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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

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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.

Vacancies for visually impaired at Delhi

Wed, 11/14/2018 - 11:08 -- geeta.nair

Vacancies for visually impaired at Delhi ( only for person residing at Delhi). So, kindly advertise following content on your website :-

Company Name -  AWAKESOUL PHARMACEUTICAL PVT. LTD.

JOB PROFILE - To represent organisation and meet customers like Doctors and Pharmacist at chemist shop, hospitals/nursing homes in assigned territory . He has to communicate with customers and promote organisation's mission, vision, concept of social cause and its medicines brand.  

Eligibility Criteria for required candidates- 

Senior citizens and the blind celebrate World Elderly Day.

Wed, 11/14/2018 - 10:40 -- geeta.nair

MORE than 150 visually impaired and senior citizens celebrated World Elderly Day at the Malaysian Association for the Blind.

“Although the actual date is Oct 1, we were not able to hold it then and moved it to November instead,” said Society of the Blind Malaysia (SBM) Kuala Lumpur/Selangor chairman Rosnah Ahmad.

“We wanted to use this opportunity for the elderly and those with disabilities to come together,” she said.

The event was organised by the Society of the Blind Malaysia (SBM) Kuala Lumpur/Selangor and Social Welfare Department Malaysia (JKM).

City’s first inclusive park for kids nears completion, to open soon

Wed, 11/14/2018 - 10:30 -- geeta.nair

CHENNAI: Just behind the Amma Anuvagam on Santhome High Road, an inclusive park stands just beside the State Resource Centre for Inclusive Education. Now under construction, the park is a joint initiative by the Greater Chennai Corporation, the Bengaluru-based trust Kilikili, the Disability Rights Organisation, the Smart Cities Mission and architect Kavitha Selvaraj, to create an inclusive space for children with and without disability.

Senior Accountant, Senior Superintendent (HR), Junior Superintendent (Official Language) and Marketing Assistant

Tue, 11/13/2018 - 13:06 -- geeta.nair

GAIL (INDIA) LIMITED
 (A Govt. of India Undertaking - a Maharatna Company)
16, Bhikaji Cama Place,
R.K.Puram,
New Delhi-110066
Phone: 011-26172580/26182955 
Email – career@gail.co.in
ADVT. No: GAIL/OPEN/SRD/NE/03/2018

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