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Annual fest “Utsav” on 19 February, 2020.

Zakir Husain Delhi College, Enabling Unit “Hum Honge Kamyab”
Cordially invites you to attend/participate in its annual fest
“Utsav” on 19 February, 2020.
Venue- ZHDC Auditorium
Time- 9 am

You are requested to send entries of interested students for the
following competitions.
Date:19.02.2020

1. Solo Singing : 10 am onwards
2. Solo Dance : 11 am onwards
3. Quiz         : 12 pm onwards
4. Braille Writing : 10 am
5 Poetries : 02 pm

Medical Physicist, Medical Laboratory Technologist, Assistant Warden (All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS)

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
Ansari Nagar,
New Delhi-110029
F.No. 7-1/2019-Estt-I(RCT)

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit :https://www.aiims.edu/images/pdf/recruitment/advertisement/rectt-10-2-20.pdf

The last date for online applications: 12.03.2020.

Executive Officer , Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
No. 9-1/2020-PSC (R-IV)
Advertisement No. 2 /2020
website www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc/WriteReadData/LINKS/Advertisement%20No%202202033b1bede-a397-419f-98a8-26b5e8684422.pdf

Health Department set to start eye collection centres in district hospitals

Move aimed at bridging the gap between demand and supply of corneas

To promote eye donation and bridge the huge gap between demand and supply of corneas, the Health Department is set to start eye collection centres in district hospitals soon.

Increasing the number of eye donations is crucial as corneal blindness can be treated only through transplantation from eye donations as there is no substitute for human tissue.

UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPSC), Civil Services Examination 2020

UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPSC),
EXAMINATION NOTICE NO. 05/2020-CSP
Website: www.upsc.gov.in

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit: https://upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notification-CSPE_2020_N_Engl.pdf

The online Applications can be filled up to 3rd March, 2020 till 6:00 PM

Low vision awareness month and Stargardts disease

February is low vision awareness month. I thought this was a good opportunity to talk about my eye condition, Stargardts disease, that is taking away my precious eyesight.

Bengaluru: Protesting blind students detained, released later

BENGALURU: About 40 visually impaired students protesting a two-year delay in distribution of free laptops by the government were detained on Tuesday morning and released in the evening. Police detained them for staging a protest without obtaining permission

Competitive Exam Preparation for Banking/PSU Exams for Visually Impaired

Below are the details of the Aptitude training for Visually impaired, that we are planning to start on 1st March 2020, along with the link for registration. Kindly go through it share it with all your network.

82 kids with special needs felicitated

Chandigarh, February 12

To honour the intellect of children with special needs, a state-level talent hunt prize distribution ceremony was held at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 10, here today.

The ceremony was organised by Samagra Shiksha, Education Department, Chandigarh.

Spurthi Vision Care Society’s Fair Play cricket: Game with an insight

Spurthi Vision Care Society’s Fair Play cricket offered a new hope for visually impaired players

E-textbooks for visually challenged kids by June

According to the order, the Department of Public Instructions constituted the committee to take steps on a PIL filed by the National Federation of the Blind (NFB).

Preventive Cyber Protection for Everyday Digital Life" on February 22nd-BGFI Delhi

Preventive Cyber Protection for Everyday Digital Life" on February 22nd-BGFI Delhi.

Workshop-To deliver on the moto of "prevention is better than cure", we at BGFI Delhi are organizing a workshop on "Preventive Cyber Protection for Everyday Digital Life" through the trainers from Ernst & Young India Private Limited or "EY"-a multi national professional services company globally.

The workshop is scheduled at National Association of the Blind, Delhi-a NGO which has done remarkably well to promote digital inclusion of persons with blindness.

WHY I CHOSE TO STUDY WITH THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

This is one of those posts I’ve been meaning to write for a while but it has only ever existed as a forgotten idea, nestled in the list of thoughts I have on my phone, until now that is. Young people especially are often asked about what we’re doing with our lives and when I disclose my chosen path in response to the famous question, my answer is often met with replies such as ‘Ah interesting. ‘Cool.’ ‘That’s different.’ And I know that the reoccurring question will probably follow – ’So, why did you choose to study with The Open University?’

Hyderabad Mint to release visually impaired-friendly Rs. 20 coins soon

India Government Mint, Hyderabad (IGMH), is currently minting 2019 series visually challenged-friendly coins and will soon release Rs. 20 coins.

In a statement on Sunday, Jyoti Prakash Dash, chief general manager of IGMH said the mint rededicates itself on the foundation day to serve the nation with a wide range of products and services. He said since 2000, India stopped importing the coins from 10 foreign countries, including the UK and South Korea and, “now IGMH is in a position to export coins with latest security features.”

third City to have a transit system that has partnered with the app ‘Aira.’ Inbox x

The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has announced a new pilot program that visually-impaired riders say has potential to change lives.

On Wednesday, MCTS announced that Milwaukee will become the third city in the nation, behind New York and Boston, to have a transit system that has partnered with the app ‘Aira.’

The app connects users with professionals using their smartphone cameras, allowing those professionals to provide real-time assistance to blind and visually-impaired riders.

Now, ‘Divya Nayan’ to be developed by Central Electronics Ltd

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, February 10

The Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO) today transferred the technology for the manufacture of ‘Divya Nayan’ a personal reader for the visually impaired, to the Central Electronics Limited (CEL), a government enterprise under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, for commercial production and marketing.

Visually-challenged filmmaker Benoy K Behl on how yoga helped him cope

A new lease of life: Post his new documentary on yoga, visually-challenged filmmaker Benoy K Behl on how the practice helped him cope with his reality

Five years ago, filmmaker Benoy K Behl almost went blind. “It happened quite suddenly in the winter of 2015 when I was at home (in Delhi). By the time the swelling in my eyes had subsided, the damage to my optic nerve was already done,” says Behl.

QR codes and postal ballots: Voting made easy and inclusive

New Delhi: From postal ballots to QR code-enabled voter slips, the polling for the Delhi assembly elections Saturday had many firsts to its credit.

Delhi became the first state to experiment with postal ballots, so that voting more convenient for those with severe disabilities or above the age of 80 years.

Ameerullah Siddiqui, a voter from Okhla constituency, who has an orthopaedic impairment, said the ballot paper was sent to him about seven days in advance by the returning officer. He cast his vote and sent it back the same day.

First time in Nagaland, Blind Football demo/training camp on Feb 15 & 16

DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 10 (MExN): For the first time in Nagaland, a Blind Football Demo/Training Camp will be conducted at the Don Bosco Higher Secondary School Ground, Riverbelt Colony, Dimapur on February 15 and 16.

The Nagaland State Disability Forum (NSDF) and Prodigals' Home (PH), Dimapur are the organizing partners in collaboration with the Indian Blind Football Federation (IBFF), informed a press release from the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Diethono Nakhro.

Technology Service Analyst

I-STEM, technology teams are responsible for the Bank’s End User Technology Support and the deployment for the Bank’s captive operations and various branches. He /She will be managing the day-to-day operations of the local service desk and branch support for the region.
This role is part of the Local Services of End User Production and suited to individuals looking to combine their brilliant people and customer service skills with their enthusiasm for technology Position Specific Responsibilities and Accountabilities