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  • Quiet Spaces: What International Standards Exist (Part 2)

    Quiet Spaces: What International Standards Exist (Part 2)

    EP 1: https://www.facebook.com/AccessibilityIsFreedom/posts/1397095355794574 Quiet Spaces: What International Standards Exist (Part 2) When we step outside, cities hit us with relentless stimulation — sweltering heat, traffic jams, dust, smoke, endless rushing. Work piles up. Our bodies and minds grow weary. What if we had a place to pause, recharge, and continue? We call these quiet spaces. Following Part 1’s look at Italy and Japan, let’s dive deeper into international standards. 🇯🇵 Japan — Where Quiet Spaces Began: Japan launched sensory rooms at Haneda Airport in December 2020, becoming the nation’s first airport with dedicated spaces. Narita Airport followed, creating rooms for…

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  • People with disabilities receive 1,000 baht allowance TODAY!!!

    People with disabilities receive 1,000 baht allowance TODAY!!!

    Today, April 20, 2026, the disability allowance increases to 1,000 baht per month (up from 800 baht). This 200 baht raise goes to all card holders with existing eligibility, deposited via PromptPay linked to their 13-digit national ID. Children with disabilities already receiving 1,000 baht since 2020 won’t see an increase this round. State welfare card holders receive separate benefits: 300 baht for goods and 750 baht for transport. Thailand actually has three support systems: general card holders get 1,000 baht, Section 33 insured workers receive 8,750 baht disability compensation, and state welfare card holders get over 1,150 baht in…

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  • “Africa Unveils First-Ever Continental ICT Accessibility Standard – 80 Million People with Disabilities Gain Rights, Gain Voice”

    “Africa Unveils First-Ever Continental ICT Accessibility Standard – 80 Million People with Disabilities Gain Rights, Gain Voice”

    Africa is writing a bold new chapter in its history. The African Organization for Standardization (ARSO) has just released the continent’s first-ever ICT accessibility standard — a groundbreaking move that will empower more than 80 million people with disabilities across Africa to access technology on equal terms. This historic progress builds on the African Disability Protocol, which entered into force in May 2024 with 15 AU member states already ratifying it. That legal foundation has now paved the way for real digital rights. The announcement came at the Zero Project Conference 2026, where African accessibility organization inABLE revealed its partnership…

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  • “Good Sidewalks, Good Feelings”

    “Good Sidewalks, Good Feelings”

    Have you ever tripped, stumbled, or had an accident on the sidewalk? Now imagine facing that every single day. Across society, countless voices complain about sidewalks that are unusable, dirty, inconvenient. Some even call them dangerous. Even ministers have spoken about how sidewalks have been obstacles for people with disabilities and older adults. Picture sidewalks that are smooth and level. Wide enough. Free of obstacles. Walking without fear, breathing easily, never worrying about falling. From fear comes relief. From relief comes confidence. Good sidewalks must create good feelings within us: — The feeling of safety — The feeling of being…

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