Disability News Asia – July
Supreme Court to consider disability rights as part of Human Rights Petition in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, June 28: In early July, millions of people in the country, including thousands of disabled soldiers, may get the hearing they have been waiting.......
Disabled people in Myanmar battle stigma lack of funds
YANGON, June 27: Nay Lin Soe, aged 28, campaigns for the rights of disabled people in Myanmar, a marginalized group with few rights.......
Blind people group demands apology for government official's comment that blind people are "legally incompetent" in Thailand
Thailand, June 26: Representatives of blind people on June 21 demanded an apology from Interior Minister Chaovarat Chanweerakul.......
Sujeet Desai performs in aid of Down Syndrome kids in Malaysia
A special musician from the United States, Sujeet Desai, will be performing at the Grace Goh Foundation Gala Charity Dinner.......
World Bank approves $135 million to Pakistan to help eradicate polio
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The World Bank has approved two projects totalling $135 million to help the Government of Pakistan strengthen.......
Students invent new assistive technology to help people with disabilities
A glue–gun base became an invaluable welding tool, a pool ladder became a support stand and a wooden disc became new hope.......
Stira inventor tries to revolutionize wheelchair design in Ireland
A revolutionary wheelchair and cool corrective kids' shoes are among the products to be showcased by two Galway businesses.......
New independent living center in Vietnam gives people with disabilities more independent life
June 17: After three years confined to her bed due to a spinal injury, Pham Diem Huong says she's finally beginning to enjoy the world.......
Australian company made recreational cycles for disabled people
Like the able–bodied, disabled people can suffer from lifestyle diseases such as obesity, heart disease and hypertension due to the lack of physical .......
Twitter becomes more accessible for blind people
A simple change in security software recently made Twitter more accessible to Blind people and visually impaired........
Nobuyuki Tsujii, Blind 20–year–old from Japan wins Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
FORT WORTH, Texas: A blind pianist and the youngest contender shared the top prize Sunday at the 13th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition........
Saudi Arabia spending millions on disability programs
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 4– The Ministry of Social Affairs is spending over SR300 million on programs for people with special needs and has accredited.......
New Mexico opens its first residential treatment center for kids with autism
New Mexico has its first residential treatment center for kids with autism and other developmental delays and their families.......
Cambodia's government will enforce new disability law
June 3: The government's construction office has not yet assessed the impact on the sector of a new disability law passed last week but a senior ministry official.......
Deaf–blind computer programmer is a role model for success in Dubai
DUBAI – At a first glance, nobody would notice that a woman sitting behind a computer – totally engrossed in her work.......
Singapore nightclub apologizes after denying entry to disabled person
June 2: A popular nightclub has apologised to disabled person after denying him access to its premises when he went there while on a night out with friends.......
Nigeria works to try to control polio cases
June 2: As the 3rd Round of the National Immunization Days (NIDs) end June 2 in Lagos State, the Special adviser to the Lagos State Governor,......
Disability groups fight for accessible technology in Canada
Today their battleground is equal access to technologies such as cellphones, hand–held devices, entertainment systems and even home appliances........
After 90 years, Arlington T station becomes accessible to disabled riders
June 1: The construction of three new elevators has made Arlington Station on the Green Line accessible to disabled riders......
Home design with technology accessibility will be displayed
Jun 01: Twelve senior students in Chaminade University's Interior Design Program were assigned to redesign a house to make it .......
Dubai organizes fashion show for disabled designers
DUBAI, 30 May: It was a fashion show with a difference –– a bunch of designers with special needs were here with their wares......
A Genetic clues reveal why more boys have autism
May 20: Among the many mysteries that befuddle autism researchers: why the disorder affects boys four times more often than girls. But in new findings reported......
MIT developing robotics that will help as therapy for children with cerebral palsy
May 20: Over the past few years, MIT engineers have successfully tested robotic devices to help stroke patients learn to control their arms and legs......
