News: Disability

India's disabled 'being assisted by volunteers'

Two Americans told one newspaper of how donations of mobile devices have brightened the lives of disabled children in India.

11/02/2010

Ghanaians with mental health conditions 'need more support'

People with mental health conditions in Ghana need increased support and the passing of a new bill will make this possible, it has been claimed.

29/01/2010

Bollywood actor calls for better disabled access in India

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has called for greater consideration of those with disabilities in India, one newspaper reported this week.

22/01/2010

Disabled people in India 'have few rights'

Indian citizens with disabilities are being failed by their government, it has been claimed.

20/01/2010

Disability bill 'passed into law in the Philippines'

The Filipino government has passed a new disability law, it has been reported.

12/01/2010

Agent orange 'still poses risk in Vietnam'

Some areas of Vietnam still pose a danger to people's health due to the presence of agent orange toxins, it has been stated.

21/12/2009

Businesses in Indian city 'becoming more disabled-friendly'

Businesses operating in Bangalore are showing increasing awareness of the benefits of employing disabled candidates, one news provider has claimed.

09/12/2009

Rwanda 'is now free of landmines'

Rwanda has been declared free of landmines by the country's ministry of defence.

01/12/2009

Vietnamese minister urges businesses to boost disabled opportunities

Businesses in Vietnam need to ensure that disabled candidates are better accommodated, a minister has declared.

30/11/2009

Ghana 'has poor disabled toilet facilities'

According to one of the country's ministers, Ghana needs to work towards providing its disabled population with better toilet facilities.

23/11/2009


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