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DIVYANG GIRLS GET ‘DRISHTI’ TO BRIGHTEN THEIR LIVES

Vandana Mandi, Deepika Kumari, Anu Kumari and 12 more girls were interacting confidently with the customers over the phone explaining them about various schemes provided by a telecom company.

Here’s how people with disabilities in India can get better financial assistance

Persons with disabilities are financially excluded as they are unbanked. Hence, mainstreaming persons with disability with skills and employment is critical. In the last few years, it has been well-known that disability is not only a cross-cutting human rights issue but also a developmental issue. A person with disability will need to bank his income, provided he has an income.

Volunteer to scribe, care for elderly or bathe dogs every weekend

BENGALURU: Volunteers form an important resource for a community organisation. Volunteering not only helps you give back to society but also gives you a positive perspective on life.

MANJULATA FIRST VISUALLY-CHALLENGED WOMAN OF ODISHA TO GET PHD

She may not be able to see. But that hasn’t dented her spirit to live her life to the fullest like others.

Manjulata Panda (38), a completely blind woman, successfully completed her PhD in Political Science,

Conquering disabilities by breaking records

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: City-based genius Prasanth C, who recently entered the India Book of Records for his memorisation skills, has broken his old record. This time, the differently-abled youngster recalled the days for the most number of dates given within the timeframe of a minute earning him an entry into the Asia Book of Records. The record breaking feat was held on Thursday at Hotel Hycinth in the city.

WORKSHOP ON SKILLING & EMPLOYMENT FOR PWDS

A two-day workshop on “Skilling and Employment for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in the context of CSR” in Himachal Pradesh concluded here.

Making Thiruvananthapuram disabled-friendly

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Union Government initiates an audit in the city to check whether the guidelines formulated by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities functioning under the Union Ministry of Social Justice as part of Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan) is being adhered to. The Trivandrum International Airport (TIA) is the first institution in the city which has been selected by the Union Government for the auditing process.

Not sympathy or empathy...we need your support'

CHENNAI: City Express catches up with someone who not only looked beyond her disability, but also played an important role in shaping the lives of many like her. Meet Rajeswari, a visually-challenged Tamil lecturer at the Quaid E Milleth Government College for Women and the programme coordinator-cum-vice president of the Tamil Nadu Association of the Blind (TNAB), Tondairpet.

Applications invited

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on Tuesday has invited applications for the national award for the empowerment of persons with disabilities.

PWDS STAGE STIR AT RAJ BHAVAN OVER RESERVATION

Upset over the State Government’s negligence in implementing the policy of a three per cent-reservation for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Government departments despite the Supreme Court’s verdict, the Odisha Vikalanga Manch on Monday staged a dharna near the Raj Bhavan here to highlight their plights.