AUCDigest
March 30, 2007 • Volume 7, Number 3
INTERNATIONAL NEWS & RESOURCES
News
Idaho Center on Disabilities and Human Development (UCEDD) Faculty to Present Research at Royal Geographic Society. Dr. Matthew Wappett, a UCEDD assistant professor, has been invited to present his research on the geography of teacher preparation in US universities at the Royal Geographic Society's 2007 Annual International Conference in London. Regarding his acceptance to the conference Wappett said: "I thought my research was a long-shot for such a large, prestigious body of scholars...but their interest in hearing my research on the intellectual and 'geographic' barriers that exist in U.S. teacher training programs shows the importance of this issue." The Royal Geographic Society was founded in 1830 and bills itself as "the largest and most active scholarly geographic society in the world," and they continue to promote new scholarship and exploration that helps to define the physical and intellectual geography of our world. The 2007 Annual Conference is August 28-31 in London.
Israeli University Center on Disabilities’ (AUCD International Affiliate Member) “PNINA” Focuses on Accessibility of Medical Gynecological Clinics. The Israeli University Center on Disabilities (MISHAL) is operating in collaboration with the faculty of law to establish the project named "PNINA" (pearl). The aim of the project is to enhance accessibility of medical gynecological clinics for women. Unfortunately, most medical clinics in Israel cannot provide the appropriate medical treatment for women with disabilities. Women with disabilities have to cope with difficulties, such as positioning themselves in the gynecologist chair or undergoing other medical examinations, including early detection of breast cancer or the cervix. The team, composed of women with disabilities and law students, meet once a week developing solutions and suggesting ways to ensure the accessibility of the buildings, equipment and services, as well as changing the attitudinal behavior of the medical team towards the special needs of women with a variety of disabilities. To learn more, please contact Dr. Shunit Reiter.
Resources
International Best Practices in Universal Design: A Global Review. The Canadian Human Rights Commission announces the publication of a Global Review, a comprehensive research document comparing the latest accessibility standards for the built environment. It compares selected building codes and standards from developed and developing countries, those undergoing rebuilding and war torn countries. Included are codes and standards from Canada, Lebanon (UN), Mexico, Uruguay, Sweden, Ireland, Spain, USA, South Africa, Bangladesh, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia. The document contains an extensive comparison of 31 essential design elements, presented in tabular form, along with photographic examples highlighting best practices in universal design. Order a print or audio copy in English or French.
Disability Monitor Initiative (DMI) for South East Europe. The Disability Monitor Initiative (DMI) for South East Europe is an advocacy initiative to gather and disseminate information on relevant disability topics underpinning the move towards full participation and equal opportunities of people with disabilities. The DMI is primarily based on field research consulting with people with disabilities, service providers, members of civil society, government officials and local authorities.
Assistive Technology for Persons with Dementia. AT Dementia is a new online information resource on assistive technology for people with dementia and their caregivers. The website, developed by Trent Dementia Services Development Center (UK), includes perspectives on assistive technology's benefits and limitations, its ethical use, and current research and new technologies in development.
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