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Access iQ – web accessibility know how

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Making cloud computing accessible

With cloud computing becoming increasingly central to daily life, cloud providers have been urged to consider the access requirements of consumers with disabilities.According to Media Access...

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The NDIS: a role-based ICT approach - Disability Employment Conference 2014

Dr Scott Hollier's presentation at the Disability Employment Conference 2014 is now available to download via SlideShare.Speaking at the Disability Employment Conference 2014, Dr Scott Hollier...

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Accessibility & the Cloud: Current & Future Trends - WA Accessibility Camp 2014

Dr Scott Hollier's presentation at the WA Accessibility Camp 2014 is now available to download via SlideShare.Presented at the WA Accessibility Camp 2014, Dr Scott Hollier provides an analysis of the...

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The accessibility of cloud computing – current and future trends

Our second white paper in the series, 'The accessibility of cloud computing - current and future trends' is sponsored by the Australian Web Industry Association (AWIA). In this paper, Dr Scott Hollier...

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Accessibility: the missing essential in cloud services

Independent access expert Media Access Australia has released a research paper on the need for commercial services and governments to incorporate accessibility for people with disabilities into their...

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Consumers and cloud accessibility

Consumers stand to benefit from the wider adoption of cloud services in their private and work lives, but the lack of accessibility of these services for people with disabilities may hamper the...

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Australian web accessibility awarded

The winners of the Australian Web Awards have been announced, recognising the importance of accessibility in web development and design.  The Cerebral Palsy Alliance took out the national award for...

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Trial of audio description on ABC iview to start in 2015

The Minister of Communications, Malcolm Turnbull, has advised Media Access Australia that a trial of audio description will commence on the ABC’s catch-up TV service, iview, in April 2015.The service...

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Aussie boy Huey inspires internet accessibility for all

At age four, Huey Springer became ill with a life-threatening condition which doctors identified as a result of head fluid build-up, requiring numerous trips to the hospital and major surgery.The boy...

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Facebook introduces video captions

Facebook has launched a major update to its accessibility features, now allowing users to add captions on videos.The announcement comes from Facebook Accessibility’s August 2014 update, providing a...

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Disability Inclusion and Liveable Communities: Local Government NSW 2014

Dr Scott Hollier's presentation at the Disability Inclusion and Liveable Communities Forum 2014 is now available to download via SlideShare.Presented at the Disability Inclusion and Liveable...

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Google Chrome accessibility

Image: Here's our handy guide to screen magnification settings, web page colour management and useful keyboard shortcuts in Google's web browser.Check out the Google Chrome accessibility guide.

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Caption YouTube videos

Image: Captions on video can greatly improve access for Deaf and hearing impaired users. Our guide explains how to add captions to your YouTube videos.Read the guide to captioning YouTube videos.

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What is Sociability?

Image: Media Access Australia has undertaken research to overcome accessibility issues found in the most popular social media tools.Visit our page on social media for people with a disability.

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Awards recognise accessible websites

Australian web users stand to benefit from increased access to websites thanks to the Australian Web Industry Association (AWIA) 2014 Web Awards.The Australian Web Awards, to be held on 1 November in...

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How to audio describe a YouTube video

Audio description is an additional audio track that provides a description of the visual elements of a video, TV broadcast or performance. Unlike closed captions, which are becoming widespread across...

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Legal action against Coles over website accessibility

Legal proceedings have begun against supermarket chain Coles over the accessibility of its online shopping service, with users reporting that they cannot buy groceries online.The claim was lodged...

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Online grocer Peapod settles web accessibility action

Online shoppers with disabilities have achieved a win with the news overnight that the US Justice Department has settled a discrimination action against internet supermarket, Peapod.According to the...

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Dropbox announces accessibility updates

Dropbox, the cloud-based file storage service, has announced accessibility updates to its iOS-based application.In a blog post on making Dropbox for iOS more accessible, Dropbox’s Ashley...

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