Tokyo 2020 Paralympics - The (Unofficial) Medalists in Assistive Tech
Description
In a world where even the Paralympics aren’t guaranteed to be accessible, we need problem solvers to shake up the game. Presenting the Modern Access bronze, silver, and gold medalists in Assistive Technology! On this episode, you’ll learn what some of the barriers are to attending an event like the Paralympics, and how smartphone apps can be part of the solution. Then, learn how one television network aims to increase visibility and accessibility of the Paralympic Games this year.
Episode transcripts are posted on our website: https://www.modernaccesspodcast.com/
Sources:
Paralympics Accessibility Issues:
https://www.insider.com/tokyo-olympics-paralympic-athletes-equal-pay-2021-7
https://wtop.com/asia/2018/03/paralympics-disabled-people-experience-accessibility-issues/
Accessibility in Japan:
https://www.gotokyo.org/en/plan/accessibility/index.html
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2301.html
Omotenashi Guide:
https://www.paralympic.org/news/tokyo-2020-provide-multi-lingual-app-international-attendees-venues
Bmaps:
https://www.nippon-foundation.or.jp/en/en/what/projects/inclusive_society/bmaps
NBC Olympics:
https://disabilityinsider.com/2021/07/28/tokyo-2020-paralympic-games/nbc-olympics-improves-accessibility-for-tokyo-olympic-and-paralympic-games/
https://corporate.comcast.com/press/releases/nbc-olympics-enhances-accessibility-for-olympic-paralympic-games-tokyo-2020
#A11y:
https://www.a11yproject.com/
BBC News:
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-19428263
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