Mélange Accessibility for All Magazine May 2024 | Page 90

European disability card : travelling across the EU to become easier for persons with disabilities
Disney Tightens Restrictions on Fraudulent Disability Claims at Parks
Honda develops AIpowered accessibility app for blind , visually impaired
How Canada can make better progress on disability inclusion
From Conversation to Action : Project Nemo Leads Fintech ’ s Disability Inclusion Drive

European disability card : travelling across the EU to become easier for persons with disabilities

The European disability card aims to facilitate the free movement of persons with disabilities within the European Union by providing them with easier access to certain benefits and discounts . It will be issued by national authorities and recognized across all EU member states . Read the full article .

Disney Tightens Restrictions on Fraudulent Disability Claims at Parks

The Walt Disney Company is cracking down on individuals making false disability claims at their parks , announcing that those found to have lied will be permanently banned and have their park products and services forfeited . Read the full article .

Honda develops AIpowered accessibility app for blind , visually impaired

Honda has developed the world ’ s first artificial intelligence ( AI ) -powered accessibility application for the blind and visually impaired . Read the full article .

How Canada can make better progress on disability inclusion

The statistics provided by the World Health Organization and research in Canada highlight the significant number of individuals around the world who are living with disabilities . It is essential to recognize that disabilities come in various forms , including physical , mental , sensory , and chronic conditions . By acknowledging the diverse range of disabilities and the prevalence of disabilities in the global population , societies can work towards creating more inclusive environments that accommodate the needs of all individuals . Read the full article .

From Conversation to Action : Project Nemo Leads Fintech ’ s Disability Inclusion Drive

Project Nemo , a new disability inclusion initiative in the fintech industry , has launched with the aim of addressing the under-representation of disabled individuals in both the workforce and customer
base . Read the full article .
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