Paralympian Pistorius says he plans to take able–bodied runners at world championships in Berlin
LONDON, May 20: Double–amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius hopes to compete against the top stars at the world championships in Berlin, embarking on a demanding schedule as he returns ......
Braille exhibit a hands–on experience in Ottawa, Canada
OTTAWA, May 20: You don't have to worry about do not touch signs at this new exhibit. To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille......
Songs bring a better word for disabled people in China
May 20: People with disabilities in Baicheng city of northeastern Jilin province got a chance to shine Sunday on National Disabled Day.......
DC Metro adds signage to remind nondisabled riders not to use priority seating for disabled passengers
May 20: Metro is reminding its train riders to reserve special priority seats for those with disabilities, even if the disabilities aren't obvious.......
More disabled–friendly Komuter stations by 2010 in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19: More Komuter stations in the Klang Valley will be equipped with facilities for disabled people by the middle of next year........
First Beijing Disabled Children Art Contest held in Beijing
Beijing, May 19 –– An award ceremony for the first Beijing Disabled Children's Art Contest was held Saturday in Beijing to celebrate.......
UAE's biggest ever brunch to help people who are visually impaired
This is what non–profit organisation Foresight is hoping for with their unique annual dining event. Hotels in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah.......
Gaates presented on Accessible Technologies in Doha Conference
Doha, Qatar, 13 May: The Global Alliance on Accessible Technologies and Environments (Gaates) http://www.gaates.org present on Accessible Technologies in the 9th Scientific Convention for the year 2009, Doha, under the name "Assistive Technology ......
Universal Sports to air Beijing 2008 Paralympics coverage again
Universal Sports is officially bringing back their coverage of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games to sporting enthusiasts in the USA with a total of 28 hours of events......
New outbreak of polio in Africa Prompts call for vaccine
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has made an emergency appeal for millions of dollars to fight a new polio outbreak across Africa......
Down syndrome organization advocates for voting rights in Ireland
Apr 22: When EU Commissioner Charlie McCreevy sparked a row last year for asserting that he didn't think any "sane, sensible person ......
Kazakh government promises to raise spending and cut red tape for people with disabilities
KOSTANAY, Kazakhstan, 22 April: Raisa Gosteva was a clothing manufacturing engineer by profession. But she had to leave her job after giving birth to her daughter, Natalya, who is disabled person ......
First lady launches 'Education Enables' campaign for disabled people in Turkey
First lady Hayrunnisa Gl, the wife of Turkish President Abdullah Gul, hosted a reception yesterday at Cankaya palace to promote a recently launched campaign aiming to empower disabled people......
South African Ernst Van Dyk wins Earns 8th Boston Marathon
BOSTON, 20 Apr: South African marathon wheelchair champion Ernst Van Dyk claimed his eighth Boston Marathon trophy April 20......
Lee Calls for Greater Rights for people with disabilities in South Korea
20 Apr: President Lee Myung–bak and the First Lady paid a special visit to a welfare center for the disabled, and called on both the government and the Korean public......
South Korea tries to assist people with disabilities toward job training
When 31–year–old Kim Myeong–seob went almost totally blind three years ago, he was a graduate student with plans to study abroad. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) took away his visibility......
Susan Boyle with learning disabilities captures world's heart on "Britain's Got Talent"
Her appearance on ITV1's reality show Britain's Got Talent lasted just a few minutes, but that was long enough to propel 47–year–old amateur singer Susan Boyle......
Mobilisation of community needed to educate disabled children in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Special Education, (NISE) Islamabad Saturday organized a seminar on inclusion of visually impaired children in regular school system. Experts and professionals......
North Pole now wheelchair accessible
TORONTO– The North Pole has now been made wheelchair accessible. On April 11, 2009 a disabled parking sign was raised at the North Pole ......
Quezon City, Philippines takes special care for special kids
Quezon City, April 17: Recognizing the extraordinary needs of special children, the proposal granting sustainable program and other rightful......
British girl Ellie Challis, 5, becomes youngest to use prosthetic blades
15 Apr: Five–year–old amputee Ellie Challis has become the youngest person ever to be given prosthetic blades. At the age of 16 months......
