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Monthly Archives: March 2012
Swedish companies to help Sochi authorities to create accessible city for 2014 Winter Olympics
Europe Mar 31, 2012
Swedish companies are ready to help Sochi authorities to create a barrier-free environment in the city for the 2014 Winter Olympics. On Thursday, Swedish manufacturers presented machines Continue reading the story...Ireland’s ‘talking newspaper’ embraces the digital world
Europe Mar 31, 2012
Wexford’s ‘talking newspaper’ has gone digital thanks to a Lions Club donation made in memory of the late Jim Power. Former Garda Sergeant Jim became blind Continue reading the story...Singapore Accessibility Code for new buildings under review
Asia-Pacific Mar 30, 2012
SINGAPORE: New buildings in Singapore will soon be required to go beyond creating a barrier-free environment, and be fitted with universal design features. This is aimed at Continue reading the story...British Paralympian says public transport inaccessible for people with disabilities
Europe Mar 30, 2012
Despite winning two Paralympic gold medals for her country, Sophie Christiansen is too worried to travel alone. The 24-year-old equestrian champion said public transport is often Continue reading the story...Campaigners claim lack of disability access at East Grinstead railway station
Europe Mar 30, 2012
UK: A popular walkway at East Grinstead railway station is “an accident waiting to happen”, campaigners have claimed. East Grinstead and District Access Group has written to Continue reading the story...Gallaudet University produces DeafSpace guidelines address urban environment for deaf people
Americas Mar 30, 2012
Most cities aren’t designed for deaf people. Sidewalks are frequently too narrow or too crowded for deaf persons engaged in a conversation that requires so-called “signing Continue reading the story...KU researchers develop new way to assess communication of people with severe disabilities
Americas Mar 29, 2012
LAWRENCE: A team of researchers led by University of Kansas scientist Nancy Brady has developed a new way to assess the communication capability of individuals with Continue reading the story...Thailand to implement system that ensures children with disabilities access to mainstream schools
Asia-Pacific Mar 29, 2012
The strict hierarchy of Thai society means the drive for inclusive education needs strong commitment from both politicians and school leaders. In the past decade, there Continue reading the story...TCU Senate approves project to address accessibility on campus
Americas Mar 29, 2012
The Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate this month approved a project to address disability access on campus by improving the program currently in place for Tufts Continue reading the story...AFB announces 2012 access award winners
Americas Mar 29, 2012
NEW YORK: Major League Baseball, NV Access, Leader Dogs for the Blind and Lauren Lieberman Cited for Making Products and Services Accessible to Users with Vision Continue reading the story...News Archives
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