Month: January 2016

Talang July 2nd 2015 – Issue 190

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Talang July 2nd 2015 – Issue 190 China’s International Pan-Disability Magazine Table of Content News Clips Adopting impairment-specific identities is bad for all disabled people, says Andy Rickell. http://www.disabilitynow.org.uk/article/all-one-and-one-all Broadcasters don’t realise the importance of subtitles https://www.cable.co.uk/news/broadcasters-dont-realise-the-importance-of-subtitles-700000288/ National Health Service DNA scheme to fight genetic diseases http://www.rpfightingblindness.org.uk/newsevent.php?tln=newsevents&newseventid=418 Rights Advocacy European Union must stop discrimination against disabled persons  https://www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/articles/opinion/eu-must-stop-discrimination-against-disabled-persons… Continue Reading Talang July 2nd 2015 – Issue 190

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Talang July 1st 2015 – Issue 189

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Talang July 1st 2015 – Issue 189 China’s International Pan-Disability Magazine Table of Content News Clips Disability benefits to be broadened by gov’t  http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/disability-benefits-be-broadened-gov’t Visually impaired foreigners learning useful skills  http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0000851925 Twins help unravel glaucoma genes  http://www.nature.com/ng/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/ng.3087.html Rights Advocacy Heavy burden on blind rural child  http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/heavy-burden-on-blind-rural-child-1.1759285#.VC8Eer5U3zI News from the Field Chance to redesign services  http://www.rnib.org.uk/cy/chance-redesign-services… Continue Reading Talang July 1st 2015 – Issue 189

Ma reaffirms commitment to equal rights for disabled

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Taiwan Today 18th December 2016 Ma reaffirms commitment to equal rights for disabled President Ma Ying-jeou said on December 17th that the Republic of China government is committed to enhancing the well-being of the disabled and promoting equal opportunities for all members of society in Taiwan. “Attainment of this worthy goal is being achieved through… Continue Reading Ma reaffirms commitment to equal rights for disabled

Talang August 1st 2015 – Issue 191

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Talang August 1st 2015 – Issue 191 China’s International Pan-Disability Magazine Table of Content News Clips Persons with disabilities denied basic human rights in Tanzania  http://www.ippmedia.com/frontend/?l=67379 Toolkit launched to help employers take on disabled apprentices  https://www.trainingjournal.com/articles/news/toolkit-launched-help-employers-take-disabled-apprentices Visual component of UK driving test is “far from ideal”  http://www.rnib.org.uk/visual-component-uk-driving-test-far-ideal Rights Advocacy Disabled people in the UK and… Continue Reading Talang August 1st 2015 – Issue 191

Talang August 2nd 2015 – Issue 192

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Talang August 2nd 2015 – Issue 192 China’s International Pan-Disability Magazine Table of Content News Clips Shared crossing protesters take battle to the Prime Minister http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/11669790.Shared_crossing_protesters_take_battle_to_the_Prime_Minister/ Technology helping people with disabilities: Minister http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2014/12/03/technology-helping-people-with-disabilities-minister/ Colour Blind Technology customised for set-top boxes  http://www.businessweekly.co.uk/hi-tech/17862-colour-blind-tech-customised-for-set-top-boxes Rights Advocacy Persons with disabilities seeking basic rights through technology in Nepal  http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/foreign/08-Dec-2014/nepal-s-disabled-people-seeking-basic-rights-through-technology News from the… Continue Reading Talang August 2nd 2015 – Issue 192

For a Better Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities in China

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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in China 15th January 2016 For a Better Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities in China On 26th and 27th December 2015, United Nations Development Programme China co-organised with the Wuhan University Public Interest and Development Law Institute (PIDLI) a multi-stakeholders’ consultation on access to justice for persons with… Continue Reading For a Better Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities in China

Talang September 2nd 2015 – Issue 194

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Talang September 2nd 2015 – Issue 194 China’s International Pan-Disability Magazine Table of Content News Clips Does Disability Act Apply Online? Tech, Disability Groups Want To Know. http://associationsnow.com/2015/02/does-disability-act-apply-online-associations-want-to-know-answer/ Four visually impaired friends open literacy centre  http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nashik/Four-visually-impaired-friends-open-literacy-centre/articleshow/46128079.cms Fatty acid does not delay eye condition  http://www.newsfix.ca/2013/06/27/fatty-acid-does-not-delay-eye-condition/ Rights Advocacy RNIB chief executive criticises ‘arrogance’ of MPs who think charities… Continue Reading Talang September 2nd 2015 – Issue 194

Talang September 1st 2015 – Issue 193

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Talang September 1st 2015 – Issue 193 China’s International Pan-Disability Magazine Table of Content News Clips Charity Plans to Launch Visual Impairment Parliament http://www.chiswickw4.com/shared/hfpocklington001.htm People with disabilities twice as likely to face poverty in Hong Kong, study finds http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1672546/hong-kongs-disabled-people-twice-likely-face-poverty-study-finds Eye problem may cause depression http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2015/01/04/2003608444 Rights Advocacy Banking on the food Poverty Spiral http://www.disabilitynow.org.uk/article/banking-food-poverty-spiral-0 News… Continue Reading Talang September 1st 2015 – Issue 193

Pacific Disability Theatre Group Inspires and Educates

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Pacific Disability Forum Weekly Newsletter 10th November 2014 Pacific Disability Theatre Group Inspires and Educates (Source: Catherine Wilson (Port Vila), Inter Press Service, 16 June, 2014) PORT VILA, Jun 16 (IPS) – In the Pacific Island state of Vanuatu, 23 actors with disabilities, from youth to senior citizens, who have battled physical and social barriers… Continue Reading Pacific Disability Theatre Group Inspires and Educates

Talang October 1st 2015 – Issue 195

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Talang October 1st 2015 – Issue 195 China’s International Pan-Disability Magazine Table of Content News Clips 4th Pacific Regional Conference On Disabilities http://news.pngfacts.com/2015/02/4th-pacific-regional-conference-on.html  “Touch Art”.  A remarkable way for the visually impaired to sample the masterpieces http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/02/11/touch-art-a-remarkable-way-for-the-visually-impaired-to-sample-the-masterpieces/  RNIB research highlights increased street obstacles http://www.optometry.co.uk/news-and-features/news/?article=6931  Rights Advocacy The first step is the hardest as the blind… Continue Reading Talang October 1st 2015 – Issue 195