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Kiosk Industry News November 2023 - From Kiosk Manufacturer Association

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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ADA -- Big news this month is Quest Diagnostics losing. 2500 kiosks are affected (and maybe same for LabCorp). December 2023 is release of new self-service & POS guidelines from Access Board.

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  • WESTMINSTER, Colo., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From Kiosk Industry and Kiosk Manufacturer Association: Trade Shows — IAAPA is November 14th and here is our preview .
  • Outdoor ticketing, wristband dispense, kiosk avatars and wayfinding.
  • We'll have a small countertop for self-order as well in the booth.
  • December 2023 is release of new self-service & POS guidelines from Access Board.

AccessibleEU will promote the implementation of accessibility legislation in EU Member States

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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The European Accessibility Resource Centre was officially launched this past Tuesday in an event chaired by Commissioner Helena Dalli and Miguel Carballeda, President of ONCE Social Group

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  • The European Accessibility Resource Centre was officially launched this past Tuesday in an event chaired by Commissioner Helena Dalli and Miguel Carballeda, President of ONCE Social Group
    European Economic and Social Committee hosted the official launching of the European Accessibility Resource Centre (AccessibleEU), which will promote the implementation of accessibility legislation in EU Member States.
  • AccessibleEU is one of the flagship initiatives proposed by the European Commission’s Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030.
  • The main goal of AccessibleEU is to facilitate the practical application of EU legislation on accessibility to improve the availability of more accessible products, services and infrastructures across the EU.
  • Lastly, AccessibleEU will offer guidelines on how to implement disability related policies across different sectors and will monitor compliance with accessibility standards and rules.

New Study Uncovers Whether EVs Can Compete with Gas Cars Traveling Iconic American Road Trips

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest study by Upgraded Points sets gas cars against electric vehicles to see which vehicle is truly the most economical on five American road trips.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest study by Upgraded Points sets gas cars against electric vehicles to see which vehicle is truly the most economical on five American road trips.
  • An EV trip increased travel time by over 13 hours on one route, but less than 2 hours on another.
  • The study focused on five recognizable U.S. road trips of varying lengths.
  • The costs of fuel for both gas and EVs were based on average gas/electric prices from states along each route.

CHD Files Comments with FCC Urging Accommodation of Millions of People Sickened by Wireless Radiation

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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The proceeding was required by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Infrastructure Act) and President Bidens Executive Order 13985 .

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  • The proceeding was required by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Infrastructure Act) and President Bidens Executive Order 13985 .
  • CHD is calling for, as a matter of right, access to wired (fiber-based) broadband to the premises for the EMS disabled.
  • These individuals simply cannot be around RF (wireless) Radiation because it makes them sick , said CHD president and general counsel Mary Holland.
  • CHDs comments were accompanied by a white paper written by Susan Foster and Odette J. Wilkins , Eliminating Digital Discrimination for the EMS Disabled.

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Announces Key Appointments to its National Paralysis Resource Center

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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SHORT HILLS, N.J., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation announced today two key staff appointments to its National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC): Regina Blye will serve as Chief Program and Policy Officer, providing leadership and oversight; and Jamil Paden joins as the Foundation's first Racial and Health Equity Manager. Both appointments are effective immediately.

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  • "Regina brings to the Foundation and our National Paralysis Resource Center both professional acumen and lived experience that will greatly benefit the paralysis and disability communities," said Maggie Goldberg, President & CEO, Reeve Foundation.
  • "Through her dedication and leadership in the policy arena, the Reeve Foundation will substantially grow our services and help elevate the voices of the paralysis community."
  • "Working with the Reeve Foundation, I have the opportunity to see firsthand the individual impact of the critical services and resources provided by the Foundation through the National Paralysis Resource Center to help people build healthy, independent lives," says Blye.
  • The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research and improving the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis.