Month: August 2016

A first for Hong Kong: researchers uncover how gene mutations can lead to brain disorders

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South China Morning Post 31st August 2016 A first for Hong Kong: researchers uncover how gene mutations can lead to brain disorders University academics hope their research will eventually lead to development of medication to treat the likes of autism and intellectual disabilities Researchers from the University of Science and Technology have identified for the… Continue Reading A first for Hong Kong: researchers uncover how gene mutations can lead to brain disorders

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Henan Stop Press – Qisehua Inclusive Kindergarten

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Inclusivity is at the heart of China Vision’s work, so we are delighted a announce our new initiative. China Vision has signed an agreement with Qisehua Inclusive Kindergarten for the launch of a 2-year project. Under this initiative Qisehua, with technical and financial support from China Vision, will establish a ‘Resource and Advocacy Centre’ designed… Continue Reading Henan Stop Press – Qisehua Inclusive Kindergarten

Tube ‘Please offer me a seat’ badges for hidden disabilities

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Tube ‘Please offer me a seat’ badges for hidden disabilities People with hidden health conditions are being offered “Please offer me a seat” badges in a bid to help ease their suffering on London transport. The Transport for London (TfL) trial follows the success of its “Baby on board” badge for pregnant women.TfL is recruiting… Continue Reading Tube ‘Please offer me a seat’ badges for hidden disabilities

China vows greater support for persons with disabilities

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Xinhua 23rd August 2016 China vows greater support for persons with disabilities China aims to improve its support and protection of persons with disabilities by offering them more customized public services and products in the next five years, according to a State Council plan released Wednesday. China is striving for “Xiaokang” or a more all-round… Continue Reading China vows greater support for persons with disabilities

Augmented reality draws youngsters to read books

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Shanghai Daily 29th August 2016 Augmented reality draws youngsters to read books Wu Ziyue, 6, delights in the feeling that he is Ma Liang, a boy in Chinese legends who had a magic brush that made everything he drew become real. Today, augmented reality technology is that brush. Wu was among many children who have… Continue Reading Augmented reality draws youngsters to read books

Talang June 2nd 2016 – Issue 212

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Talang June 2nd 2016 – Issue 212 News Clips 5. European Union should improve the rights of persons with disabilities http://neurope.eu/article/eu-improve-rights-persons-disabilities/ 6. New test to aid schools catch learning disabilities earlier http://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/new-test-to-aid-schools-catch-learning-disabilities-earlier/article_b6cf2e58-d518-11e5-8144-7f59609ec7c3.html?mode=jqm  7. Infants’ Asthma treatment may cause stunted growth, but breathing is more important than being tall  http://www.medicaldaily.com/infants-asthma-treatment-may-cause-stunted-growth-breathing-more-important-being-tall-355716 Rights Advocacy 8. Disabled people need… Continue Reading Talang June 2nd 2016 – Issue 212

Rights Of Disabled Not Respected In Liberia

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Liberia Observer 17th July 2016 Rights Of Disabled Not Respected In Liberia By Joaquin Sendolo The head of the Christian Association of the Blind (CAB), Beyan Kota, says despite Liberia being a signatory to many human rights conventions including the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities, disabled people in Liberia do not enjoy… Continue Reading Rights Of Disabled Not Respected In Liberia

Treaty to Benefit over 280 Thousand Visually Disabled in Ecuador

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Prensa Latina 22nd August 2016 Treaty to Benefit over 280 Thousand Visually Disabled in Ecuador The Treaty of Marrakech will benefit over 280 thousand visually disabled persons in Ecuador, playing an important role in tyhe promotion of the pact which should become valid next September 30. Together with Brazil, Paraguay and Mexico, Ecuador was one… Continue Reading Treaty to Benefit over 280 Thousand Visually Disabled in Ecuador

University of Delaware

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University of Delaware INNOVATIONS IN ACCESSIBILITY 25th August 2016 Article by Kevin Liedel UD alumnus dedicates life to blindness-assistive technology Deane Blazie’s earliest feat of engineering might also have been his most dangerous. At only 10 years of age, he strung a 300-foot wire between his parent’s house and a neighbor’s across the road, attaching… Continue Reading University of Delaware

More than two-thirds rise in vision loss globally due to diabetes: Study

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IANS Zee News 25th August 2016 More than two-thirds rise in vision loss globally due to diabetes: Study London: More than two-thirds of the increase in blindness and visual impairment globally in the past two decades has been caused by diabetes, finds a recent study. Diabetic retinopathy is a condition resulting from chronically high blood… Continue Reading More than two-thirds rise in vision loss globally due to diabetes: Study