Tag: A11y
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Vietnam’s New Employment Law Is Exactly How It Should Be Done!!!
First, Vietnam elected its first representative with a disability to parliament. Now, a groundbreaking employment law follows. “The question isn’t whether they are capable,…
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Did You Know? The Tactile Paving You See Every Day Was Born from Friendship in Japan
In 1965, 61 years ago, Seiichi Miyake invented tactile paving to help a close friend who was losing his sight. Two years later, the…
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Airbus Unveils Cabin Allowing Wheelchair Users to Stay in Their Chairs During Flight
Airbus unveiled the Airspace U Suite cabin concept at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg on 14 April 2026. The system enables wheelchair users…
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European Disability Organizations Demand Three Employment Policies
Over 100 European disability organizations are calling on the European Commission to propose three policy pillars for people with disabilities on May 6: 1️⃣…
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5 Countries with the World’s Best Sidewalks” 👍
Let’s check out 5 countries doing sidewalks right! 🇯🇵 Japan — Miyake invented tactile paving over 60 years ago. This standard is now used…
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82nd UN ESCAP Session in Bangkok – Driving a Society That Leaves No One Behind
The 82nd UN ESCAP session was held April 20-24, 2026, at the UN Conference Center in Bangkok. With over 477 participants from 58 member…
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“Monitoring Global Enforcement of New Website and App Accessibility Standards Around the World”
Imagine waking up tomorrow without sight. You would begin to understand how dramatically the digital world around us would change. The WCAG 2.1 Level…
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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…
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“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…
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“Korea’s Supreme Court Rules: Online Marketplaces Must Not Discriminate Against Blind Users!!!”
963 people with visual disabilities joined together to sue a major online marketplace—and they just won at the Supreme Court. This marks the first…