[PDFlist] FW: GAATES Global Accessibility News January 23

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From: GAATES Global Accessibility News [mailto:globalaccessibilitynews at gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, 23 January 2017 4:25 PM
To: Simione Bula <infor at pacificdisability.org>
Subject: GAATES Global Accessibility News January 23

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January 23, 2017

Global Accessibility News

Earthquake experiences of people with vision disabilities documented<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wReNlGXo-gAC0NauKDpfPQ5j2xp-y5MEGqfGGujPUM454CjifNKSE8XQMamjVrTrYF4m9t9YEwmSK5kHjKqfB3cwZ7VZgCZQLAOnr7hR4-ON3H82Brx2F0r1N5n1I3T6BUmDHdmOu51AFQZTz_z9otTXsnTg4pX3SeI5nDXLEycGWLqlQjC0XLUaS7RrtbTQVTNJfmA6bLnfff02QPczuP3nXv9KGfFmv81JcshAYdTRDJrNItCQXyjSzR0wTcEdVL4lgalHIoq6sR_qOKnU2r2hHFiMoKAfh0uD3BlCBZwnHUbDckk_jA==&c=5oAbrJ6UBUkzdUsocs1C9BWZ8ClxDmmL5U3Vkwmcg9R1R-DbHlONBw==&ch=1B7to3zNB7TgebGc5sduw0BeGZN3SVX4gOWVzE2rV6WNSPfwtaQYhA==>

Asia-Pacific Jan 23, 2017
Residents with vision disabilities faced further challenges that have now been documented by Massey University’s Dr Gretchen Good and Dr Suzanne Phibbs of the College..

[Dr Gretchen Good with her assistance dog Caz, and Dr Suzanne Phibbs]

Saudi Arabia takes steps to make Hajj sites accessible<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wReNlGXo-gAC0NauKDpfPQ5j2xp-y5MEGqfGGujPUM454CjifNKSE8XQMamjVrTrfWE2SdDKfcDeB22dYViWVyWNvPgjZzrk0XeJ3eCzNPf9lzZ4JU2m6mjiThJEOrPEftj69FkiT5Clr3IPhrfXsO_kVaUbFHDDWba3rGrOL6DhubYzJFZT8Y-5qivkIk9a0zr85OGdvSLdG-JHe0hF_92gaEF0dRPBn1ZzJyW6-BlTXTv0mqxuzEGcTlbS7I4fnPWhscLOZR7JroeNy-yPb9DgTWlZ_Uat&c=5oAbrJ6UBUkzdUsocs1C9BWZ8ClxDmmL5U3Vkwmcg9R1R-DbHlONBw==&ch=1B7to3zNB7TgebGc5sduw0BeGZN3SVX4gOWVzE2rV6WNSPfwtaQYhA==>

Middle East Jan 23, 2017
Crown Prince Muhammad bin Naif, deputy premier, minister of interior and chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee, has issued directives to study the recommendations made by..

[Makkah]

Indian government issues guidelines for persons with disabilities in cinema halls<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wReNlGXo-gAC0NauKDpfPQ5j2xp-y5MEGqfGGujPUM454CjifNKSE8XQMamjVrTrmeYn2Z-tpLP226PnxvyUD4QbAPJtqkcaK-IQnwr8iIponzO0TQkqDcshBowKtz2tgwHoT-UQ2M0qW2ZuLuzusZWUBFpTaFiAW6CGiIYgIujmdfBhQ7arE1uJ7ZVqY7aGndZCHoinrJKyCku1WmfEcq75PiJ9uUUoZyYSNWmTIJe5K8PzlLphSaQG7hLR68udYojntyzacov_RrnVtNdkvCQLca25ML0jrEE7eTN8TiiGn9vpVXRgKKcsX4wxJVeu&c=5oAbrJ6UBUkzdUsocs1C9BWZ8ClxDmmL5U3Vkwmcg9R1R-DbHlONBw==&ch=1B7to3zNB7TgebGc5sduw0BeGZN3SVX4gOWVzE2rV6WNSPfwtaQYhA==>

Asia-Pacific Jan 23, 2017
PANAJI: Following the Supreme Court’s order stating that all cinema halls in India should play the national anthem before a feature film and that all present..

