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Government drops Gyan Prabha scheme for differently abled as many similar ones exist

NEW DELHI: The government has decided to discontinue the Gyan Prabha scheme that was meant for providing financial assistance to people with autism, cerebral palsy and mental retardation in pursuing educational courses.

Officials in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment told The New Indian Express that the government had decided to scrap the scheme because many similar schemes for the disabled existed. People with autism, cerebral palsy and other mental disabilities could avail government help under these existing schemes, they said.

Assistant , RBI

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

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Last date for submission of ON-LINE applications is 19.02.2018

Recruitment for the post of Assistant - Special Drive for PWD candidates.

Budget: Tokenism for disabled

Avinash Shahi
The latest budgetary promises for the diasabled may go the same way as the past ones. Remember `Accessible India’ and a National University for Disability Studies?
Avinash Shahi
Doctoral candidate, Centre for Law and Governance, JNU

Visually impaired to spearhead Heritage Week car rally

Patiala, February 13

The Patiala School for the Blind, along with the Royal City Riders, as a mark of respect and goodwill will be organising a car rally during Patiala Heritage Week.

The rally has been aimed to make the blind children feel that they are very much part of society and have equal rights like others. Around 50 drivers will participate in the event to be held on February 25. The rally will commence from Polo Ground and the drivers will cover a distance of 64 km.

Helper/Medical and Hospital Attendant

Government of India
Ministry of Railways
Railway Recruitment Boards
CENTRALISED EMPLOYMENT NOTICE (CEN) No.02/2018

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit
http://www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in/images/CEN_02_2018_Level_1_Posts_English.pdf

Date & Time of Closing: 12.03.2018 up to 23.59 Hrs.

Virat Kohli’s side should play blindfold match against the blind cricket team, says CABI Secretary

There are two men cricket teams in India that have taken the World by the storm. One is the national cricket team led by Virat Kohli and the other is the blind cricket team, that recently won the Blind World Cup.

Executive

IDBI Bank Ltd.
ADVERTISEMENT NO. 5/2017-18

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Last date for submission of ON-LINE applications is 28.02.2018

IDBI Bank invites applications from the eligible and suitable applicants for the following posts to be filled on contract basis at its different Branches and Offices.

IIT-Delhi, Indiana University collaborate to help visually impaired

New Delhi: A three-year collaborative research by IIT-Delhi and Indiana University in the US has led the team to new technologies and cognitive strategies that could improve the lives of the blind and visually impaired (BVI).

The collaboration has resulted in research for the development of a novel new design approach to tactile graphics. "Tactile graphics" -- sometimes called as raised line drawings -- are two-dimensional images composed of linear and textured design elements raised very slightly above a flat surrounding surface.

A Blind Man's Vision

George Abraham became blind at 10 months, but his refusal to see his blindness as a disability inspired him to organise a national cricket tournament for the blind
Source:http://www.tabla.com.sg/jrsrc/090218full/epage004005/TA20180209-TAB-004-...

Assistant Professor

Vasanta College for Women (VCW)
(Admitted to the Privileges of Banaras Hindu University),
Krishnamurti Foundation India,
Rajghat Fort Varanasi, U.P. 221001.
Ph: 0542-2441187, 2440408
Email: vasantakfi@rediffmail.com
Website: www.vasantakfi.ac.in
Employment no. VCW/Admin/Recruitment/2018/01

Visually impaired man gets PhD in Kannada

Bengaluru: For 37-year-old Nagashetty, who was born visually impaired, the journey to win a doctorate was an uphill one. During the 53rd Annual Convocation on Thursday, he was awarded with Doctor of Philosophy (Faculty of Arts- Kannada) for his research on ‘Kuvempu Kavyagalli Antherdrusti’ from Bangalore University.

Country’s first park for the blind has nothing to touch, smell, taste or hear

CHANDIGARH: The country's first sensory park for the blind has lost touch with their requirements. Located in Sector 26 here, it is short of maintenance and special facilities but full of obstacles.

Technicians

Government of India
Ministry of Railways
Railway Recruitment Boards
Detailed Centralized Employment Notification
CEN 01/2018

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit
http://www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in/images/CEN_01_2018_ALP_Technician s.pdf or refer to the Employment News dated 3rd February 2018, page no. 31

Sachin Tendulkar Urges BCCI to Recognise India's Blind Cricket Body

New Delhi: Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has called on the BCCI to recognise the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and bring its players under the Board's pension scheme.

Sporsho: Braille publication house sets up stall at Ekushey Book Fair

With the assistance of visually impaired braille readers, Sporsho is helping visually impaired visitors navigate through their stall in an easier manner.

Sporsho, a braille book publication centre, has set up their stall at the book fair premises with the aim of satiating the book cravings of visually impaired people.

The distinguished publication house promotes itself with the slogan: “People are blind not because they are unable to see with their eyes, but because they do not have the knowledge to visualize life from within.”

Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies - October 4, 2017-Banking Facility for Senior Citizens and Differently abled Persons

How I Found Strength In The White Cane

How one blind man's love for colour helped start a successful business

KUALA LUMPUR: Have you ever wondered what a colourful work of art looks like to a visually impaired person?

For blind craftsman Omar Ali, his disability is a constant reminder that life is beautiful in spite of a person’s hardships and struggles.

Even though he doesn’t see them, the spectrum of colours has changed his life for the better.

Omar, 52, raises a family of seven by making colourful rattan tudung saji, or food covers, at his home in Ulu Melaka, Langkawi.

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