​Global Accessibility News – May 2, 2016

NFB Condemns Delay of Web Accessibility Regulations
Americas May 2, 2016
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND: The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) has condemned the announcement by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) that it will further delay Continue reading the story...

“Zambia has the potential to become a disability champion in the African region”: UN expert
Africa May 2, 2016
LUSAKA: “There are good opportunities to achieve the realisation of rights of persons with disabilities in Zambia,” said United Nations Special Rapporteur Catalina Devandas, while urging Continue reading the story...

Project for quality education for children with disabilities
Asia-Pacific May 2, 2016
GUWAHATI, INDIA: Children with disabilities in the northeast may hope for quality education with the launch of a project aimed to provide inclusive and quality teaching Continue reading the story...

Museum of disABILITY History to open exhibit on Down Syndrome
Americas May 2, 2016
The Museum of disABILITY History will host a grand opening on May 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday for its newest exhibit, 3826 Main St., Continue reading the story...

AIOU provides free education to students with disabilities
Asia-Pacific May 2, 2016
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has upgraded its free education plan for students with disabilities with enhanced facilities including provision of study material through Continue reading the story...

US Department of Education Takes Action to Deliver Equity for Students with Disabilities
Americas May 1, 2016
The U.S. Department of Education took a critical step toward addressing widespread disparities in the treatment of students of color with disabilities, proposing a new rule Continue reading the story...

‘Walk-DMC’ aims to improve surgery outcomes for children with cerebral palsy
Americas Apr 30, 2016
Children with cerebral palsy frequently undergo invasive surgeries — lengthening tendons, rotating bones, transferring muscles to new locations — in hopes of improving their physical ability Continue reading the story...

FCC approves real-time text proposal to aid persons with disabilities
Americas Apr 29, 2016
WASHINGTON: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved a proposal to utilize real-time text to ensure that people with disabilities who rely on text to communicate Continue reading the story...

Assistive Technology Loan Program Launched in New York
Americas Apr 28, 2016
WASHINGTON: National Disability Institute (NDI), in partnership with Spring Bank and Bronx Independent Living Services (BILS), announced the launch of an Assistive Technology (AT) Loan Program Continue reading the story...

Bus drivers get tips on helping commuters with disabilities in Singapore
Asia-Pacific Apr 28, 2016
SINGAPORE: If you see a commuter with a golden retriever boarding a bus, look carefully before judging him for taking a pet on board. He may Continue reading the story...

Children with disabilities to finally get disability certificates after a wait of 15 years in India
Asia-Pacific Apr 28, 2016
NEW DELHI: After a wait of 15 years, the government has finally paved the way for giving disability certificates to children with disabilities. For the first time Continue reading the story...

National Council on Disability Commends Senate Commerce Committee for Hearings on Self-Driving Cars
Americas Apr 28, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC: The National Council on Disability (NCD)—an independent federal agency that advises the President, Congress, and other federal agencies on disability policy—applauds the Senate Commerce Continue reading the story...

UC researchers join largest autism study ever in US
Americas Apr 27, 2016
Autism experts at UC Davis, UCLA and UC San Diego will be part of the largest autism study ever undertaken in the United States – an Continue reading the story...

Nigeria set to establish disability fund
Africa Apr 27, 2016
LAGOS: As part of the effort to achieve an all inclusive governance with a level playing field for all citizens and residents of the State,  the Continue reading the story...

Three Airlines Fined for Inadequate Responses to Disability Complaints
Americas Apr 26, 2016
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) fined Air France, Lufthansa, and British Airways for not adequately responding to complaints filed by passengers with disabilities.  Air Continue reading the story...

Peru to host World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction
Americas Apr 26, 2016
LIMA: Lima will host the World Engineering Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction gathering renowned world experts on December 5- 6, 2016. Organized by the College of Engineers Continue reading the story...

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