Robotic suit could help people with disabilities to walk
April 16, 2009: A Japanese company has created a robotic exoskeleton that is designed to help make disabled people mobile again, enabling them to stand up, walk and even climb stairs......
1,000 scholarships for disabled children in Vietnam
The Bao Viet Life Insurance Corp. will present 1,000 scholarships totaling VND500 million to poor and disabled children......
Turkish state sees disabled people as unemployable
ANKARA – State institutions obligated by law to hire 3 percent of their personnel from among disabled people population have failed......
China to build barrier–free environment for disabled people in 100 cities
BEIJING, April 13;– China will promote the construction of a barrier–free environment for disabled people......
Visually impaired offered touch tours of National Palace Museum in Taiwan
Taipei: Visually–impaired are being invited to take special touch tours of the National Palace Museum the next four......
Ho Chi Minh City hosts Judo tournament for blind competitors in Vietnam
April 10: The HCM City Judo Tournament for the Blind was held on April 9, at the Phu Tho Sports House, attracting over 50 artists from......
A Special Phone Helps Visually–impaired Use IPhone
Apr 8: Google working on ways to make their Android OS more accessible to the visually–impaired. While Apple has yet to come out......
New policy brief on disability and HIV
An estimated 650 million people, or 10% of the world's population, have a disability. Although people with disabilities are found within the populations......
Dhaka University ICT training for visually impaired students
With a view to introducing Information Communication Technology (ICT) to the Visually Impaired student and staff in University of Dhaka a three month long training programme has been organized ......
Facebook working to make site more accessible to visually impaired users
Facebook is working together with the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) to make its social networking service more accessible to users who are blind or visually impaired......
South African Paralympian breaks breaststroke world record at Nedbank Championships
Nelson Mandela Bay's Paralympic swimming sensation Kevin Paul (pictured) has notched up world records in the national Nedbank Championships......
Air Canada challenges deaf–blind man's right to travel alone
April 8: In a case that balances passenger safety and the rights of disabled people , Air Canada is challenging a deaf and blind man's contention that he should......
Oticon Introduces New Hearing Aids Products
6 April: Oticon, out Somerset, New Jersey, last week released a new set of hearing products, including two new lines of hearing aids and a system to wirelessly......
Opposition pledges new deal for people with disabilities in Australia
April 6: THE NSW Opposition is proposing to overhaul the delivery of disability services, which may emerge as a template for its approach to social services......
Down syndrome organizations in Britain face cut in services
April 6: Services for adults with Down's syndrome and other learning disabilities are underfunded by at least £200m a year......
Career boost for disabled Beijingers
China: The Beijing municipal government will give 220 million yuan ($32 million) annually in the next three years to more than 56,000 disabled residents to help them find jobs and develop careers......
Technology allows hearing–impaired to enjoy films in Canada
Canada: On Saturday, Scott Simser bought a ticket to see the matinee showing of I Love You, Man, at the Kanata AMC theatre......
Touchscreen Phone for Visually Impaired soon
3 April: Scientists from the University of Tampere, Finland in collaboration with the Stanford University US, have managed to develop a new technology......
Training program for disabled people in Bangladesh
April 1: The government has, for the first time ever, launched a five–year programme involving Tk 155 crore to train and rehabilitate disabled people......
Unique Writing Assistant tool for Dyslexics
March 31: Ghotit super spell checker was developed by people that have dyslexia and who are coping with their dyslexia every day. For over a decade, the founder of Ghotit had a vision......
Workers with disabilities losing jobs in Australia
WORKERS with disabilities are the latest victims of the financial crisis. As companies try to cut costs by moving production jobs offshore or keeping them in–house, businesses......
Singapore Paralympian Yip Pin Xiu breaks her own world record
March 30: She may have taken a six–month hiatus from competitive swimming but Singapore's first Paralympics medallist Yip Pin Xiu is back with a bang.......
