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Books with pictures in Braille for schoolchildren http://bit.ly/1mU5D1P

Feb 23, 2016- Save the Children has introduced books with illustrations in Braille for visually impaired children.

DIFFERENTLY-ABLED PERSONS MUST REALISE THEIR INNER STRENGTH: SINGH

A visually impaired person from a lower middle class family of Bihar who cracked the prestigious civil services exam and achieved other desired goals too, is an inspiration for the society.

Visually Impaired IAS Officer Pens Inspirational Book

NEW DELHI: Unfolding an inspiring and struggle filled journey of a visually impaired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, a book "I: Putting the Eye in IAS" reflects the author's life but is not an autobiography.

Seven-year-old Stars at TECH FOSS 2k16

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Three robotic models by a seven-year-old student attracted visitors amid a series of interesting experimental works by engineering and science graduates on display at the TECH FOSS 2K16.

WHO PLANS ASSISTIVE DEVICES LIST FOR DISABLED

Across the world, nine out of 10 persons suffering with disabilities or old age do not have access to the assistive devices that can help make their day-to-day life comfortable, as per the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Children with disabilities now have smart classes

The smart-class concept has been introduced for children with visual and hearing disabilities at the government residential school for blind and deaf here.

Visually-impaired Ph.D Scholar Returns Back Degree

TIRUNELVELI: A 42 year old visually-impaired research scholar created a minor tension at the 23rd convocation function of Manomaniam Sundaranar University(MSU) by returning the degree certificate back to Governor, Rosaiah, on Saturday.

More needs to be done for children with disabilities

The Arvind Kejriwal government has given priority to issues like regularisation of school fee and transparency in the admission process, but there has been very little improvement when it comes to taking care of the needs of children with special needs.

Blind school teacher from Jharkhand writes Hindi translation of Holy Qur’an in Braille

Jharkhand: A blind school teacher from India’s Jharkhand state surprised everyone by writing the Holy Qur'an in Braille language, Dunya News reported citing BBC Hindi news service.

While pursuing her B.A, Nafees Tareen desired to read Holy Qur’an but none of the masters showed interest to educate her as she was blind.

Talking software, tactile screens for visually impaired

With the entire new range of mobile phone sets coming without keypads which the visually impaired are finding a bit difficult to use, newer hardware and software are being evolved for their aid.