Wheelchair-User Barbie and Inclusive Emojis to Become Available in 2019
Here are two major announcements on disability and inclusion that have recently made waves on western social media.
Learning Support Networks and China’s Attitudes to Disability and Inclusion
Many institutions in Beijing offer learning support services and there’s an active community of special needs educators and professionals in the city.
Schools and Institutions Offering Additional Learning Support in Beijing
As I mentioned in my recent magazine feature, there’s progress on the issue of disabilities in Chinese society and more people now realize the value of providing support to people with disabilities (PWDs).
Relative Support: Why Family Help Is Valuable for the Disabled
According to the second national sample survey on disability carried out in 2006, there were approximately 85 million people with disabilities (PWDs) in China, most of whom were living in poverty. The numbers could be higher as China defines disabilities differently from other countries.
Empowering Tools: How Technology Can Help Both Kids with Special Needs and Their Parents
Children with disabilities, according to UNICEF, are among “the most marginalized and excluded groups in society,” often regarded as “inferior,” which puts them at risk of discrimination and being misunderstood. Global estimates put at least 93 million children worldwide with some form of disability, and that they are likely to have lesser access to medical …
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