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Desde El Peridi.com:
El Museu de La Vila, una de las principales colecciones de la Comunidad Valenciana, da un paso crucial en su historia al convertirse en Vilamuseu. Uno de los pilares del nuevo museo será la accesibilidad integral; para ello, el equipo de Joan Sibina Arquitectes Associats (Barcelona) ha realizado, bajo la dirección de la Sección Municipal de Arqueología, Etnografía y Museos, dependiente de la Concejalía de Patrimonio Histórico del Ayuntamiento de La Vila Joiosa, el proyecto museístico (no confundir con el proyecto arquitectónico) que utiliza todos los sentidos, incluyendo los requisitos de la norma UNE 170001 y los últimos avances tecnológicos en accesibilidad.
El concejal de Cultura y Patrimonio Histórico del Ayuntamiento de La Vila Joiosa, Pepe Lloret, ha explicado que "la identidad corporativa busca transmitir la accesibilidad de Vilamuseu a través de la gráfica, al incorporar las iniciales de vila y museu, V y M, en braille (alfabeto para personas con discapacidad visual). De este modo, el compromiso que el consistorio vilero adquiere en Vilamuseu es absoluto. Es, que sepamos, el primer museo que incorpora el braille en su logotipo, como símbolo de toda una filosofía, de una apuesta que permitirá a mucha más gente disfrutar del extraordinario patrimonio de La Vila Joiosa".
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http://www.elperiodic.com/villajoyosa/noticias/156102_vilamuseu-sera-museos-accesibles-mundo.html

- Completed the Wheeling Cal's Coast website which experienced 7,000 visitors in 2011.
- Added a trails feature to the Access Northern California website.
- Partnered with Open Doors Organization based out of Chicago to conduct 35 customer service trainings for Amtrak service employees.
- Partnered with Berkeley Center for Independent Living to conduct disability awareness trainings for the Oakland Airport and Alameda County Probation Department.
- onducted a disability awareness training for Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA.)
- Hosted a booth at the San Jose Abilities Expo where we distributed 400 Wheelchair Rider's Trail Guides and collected 85 new subscribers for the newsletter.
- Attended the LA Expo and distributed 200 postcards about the Wheeling Cal's Coast website.
- Produced 3 issues of the ANC e-newsletter which was sent to 800 people.
Lean more at: http://www.accessnca.org/
The seven principles of Universal Design in Georgian. Visit Georgia with Parsa: http://parsa.ge/

If rugged hills and mountains, lush green farmlands, lavish lake views and majestic caverns are what you have always fancied then Derbyshire is a place you would not be able to get enough of.
No matter what time of the year you are visiting this spectacular county, it will never fail to amuse you. A comprehensive holiday destination conforming to all the needs of the disabled, Derbyshire ensures that every other vacationer remembers it as a 'Tourist Paradise'.
Nestled in awe-inspiring countryside, Derbyshire is one of the larger counties exuding a raw appeal that coaxes tourists into visiting it. Promising an experience of a lifetime, Derbyshire has ample attractions with facilities to accommodate those with issues of reduced mobility.
While the area is dotted with fascinating attractions, those with maximum amenities for disabled are as following:
Crich Tramway Village- Crich:
Overlooking the renowned Derwent Valley, Crich Tramway Village in Derbyshire is home to the National Tramway Museum. Showcasing a world of archives, Crich Tramway Village promises a great day out for everyone. Featured here are the 'Smoothway' to provide ease of movement to wheelchairs and pushchairs. Guide dogs are also welcome.
Peter Fiddler Nature Reserve-Bolsover:
If you are in a mood of some wildlife watching, Peter Fiddler Nature Reserve is your stop. Watch the wide array of wildlife species as they roam their territories. Apart from observing these engaging fellas, you can also do some cycling, walking or horse-riding. Very pet friendly, the whole area has wheel chair access to provide freedom of movement to the disabled holiday-maker.
Gulliver's Kingdom- Matlock Bath:
It is time to have a bash with a splash at Gulliver's Kingdom. Endless fun for people of all ages, Gulliver's Kingdom has countless rides and attractions to keep you occupied all day long. With restaurants offering sumptuous food, Gulliver's Kingdom is disabled-friendly with rides and paths throughout the park which make the compound fully accessible.
