ASIA & PACIFIC JOURNAL ON DISABILITY

Vol. 2, No. 1, May 1999

Contributed by Mr. Tsuyoshi Takeda, Asahi Shimbum Newspaper

ISSN 1029-4414

Printed by :
Association for Engineering and Medical Volunteer Services
EMV Jockey Club Desktop Publishing Centre

Asia and Pacific Journal on Disability

Aim and Scope

The Asia and Pacific Journal on Disability is a bi-annual publication. It aims at providing a forum for discussion and dissemination of information among policy makers, practitioners, academics and advocates. In each issue, there will be topics that are directed to specific themes as identified by the 12 Agenda for Action adopted by the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, 1993-2002. The emphasis will be on publishing articles or research reports that have significant impact on policy and practice concerning people with disabilities and their families. Original research reports, review articles, policy analysis, program descriptions, case studies, etc. are welcome for publication.

Sponsorship

The Asia and Pacific Journal on Disability is published by the Asia and Pacific Regional Committee of Rehabilitation International (RI) and the Regional NGO Network (RNN) for the promotion of the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, 1993-2002.

Editorial Board Committee

Chief Editors :

Mr. Ryosuke Matsui
Dr. Joseph Kwok

Executive Editor :

Mrs. Karen Ngai

Honorary Advisors :

Prof. Sir Harry S. Y. Fang
Chairman, Joint Council for the Physically and Mentally Disabled, Hong Kong
Mr. Maomi Yamashita
President, Japanese Society for the Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons, Japan
Dr. Saloshi Ueda, M.D.
Former President, the International Rehabilitation Medicine Association
Emeritus Prof. Kwang Yeon Seo, M.D.
Honorary President, Korean Society for the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities, Korea

Editorial Board Members :

Mr. Ichiro Maruyama, Mr. William Brohier
Prof. R. S. Chauhan, Prof. Dahong Zhuo
Prof. Magpili Policarpia, Dr. Maya Thomas
Prof. Simon Haskell, Dr. Errol Cocks
Dr. Tizun Zhao, Mr. David Henderson
Mrs. Etsuko Ueno, Prof. Ik Seop Lee
Dr. Koon Sik Min, Prof. S. Vasoo
Dr. Isamu Niwa, Prof. Evelina Pangalangan
Prof. Hisao Sato, Prof. Nareewan Chintakanond
Prof. Teresita Sicat, Dr. Padmani Mendis

Contents

Column: Point of View — Shingo Kuzutani

Sports for the Person with a Disability
The 7th FESPIC Games in Bangkok, Thailand — Sirinart Tongsiri & Ratana Taweesangsuksakul

A Story of an Athlete — Wai-leung Cheung

Seeking Out New Ideas at Times of Crises: The Thai Experiences — Joseph Kwok

The Asian Finacial Crisis and the Sector of Persons with Disabilities: Effects and Coping Strategies — Venus M. Ilagan

In Crisis, Can We Find Opportunities? — Joseph Kwok & Raymond Chan

Economic Crises and the Quota System — Dal-yob Lee

Effects of the Economic Crisis on the Placement of People with Disabilities in Singapore — Justin Tan-hong Tuen

New Strategy in CBR: A Respones to the Economic Crisis — Handojo Tjandrakusuma

Outlook on Changes in the Social Welfare System in Japan: Key Points of Its Basic Structural Reform — Kenji Itayama

The Disability Community and the Regional Economic Crisis — Michael Sumner

Notes to Contributors

1. The Journal welcomes ideas for contributions, which can take the form of :
Articles : between 2,000 and 3,000 words in length
Research reports or reports of research in progress : Between 1,000 and 2,000 words
Critical comments on articles already published : between 500 and 1,000 words
Reviews of recent publications : between 500 and 1,000 words

2. Papers submitted will be reviewed by the Editorial Board.

3. Submissions for publication must be clearly typed on A4 (or equivalent) paper in double spacing and with ample margins. Two copies of each submission should be sent directly to the Executive Editor. Articles should have a cover sheet showing the complete title, the name, professional position and full address of the author. The second page should contain a title and an abstract of 100 - 150 words.

Authors should also provide another copy of the manuscript in a (5.25/3.5 inch) floppy disk using IBM/PC compatible word processing system in text format(.txt) for error-free typesetting if the manuscript is accepted.

4. Authors alone are responsible for opinions expressed in their articles and for obtaining permissions to reproduce copyright material. Articles are accepted on the understanding that they are not already published elsewhere, and authors are required to transfer copyright to the publisher.

5. Maunscripts should be sent to :

Mrs. Karen Ngai
Executive Editor
c/o Division of Social Studies
City University of Hong Kong
Tat Chee Avenue
Kowloon
Hong Kong


Tel: (852) 2788 8834
Fax: (852) 2788 7709
E-mail: scngai@cityu.edu.hk