16 Microsoft Accessibility sessions slated for CSUN 2017<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wReNlGXo-gAC0NauKDpfPQ5j2xp-y5MEGqfGGujPUM454CjifNKSE8XQMamjVrTrkUpfRSdP7kFQP_sdRRHdfWuCGVzUT6oGjc8p4oLGApIflBnqja52_HJoCvzwrqVwGZYdHTETVSPxN1BewnHimfOl6lC_o1AHzRAIU6vrcWOQLjxcOAtm5qNSACZWMuXw02jfcAe0mliFFY1iNiFTdAtdv_zG3y0vfGc4kj3eegWC567uTQMDyujvtQOAV4VNQ1yRsIt6yxcaKauTIwtRkaGwrZXRO_UI&c=5oAbrJ6UBUkzdUsocs1C9BWZ8ClxDmmL5U3Vkwmcg9R1R-DbHlONBw==&ch=1B7to3zNB7TgebGc5sduw0BeGZN3SVX4gOWVzE2rV6WNSPfwtaQYhA==>

Americas Jan 23, 2017
Microsoft will hold 16 sessions, including presentations on new accessibility benefits in Microsoft products and services, at the annual California State University, Northridge (CSUN) Assistive Technology..

FEDOMA implements new advocacy project in Malawi<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wReNlGXo-gAC0NauKDpfPQ5j2xp-y5MEGqfGGujPUM454CjifNKSE8XQMamjVrTrH5Q4jRdc3pLPmJ5Iv2b3uphL_JUzGMDn7Gn7ZV-HAykrovRhlYXLWs6K78Yq20mm0ZL35qnHwnERpXxr5WqjdzRzUc9GZ_Kzaasrm91tRLBgHvyqtodFYi9s7kftyhpQEFyY1w5ixDSI8Jc1XwfwXZRC8Q8V9k3Btvgk_Lf1a_TiXAzucQrBYAImPEvJ3ARDMx1yuTNx6URKnC2-EXXw9w==&c=5oAbrJ6UBUkzdUsocs1C9BWZ8ClxDmmL5U3Vkwmcg9R1R-DbHlONBw==&ch=1B7to3zNB7TgebGc5sduw0BeGZN3SVX4gOWVzE2rV6WNSPfwtaQYhA==>

Africa Jan 23, 2017
MALAWI: In a bid to counter low participation of people with disabilities in socioeconomic development, Federation of Disability organisation in Malawi (FEDOMA) has begun implementing..

Art Museums Offer Tours for Visitors with Vision Disabilities<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wReNlGXo-gAC0NauKDpfPQ5j2xp-y5MEGqfGGujPUM454CjifNKSE8XQMamjVrTr1_ebAEkKMdg__GcIqNuZYUzPvzgm75B8ZuxxlUTMItKOBOOeVm7-w5JHzi7hqWuyWtGUu_nbNJaXEdtPOxSVsuxxIx6QhHw7Pu9O1sF5EsAeCn73KLQqtMMbBWGV7d_Xzi_px-d79f8S0fBBI-hBBWqF75mGytrQsCdj_4ylOXENib3Q3r50bM57h9-j5ZAyEV2ZodZufHIGx-j_qdc8tJAfGU6gbSmel5cu1cRfQd0=&c=5oAbrJ6UBUkzdUsocs1C9BWZ8ClxDmmL5U3Vkwmcg9R1R-DbHlONBw==&ch=1B7to3zNB7TgebGc5sduw0BeGZN3SVX4gOWVzE2rV6WNSPfwtaQYhA==>

Asia-Pacific Jan 22, 2017
For visitors people who are blind and have low vision, many of the experiences sighted people take for granted aren’t available, such as going to an..

