National competition aims to find innovative, practical and low-cost solutions to make our communities more accessible for persons with disabilities. By MARK CARDWELL | OCT…
Month: February 2019
The Associated Press October 02, 2018 BALTIMORE Three wheelchair users are suing the Baltimore Orioles over accessibility at Camden Yards. News outlets report the lawsuit…
By Lila Refaie, Staff Lawyer On June 27, 2018, the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology (“Committee”) released a report about the…
Innovative System Enables the Blind and Visually Impaired to Orient Independently in Centers for People with Disabilities
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Ra’anana, Israel, October 10, 2018. RightHear, developer of an innovative solution for accessibility and orientation of blind and visually impaired persons, today announced a dedicated…
By IDA Originally posted September 18, 2018 The World Federation of the Deafblind has launched the initial global report on the situation and rights of…
Other countries have on-screen interpreters during news broadcasts Sherry Noik, CBC News, September 27, 2018. When the next ice storm, wildfire or terror attack happens,…
Of more than 50 recommendations to improve access for the disabled at the MUHC superhospital, six have been implemented so far. Aaron Derfel, Montreal Gazette…
Number of specialist teachers also falls, as pupils’ exam results suffer
Last week, a mother died after falling down a set of subway steps carrying a baby buggy. Will it finally convince cities to improve access to transport?
Guide dogs, prosthetics and accessibility emojis welcomed by rights groups