I’m into accessibility and inclusion, user experience, Human-Centred Design, performance support and community.

Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Joined October 2010
For people with disabilities, employment opportunities remain unnecessarily difficult when accessibility and inclusion are treated as exceptions rather than expectations. This #NDEAM, read the latest Perspectives On Disabilities here: bit.ly/3VLtgAc
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The latest episode of "What's new in Google accessibility" is out now! Tune in below to learn about our newest features and updates across Pixel, Gemini, Android, Gboard, Chrome, Workspace, and Search. We're also thrilled to announce the launch of our new Accessibility Help Community! #WhatsNewInGoogleAccessibility #a11y #Accessibility #Google
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Letting people paste into form fields is an accessibility win, so don't add code that blocks it. Learn four form features websites often overlook: autofill and paste, error messages, date fields, and auto-formatting: blog.pope.tech/2023/09/26/fo…
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PDFs aren’t always the best choice. For most content, HTML pages are easier to make accessible, keep up to date, and navigate on any device. Reserve #PDFs for when format truly matters, not as a default. Read more from @PopeTechA11y: blog.pope.tech/2023/05/01/in… #a11y
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Continuing our #WhiteCaneDay celebrations, we asked Beth and Cory from @PerkinsLibrary to show us a few of the different canes from their collections. 🧑‍🦯 Have you tried any of these? There are plenty of canes in the @BlindNewWorld to discover!
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Accessible forms are more usable for everyone. They need clear instructions, a logical tab order, keyboard accessibility, accessible labels, and usable error messages. Learn more about the 5 things accessible forms need: blog.pope.tech/2022/10/03/a-…
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WebAIM Screen Reader User Survey #11 results are now available. For more than a decade, the survey has helped the #accessibility community understand #ScreenReader use and web experiences. Explore the latest results: webaim.org/projects/screenre… What stands out to you? #a11y
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In the age of AI, human centered design is an even greater competitive advantage udemy.com/course/human-cente… #hcd #cx #ux #ai #business
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Sign up for our monthly e-News. Now available in Easy Read! It's a great way to keep up to date with what is happening at Inclusion Australia. It has all the latest in: • what we have been up to • our projects • new resources • and more! Sign up here: eepurl.com/g1xyaD
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October is #BlindnessAwarenessMonth, and globally an estimated 2.2 billion people live with a #VisualImpairment. 💙 Check out these tips we pulled together with our friends at @BlindNewWorld for interacting with folks who are #Blind or have #LowVision.🧑‍🦯
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NV Access is very excited to launch: "Accessibility Testing with NVDA" A comprehensive resource for anyone involved in accessibility testing. Available now from: nvaccess.org/product/accessi… #NVDA #NVDAsr #Accessibility #testing #A11y #New #News #Training #ProfessionalDevelopment
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Three years after the Disability Royal Commission handed down its Final Report, PWDA is calling for a National Human Rights Act to give people with disability stronger, enforceable protection of our rights in Australian law. Read the full article: buff.ly/yOETyWb
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Keyboard accessibility is foundational to an accessible digital experience, but understanding what WCAG actually requires matters. This article explores common misconceptions around WCAG 2.1.1: f.mtr.cool/jeatfh8m1t #WCAG #InclusiveDesign #a11y
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Accounting for accessibility in third-party tech decisions is essential. Join us on Oct 22 (12-4 pm ET) for our Accessibility in Tech Procurement workshop. Learn to evaluate tools, leverage VPAT/ACRs, and vet vendors. Register now: webaim.org/training/procurem…
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As we age, impairments can affect how we use the web. Our vision, hearing, memory or dexterity may decline, requiring us to rely upon sites being accessible to use them independently. Find more ways to assist people online: zurl.co/9ti1L #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons
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Relying on placeholder text alone in form fields creates barriers. It disappears as users type and may not be announced clearly by screen readers. Use persistent labels (<label> elements) so field purpose is always clear. webaim.org/techniques/forms/ #accessibility #a11y #WebDev
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Three years after the Disability Royal Commission handed down its Final Report, people with disability are still being asked to carry too much of the burden when they experience discrimination. Read more: buff.ly/MFbksuW
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