handicaps – Generation Change https://blogs.dw.com/generationchange Whether they are campaigning for free press in Zimbabwe, helping provide clean water in India, or offering free music lessons to underprivileged kids in the UK, young people all over the world are making a difference. Wed, 16 Nov 2016 16:49:27 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Deaf guitar teacher shares joy of music https://blogs.dw.com/generationchange/2012/05/deaf-guitar-teacher-shares-joy-of-music/ Tue, 01 May 2012 11:15:32 +0000 http://blogs.dw.com/generationchange/?p=1641 Some experience music through their eyes, others use their ears, says Mischa Gohlke. He was born with a hearing impairment which borders on deafness, but that hasn’t stopped him from learning to play the guitar – and teaching music to others with hearing impairments.

Listen to the report by Julian Bohne:

Deaf guitar teacher shares joy of music

Mischa Gohlke

Mischa Gohlke and band

Mischa Gohlke and his band at a festival in Kiel

Read more about Mischa Gohlke.

]]> Disabled politician making waves https://blogs.dw.com/generationchange/2012/04/disabled-politician-making-waves/ Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:59:55 +0000 http://blogs.dw.com/generationchange/?p=1273 Australia has been a forerunner in granting political rights to women. Today, a young woman is making big changes on the political scene, despite some enormous physical challenges – but, Kelly Vincent is not letting that stop her.

This to the report by Daniel Pizarro, presented by Charlotta Lomas:

Disabled politican making waves

Here’s the Dignity for Disability website.

Kelly Vincent

]]> One-legged cyclist inspires others to ride https://blogs.dw.com/generationchange/2012/04/one-legged-cyclist-inspires-others-to-ride/ Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:54:01 +0000 http://blogs.dw.com/generationchange/?p=1483 Dedan Ireri in Nairobi, Kenya, is all about bicycles. They are his hobby and also his profession. Maybe one day, a bicycle ride will earn him international recognition in sports. But Dedan Ireri is also on a mission: he wants to help others to take up cycling.

Listen to the report by Peter Hille:

One legged cyclist inspires others to ride

DW’s Peter Hille met Dedan while completing a cycling trip of his own – from Cairo all the way to Cape Town. Follow along with Peter’s adventures on his blog.

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