Month: June 2018

Chinese envoy calls for “shared development” to address disabilities

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Xinhua 13th June 2018 Chinese envoy calls for “shared development” to address disabilities Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Ma Zhaoxu on Tuesday called for “shared development” across the globe to address the issue of persons with disabilities. “In the era of globalization, we must follow the principle of shared development … and work… Continue Reading Chinese envoy calls for “shared development” to address disabilities

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Ways to stop blindness from getting passed down

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CGTN 20th June 2018 Ways to stop blindness from getting passed down 17-year-old Lu Rongkai was born into a world most of us will never know. While peers his age are enjoying life with all its possibilities, his world is blurry, fuzzy and unrecognizable.  Diagnosed with cataract coupled with congenital high myopia, it was not… Continue Reading Ways to stop blindness from getting passed down

The Nonsensemakers theatre company gives disabled Hongkongers a dose of drama as it promotes understanding

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South China Morning Post 22nd June 2018 The Nonsensemakers theatre company gives disabled Hongkongers a dose of drama as it promotes understanding Rensen Chan Man-kong believes the performing arts can help everyone – including those with disabilities – unlock their potential and shine. The artistic director of The Nonsensemakers theatre company and his colleagues have… Continue Reading The Nonsensemakers theatre company gives disabled Hongkongers a dose of drama as it promotes understanding

Disabled Find More Paths to College

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Women of China 21st June 2018 Disabled Find More Paths to College Wang He, a blind pianist from the Ningxia Hui autonomous region, is busy preparing for university life in Beijing while his peers await the results from the national college entrance exam. “My dream finally came true. I still can’t believe it,” said Wang,… Continue Reading Disabled Find More Paths to College

Need a wheelchair-accessible optician in Hong Kong? This is the place for you

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South China Morning Post 14th June 2018 Need a wheelchair-accessible optician in Hong Kong? This is the place for you Maximised floor space, handheld testing equipment and stair-free access have helped SeenCere Optical in Tuen Mun serve 800 people with disabilities since opening four years ago. And got it nominated for a Spirit of Hong… Continue Reading Need a wheelchair-accessible optician in Hong Kong? This is the place for you

Visually impaired businessman lights up life of disabled

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Global Times 18th June 2018 Visually impaired businessman lights up life of disabled Source:Xinhua Blurred vision doesn’t stop Cai Cheng from lighting up the life of disabled people.  “I have a beautiful dream to venture out into the world. Despite wind and rain, I’ll keep going, going.”  Cai plays guitar and sings his self-written songs… Continue Reading Visually impaired businessman lights up life of disabled

Beijing subways to get bio-ID system

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Straits Times  19th Jun 2018 Beijing subways to get bio-ID system BEIJING (CHINA DAILY/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) –  The Beijing subway system plans to introduce bio-recognition technology at stations this year to improve transport efficiency and reduce costs, a senior manager said. Two bio-recognition technologies – facial recognition and palm touch – are being considered, said Zhang… Continue Reading Beijing subways to get bio-ID system

Going to the movies in Hong Kong just became a lot easier for city’s visually impaired thanks to UA Cinemas

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South China Morning Post 16th June 2018 Going to the movies in Hong Kong just became a lot easier for city’s visually impaired thanks to UA Cinemas New programme allows guide dogs to accompany owners to see films, while machine gives the blind and partially blind description of what’s happening on screen The four-year-old Labrador… Continue Reading Going to the movies in Hong Kong just became a lot easier for city’s visually impaired thanks to UA Cinemas

Across China: University opens door for blind student with piano gift

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Xinhua 7th June 2018 Across China: University opens door for blind student with piano gift Wang He, 20, a blind but gifted piano player from northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, is busy preparing for his college life in Beijing, while his peers are waiting for their university entrance exam results. “My dream finally came… Continue Reading Across China: University opens door for blind student with piano gift

Health authority says trachoma no longer public health problem in China

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Xinhua 9th June 2018 Health authority says trachoma no longer public health problem in China Trachoma, an infectious disease that can cause blindness, is no longer a public health problem in China, said an official with the National Health Commission. The prevalence of active trachoma and trachomatous trichiasis (in-turned eyelashes) among Chinese is far below… Continue Reading Health authority says trachoma no longer public health problem in China