August 24, 2017
NHS Scotland is considering the development and use of technology enabled care such as the use of electronic prescriptions in order to reach more local communities particularly the disability and the elderly community.
August 21, 2017
Barclays customers with disabilities in the UK can now send money securely, faster, easier, simpler, and virtually hands free by using the bank's mobile banking app.
August 17, 2017
Brazilian state officials together with Rep. Damasio have signed the agreement for the "accessibility in libraries" project which will increase accessibility and inclusion in libraries for people with disabilities with the delivery of assistive technology equipment.
August 15, 2017
An Australian tech company is currently developing a new online platform which aims to support the sharing of specially modified vehicles for commuters with disabilities in collaboration with transport companies, disability service providers, technology developers, and specialist rental firms across the country.
August 05, 2017
An Onvia report suggests that with the increasing demand for Ed tech and blended learning in K-12 classrooms, there is also a growing need for accessible and affordable tech tools, improving disability access services, upgrades for smart lighting in government facilities and helping government agencies to better expand their IT capabilities and connect with different agencies.
August 04, 2017
A new study shows that it would take the government more than 200 years for all train stations to be made fully accessible for people with disabilities.
August 04, 2017
A study led by the University of Plymouth indicates that European governments could be doing more to develop policies which makes transportation accessible to the elderly population who are likely to experience some form of disability.
August 02, 2017
Majority of political groups and opposition in Lombardy signed an amendment to the regional budget that allocates 500 thousand euro in 1600 to support the inclusion of children with disabilities attending schools.
August 01, 2017
The Caribbean Telecommunications Union is now close to implementing the Caribbean Video Assistance Service which provides sight assistance for the blind and enables deaf people to communicate directly via the free Personal Universal Communicator application.
July 31, 2017
The Constitutional Review Committee recommended Sign Language to be the 12th official South African language in the country which advocates believe will grant the deaf community access to better educational opportunities, work places, and emergency services.
July 31, 2017
As part of its technology-intensive Smart Cities program, India is turning at least 100 buildings such as government buildings and airports each in 50 cities accessible in a couple of years.
July 25, 2017
Zambia's information and technology regulator signed in July a memorandum of understanding with an agency representing people with disabilities aimed at enhancing access to Information and Communication Technologies for people with disabilities.
