2023-12-11 07:41:36 The MABACHER AWARD honors films that break down barriers in society. The expert jury explains its decision as follows: In “Eva-Maria” the filmmaker and the protagonist meet at eye level and are a team. This positive example is refreshing and urgently needed – self-determination is the key word. “Eva-Maria” is by no means … Read more
2023-11-03 16:49:04 Munich (ots) – People with disabilities are particularly affected by the devastating humanitarian crisis. The aid organization Handicap International (HI) is calling for inclusive humanitarian measures to be strengthened in the Gaza Strip. People with disabilities have greater difficulty accessing humanitarian aid and need more support. HI published the report “Inclusive Humanitarian Action … Read more
2023-10-08 07:39:30 While Salzburg, for example, is paying for victims of the state deaf and dumb institution, Minister Polaschek has so far remained inactive Vienna (OTS) – In so-called “deaf-mute institutions” throughout Austria, deaf children were beaten, beaten and mistreated. Communicating in sign language was also prevented by force. Anyone who has been a victim … Read more
2023-09-13 14:29:41 18th-24th September: The Austrian Association of the Deaf dedicates the #SignWithMe campaign to the topic of health and care. People with disabilities are not adequately taken into account in the health system. “Access to prevention, treatment, advice or care facilities is not barrier-free for deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind people. Ignoring sign … Read more
2023-08-23 16:47:01 Recommendations for action announced for September 8th We are really looking forward to the committee’s recommendations and will keep a close eye on politicians to ensure that the recommendations are implemented! Klaus Widl, President of the Austrian Council for Disabled Persons Geneva (OTS) – In the last two days, the state of Austria … Read more
2023-08-20 08:36:12 Ombudsman Achitz: Enable inclusion, end discrimination! Vienna (OTS) – Austria still has a lot of work to do in implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN-BRK). In the coming week, the Austrian implementation will be examined by the UN Committee of Experts in Geneva. Ombudsman Bernhard Achitz will … Read more
2023-05-10 10:36:15 Deep in the air: future topics in a feel-good atmosphere – where speakers become listeners. Salzburg (OTS) – Austria’s conference world has a new summit meeting in Zauchensee. Entrepreneurs, executives, HR managers, tourism experts and, above all, future thinkers meet for interdisciplinary exchange with industry insiders, specialist colleagues and like-minded people. From June … Read more
2023-05-05 16:24:05 On the Day of Inclusion 2023, the Aid Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Austria will open its start-up center in the area of accessibility. Vienna (OTS) – Promoting new technological projects and ideas for a barrier-free and inclusive future – that is the goal of the new Accessible Technology Incubator … Read more