ALERT – Calling for inclusion and accessibility in cities : HI joins #Cities4All
Cities and local authorities are increasingly recognised as crucial actors in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.
FOCUS ON ROAD SAFETY: The opportunity is now to reverse the trend of deaths and injuries
The Global Status Report on Road Safety, released in December 2018, leaves no doubt: the number of road traffic deaths and injuries remains unacceptably high, engendering many situations of suffering, poverty and exclusion across the world.
ALERT – On 3rd December starts the European Disability and Development Week 2018
For the 3rd year running, the International Disability and Development Consortium (IDDC) is championing the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by organising the European Disability and Development Week.
FOCUS ON – Addressing transport safety and accessibility for persons with disabilities
The intersection between health, disability and transport has significant challenges for persons with disabilities living in low- and middle-income countries, where road infrastructure is poor and travel unsafe. The Journey Access Tool (JAT) combines access and road safety audit approaches to identify barriers to transport on journeys taken by persons with disabilities.
