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  • Canada Increases Disability Education Grants by 40% – A Reminder That Equal Education Is a Fundamental Right

    Canada Increases Disability Education Grants by 40% – A Reminder That Equal Education Is a Fundamental Right

    The Canadian Parliament released a report titled “Including Every Child, Benefiting All,” emphasizing that equal education is a fundamental right under the UN Convention. The government increased education grants for students with disabilities to CAD 2,800 per year (approximately 70,000 Baht), up from CAD 2,000 — a 40% increase — without requiring additional expense documentation. Beyond funding, British Columbia changed terminology from “Special Education” to “Inclusive Education” starting July 2024, reflecting a new understanding: this is education where everyone learns together, not segregating students. The Vancouver School Board is also developing a 2025–2028 accessibility plan using Universal Design for Learning…

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  • “8 Days Until Deadline: U.S. Agencies Face $230K+ Penalties for WCAG 2.1 AA Non-Compliance!!!”

    “8 Days Until Deadline: U.S. Agencies Face $230K+ Penalties for WCAG 2.1 AA Non-Compliance!!!”

    Just 8 days remain until the ADA Title II correction period expires for WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance. State agencies and universities across the United States are scrambling to update websites and digital services—or face guaranteed penalties exceeding 8 million baht ($230,464) for repeated violations. WCAG 2.1 Level AA sets the standard for accessible web content, ensuring people of all abilities—including those with physical, visual, and cognitive disabilities—can navigate, understand, and interact with digital services. The U.S. Department of Justice issued this rule on April 24, 2024. State and local government websites under ADA Title II must now support all…

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  • “26 Years of BMTA & Disability Community Progress – 1,520 New EV Buses, Every Single One Accessible!!!”

    “26 Years of BMTA & Disability Community Progress – 1,520 New EV Buses, Every Single One Accessible!!!”

    Since August 5, 1999, when Bangkok buses first introduced 4 wheelchair-accessible vehicles, to 2018 when 489 more low-floor NGV buses were added — this transformation came from 26 years of continuous collaboration between BMTA and the disability community network. Now BMTA is bringing in 1,520 EV buses, with a mandate that every single one must be low-floor and fully accessible. Full delivery by the end of this year. This isn’t just new buses — it’s a renewed commitment to elevating equality standards. Thanks to TOR data from our friends at BMTA. Bangkok has clear bus accessibility data, while other provinces…

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  • Disability and Education in Thailand – The Alarming Educational Attainment of People with Disabilities!!!” Part 1

    Disability and Education in Thailand – The Alarming Educational Attainment of People with Disabilities!!!” Part 1

    With a total population of 70.3 million across 77 provinces, Thailand has 13.38 million children aged 0–17 according to National Statistical Office data. Among them, 157,369 children have disabilities — representing 1.18% of all Thai children. Special education in Thailand operates through two pathways: special schools or special education centers designed for children requiring specialized care and tailored environments, and inclusive education where children with disabilities learn alongside their peers in regular schools. Both are essential because each individual has different physical conditions and needs. Data from the Bureau of Special Education Administration (BSEA) as of September 26, 2025 shows…

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