Displaying items by tag: Disability

Diversity and representation is a hot topic – not before time, some would say – so it's not surprising that a fresh spotlight has been turned on human emojis. A survey conducted for Adobe suggests Australians want a more diverse and inclusive range of emojis.

The South Australian Government is set to launch a new online accessibility policy, and online toolkit, to assist all organisations in the state to create more accessible, digital platforms.

Global ICT solutions and services provider Dimension Data and Japanese telco NTT have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Australia’s Deakin University and Western Sydney University to collaborate on research projects, including a focus on the health of the ageing.

Curtin University is undertaking a trial of a commercial driverless bus, and will use the vehicle to carry out further research in navigation satellite systems, road safety and mobility issues for people with a disability.

Finalists for the Apps for All Challenge, a competition run by the Australian Humans Rights Commission in conjunction with Australia's telco consumer lobby organisation ACCAN were announced today. 

Mobile and wearable app developer b2cloud is working with Telstra to explore the use of Google Glass by people with disability.

Labor would support new laws that ensure more disabled people can access websites and digital content, according to Senator Kate Lundy.

Businesses, charities, schools, social enterprises and individuals are urged to enter the awards which celebrate the many ways that people are using computers and the internet to the benefit of their communities.

Revolutionary and potentially life-saving technology has won a prominent Telstra Innovation Challenge Award today.

National disability and e-accessibility Charity, AbilityNet is delighted to welcome Digital Champion Martha Lane Fox and bestselling fantasy author Sir Terry Prachett OBE as Patrons

Sometimes iPhone apps bring me close to tears of joy.