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Hospital train brings hope via surgery
China Daily 27th November 2023 Hospital train brings hope via surgery By Wang Xiaoyu Doctors perform cataract operations to improve the...
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'Kids with mental health issues need outside help'
RTHK 30th November 2023 'Kids with mental health issues need outside help' Chinese University researchers on Wednesday urged people to...
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R.I.P. Zhuang Zhuang; Farewell to Jiangsu’s First Guide Dog
The Nanjinger 23rd November 2023 R.I.P. Zhuang Zhuang; Farewell to Jiangsu’s First Guide Dog By Frank Hosack Guide dogs in China have a...
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As HK's elderly face loneliness epidemic, carers hope dogs and disco will keep isolation at bay
Hong Kong Free Press 25th November 2023 As Hong Kong’s elderly face loneliness epidemic, carers hope dogs and disco will keep post-Covid...
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Across China. Livestreaming offers vulnerable new career opportunities in Chongqing
Xinhua 26th November 2023 Across China. Livestreaming offers vulnerable new career opportunities in Chongqing Zou Bin, a 42-year-old...
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Disabled entrepreneur weaves a career.
China Daily 23rd November 2023 Disabled entrepreneur weaves a career Overcoming years of struggle, Yang Kaiqi, who has half a left arm,...
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Teen with disability gains confidence from experience as popcorn vendor
China Daily 22nd November 2023 Teen with disability gains confidence from experience as popcorn vendor A 17-year-old boy nicknamed Tao...
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New technologies respond to retinal disease increases
Shine 20th November 2023 New technologies respond to retinal disease increases By Cai Wenjun Age-related, diabetic and genetic retinal...
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China’s ‘folded boy’ takes fresh step closer to standing up straight after high-risk surgery succeed
South China Morning Post 19th October 2023 China’s ‘folded boy’ takes fresh step closer to standing up straight after high-risk surgery...
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China Focus. Democracy at fingertips
Xinhua 20th November 2023 China Focus. Democracy at fingertips With his fingertips tracing the raised dots on a Braille document, Wang...
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Chinese scientists create machine fingers that touch and feel like human hands
South China Morning Post 21st November 2023 Chinese scientists create machine fingers that touch and feel like human hands A new sensory...
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China's NPC Standing Committee breaks new ground with braille reply to visually impaired
China Global TV Network Fighting Barriers. China's NPC Standing Committee breaks new ground with braille reply to visually impaired...
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Chris McMillan
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Feature. From darkness to limelight. The odyssey of a blind people's band
Xinhua 18th November 2023 Feature. From darkness to limelight. The odyssey of a blind people's band During the day, Yang Zhi works as a...
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Hong Kong family centre offers helping hand to ethnic minority children with special needs
South China Morning Post 29th March 2023 Hong Kong family centre offers helping hand to ethnic minority children with special needs Hong...
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Hong Kong charity YAMA (Yoga, Art, Meditation, Accessible) Foundation offers free yoga therapy to pe
South China Morning Post 15th November 2023 Hong Kong charity YAMA (Yoga, Art, Meditation, Accessible) Foundation offers free yoga...
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More efforts being poured into development of barrier-free facilities
China Daily 15th November 2023 More efforts being poured into development of barrier-free facilities By YANG ZEKUN Authorities in China...
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Musicians and doctors advocate music therapy to address mental health challenges
Shine 8th November 2023 Musicians and doctors advocate music therapy to address mental health challenges by Cai Wenjun Local musicians...
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Girl, 6, acts as translator for her deaf parents doing foot spa business
China Daily 9th November 2023 Girl, 6, acts as translator for her deaf parents doing foot spa business A six-year-old girl has become an...
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A visually impaired grandmother and her "invisible" tour group
Xinhua 5th November 2023 Feature: A visually impaired grandmother and her "invisible" tour group A 10-person group, mostly made up of...
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Simon Cowell called her ‘amazing’ on America’s Got Talent
South China Morning Post 4th November 2033 Simon Cowell called her ‘amazing’ on America’s Got Talent: deaf singer Mandy Harvey on her...
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