Tokyo 2020 Paralympics - The (Unofficial) Medalists in Assistive Tech

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.

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

InRio/IndTokyo:

https://www.pomona.edu/news/2019/08/29-accessibility-through-technology-arhan-bagati-21-launches-app-athletes-2020-tokyo-paralympic-games

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