Empowerment Cafe Weekly Bulletin 26 September - 2 October 2015
INDIA: Persons with Disabilities Gear Up for March on 6 October 2015
PHILIPPINES: It’s Elderly Filipinos Week
www.manilatimes.net
HONGKONG: Hong Kong University Catering Project Allows Persons with Disabilities to Thrive
www.scmp.com/news
PHILIPPINES: DSWD Davao Gears Up for Elderly Filipino Week
www.sunstar.com.ph/davao
WORLD: New Smartwatch That Detects Seizures and Emotional Stress
ww2.kqed.org
WORLD: SDGs - A Doorway to Substantial Change for Persons with Disabilities?
www.devex.com
INDIA: India to Train 4 Million Persons with Disabilities for Employment
www.bellevision.com
AUSTRALIA: Disability Self-Help Grants Application Ends 21 October 2015
www.dhs.vic.gov.au
INDIA: Framer of Guidelines for Disabled-Friendly Air Terminals Forced Out of Wheelchair for Security Check
www.huffingtonpost.in
WORLD: How a Facebook Photo Led to a Business for Teen with Autism
www.autismspeaks.org/news
MALAYSIA: Goodyear Malaysia Rolls Out Support for Disabled Communities
www.autofreaks.com
PHILIPPINES: Government Retirees, Including Those with Disabilities, to Get Pension Hike
www.philstar.com
AUSTRALIA: 'New World Conference: Disability in the 21st Century' Set 27-29 October 2015
www.ndis.gov.au
WORLD: The History of Autism
www.autism.ehoow.net
WORLD: N.J. Zoo Opens Its Doors to Kids with Disabilities
www.nj.com
JAPAN: Wrestlers with Disabilities Enter the Ring in Japan
www.bbc.com/news
SRI LANKA: Dialog Powers Sri Lanka Army Para Games
www.ft.lk/article
AUSTRALIA: Arts Access Australia Meeting Place Event Postponed to Early 2016
www.access2arts.org.au
WORLD: Women with Disabilities Help Produce Reproductive Health Guide
www.helenair.com
MYANMAR: Elderly, Disabled Trapped Amid Kachin State Clashes
www.burmanet.org/news
NEPAL: Disabled Climbers May Be Banned from Everest
www.vir.com.vn
WORLD: Inclusive Education - A Chance of Change
www.globi-observatory.org
CAMBODIA: Airline Shifts Blame for ‘Disabled’ Fee
www.khmertimeskh.com
WORLD: Pope Francis Stops Motorcade, Kisses Disabled Boy's Head
www.insider.foxnews.com
WORLD: These Superheroes with Disabilities Let All Kids Feel Powerful
www.huffingtonpost.com
THAILAND: Disabled-Friendly Buses to be Limited
www.bangkokpost.com/news
VIETNAM: Photo Contest Looks to Help Persons with Disabilities
www.vietnamnews.vn
AUSTRALIA: Accessibility and Disability Guide to Public Transport in Adelaide Metro
www.adelaidemetro.com.au
WORLD: It is Deeply Troubling That Young Persons with Learning Disabilities are Being Sexually Exploited Daily
www.walesonline.co.uk
WORLD: Leading Disability Charity Welcomes U.N. Decision to Make Disabled Top Priority
www.europe.newsweek.com
CAMBODIA: Cycle Cambodia and Help Children with Disabilities Achieve a Bright Future
www.inspiredadventures.com.au
MALAYSIA: Transportation Service for Persons with Disabilities
www.malaysiaretailnews.blogspot.com
WORLD: Coloring Book Helps Kids with Disabilities Feel Included
www.journal-news.com
HONGKONG: 'Hike for Hongkong' on 24 October 2015 to Benefit Persons with Disabilities
www.handsonhongkong.org/en
WORLD: Though Rare, Some Disabilities Seen Long After Newborn Heart Surgery
www.health.usnews.com
SRI LANKA: Students Get Exposure in Status of Mental Health in Sri Lanka
www.port.ac.uk
WORLD: Technology Increases Accessibility for Students with Disabilities
www.cm-life.com
INDIA: Over 2,200 Kids with Developmental Disabilities Take Part in Painting Tilt in Ahmedabad
www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com
NEW ZEALAND: TV Subtitles for the Deaf Won’t Be Made Mandatory by the Government
www.stuff.co.nz
WORLD: Age and Disability Capacity Program in Humanitarian Crises
www.islamic-relief.org
WORLD: Kids with Disabilities Taste Bicycle 'Freedom'
www.pennlive.com
SINGAPORE: Boost for Disability Sports
www.news.asiaone.com
INDIA: India Moves to Cater for Persons with Disabilities in Public Buildings
www.gulfnews.com
UZBEKISTAN: Social Protection and Support for Lonely Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (INFOGRAPHICS)
www.uzdaily.com
WORLD: Special Balloon Helps Those with Disabilities Catch Their Dreams
www.kob.com
AUSTRALIA: How Society Disables Persons with Disabilities (COMMENTARY)
www.sbs.com.au
WORLD: First-Ever ‘All-Autism’ Wedding
www.takepart.com
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