China Daily Charity event online rakes in donations A charitable art sale raged on WeChat on Tuesday, collecting 6.6 million yuan ($1 million) in four hours. Many WeChat users shared their newly bought paintings on their personal pages. Some even changed their phone’s wallpaper. The works were painted by autistic people and sold via Tencent’s… Continue Reading Charity event online rakes in donations
Talang April 2nd 2017 – Issue 232 Table of Content News Clips Broadcasters, disability organisation draw up recommendation on future European Union rules for audiovisual access https://www.ebu.ch/news/2017/02/broadcasters-and-disability-organisation-draw-up-common-recommendation-on-future-eu-rules-for-audiovisual-access-services L’Oréal Brazil wants to help visually impaired women use its products through new Audio MakeUp Project http://www.thedrum.com/news/2016/10/04/lor-al-brazil-wants-help-visually-impaired-women-use-its-products-through-new-audio To diagnose autism, we should be watching the eyes The eyes… Continue Reading Talang April 2nd 2017 – Issue 232
Talang April 1st 2017 – Issue 231 Table of Content News Clips Hong Kong campaign to collect 1,000 old iPhones for blind receives just one donation http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education-community/article/1992616/hong-kong-campaign-collect-1000-old-iphones-blind Institute receives grant to help people with disabilities enhance decision making, community integration http://dailyorange.com/2015/10/institute-receives-grant-to-help-people-with-disabilities-enhance-decision-making-community-integration/ A first for Hong Kong- researchers uncover how gene mutations can lead to brain… Continue Reading Talang April 1st 2017 – Issue 231
china.org.cn 22st August 2017 For visually impaired, Braille no longer king While happy about the move to present maps and bus schedules in Braille at bus stops, advocates for the visually impaired are calling for more facilities to meet the needs of residents with sight loss. The authorities placed 16 Braille signboards and 95 route… Continue Reading For visually impaired, Braille no longer king
Sixth Tone 23rd August 2017 Visually Impaired Student Denied College Dorm Room A university in northeastern China is under fire for denying on-campus housing to a student who is visually impaired, sparking discussion on the rights of people with disabilities. Wang Chong, an incoming freshman, said Northeast Normal University in Jilin province refused to accommodate… Continue Reading Visually Impaired Student Denied College Dorm Room
The Government of The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Press Release Secretary for the Civil Service (SCS) Gives Encouragement to Summer Interns With Disabilities The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Joshua Law, on August 8th met with some of the undergraduate students with disabilities participating in a government summer internship scheme at the Central… Continue Reading Secretary for the Civil Service (SCS) Gives Encouragement to Summer Interns With Disabilities
space.com 17th August 2017 The Blind Can Experience the Eclipse with This Cool Sensory App and Braille Book By Samantha Mathewson, Space.com Contributor A new multisensory app and tactile guide help blind and visually impaired communities experience the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21. The Eclipse Soundscapes Project uses sound to create a multisensory eclipse… Continue Reading The Blind Can Experience the Eclipse with This Cool Sensory App and Braille Book
News.sky.com 20th August 2017 Father creates games for visually impaired after daughter loses sight Portsmouth-based Audazzle was founded by Selwyn Lloyd, whose aim was to make games more accessible for visually impaired people. Dad develops games for visually impaired By Chris Creegan, Swipe Reporter A developer whose daughter became blind set up his own games… Continue Reading Father creates games for visually impaired after daughter loses sight
ECNS 11th August 2017 One-hand man gets teaching position after rejection by education authorities A man who has only one hand has been offered job as a public school teacher after being initially rejected by local education authorities. Lin Chuanhua’s name is seen on the list of training for new teachers recruited this year published… Continue Reading One-hand man gets teaching position after rejection by education authorities
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