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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Technology helps deaf and blind people experience Broadway Theater
Americas May 31, 2011
On June 8, you won’t necessarily need vision or hearing to experience the musical “Catch Me If You Can”on Broadway. The Alliance for Inclusion in the Arts is Continue reading the story...Israel public transportation companies under fire for not making buses blind-friendly
Middle East May 30, 2011
The Commission for Equal Rights of Persons with Disabilities under the auspices of the Ministry of Justice has filed a criminal indictment against the bus companies Continue reading the story...New train audio info welcomed by Blind Foundation in New Zealand
Asia-Pacific May 28, 2011
Auckland, New Zealand: A new audio information system Auckland Transport is introducing on trains next week is expected to make a big difference for blind and Continue reading the story...Amusement Park for people with disabilities opens in Texas
Americas May 25, 2011
SAN ANTONIO – The carousel has chariots for wheelchairs. Braille games decorate side panels on the jungle gym. And table-high sandboxes allow just about any kid Continue reading the story...Mayor aims for London to be ‘most disabled friendly in world’ by 2012
Europe May 24, 2011
THE Deputy Mayor of London has promised a “true legacy” of accessibility for disabled people in the capital after next year’s Olympic Games. Richard Barnes pledged to Continue reading the story...UI professor creates crosswalk system that helps blind people
News May 22, 2011
MOSCOW, Idaho — A University of Idaho (UI) professor has developed a system being installed in cities around the country that helps visually impaired pedestrians safely Continue reading the story...MBNA empowers consumers with disabilities with eSSENTIAL Accessibility
Americas May 20, 2011
MBNA Canada Bank (MBNA), Canada’s largest issuer of MasterCard credit cards, announced today a new alliance with eSSENTIAL Accessibility™ to feature assistive technology that extends the Continue reading the story...DPWH enforces barrier-free environment for people with disabilities in Philippines
Asia-Pacific May 19, 2011
MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte: “A barrier-free environment will enable persons with disabilities to have access in any public buildings and establishments and such other places mentioned Continue reading the story...Make infrastructure more disabled-friendly in Malaysia, urges Shahrizat
Asia-Pacific May 17, 2011
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry wants all infrastructure, including public transport such as Light Rail Transit (LRT), bus, and taxi stations Continue reading the story...Ordnance Survey produces first maps for colour blind people
Europe May 14, 2011
UK: Colour blind people will soon be able to navigate the countryside with special maps created by Ordnance Survey. The maps, made with help from the Royal Continue reading the story...News Archives
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