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July 2021 | Issue 7

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Global Accessibility News

Latest News

ISO Publishes First International Standard for Accessible Tourism
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published standard ISO 21902 that provides requirements and guidelines to facilitate equal access and enjoyment of tourism by all and to help the industry make travel accessible to everyone.
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WHO Provides Training in Access to Assistive Technology in Tajikistan
The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Tajikistan, conducted a five-day training course to develop skills and competencies in providing assistive technology services in Tajikistan.
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Costa Rica: New Online Course to Focus on Accessible Tourism
The Costa Rican Accessible Tourism Network has partnered with the State Distance University to create an online course on accessible tourism to ensure inclusion for all in economic activities, including tourism.
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Australia: Government Updates Accessible School Design Standards
The Government of New South Wales (NSW) in Australia has updated the Accessible School Design Standards and Guidelines that seek to elevate the level of accessibility currently achieved by new school designs and ensure integration of Inclusive Design principles.
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Action Group Formed to Improve Transportation of Mobility Devices
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of a global Mobility Aids Action Group to examine and improve the transport journey of mobility aids, including wheelchairs to improve the handling of vital equipment.
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India: Museum Exhibit to Showcase Assistive Devices in Tamil Nadu State
A 'Museum of Possibilities' will be set up as a permanent exhibition on assistive devices and accessible technology in Tamil Nadu, India to showcase through models how workplaces and homes can be made more accessible.
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Spain: CERMI Advocates for Universal Accessibility of Charging Stations
The Spanish Committee of Representatives of People with Disabilities (CERMI) has urged the Ministry of Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge to regulate and improve the conditions of universal accessibility at electric vehicle charging stations.
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Upcoming Events and Webinars

M-Enabling Summit
October 4-6, 2021
The 2021 M-Enabling Summit<https://gaates.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c9e95602d3d7209e71c920bfa&id=c72d47a9eb&e=6b6416efd0> is set to offer actionable insights to professionals, advocates and policy makers involved in promoting inclusion and digital accessibility in their organizations. With the theme “Strategies for Inclusive Digital Transformations,” the 2021 M-Enabling Summit will highlight major shifts in business, government, and education driven by the pandemic that will affect anyone involved in inclusion, accessibility, services to Persons with Disabilities, or compliance matters. Register for the M-Enabling Summit<https://gaates.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c9e95602d3d7209e71c920bfa&id=39c5d9f667&e=6b6416efd0>.

The M-Enabling Summit room block is now available! Book your stay<https://gaates.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c9e95602d3d7209e71c920bfa&id=ef43b19d8f&e=6b6416efd0> and join accessibility leaders to discuss fast moving technology changing the lives of seniors and persons with disabilities.

Initiatives and Announcements

Apply for the G3ict Launches the Digital Accessibility Rights Education (DARE) Academy Scholarship Fund
The DARE Scholarship Fund<https://gaates.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c9e95602d3d7209e71c920bfa&id=14f5371c18&e=6b6416efd0> is part of G3ict's newly launched DARE Academy<https://gaates.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c9e95602d3d7209e71c920bfa&id=c88c6edf8b&e=6b6416efd0> and is dedicated to opening new potential for persons with disabilities who are interested in and passionate about advocating for digital accessibility and to get certified as professionals in the field. Persons with Disabilities that meet the eligibility criteria are invited to apply for the DARE Academy Scholarship. Eligible candidates must submit the scholarship application form<https://gaates.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c9e95602d3d7209e71c920bfa&id=983523be38&e=6b6416efd0> by August 15, 2021 (11:59 p.m. New York time).

Explore the New IAAP Website!
The International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) has launched a new website<https://gaates.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c9e95602d3d7209e71c920bfa&id=4632e5ee80&e=6b6416efd0>. All IAAP Members must reset their password. IAAP will continue to improve the features and functionality of the new site over the next several weeks. Contact IAAP<https://gaates.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c9e95602d3d7209e71c920bfa&id=221f2f520f&e=6b6416efd0> for any assistance.

Call for Webinar Topics - Built Environments
The International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) is calling for Subject Matter experts to submit topics for the 2021 - 2022 Professional Development Webinar Series in Built Environments. Topics in this series may be of interest to anyone whose job requires accessibility awareness or competence – including but not limited to accessibility professionals, policy makers, architects, designers, engineers, accessibility auditors and others involved in the design and build of accessible built environments as well as those who implement building services, programs, and policies. All submissions must be received by Friday, August 6, 2021. Submit a proposal today<https://gaates.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c9e95602d3d7209e71c920bfa&id=e0418d35cb&e=6b6416efd0>!

G3ict Values Your Opinion! Take the survey & help shape the Digital Accessibility Rights Education Academy Webinar Series
To honor and feature digital accessibility and inclusive ICT best practices and achievements of the DARE Index responding countries, the G3ict Global Advocacy Division will soon launch a webinar series through its newly-established DARE Academy. The DARE Academy Webinar Series aims to create an academic platform that would offer the opportunity of peer-to-peer training and knowledge sharing on issues of digital accessibility and inclusive ICT for policy makers, private sector, and other stakeholders, particularly Persons with Disabilities and their organizations. G3ict invites interested persons to complete a short questionnaire<https://gaates.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c9e95602d3d7209e71c920bfa&id=4a4c91b0de&e=6b6416efd0> to help gather input.

G3ict DARE Index 2020 - Country Highlight

Every month, we highlight a country's performance according to G3ict's Digital Accessibility Rights Evaluation Index (DARE Index) 2020<https://gaates.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c9e95602d3d7209e71c920bfa&id=96a4312178&e=6b6416efd0>, a unique resource for advocates and policy makers to benchmark progress in ICT accessibility around the world.
South Asia: Pakistan
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  *   DARE Index Score: 46.5/100
  *   Global Ranking: 52
  *   Regional Ranking: 2
  *   Peer Economic Development Group Ranking: 11
  *   Implementation Ranking: 58
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Explore 137 individual country report cards in the Country Dashboard<https://gaates.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c9e95602d3d7209e71c920bfa&id=bfae00ada1&e=6b6416efd0> <https://gaates.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c9e95602d3d7209e71c920bfa&id=8e7fe6bdc6&e=6b6416efd0>

Resources & Publications

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