Tag: DisabilityRights
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In Memoriam: Teerayut Sukonthawit, The Man Who Transformed Disability Rights in Thailand
With deep sorrow, we mourn the passing of P’Kate — Teerayut Sukonthawit, Director of the Nonthaburi Independent Living Center for People with Disabilities and…
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26 Years of Progress – Accessible Buses Grow Every Year, We’re Heading to the Goal
Thai buses have had wheelchair-accessible vehicles for over two decades, but equality remains a challenge waiting to be solved. The good news is #BMTA…
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“Europe’s Accessibility Law Has Been Enforced for 10 Months – Where Does Thailand Stand?”
Since June 28, 2025, the European Accessibility Act has been in force for nearly a year. Businesses worldwide selling products in Europe must comply…
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“WHO-ITU Launches Telehealth Standards for 1.3 Billion People with Disabilities Worldwide”
WHO and ITU unveiled telehealth accessibility standards for people with disabilities on April 7, 2026. The ITU-T F.780.2 standard covers all disability types —…
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“The 30-Second Ramp Check!!!”
Unsafe ramps are everywhere — but anyone can check them in 30 seconds with these 5 points: 1. Slope — If wheelchair users lean…
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“Adidas Launches Supernova Rise 3 Adaptive – Running Shoes Designed WITH Athletes Who Have Down Syndrome, Not Just For Them”
On March 21 — World Down Syndrome Day — Adidas launched the Supernova Rise 3 Adaptive running shoes, priced at $140. The design was…
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“Singapore Targets 40% Disability Employment by 2030 – Financial Incentives Over Mandatory Quotas”
Singapore aims to raise disability employment to 40% by 2030, up from the current 33.6%, while expanding inclusive employers to 10,000 organizations. The 2025…
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2,700 Jobs for People with Disabilities – Thailand’s Ministry of Labor Partners with 21 Leading Companies!
Thailand’s Ministry of Labor has signed an MOU with 21 leading companies — including Central Restaurants, SF Major Cineplex, and Huawei — to create…
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Access to Basic Education in Thailand
For years, I’ve been working with younger students on School Walk — visiting schools and surveying educational institutions together. These young people are incredibly…
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€120 Million Fine!!! Europe Now Enforces WCAG 2.1 Standards
The European Union has enforced the European Accessibility Act (EAA) — strict digital accessibility standards since June 2025. Non-compliant companies face fines up to…