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Group C post, Goa Staff Selection Commission (GSSC)
Goa Staff Selection Commission (GSSC)6
th Floor, 3rd Lift, SPACES Building
Patto Plaza,
Panaji-Goa-403001
Website:gssc.goa.gov.in
No.1/37/2025-GSSC/220
ADVERTISEMENT NO.1 OF YEAR 2025
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Last Date for submission of on-line application: 23/05/2025
Visually impaired musician says ‘Music is God’
For 58-year-old Dr Prem Sagar, “Music is God.” The visually impaired music teacher, who has imparted his teachings to countless students, considers himself a lifelong disciple of music.
With over 33 years in the teaching profession, Dr Sagar is set to retire in two years, but he doesn’t view it as an end. “Mera utsah aur badh gaya hai,” he says. “I will establish a ‘Gurukul’ where the teachings will continue.”
Assistant Manager (Credit) / (IT)
Union Bank of India (UBI)
Human Resources Vertical,
Manpower Planning and Recruitment Division,
Central Office,
Mumbai
Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visiit: https://www.unionbankofindia.co.in/pdf/FINAL-NOTIFICATION-UBRP-2025-26.pdf
Last Date for submission of on-line application: 20/05/2025
UNION BANK RECRUITMENT PROJECT 2025-26 (SPECIALIST OFFICERS)
Invisible on the Footbridge: How Society Is Changing for people with disabilities By Praveen Kumar
Invisible on the Footbridge: How Society Is Changing for people with disabilities
By Praveen Kumar
There was a time when help came naturally — unasked, unforced, and full of human kindness. As a visually impaired person, I have travelled across cities with a quiet sense of confidence, trusting that someone, somewhere, would offer a helping hand when needed. But today, that landscape is changing — and not always for the better.
Wworkshop on the theme “Typing with an External Keyboard Using VoiceOver” for individuals with blindness.
St. Xavier’s College, XRCVC – Viviana Extension announces an online workshop on the theme “Typing with an External Keyboard Using VoiceOver” for individuals with blindness.
Typing on touchscreen devices like iPhones or iPads can be slow and challenging for individuals with blindness. Using an external keyboard with VoiceOver makes device usage much easier and faster.
Physical keys and shortcuts help reduce errors and improve navigation. An external keyboard is a simple yet powerful tool that promotes independence and better access to digital content.
Fun day at sea for visually impaired students
Fun day at sea for visually impaired students
The sound of crashing waves, the feel of cool seawater and the joy of floating in the sea became cherished firsts for 16 visually impaired students from the National Association for the Blind (NAB) during a special beach experience curated by Drishti Marine for students of the Association’s Goa branch.
Lost Vision as a Baby, Now Captains India: 27-YO Footballer’s Story Will Change How You See Disability
Lost Vision as a Baby, Now Captains India: 27-YO Footballer’s Story Will Change How You See Disability
After losing his vision in infancy, Vishnu Vaghela grew up in a small village in Gujarat and found purpose through sport. Today, at 27, he captains both India and Gujarat’s blind football teams, mentors young players the Blind People’s Association (BPA) in Ahmedabad, and continues to break barriers in the world of disability sport — on and off the field.
Ranga Rao Memorial School for Differently Abled Commences Admission for the Academic Year 2025-2026
Ranga Rao Memorial School for Differently Abled Commences Admission for the Academic Year 2025-2026
Mysuru (Karnataka) [India], April 25: Ranga Rao Memorial School for Differently Abled by the NR Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the NR Group, has commenced the admission procedure for this year. The school is inviting applications from Visually Impaired students Karnataka for admission in the 2025-26 academic session.
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Empowered by Support, Driven by Determination.
Empowered by Support, Driven by Determination.
Manish Kumar, 38, comes from a small town in Himachal Pradesh. Born visually impaired, he is the eldest of five siblings in a lower middle-class family. Due to limited awareness about education for blind children, his schooling was delayed. His parents tried their best to find treatment, but his vision could not be restored.
Disability rights group launch campaign to raise allowance for PwDs
Disability rights groups, organisations and associations that work with persons with disabilities (PwDs) across Tamil Nadu have launched the One Demand Campaign 2025 to increase the monthly disability allowance to ₹6,000.
Notification for Combined National Eligibility Test (NET), agricultural Research Service (ARS) subject matter specialist (SMS) (T-6) & Senior Technical Officer (STO) (T-6) Examinatin-2025
Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB)
Department of Agricultural Research and Education
Chayan Bhavan, Plot A 17-18, Pusa Campus,
New Delhi-110012
F.No. 1(1)/2025-Exam
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Last Date for submission of on-line application: 21.05.2025
One-Day Hybrid Training on Microsoft OneDrive with NVDA – 26th April 2025
A One-Day Hybrid Training Session on Microsoft OneDrive with NVDA, specially curated for individuals with visual impairments, is scheduled to be held by St. Xavier’s College, XRCVC – Viviana Extension.
About the Training:
Microsoft OneDrive is a versatile cloud-based tool widely used in workplaces, academic institutions, and personal environments. It enables efficient file management, secure data synchronization, and convenient access to documents from any location.
Junior Stenographer, Odisha Staff Selection Commission
Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC)
Unit-III,
Bhubaeswar-751009
Advertisement No. IIE-25/2025-1744/OSSC
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Last Date for submission of on-line application: 03.05.2025
1009 अफसरों में सबसे प्रेरणादायक कहानीः ब्रेल लिपि की मदद लिए बिना दृष्टि बाधित युवा दूसरे ही प्रयास में ऐसे बना IAS
Success Story of Visually Impaired Manu: सबसे बड़ी बात ये है कि मनु ने ना सिर्फ परीक्षा क्लीयर की है, जबकि वे टॉप 100 में जगह बनाने में सफल हो गए हैं। परिवार में जश्न का माहौल बना हुआ है।
UPSC glory for Jaipur’s Manu who lost eyesight in Class 9, found light in his mother
UPSC Success Story: Proper use of technology can prove beneficial in life. Jaipur’s 23-year-old visually impaired Manu Garg proved this by achieving 91st rank in the final UPSC result.
Jaipur: Technology, when used correctly, can prove to be invaluable in life. This was proven by 23-year-old visually impaired Manu Garg from Jaipur, who secured 91st rank in the UPSC final results. Manu Garg, a resident of Shastri Nagar, cleared the UPSC exam without knowing Braille. Manu says he doesn’t know Braille, but he used technology to clear the UPSC exam.
Assistant Professor (Shivaji College)
Shivaji College
University of Delhi
Advt. No: SH/Recruit./TS/2025
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Last Date for submission of on-line application: 26.04.2025
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From Setback to Comeback: Rising Through Adversity
Monu Gupta, a resident of Uttam Nagar, Delhi, comes from a humble middle-class background. Born in 1991 in Rewari, Haryana, he moved to Delhi in 1995 with his family after his father was transferred there.
Monu’s father initially established a thriving business in Delhi. However, as financial pressures increased and his father's health declined due to diabetes, Monu had to make a difficult choice—he left school after 8th grade to take responsibility for the family business.
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