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In the eye of one beholder, social integration tops visual challenges

Thu, 08/31/2017 - 10:43 -- geeta.nair

Activist K. Selvaraj’s work does not stop at creating awareness of eye donation

The numbers are mind-boggling: 1,006 pairs of eyes that have endowed 2,012 people with the gift of sight.

K. Selvaraj, eye donation activist and social worker for the visually challenged since 1994, keeps a record of his work on his fingertips.

Special Educator for Visually Impaired

Wed, 08/30/2017 - 14:55 -- geeta.nair

Silver Linings is Hiring require a Special Educator for VI Urgent

We at Silver Linings have a  vacancy for a special educator for our Shiksha Preparatory School and Resource Center in Mayur Vihar Phase III Delhi 110096.

Details below:

Need a female candidate
Who is excellent in her job and has done special education for VI  
Should have excellent computer skills

We require excellent spoken and written communication skills in Hindi and  English!

NDMC announces athletics championship for the disabled

Wed, 08/30/2017 - 10:56 -- geeta.nair

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, August 29

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has decided to hold an athletics championship for the differently-abled of the national Capital. The athletics meet will be held from October 11-13 this year at Talkatora Stadium.

In this regard, the body has already invited entries from visually impaired and orthopedically challenged students in the age group of 11-14 years under junior category and 15-18 years under senior category for the athletics meet.

NDMC to offer athletics championship to disabled

Wed, 08/30/2017 - 10:48 -- geeta.nair

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has decided to institute an athletics championship for the differently-abled. The civic body has invited entries from visually impaired and orthopedically challenged students in the age group of 11- 14 years under the junior category and 15-18 years under the senior category for the athletics meet to be held form October 11 to 13.

CISF widening base to cover private airports in India: Director-General

Wed, 08/30/2017 - 10:34 -- geeta.nair

CHENNAI: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will widen the security blanket to cover private airports in a phased manner.

Plans are afoot to induct an additional 20,000 security personnel across all airports in the country, said Director-General OP Singh.

“We will have a unified command for all 98 airports,” said Singh. “The focus will be on digital surveillance video analytics and perimeter screening,” he said during an interactive session on ‘Safety and Security of Airports’ organised by Air Passengers’ Association of India.

Blind, yet in perfect sync

Tue, 08/29/2017 - 10:51 -- geeta.nair

“We can’t see the color of our costumes. We can’t see you all. But we can see your expressions through our hearts,” said  Taraka Ramudu one of the dancer among the five visually challenged dancers who gave an extraordinary performance arranged by the Department of Language and Culture, Government of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday evening at Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao Government Music and Dance College.

Special care for the special ones

Tue, 08/29/2017 - 10:36 -- geeta.nair

Manav Mander

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, August 28

Government College for Girls, Rakh Bagh, has come up with a special initiative to support, encourage, help and enable those who are disabled by enrolling special students in the 'Handicap Enabling Cell'.

At present, there are 17 students enrolled under this cell and 16 are pursuing graduation, while one is a post-graduate student. Students not only from the district, but from the neighbouring states are also studying under 

Junior Interpreter (Japanese), Ministry of External Affairs

Mon, 08/28/2017 - 12:12 -- geeta.nair

UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPSC)
ADVERTISEMENT NO. 16/2017 
website http://www.upsconline.nic.in

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit http://www.upsc.gov.in  or refer to the Employment News dated 26th August 2017, page no. 3

CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF ONLINE RECRUITMENT APPLICATION (ORA) THROUGH ORA WEBSITE IS 23:59 HRS ON 14.09.2017. 

Analysis of Financial inclusion for the differently-abled people

Mon, 08/28/2017 - 10:37 -- geeta.nair

Three years ago, from ramparts of the Red Fort Prime Minister Modi had spoken about financial inclusion which has since then successfully made a paradigm shift in banking penetration. Now, after opening new banking accounts for most households, we must move to the next stage where benefits should reach the silent majority of those individuals with disability.

Marketing Assistant

Fri, 08/25/2017 - 11:11 -- geeta.nair

GAIL (INDIA) LIMITED
(A Govt. of India Undertaking - a Maharatna Company) 
ADVT. No: GAIL/OPEN/MISC/1/2017 

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit http://www.gailonline.com

Last date for on-line registration of application by candidates: 15/09/2017 

GAIL (India) Limited, invites applications from Indian nationals for filling up following posts:

It's Official: RBI To Roll Out ₹200 Notes From 25 August

Fri, 08/25/2017 - 10:32 -- geeta.nair

With the introduction of ₹200 notes, the problem people have been facing due to high-value ₹2,000 notes is expected to be resolved.

NEW DELHI -- The Reserve Bank will launch ₹200 banknotes for the first time on Friday, increasing the availability of lower denomination currency in the system.

The bright yellow coloured notes will hit the market just a day after the announcement by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley that the government has given go-ahead to the RBI to issue the new currency bill.

Soon, we shall have a house full of blind people’

Thu, 08/24/2017 - 11:19 -- geeta.nair

Today is January 1, 2020, an important year the whole world has been looking forward to. It has been the subject of our discourse locally and internationally, since 1999 when the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) commenced the global initiative for the elimination of avoidable blindness – Vision 2020: The Right to Sight.

Administrative Officers

Wed, 08/23/2017 - 12:13 -- geeta.nair

THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.
(Wholly Owned By Govt. of India)
HEAD OFFICE: A-25/27, ASAF ALI ROAD, 
NEW DELHI - 110002
REF NO: OICL/Rect/DRE-2016-17/AO-I
CIN: U66010DL1947GOI007158
Website: www.orientalinsurance.org.in

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit https://orientalinsurance.org.in  or refer to the Employment News dated 19th August 2017, page no. 31

DELEGATION OF DIFFERENTLY-ABLED PEOPLE MEETS BJP STATE PRESIDENT

Wed, 08/23/2017 - 11:16 -- geeta.nair

A delegation of differently abled people met the Bharatiya Janata Party Uttarakhand unit president Ajay Bhatt demanding a strong Divyang Ayog, reservation in politics and some amendments in Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. In a memorandum submitted to the BJP State president, the delegation has demanded the restructuring of Divyang welfare committee at the State level.

Nakilat organises bowling competition for the visually impaired

Wed, 08/23/2017 - 10:29 -- geeta.nair

Nakilat recently organised a bowling session for the visually impaired in co-operation with the Qatar Social and Cultural Center for the Blind. Volunteers from Nakilat acted as guides, some of them were blindfolded during the session to better appreciate the challenge of bowling without the sense of sight. Bowling is one of the few sports that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities, and blind bowling has proven to be very popular with the use of guide rails. 

Call for Entries of PwD Participants in Regional Abilympics, 2017

Call for Entries of PwD Participants in Regional Abilympics, 2017

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.

The Beauty Of Resiliency In A Life After Sight Loss

Tue, 08/22/2017 - 11:20 -- geeta.nair

Few things have such a huge impact on happiness and the enjoyment, depth, and fun of life as the friendships we have.

It could be the friendships with people in our community, workplace, gym, or school. Close friendships can evolve with the people we’ve known for a few months, years, or since we were kids. Personally, I spend a lot of time cultivating and nurturing an array of friendships, while also striving to be a good friend.

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