For the first time a report has been made available that gives a global snapshot of the assistive technology sector. The World Health Organization The Global Report on Assistive Technology, […]
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‘Braille Bombing’ underway in Melbourne to raise disability awareness
Monash University researchers will ‘bomb’ signage across Melbourne with stickers containing braille to highlight the importance of accessibility, as part of Knowledge Week. Experts from the Faculty of Information Technology’s […]
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Sensor bracelet has potential for the hand-impaired
People who are unable to use their hands from conditions like motor neurone disease and cerebral palsy might one day be able to play video games with a customisable, wearable […]
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It’s Time! To nominate for ATSA Product Awards
Closing soon…Nominations for the ATSA Product Awards 2022 close on April 22. This year’s awards have new categories and include: * Best New Product of the Year * Dealer of […]
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The most accessible internet sites
For people with vision or hearing impairment and neurological or cognitive limitations, browsing the internet can present barriers, with 71 per cent of people with these conditions ‘clicking away’ from […]
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Assistive technology access gets easier for NDIS participants
A boost in government funding will make it easier for people on the NDIS to access assistive technology. NDIS Minister Linda Reynolds has announced an increase in the upper limit […]
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Accessibility devices unveiled at CES
At this years’ Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, there were plenty of innovative accessibility devices to check out. When comes to hearing devices the Eargo 6 introduced a new […]
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Paralympian is global ambassador with new app for the blind
New technology that pairs an app with beacons to give the vison impaired more accurate information about indoor spaces has been launched in Australia. Developed in Israel, RightHear gives the […]
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World-first tech offers blind fans enhanced tennis experience
People who are blind or have low vision will be able to experience all the tennis action in real-time at the Australian Open. This world-first Action Audio’, 3D technology that […]
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Microsoft accessibility updated on Windows 11
Claimed to be the most inclusively designed version of Windows to date, Windows 11 has been developed for people with different abilities, needs and preferences. According to Microsoft it started […]