Accessibility
Metro app for people with disabilities
The Athens Urban Rail Transport Company (STASY) has launched a new app on its website (stasy.gr) where passengers with mobility disabilities and disabled people in general are informed in real time about failures of elevators at stations. The application is accessible from all mobile devices.
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‘Accessible Theater’ era begins at AKM
Technology is being transformed into benefit in cooperation with Türk Telekom and the General Directorate of State Theaters Istanbul State Theater. The new social responsibility project, titled "Accessible Theater," aims to increase the participation of visually and hearing-impaired individuals in cultural and artistic events.
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Free Public Transport for Children Under 14: New Card System Launches February 1
Starting February 1, 2024, children under 14 years old will enjoy free public transport via a new electronic card system. Previously available for ages 7 to 10, the updated initiative grants free travel to a wider age group, requiring replacement of existing cards by February 1. Parents can extend current cards until then at a cost of BGN 15 for January.
Insurance regulatory agency calls for measures to aid disabled
The Insurance and Private Pensions Regulation and Supervision Agency (SEDDK) has taken a step towards enhancing accessibility for persons with disabilities in the realm of insurance and pension services.
The regulatory body has requested that companies adopt the use of embossed Braille alphabet and sign language translation to better cater to this demographic.
US envoy stresses importance of equal access to education
The importance of public education in social mobility and progress, looking back on the story of his parents who left a very small village in Greece for the US, was highlighted by the US Ambassador to Greece, George Tsunis, during a discussion at the annual Delphi Forum.
SI4CARE project sheds light on ageing in remote areas
The first international conference on active and healthy ageing was held in Ljubljana this week, addressing the subject of accessibility of healthcare in remote areas of the Adriatic-Ionian region and development of telemedicine through the lens of the international project SI4CARE. Participating countries signed an agreement for healthy ageing.
Digital card gives disabled free access to museums, sites
With a simple scan of their Digital Disability Card, disabled people can now have immediate and free access to the archaeological sites and museums that are under the jurisdiction of the Culture Ministry, without the need for a ticket. Their companions will also be enabled free access in the same way, where this is provided for.
More beaches becoming wheelchair-friendly
A project is under way to make a total of 287 beaches across Greece fully accessible to people with mobility problems, including by installing the Greek-designed Seatrac system for wheelchairs and other essential facilities like parking, bathroom/changing facilities, ramps and corridors to sun loungers and refreshment bars etc.
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Historic town of Monemvasia to acquire cable car
The construction of a cable car to the upper quarters of the historic castle-town of Monemvasia was included in the Culture Ministry's program with the European Recovery and Resiliency Fund and has been budgeted at 6,800,360 euros.
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US Air Force gender-inclusive training tells cadets to not use “mom”, “dad”
Yet, no one explains how Diversity and Inclusion training can effect the course of an actual battle…