[PDFlist] FW: GAATES Global Accessibility News March 6

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From: GAATES Global Accessibility News [mailto:globalaccessibilitynews at gmail.com]
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To: Simione Bula <infor at pacificdisability.org>
Subject: GAATES Global Accessibility News March 6

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March 6, 2017

Global Accessibility News

Indonesia’s train operator to provide portable ramps to help passengers with disabilities access trains<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h-RjuQFd-TpzMjz6S2k_Y9xJmvsdBmmo4qPys8nsJxHA8osWYlOQ_B5WdmPalhWGhhczS7SQ88f0qEcxGX4xTsUbNqD8Tdn-Atloye56ejNlraTzocfr8HqeqQEw0Y3-7cz70-hV7XIF-sQx5MCrRxCF9IUFUWxCbLi2dO2xGK3RWgmqaIIFYrZ56W65zHqT8aOfYGZXlme6N_8l8nr7Fr1TBL8Zjl_HdhvLR4cS5hDOj299eLCEmhWqnekcRAw1tigHZuAHBQeotTzrQhe0ksx_AEzabHxqimUCyXVDs8EtEOY4fpkRe737ggkeC1Bgs5p0ueLU54V_3rKBn--nbnog4WEm4bbP&c=MDy4le66WudodXQl_gr4tcYMs1FWruyWACLcVYA5dRvK3f3v5nga4w==&ch=IxVNUq-JeoDhnyFPKXp9c9kW9bcdahhs_HS0YvFJ8N9zbrF1tro-Uw==>

Asia-Pacific Mar 6, 2017
JAKARTA: Commuter train operator PT KAI Commuter Jabodetabek (KCJ) has launched portable ramps as part of efforts to provide more inclusive services for its customers with..

[PT KAI Commuter Jabodetabek’s staff help a passenger in a wheelchair to board a train using a portable ramp]

Minister Qualtrough reinforces the Government of Canada’s commitment to accessibility<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h-RjuQFd-TpzMjz6S2k_Y9xJmvsdBmmo4qPys8nsJxHA8osWYlOQ_B5WdmPalhWGJo1RPddupSbEhQo-hyd3LUqSVTrozHeqlAI_KRp2tpxka0VoevBdERaHNOU4PW67nrrrkAcr1P-LSnVNBLOMy0aPufN25hd4VdWY_20_drnwIRhHNHWK4LC3C4bYUz0FGW1C8e6qdq9AQKYbTURl_WDHU5QqTOBt3gIbptwRB6HeUIcKz5wvCU8wjTGhAXK3Qj1B9vpCtN8If35_-stbKQy5sj2Zg60adGsvuGEAK4-2n4kKqPQRawVwR4ryZuDBoDFSS9_O-FA=&c=MDy4le66WudodXQl_gr4tcYMs1FWruyWACLcVYA5dRvK3f3v5nga4w==&ch=IxVNUq-JeoDhnyFPKXp9c9kW9bcdahhs_HS0YvFJ8N9zbrF1tro-Uw==>

Americas Mar 6, 2017
GATINEAU, QUEBEC: The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, joined world leaders at the 2017 International Initiative for Disability Leadership (IIDL) Conference...

[Carla Qualtrough]

Qatar stresses need to integrate persons with disabilities<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h-RjuQFd-TpzMjz6S2k_Y9xJmvsdBmmo4qPys8nsJxHA8osWYlOQ_B5WdmPalhWGaWZjScxAZffQA7xC1PfmiCjs70a-8iELckdd25RDwsGgTWsNMXywlq7zEbo8A6I7Q2YWxeg2hbGE7Jyme285omgiuMy4qfhQxtnlmQip3B3vXJKLoLiUpXm4jzTudMhDtq_EXgiL7TM5JbL4OEST6EIfFzsv_Qk54zTUk9LCL2AgJ-0O1gtf1934hfo5c1_EjUSOXbcLZ3gRwqbOh9kNoLs6r0M4JLdy&c=MDy4le66WudodXQl_gr4tcYMs1FWruyWACLcVYA5dRvK3f3v5nga4w==&ch=IxVNUq-JeoDhnyFPKXp9c9kW9bcdahhs_HS0YvFJ8N9zbrF1tro-Uw==>

Middle East Mar 6, 2017
DUBAI: Qatar emphasised the need to work towards the integration of persons with disabilities through the provision of appropriate support for them and their families. Qatar’s persons..

