The presentations and transcripts of all M-Enabling Australasia 2013 sessions are now available. M-Enabling Australasia 2013, held on 14-15 August 2013, brought together the who's who of disability advocacy, policy makers, manufacturers, developers, service providers and consumers to discuss how to make technology more accessible for people with disability and older consumers.
The event included a stimulating program of speakers and panels discussing accessibility trends as well as a showcase of the latest related innovations. Several important announcements were made.
Please note that all presentations have been converted to Acrobat PDF from the versions supplied to us by the speaker. Further, the transcripts were produced by a live captioning service during the event and may contain inaccuracies.
Day 1, Wednesday 14th August 2013
9.00-9.20am – Opening Session
Transcript23.75 KB
Johanna Plante, Chairperson, ACCAN
Welcome to Country:
Cultural Representative,
Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council
Speakers:
Jill Riseley, General Manager for Digital Inclusion, Telstra
Teresa Corbin, Chief Executive Officer, ACCAN
9.20-9.35am – The view from CanberraTranscript23.24 KB
Senator the Hon Kate Lundy,
Minister Assisting for the Digital Economy
9.35-10.15am – M-Enabling: The international perspective Transcript33.83 KB
Moderator:
Dr Scott Hollier,
Project Manager and Western Australia Manager,
Media Access Australia
Keynote address:
Axel Leblois, President and Executive Director, G3ICT
Presentation798.83 KB
Axel Leblois will provide an international overview of the rapidly evolving possibilities of mobile technology in providing greater access and inclusion for people with disability and older people.
Mr Leblois will highlight the success of M-Enabling initiatives around the world and outline how G3ICT promotes accessibility to information and communications for people with disability.
This opening session will include a moderated Q and A, setting the scene for two days of collaboration, discussion and exploration of the opportunities and challenges in the rapidly developing mobile environment.
10.15-10:45am – Why M-Enabling matters to AustraliaTranscript20.89 KB
Speaker:
Prof. Graeme Hugo, University of Adelaide
[Pressentation is available on request]
The session will examine the Australian context by highlighting current population figures of older Australians and people with disability, and identifying future demographic trends. From this solid evidence base, we can draw conclusions about current and future market demand for accessible mobile technology to meet the needs of an older population and those with disability.
10.45-11.15am – Morning break: M-Enabling Showcase opens
11.15am-12:30pm – Mobile technology: The great enablerTranscript41.78 KB
Moderator:
Prof. Gerard Goggin, Chair,
Department of Media and Communications,
University of Sydney
Panellists:
Axel Leblois, President and Executive Director, G3ICT
Claire Tellefson, Digital Literacy Co-ordinator,
Able AustraliaPresentation409.93 KB
Greg Alchin, Technology Expert
Jeremy Way, General Manager, Jeenee MobilePresentation747.99 KB
Mobile technology is a potential game-changer in improving economic, workplace, educational, political and social participation for people with disability and older people. This session will provide a deeper look into some of the issues raised in the opening presentations (on the international and Australian M-Enabling environments) including, for example, key areas of focus for M-Enabling, key barriers for the use of M-Enabling, and examples of successful M-Enabling programs.
12.30-1.30pm – Lunch
1:30-3:00pm – New service models using mobile devicesTranscript52.87 KB
Moderator:
Emma Dawson, Executive Director,
Institute for a Broadband-Enabled Society
Panellists:
Sandy Gilliland, Chief Executive Officer,
Australian Communications Exchange
Harriet Korner, Client Services Manager,
Independent Living Centres NSWPresentation441.1 KB
Prof. Frank Vetere,
Institute for a Broadband Enabled SocietyPresentation1.83 MB
Assoc. Prof. Denise Wood, University of South AustraliaPresentation1.43 MB
Mathew Peterson, Owner, Shiny Things SoftwarePresentation412.13 KB
This session will highlight and explore how mobile technologies are being used as innovative and effective models for everyday service delivery, with a range of apps and technology that engage with people with disability and older people being showcased. There will also be a wide breadth of delivery services presented which will open the discussion to foster new ideas and ways of harnessing mobile technologies.
3:00-3:30pm – Afternoon break
3:30-5:00pm – Shaping future market opportunitiesTranscript55.16 KB
Moderator:
Kursten Leins,
General Manager of Strategy and Government,
Ericsson AustraliaPresentation325.88 KB
Panellists:
David Powell,
General Manager of Device Experience, Aps & OS,
TelstraPresentation743.48 KB
Chris Althaus, Chief Executive Officer,
Australian Mobile Telecommunications AssociationPresentation407.64 KB
Wayne Hawkins, Disability Policy Advisor, ACCAN
Nan Bosler, President,
Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association
Peter Rossi, Chief Technology Officer, HuaweiPresentation1.12 MB
This session brings together peak organisations (industry, manufacturers, end-users) to discuss opportunities benefiting all stakeholders in the mobile eco-system. It will assist attendees and panel members in developing a constructive framework for future opportunities in mobile products and services.
