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Global Accessibility News โ February 25, 2013
Publishing and Accessibility Conference in Denmark โ June 13-14
Europe Feb 25, 2013
COPENHAGEN: The upcoming publishing conference in Copenhagen, June 13th -14th 2013, aims to present professionals with the future scenarios for digital publishing and calls for a collaborative approach Read More... http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2013/02/25/publishing-and-accessibility-conference-in-denmark-june-13-14/
Workshop Promotes Accessible Agribusiness in Thailand
Asia-Pacific Feb 25, 2013
BANGKOK: A regional workshop opened on February 21 in Bangkok to promote disability-inclusive agribusiness, bringing together the Asia-Pacific Development Centre on Disability, Food and Agriculture Organisation Read More... http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2013/02/25/workshop-promotes-accessible-agribusiness-in-thailand/
U.S. Access Board to Form Advisory Committee on Rail Vehicle ADA Accessibility Guidelines
Americas Feb 25, 2013
The Board is organizing an advisory committee to assist in the review and update of its ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles and seeks nominations for Read More... http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2013/02/25/u-s-access-board-to-form-advisory-committee-on-rail-vehicle-ada-accessibility-guidelines/
Nigerian with disabilities seek participation in electoral process
Africa Feb 25, 2013
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities has inaugurated a committee to ensure the participation of its members in the electoral process towards 2015. The Chairman Read More... http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2013/02/25/nigerian-with-disabilities-seek-participation-in-electoral-process/
OPM Issues Final Rule to Remove Barriers to Hiring Persons with Disabilities
Americas Feb 25, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued final regulations pertaining to a special hiring authority for the appointment of persons with disabilities. The Read More... http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2013/02/25/opm-issues-final-rule-to-remove-barriers-to-hiring-persons-with-disabilities/
Government of Canada helps people with disabilities in Regina develop job skills
Americas Feb 25, 2013
REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN: The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan will help people with disabilities in Regina develop the skills they need to find jobs. The announcement was Read More... http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2013/02/25/government-of-canada-helps-people-with-disabilities-in-regina-develop-job-skills/
Persons with disabilities on the rise in Uganda
Africa Feb 24, 2013
Uganda has registered an increase in the number of people who are classified as disabled, according to Edison Ngirabakunzi, the executive director of the National Union Read More... http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2013/02/24/persons-with-disabilities-on-the-rise-in-uganda/
U.S. Board Issues Supplemental Rule to Address Access to Shared Use Paths
Americas Feb 23, 2013
The Board has released for public comment proposed requirements for accessible shared use paths used by pedestrians, bicyclists, and others for transportation or recreation. These requirements Read More... http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2013/02/23/u-s-board-issues-supplemental-rule-to-address-access-to-shared-use-paths/
UTSA hosts workshop on workplace accessibility for people with disabilities
Americas Feb 22, 2013
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Student Disability Services in collaboration with San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind will present an hour of interactive learning about disability Read More... http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2013/02/22/utsa-hosts-workshop-on-workplace-accessibility-for-people-with-disabilities/
MyVoice launches new AAC-RocketKeys App
Americas Feb 22, 2013
MyVoice Inc, the creator of award winning app TalkRocket Go has just launched a new augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) keyboard app called RocketKeys. It can be any configuration or Read More... http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2013/02/22/myvoice-launches-new-aac-rocketkeys-app/
Conference on Technology for persons with disabilities โ April 23-25
Middle East Feb 22, 2013
RIYADH: The National Symposium on Informatics (NSI) is an event held each other year by the College of Information and Computer Sciences at King Saud University, Read More...
Microsoft rolls out IT tools for persons with disabilities
Asia-Pacific Feb 21, 2013
NEW DELHI: In a bid to empower people with disabilities with computer education and heighten their employment prospects, Microsoft India on Wednesday showcased several IT tools that promise to Read More... http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2013/02/21/microsoft-rolls-out-it-tools-for-persons-with-disabilities/
Amovil website helps persons with disabilities find accessible mobile phones and applications
Europe Feb 21, 2013
MADRID, SPAIN: The Amรณvil website has been revamped to offer a more dynamic and user friendly experience. The new design comes as a result of an Read More... http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2013/02/21/amovil-website-helps-persons-with-disabilities-find-accessible-mobile-phones-and-applications/
Council Approves Mississaugaโs 10th Annual Accessibility Plan
Americas Feb 21, 2013
CANADA: Mississaugaโs focus on transforming into an accessible city reached a milestone this week after Council approved the Cityโs 10th Annual Accessibility Plan. The plan outlines new Read More... http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2013/02/21/council-approves-mississaugas-10th-annual-accessibility-plan/
Elcom v8.1 delivers new collaborative features and Level AA accessibility compliance
Asia-Pacific Feb 21, 2013
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Elcom has announced the availability of elcomCMS 8.1, the latest release of its market leading enterprise web content management system. This latest version builds Read More... http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2013/02/21/elcom-v8-1-delivers-new-collaborative-features-and-level-aa-accessibility-compliance/
State government to make website accessible for persons with disabilities
Asia-Pacific Feb 20, 2013
INDIA: The Madhya Pradesh government has initiated a step to make governmentโs websites accessible for persons with disabilities. By the end of February, the website of Read More... http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2013/02/20/state-government-to-make-website-accessible-for-persons-with-disabilities/
UNWTO and Italy advance accessibility in Tourism
Europe Feb 19, 2013
Ensuring that tourism facilities and sites meet the needs of persons with disabilities, both as a key means of promoting tourism for all and as an Read More... http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2013/02/19/unwto-and-italy-advance-accessibility-in-tourism/
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Source: Global Alliance on Accessible Technologies and Environments (GAATES)
When: 27/2/2013
