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
2023-11-27 07:10:32 Exchange with politicians from the ÖVP and the Greens on recommendations for action from the UN Committee of Experts on the Rights of People with Disabilities Vienna (OTS) – Austria ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2008. Their implementation was completed in August 2023 as part of … Read more
2023-10-25 10:20:44 October 24, 2023 Video game Game Changers unveils the program for its third edition Game Changers 2023 On October 28, the Afrogameuses association will meet video game professionals at an event questioning the diversity of an industry that is still difficult to access. 1698229969 #Game #Changers #professional #meeting #dedicated #inclusiveness #video #games
2023-10-20 15:34:37 The Santa Rosa de Calamuchita Special School works on a project called “Plazas Blandas” which consists of bringing a series of games to the town’s squares for an entire day, for boys and girls from 0 to 8 years old accompanied by their families. The activity aims to be able to share with … 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
2023-09-12 18:07:09 Federal states are required to do their homework Vienna (OTS) – The recommendations for action from the UN expert committee show that further measures are required before people with and without disabilities in Austria can live together and on equal terms. Some important projects have already been implemented in recent years. “We are … Read more
2023-09-12 09:36:17 Fiedler: “The ÖVP and the Greens must finally move from talking to doing when it comes to inclusion and disability rights.” Vienna (OTS) – “The recommendations for action published today by the UN Committee of Experts confirm what was already indicated during the meetings: Austria is failing to implement the UN Convention on … 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