Europe
Request for the United Nations to Create World Universal Accessibility Day | Best Brothers Group of Companies
Built Environment, Europe, News, October 1 2019SPAIN: The Alliance for World Universal Accessibility Day, formed by FC Barcelona, the Barça Foundation, the ‘la Caixa’ Bank Foundation, Barcelona City Council and Mapp4all Universal Accessibility have put together a...
Turkey Provides Support to Persons with Disabilities in Djibouti | Best Brothers Group of Companies
Africa, Asia-Pacific, Assistive Technology, Europe, September 25 2019TURKEY: Turkey’s state-run aid agency has distributed a total of 200 wheelchairs and vocational supplies to disabled people in the Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti, according to a statement on...
Portugal First to Win Accessible Tourism Award | Best Brothers Group of Companies
Europe, Tourism, September 13 2019 PORTUGAL: Portugal is the first country to receive the “Accessible Tourism Destination” award from the World Tourism Organisation (WTO), which recognises the effort in promoting accessibility.“Portugal is the only country to have received...
Blue Badge Applications Open for Persons with Invisible Disabilities | Best Brothers Group of Companies
Europe, Transportation, September 6 2019UNITED KINGDOM: People with hidden disabilities, such as anxiety disorders or brain injuries, can now apply for the Blue Badge disabled parking permits. The move to extend the eligibility for the passes, which allow holders to...
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...
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...
European Commission Provides 20 Cities with Funding for Innovative Projects on Inclusion | Best Brothers Group of Companies
Built Environment, Europe, ICT, Universal Design, August 12 2019 The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) will finance 20 urban projects with €82 million. These projects were put forward by cities under the 4th call for proposals of the Urban Innovative Actions which...
The Barcelona Metro to be Completely Accessible by 2024 | Best Brothers Group of Companies
BARCELONA, SPAIN: As 92 per cent of the Metro is already accessible, the target of 100 per cent accessibility by 2024 seems more than possible, but what more needs to change? The infrastructural developments at Jaume I,...
Tactile Printer for Persons with Visual Impairment | Best Brothers Group of Companies
Americas, Assistive Technology, Europe, August 7 2019 Since it is printed by foaming of a special capsule paper using a thermal printing method, it is small, quiet, and achieves a very high-quality finish compared to the conventional...
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