Peak Rail-Matlock:
If steam travel is your dream, Derbyshire fulfils it. A steam train giving you a ride of the breath-taking area of Derbyshire Dales, it will prove to be a nostalgic experience. Deemed as the most scenic area in all of Derbyshire, with all the viaducts and a multitude of other civil-engineering marvels, it is your chance to take in Derbyshire delights. Assistance is provided for the disabled to embark and disembark trains.
In a nut shell, Derbyshire is an accessible and very promising travel destination, one you just cannot afford to miss on a visit to United Kingdom.
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O Programa Praia Acessivel do Estado de São Paulo:
Turismo Visión Argentina presente en el Ministerio de Turismo en el marco del Programa Directrices de Accesibilidad en Alojamientos y Servicios Turísticos, de la Dirección Nacional de Gestión de Calidad Turística del Ministerio de Turismo de la Nación. Dialogamos con Enrique Meyer, Ministro de Turismo de la Nación y con Gonzalo Casanova Ferro, Director Nacional de Gestión de Calidad Turística.
Judge George Daniels has ruled that meaningful access to the NYC taxi system is required.Plaintiffs Christopher Noel, Simi Linton, United Spinal, The Taxis for All Campaign, Disabled in Action brought a civil rights class action suit against The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, and Commissioner David Yassky. Disability Rights Advocates represented the plaintiffs.Judge Daniels ruling calls for "meaningful access" to taxis for people who are disabled. Though he does not define precisely what that means, he writes:"It is clear, however, that less than 2% of the city's fleet being wheelchair accessible, resulting in the unavailability of taxi transportation and significantly increased waiting times for disabled persons who require wheelchairs, is not meaningful access. In fact, during oral argument, the TLC conceded that its regulations do not provide meaningful access to individual who require wheelchairs. It must do so."In a footnote, he also writes:"...meaningful access for the disabled to public transportation services is not a utopian goal or political promise, it is a basic civil right. Title II requires immediate and full compliance."
La asociación Síndrome de Down Burgos promueve, dentro de su participación en la junta directiva del Plan Estratégico de Burgos y con la intención de aunar a todas las asociaciones que trabajan con personas con algún tipo de discapacidad, que la capital burgalesa opte a convertirse en Ciudad Europea Accesible en el año 2013.
El objetivo es lograr un reconocimiento, que no conlleva premio económico, pero que implica valores humanos y también la capacidad de atraer turismo entre los distintos colectivos de personas con discapacidad. Así lo explicaba Luis Mayoral, gerente de la asociación Síndrome de Down, que destacaba la importancia de que Burgos sea una ciudad accesible, «no hostil» para ninguna persona sea cual sea su condición.
Mayoral explicaba que, al ser la única asociación relacionada con la discapacidad presente en la junta directiva del Plan Estratégico, quiso proponer una cuestión en la que reunir los intereses de otros colectivos de la ciudad y la provincia. «La accesibilidad puede convertirse en una línea estratégica para la ciudad y puede redundar en su desarrollo desde el punto de vista económico y turístico», aseguraba el responsable de la asociación Síndrome de Down, que recordaba, que alrededor del 9% de la población española tiene alguna discapacidad y considera que, entre estas personas, podría tener una repercusión positiva este nombramiento.
Durante el próximo 2012, se comenzará a trabajar de cara a presentar la candidatura de Burgos, que primero deberá pasar una eliminatoria nacional y después otra Europea. Sólo una ciudad europea obtiene el reconocimiento cada año, mientras que otras tres son nombradas finalistas.
Ávila recibió este premio como Ciudad Europea Accesible en 2011, el año en que se gestó este reconocimiento. Mientras, que Santander ha sido finalista en la resolución de 2012, que se conoció el pasado 1 de diciembre. En este último caso, el jurado europeo ha valorado la buena planificación de sus programas de accesibilidad urbana ateniéndose a un enfoque basado en un diseño universal, así como la calidad y sostenibilidad de los resultados alcanzados en la capital cántabra. La de 2013 será la tercera edición de este premio.
La oficina del Plan Estratégico colaborará en lo que tiene que ver con la presentación del dossier de la candidatura. Según explicaba Mayoral, es un trabajo de recopilación de todo lo que tiene que ver con la accesibilidad en la capital burgalesa. «Hay que presentar realidades y no proyectos de futuro», comentaba el gerente de Síndrome de Down. De esta manera, deberá incluirse todo el trabajo que se ha hecho en eliminación de las barreras arquitectónicas, las posibilidades de acceso a edificios públicos, el transporte público y la disponibilidad de intérpretes para personas sordas en distintas actividades culturales y sociales, entre otras cuestiones. En este último apartado, Mayoral recordaba que el Museo de la Evolución Humana es uno de los lugares de la ciudad que cuenta con accesibilidad para las personas sordas.
