Global Accessibility News – March 2, 2015

14th International Conference on Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Disabled Persons
Europe Mar 2, 2015
LISBON: The 14th International Conference on Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Disabled Persons will be held in Lisbon, Portugal, from 28 to 31 July 2015. The Continue reading the story...

Wireless technology helps people with vision disabilities
Americas Mar 2, 2015
People who are blind or have low vision often have to rely on others for help with basic life tasks such as matching clothing, distinguishing bills Continue reading the story...

Mumbai suburban stations to be accessible by December 31
Asia-Pacific Mar 2, 2015
MUMBAI, INDIA: Suburban stations in Mumbai would be made accessible for persons with disabilities and have facilities like low height ticket counters by December 31, Railways Continue reading the story...

ITA supports Arab Forum for People with Vision Disabilities
Middle East Mar 2, 2015
MUSCAT, OMAN: In line with its eAccessibility policy to provide fair and equal life opportunities to persons with disabilities and the elderly people through the use Continue reading the story...

New Sign Language Bible app launched in Japan
Asia-Pacific Mar 2, 2015
A new Sign Language Bible app in Japan is not only giving Japanese with hearing disabilities instant access to Scriptures in their mother tongue, but its Continue reading the story...

Disability Services Company Sued by EEOC
Americas Mar 1, 2015
PHOENIX:  ValleyLife, a disability support services company, unlawfully discriminated against disabled employees by refusing to provide them with reasonable accommodations in violation of federal law, the Continue reading the story...

Telecom regulator wants accessible services for people with disabilities
Europe Mar 1, 2015
The Romanian National Regulatory Authority for Communications (ANCOM) has presented a set of measures for people with disabilities access to telephony and internet services adapted to their Continue reading the story...

GAATES Presents Award of Recognition to the Zero Project
Americas Feb 27, 2015
GAATES is pleased to announce that the Zero Project is this year’s recipient of the GAATES Award of Recognition, with special recognition given to Mr. Martin Continue reading the story...

Lack of accessibility a key barrier to the full participation of people with disabilities
Asia-Pacific Feb 26, 2015
NADI, FIJI: Accessing quality education and proper employment opportunities is still a challenge for youths with disabilities in the Pacific. While the protection and promotion of disability Continue reading the story...

University of Montana to Host MonTECH Assistive Technology Open House
Americas Feb 25, 2015
MISSOULA: The University of Montana will host MonTECH’s Assistive Technology Open House from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 27, in the Curry Health Services Continue reading the story...

EC urged to make voting accessible for people with vision disabilities
Africa Feb 24, 2015
GHANA: Participants at a District Level Election (DLE) Focus Group Workshop have suggested to the Electoral Commission (EC) to make special Braille ballot papers for people Continue reading the story...