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Deaf students hone art skills at studio
China Daily 30th January 2024 Deaf students hone art skills at studio Couple hope classes can lead to college, careers for disabled youth...
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Seeing for the Sightless
Sixth Tone 6th February 2023 Seeing for the Sightless Reported by Beijing Youth Daily On a mobile app that connects the whole world,...
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This visually impaired man traveled to Japan to run 1,400 miles in 40 days – and wants to tackle South Korea next
CNN 6th January 2023 This visually impaired man traveled to Japan to run 1,400 miles in 40 days – and wants to tackle South Korea next By...
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Thailand publishes Chinese Braille textbooks to help visually impaired students learn Chinese
Xinhua 4th January 2024 Thailand publishes Chinese Braille textbooks to help visually impaired students learn Chinese In a room at...
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Ceremony marks graduation of first batch of autism assistance dogs
Shanghai Daily 25th December 2023 Ceremony marks graduation of first batch of autism assistance dogs By Ke Jiayun The Shanghai Dramatic...
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Special-needs teen now sails through life
The Standard, Hong Kong 27th December 2023 Special-needs teen now sails through life By Christine Tang A 15-year-old boy who has special...
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Dogs trained as companions for children with autism
China Daily 26th December 2023 Dogs trained as companions for children with autism After a year of rigorous training, a graduation...
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A creative spirit that conquers challenges
China Daily 26th December 2023 A creative spirit that conquers challenges Last year, video blogger and wheelchair user Zhao Hongcheng...
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Together we can make disability inclusion happen
ILO Voices 7th December 2023 Together we can make disability inclusion happen By Güler Koca When I was younger, I always felt I had to go...
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Visually impaired girl's road to entrepreneurship
Shine 19th December 2023 Visually impaired girl's road to entrepreneurship byYang Yang A short video, “Yinqing’s World,” has garnered 15...
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Protecting Rights: Blind and visually-impaired people in China enjoy better library services
CGTN 8th December 2023 Protecting Rights: Blind and visually-impaired people in China enjoy better library services China's Disabled...
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Hospital train brings hope via surgery
China Daily 27th November 2023 Hospital train brings hope via surgery By Wang Xiaoyu Doctors perform cataract operations to improve the...
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R.I.P. Zhuang Zhuang; Farewell to Jiangsu’s First Guide Dog
The Nanjinger 23rd November 2023 R.I.P. Zhuang Zhuang; Farewell to Jiangsu’s First Guide Dog By Frank Hosack Guide dogs in China have a...
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Across China. Livestreaming offers vulnerable new career opportunities in Chongqing
Xinhua 26th November 2023 Across China. Livestreaming offers vulnerable new career opportunities in Chongqing Zou Bin, a 42-year-old...
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Disabled entrepreneur weaves a career.
China Daily 23rd November 2023 Disabled entrepreneur weaves a career Overcoming years of struggle, Yang Kaiqi, who has half a left arm,...
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Teen with disability gains confidence from experience as popcorn vendor
China Daily 22nd November 2023 Teen with disability gains confidence from experience as popcorn vendor A 17-year-old boy nicknamed Tao...
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China’s ‘folded boy’ takes fresh step closer to standing up straight after high-risk surgery succeed
South China Morning Post 19th October 2023 China’s ‘folded boy’ takes fresh step closer to standing up straight after high-risk surgery...
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Feature. From darkness to limelight. The odyssey of a blind people's band
Xinhua 18th November 2023 Feature. From darkness to limelight. The odyssey of a blind people's band During the day, Yang Zhi works as a...
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Hong Kong family centre offers helping hand to ethnic minority children with special needs
South China Morning Post 29th March 2023 Hong Kong family centre offers helping hand to ethnic minority children with special needs Hong...
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Hong Kong charity YAMA (Yoga, Art, Meditation, Accessible) Foundation offers free yoga therapy to pe
South China Morning Post 15th November 2023 Hong Kong charity YAMA (Yoga, Art, Meditation, Accessible) Foundation offers free yoga...
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