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Munich entrepreneurs developed new smartphone transcription service for people with hearing disabilities
Europe Oct 10, 2011
MUNICH, GERMANY: Two Munich-based social entrepreneurs have developed a new smartphone transcription service that allows people with hearing disabilities to communicate without relying on sign language Read More...
New Bandar Tasik Selatan Integrated Transport Terminal commended for being disabled-friendly
Asia-Pacific Oct 10, 2011
PUTRAJAYA, MALAYSIA: The new Bandar Tasik Selatan Integrated Transport Terminal (ITT) has achieved a 75% score on disabled-friendliness from a recent audit conducted by the Committee Read More...
Toronto Transit Commission introduces new Metropass to assist blind people
Americas Oct 10, 2011
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is introducing a redesigned Metropass starting in November that will feature a “clipped” edge at the top-left corner of the pass. The Read More...
Taco Bell violated disability laws in California stores
Americas Oct 10, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO: A federal judge has ruled that Taco Bell violated federal and California laws protecting people with disabilities from discrimination at its restaurants. U.S. District Judge Read More...
Ethiopian Human Rights Commission introduces Braille version international human rights conventions
Africa Oct 10, 2011
Addis Ababa: Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) introduced the Braille version handbook of international human rights conventions ratified by Ethiopia. The commission prepared a total of 256 Read More...
Tobii PCEye brings hands-free control to PC
News Oct 10, 2011
The new Tobii PCEye is an easy to use, stand-alone eye control device that can be used with most personal computers. It is quick to set Read More...
New parks in Chile accessible for children with disabilities Read More..
Property hunters with disabilities facing access crisis
Americas Oct 8, 2011
Toronto: Anecdotally, it was thought to be one of the only wheelchair accessible units available in Toronto, although there’s no way to know for sure. MLS.ca doesn’t Read More...
20 Ohio counties get grants to improve disability access at polling places
Americas Oct 7, 2011
COLUMBUS, Ohio: Polling sites in 20 counties will get permanent upgrades to assist Ohio voters with disabilities under newly released federal grant money. Secretary of State Jon Read More...
HCR Exhibition 2011, the Asia’s Largest event for people with disabilities and elderly people
Asia-Pacific Oct 7, 2011
Tokyo, Japan: The 38th International Home Care and Rehabilitation (HCR) Exhibition 2011 has been started at East Hall of the Tokyo Big Sight – 3 days Read More...
ACD Assistive Technology Resource Fair
Americas Oct 7, 2011
The city of Naperville and the Advisory Commission on Disabilities (ACD) are hosting an Assistive Technology Resource Fair on Saturday, October 8, 2011, from noon – Read More...
AT&T introduces Mobile Accessibility Lite App for blind people
Americas Oct 7, 2011
DALLAS: AT&T customers who are blind or have low vision can now access and enjoy their Android device in a fully accessible way. Introducing AT&T Mobile Accessibility Read More...
InvoTek wins da Vinci Award
Americas Oct 6, 2011
Alma-based InvoTek won a da Vinci Award for Communication and Educational Aids. The award honors innovative developments and research in adaptive and assistive technologies for people with disabilities from organizations Read More...
Disabled-friendly facilities in poor condition
Asia-Pacific Oct 6, 2011
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia: Disabled-friendly facilities that are in a deplorable state tell a sad tale of apathy. I DON’T know what it is about hypermarkets and me lately, Read More...
Wheelchair users sues Scarsdale, Yonkers malls over disability access
Americas Oct 5, 2011
Bronx, NY: A Bronx man who uses a wheelchair is accusing three Scarsdale and Yonkers shopping centers of discrimination, alleging each property has features that hinder disabled Read More...
Accessibility Awareness Day in Brighton
Americas Oct 5, 2011
BRIGHTON: Brighton municipal employees and councillors got a chance to walk and wheel in the shoes of others Sept. 30 by taking part in Accessibility Awareness Read More...
Bay Area Rapid Transit ramp project curbs wheelchair access
Americas Oct 4, 2011
Lafayette: Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) officials spent $2 million on a new ramp leading to the Lafayette station but didn’t include provisions for wheelchairs to Read More...
DPWH-8 hosts orientation Seminar on Accessibility Law
Asia-Pacific Oct 4, 2011
Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines: The Department of Public Works and Highways Regional Office No. VIII in coordination with the 4th Leyte Engineering District (LED), and the Read More...
Texas Department of Transportation planning to improve Calvert pedestrian accessibility
Americas Oct 4, 2011
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to improve pedestrian accessibility in downtown Calvert along Main Street (SH 6). Through consultation with interested citizens, including Read More...
U.S. government sues apartment builder
Americas Oct 4, 2011
The U.S. Attorney’s Office is suing builders and designers of a Salem apartment complex alleging parts of the property are inaccessible to people with disabilities. The lawsuit Read More...
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