CFA Australia Successfully Hosts Digital Accessibility Workshop in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
20 August 2024
On August 13th, 2024, Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) led a workshop on digital accessibility in the workplace, held at Rydges Kalgoorlie.
The event, titled “Inclusion Matters! Digital Accessibility…
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Google Unveils 4 New AI-Powered Accessibility Features.
15 August 2024
Google has announced four new AI-powered accessibility features for Pixel and Android devices.
These innovative updates include:
– Guided Frame: An AI-powered camera feature that provides spoken guidance for…
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DOOM + DOOM II Remastered with Enhanced Accessibility Features.
14 August 2024
The remastered versions of DOOM and DOOM II have arrived, bringing with them a host of new enhancements and features, including improved accessibility options. These updates aim to make the…
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Paris Olympics Embrace Accessibility Technology.
12 August 2024
The Paris Olympics have introduced new technologies to make the Games more accessible for fans who are blind or have low vision. These new additions provide equal access to the…
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Apple Enhances Accessibility in iPadOS 18.
7 August 2024
Apple’s latest update, iPadOS 18, introduces several new features and improvements that make the iPad more accessible to users with disability.
One notable addition is handwriting recognition and correction…
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Calling All WA Schools: Apply Now for Free Digital Accessibility Audits!
6 August 2024
Are you passionate about ensuring accessibility and inclusion in education? Join us in an initiative aimed at improving digital access across Western Australia!
The Digital Access WA Project is thrilled…
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FCC Announces New Rules for Closed Captioning in US Television.
2 August 2024
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced new regulations aimed at enhancing the accessibility and usability of closed captioning across various platforms, including cable, streaming services, and set-top…
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Inclusive Icons: New Emoji Expand Disability Representation.
1 August 2024
The emoji dictionary has been updated to include new images of people with disability. The latest additions feature individuals using a motorised wheelchair, manual wheelchair, and white cane. These new…
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Western Australia Commits to Disability Reform with Release of Government Response to Royal Commission.
31 July 2024
The Western Australian (WA) Government has released its response to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of people with disability.
The WA Government has accepted, accepted in…
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Whispp App Uses AI to Convert Whispers into Speech.
26 July 2024
A Dutch AI startup, Whispp, has developed an app that uses artificial intelligence to convert whispers into voiced speech. The Whispp app is designed to assist people who stutter, as…
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