Oct 15, 2012: A lack of knowledge about eye health is the main reason behind the high blindness rate in Indonesia, a health practitioner has said.

KOTA BELUD, Oct 12, 2012: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said the state government encouraged associations and welfare organisations to assist persons with disabilities to ensure their wellbeing.

QUEZON CITY, Oct 11, 2012: Persons with disabilities may now avail of free legal assistance through the Sub-Committee on Access to Justice and Anti-Discrimination for PWDs (SCAJA-PWDs) of the National Committee on Disability Affairs (NCDA).

DA NANG, Oct 10, 2012: Sixty-three-year-old Le Van Dan couldn't hold back the tears when his grandson fed himself with a spoon for the first time at the age of 13.

FIJI, Oct 9, 2012: The president of the Fiji Disabled Peoples Federation says changes to the way people treat those with disabilities won’t be made until there are more people in power who understand disabilities.

Oct 8, 2012: The Association for Adults with Autism, Philippines invites you to attend a one-day symposium on diagnostic, treatment and policy issues affecting adults with autism on October 13, 2012.

CHANDIGARH, INDIA,  Oct 7 2012: National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC) has, on the behalf of Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, invited applications from students with disabilities to give them scholarships.

PTGHOUNK, ARMENIA, Oct 5, 2012: Armenian Lighthouse Charitable Foundation (ALCF), the organization formerly known as Paros "Lighthouse" Charitable Foundation, cares for the sick and injured who are marginalized and often forgotten.

CHENNAI, INDIA, Oct 4, 2012: The rail users’ consultative committee has called for more passenger amenities and improved hygiene at railway stations as well as more disabled-friendly coaches.

QATAR, Oct 3, 2012: Participants seen during the past Doha Dive Challenge The Vodafone Qatar’s World of Difference sponsored programme - Freestyle Aquatics, will launch the Doha Dive Challenge at the American School of Doha on October 12 and 13, it was announced October 1.