In this week’s episode we speak with Dr. Meredith Prain, a speech pathologist and Deafblindness consultant. She discusses how people and services can support health literacy and inclusion by making web-based, social media, and other digital information accessible.

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We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

Resources:

Deafblind Information Australia website: https://www.deafblindinformation.org.au/

I can vote website (example): https://icanvote.org.au/

Rainbow inclusion website (example): https://rainbowinclusion.org.au/

Hemmingway Editor: https://hemingwayapp.com/

Colour contrast checker: https://webaim.org/resources/contrastchecker/

Intopia – Accessibility assessments: https://intopia.digital/services/accessibility-usability-testing/

Accessible design: https://www.kcandthegraphicsbandwagon.com.au/

The Communication Hub has a range of accessibility features to support individuals to learn about communication difficulties and disability, and available supports: https://communicationhub.com.au/

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