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HP University to have policy for persons with disabilities |
Bhanu P Lohumi
Tribune News Service
Shimla, June 30
Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) will be the first one in the country to have its own policy for persons with disabilities.
A committee,... |
General |
04/Jul/2019 |
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Growing number of late blind people in India, conference underlines need for data, awareness |
According to the World Health Organisation, India has a blind population of 63 million. A substantial number lose their vision late in life and the consequent trauma is something that, leave aside... |
General |
03/Jul/2019 |
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Over 10 Lakh Individuals Turn Blind Between 25-50 Years |
According to Census 2011, there are about 5.4 million visually impaired people in the country, and of these, a sizeable 25 to 30 per cent fall in the age bracket of 25 to 50 years.
In line with its... |
General |
02/Jul/2019 |
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DU admissions: Almost 10 per cent rise in registrations under PwD category |
There has been an increase of almost 10 per cent in the number of registrations under the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category at the Delhi University, officials said Sunday.
A total of 1,665... |
General, Education and Employment |
02/Jul/2019 |
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Braille books get new software boost |
A new software developed by Bengaluru students will completely change the way visually challenged students access maps and images in Braille books.
Soft-Braille’ — a software developed by the... |
General |
01/Jul/2019 |
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Braille books get new software boost |
A new software developed by Bengaluru students will completely change the way visually challenged students access maps and images in Braille books.
Soft-Braille’ — a software developed by the... |
General |
01/Jul/2019 |
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Now, kids with special needs to study with regular students |
Children with special needs will now study along with regular students in secondary schools specially set up for inclusive education in the state, according to officials.
Four such schools are being... |
General |
01/Jul/2019 |
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Coaching Classes for Visually Impaired Students |
Snehakit Helpline is going to start classes for visually challenged students, studying in standard 5th to 10th. Coaching will be given in Science and Mathematics.
Classes will be held every Sunday,... |
General |
27/Jun/2019 |
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Nationwide contest seeks to unearth and showcase talented blind cooks |
The joy of cooking can be experienced by anyone, that’s the driving thought behind a cooking contest for visually impaired people to be held nationwide soon.
Blind Masterchefs like Christine Ha have... |
General |
26/Jun/2019 |
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National Federation of Blind seeks 3% job reservation |
Tribune News Service
Shimla, June 20
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) has urged the state government to implement its long-pending demands, including 3 per cent job reservation, backlog... |
General |
25/Jun/2019 |
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