Autism is a neural development condition characterised by impaired social interaction and verbal and non-verbal communication, and by restricted, repetitive or stereotyped behaviour. Vietnam is seeing a rapidly increasing number of children with autism, the most common among the disabilities at school. According to an online survey of 125 parents of autistic children, their biggest concern is their children’s future as intervention services in Vietnam have yet to help the children live independently, while many of them don’t have enough money to follow long-term treatment. Participants at the workshop said that there are still no legal documents on autism in Vietnam. They suggested the Government put forth policies to support people with autism and their families as well as intensifying communication campaigns to raise public awareness of autistic children. … [Read more...] about Workshop shares ways to support people with autism
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OVs support people, soldiers in Truong Sa
The Association of overseas Vietnamese from Hai Duong province living in Moscow contributed 1,000 USD in support of people and soldiers in the Truong Sa (Spratly) island district during its debut ceremony on March 24. Nguyen Cong Nhiem, President of the association's Executive Board said the association gathers over 300 people born in Vietnam's northern province of Hai Duong who are living and working in Moscow. In response to a campaign to build the "Fund for Beloved Truong Sa" launched by the State Committee for Overseas, the Vietnamese community in Russia has mobilised over 21,500 USD. The Vietnamese Embassy in Canada has also called on the Vietnamese community in the country to support people and soldiers in the Truong Sa island district. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about OVs support people, soldiers in Truong Sa
Half-a-million-USD project to support people with brain injuries
Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – Non-profit organisation Handicap International on March 3 provided central Thua Thien-Hue province half a million USD in non-refundable financial aid to support people living with brain injuries.The 2016-2020 project involves designing training documents and providing consultation for high-quality health care services for people with brain injuries, enhancing access to these services for them, as well as improving capacity of local medical and social workers.Handicap International (HI) is an international non-governmental organisation with the mandate to prevent and limit the impact of disabilities, by offering assistance to people with disabilities and those at risk of disability and supporting them in their efforts towards autonomy and social integration.It operates as a federation in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States. In Vietnam, HI has implemented 36 projects over the past 22 … [Read more...] about Half-a-million-USD project to support people with brain injuries
The Trade Union of MCST: Launching the movement of supporting people of flood-hit provinces recently
(Cinet) Implementing the instructions of the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoàng Tuấn Anh about raising a subscription to support people of flood hit provinces recently. The Trade Union of Culture, Sports and Tourism already launched the movement of supporting a partial salary to help people in flood-hit provinces recently to quickly overcome difficulties and stabilize the life and production. Accordingly, yesterday on 18/11, the Trade Union of Culture, Sports and Tourism already supported people in flood-hit provinces with the amount of 30.000.000 VND through the central Red Cross of Vietnam. … [Read more...] about The Trade Union of MCST: Launching the movement of supporting people of flood-hit provinces recently
Prime Minister joins walk to support people with disabilities
HCM CITY (VNS) — Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung yesterday joined thousands in a walk in Ho Chi Minh City to support people with disabilities. The event was a call for people from all walks of life to join hands and care for those with disabilities. Speaking at the event, PM Dung said that the Party and State had implemented policies to protect the rights of disabled people and encourage them to become active members of society. They had been issued health insurance cards to secure healthcare, and many more were now afforded competent legal assistance. Many of them had also made significant achievements in education, business, science and sports. The Government leader spoke highly of assistance from donors at home and abroad for the disabled, asking them to continue their support. He also urged ministries and sectors to implement legal regulations aiding the disabled, especially in areas related to vocational training, employment, education and healthcare. During the … [Read more...] about Prime Minister joins walk to support people with disabilities