Empowerment Cafe Weekly Bulletin 26 March-1 April 2016

Empowerment Caffe Weekly Bulletin 26 MArch-1 April 2016

MALAYSIA: The Sea is the Limit for These Persons with Disabilities Who Leave Their Wheelchairs to Dive Deep (VIDEO)
www.indiatoday.intoday.in

AUSTRALIA: Australian Tech Accelerator to Kickstart Disability-Focused Startups
www.mashable.com

INDONESIA: Ahok to Prepare Low-Floor Buses for Persons with Disabilities
www.en.tempo.co

WORLD: 22 Respectful Ways to Respond When Someone Uses the R-Word
www.themighty.com

WORLD: 7 Natural Options for Anxiety in Autism Spectrum Disorder 
www.asdperspectives.com

INDIA: Disability Definition to Be Widened
www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com

PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Rugby League Tackles Disability and Discrimination
www.australiaplus.com

WORLD: Meet 8 Precious Kids Who Have Rare Diseases — and Learn All About Them
www.upworthy.com

INDIA: How Disabled Friendly are India’s Cities?
www.livemint.com

VIETNAM: Exhibition Features Vietnamese Children with Autism
www.vietnamnews.vn

WORLD: 20 Things I Have Learned Since My Son was Diagnosed with Autism
www.huffingtonpost.com

WORLD: College Psychology Classes Often Overlook Disabilities
www.disabilityscoop.com

SINGAPORE: More Initiatives, Support for Persons with Disabilities to Join the Workforce
www.globalaccessibilitynews.com

AUSTRALIA: Disability Service Provider Rating Website Launches
www.probonoaustralia.com.au

CHINA: Website Helps Persons with Disabilities Find Jobs
www.usa.chinadaily.com.cn

WORLD: 9 Ways to Celebrate and Support People with Disabilities
www.orioniso.com

PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities
www.news.pngfacts.com

AUSTRALIA: Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence Against Women with Disabilities 
www.news.com.au

JAPAN: Mother Shares Story of Family’s Learning Disabilities 
www.the-japan-news.com

VANUATU: Leading Advocate for Women with Disabilities Returns from UN Meeting
www.dailypost.vu

WORLD: Responding to Violence Against Women with Disabilities
www.globaldisability.org

WORLD: Half of All Hospital Beds in Canada for Kids and Youth Filled to Treat Mental Health 
www.cbc.ca

CAMBODIA: Students with Disabilities Begin Agricultural Training
www.maristsolidarity.net.au

PHILIPPINES: President Approves Value Added Tax Exemption for Persons with Disabilities
www.northboundasia.com

AUSTRALIA: Refugee Uses Disability Support Pension to Fund Exotic Holidays
www.news.com.au

AFGHANISTAN: Raising the Voices of Persons with Disabilities
www.internews.org

WORLD: The Tech Companies That are Making Autism Hiring a Priority
www.autismspeaks.org

WORLD: Play Puts Life with Learning Disability Centerstage
www.theguardian.com

GUAM: GSAT Wraps Up Disabilities Month with Open House
www.postguam.com

VIETNAM: Promote Financial Inclusions for Persons with Disabilities
www.worlddownsyndromeday.org

INDIA: Naidu Calls for 'Enabling' Environment for Persons with Disabilities 
www.bignewsnetwork.com

NEW ZEALAND: Stunting the Growth of Children with Disabilities to Make It Easier to Care for Them ?
www.engineeringevil.com

WORLD: Let Persons with Disabilities In
www.kathmandupost.ekantipur.com

WORLD: Meijer Makes Special Breakfast Delivery for Boy with Autism
www.blog.theautismsite.com

INDIA: Disability and Rehabilitation Barriers in Northeast India 
www.globaldisability.org

MALAYSIA: ‘Pay More Attention to Children with Learning Disabilities’ 
www.theborneopost.com

SOUTH KOREA: SNU Launches Council to Boost Minority Rights on Campus 
www.koreatimes.co.kr

SINGAPORE: Pastor Doesn't Let Disability Hamper His Work 
www.news.asiaone.com

FIJI: New Approach to Life, Australia Plus Features Fijian Para Star 
www.ittf.com

WORLD: Adults with Autism Face Old Age Without Much Support 
www.spectrumnews.org

WORLD: Looking for an Autism-Friendly Vacation? This Town Wants You to
Visit 

www.blog.theautismsite.com

VIETNAM: Smartphone App Listing Disabled-Friendly Spots Launched in Ho Chi Minh City 
www.globaldisability.org

CAMBODIA: Banteay Prieb Outing for International Disabled Day 
www.jscambodia.org

INDONESIA: Government Prepares Persons with Disabilities to Join Work Force 
www.thejakartapost.com

SRI LANKA: How Serious are We About Disability? 
www.dailynews.lk

INDIA: Disability No Hurdle, Prakash Shows the Way 
www.tribuneindia.com

NEW ZEALAND: Young Leaders with Disabilities Share Their Stories of Bullying 
www.newzealandnews.net

PAKISTAN: Special NICs Issued for Persons with Disabilities 
www.pakistankakhudahafiz.com

INDIA: Google.org Funds 3 Indian Non-Profit Organizations Working for Persons with Disabilities 
www.laosnews.net

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