Chiayi releases picture book promoting disability awareness｜Formosa English News

Bilingual text here: https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026B10W09EA?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description 雙語文字版: https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026B10W09EA?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description Our official website: ➔ https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/ Follow us on Facebook: ➔ https://www.facebook.com/ftvformosanews X (Twitter): ➔ https://x.com/FTV_Taiwan_News The Chiayi County Government recently released a picture book promoting disability inclusion and awareness. The book tells stories of how people with disabilities use assistive devices to make the most of their lives. At its launch event, Chiayi County Commissioner Weng Chang-liang tried blindfolding himself and using a cane to experience the daily challenges of people with visual impairments. Chiayi County Commissioner Wen Chang-liang walks blindfolded with a cane, slowly moving forward while feeling the tactile signs on the ground to experience what it’s like for visually impaired people to walk on the road. The county government recently published a picture book promoting disability inclusion, telling the story of someone who develops vision problems but learns to live independently with assistive devices. The protagonist leads people to safety during a disaster, showing that the unique experiences of people with disabilities are strengths that can help others. Over 400 people attended the launch, which included a drawing contest for children to express their creativity. Student Award winner A grandma is sitting in a wheelchair, just like when I push my grandma across the road. Student Award winner I drew a grandmother and young woman walking by, just like my sister helping my grandmother. In addition to designing more accessible roads, the county also set up a dedicated contact window to connect people with disabilities with employment opportunities. Wen Chang-liang Chiayi County Commissioner Businesses that employ people with disabilities receive government subsidies. We also help redesign jobs to meet the needs of people with disabilities, so they can smoothly integrate into the workplace. The county is not only promoting disability awareness, but helping match people with disabilities with suitable positions and creating inclusive workplaces. For more Taiwan news, tune in: Mon to Fri at 9:30 pm on Channel 152 Tue to Sat at 1 am on Channel 53 #disability #disabled #wheelchair #job #employment #inclusion #awareness #Chiayi #picturebook #台灣新聞 #FormosaEnglishNews #民視新聞 #FTV新聞 #Taiwan