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Global Accessibility News โ December 31, 2012
UAE releases audio CD for people with vision disabilities
Middle East Dec 31, 2012
UAE: The Minister of the Interior has released an audio recording for people who are blind or low vision. under the title: โDisabled People-Their Rights and Read More http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2012/12/31/uae-releases-audio-cd-for-people-with-vision-disabilities/
Israelis with hearing disabilities demand increased government services
Middle East Dec 31, 2012
TEL AVIV: Over 50 Israelis with hearing disabilities gathered in front of government offices in Tel Aviv on Sunday morning to demand increased funding for services Read More http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2012/12/31/israelis-with-hearing-disabilities-demand-increased-government-services/
Transport for London improve Kew Bridge junction for people with vision disabilities
Europe Dec 31, 2012
LONDON: A major junction in Kew Bridge has been upgraded to help people with vision disabilities crossing the road. The improvements, which were part of Transport for Read More http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2012/12/31/transport-for-london-improve-kew-bridge-junction-for-people-with-vision-disabilities/
New Dolphin-assisted therapy helps children with intellectual disabilities in China
Asia-Pacific Dec 31, 2012
BEIJING: A new Dolphin-assisted therapy that helps treat children with intellectual disabilities is gaining popularity in China, according to a media report. The technique for children with Read More http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2012/12/31/new-dolphin-assisted-therapy-helps-children-with-intellectual-disabilities-in-china/
Plan for more accessible public transport
Asia-Pacific Dec 31, 2012
AUSTRALIA: Canberrans with a disability are being asked how public transport can be made easier for them to use and access. The ACT Government is currently reviewing Read More http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2012/12/31/plan-for-more-accessible-public-transport-2/
American Bath Enterprises Unveils ADA-Compliant Shower Safety System
Americas Dec 31, 2012
HAYWARD, CA: American Bath Enterprises, Inc. (โABEโ), the makers of AmeriWallโข and AccessaBathโข, recently unveiled new ADA-compliant shower stall kits. These bath safety shower systems are shower stall kits and shower Read More http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2012/12/31/american-bath-enterprises-unveils-ada-compliant-shower-safety-system/
Digital strategy to make education accessible for persons with disabilities
Asia-Pacific Dec 30, 2012
NEW DELHI, INDIA: The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) provides an opportunity to students to continue education that has been put on hold for various reasons. Read More http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2012/12/30/digital-strategy-to-make-education-accessible-for-persons-with-disabilities/
Accessing ATMs an uphill task for persons with disabilities in India
Asia-Pacific Dec 29, 2012
CHENNAI: T M N Deepak, a 32-year-old psychologist, hates to go to the ATM near his house in Medavakkam. Persons with disabilities finds it tough to Read More http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2012/12/29/accessing-atms-an-uphill-task-for-persons-with-disabilities-in-india/
Jaccede app helps users spot accessible places
Europe Dec 28, 2012
Jaccede, a new app that helps people find accessible places in their communities, was recently recognized as a winner of the Vodafone Foundation Smart Accessibility Awards Read More http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2012/12/28/jaccede-app-helps-users-spot-accessible-places/
CSE releases book โTaking Stockโ in Braille
Asia-Pacific Dec 28, 2012
KOLKOTA, INDIA: The Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE) on December 4 released a book โ Taking Stockโ in Braille script by Samik Bhaduri. The book is about capital markets and aims Read More http://http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2012/12/28/cse-releases-book-taking-stock-in-braille/
Thai researchers develop affordable braille display
Asia-Pacific Dec 27, 2012
THAILAND: Thai researchers say they have developed a new and cheaper way for people who are blind to read text from a computer. A team at the Read More http://http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2012/12/27/thai-researchers-develop-affordable-braille-display/
Project to address political exclusion of persons with disabilities launched in Ghana
Africa Dec 26, 2012
GHANA: A project to address the political exclusion of persons with disabilities from the decentralization system aimed at building their capacities to enable them contest for Read More http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2012/12/26/project-to-address-political-exclusion-of-persons-with-disabilities-launched-in-ghana/
HUD Awards $26 Million to Convert Apartments into Assisted Living Facilities
Americas Dec 26, 2012
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today awarded $26 million in grants to the owners of multi-family housing developments in nine states to Read More http://http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2012/12/26/hud-awards-26-million-to-convert-apartments-into-assisted-living-facilities/
Italian city to become more accessible for persons with disabilities
Europe Dec 25, 2012
LUCCA: Historic Italian cities, with their cobblestones, narrow streets and steps are not always easy to navigate from a wheelchair or with a disability. Lucca is no Read More http://http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2012/12/25/italian-city-to-become-more-accessible-for-persons-with-disabilities/
โAccessible environment needed for persons with disabilitiesโ
Asia-Pacific Dec 25, 2012
BHUBANESWAR, INDIA: A barrier-free environment is needed for persons with disabilities (PWDs) to move safely and freely,โ said the speakers at a district-level advocacy workshop for Zilla Read More http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2012/12/25/accessible-environment-needed-for-persons-with-disabilities/
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When: 16/1/2013
