Making railways accessible for all
Inclusion Revolution : How Luxury Hotels Can Include Everyone
He hits four L . A . raves a night in a wheelchair : ' We need more disabled people going out '
UCLA creates first disability studies major at a California public university
Wheel the World Launches Destination Verified Program To Accelerate Accessibility
Making railways accessible for all
The Department of the People with Disabilities ( PwDs ) in New Delhi has taken the lead in developing draft guidelines that address the accessibility of railway stations and facilities for people with disabilities . These guidelines not only recognize the need to create a more inclusive and user-friendly environment for individuals with disabilities , they also emphasize the importance of integrating technologyenabled features into these spaces , including text-to-speech functionalities and userfriendly pictograms . Read the full article .
Inclusion Revolution : How Luxury Hotels Can Include Everyone
People often overlook disability , but hotels are beginning to get wise – just like the arts . In April 2023 , Propel Dance , the UK ’ s first all-wheelchair professional dance company , performed its re-imagined version of The Snow Queen at three venues across the Midlands . Olivia Emily investigates the UK hotels putting accessibility first – with luxurious results . Read the C & TH Guide to Responsible Tourism .
He hits four L . A . raves a night in a wheelchair : ' We need more disabled people going out '
Saptarshi Majumdar , an avid nightlife enthusiast , often finds himself in the best seats during various events in Los Angeles . Whether it ' s next to the DJ booth at a nightclub , witnessing a music video shoot , or attending sold-out concerts , Majumdar always manages to secure a prime location . However , his experiences also shed light on the obstacles he faces as a wheelchair user in accessing these venues . Read the full article .
UCLA creates first disability studies major at a California public university
Due to the immense popularity of UCLA ' s disability studies minor , the campus has taken a significant step forward by introducing a new disability studies interdepartmental major . This groundbreaking initiative makes UCLA the first public university in California to offer such a major . Read the full article .
Wheel the World Launches Destination Verified Program To Accelerate Accessibility
Recognizing the importance of addressing accessibility at all levels , Wheel the World , a travel company dedicated to making travel more accessible for individuals with disabilities , has launched a new program : Destination Verified . This program aims to accelerate accessibility within destinations and promote these destinations to individuals with disabilities . Read the full article .
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