Empowerment Cafe Weekly Bulletin 27 February-4 March 2016
INDIA: State Trust to Give Aid to Persons with Disability
AUSTRALIA: Disability Empowerment Skills Exchange Volunteers Needed
www.volunteering.scopeglobal.com
WORLD: 16 People with Autism Describe Why Eye Contact Can Be Difficult
www.themighty.com
WORLD: First Signs of Depression That Everyone Ignores
www.myhealthyadviceonline.com
SINGAPORE: Over $33m in Aid Given to Pioneers with Disabilities
www.straitstimes.com
AUSTRALIA: Leadership Program for Women with Disabilities Spurs Change
www.bordermail.com.au
INDIA: Dyslexia, Autism to Be Included in New Bill on Disability
www.outlookindia.com
WORLD: Half a Million Russians Deprived of Disability Status
www.themoscowtimes.com
WORLD: Mute, Not 'Dumb'
www.creativitypost.com
MALAYSIA: Two Students with Disabilities to Represent Malaysia In International Abilympics in France
www.oananews.org
WORLD: Rocker with Cerebral Palsy is Changing How the World Views His Disability
www.myglobalmind.com
AUSTRALIA: Createability 2016 - Short Films on Artists with Disability
www.nrsdc.org.au
WORLD: Do You Understand Developmental Disabilities?
www.heraldextra.com
CHINA: Kenyan Director Denied Chinese Visa Over Disability
www.kenyans.co.ke
INDIA: Kerala's Policy for Persons with Disabilities Still on Paper
www.newindianexpress.com
THAILAND: Brave Student Sees Beyond His Disability
www.bangkokpost.com
WORLD: Teen Chef with Autism Turns Food Aversion Into Cooking Passion
www.journalnow.com
WORLD: How to Design for Autism
www.fastcodesign.com
VIETNAM: Disabled-Friendly Spots Listed in App
www.vietnamnews.vn
WORLD: Virtual Reality Films Inspire Those with Physical Disabilities
www.moscownews.net
WORLD: Want to Be a Doctor, But Have a Disability? Many Medical Schools Look Unwelcoming (STUDY)
www.sciencedaily.com
SINGAPORE: Women Must Now Provide for Ill, Disabled Husbands or Ex-Husband
www.todayonline.com
NEW ZEALAND: Dad’s NZ Bike Ride for Son with Disability
www.sunlive.co.nz
WORLD: What Not to Say to a Parent of a Child with Autism (and What to Say Instead)
www.blog.theautismsite.com
WORLD: Artist with No Arms Believes Disability is No Hindrance to Reach for One’s Dreams
www.kickerdaily.com
SINGAPORE: 140 Firms Applied for Funding Support to Hire Persons with Disabilities Since 2014
www.hrinasia.com
MIDDLE EAST: Doctor's Error Leaves Baby Disabled Forever in UAE
www.khaleejtimes.com
WORLD: Dance Therapy Works for Children with Autism and Down Syndrome (VIDEO)
www.west-info.eu
THAILAND: Largest Child Development Institute is in Chiang Mai…and It’s Expanding
www.chiangmaicitylife.com
PHILIPPINES: Senior Citizens Deserve Greater Consideration
www.opinion.inquirer.net
WORLD: Government Concerned About Disability Wages
www.ntnews.com.au
WORLD: Acrobat with Disability Balancing Precariously on the Edge of a Mountain (VIDEO)
www.telegraph.co.uk
MALAYSIA: Defying His Disability
www.thestar.com.my
SRI LANKA: Grabbing Life with One Hand
www.disabilitytoday.co.uk
WORLD: What to Watch in Disability Sports
www.parasport-news.com
PAKISTAN: Design Contest for Low-Cost Cycle for Persons with Disability Ends 31 March 2016
www.dawn.com
AUSTRALIA: Mother and Child with Disability Asked to Leave Matilda at the Sydney Lyric Theatre
www.theflindersnews.com.au
VIETNAM: Vietnam Promotes Working Rights of Persons with Disabilities
www.en.vietnamplus.vn
AUSTRALIA: Performer with Disability Defies Traditions of Dance to Inspire Other Artists
www.abc.net.au
INDIA: Disabled, Disenfranchised But Divine
www.indianexpress.com
THAILAND: Innovative Wheelchairs Help Thailand's Disabled Dogs Get Back on Their Paws
www.efe.com
AUSTRALIA: Like Minded Mentors Boost Disability Alliance (VIDEO)
www.nbnnews.com.au