Empowerment Cafe Weekly Bulletin 14-20 May 2016
JAPAN: Dutch Therapy for Persons with Learning Disabilities Gains Foothold in Japan
AUSTRALIA: Disability Discrimination Still Rife in Australian Workplaces
www.smh.com.au
MYANMAR: Disabled, Not Dysfuntional - Myanmar’s Overlooked Workforce
www.mmbiztoday.com
WORLD: War is No Excuse for Depriving Children with Disabilities of an Education
www.hrw.org
JAPAN: Man with ALS Prevented from Testifying on Disability Bill Demands Diet Rethink Its Habits
www.japantimes.co.jp
BRUNEI: AGENDA Holds Consultation with Disability Sector
www.bt.com.bn
BHUTAN: Building Momentum for Wheelchair Users
www.kuenselonline.com
INDIA: The Persons with Disabilities Act of 1995, Simplified
www.social.yourstory.com
IRAQ: Iraqi Children Face High Rates of Death and Disability
www.en.tempo.co
PHILIPPINES: Artists Paint the Colors of Depression and Mental Illness
www.lifestyle.inquirer.net
THAILAND: Thailand to Host 2017 INAS (International Federation for Sport for Para-Athletes with Intellectual Disability) World Athletics Championships
www.inas.org
CHINA: China Marks First Day to Support People with Learning Difficulties
www.english.cri.cn
SRI LANKA: Right to Information Bill Forgets Persons with Disabilities
www.nation.lk
AUSTRALIA: Sydney Startup Hireup Allows Australians with Disabilities to Find and Hire Support Workers
www.startupdaily.net
WORLD: Disabled 'Promposals' - Insulting or Inspiring?
www.bbc.com
INDIA: Transforming India’s Disability Sector Through ICT
www.her.yourstory.com
BHUTAN: Improving Mobility for Pesons with Disabilities
www.kuenselonline.com
INDONESIA: Bridge Workshop for EMB’S on Disability Rights and Election
www.bridge-project.org
PHILIPPINES: Philippines Oversees Deaf Culture Sensitivity (VIDEO)
www.h3world.tv
THAILAND: Thailand Making Bangkok More Accessible for Persons with Disabilities (VIDEO)
www.newswatchonline123.blogspot.com
FIJI: Disabled Forum Raises Concern
www.fijitimes.com
WORLD: Family Speaks Up for Their Disabled Brother Working at the Family’s Restaurant
www.thecoverage.my
NEPAL: Living conditions among people with disability in Nepal (STUDY)
www.nfdn.org.np
INDIA: Jobs for Persons with Disabilities (117 Vacancies)
www.indgovtjobs.in
MALAYSIA: Disabled 10-Year-Old Gets Gift of a New Limb
www.thestar.com.my
AFGHANISTAN: Disabled Women Holds on to Dream of Being a Teacher
www.tolonews.com
CHINA: National Day for Helping Disabled Persons with Disabilities Marked Around China (PHOTOS)
www.news.xinhuanet.com
PHILIPPINES: Persons with Disabilities Seek Support of Online Registration
www.news.pia.gov.ph
LAO PDR: New Software Gives Persons with Vision Disabilities Access to the Internet
www.globalaccessibilitynews.com
NEW ZEALAND: Forum to Improve Outcomes for Persons with Disabilities
www.scoop.co.nz
PAKISTAN: Pakistani Teenager Overcomes Disability with His Feet
www.voanews.com
JAPAN: What is Asperger's Syndrome?
www.autism.jp
WORLD: Empowerment Through Faith
www.singaporenews.sg
MALAYSIA: Mother Shows Unconditional Love for Six Children with Disabilities
www.thestar.com.my
AUSTRALIA: Oatley Students Suspended After Mocking Man with Disability
www.kiamaindependent.com.au
BANGLADESH: 14 Ministries Working on Autism Rights in Bangladesh
www.samakal.net
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