Empowerment Cafe Weekly Bulletin 12-18 September 2015
JAPAN: Accessible Japan - It’s Easier to Visit Than You Might Think
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.
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