Braille coin now available in US
WASHINGTON, Mar 27: The United States Mint will begin accepting orders March 26 for the first coin to feature readable Braille.......
China will improve services for disabled people
BEIJING, March 27– Chinese Vice Premier Hui Liangyu on March 26 urged to speed up building a system of social welfare and public services for disabled people......
New Verizon Wireless app assists visually-impaired
Verizon Wireless this week announced a new service for visually impaired customers. Talks will convert displayed text into speech......
Fitness for people with mobility disabilities – Try Flexiciser exercise machine
March 26: Flexiciser technology that offers a natural walking/running stride, moving arms and legs simultaneously with no weight–bearing impact on joints for people with mobility ......
First deaf person hired to work at Philippines SC
March 23F In a precedent–setting move, Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno has approved the hiring of a deaf–mute to work in the Supreme Court (SC) in an effort to given equal employment......
Disability group in Turkey presses politicians to keep promises to people with disabilities
Turkey, Mar 22: Projects for disabled people have been spoken about frequently by candidates for mayoral posts in the upcoming local elections of March 29; however, post–election ......
Bureau of Internal Revenue gives 20% sales tax discount to disabled people in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines –– The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is extending a 20 percent tax discount for persons with disabilities......
Dolphin computer access announce the two US master distributors for Dolphin Guide Version 5 at CSUN 2009
Los Angles, 19 March – Dolphin Computer Access announce the appointment of two US master distributors for Dolphin Guide and the release of Dolphin Guide version 5 at CSUN, the 24th Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities......
Optelec offers new solutions for people with visual disabilities at 2009 CSUN
Los Angles, 19 March – Optelec US Inc., a world leader in innovative and life–changing assistive technologies for visually impaired......
CSUN Conference to explore how Assistive Technology can help people with disabilities
Los Angeles, 19 Mar: Thousands of people from around the world?from entrepreneurs and tech industry executives to academics and persons with disabilities......
SmartHomes for Individuals with Cognitive Disabilities
Los Angeles (CSUN Conference) 19 Mar: Imagine is currently constructing SmartHomes that will incorporate state of the art technologies in order......
Used wheelchairs from Japan offer Malaysian disabled kids a fresh start
SELAYANG, March 10: The wheelchairs may be trash in Japan but in Malaysia, they are helping to give disabled children a second lease on life......
Disabled California Soldiers Receive iBOT Wheelchairs
March 9: Some California soldiers wounded in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are getting much more than a purple heart.....
New device restores some vision in people with visual disabilities
March 9: In a darkened room, Dean Lloyd (pictured) sits before a computer screen slowly moving his head, searching for a white box on the black screen......
Japanese produce documentary 'Ashita Tenki ni Naru' for people with intellectual disabilities
March 9: A documentary featuring people with mental disabilities or autism living in a welfare institution was completed in February, with its first screening.....
Japanese develop gadget controls iPod in blink of eye, flick of tongue
TOKYO, March 9: A wink, a smile or a raised eyebrow could soon change the music on your iPod or start up the washing machine, thanks to a new Japanese gadget.....
Brain–controlled wheelchair developed by Italian researchers
MILAN, Italy, Mar 7: Italian researchers have developed a wheelchair that obeys mental signals sent to a computer, they said March 6......
Vocational tests to help developmentally disabled people find jobs in UAE
DUBAI, UAE, 7 March: The Ministry of Social Affairs is designing a vocational interest test for mentally impaired people to help them choose a job in accordance.....
President Obama's stimulus package aids people with disabilities
March 5FFor the first time in many years, the White House is taking the side of people with disabilities......
Sochi Accessible for 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
Sochi, Russia: Five years ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympic Games which take place March 7, 2014, Sochi 2014 has announced a major program.....
New Zealand Paralympian, Paula Tesoriero breaks world record in cycling
Wellington Paralympic cyclist, Paula Tesoriero has succeeded in breaking the world record at the national track championships.....
Violence among people with autism rare, expert says
March 6: The teenage autistic son of Kent State University professor Gertrude Steuernagel was charged with her tragic beating .....
