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May 2012 Newsletter

Will recent changes in Irish legislation ensure accessible and usable signage is provided in buildings for all people and not just people with disabilities? »

Recent changes in Irish legislation should have a significant effect on how signage is designed and installed in and around buildings.  In 2005, the Disability Act became law. Section 6 of the...

New tourism quality mark for disability access »

Following on from last month’s article which related to the publication of new European guideline on how to make Tourism more Accessible we are sticking to the tourism theme to let you know that...

Virtual Dementia Care Home launched by the Dementia Services Development Centre »

The Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) at the University of Stirling in the UK recently launched (March 2012) the DSDC’s Virtual Care Home.  The development was Funded by the Nominet...

Universal Design: Creating Inclusive Environments »

Edward Steinfeld, director of the University at Buffalo’s Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDeA Center), and Jordana L. Maisel, the center’s director of outreach and...

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) publishes new Access Rules on Subtitling, Sign Language and Audio Description »

The BAI recently published (14th May 2012) new rules to govern the level of subtitling, sign language and audio description that Irish television broadcasters must offer to the public. The new rules...