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Sydney consulting firm launches new social impact practice
Health Technologies

Sydney consulting firm launches new social impact practice

HTANALYSTS has launched a consulting practice to deliver capabilities in social impact measurement, govt services, sustainability, aged care and disability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022

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Apple previews new features for users with disabilities
Wearables

Apple previews new features for users with disabilities

Apple says new software features that offer users with disabilities new tools for navigation, health and communication, are set to come out later this year.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
Microsoft unveils adaptive accessories for disability access
Unified Communications

Microsoft unveils adaptive accessories for disability access

Microsoft launches Inclusive Tech Lab to improve access to technology for people with disabilities, and introduces adaptive accessories.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022
Infosys: Digital accessibility still needs work in ANZ region
Report

Infosys: Digital accessibility still needs work in ANZ region

New research from Infosys reveals a digital inclusion gap among New Zealand organisations, with 62% in the adopter phase of their digital accessibility journey.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
auticon highlight benefits of cognitive diversity on Disabilities Day
Autism

auticon highlight benefits of cognitive diversity on Disabilities Day

A timely reminder that many people on the autism spectrum are able to bring new ways of thinking and problem-solving to tech challenges.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
Microsoft launches program to help people with disabilities excel in tech
Microsoft

Microsoft launches program to help people with disabilities excel in tech

Microsoft launches pilot program to help people with disabilities excel in technology careers, promoting a more diverse workforce.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2020
Over 80% of people living with a disability say recruitment bias exists
Recruitment

Over 80% of people living with a disability say recruitment bias exists

Two-thirds of employees with disabilities feel their organisation's leaders don't understand benefits of diversity and inclusion, says Hays survey.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2019

Stories from Other Regions

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How safe is New Zealand's disabled community online?
Cybersecurity

How safe is New Zealand's disabled community online?

New Zealand invests over $75m in cybersecurity for health system amid growing cyber threats and questions arise over online safety for disabled individuals.

By Zach Thompson • 7 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
Workbridges launches digital platform for disabled business owners
Small Business

Workbridges launches digital platform for disabled business owners

Department of Internal Affairs and Workbridge launch pilot programme to support disabled small business owners' digital growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2020