People with disabilities reveal their experiences of social care<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wReNlGXo-gAC0NauKDpfPQ5j2xp-y5MEGqfGGujPUM454CjifNKSE8XQMamjVrTrlD_shgZnO3Pnkh5tCTVmrdDV3XNC3B40P0udvP5ZPqWVe4hKX3VzZLfLOqA6DknLOoc46FE5EDDUIGq4r35RNaED7RRgfepXvm9E7PGlnlbZ5XbaApxE1CWSKOet8Y9H4qa6IDtPgB7-287p2hbKp-8Li_WtD5JQnatwwpnCa8Z2QUFh6lmGkyMKvvGFJlLTsELfjr5Qw2qK-U2EvlNO2LMAYDtghSDyuachr-hEBvQ=&c=5oAbrJ6UBUkzdUsocs1C9BWZ8ClxDmmL5U3Vkwmcg9R1R-DbHlONBw==&ch=1B7to3zNB7TgebGc5sduw0BeGZN3SVX4gOWVzE2rV6WNSPfwtaQYhA==>

Europe Jan 22, 2017
At a time when Social Care in England is at a ‘tipping point’, according to the Care Quality Commission, it is vital that local authorities find..

ICT Accessibility Policy Available for Open Comment<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wReNlGXo-gAC0NauKDpfPQ5j2xp-y5MEGqfGGujPUM454CjifNKSE8XQMamjVrTrDlno9V4XqlXsmsq8Lvb-O9_PoRIAqJzBSOAk9ohQAMd2XB4gVwuBWDpVrxxhH21_wdvAuYybQEpJdB2OR1OSOm7nQ-5vEsJIK3oyIZNxlRpCoUgQCSHjYD31ruFBSKTH9G_d5eEGbmaRuF2tHZAcWH69YxirsX6oeprdBEb2T9fqwHiC65IEHhVKJaI_7CJuCAnLEGQYdcVy6bSAF3JivtXlcuwHAuW_&c=5oAbrJ6UBUkzdUsocs1C9BWZ8ClxDmmL5U3Vkwmcg9R1R-DbHlONBw==&ch=1B7to3zNB7TgebGc5sduw0BeGZN3SVX4gOWVzE2rV6WNSPfwtaQYhA==>

Americas Jan 21, 2017
Among the short-term recommendations made by the Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion was the adoption of a Universitywide policy on information and communication technology (ICT)..

[Disability sign in place of enter key]

Unique project to improve life for youth with disabilities<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wReNlGXo-gAC0NauKDpfPQ5j2xp-y5MEGqfGGujPUM454CjifNKSE8XQMamjVrTrvT2YikC4hVKBBn1bSwTfykozZpGAuSLjCl5GM8p1F4f3noKSztmeIlES68mQBq4PNkyFcVCLpptRRB6QQWX-WBaOPQE0Ebldmv58TlF20_nVdIeifDL9tgwa3_sMOuB2F7xM-_ORlRu_91VenOrt0khWR3dY8hHWf1nWNsR6Jk4RG_K5y0rm5IZ6BDRAN5Z8Ta8J8v6HKb80F8cQ921lBD0cGCt2DZoR&c=5oAbrJ6UBUkzdUsocs1C9BWZ8ClxDmmL5U3Vkwmcg9R1R-DbHlONBw==&ch=1B7to3zNB7TgebGc5sduw0BeGZN3SVX4gOWVzE2rV6WNSPfwtaQYhA==>

Europe Jan 20, 2017
Sangeeta Bagga-Gupta, professor of education at the School of Education and Communication, Jönköping University, has been awarded nearly 8 million from the Swedish Research..