Assistive Technology Conference AT TOPIA in Sharjah<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h-RjuQFd-TpzMjz6S2k_Y9xJmvsdBmmo4qPys8nsJxHA8osWYlOQ_B5WdmPalhWGW0mBwhlMc-PYUV1haqaXmoH8ALFidlC896VMqcJ1c1OQs38pX8yMtyfmu0SE2PtfKfAZXB1bK6PVFT8PzKpEI_72-koee8Fflvbel9tJaX-HGBikcfB0-sYafXpkc2Een4BfqJGvl6F6M-Dbzn4Ng0h6qcNSC_PIIVT5_jl9arFCNaXwKYcLD1pNRooCnyofoVWI66qQIvOF85k8ocvSd2Ja4xuzqrZ5&c=MDy4le66WudodXQl_gr4tcYMs1FWruyWACLcVYA5dRvK3f3v5nga4w==&ch=IxVNUq-JeoDhnyFPKXp9c9kW9bcdahhs_HS0YvFJ8N9zbrF1tro-Uw==>

Middle East Mar 5, 2017
SHARJAH, UAE: The Assistive Technology Conference AT TOPIA 2017, which will take place in Sharjah, UAE, March 9-11, 2017 at the Sharjah Expo Center, organized...

[Conference Banner]

Calls to make infrastructure accessible for persons with disabilities<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h-RjuQFd-TpzMjz6S2k_Y9xJmvsdBmmo4qPys8nsJxHA8osWYlOQ_B5WdmPalhWGMtBmwOwoEddb66P30lSH8P1PdyXjfdIEemTinOste8V123VzNioNh9v31JoG5b8nBcZdvjg3deirCSr0wwMiHfcnpdhRRhOBeVVf3ld0QlbqMD5aTjEme6HkNfQJg_sgseJXEHxGEjcJfF68B7v4RlgPniJDn_j7Q_KZ0LhKGhV76_QIt7442mR-4Lp4ukYyLbRVfj1x3MsjvNHpQe15aAmA7yOAkIhQOJRNV9K6hSc7l43rdrRZkg==&c=MDy4le66WudodXQl_gr4tcYMs1FWruyWACLcVYA5dRvK3f3v5nga4w==&ch=IxVNUq-JeoDhnyFPKXp9c9kW9bcdahhs_HS0YvFJ8N9zbrF1tro-Uw==>

Asia-Pacific Mar 4, 2017
KATHMANDU, NEPAL: Wheelchair users on Wednesday marked the 10th International Wheelchair Day by organizing a rally. The theme for this year is “Wheelchair Friendly Infrastructure, Not ...

[Persons with disabilities, along with other participants takes part in a rally organized by Nepalese Youth for Inclusive Society (NYis)]

Disability Access Standards reforms set to improve access to public buildings in Australia<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h-RjuQFd-TpzMjz6S2k_Y9xJmvsdBmmo4qPys8nsJxHA8osWYlOQ_B5WdmPalhWGfAThatVauDpjcWF_j51XticYDsg2LyZAbPpWY17pZMB9kpS_0ABjbU8g5-W38QIUQ-52sqKoX2K_fHEQuGkJu12F-uim1tNSznQrJ31Ilgi01_pO-GUnttCeHt2-Qcl3SapWm_6S7nyHvS4pLF-pYP4FUlIsMrLReTZwJwXJnA2JxNYYuaagvE7Q5sbOmip4IAuuPOdbn6P6jw3Xr61XNIqHUjyAo97avLdET7bh8OHNR4EEfXXANqQJeDnho3pR4tSio-myHfE=&c=MDy4le66WudodXQl_gr4tcYMs1FWruyWACLcVYA5dRvK3f3v5nga4w==&ch=IxVNUq-JeoDhnyFPKXp9c9kW9bcdahhs_HS0YvFJ8N9zbrF1tro-Uw==>

Asia-Pacific Mar 3, 2017
The Australian Government today announced its response to the Review of the Premises Standards, setting out reforms to be made to the Standards to improve their...

