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To become a Japanese train driver – not born skilled, but built by a system
Start with a picture of a Japanese train driver in the cab — pointing at every signal, calling out every speed, every sign loudly.…
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Small City in Canada Sets Accessibility Standards That Even Major Universities Adopt
London, Ontario — a mid-sized Canadian city with about 420,000 people. Not the first place you’d think of when it comes to inclusive design.…
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![[8 years ago] During a field survey of BTS elevators, I had the opportunity to take photos with a lovely family of tourists, all with adorable smiles…](https://www.accessibilityisfreedom.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/article-238-v1-1.jpg)
[8 years ago] During a field survey of BTS elevators, I had the opportunity to take photos with a lovely family of tourists, all with adorable smiles…
When facilities are ready to accommodate everyone, no matter where we go, we don’t have to worry. It creates a positive impression and makes…
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Drunk driving = creating disability. Numbers we can’t ignore.
Yesterday I saw numbers that made my heart sink — 284,253 people killed or injured by drunk driving in the last 5 years. That’s…
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![[10 years ago] Although the project was delayed for a long time, in the end, elevators were finally installed at all old BTS stations.](https://www.accessibilityisfreedom.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/article-237-v1-1.jpg)
[10 years ago] Although the project was delayed for a long time, in the end, elevators were finally installed at all old BTS stations.
Most importantly, this achievement came from the collective power of partners and networks from all sectors working strongly together. Urban development is everyone’s responsibility!
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Know Before You Move – Learning Support Information Is Infrastructure
The U.S. State Department maintains a system for evaluating international schools on learning support, called the Special Needs Profile, so diplomats and families can…
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Without Us, It Has No Meaning – The World Is Embracing This Principle Now
I’m thrilled to see that the “Nothing Without Us” principle is becoming a global standard, accepted by major organizations around the world. The European…
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Makro was one of the retail stores where we helped drive change.
Accessibility facilities, including accessible parking spaces and accessible restrooms, were improved across Makro branches throughout Thailand, and they have remained at a very good…
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When universities, provinces, and municipalities join hands – this is the structure that changes lives
On May 26, 2026, something happened in Khon Kaen that was more than just good news — it was a blueprint for systemic change.…
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31 May, World No Tobacco Day – The Day You Reclaim Your Freedom 🚭
Every 31 May is World No Tobacco Day. The WHO declared it in 1988 — tobacco is among the world’s leading preventable causes of…