Finales de año
A finales de cada año, la Comisión Europea elige a la ciudad ganadora de la siguiente anualidad. Antes de llegar a la fase europea, es el Comité Español de Representantes de Personas con Discapacidad (CERMI) el que elige a las ciudades españolas que pasan a la siguiente fase.
La Comisaria de Justicia de la UE, Viviane Reding, aseguraba el pasado 1 de diciembre cuando se dio a conocer la ciudad ganadora de 2012, que el Premio Ciudad Accesible ayuda a destacar y promover las buenas prácticas en toda Europa, «en un momento en que el envejecimiento de la población está tornando la accesibilidad para todos en una necesidad».
From The Star, Malaysia:
Life isn't easy, especially when you're confined to a wheelchair, or have difficulty getting around because of poor eyesight.
Imagine not being able to enter a building or even work because of these handicaps.
That's why buildings must have the proper facilities be as accessible as possible to help those with disabilities get around easier.
Organised by the Department of Standards Malaysia, KAED Universal Design Unit of International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and Kuching North City Hall (DBKU), the "Access Audit in the Built Environment Seminar" aims to do just that.
Held over a two-day period at the Sarawak Tourism Complex, the seminar attracted prominent developers and architects from around the state who, together with the KAED unit, are working together to make buildings around Malaysia more accessible to the handicapped and people with disabilities (PWDs).
"PWDs can be divided into four categories: those confined to a wheelchair, the vision impaired, the hearing impaired and those who require a walking aid to move around," said KAED Deputy Dean Professor Asiah Abdul Rahim, who presided over the seminar.
"It is crucial that these people, who deserve to be treated with the same amount of respect and care just like you and me get the proper facilities and attention when it comes to accessibility.
"The objective of this seminar is to raise awareness of builders, developers and architects when it comes to designing and drawing up plans and tailoring them to help meet the needs of PWDs," she explained.
Out of 16 case studies carried out by the university, only 25% of the buildings involved were found to have proper accessibility facilities for PWDs.
"I believe that to achieve Vision 2020, we need to make sure the connectivity of buildings and architecture around the country meets the international standards.
"To do that, more PWD friendly design plans must be approved before being finalised and built. Thankfully, the response from our participants has been really supportive and many are looking into ways to implement better accessibility and connectivity into their construction designs," she added.
"Not only that, but also receptionists, general workers and security guards must be properly trained and instructed on how to deal with PWDs."
Over 80 participants, including many of those who are disabled took part in the seminar from Dec 19 to 20.
"From here, we will hopefully carry out many more seminars like this to raise awareness around the country."
Prof. Asiah will be travelling to the United States soon to meet many like-minded researchers and architects to discuss and develop better ways to make buildings more accessible to those with disabilities.
Source:
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/12/22/sarawak/10141226&sec=sarawak
El Ayuntamiento de La Laguna, a través de su Sociedad Municipal de Viviendas Muvisa, ha recibido un premio a la arquitectura accesible de una promoción pública de 28 viviendas adaptables construidas en el pueblo de Tejina.
Este reconocimiento de carácter bienal, en concreto una mención especial, ha sido concedido por el Cabildo tinerfeño, a través de Sinpromi, dentro de su promoción de programas para la supresión de las barreras físicas y de la comunicación.
Estos premios de arquitectura accesible apuestan por un diseño universal que recoja los requerimientos de todos los ciudadanos, sea cual sea su condición física, psíquica o sensorial y por una manera de concebir el entorno, donde la accesibilidad se incorpora desde la concepción del proyecto.
El proyecto de estas viviendas públicas promovidas por Musiva, que fueron entregadas el pasado 8 de junio, presta especial atención a la supresión de barreras físicas y a la accesibilidad de las personas con movilidad y comunicación reducidas, tanto en las zonas comunes, como en el interior de las viviendas.
