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Accessibility and Equity

Ensuring that all citizens can fully participate in the information economy is a high priority for the Australian Government. The ability to access this technology is increasingly important for full participation in economic, political and social life.

Accessibility is strongly related to inclusive design which is an approach to the design of products, services and environments to be as usable as possible by as many people as possible regardless of age, ability or situation.

Accessibility

Accessibility is a general term used to describe the degree to which a system is usable by as many people as possible without modification.

Assistive Technologies

Assistive technology consists of products and technology-based services and devices targeted at meeting the specific needs of people with disabilities and elderly people to facilitate their ability to use and benefit from mainstream technology products.

Alternative Formats and Media

The Commonwealth Disability Strategy provides Commonwealth organisations with a framework to assist them to develop and deliver policies, programs and services which are accessible for people with disabilities.

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