[The Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 Review Report coverpage]

BrailleSense Polaris – Virtual Braille Tablet Launched<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h-RjuQFd-TpzMjz6S2k_Y9xJmvsdBmmo4qPys8nsJxHA8osWYlOQ_B5WdmPalhWGeQhr6Bmnt0eFa0AwQxoiOGi9QAvjvWZ5_LlDD6i7UBqp50lazPkCwMZJi5PvmxIn1Rt42BseMBMb2Pd1uhPv0YsemS2gb0fLjkPudY2CZ4rw-jd-xbkS0q_lGX9CHO3Ho2hExwgJBWZe_xJm5xAeBkzc3PswNKLUxozcBsfQCKEVe5nuahvaV8xkZd4X8n1WFqOROS347bOYpAaLD-TVQWcKMNsHqXIk&c=MDy4le66WudodXQl_gr4tcYMs1FWruyWACLcVYA5dRvK3f3v5nga4w==&ch=IxVNUq-JeoDhnyFPKXp9c9kW9bcdahhs_HS0YvFJ8N9zbrF1tro-Uw==>

Americas Mar 3, 2017
AUSTIN, TEXAS: HIMS Inc. has just announced the release of BrailleSense Polaris, the first Virtual Braille Tablet for people who are blind or have low vision...

[Polaris at work]

Woman with disabilities sues shops that deny her access<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h-RjuQFd-TpzMjz6S2k_Y9xJmvsdBmmo4qPys8nsJxHA8osWYlOQ_B5WdmPalhWG8A-gBx4PumUeOsKs-y34dbCi6HiIcetZFoqh-3EPb9ZTpqytjYw_E5F0zNbUoPzU8LKwJ-CzWJeRzJAsb6297B3L7_4jkyBjtd8f0uoH_ok91Iz4Ck1QADkjhH_ep8fQ09f2Ch8X8pJdT6-eijoacTVbFfR6OjACwvgL3XSP20NT3vnbfhfqeyy5lx8wxOfAYwGkpfz9xCC_krocXXj1gpXH-_G-4Nad&c=MDy4le66WudodXQl_gr4tcYMs1FWruyWACLcVYA5dRvK3f3v5nga4w==&ch=IxVNUq-JeoDhnyFPKXp9c9kW9bcdahhs_HS0YvFJ8N9zbrF1tro-Uw==>

Europe Mar 3, 2017
UK: A wheelchair user in Cambridge has begun court proceedings against eight businesses in the city that have refused her requests to install ramps or other..

[Esther Leighton]

AIIMS, PNB admit gaps in disability access<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h-RjuQFd-TpzMjz6S2k_Y9xJmvsdBmmo4qPys8nsJxHA8osWYlOQ_B5WdmPalhWGVdb8CUkzVoRr6h8gSTedQr1Vs1K53IPdVNCgNqEJ4jCdpLRNSqhnzzxAgUDpqlJaqG5Iorakvi-38wXSNjEXrW6Sd0PFRujNCiwtAKs6AG8d8McKNOP6KY1XQU_vfhy3wSzr6nBfrVgam-PWOJE6azbS3n7vbrp-vDduNC2c1FigX4cFOZ28OVsOoJST-USavIuTuxHpum4=&c=MDy4le66WudodXQl_gr4tcYMs1FWruyWACLcVYA5dRvK3f3v5nga4w==&ch=IxVNUq-JeoDhnyFPKXp9c9kW9bcdahhs_HS0YvFJ8N9zbrF1tro-Uw==>

Asia-Pacific Mar 3, 2017
NEW DELHI: After ordering a review of its inclusive accessibility program, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi has found that “certain areas..

