|
NOA set to launch free eye care |
The Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) said it has concluded plans to launch a free eye service care programme for children code-named ‘My sight, my right’.
With over 285 million people visually... |
General, Medical |
29/Jun/2018 |
|
Can a person with low vision become doctor: Supreme Court to examine |
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine whether a person suffering from disability of 'low vision', in which eyesight cannot be corrected or improved, can be allowed to pursue MBBS... |
General, Education and Employment |
29/Jun/2018 |
|
magic shows are not limited to sighted people anymore |
Magic in the Dark
20 June 2018
Don’t be fooled by the grey winter weather. Magic is everywhere in Melbourne in July – even in the dark.
For the first time, members of the blindness and low vision... |
Accessibility |
28/Jun/2018 |
|
Blind solo traveler is out to change perceptions about disability |
The road less travelled: Partially blind expat on trek of a lifetime
Dr Thornton, who suffers from macular degeneration, is on a solo 400km trek through the wilderness of Estonia to create awareness... |
Adventure and Sports |
28/Jun/2018 |
|
Blind students of class 9 and 10 in Odisha to get free Braille textbooks! |
Measure to be adopted in schools from 2018-19 academic session
From the current academic session, all visually impaired students of Class IX and X in Odisha will be provided free Braille textbooks.... |
Education and Employment |
28/Jun/2018 |
|
Helping visually impaired see this beautiful world |
Kotrabasappa family of Kaddirampur signs consent letters to donate eyes
Four generations of K. Kotrabasappa’s family, comprising 28 members, in Kaddirampur village, adjacent to the world famous Hampi... |
General |
28/Jun/2018 |
|
Blind teen's admission stuck over Rs 40 at DU |
Ved Prakash
Getting into Delhi University is indeed a tough deal. 18-year-old Ved Prakash is testimony to the struggle. For the past five days, after he made it to the first cut-off list at Satyawati... |
General |
27/Jun/2018 |
|
Guidebooks in Braille will help visually impaired people in Rajasthan to exercise their voting rights |
The Election Commission is going all out to make voting inclusive in the upcoming assembly elections in Rajasthan! At the office of the state election commission, officials are giving the final... |
General |
27/Jun/2018 |
|
Visually impaired powerlifter from Burin enters first weightlifting competition |
After three months of training Kelly Picco can deadlift 155 pounds. - Submitted
Kelly Picco inspired by a visionary trainer
BURIN, N.L. — It’s a gift to discover a passion for a new activity.
Just... |
Achievements |
27/Jun/2018 |
|
These blind massage therapists can heal your knots with their touch |
As Lata Sadashiv gently strokes the base of your neck, the phrase ‘healing touch’ starts to make perfect sense.
A blind massage therapist at Sparsh Foot Spa in Mumbai, her fingers seem to know... |
Accessibility |
27/Jun/2018 |
Facebook comments