The Central Macedonia region, in collaboration with JOIST Innovation Park, is hosting an event focused on ‘Digitalization and Smart Cities: Accessibility and Safety on Urban Routes.’ Taking place today in Thessaloniki, the event aims to address key challenges faced by…
Ahead of the Athens Authentic Marathon, inspirational athletes Χρήστος Μελέτης and Βασίλης Γερογιάννης share their journey of participation. Μελέτης, who races in a wheelchair, and Γερογιάννης, who completed the marathon with his daughter, highlight the obstacles they face not only…
During the unveiling of the upgraded Tripoli Courthouse, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Christos Staikouras highlighted significant renovations aimed at improving accessibility for individuals with disabilities, as well as repairing internal and external damage. Modernized electromechanical systems and enhanced lighting were…
Startups like Be My Eyes and EnvisionGlasses are pioneering assistive technologies for the visually impaired, utilizing artificial intelligence to promote independence. Users can rely on smartphones and smart glasses to receive descriptions of their surroundings. However, skepticism remains; technology journalist…
In response to ongoing challenges faced by disabled air travelers, the UK government has established the Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group, led by Paralympic champion Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson. This initiative, sparked by recent incidents of inadequate assistance, aims to…
