Accessibility
The Cerebral Palsy Foundation Launches New Universal Homes “Accessibility is Beautiful” Initiative | Best Brothers Group of Companies
Americas, Universal Design, May 18 2019 The Cerebral Palsy Foundation launched a new initiative on the Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) called Accessibility is Beautiful, generously supported by CHUBB. This innovative accessibility initiative includes a YouTube video...
Chinese President Lauds Role Models with Disabilities and their Supporters | Best Brothers Group of Companies
Asia-Pacific, News, May 17 2019 Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 16 met in Beijing with representatives attending a ceremony commending role models with disabilities and people who have made outstanding contributions to helping the disabled. President...
Sightsavers’ Approach to Making Health Services Inclusive for Everyone | Best Brothers Group of Companies
by Best Brothers Group on May 15, 2019 at 11:58 pm Americas, ICT, News, May 15 2019 Four household names in technology, consumer goods, and banking are partnering with Be My Eyes to ensure the accessibility...
Four Industry Leaders Announce Shared Commitment to Accessible Customer Service | Best Brothers Group of Companies
Americas, ICT, News, May 15 2019 Four household names in technology, consumer goods, and banking are partnering with Be My Eyes to ensure the accessibility of their products. A phone screen displays a list of companies providing...
Beyond Braille Series Brings a New Visual Language to Children with Visual Impairment | Best Brothers Group of Companies
Asia-Pacific, Universal Design, May 14 2019 INDIA: It’s called Ranchhod Sees the World and it’s an illustration picture book about Ranchhod Soni, a visually impaired teacher in Gujarat, who has not disability come in the way of discovering new things....
Australia: Consultation Underway for The National Disability Strategy 2010-20 | Best Brothers Group of Companies
The National Disability Strategy 2010-2020 is about creating a more inclusive society that enables Australians with disability to fulfil their potential as equal citizens.It is also the main way Australia implements the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons...
SUDI 2019 – Sustainability and Disability Conference | Best Brothers Group of Companies
Americas, Events, May 13 2019 Event details: Buenos Aires, Argentina, November 25 -26, 2019 Currently more than one billion people (15% of the global population) live with some form of disability. Aging, chronic health issues, and mental health disorders...
The First Jerusalem Conference of Accessibility in Ancient Cities of the World | Best Brothers Group of Companies
Events, Middle East, May 13 2019 Event details: Jerusalem, Israel, September 8 – 10, 2019 The conference aims to share insights and experiences on the following topics: Accessibility in Cities of the Ancient World Personal Perspectives, Theory,...
Musicians with Disabilities Being Failed by Venues | Best Brothers Group of Companies
Built Environment, Europe, May 10 2019 U.K.: Last year, Ruth Patterson’s band Holy Moly and the Crackers tried to book a tour of the UK. But one venue wrote back, refusing to host them because Patterson, who...
Contacta Appointed as Charity’s Exclusive Assistive Hearing Supplier | Best Brothers Group of Companies
Assistive Technology, Europe, May 9 2019 Contacta Systems has been assigned as the chosen supplier of assistive listening technology for the UK’s largest hearing loss charity, Action on Hearing Loss. The two-year initial partnership will see the...
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