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30 January 2015 |
Inclusive design and improving access for people with visual impairments In the UK, young people aged 16-25 who have a vision impairment are twice as likely as others their age not to be in employment, education or... |
29 January 2015 |
Deloitte reveals media, technology predictions Consultancy firm Deloitte has released its predictions into major technology, communications and media trends for 2015. |
28 January 2015 |
Virtual reality (VR): Accessing its potential Virtual reality (VR) is coming closer to realisation and mainstream adoption, opening up both potential and pitfalls for people with disabilities. |
27 January 2015 |
Accessible documents and automated tools Media Access Australia spoke to Dr Jason Guo, Systems Architect and Web Developer at XiNG Digital, ahead of his presentation on using an automated... |
20 January 2015 |
Mobile device usage surges in Australia The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released new research showing the growing use of tablet computers which, in turn,... |
08 January 2015 |
Intel offers glimpse of emerging accessible technologies Computer chip manufacturer Intel has revealed new technologies it is working on which will make devices such as smart phones, tablets and PCs more... |
07 January 2015 |
AbleGamers select most accessible games of 2014 AbleGamers, the organisation working to improve the overall quality of life for those with disabilities through the power of video games, has named... |
05 January 2015 |
Android 5.0 Lollipop accessibility features – hands-on initial impressions and tips Dr Scott Hollier provides some useful tips and initial hands-on impressions of the accessibility features available in the latest version of Google's... |
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23 December 2014 |
Noteworthy accessible game releases in 2014 Just in time to help you relax over the holidays, we've enlisted the help of UX designer, accessibility specialist and co-author of the Game... |
17 December 2014 |
Digital technology highlights of 2014 As the year draws to a close, it’s a good time to reflect back on the significant accessibility improvements that we’ve seen in digital technology... |
05 December 2014 |
Jeenee Mobile donating connections for improved access Social enterprise Jeenee Mobile has announced that it will increase access to mobile phone connections for people with a disability through donating... |
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28 November 2014 |
Samsung announces new eye-controlled mouse Electronics company Samsung has announced that it has created a new eye-controllable mouse, EYECAN+, to allow people with disabilities to browse the... |
28 November 2014 |
Westpac banking app inaccessible: Former Disability Commissioner Former Australian Disability Commissioner Graeme Innes is lodging a complaint against major Australian bank Westpac due to the alleged... |
27 November 2014 |
3D printers to improve classroom access While not traditionally thought of as media, 3D printers are emerging as a new way for students to access learning and information. |
13 November 2014 |
Understanding the experience of gamers with disabilities Gamers with disabilities often face challenges due to accessibility issues found in games, despite some good resources for developers who want to... |
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29 October 2014 |
Facebook introduces VoiceOver gestures for iOS Messenger app Facebook has recently announced the addition of gesture-based accessibility features in the latest version of its Messenger app for iOS8. |
17 October 2014 |
Google announces Android 5.0 Lollipop Google has announced the availability of the next version of its Android operating system, Android 5.0 Lollipop. |
10 October 2014 |
Google Glass to have captions Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed an app which will provide real-time captions on Google Glass, and potentially be of... |
09 October 2014 |
Texpo to showcase new assistive technology for the blind Vision Australia’s Texpo 14, which starts in Melbourne on Friday, will showcase the latest assistive technology which has been developed to improve... |
08 October 2014 |
Accessible consumer technologies and the cloud: VisAbility Tech Outlook 2014 Dr Scott Hollier's keynote presentation at the VisAbility Tech Outlook 2014 is now available to download via SlideShare. |