Peru launches tech jobs network for persons with disabilities<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wReNlGXo-gAC0NauKDpfPQ5j2xp-y5MEGqfGGujPUM454CjifNKSE8XQMamjVrTr_CdzcgZXk1h3rWLvsyV3qZxRtEPnB7h8jM59pMVRL4fd_riPsQJ9ZXZAE4TU-NmeEnJDbx1B5cwIr8AGMhv3oD_oPFxvgu1V1P1caFp7pT-9cDgzbsQNcf8J6uynvaOSHUXi2xgFaYxuT1Q-eM5jZWVFgjcKt1ql7diQCddT4_ZPO7IZ5NNLSI1UteKdiz9pa-1-WQwCCNmHwOdnV7O5SDUbaugUY2UaZY0BQyi6Ql4=&c=5oAbrJ6UBUkzdUsocs1C9BWZ8ClxDmmL5U3Vkwmcg9R1R-DbHlONBw==&ch=1B7to3zNB7TgebGc5sduw0BeGZN3SVX4gOWVzE2rV6WNSPfwtaQYhA==>

Americas Jan 20, 2017
LIMA: Only two out of ten persons with disabilities get a job in Peru, hence the importance of alternatives to change such situation, such as the..

[People with vision disabilities working in a call center]

Make railway stations accessible for persons with disabilities: HC<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wReNlGXo-gAC0NauKDpfPQ5j2xp-y5MEGqfGGujPUM454CjifNKSE8XQMamjVrTrgTORNZm4GQjMF5itIoluktwdAwh294gd10rBo_xFByLXRZeGcVQH5z7lh6i2IVfzbXxhHe3KOtyAN2OwZJ3DMBjsmZgjhYybcxqxhaHQjpBmUlBOymPBSI9r95KPdoP1-CyrANqWpu68GwLlHerLKby-azTJ2E-ch1NsH_VYLWbeXpzuE_EATUS1QDZ5Ube2mEsaIn7ijTPnBd1SX1kZXyROH4OcX7CIuGk9OKVvtws=&c=5oAbrJ6UBUkzdUsocs1C9BWZ8ClxDmmL5U3Vkwmcg9R1R-DbHlONBw==&ch=1B7to3zNB7TgebGc5sduw0BeGZN3SVX4gOWVzE2rV6WNSPfwtaQYhA==>

Asia-Pacific Jan 20, 2017
MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Wednesday warned the Railways that it will initiate contempt proceedings against the general managers of Central and Western Railways..

[A wheelchair user being assisted to board a train at Egmore railway station]

Walmart sued after firing employee with down syndrome<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wReNlGXo-gAC0NauKDpfPQ5j2xp-y5MEGqfGGujPUM454CjifNKSE8XQMamjVrTr9ssT5unfdgVX_t1ikk7Y_K4lRnJEcf0Kk5_3OXrsNhOt3tZ-daC4MPJISG8JepGHmc4sjsPZbobAF6FK6GbQOiG2OuXeudI3nDsnCNsUOtTqA7xtQ0NT8IZXPn-pHb1Qn5suoBfZ9-_IV9DlFvmqwqG_G1iewloaw5YDyflO7E855MYtIxmnWMnI64DBGwKLkYTL_aCIkingnubELSugRqu6RwPK9Anh&c=5oAbrJ6UBUkzdUsocs1C9BWZ8ClxDmmL5U3Vkwmcg9R1R-DbHlONBw==&ch=1B7to3zNB7TgebGc5sduw0BeGZN3SVX4gOWVzE2rV6WNSPfwtaQYhA==>

Americas Jan 20, 2017
MILWAUKEE, WIS.: Walmart violated federal law when it failed to accommodate and fired a longtime employee because of her disability, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission..

