Explained: Supreme Court’s order on mandatory accessibility standards, why it matters
A bench of the Supreme Court last week ordered the Union government to frame mandatory rules for ensuring the accessibility of public places and services to persons with disabilities. Outgoing Chief Justice of India Justice DY Chandrachud headed the bench.
Maharashtra elections: 746 elderly and disabled persons vote from home in Thane
A total of 746 persons above the age of 85 as well as those with disabilities have cast vote from their homes in Maharashtra's Thane district for the upcoming state assembly elections, an official said on Tuesday. In all, 933 persons from 18 assembly constituencies of the district had registered for the home voting facility for the November 20 state polls.
SSC CHSL tier 2 admit card out at ssc.gov.in, know how to download it The SSC CHSL tier 2 admit cards are available on the designated login module of the SSC website.
The Bench held that holding stereotypical statements that a disability is congenital or genetic without any evidence of antecedental family history would carry no weight and the benefit must go to the disabled soldier
State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities Madhvi Kataria today held a review meeting with the Department of Urban Planning to assess the current status of public buildings under the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan (Accessible India Campaign) and explore further measures to make Chandigarh a more inclusive city for persons with disabilities (PwDs).
The meeting focused on ensuring compliance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, which mandates standards for accessibility in physical environments, transportation and communication systems.
New Delhi, Nov 7, 2024: Taj Mahal, New Delhi, has introduced menus in Braille across all its restaurants in a step towards creating an environment where luxury and accessibility merge, allowing guests to enjoy the freedom of choice and the joy of taste with dignity.
Since its launch in 2022–23, Project Drishti, an initiative by RC Indore Uptown, RID 3040, has screened 726 visually-impaired children. Of these, 28 children were identified for corrective surgeries. “We have successfully completed 21 surgeries, enabling the children to regain their vision. We are also working on corneal transplants for seven more children,” says PDG Sanjeev Gupta, a club member. In addition, six children received spectacles, and 15 were given low-vision devices.
Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Rules, 2024 notified
The Rules have been notified by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment under Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Key highlights of the amended Rules
Application for disability certificate: Required Documents for disability certificate include proof of identity, recent photograph (not older than six months) and Aadhaar card.
JAMMU, Oct 23: To equip visually impaired students with essential skills, inaugurated the Annie Smart Class and Computer Lab at the Residential School for Visually Impaired (Boys) here today.
The lab was inaugurated by Ritu Singh, Trustee of the Maharaja Hari Singh Social & Educational Foundation in collaboration with Department of Social Welfare.
Speaking on the occasion, Ritu Singh emphasized the significance of bridging the digital divide for students with special needs.
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