International Exchange of Information and Experience on North American and European Development of Accessible Transportation

International Exchange of Information and Experience on North American and European Development of Accessible Transportation
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Total Pages: 433
Release: 1994
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This seminar on transportation accessibility provided a forum for exchange of experiences on matters related to transportation for people with disabilities. Objectives were to provide an opportunity for experts to exchange information and experience on ways to improve accessibility, compare and contrast practices in North America and Europe, and review developments, trends, initiatives and areas for future collaboration. Exhibits included displays of accessible services and technologies, including converted vans, lifting equipment and buses. Papers discuss policy positions, policy application, legislation and regulatory framework, accessibility technologies (visual communication & automatic station stop announcement system for transit vehicles and stations platforms, accessible taxis, driver hand controls, mobiloop vehicular hearing assistance system for the hard of hearing), consultation-motivation options (planning accessible transportation, seniors and disabilities), and program initiatives (integration, R&D, and Program for transportation of the mobility disadvantaged in rural Manitoba).

English as a Global Language

English as a Global Language
Author: David Crystal
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2012-03-29
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1107611806

Written in a detailed and fascinating manner, this book is ideal for general readers interested in the English language.

The New Public Diplomacy

The New Public Diplomacy
Author: J. Melissen
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2005-11-22
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0230554938

After 9/11, which triggered a global debate on public diplomacy, 'PD' has become an issue in most countries. This book joins the debate. Experts from different countries and from a variety of fields analyze the theory and practice of public diplomacy. They also evaluate how public diplomacy can be successfully used to support foreign policy.

World Report on Road Traffic Injury Prevention

World Report on Road Traffic Injury Prevention
Author: Marjorie Peden
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2008-09
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1437904068

Every day thousands of people are killed and injured on our roads. Millions of people each year will spend long weeks in the hospital after severe crashes and many will never be able to live, work or play as they used to do. Current efforts to address road safety are minimal in comparison to this growing human suffering. This report presents a comprehensive overview of what is known about the magnitude, risk factors and impact of road traffic injuries, and about ways to prevent and lessen the impact of road crashes. Over 100 experts, from all continents and different sectors -- including transport, engineering, health, police, education and civil society -- have worked to produce the report. Charts and tables.