New campaign ‘Through their Eyes’ launched for children with disabilities<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wReNlGXo-gAC0NauKDpfPQ5j2xp-y5MEGqfGGujPUM454CjifNKSE8XQMamjVrTrxvH9W1Cdw6Iuzwu0etIza8rn-7hF2ZQ27QZ-dltqzQizKTYwQgA71w8pB3iC04QuIR4QrYPJDZ7BX1UZO96JCem9mT7at8p8a4zGHR1wWWcV5vv26k-mfxJadOErzic1kv1NXBiWamFPYZu8dYcqm-7klbbCL0-1jSSy1-1nkTnyyNsfPdu1zQn4ge-SZp47rLkzqmA2e10kd-LGRWA58_tbuSUKMPoNtAWsqq0u5K14AZ_njsTrfQ==&c=5oAbrJ6UBUkzdUsocs1C9BWZ8ClxDmmL5U3Vkwmcg9R1R-DbHlONBw==&ch=1B7to3zNB7TgebGc5sduw0BeGZN3SVX4gOWVzE2rV6WNSPfwtaQYhA==>

Middle East Jan 20, 2017
DUBAI: Noor Dubai Foundation in collaboration with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has launched an awareness campaign in schools called ‘Through their Eyes’ to address..

Supermarket introduces electric shopping carts for people with disabilities<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wReNlGXo-gAC0NauKDpfPQ5j2xp-y5MEGqfGGujPUM454CjifNKSE8XQMamjVrTrrYsfd1lZI23cxsiNXnMtTOxnsjP9w0d1fwDIdOEU7-vmwCkkt-Xt0tU54TN4m6esrlq2-ODFj4wZG7ppSOrx4NFKEmkHEn1bOUpnWGPvFCzYLLlFgm2wUANEukqTUDJPpQnQDKtMRIld3rqM_j3Xx7tmTTgGjgLcxjsojnMJiGD4Hr9YgVFzIa7DM3mqI0J45CHl8nyGsM3-KnK9FuorsnB0bkG4ieMucB4RUX6zFilybrPbrJLfD4--mws-pdo5&c=5oAbrJ6UBUkzdUsocs1C9BWZ8ClxDmmL5U3Vkwmcg9R1R-DbHlONBw==&ch=1B7to3zNB7TgebGc5sduw0BeGZN3SVX4gOWVzE2rV6WNSPfwtaQYhA==>

Africa Jan 19, 2017
NAIROBI, KENYA: The National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has announced plans to embark on a national crackdown against property developers flouting the accessibility code..

[shopping cart]

Supporting Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wReNlGXo-gAC0NauKDpfPQ5j2xp-y5MEGqfGGujPUM454CjifNKSE8XQMamjVrTryGj1aT1ThRKJ3IZB7SCbPaonXml53EN4vbrWyFPVXYrzkTr-UdXvo3zOX_AYLUzO2I1l8bB1XrDqV4jEIz7LbuQzwJhwiL3UxS4NJBA4X69T499WWvvMvnYGVWmPoHLR7ZGWjqANGkTuG5HBNf9ORIs-j7uZe8MvWQzIujUhMagUJyXNHSsQ8TOfixSlyDWLmODrKDSXh1hDdWcTvfT4yfeHlDTfTkoQ&c=5oAbrJ6UBUkzdUsocs1C9BWZ8ClxDmmL5U3Vkwmcg9R1R-DbHlONBw==&ch=1B7to3zNB7TgebGc5sduw0BeGZN3SVX4gOWVzE2rV6WNSPfwtaQYhA==>

Americas Jan 19, 2017
VANCOUVER, BC: The Government of Canada is committed to eliminating systemic barriers and delivering equal opportunities to all Canadians with disabilities. The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister..

CIBC introduces new initiative to support employment for Canadians with Disabilities<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wReNlGXo-gAC0NauKDpfPQ5j2xp-y5MEGqfGGujPUM454CjifNKSE8XQMamjVrTrInmPOFGbi641zEKVFZbhSHZ4tuHg-MwucZISVQqs-rMR4qJjzy5wuIkhKuR6FukRMomFHAf8yUkBCt9Y-6hmh8SxyX3PN9amCGY6wvZFkIRzSsKU2e-mXft_4N3AmImY-V4oe38f3uaylIxOIkhNDTWoFslJknqgd2sh3kmVVInf8zAeSsHEuVXh5oYuXLXlr9puTc8XZy9T0-LAYP61X24pvJ2Xo3Soke9RUxb5Xzxfo_7T08Dd0oufPetpqcKy3oVSgTQSRr4=&c=5oAbrJ6UBUkzdUsocs1C9BWZ8ClxDmmL5U3Vkwmcg9R1R-DbHlONBw==&ch=1B7to3zNB7TgebGc5sduw0BeGZN3SVX4gOWVzE2rV6WNSPfwtaQYhA==>

