SHARJAH, UAE: The Sharjah Housing Department, in coordination with the Public Works Department and Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, is planning to make it mandatory during construction of buildings and houses as well as government facilities, to make arrangements that facilitate easy accessibility for people with disabilities. The three departments discussed the commitment to implement… Continue Reading »
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Sharjah housing policy plans to make buidlings and houses accessible for people with disabilities
Middle East, May 2 2011
Ben-Gurion University may help disabled people use computers with thoughts
Middle East, April 18 2011
Researchers announce their application of a unique computer pointing device, or mouse/keyboard replacement, to operate one’s computer. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers announced on Sunday their application of a unique computer pointing device, or mouse/keyboard replacement, to operate one’s computer. The student team, Ori Ossmy, Ofir Tam and Ariel Rozen, developed the application last… Continue Reading »
Exhibition on technology for visual disability opens in Sharjah
Middle East, February 15 2011
Sharjah, Feb 15: Institutes across the country participated on Monday in the first Exhibition and Conference of Visual Disability Technologies, in order to facilitate the integration of visually impaired people into mainstream schools and jobs. The exhibition, which was launched at Expo Centre Sharjah, runs until February 16 and is held under the patronage of… Continue Reading »