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Report on the EBU Delegation’s Onboarding Visit to Latvia
At the end of September, EBU Director Lars BOSSELMANN and Membership Officer, Valerie BERTRAND-VIVANCOS conducted a two-day onboarding visit to the Latvian Society of the Blind (LSB) to strengthen partnerships and member engagement, explore the facilities and services provided to visually impaired individuals in Latvia and meet with several key figures across different organisations.
Accessibility
Progress done, but still much to do: the Web Accessibility Directive’s fourth anniversary
Transitioning to a digital world opens the door to a wide range of products and services aimed at improving everybody’s lives. However, this process needs to be done under the principles of accessibility and inclusion so nobody is left behind. That was the key message of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) and the European Disability Forum (EDF) in the context of their hybrid event organised on the Web Accessibility Directive’s fourth anniversary on 24th September.
News from EBU members
Ireland - simulation of a Mass Casualty Incident
In early October, Vision Ireland’s Wayfinding Centre was proud to host Dublin Fire Brigade for a training simulation of a Mass Casualty Incident, focused on preparing their new recruits for real-world emergencies in transport environments. This hands-on training was enriched by the participation of 20 of our Access Ambassadors—individuals with lived experience of disability—who shared invaluable insights into supporting people with disabilities during exceptional and emergency situations.
Hungary - TÁVSZEM Services – A Higher Level of Services in Partnership with Be My Eyes
MVGYOSZ (Hungarian Federation of the Blind and Partially Sighted) developed an ICT based remote assistance service for people who are blind or have low vision back in 2018-2019, introduced to Hungarian users under the name TÁVSZEM (RemotEye). The aim of the project was to provide high-level remote assistance services to blind and partially sighted persons using their own accessible ICT devices, available with the same possibilities regardless of their place of residence anywhere in Hungary.