United has become the first U.S. airline to add Braille to aircraft interiors, helping millions of travellers with visual disabilities more easily navigate the cabin independently. According to the Department of Transportation, about 27 million people with disabilities travelled by air in 2019. The airline currently has equipped about a dozen aircraft with Braille markings […]
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“Finally! It’s official, a long-awaited dream come true” – Nazereen Captieux Bhana (eDeaf CEO) In a landmark decision today, South African Sign Language has been declared an official language, marking a significant achievement for the Deaf community, and advancing the cultural aspects of SASL. This historical step not only recognises the importance of SASL but
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Disability Connect celebrates Mandela Day and spoke to Dylan Mashele of the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities about the importance of giving your 67 minutes to the needs of people living with disabilities….
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Taking in the main tourist sights of London is a weeklong endeavour. Ipeleng Khunou managed it in just under eight hours running the London Marathon….on crutches. Ipeleng was born without balance, a condition known as septo-optic dysplasia, which affects his eyesight. His love of sport has seen him participate in long distance running having run
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The Internet of Things (IoT) is a rapidly growing technological phenomenon that has the potential to revolutionise the way we live, work, and interact with the world around us. CityLife It refers to the interconnection of everyday objects, such as appliances, vehicles, and even buildings, to the internet, allowing them to send and receive data.
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Africa’s top wheelchair tennis player Kgothatso Montjane and her Japanese doubles partner Yui Kamijin defeated Diede de Groot and Maria Florencia Moreno 6-3, 6-2 in the doubles finals at Roland Garros. Montjane was born with a congenital birth defect that affected both her hands and feet, resulting in an amputation below the left knee at
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Many of us would battle if we were to spend a day in a wheelchair experiencing the world through the eyes of someone who relies on a wheelchair for mobility. Our eyes would be opened to just how challenging daily routines can be, let alone the prospect of finding employment. But one sector where people
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The 2023 Special Olympics National Team hopes to replicate their success at the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games in the United Arab Emirates where they returned triumphant with 35 gold, 15 Silver and 12 Bronze medals. Palesa Manaleng for EWN Team South Africa jetted off to Berlin, Germany, for the Special Olympics World Summer
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What started in 2012 as a small gathering of learners with disabilities and a few corporates in the hall of Hope School, Westcliff, has grown to 1 400 learners and students, and over 40 companies and associations over two days. The vision of Paddy Slattery of Mandeville Para Swimming is now the biggest gathering of
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Website accessibility is becoming increasingly important, because it ensures that everyone has equal access to online content. Nick Durrant – Bluegrass Digital A few years ago, Guillermo Robles took Domino’s Pizza to court. His issue? The popular pizza brand’s website. As a blind man, Robles was unable to order food from Domino’s even when using
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