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IIT-Delhi, Indiana University collaborate to help visually impaired

Mon, 02/12/2018 - 11:20 -- geeta.nair

New Delhi: A three-year collaborative research by IIT-Delhi and Indiana University in the US has led the team to new technologies and cognitive strategies that could improve the lives of the blind and visually impaired (BVI).

The collaboration has resulted in research for the development of a novel new design approach to tactile graphics. "Tactile graphics" -- sometimes called as raised line drawings -- are two-dimensional images composed of linear and textured design elements raised very slightly above a flat surrounding surface. 

Sporsho: Braille publication house sets up stall at Ekushey Book Fair

Thu, 02/08/2018 - 11:01 -- geeta.nair

With the assistance of visually impaired braille readers, Sporsho is helping visually impaired visitors navigate through their stall in an easier manner.

Sporsho, a braille book publication centre, has set up their stall at the book fair premises with the aim of satiating the book cravings of visually impaired people.

The distinguished publication house promotes itself with the slogan: “People are blind not because they are unable to see with their eyes, but because they do not have the knowledge to visualize life from within.”

How one blind man's love for colour helped start a successful business

Wed, 02/07/2018 - 10:33 -- geeta.nair

KUALA LUMPUR: Have you ever wondered what a colourful work of art looks like to a visually impaired person?

 

For blind craftsman Omar Ali, his disability is a constant reminder that life is beautiful in spite of a person’s hardships and struggles.

 

Even though he doesn’t see them, the spectrum of colours has changed his life for the better.

 

Omar, 52, raises a family of seven by making colourful rattan tudung saji, or food covers, at his home in Ulu Melaka, Langkawi.

 

the world’s largest online accessible library is glad to offer free membership to all print disabled individuals in India

Tue, 02/06/2018 - 15:50 -- geeta.nair

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MLAVI Denounces ‘Differently Abled’ Tag

Tue, 02/06/2018 - 11:14 -- geeta.nair

SHILLONG : The Meghalaya Liberation Association of Visually Impaired (MLAVI) raised concern on the attitude of the society towards persons with disabilities (PWDs) who often call them differently abled.

Speaking to reporters, president of the association, Elkin Rynniaw said, “The society often looks down upon us by calling us blind, deaf which affects us psychologically. According to us, to call us differently abled is disrespectful to us.”

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