Empowerment Cafe Weekly Bulletin 6-18 September 2014

Empowerment Cafe Weekly Bulletin 6-12 September 2014

 

PHILIPPINES: Person with Disability, Guide Dog Allowed in Mall After Dialogue
www.rappler.com/move-ph/68085-mall-allow-entry-disabled-person-guide-dog

VIETNAM: Study on Out-of-School Children with Disabilities and Others Now Available
www.vietnambreakingnews.com/2014/09/launch-of-the-out-of-school-children

CHINA: Armless Swimmer Keeps Swimming
www.rappler.com/move-ph/67657-ourbetterworld-chinese-armless-swimmer

THAILAND: “We Never Turn a Needy Child Away”
www.pattayamail.com/ourcommunity/we-never-turn-a-needy-child-away-41093

SRI LANKA: Driving Emergency Medical Services in Sri Lanka
www.ceylontoday.lk/13-72751-news-detail-driving-emergency-medical-services-in-sri-lanka.html

WORLD: What Books for the Blind Look Like
www.ozy.com/good-sht/beyond-braille-3-d-printed-books-for-the-blind/33076

AUSTRALIA: Therapy Dogs Make a Difference to Hobart Residents Living with a Disability
www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-10/dog-visits-are-therapy-for-intellectually-disabled/5732972?&section=news

CHINA: 'Basketball Girl' Gains Strength from Adversity
www.yourhealth.asiaone.com/content/chinas-basketball-girl-gains-strength-adversity

WORLD: Economic Study Confirms Growth in Autism
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/0/140909191843.html

NEW ZEALAND: New Technology for Those with Hearing Disabilities
www.globalaccessibilitynews.com/2014/09/12/new-technology-for-new-zealanders-with-hearing-disabilities

WORLD: Xenon Gas Protects Brain After Head Injury, Research Shows
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/09/140909092441.htm

INDIA: Sports Center for Specially Abled Likely in Punjab
www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/chandigarh/sports-centre-for-specially-abled-likely-in-punjab.html

THAILAND: BMTA Union Presses for Disabled-Friendly Buses
www.bangkokpost.com/news/politics/431204/bmta-union-presses-for-disabled-friendly-buses

AFGHANISTAN: Disability is Not Inability in Afghan Cricket
www.khaama.com/disability-is-not-inability-in-afghan-cricket-8591

WORLD: A Complete Guide to Hiring Employees With Disabilities
www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/a-complete-guide-to-hiring-employees-with-disabilities.html

INDONESIA: Disabled Residents Hope to Enter Workforce with Increased Skills
www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/09/06/disabled-residents-hope-enter-workforce-with-increased-skills.html

THAILAND: 'Universal Design' Concept Would Help Access for Disabled, Seminar Told
www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Universal-design-concept-would-help-access-for-dis-30242168.html

WORLD: Small Study Eliminates Autism Symptoms In Babies
www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/09/autism-early-intervention_n_5785420.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000037

NEPAL: NFDN Demands Disabled's Representation in CA
www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php

THAILAND: Ministry Seeks Money for Disabled
www.bangkokpost.com/news/politics/430372/ministry-seeks-money-for-disabled

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