Un nuevo concepto: vivienda adaptable Así, promueve un concepto nuevo de vivienda adaptable, que sin llegar a ser una vivienda adaptada, está proyectada con la suficiente flexibilidad para poder llegar a serlo con una mínima intervención y así favorecer la mutación de las mismas en los diferentes cambios que puedan experimentar los usuarios durante el transcurso de sus vidas.
Las 28 viviendas se organizan en dos volúmenes prismáticos pesados que
se insertan en la parcela alineándose a las calles existentes y
generando un espacio libre entre ambos donde se concentran las
comunicaciones y que constituye el espacio de relación social desde el
cual se produce el acceso desde la calle.
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http://lagunamensual.es/index.php?M=Noticia&id=13806
It's easy to see the "one-step" into stores and restaurants that stop wheelchairs, walkers and strollers alike in their tracks.
But as Canada's population ages and Ontario approaches the first significant deadline outlined by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, universal accessibility is becoming a standard of planning and design. Yet there's still much work to be done.
Speakers at a forum Saturday in Kitchener to mark the United Nations' International Day of Persons with Disabilities said the biggest barriers are often the hardest to see.
"It's (about) how simple improvements can make life better for everyone," said Gavin Grimson, who has progressive multiple sclerosis but has also working community health planning for decades. He is the former executive director of the Waterloo Region District Health Council.
He spoke during the forum, titled "Aging with and into Disability: Leading the Way to Inclusive Community Planning and Development." It highlighted that more accessible design helps everyone from the young mother pushing a stroller to the grandmother with a walker.
Grimson said the dropped curbs and ground-level doors in Belmont Village and Kitchener's renovated King Street East are examples of how planning has turned into good practice.
"There's progress everywhere you go," he said. "But there's still so much progress that needs to be made."
"How can you be part of the community if the community doesn't plan for you?"
And attitudinal barriers can be even harder to spot than a door frame that's just too narrow for a bulky electric wheelchair.
"The biggest one (barrier) I think is attitude," said Brad Ullner, a member of the Social Planning Council Kitchener-Waterloo that organized Saturday's forum and luncheon.
Read more: http://www.therecord.com/news/local/article/634406--breaking-down-barriers-with-the-right-attitudeHe said legislation like the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act is helpful, but it doesn't necessarily address attitudinal barriers.
Possuir alguma deficiência, seja ela física, sensorial, intelectual ou múltipla, ou ter a mobilidade reduzida, é ter de enfrentar, diariamente, inúmeras barreiras de locomoção. Nos aeroportos, a situação não é diferente. Com o intuito de melhorar o atendimento a esse público, foi realizado, de 21 de novembro até ontem, um curso no Aeroporto Internacional Pinto Martins, em cumprimento à política de acessibilidade da Infraero, realizada pela assessoria da Presidência.
O curso contou com cerca de 90 participantes, entre servidores, lojistas, funcionários de locadoras de veículos e comunidade portuária em geral. Após uma série de debates sobre a temática, chegou a hora dos participantes simularem o dia a dia de um deficiente. Com muletas, cadeiras de rodas ou os olhos vendados, eles saíram, acompanhados de algum colega, pelos corredores do Pinto Martins. O objetivo era sentir na pele as dificuldades dessas pessoas.
A agente de proteção Nagela Magalhães, de 36 anos, mesmo acompanhada de uma pessoa, disse se sentir insegura por andar com os olhos vendados.
Dificuldade semelhante sentiu o profissional de serviço aeroportuário Francisco Valdecy Lopes, de 51 anos. Sentado em uma cadeira de rodas, ele conta que gostou da experiência, pois pôde se sentir no lugar do outro. No seu caso, como parte do treinamento, estava utilizando muletas, mas passou mal e precisou de uma cadeira de rodas.
Simulações à parte, o publicitário Xyco Theophilo, que é portador de deficiência física e anda de cadeira de rodas, afirma que o problema maior não está no aeroporto, mas no embarque e desembarque. "Continuamos embarcando como sacos de batata", queixa-se.
Sua reclamação é por não existir nenhuma tecnologia que tire a pessoa da cadeira de rodas e coloque na poltrona do avião com conforto, afirma.
Theophilo destaca que os deficientes brasileiros, 23,9% da população, querem embarcar em sua cadeira de rodas, assim como nos ônibus e táxis.
No encerramento do curso, os participantes contaram com palestra do músico Davi Valente, portador de deficiência físico-motora congênita. Depois, ele fez um show na Praça de Alimentação do Aeroporto.


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