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Chinese research team develops groundbreaking prosthetic hand
China Daily 1st February 2025 Chinese research team develops groundbreaking prosthetic hand A research team from the University of...
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Schools urged to install gender-friendly restrooms
Taiwan Times 8th February 2025 Schools urged to install gender-friendly restrooms By Wu Po-hsuan and Jonathan Chin / Staff reporter, with...
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Cafe in NW China Brews Opportunities for People with Disabilities
While preparing a cup of Americano, 20-year-old barista Zheng Hong may occasionally fumble or pause due to uncertainty. Yet, what he...
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China Disabled Persons' Federation hosts 2025 New Year cultural exchange
china.org.cn 27th January 2025 China Disabled Persons' Federation hosts 2025 New Year cultural exchange The China Disabled Persons'...
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When dogs become therapists
When dogs become therapists A growing army of trained animals is helping people — from autistic children to the elderly — enjoy more...
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New optical sensor reads Braille at the speed of touch
Eureka Alert 16th January 2025 New optical sensor reads Braille at the speed of touch Skin-inspired tactile sensor combines speed with...
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Skin-inspired optical sensor reads Braille at the speed of touch
TechXplore 16th January 2025 Skin-inspired optical sensor reads Braille at the speed of touch by Optica Researchers have developed a...
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Would you like to have a nursing robot when you get old?
Global Times 14th January 2024 Would you like to have a nursing robot when you get old? 'Hi, robot, where is my key?' By Leng Shumei...
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Blind couple sets milestone by completing marathon
China Daily 13th January 2025 Blind couple sets milestone by completing marathon By TAN YINGZI and DENG RUI Guides running alongside...
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How AI Guided’s Florence Chan helps the visually impaired navigate the world better with a smart belt
The Tatler, Asia 3rd January 2025 How AI Guided’s Florence Chan helps the visually impaired navigate the world better with a smart belt...
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Hidden in Plain Sight: China’s Visually Impaired Still Struggle to be Seen
The World of Chinese December 2024 Hidden in Plain Sight: China’s Visually Impaired Still Struggle to be Seen A lack of braille signage...
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China Focus. Brain-computer interface makes breakthrough by deciphering Chinese speech in brain
Xinhua 2nd January 2025 China Focus. Brain-computer interface makes breakthrough by deciphering Chinese speech in brain Editor: huaxia...
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Free health checkups for the blind in Beijing
China Daily 24th December 2024 Free health checkups for the blind in Beijing "The moment I walked into the checkup center, a friendly...
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Test of Will: The Disabled Students Striving to Access Higher Ed
Sixth Tone 11th December 2024 Test of Will: The Disabled Students Striving to Access Higher Ed A partially sighted student who felt he...
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China improves accessible facilities for visually impaired individuals. Think tank report
China Daily 3rd December 2024 China improves accessible facilities for visually impaired individuals. Think tank report China has...
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Feature. Special cafe provides employment, safe development space for people with autism
Xinhua 3rd December 2024 Feature. Special cafe provides employment, safe development space for people with autism Duoduo, a 24-year-old...
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You have a disease that will make you blind. How do you prepare to lose a key function?
South China Morning Post 3rd December 2024 You have a disease that will make you blind. How do you prepare to lose a key function? Hong...
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High-tech assistive devices highlighted at expo
ECNS 3rd December 2024 High-tech assistive devices highlighted at expo During a recent expo, Chinese participants showed their commitment...
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Think tank report highlights China's efforts to secure cultural access for visually impaired
People’s Daily Online 4th December 2024 Think tank report highlights China's efforts to secure cultural access for visually impaired A...
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China paves the way for easier living for people with disabilities
Xinhua 3rd December 2024 China paves the way for easier living for people with disabilities China had supported approximately 1.18...
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