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Fashion show spotlights rare disease community
Xinhua 13th March 2026 Fashion show spotlights rare disease community A charity fashion show was held in Yantai, Shandong province, on Saturday to mark International Rare Disease Day and launch a new support network for affected families. The event brought together nearly 300 patients with rare diseases, medical experts, business representatives and volunteers. Through diverse and creative formats such as a fashion show, patient talk shows, a photography exhibition showcasing
Chris McMillan
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HK airport unveils city’s first free sensory facility for travelers with hidden disabilitiesBy Winona Cheung
The Standard, Hong Kong 4th April 2026 HK airport unveils city ’ s first free sensory facility for travelers with hidden disabilities By Winona Cheung Hong Kong International Airport has opened the city ’ s first free multi-sensory facility designed to provide travelers with invisible disabilities a safe and calming space, helping them reduce travel-related stress and prepare for their journey in a busy airport environment. The 30-square-meter Sensory Corner, located in the r
Chris McMillan
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Shanghai unveils first vocational competence assessment for autism rehabilitation services
China Daily 4 th April 2026 Shanghai unveils first vocational competence assessment for autism rehabilitation services By He Qi Shanghai officially launched China's first specialized vocational competence assessment project for autism rehabilitation services on Thursday, during the 19th World Autism Awareness Day, addressing a gap in professional certification in this field nationwide. Led by the Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau and evaluated by the city's vocational skills app
Chris McMillan
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