China Daily 3rd December 2025 Theater that unites all abilities A pan-disability theater troupe turns personal challenges into compelling performances that bridge understanding and compassion. By MENG WENJIE | On Dec 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a new song titled "I've Decided to be Born" was released. The track was performed by Chinese pop star Vinida and members from the Leyi (Pleasure) Theater Troupe, a unique theater collective of drama enthusias

A more widespread approach is the "Home for the Disabled" program, a nationwide network of community-based service centers. These centers typically organize sheltered work like processing or handicrafts, provide vocational training to enhance employability, and offer daily care alongside basic rehabilitation services. Jiangsu has pioneered a distinctive model by combining these centers with intangible cultural heritage preservation. This approach seeks to harness growing cons

IChongqing 3rd December 2025 Silent Determination. Deaf Chongqing Athlete Li Kui Wins Two Golds in One Day at Tokyo Deaflympics Published by Natalia Vakhrusheva When the national anthem played inside Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Nov. 22, 21-year-old Li Kui lifted his eyes toward the rising Chinese flag, a bright smile breaking across his face. For the young man from Wushan County who has lived his entire life in silence, the moment marked the culmination of a decade of dis

China Daily 3rd December 2025 ‘Silence Choir' gives voice to deaf children, opens hearts Youngsters from remote mountainous area overcome hurdles, soar on concert stages Emotional comeback The choir's performance at Beijing's Forbidden City Concert Hall in September was an emotional comeback. Out of its 15 members, three, including Yang Weiwei, have been with the choir since 2013. The oldest member is 21, and the youngest is 12. Before the performance began, each audience mem

Xinhua 3rd December 2025 Across China. Millennia-old craft weaves hope, opportunity for people with disabilities in north China Xinhua 3rd December 2025 Across China. Millennia-old craft weaves hope, opportunity for people with disabilities in north China Seated in a wheelchair, 39-year-old Li Peipei deftly twisted a strand of golden corn husk between her fingers, watching as a delicate earring materialized from the humble fibers. Restricted in mobility due to infantile paral

Bastille Post Global 3rd December 2025 AI sign language recognition facilitates communication at Games for Persons with Disabilities A sign language recognition system powered by artificial intelligence (AI) will offer improved convenience for participants in the upcoming 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games of China. Developed by Voibook, a tech company based in south China's Guangzhou City, the recognition system has b

Xinhua 2nd December 2025 China Focus.  Inclusive education empowering children with and without disabilities in China Editor: huaxia It was outdoor time and the playground at Special Education Experimental Kindergarten of Yinan County in the city of Linyi, east China's Shandong Province, was swarming with children. Nannan, 6, was one of them and could be seen running and laughing with her friends. This scene has become so common that nobody can even notice that Nannan, like s

Popular Science 22nd November 2025 New wearable device lets you touch fabric online, read braille, and more VoxeLite can help you literally feel websites. By Mack DeGeurin A time traveler visiting from an earlier era might reasonably conclude that humanity has entered the age of cyborgs and cybernetics. Pedestrians regularly walk down city streets with tiny computers in their hands and even smaller digital devices shoved in their ear canals. Virtual reality headsets, though s

China Daily 25th November 2025 Communication bridge. AI can unlock new opportunities in diagnosing and supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder By Almaz Sharman Artificial intelligence technologies are advancing rapidly and finding a wide range of applications, including in medical science. One such area that offers great promise – supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and studying its causes – demands a special scientific approach. Despite de

China Daily 24th November 2025 Limited by eyesight, still squaring off with fists By TAN YINGZI and DENG RUI On Aug 31, a unique public welfare event unfolded at Longfor Paradise Walk in Chongqing's College City. Nineteen partially sighted participants donned boxing gear and jabbed through sensory limitations to uncover the distinct joy of the sport. With regular training sessions once or twice a month at local sports fields, over 30 members have participated in marathons wit

china.org.cn 23rd November 2025 Lego, Geng Foundation mark 3 years supporting disabled children By Zhang Rui The Lego Group and the Geng Foundation marked three years of collaboration on Thursday, revealing that their Play Box Program has reached over 16,000 children, including more than 8,000 with intellectual disabilities. The two organizations jointly released evaluation reports at a press event in Beijing showing the program had organized 1,636 events by September 2025, a

