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The ACCESS4All team has gathered once again on the 25th of May 2022 virtually, to discuss mainly the dissemination/impact of the project and IO3.    In particular, the topics discussed were:   discussing the current state of ACCESS4All dissemination play discussing the next steps that should be done to maximize the visibility of the project […]

Pixabay.com   Counting more than 100 inhabited islands and a few more hundreds of deserted islets, Greece and particularly the Greek islands is best known as a summer destination for many people all over the world. Crystal clear turquoise water, refreshing salads, fresh fruits and plenty of sunshine are the main ingredients that contribute to […]

Photo Source: Pixabay.com   Inaccessibility on the Web and Internet-enabled mobile technologies are threatening to exclude individuals who experience forms of disabilities, such as visually impaired or/and deaf persons. Thanks to the Directive (EU) 2016/2102 on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies, also known as Directive (EU) 2016/2102 that complex, […]

In the age of inclusivity, making resources more accessible is the way forward for organisations and institutions across all industries. For the heritage and cultural sector, this most certainly begins with upgrading a museum, gallery or heritage site’s physical accessibility; but it must also stretch beyond the walls of the museum, out into the community […]

Get Involved! Submit your resources to be featured.   Every March, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) and its partners collaborate to observe Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM). The initiative highlights the many ways in which people with and without disabilities come together to form strong, diverse communities. The campaign seeks to raise awareness about the […]

How do the SDGs support the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities?   The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 SDGs provide a powerful framework to guide local communities, countries and the international community toward the achievement of disability-inclusive development. The Sustainable Development Goals bring an excellent opportunity to work together towards the implementation […]

A Professional qualification course for a catering operator by FOLIAS   Today we tell you about a good practice of one of our associated partners, the Folias Cooperativa Sociale, located in the province of Rome. Last summer, after more than a year of training, Folias Formazione achieved great goals with the RistorAbile Project: the realisation […]

What does it mean to be disabled in the public space?  Philosophy Professor Brian Glenney  (a skateboarder and  graffiti artist) along with Boston-based colleague Sara Hendren merged street art, philosophy and accessibility; together they discovered the potential for redefining the future of accessibility.  “We wanted to reclaim an aspect of the built environment to provoke […]

Efforts for a barrier free Luxembourg City   On the European Day of People with Disability  (December 3rd,  2021) it was announced that out of 40 cities, Luxembourg City had won the accessibility award for 2022. Helsinki and Barcelona had taken 2nd and 3rd place respectively.  Luxembourg city had also received special mention in 2015 […]

How we can make accessibility part of our web development process Digital accessibility should propel us into a more inclusive society by making information on the internet accessible to people with disabilities. To achieve this we must identify the barriers people with disabilities have while trying to access digital information. ‘The Web and Internet in […]