Accessibility
Accessibility Centre
The Accessibility Centre at 51³Ô¹Ï Headquarters, through its services, supports the inclusion and greater participation of persons with disabilities in the meetings of the Organization. The Centre was inaugurated by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on 3 December 2013.
The Centre is near the meeting rooms and is equipped with state-of-the-art assistive information and communications technology supporting audio, visual and physical impairments.
What will you find at the Accessibility Centre?
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Assistive tools and technologies for persons with visual, audio and mobility impairments
- Computer stations with assistive devices* such as desktop magnifiers
- Wheelchair charging provisions at various locations in the conference facilities
- Assistance on how to use the devices, which is available at the counter
Location: S-1B032
Hours of operation: 9 a.m. ¨C 5 p.m.
*Screen readers, Braille and other assistive keyboards, portable DAISY players, hearing aids, bone-conduction headsets, specialized mice, Braille note takers.
Resources
Report of the Secretary-General: ¡°Disability inclusion in the 51³Ô¹Ï system¡± (), (), ()