Mangaluru: Bagging the first rank in BA (HRD) from Mangalore University was an extraordinary achievement for Adhish Uchil, a visually impaired student. The announcement of Adhish’s name during the 42nd Convocation of Mangalore University to receive the first rank from governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot was indeed a moment of joy for his parents.
Pune: Visually challenged girls of NFBM Jagriti School for Blind Girls in Alandi Devachi have this year too secured a 100% result in Std X SSC board exams.
A total of 12 students appeared for the board exam from the school.
Anjali Thakur, a 17-year-old from Nawada in Bihar, topped with 78.2%.
She said a combination of learning from Braille textbooks audio, videos and online classes helped her score well.
SHILLONG, May 26: In a first-of-its-kind initiative conceived to cater particularly to the visually impaired, the NIT Meghalaya has started a computer training centre located at its temporary campus in Bijni Complex, Laitumkhrah.
The institute has taken this initiative with the objective of enhancing the livelihood of the visually impaired individuals. As per official figures, there are around 2,300 visually impaired people in the state.
Bhubaneshwar Bhubaneshwar, May 16 (360info) Designing museums for people with disabilities is a critical step towards democratising the arts and challenging power relations within museums.
When Akhileshwari*, a person with visual impairment, visited a museum in Bangalore with her visually impaired friends, the authorities told them, "this museum is not accessible for people like you".
Two years ago, a student with 100% visual impairment came to Pune from Nanded with hopes of pursuing Psychology and becoming a music therapist. With her, her brother and mother also shifted to support her in the new city. However, the 20-year-old is now studying Political Science at one of the top SPPU-affiliated colleges instead.
Panaji: What this 15-year-old accomplished is no mean feat for someone who is 100% visually impaired. Saish Gauthankar not only took the Goa Board’s Class X examination without depending on a scribe to write out his answers or him, but attained a score of 80%, reports Lisa Monteiro.
This makes Gauthankar the first student in the state to clear the Goa Board’s Class X examination using a computer and not opting for the traditional use of a scribe.
Disney Star and India Signing Hands (ISH) announce Indian Sign Language (ISL) feed for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup starting June 2. Available for 10 matches, including India’s, semis, and finals. ISL feed and audio descriptive feed on Disney+ Hotstar and Star Sports Network. First time ICC Men’s T20 World Cup features sign language and descriptive commentary, enhancing accessibility for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and visually impaired users. Disney+ Hotstar first to offer ISL for LIVE cricket.
Star announces sign language commentary for India matches at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
The upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, in June, is going to feel different. For the first time in the history of the cricket World Cups – both 50-over and 20-over versions – the deaf and visually impaired people of country will be able to experience their favourite sport better than ever as the broadcasters – Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar – have added features to interpret live commentary for those who can’t hear or see.
Vanshika (15) who was born with a visual impairment scored 96% in the CBSE Class 10 results that were declared on Monday. A student of the Institute for the Blind, Sector 26, Chandigarh, Vanshika says she wants to crack the UPSC Civil Service Examination and become an IAS officer.
She aspires to work towards the empowerment of visually impaired students and make a friendly environment for them. (Handout)
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