Americas Jan 19, 2017
TORONTO: Committed to increasing employment opportunities for individuals living with a disability, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) announced it is partnering with Magnet, an online..

Students developing gesture control technologies to help persons with disabilities<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wReNlGXo-gAC0NauKDpfPQ5j2xp-y5MEGqfGGujPUM454CjifNKSE8XQMamjVrTruM5WcOQ1a58KVXZROEAZ44cQPiV-Id3kLXQXed1Z2HQWJRPovrnhOB89B9T-gVh4-Bp_RdDqQSMDaZ-TuHj3pEw_FI1v1ArZaiVBV-8ZX8Hig2X0SkTgVGORZpcIRRPUZI4tmY6gnux-P6zgDYt6LjKcL9ELx_hhkql5oAm5YWFjFOg5bwyLxDo0CQClTMJkCvZuMG0tqop-evewu40WF3uJvY1HY84s12fJ7X8gbi4o_NjVrIptDoDWmmGt5DCM&c=5oAbrJ6UBUkzdUsocs1C9BWZ8ClxDmmL5U3Vkwmcg9R1R-DbHlONBw==&ch=1B7to3zNB7TgebGc5sduw0BeGZN3SVX4gOWVzE2rV6WNSPfwtaQYhA==>

Middle East Jan 18, 2017
DUBAI: Technology that can help persons with disabilities by using body movements to control artificial limbs and other devices is being developed at UAE University. Smart Gesture..

Namibia promotes inclusive education<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wReNlGXo-gAC0NauKDpfPQ5j2xp-y5MEGqfGGujPUM454CjifNKSE8XQMamjVrTrYExvLKLLi48kVO5KQfrFHZKrok8vSn2-T5Gq-4uXLTnWit2jsEBSldxYhgDkqm3lzvXhoyZyH_e9s_vZSaJerFQRytEp-OMspGU-QU1mOxl8HgXrvcbOqviEnRincDUKXtUmkmNPQPhlLyzLuCaVh7lbN8hI-lw1OFLhiwXtBsSVS8kk4SmNK6wJBchxVU5xSni3D1jIOCE=&c=5oAbrJ6UBUkzdUsocs1C9BWZ8ClxDmmL5U3Vkwmcg9R1R-DbHlONBw==&ch=1B7to3zNB7TgebGc5sduw0BeGZN3SVX4gOWVzE2rV6WNSPfwtaQYhA==>

Africa Jan 18, 2017
On a cloudy morning, students dispatch from an assembly point to their classrooms. This is at Westmont High School located in Otjomuise residential area in Namibian..

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Americas Jan 18, 2017
SURREY, BC: The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, visited the Centre for Child Development of the Lower Mainland to announce..

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Europe Jan 17, 2017
LONDON: It’s not uncommon for customers visiting London’s Jubilee Place, Canary Wharf Starbucks to sign “good morning” and “thank you” as they place their orders..

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Asia-Pacific Jan 17, 2017
JAIPUR, INDIA: Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje said that the state government is in discussion with an organization to open a college for students with hearing..

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Americas Jan 17, 2017
TORONTO: The University of Gondar and Canada’s Queen’s University announced a 10-year, USD$24.2 million partnership to advance inclusive higher education for young people with disabilities..

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Asia-Pacific Jan 17, 2017
BHUBANESWAR, INDIA: In a bid to sensitize people to problems arising from mobility disabilities, We Care a travelling festival will showcase films on the theme from..

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