Empowerment Cafe Weekly Bulletin 16-22 April 2016
AUSTRALIA: Psychosocial Disability Definition Causes Confusion Among NDIS Applicants
www.abc.net.au
BRUNEI: Brunei Ratifies the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
www.bt.com.bn
BRUNEI: Brunei Darussalam Ratifies CRPD (FACTS AND FIGURES)
www.un.or
SINGAPORE: Master Plan Launched to Increase Sports Participation Among Persons with Disabilities
www.channelnewsasia.com
WORLD: Charities Call for Mandatory Training on Autism for All Teachers
www.theguardian.com
WORLD: Is the NHS Failing Women with Autism?
www.theguardian.com
SOUTH KOREA: South Korea Covered Up Torture of Children, Persons with Disabilities
www.santafenewmexican.com
JAPAN: TV Announcer Ryuen Lobbying for Down Syndrome Children
www.japantimes.co.jp
NEPAL: Sajha to Introduce Disabled-Friendly Bus
www.kathmandupost.ekantipur.com
WORLD: PBS Show to Feature Boy with Autism
www.disabilityscoop.com
WORLD: Legoland to Make Park More Sensory-Friendly for Kids with Autism
www.themighty.com
VIETNAM: Vietnam Approves $20 Million Project to Promote Rights of Persons with Disabilities
www.evnexpress.net
INDONESIA: Indonesia Admits Shortfalls in Dealing with Mentally Ill
www.citizentv.co.ke
MALAYSIA: Malaysian Scolds Singaporean Couple for Parking in Disabled Spot
www.asiancorrespondent.com
WORLD: Persons with Disabilities Can Find Their Niche
www.in.rbth.com
WORLD: Let Persons with Autism Be Heard!
www.assistiveware.com
HONGKONG: Hong Kong Parents’ Soaring Demand for Learning Disability Tests
www.scmp.com
SOUTH KOREA: Park Pledges More Support for Persons with Disabilities
www.world.kbs.co.kr
VIETNAM: Student with Disability Starts Library at Rural School
www.en.dangcongsan.vn
WORLD: Zac Brown Band Start Camp for Those with Autism and Special Needs
www.kerrymagro.com
WORLD: Developmental Milestones Charts by Area
www.thespeel.com
SRI LANKA: Thirteen Year Old Sri Lankan Boy Takes Care of Disabled Family Members All By Himself (SINHALESE)
www.sinhayanews.com
AUSTRALIA: Family Denied Cathay Pacific Flight Due to Son's Chair for Disability
www.citynews.ca
AUSTRALIA: Taxi Drivers Discriminating Against Disabled 'a Part of Everyday Life', Advocates Say
www.abc.net.au
INDIA: Indian Government to Undertake Disability Audit of Public Buildings
www.globalaccessibilitynews.com
WORLD: Student Debt of Nearly 400,000 Permanently Disabled People Will Be Forgiven
www.stripes.com
THAILAND: Thailand Post Offers Web Accessibility to Persons with Disabilities
www.nationmultimedia.com
SOUTH KOREA: Students with Disabilities Suffer Under Reluctant Education System
www.newsinfo.inquirer.net
WORLD: Autism Children’s Books to Foster Acceptance and Understanding
www.friendshipcircle.org
WORLD: Apple's New Short Film Starring Teen with Autism Shows How Tech Transforms Lives
www.mashable.com
TASMANIA: Tasmanian Disability Service Provider Wins China Apple Tree Deal
www.mydisabilitymatters.com.au
INDIA: Disability No Hurdle for Judo Champions
www.newindianexpress.com
SOUTH KOREA: South Koreans with Disabilities Most Common Victims of Discrimination (PODCAST)
www.koreafm.net
JAPAN: Let’s Give High School Students with Disabilities Individualized Support
www.the-japan-news.com
WORLD: Google Testing Android App for Persons with Disabilities
www.cambodiantimes.com
PHILIPPINES: The Aquino Legacy - What Has the Administration Done for Persons with Disabilities?
www.pwdfiles.verafiles.org
AUSTRALIA: Tough New Laws See 33,000 Drop Off Disability Support Pension
www.tenplay.com.au
VIETNAM: Job Fair Gives Hope to Persons with Disabilities
www.vietnambreakingnews.com
INDONESIA: Bank Mandiri to Employ 180 Workers with Disabilities
www.thejakartapost.com
WORLD: UN Panel Develops Strategies for Supporting Persons with Autism
www.autismspeaks.org
CAMBODIA: Cambodian PM Visits Disabled Soldiers in Siem Reap Province
www.akp.gov.kh
SRI LANKA: UN Disability Convention - What Next?
www.island.lk
HONGKONG: Better Access Planned for Persons with Disabilities
www.news.gov.hk
PAKISTAN: Persons with Disabilities Need to Be Included in Urban Planning
www.globalaccessibilitynews.com
NEW ZEALAND: Building a New Disability Strategy for New Zealand
www.scoop.co.nz
MALAYSIA: Persons with Disabilities and Politics (COMMENTARY)
www.theborneopost.com
TURKEY: Disabled Turks Prepare for State Employment Exam
www.aa.com.tr/en/
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