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Nearly all of Larnaca city centre pavements block disabled access, studies find
08 Feb 2025 06:40 GMT
… , the research showed.
“Even Europe Square, which is quite expansive …
The investigation, funded by the European Solidarity Corps, examined pavements, pedestrian … who conducted detailed mapping alongside disabled individuals to assess practical challenges …
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Sweden school shooter shouted ‘you should go away from Europe’ between fire
06 Feb 2025 19:05 GMT
… , “You should go away from Europe”, in between the shots being … programmes for people with learning disabilities.
Spela Majeric, a student enrolled …
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'I was rammed by someone while using my wheelchair on a cruise - it was a disability hate crime'
06 Feb 2025 14:45 GMT
… , 54, was excited to explore Europe with her husband. But just … woman that she had a disability but said the woman … on a disabled person. She knew full well about my disability, and … consider that to be a disability hate crime. I was really …
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Clot-Busting Medications and Mechanical Retrieval Show Comparable Efficacy in Reducing Disability After Certain Strokes
06 Feb 2025 06:33 GMT
… 543 adult patients from various European hospitals, all of whom were … of endovascular therapy, the overall disability outcomes did not improve significantly … , blood clot removal, stroke treatment, disability, research trial, patient outcomes, medical …
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AI Under Scrutiny: Europe’s Landmark AI Act Begins Enforcement
05 Feb 2025 18:45 GMT
… To ensure compliance, the European Commission has issued detailed guidelines … the elderly, people with disabilities, or those in socio- … state surveillance models, the EU’s restrictions will apply … —whichever is higher. The EU’s enforcement mechanisms will …
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Project Nemo and Fintech Fringe Launch Innovation Challenge to Tackle Financial Exclusion for People With Learning Disabilities
05 Feb 2025 05:52 GMT
… will be showcased at Pay360, Europe’s largest payments show, on … experience for adults with learning disabilities, ensuring accessibility and independence in … together fintechs, banks, trade bodies, disability charities, advocacy groups, and individuals …
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Kilkenny MEP claims EU 'must take meaningful action' on long-running issue
05 Feb 2025 02:57 GMT
… for the EU to mainstream and prioritise disability rights across … in 2009, met with European Organisations including Cork-based … need for stronger EU action on Disabilities earlier this week. … inclusion for people with disabilities, employment opportunities and …
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Exploring statistics on disability and social participation
05 Feb 2025 03:47 GMT
… the EU was 10.3% for people with a disability and 13 … .7% for those without a disability.
When looking at active citizenship … aged 16-44 with a disability had higher participation rates than … their counterparts without a disability: 14.8% vs 12.8% …
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EU AI Act: First Set of Requirements Go into Effect February 2, 2025
05 Feb 2025 01:56 GMT
… of the European Union’s landmark AI legislation, the EU AI Act … (e.g., due to age, disability or socio-economic status) to … On December 18, 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) … regulation of AI systems in Europe, with wide-reaching implications for …
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Nexer Digital supports leading brands in preparing for the European Accessibility Act
05 Feb 2025 01:33 GMT
… 2025 deadline for the European Accessibility Act fast approaching, … the barriers people with disabilities face when accessing essential … businesses operating in the EU to ensure that websites, … , commented: "The European Accessibility Act is a landmark …