Europe, Transportation, December 26 2019 MOSCOW: The Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has approved a package of recommendations for the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union concerning the provision of services to people with disabilities, BelTA learned from the EEC’s press service. “The document defines the recommended approaches to transport infrastructure and public passenger […]
Read MoreEAEU Countries Recommended to Make Transport More Accessible for Persons with Disabilities
Posted on December 26th, 2019 by Best Brothers Group
Toyota Motor Europe Launches the Toyota Startup Awards to Find Most Innovative Solutions to Improve Mobility for All
Posted on December 26th, 2019 by Best Brothers Group
Europe, Transportation, December 26 2019 Toyota Motor Europe (TME) and Business school ISDI, through ISDI Accelerator, have created the Toyota Startup Awards. This competition targets inclusive mobility companies that offer innovative solutions empowering people with a physical impairment to move around more freely and facilitating their daily life. Eight startups will be invited to attend 4YFN in Barcelona from […]
Read MoreTransLink Installs Tactile and Braille Signage Bus Stops
Posted on December 24th, 2019 by Best Brothers Group
Americas, News, Transportation, December 24 2019 CANADA: Beginning in 2020, TransLink will install tactile and braille signage at every bus stop and tactile walking surface indicators (TWSI) at stations and bus exchanges. “We are committed to making our transit system accessible for as many people as possible,” said TransLink CEO Kevin Desmond. “We know that a […]
Read MoreDisability at a Glance 2019: Investing in Accessibility in Asia and the Pacific
Posted on December 19th, 2019 by Best Brothers Group
Asia-Pacific, December 19 2019 Disability at a Glance 2019: Investing in Accessibility in Asia and the Pacific — Strategic Approaches to Achieving Disability-inclusive Sustainable Development. An estimated 690 million persons with disabilities live in Asia and the Pacific. As this figure is expected to grow over the coming decades, the need for enhanced accessibility will […]
Read MoreNew North Korea Law Requires Wheelchair Accessibility According to State Media Report
Posted on December 18th, 2019 by Best Brothers Group
Asia-Pacific, Built Environment, News, December 18 2019 NORTH KOREA: North Korea has adopted a bill requiring all buildings to be wheelchair accessible, according to state media.North Korea said the law would improve facilities for the disabled, Pyongyang’s state-controlled news agency KCNA reported Wednesday. North Korea state media said Wednesday buildings are required by law to include facilities […]
Read MoreDahua Helps Retail Operations Run Smoothly – Dahua Technology USA Inc
Posted on December 16th, 2019 by Best Brothers Group
Video surveillance is a must-have for any retail environment, both to deter against theft and to ensure the integrity of Point of Sale (POS) transactions. Shrewd retailers will quickly realize that their video surveillance system gives them a greater return on investment when used for day-to-day operations in addition to security. Show Me the Value […]
Read MoreBarbados Likely To Implement National Accessibility Standard for Tourist Accomodations
Posted on December 13th, 2019 by Best Brothers Group
Americas, Tourism, December 13 2019 BARBADOS: Hotels, guest houses and villas may soon be required to ensure their properties are fully accessible for people with disabilities, Minister of Tourism Kerrie Symmonds hinted on Wednesday. He said changes could be coming to the “tremendous amount” of concessions being granted to the tourism industry. He made the suggestion […]
Read MoreDoha Declaration to Promote Rights of 1.5 Billion Persons with Disabilities Worldwide
Posted on December 11th, 2019 by Best Brothers Group
Events, Middle East, News, December 11 2019 QATAR: Qatar Foundation for Social Work (QFSW) launched the ‘Doha Declaration’ at the closing ceremony of the Doha International Conference on Disability and Development (DICDD) yesterday. The two-day conference, which has attracted over 1,500 policy-makers and practitioners, took place at the Qatar National Convention Center under the theme: “Leaving […]
Read MoreSeychelles: Persons with Hearing Impairment Get First Sign Language Dictionary
Posted on December 9th, 2019 by Best Brothers Group
SEYCHELLES: The hearing-impaired community in Seychelles has its own sign language dictionary for the first time. Photo: Seychelles Nation/Seychelles News AgencyAnita Gardner presenting a dictionary to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Nicholas Prea. The dictionary was launched last Saturday after 10 years of work in a ceremony held at the Citizenship Engagement Platform (CEPS) in […]
Read MoreFederal Agencies in Canada Invite Public Input on Air Travel for Persons with Disabilities
Posted on December 4th, 2019 by Best Brothers Group
Americas, Transportation, December 4 2019 CANADA: Two separate federal agencies issued announcements Tuesday on life with a disability in Canada — one seeking greater input on hot-button issues and the other urging society at large to challenge its preconceptions. A plane is silhouetted as it takes off from Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C., Monday, May […]
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