South Africa launches Braille atlas
Pretoria – The first Braille atlas of South Africa was launched in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria, on Thursday......
South Korean aid group to build centre for disabled people in N Korea
SEOUL: North Korea is allowing a South Korean aid group to build a rehabilitation centre for disabled people.....
China to assist in rehabilitation of disabled people
Luanda: The Chinese Government is willing to contribute to the physical rehabilitation and social reintegration of disabled people.....
Eden Gas Station offers disabled people chance of work in Taipei
Taipei, 5 Mar: Twenty–five–year–old cerebral palsy person Kai had been turned down by many companies that would not hire disabled employees.....
Fiji Disabled Peoples Association calls for job opportunities for People with disabilities
March 05FThe Fiji Disabled Peoples Association is urging the interim government to put in place a policy of employing people with disability.....
Gene could link autism, digestive problems
March 4: Researchers are studying a gene that may cause both autism and gastrointestinal disorders, a study in March 2's Pediatrics reports......
SOP advocates care for intellectual disabled kids in Philippines
Dagupan City, 03 March: The holding of the two–day 12th Special Olympics Philippines (SOP) National Games at the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic.....
Cerebral Palsy workshop in Kuwait aims to raise awareness of disabled rights
KUWAIT: Arab League representative Ibrahim Al–Souri said on Tuesday that the workshop currently taking place here on helping Cerebral Palsy (CP) family members.....
Passenger with visual disabilities wants apology to S7 Russian Airline
03 Mar: Pavel Obiukh, a legally blind, disabled rights activist denied boarding on an S7 flight last month, demanded on Monday that the airline change its rules on disabled passengers .....
New generation of tactile devices to aid deaf people
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the United States are developing a device which can translate sound waves as vibrations able .....
Centers to rehabilitate persons with disabilities in Jeddah
JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia) 3 Mar: The Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged businessmen to support organizations working to help disabled children.....
British comedian, actress Francesca Martinez explains her cerebral palsy
2 March: Last December, I guested on the topical news Radio 4 show Broadcasting House. One of the stories up for debate was David Cameron.....
Mother tries to break silence about Down syndrome in Saudi Arabia
ABU DHABI – When the doctor asked Sonia al Hashimi 22 years ago if she knew about Down's syndrome, little did she realise that her search.....
Deaf model fights discrimination in London fashion industry
Dressed in denim hotpants, knee–high leather boots and a chequered shirt, Kellie Moody looks every bit the model as she poses for a photographer.....
Girl with disabilities fight to lead a normal life
Malta, 1 Mar: An 18–year–old girl is fighting for her right to access clothes shops, restaurants and cinemas with her wheelchair as she is determined to lead.....
'Slumdog Millionaire' opens world's eyes to Mumbai's battle with blindness
Mar 1: THEY have charmed the world with their exploits on the big screen while throwing light on the squalid conditions which they have to endure......
Amazon retreats on text–to–speech issue for Kindle 2
March 1: Apparently, Amazon won't fight the publishing industry on the issue of whether the Kindle 2's text–to–speech.....
Paralympians attend open house at school for blind people in Taipei
Taipei, 01 Mar: Rock climbing, riding a bicycle by oneself, playing basketball and street dancing may sound easy to many, but for children who are blind or visually impaired .....
Traveling with a disability
Taking a trip to see this beautiful country is one of life's pleasures. That is, if you are not a person with a disability. Each day means a new challenge for a person with a disability.....
Number of disabled workers losing jobs up nearly 3 times since 2007: Japan
Amid the continuing economic downturn, 370 disabled people in Japan were fired in January this year, the fourth month in a row the figure has increased.....
Accessible Tsukiji Hongwanji Buddhist Temple for people with disabilities in Tokyo
Tokyo, 27 Feb: Tsukiji Hongwanji Buddhist Temple located in the Tsukiji district of Tokyo, Japan is accessible for people with disabilities.....
