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GNDU to re-advertise posts for disabled candidates

Mon, 07/09/2018 - 11:22 -- geeta.nair

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, July 2

The Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) has decided to re-advertise the post of Punjabi assistant professor in the differently-abled category. The university will also call candidates with disability for all the subjects, once the current recruitments process ends.

 

The decision of the university comes in the wake of the recruitment row as a handicapped candidate appeared in the interview to fill the posts of permanent assistant professor along with others.

RBS India sets up disability inclusion forum

Mon, 07/09/2018 - 11:16 -- koshy.mathew@ey...

RBS India, the innovation & operation hub of The Royal Bank of Scotland, has set up an industry forum titled ‘Disability Smart’, to mainstream the disability inclusion agenda in organizations.

The forum came together to discuss how organizations and persons with disabilities, can work together to create an environment, that engages, enables and empowers persons with disabilities, and establish a truly inclusive culture in companies.

Lower Division Clerk

Fri, 07/06/2018 - 12:54 -- geeta.nair

Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth, 
(National Academy of Ayurveda)
(Under Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India)
Dhanwantari Bhawan, Road No. 66
Punjabi Bagh (West),
New Delhi-110026
Phone No. 011-25229753, 25228548 
Email: ravidyapeethdelhi&mail.com
Website: www.ravdelhi.nic.in

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit www.ravdelhi.nic.in or refer to the Emloyment News dated 30th June 2018, page no. 27

New policy for students with special needs in education, exams.

Fri, 07/06/2018 - 11:31 -- koshy.mathew@ey...

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), along with 28 other education and state boards are all set to bring in new policies for making academics and exams easier for children with special needs.

More than 50 school principals, disabled children and their parents, NGO representatives, activists and special educators participated in a session that was held on Wednesday at New Delhi. They discussed about curriculum adaptations, pedagogies and physical environment needed for children with special needs.

Blind and vision impaired scale 10m wall on Northbridge

Fri, 07/06/2018 - 10:59 -- geeta.nair

KYLIE Forth loves a challenge.

The 32-year-old Crawley resident lost both her eyes before she was three years old to a form of cancer called Retinoblastoma then her right leg at nine when the cancer returned.

Ms Forth never let it get in her way; she started sailing in 2004 and this week scaled a 10m wall for the first time in five years.

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.

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