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Monthly Archives: June 2012
ICT training for Ghanaian with disabilities
Africa Jun 30, 2012
ACCRA: The Vice-President, Mr John Dramani Mahama, has charged public and private institutions to stop discriminating against persons with disabilities in the engagement of workers, indicating Continue reading the story...Advocates focus on African children with disabilities
Africa Jun 29, 2012
Thousands of South African children took to the street to fight for a cause more than 30 years ago — better education, and ultimately, a better Continue reading the story...Universal design strikes a balance between safety and style
Americas Jun 29, 2012
Living in a two-story house became a challenge for Susan and Paul Toback and their two sons, one of whom is physically and cognitively disabled. Their Continue reading the story...Library program teaches technology to people with vision disabilities
Americas Jun 29, 2012
People with low vision may find computers difficult to navigate at best, as icons and keyboards designed for those with normal vision can appear miniscule and Continue reading the story...Group makes accessible housing for persons with disabilities a reality
Americas Jun 29, 2012
Finding the home of your dreams can be a challenge for anyone, but for someone living with a disability, it can be an especially daunting task. But Continue reading the story...Persons with disabilities demand for action over disability laws
Americas Jun 29, 2012
BAHAMAS: Persons with disabilities lashed out at the government’s slow pace to enact potentially life-saving disabilities legislation. The community is demanding immediate action to address longstanding issues Continue reading the story...Federal websites must be accessible to people with vision disabilities, court finds
Americas Jun 29, 2012
The Federal Court of Appeal has ordered Ottawa to make its websites accessible to people with vision disabilities. The decision is a second victory for plaintiff Donna Continue reading the story...Zambia Disability Bill goes through 2nd reading in Parliament
Africa Jun 28, 2012
ZAMBIA: A Bill which seeks to protect the rights of persons with disabilities on June 21 went through second reading in Parliament. The Persons with Disabilities Bill Continue reading the story...Somerville city to conduct study of disability access
Americas Jun 28, 2012
The city will spend $80,000 to study how to improve accessibility at some 3,200 pedestrian ramps, sidewalks, and intersections. The study is the first step toward designing Continue reading the story...Michigan Department of Transportation and Indian Trails launch first U.S. bus fleet with ‘hearing loop’ technology
Americas Jun 28, 2012
OWOSSO, MICHIGAN: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Indian Trails, Inc., have teamed up to install “hearing loop” technology on a fleet of 17 motorcoaches Continue reading the story...News Archives
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