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9 September, 2024
A brain damaged woman in China has hit back a online criticism that her decision to start a family is irresponsible. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
Trending in China

‘I just want a child’: brain-damaged Chinese woman defends desire to become mum

Cerebral palsy suffering couple face online criticism over decision to start a family, hit back saying that their condition will not be passed on.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Dakota Brubaker, who’s dating Reese Witherspoon’s daughter Ava Phillippe?

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong shopping centres failing to ensure barrier-free access, poll finds

Trending in China

‘Almighty’ China PhD student inspires many as first blind person to pass college exam

Dorm mate, Che Meng, expresses her amazement at Huang Ying’s extraordinary abilities in everyday life.

Huang is grateful that her roommate, Meng Meng, does not treat her any differently, and they do everything together. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Hong Kong society

Letters | Time to enforce building code for barrier-free access in Hong Kong

Readers discuss the slow pace of change to cater to wheelchair users, tackling hospitals’ operational issues, elderly people who live alone and the call for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Marissa Bode, the actress who plays Nessarose in Wicked

Marissa Bode has been a wheelchair user since the age of 11, and is now blazing a trail in Hollywood as the first version of Wicked’s Nessa to be authentically cast.

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Wellness

Think Japan isn’t friendly for tourists with disabilities? Think again

Japan has made big steps in accessible travel, one expert says, while bodies like Accessible Japan and TokudAw help those with special needs.

Josh Grisdale says he has received assistance everywhere he has travelled in Japan, including from this priest in Kyoto. Photo: Josh Grisdale
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong restaurant apologises for refusing entry to Paralympic gold medallist

Ho Yuen-kei was refused service at Thai restaurant when a staff member said her wheelchair would affect other diners.

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Hong Kong

Editorial | Review of Hong Kong care homes system required after sexual abuse claims

Alleged assaults at Hong Kong facility highlight the need to ensure weak and vulnerable are not taken advantage of.

Crime in Hong Kong

‘Despicable’: John Lee condemns alleged sexual assaults at Hong Kong care home

City leader also urges welfare authorities to ensure effective supervision to prevent such crimes.

Chief Executive John Lee has described the alleged sexual assaults at a care home for people with disabilities as “despicable”. Photo: Edmond So
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong minister says no need to publicise every violation at care homes

In wake of rape allegation at one facility, welfare secretary Chris Sun says decision to draw public attention to violations should depend on severity of case.

The Hong Chi Pinehill Integrated Vocational Training Centre Kwong Fuk Hostel is at the centre of case involving an alleged rape and sexual assault. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong warns 4 other care homes for disabled over abuse

Welfare chief Chris Sun declines to give details on letters sent to care homes in the past year, but says warnings can raise awareness.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong minister defends 2-month wait to reveal alleged rape case at care home

Chris Sun says mental state of victims and their families part of decision to delay details of allegations against Hong Chi Association employee.

Hong Kong society

Pilot audio description service gives Hong Kong’s blind a chance to enjoy sport

Hong Kong Blind Union says it has offered the service at 105 sports events over the past 4½ years.

The audio description service has been used 105 sports events including the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament. Photo: Elson Li
Wellness

These shoe vibrators are made for walking, directing the visually impaired

A shoe-mounted device developed by a Honda-backed start-up sends direction prompts by vibration, and app sounds alerts for potential hazards.

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A model demonstrates the Ashirase shoe vibrator navigation system for the visually impaired. Photo: Instagram/@playworks_inclusivdesign
Celebrity children

Meet actress Selma Blair’s supportive 13-year-old son, Arthur Saint Bleick

The Hellboy actress’ 13-year old son with ex Jason Bleick said he was ‘really proud’ of his mum’s performance on Dancing with the Stars despite her MS diagnosis – here’s what else we know about him.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Paris Games and philanthropy show power of the human spirit

The new norm of navigating good and bad news simultaneously reminds us that what truly matters is how we choose to respond.

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China society

Opinion | How Chinese with disabilities are inspiring a more inclusive country

China must enforce its disability rights laws and improve accessibility, but social attitudes also need to shift beyond discrimination and pity.

Chinese Paralympian Jiang Yuyan reacts to the results of the women’s 400m freestyle race in Paris, France. Photo: Reuters
Trending in China

‘Doctor in a wheelchair’ from top China university inspires students

A man in China who was diagnosed with a severe and rare muscle-wasting condition when he was seven years old was determined to shine academically and is now an inspirational teacher.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Those with special needs are capable of adding special value

With the right support, Hong Kong employers can reap the benefits as seen by the likes of entrepreneur Richard Branson and Olympic champion Simone Biles.

Viral stories

Limbless Japan wife shames online bullies, shows disabled people deserve happiness

A woman in Japan who was born minus three limbs and with just a stump for the other has turned the tables on online bullies by finding love and building a family.

A Japanese woman with severe disabilities has proved online bullies wrong by finding love and building a family. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com/IG@sanoami.official
Icons and Influencers

US Justice Richard Bernstein on the realities of living with blindness

The Michigan Supreme Court judge fought to attend law school, run marathons, overcome a debilitating accident, and champion the disabled and disadvantaged

US Justice Richard Bernstein. Photo: Eugene Chan
Trending in China

China mother claims clinic tricked teen son with mental age of 5 into boob job

A teenager in China with the mental capacity of a five-year-old was talked into having breast surgery costing US$5,000 by beauty salon staff who told him he would profit from it.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Airline ordeal of blind pair in Hong Kong calls for reflection

Removal of two men from HK Express flight to Tokyo, despite both having flown before, shows need to be sensitive and ensure dignity, as well as safety.

Viral stories

French woman sues employer after receiving salary without working for 20 years

A disabled woman in France is suing Orange and accusing it of never assigning her work duties despite paying her salary for 20 years.

A French woman with partial paralysis, who has been receiving a salary without working for 20 years, sues her employer for discrimination. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Baidu
Trending in China

Man injured saving family from fire awarded US$80,000 by court after claim rejected

A court in China awarded a man US$80,000 after his insurer refused his injuries claims when he rushed into a burning house to save his family.

Despite the insurer’s claim of “self-inflicted” injuries, a Chinese court awarded a man US$80,000 after he was severely injured while rescuing his family from a fire. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Trending in China

‘One of China’s most inspiring people’: PhD deaf woman delights with wedding news

A woman from a remote region of China, who was voted one of the 10 most inspiring figures of 2021 for her can-do attitude, has thrilled admirers with news of her nuptials.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Treat guide dogs and users with respect

New Equal Opportunities Commission guidelines on protecting the rights of guide dogs and users are an important step towards more acceptance.

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