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RJ Mitte in 2018. The actor died on Monday at the age of 34. Photo: Invision / AP
United States

RJ Mitte, Breaking Bad star and disability rights advocate, dies at 34

Bryan Cranston voices ‘deep despair’ over on-screen son who brought authenticity and barrier-breaking visibility to Hollywood.

Malaysia

‘All I want is a fair chance’: Malaysia’s deaf workers look to lead

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China couple’s surgery fundraising highlights how sudden fame ignites support, backlash

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‘Die on the road, not in hospital’: Chinese man takes paralysed wife on epic road trip

Their journeys are filled with kindness from strangers, from helpful villagers after an accident to scenic staff carrying her onto rides.

A 69-year-old husband has spent over a decade taking his partially paralysed wife on road trips across China in a custom campervan. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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‘Happiest person’: China husband dedicates 25 years to caring for paraplegic wife

Jia playfully remarks that Li’s tireless dedication and concern for their family have turned his hair grey, while much of hers remains black.

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Paralysis inspires Chinese man’s award-winning, mind-controlled wheelchair

The true value of innovation lies in empowering those who refuse to be confined by fate, says Wang.

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Education in Hong Kong

DSE candidates overcome physical challenges to achieve hard-earned results

Tam Chun-yu, who has cerebral palsy, typed his answers with one finger while Liu Pong-faat has difficulty writing but completed his exams.

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Tam Chun-yu used a mobile phone to answer exam questions. Photo: Jelly Tse
Liu Pong-faat has been admitted to Hong Kong Shue Yan University. Photo: Jelly Tse
Trending in China

‘A relay of love’: China court names Shanghai man neighbour’s guardian in city first

Ren, 71, says caring for the 56-year-old is his responsibility, and after him, his daughter will take over.

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Train game that sparked 35-year separation: deaf Chinese man finally returns home

Lei pledges to honour both his biological parents and his ‘parents’ in Shenzhen for their unwavering support and love.

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Chinese grandpa works as beauty influencer to fund disabled grandson’s treatment

Jingyan tells his grandpa he wants to attend university one day, and Zhu promises to support him no matter what.

Knowing no one would hire an old man to promote cosmetics, Zhu decided to go it alone, using his daughter’s make-up to live-stream and earn money for his grandson’s treatment. Photo: Douyin
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Workers with disabilities deserve Hong Kong’s respect and support

Better inclusion of Hong Kong’s workers with disabilities can help ensure they are respected as an asset to the city rather than a burden.

Raymond Lau Pak-hei, 25, an administrative assistant with cerebral palsy, was dismissed from a fitness centre after nine months of employment. Despite passing his initial probation, Lau believes his sudden layoff was triggered by the expiration of a government subsidy for hiring persons with disabilities rather than his job performance. Photo: Elson Li
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One-legged China teen dreams of basketball glory, practises with crutch dad made

13-year-old from one of the country’s most impoverished regions had leg amputated aged 4, replaces crutch with artificial limb.

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‘Using good as bait’: blind China girl held after fake crash clip gets 100 million views

Staged electric bike accident on pavement for the blind leaves visually impaired community fearing an erosion of public trust.

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Chinese man who lost a leg and an arm inspires many by competing in bodybuilding

Man whose life went on a downward spiral after horrific road accident fights back with determination; earns admiration online.

A Chinese man who lost a leg and an arm inspires many by competing in bodybuilding, earning massive admiration. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Hong Kong society

What’s behind the rise in firings linked to disability discrimination?

Complaints to Hong Kong’s equality watchdog about dismissals linked to suspected disability discrimination have doubled over past five years.

The complaints received by the EOC may only represent the tip of the iceberg, with Raymond Lau among those opting not to report potential discrimination. Photo: Elson Li
Art

The Tai Po fire took this artist’s home and life’s work. Now she’s starting anew

Deaf artist Apple Tong, whose home and works were destroyed in the Wang Fuk Court fire, reveals how she is turning disaster into positivity.

Japan

Rapidly ageing Japan’s ‘macho carers’ lend muscles to benefit elderly, disabled

Japan’s care industry is facing a shortage of workers, and one company is plugging the gap by deploying ‘cool’ and well-toned staff.

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China limbless mum sews with mouth, uses limb stumps for daily tasks, raises 3 kids alone

‘Warrior’ octogenarian who uses her elbows to hold chopsticks, took care of household chores and made sure family ‘never went hungry’.

An 81-year-old Chinese mother, born without limbs, has gained widespread attention online for raising her three children alone, earning her the title of “the strongest Chinese mother” among netizens. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu
Hong Kong society

Town planning body slammed for neglecting disabled people over Wan Chai plan

Ex-legislator among those calling for review to make development plan covering Sau Wa Fong and Nam Koo Terrace more barrier-free.

Trending in China

China woman with bone cancer grieves loss of family support after mother calls her a ‘burden’

Reflecting on initial diagnosis at 18, Xia shares feelings of being lost and in pain but now strives to ‘spend every day as if it were my last’.

Art

Hong Kong artist challenges labels surrounding disability in new show

In ‘Decolonising Madness’ at Eaton HK, Sophie Cheung explores colonial-era definitions of ‘mental incapacity’ that still inform laws.

Sophie Cheung poses among works at her “Decolonising Madness: The Naturally (In)complete Human” exhibition, which runs at Eaton HK until February 1. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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China woman who lost limbs in crash gives disabled staff jobs based on their strengths

30-year-old who suffered 3 heart attacks, 14 rounds of surgery dresses like a ‘warrior’; is described as the ‘pride of all women’ online.

A woman who lost her left arm and leg in a car accident, recently opened a shoe-washing factory in China, hiring disabled workers and creating roles based on their strengths. Photo: SCMP composite/Zhihu/Sina
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China beauty influencer pays off US$57,000 family debt; accused of faking cerebral palsy

Self-taught ‘angel with broken wings’ content creator rises from rural beginnings; builds own business despite disability.

Viral stories

Inspirational one-armed Malaysian man works as food delivery rider to save for wedding

26-year-old suffered horrendous injuries after being dragged along road in an accident; shuns use of prosthetic arm as it causes too much pain.

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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.

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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
United States

German engineer becomes first wheelchair user to blast into space

Michaela Benthaus had thought her dreams of being an astronaut were over after she was badly injured in a mountain bike accident.

Michaela Benthaus is seen on Blue Origin New Shepard NS-37 in Van Horn, Texas, on Saturday. Photo: Blue Origin via AFP
Chinese culture

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

Riding for the Disabled Association instructor Joelle Scott reveals some of the amazing ways equine therapy can help those 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.

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