Empowerment Cafe 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?
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VIETNAM: Exhibition Features Vietnamese Children with Autism
www.vietnamnews.vn
WORLD: 20 Things I Have Learned Since My Son was Diagnosed with Autism
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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
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities
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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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