Blind Citizens Australia wraps up successful convention in Perth
The Blind Citizens Australia (BCA) annual convention was held over the weekend at the Mercure hotel in Perth, with approximately 120 attendees discussing a range of issues.Much of the focus related to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Digital Gap pushes for change by 2017
The call for improvement to digital accessibility for people with disabilities moved to Parliament House in Canberra with a call for significant change to happen by 2017, which is the 25th anniversary...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cortana now available to Australian Windows 10 users
Support for Cortana for Australian users has been added in the latest November update for Windows 10, allowing the feature to be officially enabled locally.Cortana, the digital assistant that works in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Professional Certificate in Web Accessibility promotional video out now
A new video produced by Media Access Australia has been created to promote the upcoming Professional Certificate in Web Accessibility (PCWA). It’s designed to underline the main points and key benefits...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Accessibility in the cloud – benefits, issues and trends
As a new survey shows an increase in the use of the cloud in 2016, the impact of this on people with disabilities and impairments becomes ever more important. Media Access Australia has produced a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Curtin University receives grant to investigate the impact of mobile apps on...
An investigation by researchers at Curtin University into how mobile apps can support individuals with a disability has been awarded the 2016 Dr Louisa Alessandri Research Grant.Mobile applications...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New ‘Affordable Access’ project promotes low cost accessible technology
Media Access Australia (MAA), in conjunction with the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN), is pleased to announce the launch of a new website and supporting downloadable resources...
View ArticleClik here to view.
GoDigi National Year of Digital Inclusion Expo
The GoDigi National Year of Digital Inclusion Expo, presented by Infoxchange, is being staged on 16 November at the Australian Technology Park in Redfern, Sydney. The event aims to help create a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Affordable digital access of real interest to seniors
Media Access Australia (MAA) was a sponsor of the Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association (ASCCA) annual conference that kicked off in Sydney on 8 November. MAA was also exhibiting at the event,...
View Article
