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A paralysed young man in China who can only move a finger and a toe, dropped out of primary school but taught himself electronic circuits by reading books. Photo: SCMP composite/CCTV
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China paralysed man, who can only move a finger and a toe, creates smart farm system, start-up

Man who survives on a ventilator teaches his mother to become a ‘super technician’, plans future experiments using state-of-the-art technology.

United States

German engineer becomes first wheelchair user to blast into space

Chinese culture

‘I have witnessed magic’: how horses help Hong Kong people with disabilities

Wellness

New dating app is helping disabled and chronically ill people find love

Disabled and chronically ill people are often ghosted or rejected on mainstream dating apps. Dateability is evening the playing field.

Dateability now covers the US, Canada, Mexico and the UK, with about 40,000 registered users. It was recently updated to improve the look and functionality. Photo: info.dateabilityapp.com
Hong Kong society

Artworks snapped up as Hong Kong’s mentally disabled students show off talent

Leading charity Hong Chi Association partners with art and luxury auction house Christie’s on four-day exhibition at The Henderson.

Trending in China

China mum cares for daughter-in-law in vegetative state round-the-clock

Liu’s son and Yuanyuan, high school sweethearts, have been married for 15 years and share two children.

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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Someone Like Me: Fish Liew shines as a disabled woman seeking sex

This daring Hong Kong-set drama follows a woman with cerebral palsy who wishes to experience sex before having a hysterectomy.

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Carlos Chan (left) and Fish Liew in a still from Someone Like Me
Trending in China

Profile | China ‘wheelchair anchor’ Liang Yi becomes first disabled TV host after spinal cord injury

Television personality who almost lost it all because of rare condition cites ‘perseverance and persistence’ as vital to overcoming challenges.

Japan

Video | Bodybuilders train to help those in need

Japanese company Visionary is using bodybuilders to rebrand care work as cool and more attractive to job-hunter.

United States

US disability rights activist and author Alice Wong dies at 51

The daughter of Hong Kong immigrants, Wong fought for a world where people with disabilities could have full autonomy over their lives.

Alice Wong (right) speaks with Yomi Young during the activist’s 50th birthday party in San Francisco in March. Photo: Sandy Ho via AP
Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong to offer HK$20,000 in subsidies to help elderly and disabled voters

Eligible community centres will receive funds to provide transport arrangements to bring these voters to polling sites.

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The funds will be used to pay for vehicles and staff to transport elderly and disabled voters to polling stations. Photo: Jelly Tse
Trending in China

Taiwan wheelchair user criticises airport for making him ‘climb into plane’

Polio-suffering 1990s singing star who became icon for China’s disabled says he aims to raise general awareness about accessibility.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong’s respite agencies must be held accountable for refusing services

The city should ensure agencies tasked with supporting carers of the vulnerable aren’t breaching public trust and wasting resources.

Trending in China

Dying China mum entrusts disabled son to resentful daughter, kind brother moves her

Bad feelings fuelled by sense that cerebral palsy-suffering older brother was ‘family favourite’ dissolve in face of his acts of kindness.

A dying mother in China who asked her daughter to care for the older brother with cerebral palsy that she resented has been vindicated as her two children now get along famously. Photo: Douyin
Wellness

He has no arms and short legs. But his thirst for adventure inspires

British disability advocate Isaac Harvey, who will speak at a Hong Kong gala in November, refuses to let his condition limit his ambition.

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Isaac Harvey tandem skydives from 14,000 feet in the US state of Ohio in 2015. Photo: courtesy of Isaac Harvey
Trending in China

China comedian inspires many with disabilities, celebrated for ‘optimistic mindset’

Once-healthy student with a knack for track and field, Yang suffers a brain haemorrhage at 17 after spending excessive hours playing online games.

Trending in China

China pupils chided for using slang ‘tang people’ insult related to Down’s syndrome

Outraged’ educator lays down law to schoolchildren after she hears them using term related to Down’s syndrome to mock ‘silly’ classmates.

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‘Most devoted’ China husband praised for caring for blind wife for 12 years

After Zhang lost her eyesight, her husband, along with relatives and friends, took turns encouraging her, uplifting her spirits.

A man in Shandong in eastern China has been praised online for caring for his wife over the past 12 years after she was blinded by an eye disease. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu
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Armless Chinese man delivers food on unicycle, uses lips on phone to call customers

30-year-old who lost his limbs after being electrocuted aged 4 also sells calligraphy written using his feet to support family.

Trending in China

Blind China orphan turned US engineer recalls being pushed into lake by grandpa

Patrick is grateful for adopted mum’s love and support; completed secondary school, earned degrees in both music and aerospace engineering.

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Trending in China

China mum, 50, gets into law school after using books of son who failed same test

Woman left disfigured and disabled by fire 10 years ago shuns retirement of ‘square dancing’ to pursue academic dream.

A disfigured 50-year-old woman in China has been accepted into a top university after she studied the books her son used to fail the same test. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Jimu
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | My First of May: Aaron Kwok, Natalie Hsu can’t save hokey family tear-jerker

Despite good performances, there is little in this clichéd, overly sentimental Hong Kong story that leaves a lasting impression.

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Aaron Kwok in a still from My First of May
Japan

Bear attack fears rise in Japan after woman mauled outside disabled home

Increased bear sightings near residential areas have been blamed on climate change and depopulation.

Trending in China

3 self-sufficient disabled Chinese men sell garlic for a living, inspiring many

Trio act as each other’s support system, currently focusing on work rather than considering marriage.

Trending in China

Chinese mum ties mentally disabled son to herself while working, draws attention

Mother seeks job transfer due to disruptions caused by internet users wanting to see her and her son.

A Chinese mother attaches her mentally disabled son to herself while she works to prevent him from wandering, attracting public attention. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
China society

Video | Brittle bone disease student beats the odds through academics

The 19-year-old disabled student with brittle bone disease excels in China’s university entrance exam

How a 19-year-old suffering from brittle bone disease beats the odds to excel academically
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Trending in China

Chinese woman is disabled in car crash, lover disappears after pledging support

Heartbroken paraplegic considers legal action after being left to fend for herself; boyfriend responsible for her severe injuries vanishes.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to add 3 more wheelchair-friendly trails in country parks next year

But people with disabilities and concern groups say more should be done to enhance accessibility.

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