Estonian Blind Union🇪🇪

An umbrella organisation for blind and visually impaired people in Estonia. Tweets in English about Accessibility, local and Eu matters

[Estonian Blind Union🇪🇪 @pimedateliit]

This account will now be tweeting mostly in English, representing our views on Accessibility and various blindness related topics in the country and in EU

[European Disability Forum @MyEDF]

@pimedateliit President @jakobrosin on eGovernment "When digitising communication between citizens & governments it is important to keep in mind that not everyone has the same skills or access to technology. Digital services don't have to be the only option" #EDPD2021 #a11y

[Jakob Rosin @jakobrosin]

I was happy to write an article to last @Euroblind focus newsletter, outlining my thoughts on the digitalization of employment sector and its #accessibility. Read: https://t.co/LlnAN7bv58

[Jakob Rosin @jakobrosin]

And we’re live for the second session. My keynote will share the experiences of a digital government from accessibility point of view. join us. #EDPD2021 #EUDisabilityRights, #UnionOfEquality #EUAccessCity @Euroblind @MyEdf @EU_Commission @Pimedateliit

[Estonian Blind Union🇪🇪 @pimedateliit]

Our President, @JakobRosin will give an overview on how Estonia’s digital government has laid a groundwork for accessible citisenship and shares his views on what should we do next. #EDPD2021 #EUDisabilityRights, #UnionOfEquality #EUAccessCity @Euroblind @MyEdf @EU_Commission

[Jakob Rosin @jakobrosin]

Later today, I will share the accessibility benefits and cautions from a digital governance perspective, using us, Estonia, as an example. #EDPD2021 #EUDisabilityRights, #UnionOfEquality #EUAccessCity @Euroblind @MyEdf @EU_Commission @Pimedateliit

[Jakob Rosin @jakobrosin]

Excited to be part of that conference and share our experiences of digital public sector services and their accessibility #EDPD2021 #EUDisabilityRights, #UnionOfEquality #EUAccessCity @MyEdf @EU_Commission @Pimedateliit

[European Blind Union @euroblind]

In 2015 EBU produced an information package 'The Right to Live without Violence' for blind and partially sighted females. On this Day, revisit this and other material available here:
https://t.co/b7dRjSceLW
#OrangeTheWorld

[European Disability Forum @MyEDF]

Women & girls with disabilities are more at risk of violence including disability-specific types of violence.
On International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we call on🇪🇺to:
➡️Protect their rights
➡️Adopt strong regulations

Our demands https://t.co/1YtmVGjViC

[Estonian Blind Union🇪🇪 @pimedateliit]

Tune in from 10:00 EET

[Jakob Rosin @jakobrosin]

Excited to be part of the accessibility jury for the EU #Datathon this year. In a few hours, the pitches and results start. Our focus is on accessibility. @Myedf @EU_opendata https://t.co/F5bscgwZxU

[Jakob Rosin @jakobrosin]

I am happy to speak about public services digitalization and accessibility in Estonia at the Day of Persons with Disabilities conference next week, organized by @EU_Commission and @MyEdf. https://t.co/sWR0aKvNyl

[European Disability Forum @MyEDF]

👏New workshop! @Facebook - EDF Policy roundtable on the EU #AccessibilityAct. Join us to discuss the challenges and opportunities of this landmark legislation, with a particular focus on the impact for the digital world.
🗓️May 20
🕒3pm CET
👇Registrations
https://t.co/RDuvxKipDP

[Israel in Estonia @IsraelinEstonia]

Tehissarvkesta siirdamine muutis pimeda Iisraeli mehe nägijaks. @pimedateliit
https://t.co/l56db6MsnS

[Estonian Blind Union🇪🇪 @pimedateliit]

Estonia will get its new government next week. The recently published coalition agreement includes a few mentions of accessibility and support for disabled people. Summary: (in estonian) https://t.co/Xmy9PptLqG

[Estonian Blind Union🇪🇪 @pimedateliit]

@svenvarkel @jakobrosin @kajakallas @Mailis_Reps Me eelistame ikka digitaalseid ja tänapäevaseid suhtlusmeetodeid

[Estonian Blind Union🇪🇪 @pimedateliit]

Eesti Pimedate liit saatis koalitsiooniläbirääkijatele märgukirja, mis juhib tähelepanu probleemidele https://t.co/VyP1gMXkI7

[Estonian Blind Union🇪🇪 @pimedateliit]

Facebook and @FunkaNu will be organizing an accessibility related virtual hackathon. Submissions latest for 16 nov. https://t.co/vYklDBcdPc

[Estonian Blind Union🇪🇪 @pimedateliit]

a great' selection of #accessible services to read books'

[Holly @lifeofablindgrl]

New on the blog: Accessible reading for blind and visually impaired people.

“I hope that having access to these libraries and mainstream platforms encourages blind and visually impaired people to get lost in the bookish world.”

https://t.co/SIMcp6cXG7

[Debra Ruh @debraruh]

New restaurants in Nova Scotia required to be #accessible by end of the month: any new restaurant with seating will need to have accessible entrances, pathways and washrooms in order to get a food safety permit. #accessibility #inclusion
https://t.co/SUXRYVkoIY

[Estonian Blind Union🇪🇪 @pimedateliit]

@meremuuseum @TeaterVanemuine Tiia Artla and Jana Kadastik from Tallinn University @TallinnUni debuted an exhibition of various learning tools for disabled people, increasing the awareness of accessibility needs in the education sector.

[Estonian Blind Union🇪🇪 @pimedateliit]

15. October is White Cane Safety day. Estonian Blind Union gives out it’s yearly encouragement to those people and organisations, who have done something significant for the blindness community in Estonia. Press release in Estonian: https://t.co/3C5lCn4Kqd

[Estonian Blind Union🇪🇪 @pimedateliit]

@meremuuseum @TeaterVanemuine The Chansellor of Justice’s bureau helped us provide a first accessible tv broadcast during Estonias Independence day this year. Among other accessibility features, with Estonian Chamber of Disabled people managed to broadcast live audio description for the Independence day play