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Welcome to Media Access Australia

This website provides information on access to media using technology. It covers a wide range of practical information on access issues involving TV, DVDs, cinema, the arts, new media and education; and access technologies including captioning (primarily used by people who are Deaf and hearing impaired) and audio description (primarily used by people who are blind and vision impaired). You will also find information on rules and regulations affecting access, and levels of access on various types of media in Australia and the rest of the world. The key to our service is keeping people up-to-date with the world of accessible media.

Korean government actively implements accessibility guidelines

Tuesday, 09 March 2010 14:32

HiSoftware Inc., a provider of web content and social media compliance solutions, and Korean distributor Trust Line Information and Communications Co., Ltd. have announced that HiSoftware Compliance Sheriff has been selected for use by multiple government ministries in Korea.

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US panel to review how broadband will work for disabilities

Monday, 08 March 2010 09:44

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is convening a panel to ensure that people with disabilities share fully in the benefits of broadband. The panel will look into the role of innovation; the need for legal, policy and regulatory changes; open government process and collaborative problem-solving. Findings and outcomes from the panel will feed into the National Broadband Plan being developed by the FCC.

Read more: US panel to review how broadband will work for disabilities

   

Google opens auto-captions up to other video providers

Friday, 05 March 2010 10:41

Google have built on their auto-caption feature in YouTube by allowing other video providers to use the technology.

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New cinema access system moves to development phase

Friday, 05 March 2010 09:41

SightCine, a Los Angeles based start-up company, has secured development funding to create a prototype of its caption glasses concept. The idea is that the captions are displayed on the screen but are only visible to people wearing the glasses.

Read more: New cinema access system moves to development phase

   

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