Tag: disabilities
Utrecht residents with disabilities struggle with complicated parking systems: ‘It is not feasible’
Jessica Heeman from Utrecht is becoming desperate about the parking system in Utrecht. She has an 11-year-old daughter with a disability and therefore a disabled parking permit. But every time…
Point Edward camp helps cyclists with disabilities get rolling
News Local News Published Jul 21, 2023 • Last updated 6 hours ago • 2 minute read Volunteer Allison Knapp runs next to Cole Stewart, 8, cycling in the parking…
In Paris, geeks and people with disabilities design prototypes together
News Published on 07/14/2023 at 12:00 p.m. Updated 07/14/2023 at 12:00 p.m. Reading 2 mins. Designed for one person but useful for all: tech professionals work in Paris with people…
Escalators and elevators often broken down at Utrecht stations, travelers with disabilities suffer
According to the ProRail spokesperson, the failure of the lifts and escalators has various causes. He mentions wear and tear, water damage, but also travelers. “Sometimes this happens accidentally, for…
AI, an artificial and complementary sense for people with disabilities
News Published on 06/25/2023 at 10:51 a.m. Updated 06/25/2023 at 10:51 a.m. Reading 2 mins. Far from being a gadget, artificial intelligence can change the lives of people with disabilities,…
Workers with occupational disabilities are on strike in Utrecht today for more pay: ‘People should eat dry bread at work’
The VNG also wants to increase the wages of these employees, but says there is no money. “They do very important work, but strictly speaking they are not municipal officials.…
Workers with occupational disabilities are on strike in Utrecht today for more pay: ‘People should eat dry bread at work’
The VNG also wants to increase the wages of these employees, but says there is no money. “They do very important work, but strictly speaking they are not municipal officials.…
These new accessibility tools will help people with disabilities use their smartphones
News Published on 05/18/2023 at 08:15 Updated 05/18/2023 at 08:15 Reading 1 min. On the eve of World Accessibility Awareness Day, which takes place on Thursday, May 18, Apple is…
The Council of Europe accuses France of violating the rights of people with disabilities
News Published on 04/18/2023 at 2:15 p.m. Updated 04/18/2023 at 2:15 p.m. Reading 4 mins. In a decision published Monday, April 17, the Council of Europe accuses France of having…
These stars who have children with disabilities
Like everyone else, the stars are faced with the difficulties of life and must cope when they learn that one of their children suffers from a form of disability. Samuel…