Built Environment
New Inclusive Public Buses Raise Optimism Among Persons with Disabilities | Best Brothers Group of Companies
Africa, Transportation, September 5 2019RWANDA: For Jean Bosco Nzaramba, a person living with disability who loves to travel, using public transportation used to be a hustle. “It was difficult to find comfortable seats. Sometimes the last seat on...
Makeathon to Build Tech for Persons with Disabilities in Kazakhstan | Best Brothers Group of Companies
Asia-Pacific, Events, September 4 2019KAZAKHSTAN: Creative innovators will attempt to solve challenges set by people with disabilities in just 72 hours at the capital’s Tikkun Olam Makers (TOM): Nur-Sultan Makeathon Oct. 25-28, reports the Nazarbayev University press office....
Film Partnership Focuses on Accessible Tourism in Scotland | Best Brothers Group of Companies
SCOTLAND: A Glasgow-based manufacturer of accessible vehicles has been working with a leading German broadcaster and a tour operator on an initiative that supports disabled tourism in Scotland. ZDF has filmed at many venues, including Edinburgh CastleAllied Vehicles...
Myanmar Opens First Cafe Accessible for Persons with Hearing Impairment | Best Brothers Group of Companies
Asia-Pacific, Built Environment, News, August 26 2019MYANMAR: A first-ever private eatery run by staff with hearing impairment was opened in Myanmar’s Yangon earlier this month, creating a deaf-friendly environment.“The Able,” a sign language book cafe, is entirely...
New Universal Design Guide Aims to make Public Spaces Pleasant for All | Best Brothers Group of Companies
Americas, Universal Design, August 23 2019UNITED STATES: When the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) passed in 1990, it set forth expectations around how buildings and public spaces should be designed to accommodate limited mobility. Over the years, the guidelines...
WHO: 8.5 Million Nigerians Experiencing Hearing Impairment | Best Brothers Group of Companies
Africa, News, August 19 2019The World Health Organisation (WHO) has disclosed that 8.5 million Nigerians have a disabling hearing loss.In the same vein, an audiologist, at the King Saud University, Saudi Arabia, Prof. Dele Owolawi, has revealed...
Greater Push to Accelerate Implementation of Accessible India Campaign | Best Brothers Group of Companies
Asia-Pacific, Built Environment, Universal Design, August 16 2019INDIA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked for introduction of a mobile application to help the disabled facing difficulty in accessing means of transport and government buildings upload pictures of...
Disability Network Announces Nominees For Annual Ability Award | Best Brothers Group of Companies
Europe, Events, August 15 2019HOLLAND: Disability Network/Lakeshore (DNL) will present its ninth annual Ability Award, recognizing an individual within the Lakeshore region who promotes a spirit of inclusion and a community without barriers. All nominees will be recognized at...
Disability Organization Encourages Companies to Improve Accessible Travel Services | Best Brothers Group of Companies
Europe, Tourism, August 14 2019UNITED KINGDOM: A call to action has been issued to travel companies to support disabled clients and improve their service and sales through a public pledge. We Are Purple, a company set up...
Gyms for Persons with Mobility Impairment Gain Traction | Best Brothers Group of Companies
TOKYO, JAPAN: A little more than a year remains before the start of the Tokyo Paralympics, and sports facilities for the disabled are being built across Japan and competitions being held for para athletes. The Paralympics are...
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