High unemployment affecting people with disabilities
February 26: Black History Month is a remembrance of important people and events in American history. It is also a time to explore significant issues.....
New Zealand Gray's Bush site becomes accessible for wheelchair users
The first part of a major upgrade at Gray's Bush has been completed, and wheelchair users have already put it to the test and given it the thumbs–up.....
Emoti–chair allows deaf people to experience music through vibrations
In a small Toronto tavern next week, people who cannot hear will crowd into the room to experience music......
A New Zealand double amputee swims with a mermaid tail
AUCKLAND, New Zealand– A New Zealand double amputee Nadya Vessey never expected a response when she sent a note to a special effects company .....
Social Welfare Ministry efforts underway to support people with disabilities in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Social Welfare and Special Education, Samina Khalid Ghurki here Wednesday said that the welfare ministry is committed to empowering, independence .....
Visually impaired students short on books in Japan
25 Feb: Only a portion of visually impaired students will receive large–print textbooks from the start of the next school year due to obstacles facing textbook publishers .....
City of Chongqing gets first travel agency for people with disabilities
Chongqing, Feb 24: Chongqing Ziqiang Travel, which is said to be the first travel service provider for disabled people in Chongqing.....
Be My Brother wins top prize at the 17th Annual Tropfest in Australia
NEWCASTLE filmmaker Genevieve Clay has won Tropfest 2009 with her short film Be My Brother.....
Riyadh to host global forum on disability
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, 23 Feb: An international conference on disability and rehabilitation will be held in Riyadh from March 22 to 26 under the aegis of Crown Prince Sultan, deputy premier and minister.....
Sports Centre For disabled people in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23: Work on a sports centre of excellence for disabled people (OKU) costing RM39 million will start by the middle of the year......
Lebanese NGO looks to promote inclusion of disabled individuals in society
BEIRUT, 23 Feb: "A person with a disability should never be reduced to being that disability," said Fadial– Halabi, president of the NGO "Ecumenical Disability .....
Smile Pinki wins Oscar for Best short Documentary
While all eyes seem to be on "Slumdog Millionaire" for the Oscars, one very courageous little girl will be focused on another India–based film at the ceremony......
Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has surgery after boating accident
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 22 Feb: Double–amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius sustained head and facial injuries in a boat accident.....
NGO in northwest Zambia helping persons with disabilities find employment
20 Feb: In northwest Zambia, a group of disabled people are starting their own businesses, and helping to end unemployment and discrimination.....
Makati city Government to launch contest for 'disabled–friendly' tourism
MANILA, Philippines, Feb 20: The Makati City government will launch on Feb. 23 its first–ever Search for Disabled–Friendly Tourist Establishments. .....
Albany City Improving access for people with disabilities
Take a stroll downtown with Lisa Bennett. You'll learn that in many places, Albany sidewalks are not all they should be......
Karate a passion for Dave Pancallo with Down syndrome
To the outside world, Dave Pancallo, 34, of Cooper City may be someone with Down syndrome and that's that. But Pancallo is filled with surprises......
Northern Uganda seeing increase in river blindness
After being ravaged by a war that has lasted more than 20 years, the people of Northern Uganda are being destroyed by another disaster. River blindness.......
Time get serious on helping people with disabilities, congress told: Thailand
Bangkok, 20 Feb: Delegates from 69 countries in Asia and the Pacific joined a congress of community based rehabilitation (CBR) in Bangkok this week to improve the lives of people with disabilities......
Paul Steven Miller, UW law professor, announced as disability adviser to US President Obama
University of Washington law professor Paul S. Miller has been appointed special assistant to President Obama......
British woman with multiple sclerosis loses assisted suicide appeal
A woman with multiple sclerosis Feb. 19 lost her court of appeal case to have the law on assisted suicide clarified.......
Seafood may help avoid certain mental illnesses
Feb 19: Irish people are 50 times more likely to develop depression than populations like Japan where seafood consumption is high, a leading professor of human ......
