Preventing Dangerous Slips and Falls

[15/05/2009] In honour of Older Americans Month, a new series of videos on preventing dangerous, unintentional falls among seniors with vision loss has been launched. Preventing Dangerous Slips and Falls - Read more

Barrier-free Travel by Plane regulated

[28/07/2008] New rules entered into force to offer the disabled and the elderly access to air transport comparable to that of the other passengers flying from airports in the European Union.Barrier-free Travel by Plane regulated - Read more

Vision Loss: New Web Site

[20/04/2007] To help families, caregivers and people directly affected by vision loss, the American Foundation for the Blind, New York, launched a new, totally accessible, multimedia web site.Vision Loss: New Web Site - Read more

Canadian Census Forms Are fully Accessible

[29/03/2006] Census Day is May 16, 2006, and for the first time, the entire country will be able to take part by using an accessible online form. Canadian Census Forms Are fully Accessible - Read more

CNIB Award for Setting New Standard for Accessible Pedestrian Signals

[23/09/2005] The innovation is called Navigator II and is an accessible pedestrian signals (APS) system that does more than just beep.CNIB Award for Setting New Standard for Accessible Pedestrian Signals - Read more

Using Simple Forms in Hospital Can Improve Stroke Care

[19/08/2005] Using standardised forms at the time stroke patients are admitted to and discharged from the hospital can improve care. Using Simple Forms in Hospital Can Improve Stroke Care - Read more

Debenhams Becomes First Prosecution under DDA

[01/08/2005] Debenhams will become the first retailer to be prosecuted under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) for failing to improve physical access to goods and services within its Derby store, the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) revealed.Debenhams Becomes First Prosecution under DDA - Read more

Harry Potter Leads Way for Blind Fans

( Source: REHACARE.de )

[18/07/2005] ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' by JK Rowling will be the first ever novel in the UK to be published simultaneously in braille, large-print and standard print.Harry Potter Leads Way for Blind Fans - Read more

New Study: How Can Television Be Improved for Deaf Children

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[25/04/2005] BBC Broadcast and The National Deaf Children's Society have begun a joint study into how subtitles and sign language on children's television programmes could be improved. New Study: How Can Television Be Improved for Deaf Children - Read more