Telcos for All - Project funded by ACCAN (The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network)
20 May 2021
‘Telcos for All’ report released to the public by the Centre for Accessibility through funding provided by the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN).
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Global Accessibility Awareness Day event with CFA Australia and Infosys
14 May 2021
On Thursday, 20th May, as we recognise Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Infosys along with the Centre for Accessibility is hosting a virtual conversation with leaders from industry, not for profits, media and a citizen’s perspective to accessibility.
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An interview with Tim Ferguson, a Comedian, Optimist, Motivational Speaker & Educator
9 May 2021
This fantastic interview was provided by, Sofie Kim, a member of our Friends of CFA Australia program. Thanks to both Sofie and Tim for their time in undertaking this interview…
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Microsoft expands accessibility features in Excel
9 May 2021
Microsoft has announced significant improvements to its Excel application through the addition of its Accessibility ribbon. The purpose of the Accessibility ribbon is to enable increased ability in creating and…
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Apple AirTag offers additional indoor navigation benefit
9 May 2021
Apple has recently introduced its new AirTag product, a small accessory that enables iPhone users to securely locate and keep track of their valuables. While Apple is not the first…
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W3C WAI publishes Note on making Content Usable for People with Cognitive and learning disabilities
3 May 2021
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) has recently announced its publication of an informative Working Group Note: Making Content Usable for People with Cognitive and Learning…
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CFA Australia launches free Helpdesk to support people with disability find accessible content
27 April 2021
CFA Australia continues its mission in alleviating hardship faced by people with disability through its launch of a free helpdesk to locate accessible alternatives to inaccessible content.
The Helpdesk, supported…
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W3C WAI Curricula on Web Accessibility: A Framework to Build Your Own Courses
12 April 2021
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) has published a new Developer Module, which provides teaching modules to help develop courses on digital accessibility. The modules cover…
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ScripTalk Talking Prescription Labels Now Available in Australia
29 March 2021
ScripTalk, a prescription labelling solution for individuals with vision or print disabilities has now arrived in Australia after a successful pilot program.
ScripTalk works by using a free table-top…
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Zoom rolling out automated caption support for free user accounts
3 March 2021
Zoom, one of the world’s most popular remote meeting software applications, has significantly improved it’s automated captioning feature and is now making it available to free users.
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