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Public buses for people with disabilities now in Alexandria
Egypt

Public buses for people with disabilities now in Alexandria

The Chairman of the Public Transport Authority in Alexandria Mohamed Zakaria announced on Wednesday that 23 mass transit buses have…
Egypt’s senate approves strict punishment against bullying disabled persons
Egypt

Egypt’s senate approves strict punishment against bullying disabled persons

The Egyptian Senate approved on Sunday a bill to amend the Disabled Persons Act to counter the crime of bullying…
Egyptian designer tailors clothing brand for people with disabilities
Life & Style

Egyptian designer tailors clothing brand for people with disabilities

CAIRO (Reuters) – When Ashgan al-Abhar’s wheelchair-using friend said she dreamed of wearing a dress that did not obstruct her…
‘Changing Japanese society’: Tokyo marks year until Paralympics
World

‘Changing Japanese society’: Tokyo marks year until Paralympics

With hands-on exhibitions for children and a world-record attempt, Tokyo Sunday marked one year until the 2020 Paralympic Games that…
Activists hail Japan election of lawmakers with serious disabilities
World

Activists hail Japan election of lawmakers with serious disabilities

The election of two candidates with serious disabilities to Japan’s parliament was hailed by activists Monday, saying it could help…
Syrian woman in wheelchair tells UN disabled are invisible
Middle East

Syrian woman in wheelchair tells UN disabled are invisible

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A 20-year-old Syrian woman with cerebral palsy told the United Nations on Wednesday that hundreds of…
In South Africa, disabled surfers thrill at catching a wave
Life & Style

In South Africa, disabled surfers thrill at catching a wave

Pamela Hansford whooped and threw out a thumbs-up as she glided past on a surfboard, propped up by her elbows.…
Egypt’s Opera House announces 50% discount on tickets for students and people with special needs
Culture

Egypt’s Opera House announces 50% discount on tickets for students and people with special needs

  Culture Minister Enas Abdel Dayem, in cooperation with the President of the Egyptian Opera House Magdy Saber, announced a…
“We Are Capable” marathon for disabled women and girls launches in Nasr City
Society

“We Are Capable” marathon for disabled women and girls launches in Nasr City

  Egypt’s National Council for Women (NCW) on Tuesday organized a marathon for women and girls with disabilities titled “We…
Sisi celebrates International Day of Disabled Persons
Society

Sisi celebrates International Day of Disabled Persons

  A celebration for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities is being held Monday in the presence of President…
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