Deaf Terminology: Legal Language and Common Usage
Law 95/06 titled "New regulations in favor of hearing-impaired individuals" established that the term "deaf" would replace previous terminology in official documentation...
Italian Sign Language Receives State Recognition
The Italian Republic now recognizes, promotes and protects Italian Sign Language (LIS) and Italian Tactile Sign Language as official means of communication...
Turin Deaf Institute Receives Erasmus Accreditation
International Erasmus+ projects: Turin's Institute for the Deaf has received official accreditation. International mobility programs now available for students...
Healthcare Decree "Cura Italia" and Disability Support
As announced, the Council of Ministers in its session on March 17 approved a decree-law (designated as "Cura Italia") introducing support measures for individuals with disabilities...
Mobile Service Improves Accessibility Pricing to 2.99 Euros
A service offering under highly advantageous conditions for deaf and blind individuals: this is the proposal from ho. Mobile targeting users with special accessibility needs...
Documentary Explores Daily Life of Deaf Community
The Municipality of Merano wishes to offer all interested citizens the opportunity to view a documentary examining the everyday experiences of deaf individuals...
Understanding the World of Disability (ISTAT 2019)
Understanding disability: people, relationships and institutions. The primary goal of this e-book is to provide comprehensive statistical analysis of disability in Italy...
Prix Italia 2019: Virtual Sign Language Technology
PRIX ITALIA 2019: Lucio, the child avatar designed to narrate Trajan's Forum. Presented during the inaugural session of the international broadcasting competition...
Citizenship Income: Collective Legal Action Information
Citizenship income: moving toward collective legal action, how to participate. HandyLex has devoted significant coverage to analyzing the implications for disability support programs...
Don Giulio Tarra Award 2019
Call for entries "Don Giulio Tarra Award" – 2019 Edition (EXTENDED deadline for submissions: April 30, 2019). The Pio Institute announces the annual award honoring contributions to deaf education...