Disabled Spanish athletes reach South Pole: report
Three disabled athletes from Spain have reached the South Pole unassisted by animals or machines, in what a Spanish newspaper said Sunday was a world first.
Earth Sciences
Mar 1, 2009
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Report: 'Urgent' change needed to tackle bullying in astronomy and geophysics
"Urgent" action is needed to address an "insidious" and systemic bullying problem within the world of astronomy and geophysics, a report warns.
Astronomy
May 17, 2024
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Working from home has worked for people with disability. The back-to-the-office push could wind back gains
A push is underway to get employees back into the office. The Commonwealth Bank kick-started this conversation recently, with reports the organization is requiring staff to work at least half the week on-site.
Social Sciences
Jul 25, 2023
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Disabled on the outside of virtual worlds
An ARC-funded project exploring isolation, illness and the internet suggests online virtual worlds can offer support for isolated individuals suffering disabilities – but accessibility remains a major obstacle.
Other
Nov 26, 2012
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Europe to knock down barriers for disabled
The one in six Europeans with a disability should be able to cross EU borders carrying a single card offering bloc-wide entitlements from next year, the European Commission said Monday.
Other
Nov 15, 2010
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Opinion: Supporting, not imprisoning, Aboriginal people with disabilities could save millions
Australia imprisons thousands of Aboriginal people with mental and cognitive disability from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our research illustrates the huge cost of this practice – in both human and economic terms.
Social Sciences
Nov 5, 2015
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Taboo words, disability and marginalized communities
Flinders University and U.K. researchers have analyzed the use of disability-related taboo words to better understand how certain terms are used in the community and shed light on their negative and positive impact on people ...
Social Sciences
May 11, 2023
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New company's technology lets quadriplegics use the phone without physical assistance
A day after Oded Ben Dov appeared on Israeli television to promote his video game technology, which allowed players to control their games by moving their heads, a viewer called him with another suggestion for the software.
Engineering
Dec 20, 2017
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Study considers ways to increase accessibility for all wildlife enthusiasts
One in three birders experiences accessibility challenges to participation in birding, according to Virginia Tech researchers Emily Sinkular and Ashley Dayer.
Ecology
Mar 26, 2024
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Greater diversity needed in the sign language translation and interpreting profession
More needs to be done to encourage people from diverse backgrounds to enter the UK sign language translation and interpreting profession in order to meet the access needs of diverse deaf communities across the country.
Social Sciences
Sep 10, 2021
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