The National Association of the Remodeling Industry offers its Universal Design Remodeling Class starting in January. The class will cover the seven principals of universal design: equitable use, flexibility in use, perceptible information, tolerance for error, low physical effort, and… (more…)
Progress has continued in 2011 toward promoting the rights of persons with disabilities in society and development. STATUS OF THE CONVENTION (CRPD) 108 ratifications of the Convention 153 signatories to the Convention Optional Protocol to the… (more…)
Rafinha Bastos, Thaíde, Sophia Reis e Débora Villalba mostram a luta dos cerca de 25 milhões de brasileiros que possuem algum tipo de deficiência e querem seu lugar na sociedade…. (more…)
From The Star, Malaysia:Life isn’t easy, especially when you’re confined to a wheelchair, or have difficulty getting around because of poor eyesight. Imagine not being able to enter a building or even work because of these handicaps. That’s why buildings… (more…)
La asociación Síndrome de Down Burgos promueve, dentro de su participación en la junta directiva del Plan Estratégico de Burgos y con la intención de aunar a todas las asociaciones que trabajan con personas con algún tipo de discapacidad, que… (more…)
Judge George Daniels has ruled that meaningful access to the NYC taxi system is required. Plaintiffs Christopher Noel, Simi Linton, United Spinal, The Taxis for All Campaign, Disabled in Action brought a civil rights class action suit against The New… (more…)
Gratas a Professora Neila Santos:Transforme Sua Fraqueza em Força Um garoto de dez anos de idade decidiu praticar judô, apesar de ter perdido seu braço esquedo em um terrível acidente de carro. O menino ia muito bem. Mas, sem entender… (more…)
CONFERÊNCIA Sudi 2012 – SUSTAINABILITY & DISABILITYSustentabilidade & ACESSIBILIDADESUDI 2012 Conference: (http://sudi.mgt.unm.edu)12 e 13 de junho – Manaus, Brazil Tema: “Criação de empregos em uma economia verde.”Descrição:A Economia Verde vai criar um ponto de (more…)
Judge George Daniels has ruled that meaningful access to the NYC taxi system is required. Plaintiffs Christopher Noel, Simi Linton, United Spinal, The Taxis for All Campaign, Disabled in Action brought a civil rights class action suit against The New York… (more…)
The 2012 Europe in Action will take place in Brussels on 31 May – 2 June 2012. Self-advocates, family members, professionals, and their organisations from all over Europe and beyond will have an opportunity to exchange current employment policies and… (more…)