Canadian City Releases Public Transit App for Enhanced Navigation
August 17, 2021
The Société de transport de Laval in Laval, Quebec has created a new app to help guide persons with disabilities on how to get to a destination using personalized, pre-programmed trip information. Read More
Source: CTV News
Google Launches Program To Hire More People With Autism
August 09, 2021
Google will partner with Stanford University in an effort to make its workforce more neurodiverse and bring more people with autism into its cloud workforce. Read More
Source: Disability Scoop
The City of Colorado Springs Invites Public Comment on Web Accessibility Transition Plan
August 09, 2021
The City of Colorado Springs invites residents with disabilities to comment on its new Web Accessibility Transition Plan to analyze current technology and platforms and identify barriers to access. Read More
Source: Fox 21
National Trends in Disability Employment Releases Monthly Update
August 06, 2021
The National Trends in Disability Employment Monthly Update by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals a decrease in the employment-to-population ratio for working-age people with disabilities. Read More
Source: Kessler Foundation
Australia's 2021 Census to Be Accessible to Persons with Disabilities
August 02, 2021
Australia's 2021 Census website has implemented a range of assistive technologies to ensure digital accessibility for all. Read More
Source: SBS News
UAE Plans Implementation of an Inclusive Education Policy
August 01, 2021
The Ministry of Education in the UAE has adopted an inclusive education policy in public and private schools that follow its curriculum in an effort to provide quality inclusive education. Read More
Source: Khaleej Times
National Disability Strategy Released in the UK
July 28, 2021
The UK’s National Disability Strategy sets out 100 immediate commitments including a focus on accessible housing, easier commuting and better job prospects for persons with disabilities in the UK. Read More
Source: FE News
New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Releases Accessible Events Guide
July 26, 2021
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities has issued an accessible events guide to assist in planning in-person and virtual events that are both inclusive and accessible. Read More
Source: Niagara Frontier Publications
Access Board to Implement New Electronic Records Management System
July 22, 2021
The Access Board is in the process of moving to a new electronic records management system and wants to ensure the new system is accessible to all. Read More
Source: NextGov
Colorado Mandates Accessibility for State and Local Government Websites
July 20, 2021
Colorado will be the first state in the US to require by law that state and local public entities meet website accessibility standards when HB-1110’s requirements are fully implemented. Read More
Source: Colorado Newsline
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