The power of understanding: Inclusive research and design insights from Intopia Connect
Written by Naomi Saines and Charlii Parker on December 2nd, 2024
Every December 3, we celebrate International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD). This day raises awareness of people with disabilities and promotes their inclusion in all aspects of life. At…
Three perspectives on digital accessibility: insights from Intopia Connect
Written by Naomi Saines on December 2nd, 2024
This International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD), we’re amplifying the perspectives of people with disability. Our theme this year is ‘Amplifying the perspectives of people with disabilities for an…
Preparing for the European Accessibility Act: Compliance strategies and support
Written by Neil Jarvis on November 13th, 2024
The European Accessibility Act 2019 (EAA) is important legislation. It affects anyone working in or doing business with EU consumers. Some of the key requirements come into force by 28…
NDIS Reforms – Love them or hate them, they’re crucial for the scheme’s long-term survival
Written by Adem Cifcioglu on October 15th, 2024
The latest changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) have sparked heated debate. While the government says the changes are about improvements to clarity and efficiency, the reality is…
“Straight to the Pool Room”: The Risks and Pitfalls of Placing Accessibility Issues in the Backlog
Written by Charlii Parker on October 2nd, 2024
In the world of software development, the backlog is often seen as a treasure trove of future enhancements and bug fixes. This is like the treasures sent straight to The…
Intopia’s Review of the Apple Vision Pro
Written by Dom Parker on September 23rd, 2024
Tess Hutley, Russ Weakley, and Dom Parker (me!) from Intopia visited Oliver Weidlich at Contxtual recently. Oliver had one of the first Apple Vision Pros (AVP) in Australia and we…
Inclusive Marketing: Strategies for Success
Written by Naomi Saines on September 2nd, 2024
Intopia’s next free webinar will be focusing on inclusive marketing. The webinar will be held on Thursday 19 September 10:00 -10:45am AEST. Join us for a lively webinar with accessibility…
Australian Government’s Digital Experience Policy: Enhancing Digital Accessibility and Inclusive Design
Written by Andrew Arch on August 27th, 2024
At the end of July, the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) released a Digital Experience Policy (DX Policy). It requires Federal Government agencies to make their digital offerings more inclusive. Collectively,…
What on earth? WCAG, VPAT and Section 508: A Guide to Level A Accessibility Compliance
Written by Julie Grundy on July 29th, 2024
If you’ve just started learning about accessibility, you might be a bit overwhelmed by all the jargon. WCAG, VPAT, Section 508, Level A – what on earth are they? Do…
Navigating the Accessibility Challenges of LinkedIn Carousels
Written by Naomi Saines and Tess Hutley on July 16th, 2024
Despite their popularity, LinkedIn carousels present significant accessibility challenges that cannot be overlooked. Carousels allow users to swipe through slides in a document-style format, supporting up to 300 slides. LinkedIn…
Intopia Webinar: To Equitability and Beyond: Embracing Equitable Design Principles
Written by Naomi Saines on July 10th, 2024
Intopia’s next free webinar will be focusing on equitable design and research. The webinar will be held on Wednesday 31st July 11-11:45am AEST. Registration is not required and you can…
Celebrate GAAD 2024 with Intopia
Written by Naomi Saines on May 13th, 2024
Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) from the Intopia team! Every year on the third Thursday of May, we connect globally to celebrate GAAD. It’s an awareness day for digital…