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Belgium’s telecom operators to provide accessible service for people with disabilities
Europe May 6, 2013
Belgian regulator Belgian Institute for Post and Telecommunications (BIPT) has issued new guidelines for operators on informing persons with disabilities of available services and equipment adapted Continue reading the story...Computer game could improve sight of children with vision disabilities
Europe Apr 29, 2013
UK: Children with disabilities could benefit from a revolutionary new computer game being developed by a team of neuroscientists and game designers. Academics from the University of Continue reading the story...Portable talking companion for people with vision disabilities
Europe Apr 24, 2013
Innovative yet simple and all-in-one product for seamless access to written information, no matter where the user is, at home, in the office or on the Continue reading the story...Serbian telecom operator to provide information in sign language
Europe Apr 24, 2013
SERBIA: To meet the demands of all its customers, including people with hearing disabilities, Serbian operator Telekom Srbija has begun training their employees in Serbian sign Continue reading the story...UNESCO Global Report: opening new avenues for empowerment: ICTs to access information and knowledge for persons with disabilities
Europe Apr 24, 2013
Building on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, this Global Report addresses strong recommendations to all stakeholders – from decision-makers to Continue reading the story...Georgia to host conference on accessible tourism
Europe Apr 22, 2013
The upcoming conference on “Accessible Tourism – for social inclusion and economic development” that will be held in Tbilisi, Georgia on July 17, 2013. The host of the conference Continue reading the story...Program to promote accessibility and universal design standards
Europe Apr 19, 2013
KHARKIV, UKRAINE: Press Conference was held on the Official Launch of the regional component of the Joint Programme “Promoting Mainstream Policies and Services for People with Disabilities”. Continue reading the story...Vodafone Malta offers discounts on mobile and assistive software for people with disabilities
Europe Apr 17, 2013
MALTA: The Vodafone Malta Foundation, together with the Foundation for Information Technology Accessibility (FITA), last October launched a collaboration between the two aimed at providing access Continue reading the story...New website launched to promote accessible tourism in Malta
Europe Apr 17, 2013
MALTA: A new web portal has just been launched with the aim of providing information to help people with disabilities enjoy a holiday in the Maltese Islands. The Continue reading the story...Website for travelers with disabilities launched
Europe Apr 15, 2013
UK: A new information resource for travelers with disabilities and their carers was launched in the House of Lords. The OpenBritain.net website aims to bring together a Continue reading the story...Europe Archives
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