October is dyslexia awareness month. Wondering how you can support people with dyslexia? Here are our suggestions.
Category: Guides
Broadcast and social media communication in emergencies
With a slew of disasters unfolding in 2022, 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.
Users, developers and accessibility
When creating digital products, where does the role of the developer end? In this read, CfID’s’ digital accessibility specialist Shikha N. Dwivedi has put together a guide to help developers create more inclusive, sensitive and usable products.
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.
Usability testing: What is it and why do it?
In the world of user experience, the phrase ‘usability testing’ is thrown around. But, what does it mean? How does it differ from user testing, and what value can it add to your designs?
User testing with First Nations – a design guide
By Raylene Hassall and Manisha Amin When we think of inclusion in Australia, the sad truth is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continue to face significant systemic exclusion. As the first people of Australia they deserve to be considered…
Contacts for translation
Translating services open information up to much wider audiences. Here we provide information for free and professional paid translating services.
Captioning, audio description and transcription contacts
Captioning makes videos accessible to the hard of hearing community; a community that make up over 5% of the population. Here, we list both professional service options and do-it-yourself options.
Accessibility testing tools
CfID have curated online accessibility testing tools so that you can test accessibility for yourself to create more inclusive output.
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.