Disability in Taiwan
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This page has curated news from Taiwan. There are a total of 5 links.
Contents
- Civil Society and Community
- Culture, Entertainment and Media
- Humanitarian, Migrants and Refugees
- Independent Living and Deinstitutionalization
- Policy and Rights
Civil Society and Community
Official apologizes for comment on disabled people. “A senior Ministry of Health and Welfare official has apologized for implying that people with disabilities should be excluded from public hearings to prevent them from slowing down the process, groups said yesterday.” (Apr, Taipei Times)
Culture, Entertainment and Media
Thematic Exhibition of Artistic Creations by People with Disabilities art-work and promotion of easy-read materials. (2022, Family of Joy Social Welfare Foundation)
Humanitarian, Migrants and Refugees
Migration
Disability inclusion petition launched for foreign residents in Taiwan. “Petition calls on health ministry to enable foreign permanent residents to qualify for disability certificate” (2023, Taiwan News) Government mulls over how to respond. (Focus Taiwan)
Independent Living and Deinstitutionalization
Towards Dignity and Autonomy a report on personal assistance policies across nine countries. (2024, ENIL and ILO)
Policy and Rights
Assessing disability rights in four Asian countries: The perspectives of disabled people on physical, attitudinal and cultural barriers. (2024, Political Geography)