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December 2010
Date Published News headline and description
13 December 2010 12 Days of Access - The Highlights of 2010 through the eyes of the new media
On the Sixth Day of Access we take a look into the world of digital technology and online media with Sarah Pulis.
13 December 2010 Dragon Dictation and Search now available in Apple's Australian iTunes store
Mobile applications Dragon Dictation and Dragon Search are now available for free in Apple’s Australian iTunes store. These applications allow you to...
10 December 2010 Disturbing development in access to DVDs
It appears that deaf consumers in the US may have become the victims of a move by some DVD rental outlets there to block the special features section...
10 December 2010 12 Days of Access - An interview with Mat Gilliland
The team at Media Access Australia has been very excited by the release of the Media Access Review Final Report – and none more so than Mathew...
10 December 2010 Go Theatrical release captioned theatre schedule
The 2011 schedule for captioned theatre has been released by Go Theatrical this week.
10 December 2010 Google launches Chrome Web Store and Google eBookstore
Google has released a number of new services including the Google eBookstore and Chrome Web Store. Both have possibilities for increased...
09 December 2010 12 Days of Access - Dr Scott Hollier celebrates the improved affordability of accessible computing
The festivities at Media Access Australia are in full swing with the fourth instalment in the 12 Days of Access and an interview with Dr Scott...
09 December 2010 Education ministers endorse Australian Curriculum
In a historic decision, federal, state and territory ministers endorsed the first ever Australian Curriculum at the Ministerial Council meeting in...
09 December 2010 US committee for captions and audio description on the Internet appointed
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced the membership of its new Video Programming and Emergency Access Advisory Committee (VPEAAC...
08 December 2010 12 Days of Access - Access in Education
Media Access Australia (MAA) celebrates the Third Day of Access with some words from Anne McGrath.
07 December 2010 Classroom Access Project completes successful second pilot
The Media Access Australia Classroom Access Project (CAP) will finish at the end of the 2010 school year. Cerdon College, Merrylands, NSW, the host...
07 December 2010 BSI web accessibility code of practice formally launched
The British Standards Institute (BSI) has formally launched a new code of practice outlining a process organisations can follow to improve the...
07 December 2010 Disability employment agency holds awareness event
Kalgoorlie disability employment agency Career Contact recently organised a community event to increase employer awareness about employing people...
07 December 2010 12 Days of Access - Chris Mikul talks about TV and accessibility
The celebration of the festive season continues with Media Access Australia as we sat down with Chris Mikul.
06 December 2010 12 Days of Access - Media Access Australia's wrap up of 2010
To celebrate the festive season and wrap up 2010, the team at Media Access Australia has decided to share their reflections on the year, their...
06 December 2010 The Westpac Group release Accessibility Action Plan 2011
The Westpac Group have released their Accessibility Action Plan 2011 to tie in with the International Day of People with a Disability.
03 December 2010 Government to'immediately' move to improve access to media
Stephen Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Communications, and the Digital Economy, today released the 'Investigation into access to electronic media...
03 December 2010 Government to 'immediately' move to improve access to media
Stephen Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Communications, and the Digital Economy, today released the ‘Investigation into access to electronic media...
03 December 2010 Telstra releases new Disability Action Plan
Telstra has today released its fifth Disability Action Plan 2010-2012, addressing accessibility issues and solutions for the services it provides.
03 December 2010 ABC launches new disability website
In celebration of the International Day of People with a Disability, the ABC has launched a new portal, Ramp Up, to encourage online discussions and...

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