Tag: disabilities
Election telephone should get more people with intellectual disabilities to the polls
“Voting is just difficult. Most of the information you find online is so complicated,” says Fedor van Woerkom. Anyone who calls the Elections Telephone has a good chance of getting…
Maarssen station not accessible to people with disabilities, elevator and escalator broken
The elevator and escalator have come to a standstill after flooding, a ProRail spokesperson said. The elevator shaft door is also broken due to vandalism. That is precisely a part…
Public transport too often unreliable for people with disabilities: ‘Absolutely a major problem’
These problems have major consequences for users, the researchers say. They arrive late for an appointment or get stranded somewhere. It also happens that people completely avoid target group transport.…
Continuing Facile Perth partnership allows Catholic board to help more students with disabilities
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News A continuing partnership between the local Catholic school board and Facile Perth is helping high-school students living with disabilities in Huron-Perth access the support…
Microsoft continues to improve accessibility for gamers with disabilities
When it comes to accessibility, Microsoft and Xbox are way ahead of everyone, it’s no secret. The American giant is also announcing a series of updates and actions in favor…
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,…