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Global Alliance on Accessible Technologies &Environments (GAATES) - January 2013
W3C invites Chinese web developers, industry, academia to assume greater role in global web innovation
W3C announces Beihang University as a new center for W3C technical staff and leadership activities in China. W3C anticipates that a dedicated presence in China will...
Myanmar activists call for stronger laws to protect persons with disabilities
Asia-Pacific Jan 21, 2013
Activists are calling for stronger laws to protect persons with disabilities. In a six-point statement issued on January 8, the activists cited the alleged rape of...
Online course on dyslexia launched in Malaysia
Asia-Pacific Jan 21, 2013
KUCHING: The Dyslexia Association of Sarawak is the first to offer online course on dyslexia to all not only in Malaysia but worldwide. Its president Dr Ong...
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People with vision disabilities denied the right to secret vote in Malta
Europe Jan 21, 2013
People with vision disabilities are being denied a human right to a secret vote, according to Gordon Cardona, who is calling for changes to the law
Department of Education targets people with disabilities for early registration
Asia-Pacific Jan 21, 2013
QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES: The Department of Education is working closely with government and private organizations dealing with people with disabilities to ensure that children and youth
Alternattiva Demokratika calls for better voting accessibility for persons with disabilities
Europe Jan 21, 2013
MALTA: The General Elections Act does not consider persons with disability as persons but as votes, Alternattiva Demokratika (AD) spokeswoman for disability issues Claire Azzopardi Lane
Disability Advocacy Forum: Implement Persons with Disabilities Act
Asia-Pacific Jan 21, 2013
INDIA: โFirst implement the provisions of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995, and then celebrate International Day of...
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Inclusive cloud computing may increase internet access
Americas Jan 20, 2013
WASHINGTON: The Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services has proposed that โinclusive Cloud and Web computingโ be a priority for the federal Disability and...
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Texas Tech University project aims to increase disability access
Americas Jan 19, 2013
A Texas Tech project aims to increase access to disability services for residents in Lubbock and 20 other counties in our area. The Burkhart Center for....
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New accessibility standards in effect
Americas Jan 18, 2013
GUELPH: On Jan. 1, requirements for information and communications under the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation come into effect for universities. The new standard moves away from accommodation
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WHO hosts global expert consultation on disability statistics
Europe Jan 18, 2013
On 5-6 December, in Geneva, Switzerland, an expert consultation was held on the Model Disability Survey questionnaire developed by WHO and the World Bank. A rigorous process
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Dubai launches campaign to help drivers with hearing disabilities
Middle East Jan 17, 2013
DUBAI: The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai has launched an initiative to sensitize road users to drivers who are deaf and alert motorists to vehicles driven by people with...
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Report released on helping Canadians with disabilities find jobs
Americas Jan 17, 2013
OTTAWA, ONTARIO: The Government of Canada has partnered with Canadian business leaders to identify successes and best practices in the employment of people with disabilities
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Assistive technology to help students with vision disabilities in bio labs
Asia-Pacific Jan 17, 2013
PUNE, INDIA: A research conducted by University of Pune (UoP) faculty on making conventional Biology labs accessible to students by integrating assistive technologies has been published
Making Information Accessible for Arabic Readers
Europe Jan 16, 2013
Dolphin EasyConverter, a flexible alternative format creation tool for quickly and easily providing accessible documents for people who experience difficulties reading, can now recognize and convert...
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Hong Kong University improves websiteโs accessibility
Asia-Pacific Jan 16, 2013
A University-wide mobile web project was initiated by the University Council in late 2010 as part of a larger University rebranding effort. Its main objective is...
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MySocius Smartphone app helps children with autism communicate better
Americas Jan 15, 2013
A smartphone application that has potential to help children with autism communicate more effectively is now available for download. Developed by Keith Allen, Ph.D., professor of psychology
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County agrees to improve accessibility at polling places
Americas Jan 15, 2013
Voters with disabilities in Allegany County are now assured of access to polling sites as a result of a new agreement announced yesterday between the county
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Museum to be accessible soon for persons with disabilities
Asia-Pacific Jan 15, 2013
CUTTACK: The Netaji museum at Odia Bazaar would become accessible soon for persons with disabilities. The museum trust has earmarked US$ 3670 to make the museum premises
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Delhi University students with disabilities protest lack of accessible services, get no assurance
Asia-Pacific Jan 15, 2013
NEW DELHI: Delhi University students and teachers staged a protest outside the vice chancellorโs office on Tuesday asking for equal rights for students with disabilities. Students with...
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When: 24/1/2013
