Accessibility
2026 World Cup ticketing: Charity slams FIFA's silence on disabled fans' access
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Building on prior concerns over the $60 Supporter Entry Tier, disability charity Level Playing Field has labeled FIFA's lack of response to 2026 World Cup accessible ticketing issues as unacceptable, amid barriers like higher costs, full-price personal assistant tickets, and uncertainty over wheelchair seating.
Tignes, France, is hosting the FIS Para Alpine Skiing World Cup from February 2 to 6, drawing top athletes as a key preparation for the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. The event underscores the resort's long-standing commitment to inclusive winter sports in the French Alps. It also previews Tignes' role in the 2027 Para Alpine Skiing World Championships.
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More than 80 blind and visually impaired athletes from Canada and abroad have gathered in Kananaskis Country for a cross-country skiing event. The gathering emphasizes accessibility, inclusion, and community among participants.
The US State Department under Secretary Marco Rubio has canceled the use of Calibri font, reverting to Times New Roman for all official communications. This move undoes a 2023 change aimed at improving accessibility. Rubio frames the decision as a return to tradition amid criticism of diversity initiatives.
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The Legislative Chamber of the Federal District approved on Tuesday (December 2) a bill expanding accessibility rules and standardizing signage for priority parking spots across the DF. Authored by Deputy Pepa (PP), the proposal redefines the priority group and adopts the official autism symbol. The text now heads to the local executive for sanction.
Jabra has released the Enhance Select 700 hearing aids, a near-identical update to the previous 500 model that replaces it entirely. The new version introduces minor enhancements like improved speech clarity in noise and hardware filters, while maintaining the same core features and pricing structure. These over-the-counter devices continue to emphasize professional audiology support and user-friendly app controls.