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Joining Forces to Build a Better City for Everyone
Bangkok’s next election is getting closer. City-development networks have continued working together as a bloc. Over the past four years, from the days when…
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We received feedback from friends in the visual-disability community, and it made us very happy.
At Accessibility Is Freedom, we try to make our media reach more people. Everyone should be able to access the same content. Every post…
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From People with Disabilities to Everyone: Universal Design for All Ages, All Situations
Have you ever noticed that smooth, wide ramps? Everyone assumes they’re built for wheelchair users. But here’s what people forget — they also help…
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Mobility Restoration Technology for Spinal Cord Injury: 10-Year Progress (2014-2026)
Over the past 10 years (2014-2026), spinal cord injury treatment technology has advanced more than ever before. While there’s still no cure, there are…
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Japan’s Roads Are 10x Safer Than Thailand’s!!!
Per 100,000 people, Japan has 3 road deaths while Thailand🇹🇭 has 32—that’s 10 times more dangerous! But did you know? 56 years ago, Japan…
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Thai Airports Elevate Services for Equal Travel Access
Great news for people with disabilities and wheelchair users – Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports are elevating their services to make travel truly accessible…
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How Far Has Japan Taken Accessible Public Transport?
Tokyo set targets last year. Low-floor buses cover 80% of routes. Nearly all stations have elevators or ramps—95% nationwide, 90%+ in major cities. 70%…
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Vietnam’s New Employment Law Is Exactly How It Should Be Done!!!
First, Vietnam elected its first representative with a disability to parliament. Now, a groundbreaking employment law follows. “The question isn’t whether they are capable,…
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“U.S. Probes Texas School for Cutting Special Ed Classrooms!!!”
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights opened a formal investigation on April 15 after New Home ISD in Texas cut special…
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Did You Know? The Tactile Paving You See Every Day Was Born from Friendship in Japan
In 1965, 61 years ago, Seiichi Miyake invented tactile paving to help a close friend who was losing his sight. Two years later, the…