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New Madiba statue allows the blind to 'see

Wed, 11/21/2018 - 11:23 -- geeta.nair

A new statue at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton is aimed at making the "impossible possible" by letting visually impaired people "see" the late statesman.

Exxaro mining, Rotarians of Rotary District 9400, the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the South African National Council for the Blind and Stanlib partnered to create the 1m  replica of the Mandela statue that will be unveiled by the struggle icon's widow Graça Machel in Sandton on Friday afternoon.

Exxaro CEO Mxolisi Mgojo said they wanted to make the "impossible possible".
 

Now, smart classrooms for the visually challenged

Wed, 11/21/2018 - 11:08 -- geeta.nair

Now, smart classrooms for the visually challenged.

Keltron sets up classrooms at ₹2.25 lakh each at Government School for the Visually Impaired

Two smart classrooms set up at the Government School for the Visually Impaired at Vazhuthacaud here have raised the hopes of improving standards at the school and transforming it into a centre of excellence.

520 take part in sports, games for differently-abled

Wed, 11/21/2018 - 10:52 -- geeta.nair

Madurai: As many as 520 differently-abled people, including 145 girls and women, took part in the district level athletics and games held at MGR Race Course Stadium in Madurai.

The sports development authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) in coordination with the differently abled welfare department organised the event aimed at giving mental and physical motivation to differently abled people. 

Assistant Professor

Tue, 11/20/2018 - 12:38 -- geeta.nair

Dr.Y.S.R. HORTICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
ADMNISTRATIVE OFFICE, P.O.BOX.NO.7,
VENKATARAMANNAGUDEM – 534 101 W.G.Dt. A.P.
Advt.No.2/RC/Ser(T)/ 2018

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete
details visit www.drysrhu.edu.in

Last date of receipt of applications: 17.12.2018

Applications are invited in the prescribed form for the posts of Assistant Professor.

Post: Assistant Professor
Department: 1. 

Capital hosts first inter-state cricket contest for blind women

Tue, 11/20/2018 - 10:46 -- geeta.nair

Under the November sun, 27 young women participated in what the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) calls the country’s first inter-state women’s blind cricket tournament. As the temperature rose through the day, so did the competition, with cheers on both sides getting louder.

Were PWDs not involved in design of poll facilities?

Tue, 11/20/2018 - 10:26 -- geeta.nair

HYDERABAD: Lot of efforts are being taken to make polling booths accessible to persons with disabilities, but are they bearing fruit? In a video that has emerged from Siddipet, a person with locomotive disability is seen describing how ramps laid out at polling booths in Koheda village are not easy to use. 

Differently abled wait for benefits 2 years after Centre passes Act

Mon, 11/19/2018 - 11:04 -- geeta.nair

BENGALURU: Two years after the Parliament passed the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill-2016 and enacted it as a law, Karnataka is yet to implement the Act. Among the benefits to be extended to the differently-abled persons, in accordance with the Act, are issuing of smart cards, giving two-wheelers specially designed for those with locomotor disability, and talking laptops for the blind.

Disability panel head fights to reach office daily

Mon, 11/19/2018 - 10:30 -- geeta.nair

NEW DELHI:  While the Delhi administration is trying to make all government buildings disabled-friendly over the next few years, the person behind the change in attitude, State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities T D Dhariyal faces a daily battle to access his office. Situated in the busy and congested Mata Sundari Road atDaryaganj in Old Delhi, the office of the commissioner for persons with disabilities has an uneven, narrow entrance through a lane crowded with street vendors and vehicles, sometimes even trucks which block all access. 

Meet Alexandria’s 9-year-old braille champion

Fri, 11/16/2018 - 12:18 -- geeta.nair

Noa Hottin’s life is far from ordinary. Hottin, at 9 years old, has already lived in three countries and speaks four languages – he’s also been blind since birth and spent a period of time selectively mute.

As such, he’s faced challenges that many of his fourth grade peers have never even had to think about. Despite his unusual set of circumstances, he has continued to tackle challenges and to thrive while doing so.

IFFI 2018: Special screening of Sholay and Hichki for the visually impaired

Fri, 11/16/2018 - 10:35 -- geeta.nair

Goa: The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is all set to roll out the red carpet to host the film fraternity in Goa. While cine-goers delight in watching films, the festival also ensures inclusivity and accessibility is maintained so as to spread the joy of cinema through all sections of the society.

Since 2016, the programming package has included a special curated section for the differently-abled. This year the festival brings two Hindi favourites – Sholay and Hichki, for the benefit of the visually impaired children.

Medical Social Worker and Health Educator

Thu, 11/15/2018 - 15:08 -- geeta.nair

North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health &
Medical Sciences Mawdiangdiang,
Shillong-793019
Advertisement No. NEIGR-E.III/8/2015/Pt.II

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit http://neigrihms.gov.in  or refer to the
Employment News dated 10th November 2018, page no.16

Last date of receipt of applications: 09.12.2018

Special Recruitment drive for filling up of vacancies for the Persons with Disability (PwDs)

Accounts Apprentices, National Insurance Company Ltd. (NICL)

Thu, 11/15/2018 - 12:08 -- geeta.nair

National Insurance Company Ltd (NICL)

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit https://nmk.co.in/s/wp-
content/uploads/sites/2/2018/11/NICL_150-Accounts_Apprentices.pdf

Last Date for Online Registration 27th November, 2018

National Insurance Company Ltd. invites applications for recruitment of 150 (One Hundred Fifty) Accounts Apprentices from open market. 

Prez to honour visually impaired teacher

Thu, 11/15/2018 - 10:37 -- geeta.nair

Tribune News Service

Patiala, November 14

An assistant professor of Punjabi University, Dr Kiran Kumari, will get the Role of Model award from President Ram Nath Kovind on the International Day of Disabled Persons on December 3 in Delhi.

At present, she is associated with the Department of Social Sciences. Despite being blind, she has been performing her duties with full of dedication. One of her students has already completed PhD under her guidance. 

Five other students are enrolled under for PhD while 7 are pursuing MPhil.

BGFI's Experiential Learning Session To Bhaucha Dhakka

BGFI is delighted to host the first ever accessible tour to Dockyard in Mumbai on Saturday,  24th November 2018 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
Venue: Bhaucha Dhakka, Office NO. 3,  Mazgaon, Dockyard Road, Dockyard, Mumbai – 400010. Walkable from Dockyard Road railway station.
 About Bhaucha Dhakka:
Bhaucha Dhakka, also called as Ferry Wharf is a wharf along the  Thane Creek, along the coast of Dockyard road on the eastern seafront of Mumbai. It was built by Lakshman Hari Chandarjee Ajinkya(1789-1858).

RevvUp- BIR Billing Paragliding Trip for persons with disabilities

RevvUp- BIR Billing Paragliding Trip for persons with disabilities

Observing this, we at BillionAbles felt that something must be done and started planning for an event which involves activities presumed to be impossible for persons with disabilities and finally zeroed on *'Revv Up- BIR-Billing Paragliding*, an all-inclusive adventure trip specially planned for persons with disabilities.

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