[AIIMS Hospital]

Time to make Malaysia accessible for persons with disabilities<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h-RjuQFd-TpzMjz6S2k_Y9xJmvsdBmmo4qPys8nsJxHA8osWYlOQ_B5WdmPalhWGh_7yrWS-EOAm59iZtYxYZJ_JVlTNnNN48M78UyJ9EgvrTBXhe_uBK-7Hq1VW0y5mzjUCu-m5YGQnqSZmmZMpzm-ZXSkHgHn2aXQnM6pBNCCY_K2XKq5G6r6V13qifhrMiNZIIPvv4SFfUtqH12ngU61nIS0wHAV1z0Yg9d4DBrS6fzXeLy-M4ApPfBClmiLaNs_fatzmXINDQ3t1EPwzrguYsfn7jWsTk6tjleP1S9A=&c=MDy4le66WudodXQl_gr4tcYMs1FWruyWACLcVYA5dRvK3f3v5nga4w==&ch=IxVNUq-JeoDhnyFPKXp9c9kW9bcdahhs_HS0YvFJ8N9zbrF1tro-Uw==>

Asia-Pacific Mar 3, 2017
MALAYSIA: It’s high time to drive efforts in making Malaysia a reputable accessible tourism destination, said Tourism and Culture Ministry (Motac) deputy secretary-general (tourism) Datuk Rashidi..

[Wheelchair User leaving the building in kuala lumpur]

Researchers seek ways to assist drivers with autism<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h-RjuQFd-TpzMjz6S2k_Y9xJmvsdBmmo4qPys8nsJxHA8osWYlOQ_B5WdmPalhWG6gDE0aQLHmaJCUDYQcCboWADfWuuZ8jVCbQTC7o4bjrn5U8ZtnrnZiisElbFaorQleb1nvJVQ6IsZosuPa5RIDa1qJRwa0lFzc-A7dploUjbjMtDR2f97HBlYNh2iAKvqqVdO5AoLGTVzPgIRUozDTl-dWQMwAjv-NPuIOjKbJfUG6RsjGnYfwsujMRSqtuN1uftA1j0BD3YZz1G2xKk5XIx4zmzyNAu&c=MDy4le66WudodXQl_gr4tcYMs1FWruyWACLcVYA5dRvK3f3v5nga4w==&ch=IxVNUq-JeoDhnyFPKXp9c9kW9bcdahhs_HS0YvFJ8N9zbrF1tro-Uw==>

Americas Mar 3, 2017
The University of Virginia Health System is teaming with the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute to study novice drivers with autism to determine if they would benefit..

[A research assistant demonstrates UVA’s high-tech driving simulator to be used in the study]

Future international standard on accessible tourism for all<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h-RjuQFd-TpzMjz6S2k_Y9xJmvsdBmmo4qPys8nsJxHA8osWYlOQ_B5WdmPalhWGz0SXQ5h1_6Cn99bY47GiwzgaNepjE_9HZKSUupXDtPW4SzZRseEk0yefQQ_zxZdG2PaF2vL83ZviKa_hBWplvuMUvy7kpi2SkjHxLIL8yra92r_O389GVA6KviEkWXhpe_gNsRYlKDFT5nOqDHj_BlaFAWE5zMGmx03Xwz7h7-iGRY3g3TPC1OVqjvbbBU8CywwN4TkgYTDcX9HAoA1Ec4mNENNqdyLQuNKdnoZj-Zk=&c=MDy4le66WudodXQl_gr4tcYMs1FWruyWACLcVYA5dRvK3f3v5nga4w==&ch=IxVNUq-JeoDhnyFPKXp9c9kW9bcdahhs_HS0YvFJ8N9zbrF1tro-Uw==>

Europe Mar 2, 2017
From the initiative of the ONCE Foundation, the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the first working meeting for the development..

