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Getting Aadhaar is harrowing for persons with disability

Thu, 09/14/2017 - 10:43 -- geeta.nair

It took several attempts to get some children enrolled

For persons with disabilities in the city, getting an Aadhaar card is a difficult and stressful experience.

“The Aadhaar enrolment process is not equipped at all for persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities and those with high support needs,” said Smitha Sadasivan, member, Disability Rights Alliance.

2500 Scholarships for Students with Disabilities

Wed, 09/13/2017 - 14:36 -- geeta.nair

2500 Scholarships for Students with Disabilities

www.disabilityaffairs.gov.in
www.nhfdc.nic.in

National Handicapped Finance & Development Corporation (NHFDC) for and behalf of Dept. of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, invites applications from Students with Disabilities for award of Scholarships under the Scholarship Scheme (Trust Fund):-

Blind sailor chasing world champs gold

Tue, 09/12/2017 - 10:59 -- geeta.nair

Mark Mulcare is totally blind. He's also a three-time world champion helmsman.

The ability to see might seem essential when steering a yacht - and Mulcare can't operate totally on his own - but the Aucklander sails largely on feel.

"I work off how the boat feels and how it seems to be going through the water," he says. "I can gauge the heel of the boat and sense what the breeze is doing."

Eye experts see hope for visually impaired at World Congress of Optometry in Hyderabad

Tue, 09/12/2017 - 10:43 -- geeta.nair

Hyderabad [India], Sept.11 (ANI): The second World Congress of Optometry 2017 opened in Hyderabad today. For the next three days (11-13 September), the world's leading eye health experts will discuss and present new ideas, share research and knowledge from various facets of Optometry.

Telangana Health and Medical Minister C. Laxma Reddy, formally opened the conference at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre.

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)

Mon, 09/11/2017 - 14:32 -- geeta.nair

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
COMMON RECRUITMENT PROCESS FOR
RECRUITMENT OF CLERKS
IN PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS (CWE CLERKS-VII for Vacancies of 2018-19 )
Website: www.ibps.in
 In case of queries / complaints please log in to http://cgrs.ibps.in/

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit www.ibps.in

XRCVC Inclusive Education Support Programme

Fri, 09/08/2017 - 11:08 -- geeta.nair

XRCVC Inclusive Education Support Programme

Education for the blind and low vision has long been pulled either in the direction of the Mainstream or the Special. Often, students receive special skill training that is not effectively used in their education. On the other hand, students who are part of 'mainstream' classrooms end up missing the special skill training needed to make their experience holistic.

Scientist and Sr. Scientist

Thu, 09/07/2017 - 12:41 -- geeta.nair

CSIR-NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION RESOURCES
Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg, Pusa Campus, New Delhi -110012
14, Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi – 110 067
(www.niscair.res.in)
Advertisement No. 1/VIII/2017-R&A

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit www.niscair.res.in or refer to the Employment News dated 2nd September 2017, page no. 33

Last date of online submission of application:    5.30 PM, October 01, 2017

How To Engage Meaningfully With Someone Who Is Blind

Thu, 09/07/2017 - 11:24 -- geeta.nair

A lot of us tend to feel awkward around people who are blind, not knowing what to do or say that doesn't seem inappropriate. Well, the biggest secret to engaging well with a blind person is to treat them like everybody else. If we think of a blind person as anyone who likes to go out, watch a movie, grab a meal with friends, it becomes easier to associate and interact. Here are some easy tips to help you communicate better with someone who cannot see.

UP CONG STAGES DHARNA OVER ATROCITIES ON BLIND STUDENTS

Thu, 09/07/2017 - 10:37 -- geeta.nair

Uttar Pradesh Congress staged a dharna over atrocities on blind students of Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University and the cane charge after students tried to raise their demands.

Party MLC Deepak Singh, who sat on the dharna to protest administrative excesses on blind students in Lucknow on Wednesday, alleged that the Yogi government was violating all norms to harass students and even blind students were not being spared. 

Professional Assistant

Wed, 09/06/2017 - 12:56 -- geeta.nair

RAMANUJAN COLLEGE
(University of Delhi)
Kalkaji, New Delhi – 110019.
Ph- 011-26430192, Fax – 011-26421826

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit http://www.rcdu.in  or refer to the Employment News dated 2nd September 2017, page no. 25

The last date of submission of online application is 22.09.2017.

Applications are invited through on-line for the following permanent Non-Teaching posts of the college.

Making a difference in the lives of students

Wed, 09/06/2017 - 11:19 -- geeta.nair

Ludhiana, September 5

While teaching the visually impaired children for the last 17 years at the Vocational Rehabilitation and Training Centre (VRTC), Hambran Road, Maya (50) makes sure her lessons are interesting and replete with anecdotes and stories.

Despite being devoid of sense of sight, she goes out of her way to inspire the children she teaches.

Lower Division Clerk

Tue, 09/05/2017 - 12:52 -- geeta.nair

ASSAM UNIVERSITY
(A Central University Established in 1994)
SILCHAR-788011, ASSAM
Employment Notification No. 4/2017 dated: 09 /08/2017

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit http://www.aus.ac.in    or refer to the Employment News dated 2nd September 2017, page no. 20

Last date for receipt of filled in application form is 13/ 09/2017

Planet Abled Accessible Triund Trek

Post the thunderstorms and monsoons, Planet Abled's Accessible Triund Trek is back.

Located at the foot of the mighty Dhauladhar range, Triund is one of the most stunning treks in Himachal Pradesh.

After a few steep ascents through the forest, you reach the lush meadows at the top with an enthralling view and cool breeze of snow capped mountains.
The amazing panoramic experience from the top at different times-sunrise in the morning, dusk and night spent under millions of stars at the campsite - highlights the unique charming beauty of Triund.

Regional, National Abilympics, and facilitates participation in International Abilympics.

National Abilympics Association of India (NAAI) organizes Regional, National Abilympics, and facilitates participation in International Abilympics. NAAI is in its 15th year of existence. During this period the Abilympics movement has spread throughout the country and has helped increase awareness about the abilities of disabled people in society.

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