The CommuniKit is a series of postcards with helpful phrases and requests
by Billy Caluag
It’s said to be 10 degrees steeper than the standard
Have you seen the new PWD wheelchair ramps that the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) revealed to the public recently? If you live in the Philippines and spend enough time on social media, you probably have.
Finally, a legitimately awesome use of AI
Honda has created an app for the blind. It's called Honda Scenic Audio and it'll narrate the view of a car journey using a suite of AI technologies. A group of visually impaired people is currently beta-testing the innovative
by Cat Dow
“Hindi po sakit o kapansanan ang pagiging LGBTQ+.”
The Land Transportation Office is receiving backlash online for what it touted as an inclusive step for the LGBTQ+ community.A sign posted on the LTO San Isidro District Office in Isabela caught the eye of several people for including 'LGBTQ' alongside
Will this pass?
Should expressway toll fees be covered by the country's 20% discount for persons with disability (PWD)? At least one lawmaker in Congress believes so.Quezon City representative Marvin Rillo has moved to amend Republic Act no. 7277-also known as the
by Drei Laurel
With return to office comes the return of proposals to solve EDSA traffic
To help frontliners communicate with speech- and hearing-impaired passengers
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has begun a new initiative that will make commuting a bit easier for passengers with speech and hearing impairments.The agency has now shared that selected frontliners from the MRT-3 and LRT-2 lines and the
Here are some of the few important updates from the past week
These go a long way in making things convenient for the elderly
It's difficult to picture having to surrender the driver's seat permanently because of old age. Us? We can't even begin to imagine what it must feel like to give up motoring for good. When Father Time does finally call
by Drei Laurel
He also shares what his dream bike is
Asian Para Games gold medalist Ernie Gawilan is currently busy with his preparations for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, which will run from August 24 to September 5. Despite his packed schedule, however, the swimmer recently had a chat with us to talk
by Aris Ilagan
Could something like this work here?
These days, finding your way when you're lost during a commute is as simple as whipping out your smartphone, tapping an app, and reading directions. Simple enough. Thing is, it's a little more complicated when you're visually impaired.To
by Drei Laurel
Here’s how it was modified
Among the sectors most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic are persons with disabilities (PWDs), who now find it difficult to move around due to the limited operations of public transport.This proved to be a big challenge for Ylagan Kustom owner
by Aris Ilagan
Personal mobility should be for everyone
You can imagine that persons with disabilities (PWD) are among the worst-affected sectors of the population with physical distancing in effect and limited public-transport options being available. But instead of waiting for nothing and just ranting on social media, Christopher
It's nice to have options
As the Philippine automotive industry grows and matures, it's nice to see more niche markets being addressed. As far as we know there is a very limited selection of vehicles that cater to the elderly and PWDs.During the presscon for
by Dinzo Tabamo
These guys help apprehend hundreds of lawbreakers day in and day out
It's been more than a year since the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) rolled out its no-contact apprehension policy. If you often travel on the major thoroughfares in the metro, you should be familiar with it.According to the agency,
Around 200 of these will be used throughout the event
With the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo fast approaching, Toyota is doing its part to ensure "mobility for all" by providing these electric shuttles for the event. The Accessible People Mover, or APM for short, stretches around 3,900mm long, 1,600mm
Are you in favor of this?
Senior citizens and persons with disabilities may soon find themselves parking apart from one another after a bill was filed in Congress requiring the creation of dedicated parking spaces exclusive to each.House Bill 1037, filed by Representative Joey Tambunting of Parañ
by Drei Laurel
Anything is possible
Nothing is impossible if you put your mind to it. It's a cliché, we know-but every once in a while, a story pops up on our feeds that restores our faith in the human spirit.Take Dr. Amit Patel, for
by Drei Laurel
Everyone deserves convenience
After six months of testing, Jaguar Land Rover has revealed a newly developed car door that opens automatically as the driver approaches it.Called the "mobility door," this new feature provides assistance to individuals with physical disabilities, or to anyone carrying large
by Lije Martin
Our legal expert weighs in
My daughter just passed her non-pro qualifying exams today. She has also paid for it. Only belatedly to be told that she CANNOT be issued a driver's license. The reason being she has only three fingers on each hand! I
He transformed his Honda XRM into a PWD-friendly trike
Erickson Nacario was in the midst of a soothing message when hell broke loose at the night market along Roxas Avenue in Davao City past 10pm last September 2, 2016.After a powerful explosion rocked the place, 15 people were killed, and
by Aris Ilagan