Russian S7 Airline faces new lawsuit after barring disabled man
MOSCOW, February 19 (RIA Novosti) – Russian air carrier S7 is facing a new 1 million–ruble ($30,000) suit for not letting Pavel Obiukh, who has a sight disability......
New buses operate for disabled people in Konya: Turkey
KONYA – The Konya Metropolitan Municipality has started running 20 buses that have a system for disabled people ......
Easy access to public building for people with disabilities: Srilanka
Social Services and Social Welfare Ministry has taken steps to provide the disabled people to have easy access to all public buildings. .....
Recession, Job Losses Hit Those with Disabilities Hard, Reports Allsup
Belleville, February 18: Whether forced out of work by layoffs or severe health problems, people with disabilities are among the hardest hit during tough economic times, according to Allsup, a leading provider of Social Security ......
Iran to set up rehabilitation centre for disabled people
The government of Iran has committed itself to the establishment of a rehabilitation centre in Pakistan to prepare artificial limbs for disabled persons......
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton brings visibility to Japan's Special Olympics
Tokyo, 17 Feb: Japan's Special Olympians were all over the news Feb. 16 thanks to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spending some time......
Minister urges healthcare units for disabled people: Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – Minister for Social Welfare and Special Education, Samina Khalid Ghurki Tuesday emphasized on establishing special health care......
University of Texas–Austin adds wheelchair–accessible exercise machine to gym
17 Feb: Wheelchair users can now exercise with ease in a virtual gaming environment, thanks to a UT alumnus.......
Pakistan sensitize media on disability issues
ISLAMABAD,17 Feb: The Special Talented Exchange Programme (STEP), a non–for–profit organization working on promoting disability issues in Pakistan has in joint collaboration with SAMAA TV......
Kiwi company launches accounting software for blind people
17 Feb: Kiwi–based software company Accomplish Ltd has unveiled an accounting software package especially modified to enable efficient use by blind people, in what is believed.....
Standard Chartered Bank takes the lead by hiring 14 blind people: Pakistan
KARACHI, 17 Feb: The Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) Pakistan has become a pioneer in the country by meeting its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through induction of 14 blind graduates .....
'No school facilities for 1.6 million children with disabilities' Bangladesh
A new forum under the banner of 'Disability Rights Watch Group' was launched yesterday to monitor the present condition of the people with disability and help implement the CRPD .....
Buses for people with disabilities: Malaysia
ALL the 200 new buses to be added to the Rapid Penang fleet would be disabled–friendly, Second Finance Minister Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop said.....
Japan helps disabled people lead independent lives: Vietnam
VietNamNet Bridge, 16 Feb: An independent living centre opened in Hanoi on February 16 to help disabled people gain wider access to public works and provide.....
Disabled people get RM1mil grants for business: Malaysia
PEKAN: The state Labour Depart–ment has approved RM1.08mil in grants to help 23 disabled entrepreneurs expand their business......
Blind singer Scott MacIntyre makes it top in "American Idol"
A few minutes ago Scott MacIntyre received the good news on FOX's "American Idol" that he made it into the top 36 contestants. That means next.....
U.N. Program in Atlanta Promotes Digital Access for persons with disabilities
It is a statistic that simply does not make sense to Axel Leblois. In many countries, including the United States, the unemployment rate for blind .....
Interpreter creates children's books in ASL, English text
New children's books come out everyday, but it's rare that someone creates an entirely new way of storytelling......
China social welfare organizations aid 1.9 mln people in 2008
BEIJING, Feb. 5 – China improved its welfare system last year that helped the elderly and disabled people , the Civil Affairs Ministry said Thursday.......
Iran to host world competitions of disabled volleyball players Service
TEHRAN –Iran is to host world competitions of disabled volleyball players......
China introduces access signs for disabled people
BEIJING, – China has begun introducing access signs for the disabled based on internationally–recognized symbols......
City hands out assistance to disabled people: Indonesia
DENPASAR: The Denpasar Social Welfare Coordinator (K3S) on Thursday handed out several assistance packages to disabled people as part of the organization's attempt......
