Empowerment Cafe Weekly Bulletin 12-18 September 2015

 Empowerment Cafe Weekly Bulletin 12-18 September 2015

JAPAN: Accessible Japan - It’s Easier to Visit Than You Might Think

www.disabilityhorizons.com

VIETNAM: Lifestart Makes a Difference for Adults with Disabilities in Hoi An
www.auschamvn.org

WORLD: How to Relate to Someone who Has Asperger’s Syndrome
www.autism.ehoow.net

CHINA: Low-Floor Hong Kong Buses Set to Help the Disabled by 2017 
www.scmp.com

AUSTRALIA: Disability Abuse Royal Commission Calls Get Louder
www.probonoaustralia.com.au

SINGAPORE: Everyone Fits in at Singapore's First Inclusive Gym
www.news.asiaone.com

WORLD: 10 Things to Avoid When Meeting Someone with a Disability
www.disabilityhorizons.com

WORLD: Why Universal Design is Not Just ‘Access’
www.sourceable.net

AUSTRALIA: Prime Minister Signs First Agreements for Full Roll-Out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme
www.abc.net.au

NEW ZEALAND: Disability Sector Welcomes Productivity Commission Report
www.nzdoctor.co.nz

WORLD: Tips for Managing Meltdowns from a Child Therapist
www.time.com

WORLD: Persons with Disabilities Have Been Shut Out of Britain’s Tourist Spots for Too Long
www.theguardian.com

INDIA: Having a Mentally Disabled Kid - Sensitization Over Despondency
www.newsgram.com

AUSTRALIA: Disability Deals Bring Great Aid for Two States
www.hrcareer.net.au

MALAYSIA: Disabilities No Obstacle to Pursuing Higher Education
www.malaysiandigest.com

NEW ZEALAND: Forum Aims to Improve Access for All
www.odt.co.nz

WORLD: Disabled Russian Programmer to Get His Head Transplanted in December 2017
www.in.rbth.com/news

WORLD: Badass Guy with Disability Turned His Wheelchair Into the Best Mad Max Cosplay
www.lostateminor.com

ARMENIA: Over 200,000 Persons with Disabilities in Armenia
www.arka.am

PHILIPPINES: 83,000 Veterans Owed P17 Billion in Disability Benefits
www.gmanetwork.com

WORLD: Integrated Education for Children with Disabilities Needs Improvement
www.dtinews.vn

WORLD: Don’t Neglect Siblings of Special Needs Kids
www.thotsntots.com

VIETNAM: U.S.-Supported Project Enhances Educational and Social Inclusion of Vietnamese with Disabilities
www.vietnam.usembassy.gov

SYRIA: Disabled Syrian Teenager's Journey Across Borders (VIDEO)
www.bbc.com

AUSTRALIA: Teachers Lack Resources to Help Students with a Disability
www.theguardian.com

CAMBODIA: Fisherman Receives First Fully Flexible 3D Printed Prosthetic Arm
www.3dprintingindustry.com

INDIA: Differently-abled Person Seeks Help from Philanthropists
www.newindianexpress.com

CHINA: Chinese Man Invents Bizarre Hands-Free Hair Washing Machine
www.biglawnewsline.com

WORLD: Voting with Disabilities
www.andreashettle.tumblr.com

MALAYSIA: Special Needs People Must Not Be Marginalized
www.theborneopost.com

SINGAPORE: Stitching Hope
www.women.asiaone.com

AUSTRALIA: Living in a World Without Sight
www.abc.net.au

PAKISTAN: Sindh High Court Wants Ramps to Be Built for Persons with Disabilities
www.tribune.com.pk

MIDDLE EAST: Law on Jobs for Persons with Disabilities Open for Public Input
www.arabnews.com

INDONESIA: Slave Fisherman Wants to Help Disabled Co-Worker Get Home
www.msn.com

MALAYSIA: Becoming a Disabled-Friendly State
www.nst.com.my

WORLD: New Federal Guidelines Aim to Protect Parents with Disabilities
www.youthtoday.org

AUSTRALIA: Aged and Disability Reforms Have Lost Sight of Respite
www.australianageingagenda.com.au

FIJI: Persevering Tuimabu
www.fijitimes.com

MYANMAR: Disability Rights Group to Launch Mobile Campaign Ahead of Vote
www.yangon.coconuts.co

WORLD: Programs Seek to Help Young Adults with Autism Gain Independence
www.roanoke.com

AUSTRALIA: IRIS Digital Radio Service for Persons Who are Blind and with Low Vision Launches in Perth
www.radioinfo.com.au

WORLD: Making Sure Persons with Disabilities are Not Forgotten When Disasters Strike
www.dcdd.nl

WORLD: Children with Disabilities Left Out of School; Homework Adds to Family Stress
www.scmp.com