China Daily 22nd November 2025 Profile | China ‘wheelchair anchor’ Liang Yi becomes first disabled TV host after spinal cord injury Television personality who almost lost it all because of rare condition cites ‘perseverance and persistence’ as vital to overcoming challenges By Fran Lu Chinese television personality Liang Yi became China’s first “wheelchair anchor” despite a sudden illness taking away her health and bright future. Born in central China’s Hunan province in 1979

China Daily 21st November 2025 Exhibition celebrates artistry of disabled creators in China's cultural legacy By Li Lei An exhibition celebrating the artistry of disabled practitioners in the realm of intangible cultural heritage opened on Friday at the Palace Museum in Beijing, highlighting their vibrant contributions to China's cultural landscape. Held in the museum's Sensory Experience Gallery, the Shanghai disabled persons' culture and art exhibition showcases a diverse c

China Daily 19th November 2025 Jiangsu's hearing-impaired baristas brew a new future By Li Lei In a government service hall in Huai'an in China's Jiangsu province a quiet revolution is brewing. Amid the usual bureaucratic hum, a different sound fills the air: the gentle whir of coffee grinders and the soft hiss of steam. This is the "Silent Coffee" shop, a pioneering project where baristas communicate through warm smiles and sign language. It's more than just a cafe, it's a b

China Daily 19th November 2025 Deaf children's choir finds rhythm in verse By Zhao Xu In May, primary-school teacher Li Bailin was approached by a Beijing-based musician who had formed a choir made up of deaf children. "He wanted me to teach them poetry writing, which they could then weave into their stage performances," Li said. She agreed, and soon set out from her home in Huitong county, Hunan province, to Guilin in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, about 250 kilometer

Think China 18th November 2025 [Big read] Tiny steps, big change. How everyday efforts are building an inclusive Guangzhou A hearing impaired person communicates through sign language interpretation. By Zeng Shi Every week, volunteers like Feifei travel across Guangzhou to teach skills to visually impaired residents. These small acts — training, apps, accessible facilities — are just the beginning of building a truly inclusive society, with much more still to be done. Lianhe

China Daily 18th November 2025 Workers with disabilities building new kind of community in Taicang An employee typically integrates into the company after a year and-a-half of training. After several years, they master a viable skill. From there, they carry the imprint of their experience at the Inclusion Factory into new chapters of their lives, equipped not just with a trade, but with the confidence to navigate the world. Sheng Zhigang, who has an intellectual disability, i

China Daily 15th November 2025 Experts advocate smart tech to advance inclusive TV Special educators from China, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Singapore convene at the Third International Conference on High-Quality Development in Special Education in Beijing, on Nov 13, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn ] A global panel of special education experts has emphasized the critical role of smart technologies in creating inclusive classrooms, a need heightened

Peoples Daily online 14th November 2025 Woman devotes herself to training guide dogs in NW China's Shaanxi (Web editor: Chang Sha, Liang Jun) At 44, Liang Yanfang has finally seen her work gain official recognition. She now holds the title of "service dog trainer." In July, China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security released its seventh batch of newly recognized occupations. Among them, "service dog trainer" was formally listed as a new occupation under the categ

Hong Kong Free Press 12th November 2025 Hong Kong gov ’ t to give HK$20k to centres to assist elderly, disabled voters in ‘ all patriots ’ legislative elections The Hong Kong government will offer a HK$20,000 subsidy to each district centre to assist elderly voters and those with disabilities in casting their ballots in next month’s “patriots only” Legislative Council (LegCo) elections . The one-off grant will be used to provide “convenience measures” to senior citizens, peop