Empowerment Cafe Weekly Bulletin 30 July-5 August 2016
THAILAND: PM Admires Chris Benjakul as a Role Model for Persons with Disabilities
www.englishnews.thaipbs.or.th
THAILAND: Christopher Benjakul Returns with Pride at 60 Plus+ Bakery
www.englishnews.thaipbs.or.th
AUSTRALIA: Australia Locking Up Intellectually Disabled (PODCAST)
www.abc.net.au
AUSTRALIA: Northern Territory Prison's Treatment of Intellectually Disabled Aboriginal Man Referred to UN
www.abc.net.au
VIETNAM: Vietnam Condemns Violence Against Children, Including Those with Disabilities, Before Security Council
www.en.nhandan.com.vn
WORLD: Russia's Paralyzed Genius Inventor Creates New Wheelchair
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WORLD: 10 Things ER Staffers Should Know About Autism
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TIMOR LESTE: Persons with Disabilities Working in the Disability Sector in Timor Leste - A Study of ‘Lived Experience’ Using PhotoVoice (STUDY)
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VANUATU: Friends Vanuatu Builds Homes for Persons with Disabilities
www.dailypost.vu
THAILAND: Initiative Aims to Employ 10,000 Persons with Disabilities
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WORLD: Another Gene Link to Depression Found - Study
www.thanhniennews.com
WORLD: When We Design for Disability We All Benefit
www.ted.com
KAZAKHSTAN: Kazakhstan Making Strides in Disability Access, Acceptance
www.edgekz.com
WORLD: What It’s Like to Be a Guitarist with Autism
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AUSTRALIA: Families of Tasmanian Students with Disabilities Still Struggling
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MYANMAR: Advocates Demand Inclusive Education for Students with Disabilities
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WORLD: Let the White House’s First Deaf Receptionist Give You a Tour of the West Wing
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PHILIPPINES: Unicef Photos of Kids with Disabilities on Exhibit at SM Malls
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IRAN: New Iranian App for Athletes with Disabilities
www.financialtribune.com
WORLD: This Student with Asperger's Syndrome Delivered a Powerful Graduation Speech
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MIDDLE EAST: Children’s Disability Center Closed for Safety Violations
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WORLD: You Have to Watch This – Kids Explain Autism, and Why Being Different is Okay!
www.blog.theautismsite.com
NEPAL: Sajha to Add 30 Disabled-Friendly Buses by Mid-August
www.myrepublica.com
SOUTH KOREA: Athletes with Disabilities Set Sights on Rio Paralympics
www.english.yonhapnews.co.kr
WORLD: Persons with Disabilities Need More Help to Stay in Work, Says Citizens Advice
www.money.aol.co.uk
WORLD: If You Want to Accelerate Brain Development in Children, Teach Them Music
www.wakeup-world.com
INDIA: Here’s How Persons with Disabilities in India Can Get Better Financial Assistance
www.indianexpress.com
LAO PDR: Helping Accident Survivors in Laos (VIDEO)
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WORLD: Disability is No Barrier for These High Fliers
www.telegraph.co.uk
FIJI: Fiji's Disability Bill 2016 to Be Enacted as Law
www.en.ce.cn
BANGLADESH: Social Inclusion Needed for Persons with Disability
www.daily-sun.com
WORLD: Fewer Complaints Filed with Commission for Persons with a Disability
www.timesofmalta.com
HONGKONG: Man with Psychosocial Disability ‘Forced Into HK$1 Million Gym Debt’ is Eighth Case in 12 Months... So Will Anything Change?
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SRI LANKA: Helping Children with Special Needs
www.thesundayleader.lk
WORLD: Integrated Play Groups Could Improve Social Interactions In Children with Autism
www.blog.theautismsite.com
PHILIPPINES: Job Matching Site Promotes Employment for Persons with Disabilities
www.rappler.com
VIETNAM: Persons with Disabilities in Vinh Phuc Benefit from Livelihood Assistance
www.vietnambreakingnews.com
MALAYSIA: Disability No Barrier to Siti Nuraisyah Enjoying Her First Day Back at School (VIDEO)
www.nst.com.my
SINGAPORE: Celebrating Abilities Above Disabilities
www.touch.org.sg
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