New Media

“New Media” is a term used to identify media which is delivered by digital means, such as through a computer or the Internet.  New Media can include the digital delivery of traditional media, such as downloading television programs or movies.  It also includes digital-dependent media such as websites, computer (video) games and software applications.

New Media is rapidly evolving and often access is playing “catch up” as new products and services emerge.  However, some is still accessible and has the potential to be accessible with a few simple steps.  This area of the website provides a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about New Media, as a consumer or creator, please note that some of the links below will take you to the New Media section on our main Media Access Australia website.

We have divided the information into six sections:

Video on Demand covers all you need to know about access to streamed and downloadable television programs and movies, including examples of content that you can watch with audio description.

How to Guides are practical tips and step-by-step instructions on how to turn on existing access features in computer programs, different types of hardware and other new media tools.

Developer Toolkit is for people creating websites and other Internet based applications.  It shows you how to incorporate basic access features into your development process.  We also have some case studies of organisations we have worked with.

Finding Accessible Content shows you which MP3 players, iPods, PMPs and other new media devices have access features and how you turn them on.

Video Gaming highlights games and equipment that accessible, including links to sites with accessibility reviews of games.

New Media News catch up on the latest developments in new media accessibility as it happens.