Month: July 2016

BBC’s general election coverage failed to cater for colour blind viewers

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Press Association 26th July 2016 BBC’s general election coverage failed to cater for colour blind viewers The BBC failed to consider the needs of colour blind viewers during general election coverage, the broadcaster’s watchdog has found. The group noted that the BBC had used at least nine different shades of orange Press Association The BBC… Continue Reading BBC’s general election coverage failed to cater for colour blind viewers

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Sydney Launches Largest Tactile Network in the World

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Probono Australia 4th July 2016 Sydney Launches Largest Tactile Network in the World The world’s largest network of tactile and braille street signs has been launched in Sydney to help visually impaired pedestrians navigate the streets. More that 2,100 braille and raised-letter signs have been installed at pedestrian crossings across the City of Sydney area… Continue Reading Sydney Launches Largest Tactile Network in the World

Li Keqiang launches disabled children aid center in Mongolia

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China Disabled Persons Federation Li Keqiang launches disabled children aid center in Mongolia Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Mongolian Prime Minister Jargaltulga Erdenebat attended the launching ceremony of the Disabled Children Development Center in Mongolia, which China constructed at no cost to Mongolia, on July 14 in Ulan Bator. Li said that disabled children are… Continue Reading Li Keqiang launches disabled children aid center in Mongolia

Marrakesh Treaty Reaches 20 Ratifications Needed to Enter Into Force

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World Blind Union 1st July 2016 Marrakesh Treaty Reaches 20 Ratifications Needed to Enter Into Force Union Mondiale Des Aveugles Unión Mundial de Ciegos Toronto, June 30th, 2016 – Today is an historic day as Canada became the 20th country to ratify the Marrakesh Treaty (full name is the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to… Continue Reading Marrakesh Treaty Reaches 20 Ratifications Needed to Enter Into Force

How a blind professor from Boston is educating the next generation of eye care professionals

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boston.com 25th July 2016 How a blind professor from Boston is educating the next generation of eye care professionals Blair Wong was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa when he was 26. By Allison Pohle On a recent Monday afternoon, Opticianry Professor Blair Wong told his students to pair up with interns from the Carroll Center for… Continue Reading How a blind professor from Boston is educating the next generation of eye care professionals

First music rehabilitation center opens in China

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First music rehabilitation center opens in China 19th July 2016 The first music rehabilitation center opened in the China Rehabilitation Research Center on July 8. Music treatment, a new and independent therapy in China, has achieved many positive medical and psychological results. It includes vocal music and instrumental music, and leads to improvement in mood,… Continue Reading First music rehabilitation center opens in China

Hong Kong campaign to collect 1,000 old iPhones for blind receives just one donation

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South China Morning Post 21st July 2016 Hong Kong campaign to collect 1,000 old iPhones for blind receives just one donation Organiser hoping to collect 1,000 smartphones has to dig into his own pocket after receiving a single donation A campaign to collect 1,000 used iPhones to help improve the mobility of the visually impaired… Continue Reading Hong Kong campaign to collect 1,000 old iPhones for blind receives just one donation

Blind people find independence in life with guide dogs

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Yonhap News Agency 22nd Jly 2016 (Yonhap Feature) Blind people find independence in life with guide dogs   By Choi Kyong-ae For many years, Jeon Jo-eun relied solely on a white cane to navigate her environments. Last week, however, the 24-year-old blind student found much more reliable support in going about her daily life: her… Continue Reading Blind people find independence in life with guide dogs

In Vanuatu, children with disabilities recover and thrive one year after the cyclone

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UNICEF 15th July 2016 In Vanuatu, children with disabilities recover and thrive one year after the cyclone Tamanu looks at the old pots and frying pan perched precariously on what was once their kitchen sink. Her family’s house was destroyed when Cyclone Pam hit Vanuatu last year. by Rebecca Olul On the night Cyclone Pam… Continue Reading In Vanuatu, children with disabilities recover and thrive one year after the cyclone

Moorfields Eye Hospital and DeepMind Health announce medical research partnership

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5th July 2016 Moorfields Eye Hospital and DeepMind Health announce medical research partnership A new medical research partnership that could revolutionise the way professionals carry out eye tests and lead to earlier detection of common eye diseases has been launched in London. With the number of people suffering from sight loss in the UK predicted… Continue Reading Moorfields Eye Hospital and DeepMind Health announce medical research partnership