The increasing use of digital technology in the classroom has led to a greater need for teachers to address the particular access needs of students. Apple continues to improve the accessibility of its products, providing a number of in-built features that can improve learning for students with sensory impairment and particular literacy and learning needs.
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There is a substantial regulatory framework for access to broadcast television in Australia, particularly in regards to captioning.
For more specific information about the regulation of free-to-air television captioning and subscription television captioning, visit the following pages:
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has regulatory jurisdiction over television, radio, the internet, and telecommunications. Television is the only medium that has formal requirements and so the ACMA will only hear complaints about access to television services.
This section should be treated as general advice only and is not to be regarded as legal advice covering discrimination or broadcasting law.
