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By: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Format: PDF
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DownloadFebruary 2013 | English | Pages: 141
Building on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Global Report addresses strong recommendations to all stakeholders – from decision-makers to educators,
January 2013 | English | Pages: 4
The objective of this paper is to develop a new tool for synthesizing the gestures represented within a sign language written form in SignWriting by using a 3D signing avatar.
January 2013 | English | Pages: 9
This paper discusses best practices for banks and other financial institutions, insurance, healthcare, and a myriad of other institutions wishing to accommodate their customers who are blind
December 2012 | English | Pages: 19
This explanatory memorandum presents in further detail the proposal for a new Directive aiming at the approximation of the laws
November 2012 | English | Pages: 117
Australia has a history of early adoption for all things digital.
By: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), New York, and HelpAge International, London
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Size: 2.8 MB
DownloadNovember 2012 | English | Pages: 192
This report aims to raise awareness about the speed of population ageing and, more generally, about the experience of being old in our changing world.
November 2012 | English | Pages: 55
The Incheon Strategy provides the Asian and Pacific region, and the world, with the first set of regionally agreed disability-inclusive development goals.
November 2012 | English | Pages: 292
This book explores the fundamental factors that are shaping the use of the Web for social and economic development.
November 2012 | English | Pages: 36
Mobile technology is raising the quality of education and improving access to it. Early initiatives in mobile education, or “mEducation” are already enhancing learning outcomes worldwide.
October 2012 | English | Pages: 231
This first edition of the European Directory of Health Apps was launched on October 3rd 2012 at the European Health Forum Gastein 2012.
September 2012 | English | Pages: 121
Mobile devices such iPads, iPods and iPhones have taken the world by storm and are increasingly used in teaching and learning
September 2012 | English | Pages: 90
It is about addressing the need of persons with disabilities and others for paratransit service when accessible “fixed-route” bus or rail service is not available