Aalto University Research Project Assesses Accessibility Legislation And Policy Needs In The Built Environment

Aalto University Research Project Assesses Accessibility Legislation And Policy Needs In The Built Environment Built Environment, Europe, May 25 2021 FINLAND: The Finnish Prime Minister’s Office has commissioned a study on…

Report Makes Policy Suggestions for Persons with Disabilities in UK

Report Makes Policy Suggestions for Persons with Disabilities in UK Europe, News, April 26 2021 The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) Disability Commission has published a new report that makes…

Ministry of Education in Peru Set to Deliver Accessible Educational Materials

PERU: Texts adapted to the braille system will be delivered this year, reported the Ministry of Education. During 2020, the Ministry of Education, through the Directorate of Special Basic Education…

New Unit to Enhance Communication with Persons with Disabilities in Malaysia

MALAYSIA: The Persons With Disabilities (PWD) Communication Unit which will be launched next year is aimed at improving the delivery of service and information to the community nationwide. Communication and Multimedia…

U.S. Department of Labor Announces New Employment Initiative for Inclusive Employment

The U.S. Department of Labor on December 16 announced a new initiative designed to assist states in aligning policy, programs and funding across multiple state agencies to increase competitive integrated employment for…

Disaster Survival Guide In Braille Released for Persons with Visual Impairment in Jamaica

JAMAICA: A survival guide produced in Braille for persons who are blind or living with vision impairment was unveiled at a handover ceremony recently as part of an effort to ensure…