Microsoft's Ability Summit 2025 Recap.
19 March 2025
Microsoft’s 15th annual Ability Summit brought together over 20,000 attendees from 164 countries to explore the future of AI and accessibility. The event highlighted Microsoft’s commitment to…
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CSUN Conference Spotlights Latest Assistive Technology Trends and Innovations on its 40th Anniversary.
12 March 2025
The 40th CSUN Assistive Technology Conference is currently underway at the Anaheim Marriott, showcasing the latest innovations in assistive technology. This milestone anniversary marks four decades of advancing accessibility and…
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Farewell Media Access Australia After 43 Years of Service to People with Disability.
11 March 2025
Media Access Australia (MAA), formerly known as the Australian Caption Centre (ACC) and more recently as the Centre for Inclusive Design (CFID), formally notified its members on 10 February 2025…
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Android's Upcoming Lock Screen Widgets: What You Need to Know.
10 March 2025
Google has announced that lock screen widgets will be coming to Android smartphones later this year.
This feature will allow users to personalise their lock screens with interactive tools such…
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University of the Sunshine Coast Launch New Intake of Inclusive Digital Design for Business Course With Collaboration With CFA Australia.
7 March 2025
Building on the success of our previous collaboration, Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) and the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) are excited to announce the launch of another…
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IKEA's Plan for Digital Accessibility.
6 March 2025
As of February 27th, 2025, IKEA has launched a new vision for digital accessibility. This initiative includes collaborating with other businesses and partners to develop and promote digitally accessible formats…
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Apple 'Excited' by Auracast Potential, Says Accessibility Lead.
5 March 2025
Apple has expressed interest in Bluetooth’s Auracast technology, which allows audio to be broadcast to multiple devices without pairing. While Apple’s Director of Accessibility, Sarah Herrlinger, called it…
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WA Electoral Commission Introduces Low Sensory Polling Place.
25 February 2025
Western Australia’s Electoral Commission is introducing a low sensory polling place for the 2025 State Election at The Hepburn Centre in Marangaroo. This initiative aims to provide a quieter…
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London's Roundhouse Venue Goes High-Tech for Accessibility.
24 February 2025
London’s iconic music venue, The Roundhouse, is set to become the first in the city to implement a digital navigation aid for attendees who are blind or with low…
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Google Meet Enhances Accessibility with New Screen Reader Options.
21 February 2025
Google Meet has introduced new settings to improve accessibility for users who are blind or with low vision.
The update adds more options for how screen readers announce in…
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