Global Accessibility News – March 24, 2014
International Conference on Disabilities in Dubai
Middle East Mar 24, 2014
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host the international disabilities conference to share expertise and discuss ways of increasing inclusion in schools and workplaces. ABILITIESme will Continue reading the story...
Workshop on sign language video production
Europe Mar 24, 2014
MALTA: The Deaf People Association (Malta) held a workshop on video production and film editing at the Intercontinental Hotel, St George’s Bay, St Julian’s. EU media and Continue reading the story...
Malaysian companies urged to hire persons with disabilities
Asia-Pacific Mar 24, 2014
KULAIJAYA, MALAYSIA: Companies in Johor have been urged to be more receptive to hiring persons with disabilities. State Unity and Human Resouces exco R. Vidyanathan has said Continue reading the story...
FCC Seeking Nominations for 3rd Annual Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility
Americas Mar 24, 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Nominations for this year’s Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility (Chairman’s AAA) will be accepted soon. Part of the FCC’s Accessibility and Innovation Initiative Continue reading the story...
People with vision disabilities call for accessibility to digital media
Middle East Mar 24, 2014
DOHA: People with vision disabilities called for greater efforts to increase accessibility of digital media and for more research and development efforts. At the technology summit Continue reading the story...
Maxim Healthcare Services sued for disability discrimination
Americas Mar 23, 2014
PITTSBURGH: Maxim Healthcare Services violated federal law when it refused to hire an HIV-positive applicant because of his disability, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Continue reading the story...
CVS offers talking prescription labels for people with vision disabilities
Americas Mar 22, 2014
WOONSOCKET, R.I.: CVS/pharmacy announced that it now provides ScripTalk talking prescription labels for prescriptions ordered for home delivery through its online pharmacy, CVS.com. The ScripTalk labels Continue reading the story...
Fans with vision disabilities to enjoy the full Football World Cup experience
Americas Mar 21, 2014
“For fans who are blind or low vision to enjoy the full experience at a football stadium, they need to understand what is happening on the Continue reading the story...
Disability advocates urge Election Commission to improve access to polling stations
Asia-Pacific Mar 21, 2014
CHENNAI, INDIA: A number of disability rights groups, including the Federation of Tamil Nadu Differently Abled Associations, requested the Election Commission to improve access to polling Continue reading the story...
New Jersey Institute of Technology and WebTeam to develop tactile-friendly learning devices for children with autism
Americas Mar 21, 2014
New Jersey Institute of Technology and WebTeam Corporation, a New Jersey-based IT company, have signed an agreement to collaboratively design and develop a customizable learning device Continue reading the story...
Seminar on inclusive education in Philippines
Asia-Pacific Mar 21, 2014
LAGAWE, IFUGAO: A two-day orientation-seminar on Inclusive Education was recently conducted to 152 school heads and 208 elementary teachers of the province at the Lagawe Central Continue reading the story...
NCD applauds increased availability of accessible prescription drug label information
Americas Mar 21, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC: The National Council on Disability (NCD), an independent federal agency that advises the President, Congress and other federal agencies on disability policy, welcomes the Continue reading the story...
BU researcher receives grant to develop visually guided hearing aid
Americas Mar 20, 2014
BOSTON: Boston University (BU) College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College was recently awarded a five-year, $2.75M grant from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) Continue reading the story...
University of Montana reaches agreement to develop new accessible technology policies
Americas Mar 20, 2014
MISSOULA: The University of Montana has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights to ensure educational accessibility for people with Continue reading the story...
Wal-Mart sued for disability discrimination
Americas Mar 20, 2014
DALLAS: Wal-Mart Stores of Texas, LLC discriminated against a store manager by subjecting him to harassment, unequal treatment and discharge because of his age, the U.S. Continue reading the story...
CRTC launches Text with 9-1-1 for people with hearing or speech disabilities
Americas Mar 19, 2014
CANADA: The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is announcing that as of today the 9-1-1 call centre that serves the Metro Vancouver and select surrounding Continue reading the story...
Guidelines on disability assessment launched
Asia-Pacific Mar 19, 2014
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem launched the Social Security Organisation’s (Socso) updated disability assessment guideline manual yesterday. He said the ‘Guidelines Continue reading the story...
European Internet Inclusion Initiative launches new website to tackle digital accessibility divide
Europe Mar 18, 2014
Online interactions have rapidly become the main channel of communication and greater inclusiveness creates efficiencies for both the private and public sectors. Yet, only one-third of Continue reading the story...
Purdue startup formed to advance tech to help children with autism
Americas Mar 18, 2014
WEST LAFAYETTE, IND.: SPEAK MODalities LLC is working to advance and commercialize a Purdue University developed technology to improve communication for children with severe, nonverbal autism. A Continue reading the story...
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