Inclusion is based on the principle that everyone has the same value and should be welcome and treated with respect, regardless of gender, skin colour, ethnic background, or disability. In an inclusive educational institution, all children, pupilsand students...
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Global rehabilitation sci-tech event held in Shanghai
6 September 2024 | All news
By Wang Yanfang The 2024 International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology & World Rehabilitation Robot Convention (i-CREATe & WRRC 2024) is held in Shanghai from Aug. 23-26. [Xinhua] The 2024 International Convention on...
The 2024 Paris Paralympics sees boost in viewers and athletes
6 September 2024 | All news
By Wang Yanfang Intro: The 2024 Paris Paralympic Games began on Aug. 28 with an opening ceremony that saw 22 million viewers in France, showing an increase in public interest toward para-athletics. This year’s event also witnesses a rise in the number of...
Notice: RI Governing Assembly 2024
17 July 2024 | All news
Notice is hereby given that the RI Governing Assembly 2024 will be held on September 22nd, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The RI Governing Assembly will be held in conjunction with the World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024.
Inclusive Africa Conference promotes digital accessibility in Africa
27 June 2024 | All news
By Wang Yanfang Intro: The Inclusive Africa Conference, launched in 2020 to promote digital accessibility and assistive technology for persons with disabilities in Africa, marked its fifth edition this year. The Inclusive Africa Conference marked its fifth edition...
Zhang Haidi attends RI executive committee meeting in Qingdao
7 June 2024 | All news
By Wang Yanfang Intro: Zhang Haidi, president of Rehabilitation International, presided over the organization's executive committee meeting in Qingdao on May 28 and delivered a speech. The unveiling ceremony for a cooperative research center and autism research center...
University of Rehabilitation Science officially opens
7 June 2024 | All news
By Wang Yanfang Intro: After almost a decade of effort, the University of Rehabilitation Science, proposed by Zhang Haidi, president of Rehabilitation International (RI), has officially opened. The University of Rehabilitation Science [uor.edu.cn] After almost a...
Virtual side event/webinar: “My Inclusion – Online training material to raise awareness on inclusion in education”
5 June 2024 | All news
In conjunction with the 17th Session of the Conference of State Parties (COSP17) to the CRPD, Rehabilitation International in collaboration with RI Finland will host virtual side event/webinar: “My Inclusion – Online training material to raise awareness on inclusion...
Zhang Haidi calls for intl cooperation to promote the rights of people with disabilities
17 March 2024 | All news
By Wang Yanfang Intro: Zhang Haidi, president of Rehabilitation International (RI) and former chairperson of China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF), was invited to participate in the annual high-level panel discussion on human rights mainstreaming at the 55th...
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