An Australian company has created the SpendAble app to improve the financial independence of people with an intellectual disability.
The assistive technology app works by connecting to a digital wallet…
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8BitDo has introduced a new accessibility-minded gamepad designed for gamers with limited mobility.
The Lite SE controller is compact and much lighter than traditional controllers, and has more sensitive…
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SMART Suit improvements to aid those with neuromuscular disease – Engineering and Technology
Research and development are an important part of developing Assistive Technology (AT), which will improve the lives…
Read full story: SMART Suit improvements to aid those with neuromuscular disease – Engineering and Technology
Online Access for Tertiary Students in Australia who are blind or vision impaired is progressing. Two new resources, e-Learning modules, and Guidelines, were created by the National Disability Coordination…
Read full story: New resources to assist students who are blind or have a vision-impairment
On Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2022, TelstrAbilitiy members, employees representing people living with disabilities, launched the pop-up ‘Accessible Tech Experience Lab’. The movement follows the increased conversation around achieving…
Read full story: Telstra launches hands-on lab to teach digital creators accessibility tips and tricks
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) has recently published the Second Public Working Draft of the Note Accessibility of Remote Meetings.
The impact of COVID-19…
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Marion Hailes-MacDonald has been appointed as the first Director of Western Australia’s Office of Disability. This announcement came in a press release from Hon. Don Punch, Minister for…
Read full story: Inaugural Director appointed for WA Office of Disability
Digital accessibility is a global concern for every country in the world. A recent article advocating for Digital Access for people with disability was recently released by the United Nations…
Read full story: United Nations Report Advocating for Digital Accessibility
In the celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Netflix announced its expansion on accessibility features; launching a special collection highlighting stories focusing on people who live with a disability. This…
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In honour of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2022. The Centre for Accessibility Australia Ltd spoke with people about their disabilities. Those interviewed gave a brief insight into their disability…
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