Day 2, Thursday 15th August 2013
9.00-9.30am – 21st Century communications and video accessibilityTranscript31.14 KB
Keynote speaker:
Karen Peltz Strauss, Deputy Chief,
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau,
US Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Presentation2.24 MB
Ms Peltz Strauss will discuss the adoption and implementation of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act signed into law by President Obama in 2010, how the FCC and G3ICT partnership is promoting the enabling benefits of mobile technology internationally and how Australia can contribute to and benefit from this international initiative.
9.30-10.45am – The role of public policy in M-Enabling and inclusionTranscript38.93 KB
Moderator:
Asher Moses, Media and Communications Manager, ACCAN
Panellists:
Karen Peltz Strauss, Deputy Chief,
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau,
US Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Presentation1.1 MB
Graeme Innes, Disability Discrimination Commissioner,
Australian Human Rights Commission
Paul Buckrell, Relay Contracts Administrator,
NZ Ministry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentPresentation400.9 KB
The advent of smartphones and tablets has opened up a world of opportunity for people with a range of abilities. Apps can, for example, allow people with vision impairments to navigate independently, or allow older people to stay in their homes longer. What is the role for government and public policy in growing this mobile market?
10.45-11.15am – Morning break
11.15-11:30am – The view from Canberra – Greens' perspectiveTranscript23.09 KB
Senator Scott Ludlam, Communications spokesperson,
Australian Greens
(via teleconference)
11.30-12.45pm – Mobile accessibility: The manufacturers’ perspectiveTranscript42.43 KB
Facilitator:
Michael Milligan, Secretary General,
Mobile Manufacturers ForumPresentation3.38 MB
Speakers:
Megan Bootsma, Account Manager,
ZTE AustraliaPresentation1.38 MB
David Woodbridge,
Senior Adaptive Technology Consultant,
Vision Australia
Ken Joyner, Executive Technical Advisor, SamsungPresentation3.14 MB
Based on the premise that sooner or later everyone will develop at least some limitations in vision, hearing, dexterity and learning capabilities, this session will explore accessible products in the marketplace. With an initial focus on the Global Accessibility Reporting Initiative (GARI), the session will look at the ways in which mobile manufacturers are making their products accessible to people with disability and older people.
12.45-1.45pm – Lunch
1.45-3.15pm – Developing for all: Accessible websites and accessible apps
Moderator:
Dr Scott Hollier,
Project Manager and Western Australia Manager,
Media Access Australia
Speakers:
Euan Ramsey-Stewart, Research Partner, UNSW/SIMO
(with Megan Taylor, Accessibility Coordinator and Strategist)Presentation1.88 MB
Brendan Fitzgerald, Digital Inclusion Manager, InfoxchangePresentation238.67 KB
Dr Andrew Arch, Assistant Director,
Web Advice and Policy – Accessibility,
Australian Government Information Management Office
Tony Bennetts, Chief Information Officer,
Australian Communication ExchangePresentation353.5 KB
Phil Offer, Vice President,
Mobility and Convergence, Optus Business
Well-designed websites and mobile apps can be made accessible to all, if developers are provided with the information necessary to build usable and accessible systems. This session will discuss the accessibility needs of users, the methods developers can use to test and market their work, and the opportunities for developers in building accessible websites and apps.
3.15-3.30pm – Afternoon break
3.30-4.45pm – Lost in (cyber) space: How do we connect people with M-Enabling servicesTranscript42.28 KB
Moderator:
Peter Blasina, Telstra Technology AmbassadorPresentation1.11 MB
Speakers:
Bert Ciavarra, Manager Disability Programs, Telstra
Jemma Toohey, Manager,
Albury Wodonga Volunteer Resource BureauPresentation303.08 KB
Gunela Astbrink, Principal, GSA InfoCommPresentation587.82 KB
Phia Damsma, Director, Sonokids Australia
Presentation unavailable
Brad Kitschke, Public Policy Manager,
Vodafone Hutchison AustraliaPresentation735.74 KB
You have a revolutionary new service but how do you make sure people know about it? This session will explore how to connect consumers to the services they need. Panellists will discuss new and innovative models for joining-up mobile products and services with end-users. They will also discuss the importance of training and digital literacy initiatives to help consumers navigate the online world.
4.45-5.00pm – Wrap-up and next stepsTranscript18.32 KB
Speaker:
Teresa Corbin, Chief Eexecutive Officer, ACCAN