The workshop “Policies in Special Education: Understanding Correctly – Implementing Effectively,” held on 27 November 2025 in Thai Nguyen, marked an important milestone with the official launch of the National Network of Education Facilities for Persons with Disabilities in Viet Nam. The Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC) was honored to be one of the sponsors, accompanying partners in promoting learning opportunities and equitable access to education for all children with disabilities.
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A series of major storms and floods – No. 10, 11, 12, and 13 – in late 2025 devastated large areas of northern, central, and Central Highlands provinces, leaving tens of thousands of households submerged, losing property, and facing disrupted livelihoods. Persons with disabilities, who are among the most heavily affected groups due to limited mobility and reduced capacity to respond to emergencies, were identified as those in urgent need of assistance.
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More than VND 450 million in livelihood support has been provided to 45 households of persons with disabilities in Quang Ngai province in November 2025 – not only as financial assistance but also as an opportunity to build suitable employment, generate stable income, and strengthen confidence for a more proactive life.
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From October to November 2025, ACDC in collaboration with the Da Nang Department of Health and the Disabled People’s Organisation, supported livelihood development for 15 households of persons with disabilities across seven communes, including Thang An, Thang Đien, Thang Phu, Duy Xuyen, Nam Phuoc, Thu Bon, and Duy Nghia. The livelihood models provided were diverse and tailored to the practical conditions and needs of each household, such as oyster mushroom cultivation, small grocery and beverage stalls, ornamental pot casting, and livestock farming.
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From October 2025 to November 2025, the Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC) distributed assistive devices and prostheses to 10 persons with disabilities in Thanh Thuy, Huong Thuy and Phu Bai wards of Hue City. This activity forms part of a series of rehabilitation interventions for persons with disabilities under the Project “Improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in provinces sprayed with Agent Orange (Inclusion 1 Project), under the leadership of National Action Center for Toxic Chemicals and Environmental Treatment (NACCET) - Ministry of National Defense, coordinated by the Center for Creative Initiatives in Health and Population (CCIHP), and implemented by ACDC in the Central Vietnam region.
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More than 55 assistive devices have been provided by the Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC) to persons with disabilities across communes and wards in Gia Lai province, helping them live more safely, conveniently, and confidently in daily life – improving quality of life and reinforcing self-worth.
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Every year on December 3, the world celebrates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPwD) – a moment to honor the roles and contributions of persons with disabilities, and to reaffirm the global commitment to ensuring their full and equal participation in all aspects of social life.
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On the morning of 29 October, representatives from the Vietnam Federation on Disability (VFD), the Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC), and partner organizations visited Ulsan University Hospital in the Republic of Korea to exchange experiences and learn about care and rehabilitation practices for persons with disabilities. The delegation was led by Mr. Dang Van Thanh, Standing Vice President of VFD.
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