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A news podcast focusing on international disability news.

  1. 3d ago

    AI used to make a Colby museum more accessible

    Colby professors Stacy Doore and Véronique Plesch are using computer vision and AI to build open-source, accessible spatial descriptions for art. Colby College is a private liberal arts college in Waterville, Maine.

    AI used to make a Colby museum more accessible

  2. 3d ago

    UK Rap star Giggs starts send school for neurodivergence

    UK rap legend Giggs has co-founded a groundbreaking specialist school and assessment centre for neurodivergent children

    UK Rap star Giggs starts send school for neurodivergence

  3. 3d ago

    Institute pushes for affordable assistive technology for disabled children in education

    The Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) is spearheading a major push for affordable assistive technology (AT) to ensure children with disabilities are not left behind in the classroom. [1]

    Institute pushes for affordable assistive technology for disabled children in education

  4. 3d ago

    More assistance dogs allowed in Singapore eateries from November 1st

    Starting November 1, 2026, Singapore will expand its public accessibility rules to allow mobility assistance dogs and hearing dogs into all licensed retail food establishments.

    More assistance dogs allowed in Singapore eateries from November 1st

  5. 3d ago

    An Ohio State University study finds patients with learning disability face kidney transplant disparities despite state laws

    A recent study from The Ohio State University reveals that patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face significant disparities in accessing kidney transplants, even in states with protective legislation.

    An Ohio State University study finds patients with learning disability face kidney transplant disparities despite state laws

  6. 3d ago

    Philippines Education Department announce plans for new accessible buildings standards for Disabled students

    The Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) officially issued DepEd Order No. 022, s. 2026, establishing comprehensive new infrastructure standards that mandate all new public school projects built starting Fiscal Year 2027 must be fully accessible to learners with disabilities and highly disaster-resilient.

    Philippines Education Department announce plans for new accessible buildings standards for Disabled students

  7. 3d ago

    Young people to gain access to Jobs Guarantee opportunities

    The UK government expanded the Jobs Guarantee scheme in September 2026 to include fast-tracked, voluntary access for young disabled people and those on health benefits. Is this a progressive step or a trapdoor to long term unemployment?

    Young people to gain access to Jobs Guarantee opportunities

  8. 3d ago

    Vodacom group expands digital accessibility efforts for hearing impaired across Africa

    Vodacom Group expands digital accessibility and sign-language integration for Deaf and hard-of-hearing users across its African markets. Ambitious plans from a tech company signals progress for hearing impaired people in Africa. Should more Technology companies and the global community be doing more?

    Vodacom group expands digital accessibility efforts for hearing impaired across Africa
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