Masks and shields have become a hot commodity in Australia and around the world this year. Now we have consensus that masks and shields are needed to reduce COVID-19 infection rates, the debate has moved to: what kinds of masks…
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STOP! Don’t lose your unicorns
Or… Why Diversity and Inclusion must be a guiding principle through any crisis into longer term recovery. Before Covid-19 the business case for diversity and inclusion was compelling. It centred around creating a point of difference for both talent acquisition…
Easy English versus Plain English guide
Easy English and Plain English are important as they make information accessible and meet the needs of more people. Find out all you need to know about Easy and Plain English in this Centre for Inclusive Design guide.
CfID backs World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) new enhanced standards
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) recently announced that Web of Things (WoT) Architecture and Web of Things (WoT) Thing Description (TD) are now official W3C Recommendations.
Support for vulnerable staff and communities COVID-19 – a practical guide
Australia is facing a major challenge with the onset of COVID-19. As we go through this pandemic, it is important that we support each other. For our vulnerable communities, it is vital that we provide essential aid and ensure they are looked after.
W3C WAI publishes WCAG 2.2 first public working draft
Dr Scott Hollier, CfID’s Senior Lecturer for the Professional Certificate in Web Accessibility, shares his insights on the recently announced draft update to the WCAG standard.
Navigating 2020
From the devastating bushfires to growing concerns around Coronavirus, the start of 2020 has raised fresh physical and mental health challenges for many Australians.
Broadcast and social media communication in emergencies
As the current bushfire crisis is unfolding, we’ve received enquiries about messages broadcast via television, print and online media. The following guide is a simple resource for people to communicate inclusively in times of emergency.
Diversity and inclusion is more than a pretty face
Is your brand genuinely on purpose? Diversity and inclusion (now known as D&I) has come a long way as a business imperative – with many global brand leaders now appointing heads of D&I and organising regular company-wide initiatives to address…
Vale John Losco
It is with deep sadness that we wish to acknowledge the passing of Board Member John Losco – the longest serving member of the board of directors.