Disability News for Asia and Pacific Regions Publications

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
Title of
Document		Paper
Author		Peer
Review		Preface / PostfacePublication
Type		Publish
Date		Updated / Revised
Almost 100M Adults Have COPD in China Mainly Due to Smoking and Air PollutionTulane University2018/04/10
Collective Endeavors Towards Creating an Accessible Kathmandu ValleyKrishna Gahatraj2017/09/07
Hong Kong Businesses Support Employees with DisabilitiesGovHK2015/12/022017/12/23
People with Disabilities in Hong Kong Twice as Likely to Face PovertySouth China Morning Post2015/01/192018/04/11
Asian Tsunami 2004: SAARC Academia Marks 10th AnniversaryTsunami Decade Summit2014/12/312021/09/24
Japan Funds Disability Project in Jenin Refugee CampPalestine News & Information Agency2014/10/302017/12/23
Bill to Provide Accessible Pedestrian Traffic SignalsManila Bulletin2014/05/282021/07/11
Use of Lower Paid Contract Nurses in China May Compromise Patient CareColumbia University Medical Center2014/01/312021/09/09
For Disabled in China a Harmonious Society is an Inclusive SocietyIan C. Langtree2013/06/202022/01/27
Singapore Physically Disabled Exempt from Financing Restrictions on Vehicle LoansMonetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)2013/03/172021/05/13
Diabetes Levels in Children Higher in China than U.S.University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill2012/07/082017/12/23
Helping Disabled in Vietnam - Clinton Global InitiativeThe Aspen Institute2011/09/26
U.S. Provides Support for Disabled in Lao PDRIan C. Langtree2011/07/302022/01/27
Healthy Habits Linked to Chinese Child ObesityUniversity of Southern California2011/07/122022/02/15
Leading the Way for Children in ChinaMedical Care Technologies, Inc.2011/05/222017/12/23
Autism in South Korea Estimated at 1 in 38Yale University2011/05/09
Nursing Home Boom in ChinaBrown University2011/03/152017/12/23
Japan Earthquake Updates and InformationIan C. Langtree2011/03/122017/12/23
ID Cards for Elderly and Disabled Persons - FijiMinistry of Information2011/01/29
Rapid Population Aging Will Raise Critical Challenges for Asian GovernmentsNational Academy of Sciences2010/12/08
P&G Brings Live Well Collaborative to SingaporeThe Procter & Gamble Company2010/09/29
Bali Campaign to Eradicate RabiesWorld Society for the Protection of Animals2010/09/21
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons Changing Lives in VietnamAmerican Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society2010/09/212017/06/03
Canada-China Policy Dialog on HealthHealth Canada2010/09/092017/12/23
China PharmaHub Introduces a Magic Bullet Liver Cancer TherapyChina PharmaHub Corp.2010/08/272017/12/23
Reportlinker Adds Electric Vehicles in East Asia 2011-2021Reportlinker2010/08/25
Caring for Post-disaster, Disabled Children and Orphans - China Disability NewsHNA Group Co., Ltd.2010/08/232017/12/23
Fall-Related Injuries Prevalent Among Elderly Population in ChinaJohns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthYesInformative2010/08/062024/01/05
Pakistan to Create South Asia Disability ForumIan C. Langtree2010/08/03
Hold the Future joins East Meets West FoundationHold the Future2010/07/28
Disabilities in Somalia - Disability Action NetworkDisability Action Network2010/07/05
Vietnam Enacts First Disability LawIan C. LangtreeInformative2010/06/222024/05/02
Project of Baosteel Providing Aids to Disabled in Yushu ChinaBaosteel Press Center2010/06/212017/12/23
Website for Disabled People Launched - Hanoi, VietnamVietnamPlus2010/06/21
Illinois Ophthalmologists Dedicate Facility to Serve Blind in VietnamIllinois Association of Ophthalmology2010/06/18
Overview of Disability in ChinaThomas C. WeissInformative2010/03/162024/05/02
Wealth Buys Health - Even in Chinashipman2010/03/152017/12/23
Disability in Japan: Overview and StatisticsIan C. Langtree✓ PrefaceInformative2010/03/142025/01/20
50 Million Vaccinated Against Deadly Brain InfectionUniversity of Liverpool2009/10/06
World Vision Aid for Indonesia Earthquake AftershocksWorld Vision2009/10/01
Death Penalty in Japan - EU Japan SummitFIDH2009/04/302017/12/23
Pakistan Urged to set up Centers for Autistic PatientsDW2009/04/04
Health News from Asia World Stroke DayIan C. Langtree2008/11/012009/05/17
Disability and Asian Health News 20 Oct 2008Ian C. Langtree2008/10/202010/01/17
New Video Game uses Brain WavesIan C. Langtree2008/10/092009/01/12
Asian Health Disability and Seniors News - 6 October 2008Ian C. Langtree2008/10/062009/08/31
Asian Disability and Health News Weekly Roundup 1 Oct 2008Ian C. Langtree2008/10/012009/01/12
Half a Million Women Die per year from Childbirth ComplicationsDisabled world2008/09/262009/01/22
Personal Airbags for the ElderlyIan C. Langtree2008/09/242011/08/27
Shortage of Doctors in JapanIan C. Langtree2008/09/212017/12/23

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