[accessible tourism]

New Robotics Technology Brings Standing and Mobility to Wheelchair Users<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h-RjuQFd-TpzMjz6S2k_Y9xJmvsdBmmo4qPys8nsJxHA8osWYlOQ_B5WdmPalhWGICbDASxg7_O2if8B8x7-nqIkycAH8BWvreVNTDukkOyQOdwHWHkiV3GOfGGc_7LPaNFoZWfjSN27RR5S98yJSxtrGsnr6_9jxJg7Yhn-l0fqqPZcPNOeZA54mcOSR_8gm8NulYfnoCAuzSUB85eBi8tv90jVll3X1bcKJdvztlXV8GrM_GbI90BnlifdwDC-0Yj7nMSfcHYBwaS_-zwY_CkgeJ2WZ2Ttp5HCaYFXUlhAXFj4VVGRxw==&c=MDy4le66WudodXQl_gr4tcYMs1FWruyWACLcVYA5dRvK3f3v5nga4w==&ch=IxVNUq-JeoDhnyFPKXp9c9kW9bcdahhs_HS0YvFJ8N9zbrF1tro-Uw==>

Americas Mar 2, 2017
BRENTWOOD, TENN.: Numotion, the nation’s leading provider of complex rehab technology (CRT), has announced the availability of Tek RMD (“robotic mobilization device”) by Matia Robotics..

[Tek robotic mobilization device]

Hospital lacks facilities for persons with disabilities: audit<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h-RjuQFd-TpzMjz6S2k_Y9xJmvsdBmmo4qPys8nsJxHA8osWYlOQ_B5WdmPalhWGhRgkvcosx-A58WzeXdsGWvX5sZtbJMAwZqkdraVoqSakvLh9d-dH4sOtrk5gPzCHVEifR6Hwkh-PNtos5i97mj_QyqygtuDCgBUMLKC4m0pwOePMsJ0s6Qx8syQA4C3JCiW2ZET90NjEYkeAdV39Fhq3VPdebeAC5csQA-cJV35tUB64A2KNOv0Z9ApKshz7Rqxh4Lp3DKRzmYRrIWY0MiXulmcuZPlUC0xY4vTMgm4=&c=MDy4le66WudodXQl_gr4tcYMs1FWruyWACLcVYA5dRvK3f3v5nga4w==&ch=IxVNUq-JeoDhnyFPKXp9c9kW9bcdahhs_HS0YvFJ8N9zbrF1tro-Uw==>

Asia-Pacific Mar 2, 2017
NEW DELHI, INDIA: The country’s premier medical institute All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) “lacks” facilities which allow smooth access to persons with disabilities..

Inclusive NZ Supporting Access Alliance Campaign<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h-RjuQFd-TpzMjz6S2k_Y9xJmvsdBmmo4qPys8nsJxHA8osWYlOQ_B5WdmPalhWG01AnzJ7ujnIvBNDJPbmW_vfBOnpCKzw4-CI4JoiW1x0ol3_eyMBkKRSzZV_uNxVEzydAJaHc5nITPPLygJynHSOKXMbK6U6YASOnjytbj4xThGzQkpUhrbwazZRUp7KXcENzdnqdj5OEAt8Y_jbkKPlH2ijSMdACXurhUbCAd4lzPKs8QAK-VgxDrb72ScZruuv1vzjbs5N7j9jh8UiHJQ==&c=MDy4le66WudodXQl_gr4tcYMs1FWruyWACLcVYA5dRvK3f3v5nga4w==&ch=IxVNUq-JeoDhnyFPKXp9c9kW9bcdahhs_HS0YvFJ8N9zbrF1tro-Uw==>

Asia-Pacific Mar 2, 2017
NEW ZEALAND: Inclusive NZ is very proud to be part of the Access Alliance, a campaign which is dedicated to making New Zealand accessible for all. Inclusive..

