Asia-Pacific: Publications and Resources

Summary: Our "Disability News for Asia and Pacific Regions" section compiles a diverse array of articles, news stories, and research papers addressing disability-related issues across Asia and the Pacific. Topics range from health concerns, such as the high prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in China due to smoking and air pollution, to societal initiatives like efforts to create an accessible Kathmandu Valley. The collection also highlights policy developments, including Hong Kong's support for employees with disabilities. In addition, these publications cover a wide range of topics, including accessibility initiatives, healthcare advancements, educational opportunities, and policy changes affecting individuals with disabilities. The content provides valuable insights into regional challenges and progress, featuring stories on innovative assistive technologies, inclusive employment practices, and cultural shifts in disability perception. These resources serve as informative tools for researchers, policymakers, advocates, and individuals with disabilities, offering practical knowledge and fostering a deeper understanding of disability rights and inclusion in the Asia-Pacific context.

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Asia-Pacific: Publications and Resources
Title of Document	Paper Author	Peer Review	Preface / Postface	Publication Type	Publish Date	Updated / Revised
Almost 100M Adults Have COPD in China Mainly Due to Smoking and Air Pollution	Tulane University				2018/04/10
Collective Endeavors Towards Creating an Accessible Kathmandu Valley	Krishna Gahatraj				2017/09/07
Hong Kong Businesses Support Employees with Disabilities	GovHK				2015/12/02	2017/12/23
People with Disabilities in Hong Kong Twice as Likely to Face Poverty	South China Morning Post				2015/01/19	2018/04/11
Asian Tsunami 2004: SAARC Academia Marks 10th Anniversary	Tsunami Decade Summit				2014/12/31	2021/09/24
Japan Funds Disability Project in Jenin Refugee Camp	Palestine News & Information Agency				2014/10/30	2017/12/23
Bill to Provide Accessible Pedestrian Traffic Signals	Manila Bulletin				2014/05/28	2021/07/11
Use of Lower Paid Contract Nurses in China May Compromise Patient Care	Columbia University Medical Center				2014/01/31	2021/09/09
For Disabled in China a Harmonious Society is an Inclusive Society	Ian C. Langtree				2013/06/20	2022/01/27
Singapore Physically Disabled Exempt from Financing Restrictions on Vehicle Loans	Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)				2013/03/17	2021/05/13
Diabetes Levels in Children Higher in China than U.S.	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill				2012/07/08	2017/12/23
Helping Disabled in Vietnam - Clinton Global Initiative	The Aspen Institute				2011/09/26
U.S. Provides Support for Disabled in Lao PDR	Ian C. Langtree				2011/07/30	2022/01/27
Healthy Habits Linked to Chinese Child Obesity	University of Southern California				2011/07/12	2022/02/15
Leading the Way for Children in China	Medical Care Technologies, Inc.				2011/05/22	2017/12/23
Autism in South Korea Estimated at 1 in 38	Yale University				2011/05/09
Nursing Home Boom in China	Brown University				2011/03/15	2017/12/23
Japan Earthquake Updates and Information	Ian C. Langtree				2011/03/12	2017/12/23
ID Cards for Elderly and Disabled Persons - Fiji	Ministry of Information				2011/01/29
Rapid Population Aging Will Raise Critical Challenges for Asian Governments	National Academy of Sciences				2010/12/08
P&G Brings Live Well Collaborative to Singapore	The Procter & Gamble Company				2010/09/29
Bali Campaign to Eradicate Rabies	World Society for the Protection of Animals				2010/09/21
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons Changing Lives in Vietnam	American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society				2010/09/21	2017/06/03
Canada-China Policy Dialog on Health	Health Canada				2010/09/09	2017/12/23
China PharmaHub Introduces a Magic Bullet Liver Cancer Therapy	China PharmaHub Corp.				2010/08/27	2017/12/23
Reportlinker Adds Electric Vehicles in East Asia 2011-2021	Reportlinker				2010/08/25
Caring for Post-disaster, Disabled Children and Orphans - China Disability News	HNA Group Co., Ltd.				2010/08/23	2017/12/23
Fall-Related Injuries Prevalent Among Elderly Population in China	Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health	Yes		Informative	2010/08/06	2024/01/05
Pakistan to Create South Asia Disability Forum	Ian C. Langtree				2010/08/03
Hold the Future joins East Meets West Foundation	Hold the Future				2010/07/28
Disabilities in Somalia - Disability Action Network	Disability Action Network				2010/07/05
Vietnam Enacts First Disability Law	Ian C. Langtree			Informative	2010/06/22	2024/05/02
Project of Baosteel Providing Aids to Disabled in Yushu China	Baosteel Press Center				2010/06/21	2017/12/23
Website for Disabled People Launched - Hanoi, Vietnam	VietnamPlus				2010/06/21
Illinois Ophthalmologists Dedicate Facility to Serve Blind in Vietnam	Illinois Association of Ophthalmology				2010/06/18
Overview of Disability in China	Thomas C. Weiss			Informative	2010/03/16	2024/05/02
Wealth Buys Health - Even in China	shipman				2010/03/15	2017/12/23
Disability in Japan: Overview and Statistics	Ian C. Langtree		✓ Preface	Informative	2010/03/14	2025/01/20
50 Million Vaccinated Against Deadly Brain Infection	University of Liverpool				2009/10/06
World Vision Aid for Indonesia Earthquake Aftershocks	World Vision				2009/10/01
Death Penalty in Japan - EU Japan Summit	FIDH				2009/04/30	2017/12/23
Pakistan Urged to set up Centers for Autistic Patients	DW				2009/04/04
Health News from Asia World Stroke Day	Ian C. Langtree				2008/11/01	2009/05/17
Disability and Asian Health News 20 Oct 2008	Ian C. Langtree				2008/10/20	2010/01/17
New Video Game uses Brain Waves	Ian C. Langtree				2008/10/09	2009/01/12
Asian Health Disability and Seniors News - 6 October 2008	Ian C. Langtree				2008/10/06	2009/08/31
Asian Disability and Health News Weekly Roundup 1 Oct 2008	Ian C. Langtree				2008/10/01	2009/01/12
Half a Million Women Die per year from Childbirth Complications	Disabled world				2008/09/26	2009/01/22
Personal Airbags for the Elderly	Ian C. Langtree				2008/09/24	2011/08/27
Shortage of Doctors in Japan	Ian C. Langtree				2008/09/21	2017/12/23

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