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Through this IIT-Delhi alumnus’ innovation, visually-impaired can see pictures and diagrams

Wed, 01/16/2019 - 10:37 -- geeta.nair

The device developed by a national award-winning female scientist, Ankita Gulati, faced challenges in convincing the visually-impaired and also fellow industry-players as she was often the only woman in the events, conferences etc.

The experience of competing in the Deccan Cliffhanger Challenge

Tue, 01/15/2019 - 14:39 -- geeta.nair

Our Guest Columnist, Sagar Baheti talks about his experience of completing the Deccan Cliffhanger Challenge.

 

“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience” – Eleanor Roosevelt.

This inspiring line from the former first lady of the United States certainly comes to mind every time I think of the ‘Adventures Beyond Barriers Foundation (ABBF)’.

Examine foreign currencies to make rupee notes blind-friendly, HC tells RBI

Tue, 01/15/2019 - 10:32 -- geeta.nair

The Bombay high court (HC) on Monday directed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to examine currencies of “advanced countries” like the US Dollar, British Pound and Euro to develop features that would make notes user-friendly for those who are visually-impaired and blind. The RBI has been asked to submit its report to the court in two weeks.

Nepal’s only library for visually impaired has no visitors

Mon, 01/14/2019 - 13:04 -- geeta.nair

KATHMANDU (The Kathmandu Post/ANN) – The floor of the National Braille Library for the Blind is filled with books. Big, thick volumes of books in Braille are littered all over while steel racks are carelessly stacked with more.

“These all are donated books. Different international organisations donate books to us almost every alternate month,” said librarian Ambika Shrestha.

Arushi organises 13th Car Rally for the Blind

Mon, 01/14/2019 - 11:04 -- geeta.nair

Arushi organised ‘The 13th Car Rally for the Blind’ here on Sunday. Dilip Suryawanshi, MD Dilip Buildcon and Sarit Kumar Choudhary from IGRMS were present as the Chief Guest and flagged off the first vehicle which was driven by Aruneshwar Singhdeo and navigator Kamal Bhamore and started the rally from DB Mall, MP Nagar, Bhopal.

Many other guests, volunteers of Arushi and staff were also present. The Rally was supported by Amway, Directorate of Sports and Youth Welfare, LIC, IGRMS, MP Tourism, Indian Oil Corporation and Aquarius.

Lack of books for visually impaired at Book Fair disappoints many

Mon, 01/14/2019 - 10:54 -- geeta.nair

Walking around the theme pavilion at the New Delhi World Book Fair, one can spot a range of aides for the visually impaired — Braille geometry sets, chess boards, a set of playing cards, but oddly enough, not many books. 

The visible shortage of literature for people with  disability at the fair themed, “Books for Readers with

Special Needs”, can be attributed to the dearth of publishers working in the sector, said one of the officials from National Book Trust (NBT).

Delhi HC allows DMRC to induct new disabled-friendly buses

Mon, 01/14/2019 - 10:18 -- geeta.nair

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday allowed the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to procure semi-low floor mini buses for last-mile connectivity provided they are equipped with hydraulic lifts to make them accessible to the differently abled.

A bench of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice V Kameswar Rao gave the order came while hearing an application filed by the DMRC in a pending petition filed by activist Nipun Malhotra who had challenged the induction of semi-low floor buses for public transport on the ground that they were not disabled-friendly.

Senior Scale Stenographer, Computer Operator, Clerk (Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)

Fri, 01/11/2019 - 15:04 -- geeta.nair

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
Advertisement No. 1/ 2019

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc/file.axd?
file=2019%2f1%2fAdvertisement+No.+1----2019(Various+Posts).pdf

closing date for submission of online recruitment applications (ORA) i.e. 23rd January, 2019.

Board to label answer sheets of students with special needs | Mumbai News - Times of India

Thu, 01/10/2019 - 11:14 -- geeta.nair

MUMBAI: From this year, the state board will tag answer sheets of students with special needs to ensure they do not miss out on concessions provided in various subjects. 

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/board-to-label-answer-sheets-of-students-with-special-needs/articleshow/67429054.cms

 

training for Visually Impaired on Software Development Skills - Java, SQL.

Thu, 01/10/2019 - 11:03 -- geeta.nair

WinVinaya Foundation is starting a training for Visually Impaired on
Software Development Skills - Java, SQL.

Training will be conducted in WinVinaya Foundation Bangalore campus.
It will start on Jan 20th, Thursday and will go for 3 months.

Visually Impaired candidates who have completed any graduation and have good knowledge of using Screen Readers - JAWS or NVDA can apply.

While the training will be done free of charge, the candidates have to make their own arrangements for accommodation and food.

TCS maitree has announced a batch for advanced technical training course for visually impaired candidates. With the collaboration of National Association for the blind Mumbai. Tata Consultancy Services invites the applications for advanced technical train

Thu, 01/10/2019 - 10:55 -- geeta.nair

TCS maitree has announced a batch for advanced technical training course for visually impaired candidates.
With the collaboration of National Association for the blind Mumbai.
Tata Consultancy Services invites the applications for advanced technical training course. Which is tentatively committed on 4th of February.
Course content.
1.  IT infrastructure, and, Service Management.
2.  Building confidence for business processing outsource.
3.  Soft skills.
What are the eligible criteria?
Eligible criterias are as follows.

Eye-opener from visually impaired student shows there’s a lot in a name

Thu, 01/10/2019 - 10:39 -- geeta.nair

LUCKNOW: Acknowledging the request of a visually challenged   student to change names of two city locations that he said  were derogatory towards the disabled, mayor Sanyukta Bhatia  announced on Tuesday that she would take measures to do so.  The new names would reflect famous personalities who  ontributed to society, she said. 

Future looks bright for blind football

Thu, 01/10/2019 - 10:32 -- geeta.nair

KOCHI: For a long time, the Indian Blind Football Federation (IBFF) has been on a mission to create a sustainable environment for the growth of blind football in India. Fighting odds, it organised national-level tournaments and exposure trips for the blind national team, only to be pulled back by the lack of support from the All India Football Federation (AIFF). But, not anymore. With an intensive three-day coaching session by national goalkeeping coach Rogerio Ramos, AIFF began its engagement with the blind football fraternity in India.

NuEyes and Pico Interactive Launches a Virtual Reality Device for the Visually Impaired

Wed, 01/09/2019 - 11:35 -- geeta.nair

NuEyes, a pioneer in the field of low-vision technology, and Pico Interactive, maker of innovative VR solutions, announced the launch of an all-in-one virtual reality device that can re-open the wearer’s eyes to a world they believed forever lost due to failing sight.

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