Maldives: Parliament to Broadcast Sign Language Interpretation of Sittings
The Parliament will be broadcasting its sessions with sign language interpretation. The Parliament Secretariat said Speaker Mohamed Nasheed made the decision after a hard of hearing student requested the Speaker…
MPs force publication of report into struggles of poorer disabled Britons
Work and pensions select committee accuses ministers of ‘trying to bury uncomfortable truths’ MPs have forced the publication of a government-commissioned research report that found low-income people reliant on disability…
Government disability strategy risks becoming a ‘car crash’, says Tory peer
Lord Shinkwin warns PM he must listen more to views of people with disabilities before releasing report The launch of the government’s long-awaited disability strategy risks becoming a car crash…
Accessibility Standards Canada Releases 2020-2021 Annual Report
Accessibility Standards Canada is proud to release its second annual report, which recounts a year that saw real progress in advancing their mandate. The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment,…
South Africa: Process to Make Sign Language 12th Official Language Begins
South Africa: The long-awaited process to amend the Constitution so that the 12th official language can be included has finally got under way. This was revealed by Sport, Arts and Culture…
MPS asks college students about on line accessibility at household as it goes digital
Districts throughout Wisconsin have moved to online studying since Gov. Tony Evers purchased a statewide shutdown of colleges. (Picture: Submitted).
Portugal to Approve Strategy to Boost Inclusion
PORTUGAL: At the opening session of the second day of the high-level videoconference on the European Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030, under the Portuguese presidency of the…
Berlin Introduces Pedestrian Law Putting a Greater Focus on Inclusive Pedestrian First Mobility
GERMANY: Berlin has introduced a law elevating the status of pedestrians and making its mobility ecosystem more usable for wheelchair users and the visually impaired. The so-called ‘pedestrian law’– an amendment…
Federal Government Passes Canada's First National Accessibility Legislation
Federal Government Passes Canada’s First National Accessibility Legislation May 31, 2019 Greg Thomson by Michelle McQuigge, The Canadian Press Posted May 30, 2019 Disabled Canadians declared a partial victory Thursday…