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RI Announces Award Winners of the RI Centennial Award for Significant Contribution  

On the occasion of RI’s centennial anniversary, we have announced the RI Centennial Award of Significant Contributions that will be presented in conjunction with our Centennial Anniversary Celebrations that will take place in Beijing, China from May 20 to 23, 2023,...

Zhang Haidi delivers speech at 10th APFSD

Intro: Zhang Haidi, president of Rehabilitation International and chairperson of the China Disabled Persons’ Federation, delivered a keynote speech during the 10th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD), held in Bangkok, Thailand, from March 27-30,...

France hosts 10th International Abilympics

Intro: The 10th International Abilympics, one of the world's largest competitions for people with disabilities, was held in Metz, France, on March 24 and 25, 2023. The award ceremony of the massage contest during the 10th International Abilympics in Metz, France, on...

China wins 20 medals at the 10th International Abilympics

Intro: The 10th International Abilympics, one of the world’s largest competitions featuring people with disabilities, wrapped up in Metz, France, on March 25, 2023. The Chinese team won 20 medals during the event, including six gold, seven silver and seven bronze. The...

S. Korean Team takes 18 gold medals at Int’l Abilympics

Intro: South Koreans won 18 gold, four silver, and nine bronze medals at the 10th International Abilympics held in Metz, France, on March 24 and 25, 2023. The award ceremony of the food carving contest during the 10th International Abilympics in Metz, France, on March...

ECOWAS calls for stronger support for people with disabilities

A working group of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a regional political and economic union of 15 countries located in West Africa, urges stronger support for people with disabilities in a communique recently released during a regional...

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