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National 6 years ago

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'Where else can I find justice?', disabled dentist writes to Jokowi as civil servant dream crushed

Romi Syofpa Ismael, a dentist from West Sumatra, had her dream crushed when her disability led the South Solok administration to remove her name from the civil servant candidate list.

Books 6 years ago

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Angkie Yudistia’s social approach to success

Social entrepreneur and author Angkie Yudistia redefines success in her new book.

Business 6 years ago

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Social network strives to help disabled people get employed

Modern technology not only helps people with disabilities go about their daily activities, but it may also help them find a job and work effectively.

City 6 years ago

Central Jakarta to get wider sidewalks with benches

A total of 10 kilometers of sidewalks are to be revitalized along Jl. Kramat Raya, Jl. Salemba Raya, Jl. Cikini Raya and Jl. Pegangsaan Timur.

City 6 years ago

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'Equal in the eyes of God', South Jakarta mosque goes disability-friendly for inclusivity

From its entrance gate, you can see a special disabled parking space. At the front of the mosque building, there is a special area for wudhu (ablutions) for those in wheelchair.

City 7 years ago

Intellectually impaired man on trial for alleged drug smuggling

Wendra Purnama’s lips trembled when he answered questions posed to him by a panel of judges during his drug trial at the Tangerang District Court on Monday.

Science & Tech 7 years ago

Google introduces apps to assist the hard of hearing wherever they go

Google has announced two new Android applications that can make audio content more accessible in real-time.

News 7 years ago

Jaya Ancol to recruit disabled people this year

City-owned property developer PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol has announced plans to recruit disabled people for its business units in 2019.

News 7 years ago

Disability rights group says Yogyakarta tourist attractions lack accessibility

The Committee for the Protection and Fulfillment of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (KHD) has concluded that Yogyakarta tourist areas lack access to fulfill disability rights.

Food 7 years ago

Starbucks opens first sign language store in US

US coffee giant Starbucks opened its first "signing store" in the United States in northeast Washington near the campus of Gallaudet.

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