Empowerment Cafe Weekly Bulletin 27 February-4 March 2016

 Empowerment Cafe Weekly Bulletin 27 February-4 March 2016

INDIA: State Trust to Give Aid to Persons with Disability

www.tribuneindia.com

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