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It was incredible to have the undivided attention of 400+ busy Westpac designers, who carved out 3 hours of their day to hear real customers share real stories about digital inclusion. And, it's so good to see a leading bank partner with early-stage Australian startups. Thank you, Westpac, for your commitment to accessibility and for being such a brilliant partner. We're beyond grateful to have Westpac as an early adopter of our diverse and disabled user testing service. Big thanks to Rowan Avis (d.MBA) and Majella Knobel for cultivating an interest in an important topic- leadership at it's finest. Pat Jensen, Bhavya Dhingra, Shamus Hart

So, you've never met someone with a disability. You care about inclusion but aren't sure what actually makes a social media post inclusive. How can you know where to start?! This 2-minute video, directly from those who rely on accessible online experiences, explains simple, effective ways to make your LinkedIn, Insta, or Facebook posts more accessible with just the tiniest bit of effort

Did you know blind and Deaf people watch TV as well? Binge-watching- the unseen and unheard experience- including hot tips to make your videos more inclusive

*Sound On** What a fun night we had to celebrate the InnovationAus.com Awards last Wednesday. At barely a year old, we're chuffed to be in such a great company shortlisted as one of the most innovative software companies and the people's choice award. Huge thanks to the InnovationAus.com team. We can only imagine the chaos you faced trying to organise it! This event was the goods, and opportunities like these mean the world to early stage startups. And a massive shoutout to our friends at Jude for driving three hours to be there. But...the biggest shout out to Pat Jensen. He must need some oxygen (or that robot bar) after these audio descriptions! **Sound On** Bhavya Dhingra Sophie Wright Millie Clery

Care about inclusion but never actually met someone who is Deaf, Blind, or has Low Vision? If you work in the public service then come join us for 'Unawkward Chats on Disability and Digital Access'. Fun people, real stories. We’re pumped to have 4 of our Accessibility-All-Stars lead this panel with the Data & Digital Professionals at the Accessibility & Inclusion Community Meetup on Thursday, 24 October, 12-1pm (registration link below) Host: Pat Jensen - What do you think about skiing down a black run at 130 km/h... with your eyes closed? Pat’s done it! A 2x Paralympian, Pat competed in the 2018 and 2022 Winter Paralympics in Alpine Skiing. Now, he's swapped race boots for advocacy, championing equality and accessibility for people with disabilities. Panel Includes: - Kara (who also teaches Auslan) hasn’t let her hearing or degenerative eyesight stop her from backpacking across the globe. A true adventurer, Kara shares how technology and apps have empowered her to travel independently. Kara shows how Auslan doesn’t always follow English, helping technologists to build more inclusive digital experiences for Deaf customers. - Matt's a cool guy. He's a musician, music producer, disability advocate and proud dad. Based in Newcastle, Matt runs a successful music production studio, rocks out as an integral part of the children’s band "The Quokkas" and advocates for disability awareness through his podcast, Not So Bad. Oh, and he’s blind. Matt brings a unique perspective on inclusivity in both music and tech. - Dan knows the importance of accessibility. With 13 years in allied health and a day job at Vision Australia, where he focuses on creating disability employment opportunities. Pretty important work given the disability employment rate has sat at about 53% for over 28 years in Australia! Big thanks to Anita Fraser and Jessie Callaghan for making this session happen! Australian Public Service #AustralianPublicService #DigitalInclusion #Accessibility #Disability #DisabilityInclusion #Design #DigitalProfessional Jamila Savoy Kelsey Mildner

When technologists think of assistive technologies, it's screen readers that often come to mind. But today, smartphones are powerhouses providing independence. Some apps are truly transformative, empowering access to information, travel and services like never before. Some of our team explain in this 2 min video. Big thanks to Matthew McLaren Jennifer Parry Asma Osyan Dan, Mary and Carl for sharing your experience to help organisations uplift their understanding of digital accessibility #DigitalInclusion #AssistiveTechnologies #Accessibility #A11y #SeeMePlease #Design #UI #UX #DEI #Diversity #UserTesting #DigitalAccessibility #WCAG Be My Eyes Audible Google Maps Apple #Technology #Innovation

No trophy and a wallet much lighter after our tickets. So in true startup spirit, here we are squeezing every cent out of this photo op for LinkedIn. Pat Jensen AFR BOSS Most Innovative Companies

No idea what 'assistive tech' means?! You're not alone. Digital accessibility is often spoken about in broad motherhood statements. And with little information widely available, it's hard for tech teams to know where to start.   In this 2 min video, some of our team explain what they use as assistive technologies. https://lnkd.in/gcDibxYv

Never met someone who is Deaf? In this Youtube video Kara kindly provides a 6 min overview of sign language together with some tips on how to make your online services more inclusive for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing https://lnkd.in/gHR4WcrE Deaf Connect

🚀 We've got something exciting in the works 🚀 A huge thank you to the University of Sydney for this incredible opportunity—especially for an early-stage Aussie startup. The future of digital accessibility is looking brighter for those with the most to gain from the shift to digital!