Universal Design approach aims to benefit all students<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h-RjuQFd-TpzMjz6S2k_Y9xJmvsdBmmo4qPys8nsJxHA8osWYlOQ_B5WdmPalhWGvHq8xxxkqAy4ZgycQq6LVYjMpOS7oGe_6M44VT_7C6LnMJehBNS2j-2Iuj4B5c9PcDaX1XIgXT-weMcHPfs_9lwQmnDY53aTP4qqQBRDgNc3SZDHvK4mXsZuQK6a9rOj-GTO6LFesYWAW4aVLRt7frOHGOULZe8ADfwmvgN02dCHFmWbnt62Xlyjz_h2c5-DME4Iq1YYWaDWtdbEhYWLsXoveOM_Uyly&c=MDy4le66WudodXQl_gr4tcYMs1FWruyWACLcVYA5dRvK3f3v5nga4w==&ch=IxVNUq-JeoDhnyFPKXp9c9kW9bcdahhs_HS0YvFJ8N9zbrF1tro-Uw==>

Americas Mar 1, 2017
Faculty, educators and staff from various Wichita State entities participated in a Universal Design of Instruction (UDI) workshop, hosted by the Wichita State University College..

[Sheryl Burgstahler speaking]

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 First Public Working Draft Published<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h-RjuQFd-TpzMjz6S2k_Y9xJmvsdBmmo4qPys8nsJxHA8osWYlOQ_B5WdmPalhWGgqSEALKg8USrqXB8cnt3oqJAOV2zYZ0j_PmK_SePfbAPfkyQH_0UJTVTipCBfvfs2q0hYoz_BcS4pbiPtUCSWlNyDiGXuJNq901HH9lXCuEZuyMTITVnwJI0I_1s_uy7YyAIAf8I5Xj8OXWFkSjUJg730YYu_oTmxKPp6gmqSBQ7SdH_R_Rm8oK-w9ghvduB7Iime6nQ9idS5L4Yg_MXR1oFicKfIyKDeY8J2UpgUW3IAg0Lj5pSlp1ZMJ2Mhl4H&c=MDy4le66WudodXQl_gr4tcYMs1FWruyWACLcVYA5dRvK3f3v5nga4w==&ch=IxVNUq-JeoDhnyFPKXp9c9kW9bcdahhs_HS0YvFJ8N9zbrF1tro-Uw==>

Americas Mar 1, 2017
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 has been published as a First Public Working Draft. This will be the first update to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines..

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Asia-Pacific Mar 1, 2017
NEW ZEALAND: In an unprecedented move, a diverse range of disability groups have come together to issue a call for legislation that would enable people with..

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New wearable device help people with vision disabilities see<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h-RjuQFd-TpzMjz6S2k_Y9xJmvsdBmmo4qPys8nsJxHA8osWYlOQ_B5WdmPalhWGtzUDEsQe4nf4ILy8Frz33T9-Ot_FCXG5H1YJpQHuYbxOhgBHC_4PBCfdp-2k-pEeHWCNRfPKLbEASeO2yvzmRXKoHIiGwUlukDljPTHMxrgHmNBLyKxF6S5Hl0ogQfU9-zUh5c9T7pp6TFp3GA_BjGA8EljbP1810hbXdfTdVfukapNYHBI87ZqZjraXinFL767x1S37V6NKmF7hheJPI5PBRUPWF2ToxzGznXh5838=&c=MDy4le66WudodXQl_gr4tcYMs1FWruyWACLcVYA5dRvK3f3v5nga4w==&ch=IxVNUq-JeoDhnyFPKXp9c9kW9bcdahhs_HS0YvFJ8N9zbrF1tro-Uw==>

Americas Feb 28, 2017
TORONTO, ON: eSight Corporation, the world-leader in the development of electronic glasses that enable people who are blind to actually see, is pleased to announce the..

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