Do you know an individual or organisation doing great things in the digital accessibility space? It’s time to nominate them in the Australian Access Awards. The biennial Australian Access Awards is […]
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Inclusive website lands at Brisbane Airport
Brisbane Airport is the first in Australia to deliver an inclusive website that enables website visitors to easily access online content and services, thanks to Recite Me assistive technology. The Recite […]
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Diversity takes centre stage at Disability Leadership Summit
The inaugural Disability Leadership Summit stood out for its lineup of inspiring speakers who not only shared their personal journeys of survival but delivered on the opportunities to change the […]
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Independence and autonomy highlighted at ATSA Perth Expo
“Innovative products to assist people with disabilities in ways never before thought possible” – that’s how one visitor described the offerings at this year’s ATSA Independent Living Expo in Perth. […]
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Project reveals issues facing those using motorised devices
A research team from the University of Wollongong Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, recently completed a project, in collaboration with the Assistive Technology Suppliers Australia (ATSA), to […]
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ATSA Melbourne Expo highlights
“A great event that once again brought the industry together,” ATSA executive officer David Sinclair describing the ATSA Melbourne Expo. Sinclair who announced his retirement at the event, said attendance […]
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Apple previews new accessibility features
Apple has announced software updates for cognitive, vision, hearing and mobility accessibility, along with innovative tools for people who are nonspeaking or at risk of losing their ability to speak. […]
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Record funding into spinal cord research
The Medical Research Future Fund has announced $6M in funding for Project Spark, an Australian medical research collaboration that is developing treatments for spinal cord injury patients. The largest financial […]
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Liverpool Library opens accessibility technology space
A Sydney library has expanded its library services to include an accessible technology space. The Liverpool City Library in South-West Sydney has made it easier for library visitors with mobility […]
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Nominate NOW for 2023 ATSA Awards
Nominations are open for the 2023 ATSA Awards. Nominations are invited from the Assistive Technology sector including ATSA members and individual groups, companies and organisations. The awards will be presented […]
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Age Lab Workshop to debut at ATSA
Visitors to the ATSA Expo in Melbourne will have the opportunity to experience ‘ageing independently’ at the Age Lab Workshop. The workshop, that will be held on both days of […]
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CES unveils new accessible technologies
A controller for gamers, beauty innovations, a wearable device and braille tablet for people with vision loss, a and a smart pillow, were a selection of new technology unveiled for […]