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W3C announces new online training course in HTML5 audio and video

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The World Wide Web Consortium has just launched a new training course in HTML5 for web developers and designers.

Students will learn how HTML5 can be best applied to audio and video content within webpages, apps and media, with a particular emphasis on mobile devices. The course is open to web designers and developers with a sound working knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

 The five-week course will run from 17 October – 20 November 2011. Early bird rates (€145) are open until 7 October 2011. The full price of the course is €225.

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Google takes much needed steps towards accessible documents

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Google has a history of questionable accessibility in its suite of document tools. This week the web giant took a step towards inclusive practice when it announced improved accessibility features in Google Docs, Sites and Calendar.

The improvements hinge on increased support for screen readers and the introduction of new keyboard shortcuts to assist blind users. For instance, when using spreadsheets, screen reader users will now hear the cell’s location and hear feedback when outside the main content area. The Calendar application now supports the JAWS, VoiceOver and ChromeVox screen readers and allows keyboard shortcuts for navigation between functions.

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Prize rewards best Australian websites: accessibility a key benchmark

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Nominations for the 2011 McFarlane Prize for excellence in web design are now open. The prize, commemorating the web pioneer Noel McFarlane, aims to encourage best practice amongst Australia’s web professional community.

The McFarlane Prize is awarded to an Australian web professional or team for a website launched or significantly upgraded between 22 September 2010 and 23 September 2011. Entries are individually assessed based on four judging criteria: accessibility, usability, design and coding. Past winners include Swinburne University of Technology and Museum Victoria.

Sarah Pulis, Manager of Digital Media and Technology for Media Access Australia, is the accessibility judge for 2011.

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Signed and captioned videos released to assist hearing impaired switch to digital

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The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, has announced the release of 16 videos with Australian Sign Language (AUSLAN) and captions, which will help the Deaf and hearing impaired make the switch to digital television.

The videos, released as part of Hearing Awareness Week, give practical information about subjects such as connecting set-top boxes and recording digital television, as well as support services such as the Household Assistance Scheme. 

“The Gillard Government wants to ensure all members of the community receive the information they need about the switch to digital TV which is happening progressively across Australia between 2010 and 2013,” said Senator Conroy.

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