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Special examination rooms set up for disabled candidates taking China’s gaokao
The Global Herald 8th June 2022 Special examination rooms set up for disabled candidates taking China’s gaokao CGTN published this video...
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Hidden challengesA film shows that society can do more to help children with autism and offer grea
China Daily 15th April 2021 Hidden challenges A film shows that society can do more to help children with autism and offer greater...
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Across China: Silent cafe brews opportunity for hearing-impaired
Xinhua 3rd August 2022 Across China: Silent cafe brews opportunity for hearing-impaired Coffee shops are cool, but in Xi'an, capital of...
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Early detection drops special school enrolments
China Daily 2nd August 2022 Early detection drops special school enrolments When Putian Special Education School opened its doors to...
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Free surgery open the world of sound for deaf children
China Daily 2nd August 2022 Free surgery open the world of sound for deaf children Two years ago, Wang Muchen could not hear the loud...
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My daughter's visual impairment taught me to see past my fear of the unknown
CBC 30th May 2022 My daughter's visual impairment taught me to see past my fear of the unknown This First Person piece is by Heather...
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Exhibition highlights the importance of eye health
Shine 27th July 2022 Exhibition highlights the importance of eye health By Li Qian An exhibition in Shanghai is raising awareness about...
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'Silent' Bakery makes a noise about new owner
English Rednet 26th July 2022 'Silent' Bakery makes a noise about new owner A well-known "silent" bakery in Changsha, Hunan province, has...
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Wake up and smell the coffee! Unique program helps kids and disabled baristas
Shine 26th July 2022 Wake up and smell the coffee! Unique program helps kids and disabled baristas By Hu Min Middle school kids are being...
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Being disabled no longer means being a second-class worker
Shine 22nd July 2022 Being disabled no longer means being a second-class worker By Lu Feiran Visually-impaired Shen Guangrong is now an...
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Deaf-mute couple's livestream with sign language
China Daily 22nd July 2022 Deaf-mute couple's livestream with sign language By Liu Kun in Wuhan and ZHANG YU A deaf-mute couple in...
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This tape device helps the visually impaired correct braille misprints
Designboom 21st July 2022 This finger tape device helps the visually impaired correct braille misprints The Braille Correction Device is...
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Disability no hurdle for this Songjiang athlete
Shine 17th July 2022 Disability no hurdle for this Songjiang athlete By Yang Yang Li Weichun was born with cerebral palsy. His legs are...
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Chinese climber becomes 1st blind Asian to scale Everest
Daily Beast 31st May 2021 Chinese climber becomes 1st blind Asian to scale Everest A Chinese climber who became the first blind Asian to...
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Blind baristas grind out great coffee
China Daily 17th July 2022 Blind baristas grind out great coffee Wang Tian, one of the founders of Bear Paw Cafe, a cafe that went viral...
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Livestreamer pursues dream in clay figure models despite life on ventilator
Xinhua 9th July 2022 Livestreamer pursues dream in clay figure models despite life on ventilator Every day, Xiang Chenxi would greet her...
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Feature: Fostering a spirit of family, homeliness for less fortunate kids
Xinhua 8th July 2022 Feature: Fostering a spirit of family, homeliness for less fortunate kids When Cao Guozheng told Wang Bingneng that...
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LED-lit prosthetic leg to improve disabled visibility
AsiaOne 5th July 2022 LED-lit prosthetic leg to improve disabled visibility A Chinese man who lost a leg two years ago has transformed...
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This Global Accessibility Awareness Day, let’s talk tech and employment for people with disabilities
microsoft.com 19th May 2022 This Global Accessibility Awareness Day, let’s talk tech and employment for people with disabilities By Jenny...
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Livestream host with disability making a difference
China Daily Global 1st July 2022 Livestream host with disability making a difference While dealing with a disability herself, Zhao Yuan...
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