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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 (50 Items)
Title & AuthorEdPublish
Revised
Almost 100M Adults Have COPD in China Mainly Due to Smoking and Air Pollution - Tulane University2018/04/10
Collective Endeavors Towards Creating an Accessible Kathmandu Valley - Krishna Gahatraj2017/09/07
Hong Kong Businesses Support Employees with Disabilities - GovHK2015/12/02
2017/12/23
People with Disabilities in Hong Kong Twice as Likely to Face Poverty - South China Morning Post2015/01/19
2018/04/11
Asian Tsunami 2004: SAARC Academia Marks 10th Anniversary - Tsunami Decade Summit2014/12/31
2021/09/24
Japan Funds Disability Project in Jenin Refugee Camp - Palestine News & Information Agency2014/10/30
2017/12/23
Bill to Provide Accessible Pedestrian Traffic Signals - Manila Bulletin2014/05/28
2021/07/11
Use of Lower Paid Contract Nurses in China May Compromise Patient Care - Columbia University Medical Center2014/01/31
2021/09/09
For Disabled in China a Harmonious Society is an Inclusive Society - Ian C. Langtree2013/06/20
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 Hill2012/07/08
2017/12/23
Helping Disabled in Vietnam - Clinton Global Initiative - The Aspen Institute2011/09/26
U.S. Provides Support for Disabled in Lao PDR - Ian C. Langtree2011/07/30
2022/01/27
Healthy Habits Linked to Chinese Child Obesity - University of Southern California2011/07/12
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 University2011/05/09
Nursing Home Boom in China - Brown University2011/03/15
2017/12/23
Japan Earthquake Updates and Information - Ian C. Langtree2011/03/12
2017/12/23
ID Cards for Elderly and Disabled Persons - Fiji - Ministry of Information2011/01/29
Rapid Population Aging Will Raise Critical Challenges for Asian Governments - National Academy of Sciences2010/12/08
P&G Brings Live Well Collaborative to Singapore - The Procter & Gamble Company2010/09/29
Bali Campaign to Eradicate Rabies - World Society for the Protection of Animals2010/09/21
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons Changing Lives in Vietnam - American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society2010/09/21
2017/06/03
Canada-China Policy Dialog on Health - Health Canada2010/09/09
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 - Reportlinker2010/08/25
2025/12/17
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 Health2010/08/06
2024/01/05
Pakistan to Create South Asia Disability Forum - Ian C. Langtree2010/08/03
Hold the Future joins East Meets West Foundation - Hold the Future2010/07/28
Disabilities in Somalia - Disability Action Network - Disability Action Network2010/07/05
Vietnam Enacts First Disability Law - Ian C. Langtree2010/06/22
2024/05/02
Project of Baosteel Providing Aids to Disabled in Yushu China - Baosteel Press Center2010/06/21
2017/12/23
Website for Disabled People Launched - Hanoi, Vietnam - VietnamPlus2010/06/21
Illinois Ophthalmologists Dedicate Facility to Serve Blind in Vietnam - Illinois Association of Ophthalmology2010/06/18
Overview of Disability in China - Thomas C. Weiss2010/03/16
2024/05/02
Wealth Buys Health - Even in China - shipman2010/03/15
2017/12/23
Disability in Japan: Overview and Statistics - Ian C. Langtree✓2010/03/14
2025/01/20
50 Million Vaccinated Against Deadly Brain Infection - University of Liverpool2009/10/06
World Vision Aid for Indonesia Earthquake Aftershocks - World Vision2009/10/01
Death Penalty in Japan - EU Japan Summit - FIDH2009/04/30
2017/12/23
Pakistan Urged to set up Centers for Autistic Patients - DW2009/04/04
Health News from Asia World Stroke Day - Ian C. Langtree2008/11/01
2009/05/17
Disability and Asian Health News 20 Oct 2008 - Ian C. Langtree2008/10/20
2010/01/17
New Video Game uses Brain Waves - Ian C. Langtree2008/10/09
2009/01/12
Asian Health Disability and Seniors News - 6 October 2008 - Ian C. Langtree2008/10/06
2009/08/31
Asian Disability and Health News Weekly Roundup 1 Oct 2008 - Ian C. Langtree2008/10/01
2009/01/12
Half a Million Women Die per year from Childbirth Complications - Disabled world2008/09/26
2009/01/22
Personal Airbags for the Elderly - Ian C. Langtree2008/09/24
2011/08/27
Shortage of Doctors in Japan - Ian C. Langtree2008/09/21
2017/12/23

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