Artificial intelligence is opening doors for people with disabilities
"For a long time it was, 'The poor blind guy.' But we've proved that's not what it is," Cory Kadlik, Assistive Technology ...
Jurong indoor map suggests barrier-free routes for disabled, guides blind people with audio cues
The map's mode for visually impaired users guides them with bold arrows and audio blips. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Minister’s pledges are ‘beginning of the end’ of rail assistance ‘chaos’ and ‘nonsense’, says disabled peer
Labour’s rail minister had made a series of promises that could see “the beginning of the end” of sub-standard assistance for ...
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Volunteers Are Ensuring Disabled Voters Have a Ride to the Polls on Election Day
Since then, Roll 2 the Polls has expanded to include dozens of volunteer drivers and phone dispatchers ... funding from the ...
DWP hints at change to PIP disability assessments after humiliating hurdles outrage
A Labour minister confirmed that the application process for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is being 'kept under review' ...
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Jurong indoor map suggests barrier-free routes for disabled, guides blind people with audio cues
Explaining Mapxus’ technology, the company’s business development head Joseph Yi said the user’s position is determined through the phone ... visitors and blind people, but cautioned ...
DWP to review of PIP assessment process after claims of 'humiliation' of disabled claimants
The DWP has admitted that the process of applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is 'humiliating' - and suggested ...
DWP places disability assessments under review after accusations of needless and humiliating hurdles
The DWP has guidance on attending an assessment, which you can find on the GOV.UK website here. You can take someone with you ...
DWP urged to make changes to PIP assessment process for people with existing awards
An MP has highlighted how PIP reassessments are being scheduled for people with long-term disabilities and terminal illnesses ...
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What has happened to disability benefits in Scotland? An update
Following a bulge in claims, recent figures suggest new disability benefits may not pose as big a cost to the Scottish Budget ...
Allerdale Disability Association to close due to financial challenges
A CROWDFUNDING campaign has been set up to try and save a lifeline West Cumbrian charity which has supported disabled people across West Cumbria .
State pensioners can get £0 Council Tax bills with one phone call
State pensioners are being urged to cut their Council Tax bills to £0 with a single phone call. That’s because pensioners are ...