Website accessibility audits: three common fails
Here at Media Access Australia we do a lot of work around auditing websites for conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0. That may not sound exciting, but it’s important...
View ArticleFAQ: Digital Transformation Office and the Digital Service Standard
The Federal Government has announced the creation of the Digital Transformation Office (DTO) and a new Digital Service Standard (DSS). Media Access Australia has put together an FAQ to help...
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Accessible annual reports
Annual report season is nearly upon us, so now is the time to take a meaningful and easy step toward walking the inclusion talk—make your annual report an accessible document. Business people looking...
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Training for accessibility champions
A key player in the successful implementation of a digital accessibility strategy can be an ‘accessibility champion’ – someone who can lead accessibility initiatives, provide expert input into...
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Case study: Media Access Australia delivers intensive web accessibility...
Saudi Arabian technology leader and major IT supplier to the government builds local web accessibility skills capacity by commissioning Media Access Australia to deliver customised onsite version of...
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Accessibility knowledge ramping up in the Middle East
Two innovative organisations in the Arabian Gulf have led the charge in building local accessibility knowledge and capacity. Dr Scott Hollier standing in between two Saudi Arabian students of the...
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Why independent reviewing of accessibility is the only safe way to operate
A disturbing trend that is emerging in the market is for developers who build accessible websites also ‘certifying’ that the website they have built is fully compliant. The word ‘compliance’ underneath...
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Digital accessibility is a key factor in engaging disabled employees
Media Access Australia had a conversation with Dr Susanne Bruyère, Professor of Disability Studies at New York State’s School on Industrial and Labour Relations (ILR) at Cornell University (USA). She...
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Good reasons to upskill your accessibility knowledge
Accessibility of websites is growing in need and demand as organisations recognise that accessibility opens up new markets, ensures compliance with disability discrimination regulations and policies,...
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Meeting the online needs of people with disabilities
For organisations providing information and services online, understanding standard-based web design is critical for ensuring access for people of all abilities. Enjoying the full potential of the web...
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NDIS New World Conference: Are you prepared for the technology revolution?
The change of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from trial sites to a staged rollout, starting next year in NSW and Victoria, is a major event in the disability service sector. NDIS New...
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The importance of manual testing alongside automated accessibility tools
There are many free and paid automated tools available to help you identify accessibility issues in your websites, apps and digital channels. Automatic accessibility checking tools are useful to...
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Accessible documents – teaching with empathy
There’s a Chinese proverb that says, “Tell me, I’ll forget. Show me, I may remember. But involve me, and I’ll understand.” It’s a good approach to take when you’re in charge of training people to...
View ArticleTranscript: Dr Scott Hollier talks with Philip Jenkinson about Cloud...
Introduction You’re listening to a podcast from Media Access Australia. Inclusion through technology. Philip I’m speaking with Dr Scott Hollier, the digital accessibility director for Media Access...
View ArticleTranscript: Heidi Laidler talks with Philip Jenkinson about user experience...
Introduction You’re listening to a podcast from Media Access Australia. Inclusion through technology. Philip I’m speaking with Heidi Laidler, a user experience designer with Media Access Australia....
View ArticleTranscript: Dr Scott Hollier talks with Philip Jenkinson about Affordable Access
Introduction You’re listening to a podcast from Media Access Australia. Inclusion through technology. Philip I’m speaking with Dr Scott Hollier, Media Access Australia’s Specialist Adviser, Digital...
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Five tips to ensure your app is accessible
When testing apps for accessibility, we often find that important issues are overlooked during the development process, omitting a large portion of users from being able to use an app effectively. Most...
View ArticleTranscript: Natalie Collins launches Affordable Access
Introduction You’re listening to a podcast from Media Access Australia. Inclusion through technology. MC Julie McCrossin Ladies and gentlemen, Natalie Collins. Natalie Collins Thank you Julie and I’d...
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Accessible website design = optimal usability
There’s a myriad of articles out there on terrific colour combinations and graphics tips for website design. However, there’s not much useful information available on how to design a great looking,...
View ArticleTranscript: Heidi Laidler’s top tips for accessibility
Introduction You’re listening to a podcast from Media Access Australia. Inclusion through technology. Heidi Laidler I’m Heidi. I’m an inclusive UX designer with Media Access Australia. Media Access...
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