[15.09.2009]
An abridged version of the final report of the Norwegian pilot municipality project has now been translated into English and is available for downloading. The project itself, and in particular the methods employed, have generated widespread interest abroad.
[04.09.2006]
The Government action plan designed to increase accessibility for persons with disabilities has now been given additional scope. Halfway through 2006, the number of concrete measures has been increased from 97 to 124. 25 per cent of the measures have already been implemented.
[23.08.2006]
Ministers of the European Union (EU) Member States and accession and candidate countries, European Free Trade Area (EFTA) countries and other countries adopted a Declaration on eInclusion in Riga in June 2006.
[15.08.2006]
The committee was appointed in the autumn of 2002, and has been chaired by Professor dr. juris, MD, Aslak Syse, Department of Public and International Law, University of Oslo. It was charged with drafting a new act relating to prohibition against discrimination on the basis of disability (Discrimination and Accessibility Act) to be applied in all spheres of society. In addition to the new legislation, the committee has proposed amendments to the Planning and Building Act currently in force.
[20.07.2006]
eNorway 2009 is all about exploiting and realising the opportunities inherent in the technology. Initiatives and projects will contribute to triggering the gains for society that ICT can offer. Universal design is part of the eNorway 2009 strategy.
[18.01.2005]
The Plan of Action for Universal Design was presented in 2004 to strengthen the development and utilization of solutions that are functional for all.
[15.10.2003]
"The Norwegian Society" is easy-read and easy-steered information on internet about the Norwegian society and user participation. It is made by the Norwegian Board of Education. (Published in 2003)
[01.10.2003]
Odin is the official website for the Norwegian government.
[30.09.2003]
norway.no offers easy access to public sector information and services on the web supplied by public bodies at state, county and municipal levels.
[28.09.2003]
This library contains laws, white papers to the Storting, regulations, circulars and other documents and publications concerning universal design and accessibility.
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