Education

By Dr Natalie Thompson Lecturer, Charles Sturt University Australia "One of my biggest learnings from this work is the central importance of an inclusive attitude." I have been working in inclusive education since 2004. I have seen little change despite enormous advocacy, incredibly dedicated and knowledgeable teachers, the emergence of possibilities including those offered by digital technologies, and...

By Amy S. Hewitt Director Institute on Community Integration University of Minnesota For half a century, the US has been achieving one of the most important civil rights victories most Americans have never heard of: closing the large institutions that once warehoused people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In 1967, nearly 200,000 people lived in state-run facilities that isolated,...

The Zayed Authority for People of Determination has set a Guinness World Record for the longest chain of hanging ribbons in the world, measuring 663.53 meters and consisting of 1,300 ribbons. The artwork was handcrafted by talented individuals from the People of Determination community, with the participation of 13 national entities. The symbolic artwork carries an international message to raise...

Tailored nutrition programs, community initiatives and specialized support for People of Determination form part of strategy for inclusion, early intervention and improved quality of life. Nutrition is a cornerstone of health for everyone—but for People of Determination, it is often a medical, therapeutic, and developmental necessity, not just a lifestyle choice. Recognising this, the UAE has...

Tactile Graphics are images that are designed to be touched rather than looked at. Tactile Graphics create a representation of visual images using embossed lines, textures, and Braille labels. When information in a print graphic is important to a tactual reader, a tactile graphic may be developed. The concept and content of the graphic are represented by a set of tactile symbols selected to be easily...

As we eagerly await the fifth edition of the AccessAbilities Expo in October 2023, Miryana's World, a social enterprise dedicated to empowering children with disabilities, has had the incredible opportunity and unique experience of showcasing its work in this domain. There have been significant efforts in highlighting the achievements of individuals with disabilities on this platform for global access and...

Numerical keypads are common entry devices for everything from home security systems to phones and more. Unfortunately, a great deal of them are difficult to use if you’re visually impaired. This high-contrast Braille keypad aims to solve those issues with simple design choices. The keypad was developed as a school project by students uses a regular layout, with 1 at the top left and 9 at the...

WonderTree is working towards revolutionizing physiotherapy and education for children of determination. Its approach involves using Augmented Reality to create interactive educational games to make learning and therapy fun, engaging, and accessible to all. Arabic Trace is its latest educational game that focuses on teaching Arabic letters and phonics. The game instructs players to trace the letters...