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Fiji launches initiative to promote priority seating in buses
FIJI: The Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation together with Fiji Bus Operators Association have launched an initiative to promote priority seating for Expectant mothers, senior citizens and people with disabilities. A total of 55 bus companies will be...
Klassen: Calgary has much to learn about accessibility
Great news. Now that the $5.75 million on glam bike paths for the super-abled is out of the way, city council will take a long overdue look at increasing basic accessibility for people who may not even have one way to get from Point A to Point B. Ward 7 Coun. Druh...
EEOC Sues Wal-Mart for Disability Discrimination
CHICAGO: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. violated federal law by failing to provide reasonable accommodations to an employee at its Hodgkins, Ill., store who was disabled by bone cancer and failing to stop harassment of the employee, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity...
Accessibility Legislation
Nova Scotia’s government is moving forward with its promise to help make Nova Scotia a more accessible and inclusive place to live and work. The goal of the Minister of Community Services’ Advisory Panel on Accessibility Legislation was to provide Minister Joanne...
Ontario Moving Forward with Accessibility Certification Program
Province Encouraging Businesses to Be Leaders in Accessibility May 29, 2015 10:30 A.M. Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure Ontario is continuing its work towards an accessible province by 2025 by exploring options for a new accessibility...
Google Launches Two New Chrome Accessibility Extensions
Americas May 25, 2015 Google recently released two new extensions for its Chrome browser, both aimed at helping persons with disabilities better interact with the Web The first extension Color Enhancer is designed for people who are color blind. It better...