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Device to help the blind move around, one step at a time

Wed, 05/16/2018 - 10:50 -- geeta.nair

BENGALURU: Students from the Electronics and Communication Engineering Department of Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE) in Mysuru have developed a self-powered navigation system to aid the visually-impaired by generating the embedding transducers in their shoes.

Students A Anusha, S Ashwini, CB Divya and MH Kalpana, under the guidance of Shivaprasad N, assistant professor, Department of E and C, have developed the device. They have worked hard for six months to improve the quality of the gadget.
 

For the visually impaired, foot overbridge means a little more freedom

Wed, 05/16/2018 - 10:36 -- geeta.nair

Komal (23) goes through an ordeal every day, changing two buses and an auto to get to her office near Lodhi Road from her residence in Burari. The two-hour commute brings her to the toughest part of her journey — crossing the road from across The Oberoi Hotel to get to the Blind Relief Association, where she works.

The visually impaired receptionist at the candle shop inside the association strives to be more independent every day, but crossing that road as speeding cars whiz past is a challenge.

inclusive education for students with visual impairment

Tue, 05/15/2018 - 12:00 -- geeta.nair

In its endeavours to promote quality inclusive education for students with visual impairment,  Sightsavers is expanding the inclusive education programme to various districts in Bihar, Rajasthan and West Bengal. For effective implementation of the programme, there are several district level openings in these
3 states. Two key positions in each district are –

1. District Programme Coordinator (DPC): The incumbent will be responsible for liaison with the government and overall implementation of the programme across the district

blind working volunteers for an accessible shopping experience at shopping malls in Delhi

Tue, 05/15/2018 - 11:48 -- geeta.nair

Required a blind working volunteers for an accessible shoppingexperience at shopping malls in Delhi.
Interested   candidate can register themselves.
Last date for registration 16 May 2018
For more detail and as well as registration kindly call us:
08826261166
09212319672
Email id: helpline@nabdelhi.in

Blind man not allowed river rafting alleges discrimination

Tue, 05/15/2018 - 10:54 -- geeta.nair

Dehradun: A blind man has claimed that he was discriminated against after he was denied a chance to go river rafting. Shailendra Yadav, general secretary, North Zone Blind Cricket Association said that he has been visiting Uttarakhand for last few years for river rafting but was never refused because of his disability.

Meet the first visually impaired judge of Rajasthan

Tue, 05/15/2018 - 10:40 -- geeta.nair

AJMER: Like any other judge, 31-year-old Brahmananda Sharma refers to the court proceedings several times over. However, like them, he does not read through the notes. The first visually impaired judge of Rajasthan, instead, listens to the recorded proceedings.
A civil judge and judicial magistrate of Sarwar town of Ajmer district, who lost his eyesight due to glaucoma at the age of 22, Sharma always wanted to be a judge and did not once think of giving up his dream.

English Stenographers

Mon, 05/14/2018 - 14:22 -- geeta.nair

HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND , RANCHI
Advertisement No.  01 /Admn. Misc./ 2018

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit https://jhc.digiregister.online/STENO_01_2018.pdfClosing date of Online application : 24.05.2018

Online applications are invited from the eligible candidates to fill up the vacancies of English Stenographers for Civil Courts & Family Courts of the State of Jharkhand.

Vacancy Position for the Post of English Stenographers for Civil Courts:-

Multi Tasking Staff (MTS)

Fri, 05/11/2018 - 12:58 -- geeta.nair

Indian Air Force (IAF)

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit http://www.davp.nic.in/WriteReadData/ADS/eng_10801_5_1819b.pdf or refer to the Emloyment News dated 5th May 2018, page no. 16

Last date for Receipt of the application: 03.06.2018

Applications are invited from national eligible candidates for the following posts by the various Air Force Stations/Units mentioned below: 

DCW helps visually impaired woman

Fri, 05/11/2018 - 12:51 -- geeta.nair

She was allegedly raped on May 5 in Karol Bagh

The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Thursday said that it had granted a compensation of ₹25,000 to a visually impaired woman (20) who was allegedly raped on May 5 in Karol Bagh.

“The woman belongs to the poorest section of the society. The Commission had called for an urgent meeting and has allotted an immediate compensation to her so that the family can ensure a proper door is installed in the jhuggi immediately. Also, the DCW has approached the court, seeking compensation for the woman,” DCW said in a statement.

India’s blind cricket body to launch IPL-type T20 league

Fri, 05/11/2018 - 12:40 -- geeta.nair

2018 is turning out to be special for India’s blind cricket team. In January, they defeated Pakistan to clinch their second consecutive World Cup crown. And if all goes to plan, blind cricketers of India will have a T20 league of their own by the year end.

In a step that may provide blind cricket much-deserved attention from TV and fans, Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) plans to conduct a T20 League for blind cricketers on the lines of Indian Premier League (IPL), between mid-November and mid-December.
 

Ford aids blind people to 'see' with new smart window

Fri, 05/11/2018 - 12:23 -- geeta.nair

Ford has developed a prototype smart car window using the 'Feel the View' technology that helps blind people visualize the passing landscape. The technology, created by Ford's Italian division in collaboration with tech-start-up Aedo utilizes vibrations to chart out the outdoor view for visually impaired passengers.

Announcing the Digital Literacy Course for Blind School Students

Wed, 05/09/2018 - 11:26 -- geeta.nair

NAB will be conducting two courses of three weeks duration to help school going blind students use computers for their reading and writing needs.
Batch 1: 21 May 2018 to 8 June 2018. Classes will be held from 10 AM to 1 PM
Batch 2: 21 May 2018 to 8 June 2018. Classes will be held from 2 PM to 5 PM
Who should join this course?
•  Blind and low vision school going students who are not using the computer for reading and writing
•  Blind and low vision school going students who need to improve their computer skills

ASSTT. MGR. and OFFICER, RAMAGUNDAM FERTILIZERS AND CHEMICALS LIMITED (RFCL)

Tue, 05/08/2018 - 14:25 -- geeta.nair

RAMAGUNDAM FERTILIZERS AND CHEMICALS LIMITED (RFCL)
4TH FLOOR, MOHTA BUILDING,
4, BHIKAJI CAMA PALACE,
NEW DELHI - 110066,
PHONE: 011-26701400, FAX: 011-26180729
Advertisement No.: 02 (RFCL)/2018 

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit
http://www.nationalfertilizers.com/images/pdf/career/RFCL/RFCL_10042018.pdf  or refer to the Emloyment News dated 5th May 2018, page no. 35

Regarding sharing BGFI's mentorship programme on Eyeway. Inbox x

Tue, 05/08/2018 - 14:14 -- geeta.nair

Blind Graduates Forum of India is a nonprofit organization with its Head Quarters in Mumbai and a branch at Nagpur. We have been working for the empowerment of persons with blindness since its inception in 1985.  Our aim is to make the visually challenged independent and create an empowering environment by
collaborating with their stakeholders. We work with people who are visually challenged, their family members, Educational Institutions, Corporates and Government to fulfill their needs

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