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Live demonstration of iPhone, Mac accessibility coming to Sydney Apple store

Friday, 06 November 2009 13:32

On Thursday 19 November, Vision Australia staff member David Woodbridge will be providing a live demonstration of the vision impaired-related accessibility features of the Apple iPhone 3GS.

Read more: Live demonstration of iPhone, Mac accessibility coming to Sydney Apple store

   

5 days left to have your say on tourism websites

Friday, 30 October 2009 13:33

Have you reviewed the accessibility of this month's government websites at the Australian Web Access Review (AWARe)? You have 5 more days to have your say on government tourism websites, with the deadline extended this month to tie in with the Government 2.0 competition.

Read more: 5 days left to have your say on tourism websites

   

IBM creates software to improve mobile web accessibility

Thursday, 29 October 2009 10:42

A team of IBM researchers has created a tool that makes it easier for webmasters to make websites easier to use and more accessible on mobile devices.

Read more: IBM creates software to improve mobile web accessibility

   

Print Disability Conference call for papers

Tuesday, 27 October 2009 11:30

The Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities Inc is calling for submissions for presenting at its May 2010 conference which will be held in Auckland NZ.

Read more: Print Disability Conference call for papers

   

American study finds barriers to broadband adoption for disabled and seniors

Monday, 26 October 2009 10:49

The American Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a report identifying major barriers to the adoption of broadband among disabled people and seniors. 

Read more: American study finds barriers to broadband adoption for disabled and seniors

   

Thunder and Lightning : An accessibility story from Kenya

Friday, 23 October 2009 14:53

The Kenya Union of the Blind is promoting the Dolphin Pen in its latest campaign to diversify employment opportunities for its members.

Read more: Thunder and Lightning : An accessibility story from Kenya

   

Windows 7 released with improved access features

Thursday, 22 October 2009 07:56

The new Microsoft operating system, Windows 7, has been released worldwide today.

Read more: Windows 7 released with improved access features

   

Google creates centralised accessibility portal

Monday, 19 October 2009 13:11

Google, provider of the world’s most popular search engine, has created a new online portal for accessibility news, events and Google-related initiatives.

Read more: Google creates centralised accessibility portal

   

Microsoft announces Office Starter edition to be included for free with some PCs

Friday, 09 October 2009 16:05

Microsoft has announced that it will include an advertisement-supported ‘Starter’ edition of Microsoft Office with new PC models in 2010.

Read more: Microsoft announces Office Starter edition to be included for free with some PCs

   

Amazon Kindle now shipping to Australia

Friday, 09 October 2009 16:00

The Amazon Kindle, the e-book reader produced by Amazon.com, will be shipping the devices to a number of countries around the world from 19 October, including Australia.

Read more: Amazon Kindle now shipping to Australia

   

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