Brazil: SMPED and CAU-SP Sign Partnership to Promote Architectural Accessibility

The Municipal Secretariat for Persons with Disabilities (SMPED) and the Architecture and Urbanism Council of São Paulo (CAU-SP) signed a technical cooperation agreement last Tuesday (21) that establishes another partnership…

Accessibility Standards Canada and the Ministry of Attorney General and Responsible for Housing Collaborate on Accessible Building Codes and Standards

Accessibility Standards Canada and British Columbia’s Ministry of Attorney General and Responsible for Housing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to optimize efforts and resources dedicated to creating a…

M-Enabling Summit 2022 | Digital Inclusion: Strategies for Equal Opportunities, October 24-26, 2022

Attracting leading advocates, corporate executives and accessibility professionals involved in digital inclusion, the M-Enabling Summit is an all-inclusive conference and showcase offering rich networking opportunities, fostering innovative technology that benefits…

New Guide on Principles of Accessibility Design for Landscape Architecture

New ASLA Research Report: Free downloadable resource available for ASLA members. Self-study exam available for 1.25 PDH (LA CES/HSW). In order to lead the planning and design of inclusive, healthy,…

Spring Applications Now Open for New G3ict/SC4A Country Representatives

G3ict – The Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs, through its Smart Cities for All (SC4A) Initiative, is seeking Country Representatives to promote the goals and objectives of G3ict, SC4A, and the International…

India: Delhi High Court Seeks State’s Response On Accessibility Of Public Pathways, Foot-Over Bridges To Persons With Disability

The Delhi High Court recently issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation filed over non-functionality of lifts and escalators attached to foot-over bridges in the national capital, said to be violating…

Kenya: Residential Buildings to Have Lifts for Persons with Disabilities

Kenya: Residential Buildings to Have Lifts for Persons with Disabilities Africa, Built Environment, April 3 2022 Every building with more than two floors coming up must now have special amenities…

India: Government Releases Revised Universal Accessibility Guidelines

Focus shifts from creating a barrier-free environment to more holistic approach From the design plan to the implementation, various aspects of the built environment have been covered under the new…