Dear Members of Rehabilitation International, Friends and Partners of Rehabilitation International, And All Interested Readers, Welcome to the June 2025 edition of the Rehabilitation International (RI) Newsletter. In this issue, we’re proud to share important...
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Hunan hosts inaugural wheelchair marathon
8 November 2024 | All news
102 participants take part in the inaugural wheelchair marathon hosted by Central China's Hunan province on Thursday in Wulingyuan, a World Natural Heritage site in Zhangjiajie. They propelled their manual wheelchairs along a 5-kilometer route. [Xinhua] 102...
Rehabilitation International names Professor Christoph Gutenbrunner as New President
7 October 2024 | All news, Spotlight
Rehabilitation International is pleased to announce the election of the Professor Christoph Gutenbrunner as New President of Rehabilitation International. Professor Gutenbrunner undertook the role of the President of the Rehabilitation International on September 22nd,...
AAP research finds foster children with disabilities face significant challenges
2 October 2024 | All news
Intro: Children with disabilities in foster care face significant challenges when it comes to adoption, guardianship or reunion with family, according to a recent study released on the website of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). A study released on the...
China reports 544,000 new jobs for workers with disabilities in 2023
29 September 2024 | All news
Intro: A total of 544,000 people with disabilities found employment in China in 2023, according to the China Disabled Persons' Federation. A total of 544,000 people with disabilities found employment in China in 2023, according to the China Disabled Persons'...
France and Paris continue to become more accessible
27 September 2024 | All news
Intro: Taking extra inspiration from the Paralympics, the French and Paris governments have both continued implementing initiatives to improve the country’s and city’s accessibility for people with disabilities. Since the Paralympics in Paris, Novosports, a Parisian...
Cambodia launches 5-year inclusive education plan
25 September 2024 | All news
By Wang Yanfang Intro: Cambodia has launched a five-year action plan which aims to ensure quality schooling for all children including those with disabilities. A five-year inclusive action plan which aims to ensure quality education for all children including...
Cultural, creative works by women with disabilities showcased in Paris
20 September 2024 | All news
An exhibition featuring cultural and creative works by women with disabilities opens in Paris on Sept. 3, coinciding with the atmosphere surrounding the 2024 Paris Paralympics. The "Beautiful Crafts Workshop Blossoming in Paris" exhibition, displaying nearly 300...
Paris exhibition showcases art by women with disabilities
19 September 2024 | All news
By Wang Yanfang A view of the opening ceremony for the "Beautiful Crafts Workshop Blossoming in Paris" exhibition, featuring cultural and creative works by women with disabilities, in Paris, France, Sept. 3, 2024. [Xinhua] An exhibition featuring cultural and creative...
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