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Sexual abuse, assault – the grim prospects for China’s blind women
Hong Kong Free Press 13th August 2020 Sexual abuse, assault – the grim prospects for China’s blind women By Helen Roxburgh and Danni Zhu...
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Only five blind people sat China’s university entrance exam this year
Only five blind people sat China’s university entrance exam this year The Economist 15th August 2020 Only five blind people sat China’s...
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It's a tough job market – more so for a special minority
SHINE 8th August 2020 It's a tough job market – more so for a special minority by Li Qian In the shrinking employment market that emerged...
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Ying Wa Girls' blind top scorer to study in Chinese University
South China Morning Post 31st July 2013 Ying Wa Girls' blind top scorer to study in Chinese University Blind pupil Tsang Tsz-kwan, who...
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Reporting from the front, for all to see
China Daily September 16th, 2008 Reporting from the front, for all to see A guide stick usually lasts at least a couple of years. But his...
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Reading Without Seeing
China Daily 22nd May 2012 Reading Without Seeing A library for people with visual disabilities is rewriting the book on providing...
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Never say die: Disability is not about inability
Kashmir Times 18th July 2020 Never say die: Disability is not about inability By Shobha Shukla. “When my wife got pregnant, the doctor...
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Power of the sun
China Daily 12th September 2012 Power of the sun Nyima Wangdue's name means 'powerful sun' in the Tibetan language. He may be blind but...
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News Feature: Light in the darkness at Tibet school for blind children
Shanghai Daily 7th September 2015 News Feature: Light in the darkness at Tibet school for blind children Kyila, 29, has lived in darkness...
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How a Blind Man Mastered this Impossible Violin Piece
Radii China 13th December How a Blind Man Mastered this Impossible Violin Piece Zhang Zheyuan has no memory of vision. Nonetheless, he...
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For Blind Students, Braille Exams Pave Way to Higher Education
Sixth Tone 17th November 2016 For Blind Students, Braille Exams Pave Way to Higher Education Traditionally limited to careers in massage...
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Disabled in China: why life is still a struggle in a society designed for the able-bodied
South China Morning Post 6th September 2018 Disabled in China: why life is still a struggle in a society designed for the able-bodied By...
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China to launch online braille platform
China.org.cn 14th March 2019 China to launch online braille platform China will launch an online braille platform with a translation...
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China Focus: Books light up lives of visually impaired
Xinhua 23rd April 2019 China Focus: Books light up lives of visually impaired For most people, reading brings joy, wisdom and...
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Blind woman has vision of future. Kyila sees dream come true to empower children
China Daily Blind woman has vision of future. Kyila sees dream come true to empower children 28th May 2015 Kyila may not be able to see...
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Visually Impaired Want More Career Choices
Anhui Times 15th July 2015 Visually Impaired Want More Career Choices At least 12 million people in China are visually impaired and been...
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Disabled or not, everyone is equal in our society
South China Morning Post 31st March 2015 Disabled or not, everyone is equal in our society Special dedication days remind us of need to...
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China’s new rules on education for people with disabilities still fall short, says NGO
Hong Kong Free Press 25th February 2019 China’s new rules on education for people with disabilities still fall short, says NGO China has...
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China's new rehabilitation system to better help disabled children
Xinhua 2nd June 2018 China's new rehabilitation system to better help disabled children A new rehabilitation system will be put into...
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Blind student's words speak of grit and spirit
South China Morning Post 14th October 2013 Blind student's words speak of grit and spirit It's a rare interview. Tsang Tsz-kwan normally...
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