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Colorado passes new laws to support people with disabilities

“We can do the same thing as everyone else,” the 41-year-old Colorado Springs resident Mitch Routon said. “It just may be at a slower pace.” Routon has intellectual disabilities and is now an advocate for himself and others at The Arc of Colorado, an organization that...

Pioneers of poverty reduction share inspiring stories

By Wang Yanfang Intro: The China Disabled Persons’ Federation recently organized an event in Beijing for people with disabilities to share their stories of poverty reduction with representatives from various countries and international organizations. Attendees at an...

Inspiring more people with disabilities to create better lives

Intro: “Our goal is to compete safely, show good spirit, strive for success and promote friendship,” said Zhang Haidi, president of Rehabilitation International, chairperson of the China Disabled Persons' Federation and China’s chef de mission, at the launch of the...

Surfers with disabilities participate in Ocean Cure event

The nonprofit organization Ocean Cure held their annual Life Rolls On event on Aug. 7, giving people with disabilities the opportunity to surf some waves. The activity attracted dozens of participants in beach wheelchairs, who were escorted by hundreds of volunteers...

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