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In an article she wrote for a book on China’s political advisory cause, Zhang Haidi, president of Rehabilitation International (RI) and chairperson of the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF), recalled her experience as having worked as a member of the National...
The rights of special groups have been well protected over the past 70 years in China, said a white paper published on Sunday. The white paper, titled "Seeking Happiness for People: 70 Years of Progress on Human Rights in China," was released by the State Council...
As the sole contestant in the men's 100m IT4 race for athletes with disabilities at the Military World Games in Wuhan, central China, 46-year-old Edwin Vermetten was competing against time and himself. Saluting solemnly in the direction of his national flag when the...
The Chinese government will not leave persons with disabilities behind in its effort to build an all-round well-off society by 2020, a diplomat said Monday at a human rights meeting. China attaches great importance to promoting and protecting the rights of people with...
A voice application customized for visually impaired people was launched by China Association of the Blind and Meituan just in time for the 35th White Cane Safety Day earlier this week on October 15, 2019. This App can complete processing of entire takeout orders by...
Premier Li Keqiang has urged enhancing the vocational skills of people with disabilities and supporting their employment and business creation. Li, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made...
Kuwaiti Minister of Social Affairs Saad Al-Kharaz said on Wednesday that Kuwait is committed to supporting Arab joint social development work. His remarks were made during the 73rd session of the Council of Arab Social Affairs Ministers, which kicked off on Wednesday...
A Japanese labor ministry survey released Tuesday showed that the majority of people suffering with disabilities or illnesses here have trouble working with their impairments or trying to balance their professional lives with ongoing treatment. According to the 2018...
Australians living with disability spend thousands more on basic living costs every year, according to a data from the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling (NATSEM). It said those with disabilities spend an extra 107 Australian dollars (73.3 U.S. dollars)...
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