Current Style: Standard

Current Size: 100%

What’s New

PGT, TGT - Arunachl Pradesh PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION ITANAGAR

Thu, 07/05/2018 - 14:40 -- geeta.nair

ARUNACHAL PRADESII
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION ITANAGAR, 
NO.PSC-R(B)/03/2018

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit www.appsc.gov.in/Advt-PGT-TGT-2018.pdf

The online applications shall be accepted up to 09,07.2018 till 4 pM after which the link will be disabled.

Online applications are invited in prescribed form from the citizens of India for filling up of 127 posts ofPost Graduate Teacher PGT Group ,B, Gazetted and 540 posts of Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) 

Talking Bill' service for blind people in United Arab Emirates

Thu, 07/05/2018 - 12:35 -- geeta.nair

Visually impaired to get their telephone bills for free in UAE.

Etisalat on Sunday announced the launch of a 'Talking Bill' service that enables visually impaired customers to access bill summary details of their account free of charge.

Customers can subscribe to the service at no extra cost by dialing 101 or visiting any of Etisalat's retail stores. Upon successful activation, customers will get an automated call from Etisalat to explain the summary bill details of their account in English or Arabic from next month onwards.

A blindfold run for a cause

Thu, 07/05/2018 - 12:32 -- geeta.nair

It is common to spot joggers and cyclists at the Besant Nagar beach, but  Sunday, visitors to the beach witnesses something unusual a bunch of blindfolded people, holding the hands of their walkathon partners who were guiding them along on their walk. 

Read more at:https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/chennai/a-blindfold-run-for-a-cause/articleshow/64815479.cms
 

accessibility

Thu, 07/05/2018 - 12:24 -- geeta.nair

The law has to be implemented," said the judges. Advocate Abha Singh said the Development Control Regulations and other laws (see box) make it mandatory for public and commercial buildings to be disabled-friendly. The disabilities Act, in fact, empowers civic authorities to deny completion certificates to establishments if they fail to provide such facilities.

"Establishments in Mumbai have been issued completion certificates and are allowed to function despite not having ramps or accessible bathrooms," she said.

BrailleMe, the most affordable refreshable Braille display

Thu, 07/05/2018 - 12:18 -- geeta.nair

Today I am writing this mail to this list to share a fantastic news with all the members. I am going to tell you about BrailleMe, which is currently the most affordable, portable and compact refreshable Braille display available in India. It is the brainchild of Innovision, the company founded by Shyam Shah and Surabhi Srivastava, alumni of IIT Bombay.

Election Commission to issue braille voter ID cards to visually challenged voters

Thu, 07/05/2018 - 11:54 -- geeta.nair

The Election Commission said it will soon issue braille voter identity cards to visually-challenged electors across the country. Chief Election Commissioner O P Rawat said the commission has decided to establish auxiliary polling stations during elections for the people with disabilities.

Singer Armaan Malik feels touched to perform for blind kids

Thu, 07/05/2018 - 11:24 -- koshy.mathew@ey...

Bollywood singer-composer Armaan Malik, who performed live for visually challenged students at an event here, says music is meant to be felt by all senses. The concert at the "Happy Home and School For the Blind" on Tuesday, was based on the theme "Kaano Se Dekho Aur Dilo Se Suno", and marked the celebration of Radio City's 17th anniversary.

The concert witnessed 200 visually impaired children grooving to Armaan's tunes, followed by a performance by the children at school.

Bengaluru students innovate search-n-rescue robot, smart stick for visually challenged

Thu, 07/05/2018 - 11:13 -- koshy.mathew@ey...

BENGALURU: The students of Sapthagiri College of Engineering have developed a Hexapod (six-legged robot), a spider-shaped robot — which can be used in search and rescue operations — and also as a Blindman’s Smart Stick for easy navigation for the blind.

EC launches Braille-enabled Voter IDs

Thu, 07/05/2018 - 11:03 -- koshy.mathew@ey...

The Election Commission on Wednesday launched voter identity cards with Braille label to ensure greater participation of persons with visual impairment in the electoral process.

The Commission also unveiled a strategic framework on “Accessible Elections” on conclusion of a two-day national level consultation with representatives of the Central government, political parties, NGOs and experts on disabilities.

special Matrimonial extravaganza

Radio Udaan & Mitra Jyothi invite you to a special Matrimonial extravaganza at our next Fusion meet on22nd september 2018 at Bangalore!

A Face to Face Social Networking and meeting opportunity for those of you who wish to find your life partner!

People with and without disabilities are invited to join!
However this time, you need to register on the given link with your profiles uploaded along with

Blind students felicitated for many achievements at Mumbai association

Wed, 07/04/2018 - 11:46 -- koshy.mathew@ey...

Aryan Joshi

 Aryan Joshi Aryan Joshi from Dombivli secured 86.60% in SSC examinations

Amidst cheer and celebration, 40 blind students were felicitated. Parents and friends clapped for them and were in tears when 40 successful students were felicitated at National Association for the Blind (NAB), Worli.

Joy of science: Premier NIAS trains students

Wed, 07/04/2018 - 10:57 -- geeta.nair

BENGALURU: How can technology in the conventional white stick, used by the visually-challenged, help them cross the road more safely? Can agar-agar, a food thickening agent, substitute gelatin as capsule cover? Can a noise pollution measuring device be made at home? These are just a few of the solutions 11-13 year old children from different schools in the city worked on at a recent workshop held at the Advanced Learning Centres (ALCs) set up by National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS).

Brazil fan who is deaf, blind follows World Cup with help

Wed, 07/04/2018 - 10:34 -- geeta.nair

SPOTLIGHT

Like fans all over soccer-mad Brazil, Carlos Junior followed every move the national team made on the field Monday in its 2-0 victory over Mexico.

But Junior did not watch or listen to the game the way most Brazilians did. Instead, the 31-year-old massage therapist who is deaf and blind experienced the match with the help of interpreters using touch communication and a model soccer field to recount the passes, goals and fouls of the national team.

Apprentices

Tue, 07/03/2018 - 15:11 -- geeta.nair

CENTRAL RAILWAY
RAILWAY RECRUITMENT CELL,
Chief Project Manager (Conv)’s
Office Building, Wadibunder,
P. D’Mello Road,
Mumbai - 400 010

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit https://www.rrccr.com/Upload/Act_Appt_2018_19.pdf

LAST DATE FORRECEIPT oF APPLICATION: 25/07/2018

Engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961, over Central Railway.

'Talking Bill' service for blind people in United Arab Emirates

Tue, 07/03/2018 - 11:28 -- koshy.mathew@ey...

Customers can subscribe to the service at no extra cost.

Etisalat on Sunday announced the launch of a 'Talking Bill' service that enables visually impaired customers to access bill summary details of their account free of charge.

Customers can subscribe to the service at no extra cost by dialing 101 or visiting any of Etisalat's retail stores. Upon successful activation, customers will get an automated call from Etisalat to explain the summary bill details of their account in English or Arabic from next month onwards.

Advanced Computer Training Center (ACTC)

Mon, 07/02/2018 - 14:54 -- geeta.nair

Announces 20th batch of ACTC at Mitra Jyothi, Bangalore

The 20th batch of Advanced Computer Training Center (ACTC) for visually impaired is scheduled in the 2nd week of Aug 2018 at Mitra Jyothi,Bangalore.

The tentative date for the commencement is 6th of August 2018.

The details are as below. Request you to send us the resumes of
interested candidates by 20th July 2018 to ramyashree.ramaprasad@tcs.com, ramyashree.ramaprasad@tcs.com

Pages

Facebook comments

Subscribe to What’s New