Accessible Telecoms Blog

As the result of an ACCAN 2020 grant, the Centre for Accessibility (CFA) has completed a report on the audit the organisation carried out of the accessibility of information on the websites and associated apps for usage, plan and billing information of telcos Amaysim, Belong, Optus, Telstra, Vodafone.

Australian telecommunications companies are closing their 3G networks to increase the capacity and speed of 4G and 5G services. Devices that only connect to 3G won’t be able to make or receive calls and texts or access the internet. Some early 4G devices are also impacted.

Social media websites and applications involve the use of the internet to connect users with their friends, family and acquaintances.

Telstra’s Tech Savvy Seniors program has been helping people build the skills and confidence to use computers, tablets and smartphones since 2012.

“Apple today previewed software features for cognitive, vision, hearing, and mobility accessibility, along with innovative tools for individuals who are nonspeaking or at risk of losing their ability to speak.”

The Centre for Accessibility Australia has released a range of resources to assist users in setting up their new device.

Accessibility in Technology have come a long way in the past 15 years, especially with the introduction of smartphones and tablets in the market.

Voiceitt is an accessibility app for people with speech disabilities or impairments.