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Nano-implant may help restore sight

Thu, 03/16/2017 - 11:00 -- geeta.nair

Scientists have developed a new eye implant, using arrays of silicon nanowires that sense light and electrically stimulate the retina, which may help restore vision in millions of people worldwide.

The advance brings us a step closer to restoring the ability of neurons in the retina to respond to light.

The researchers from University of California San Diego and US-based startup Nanovision Biosciences showed response to light in a rat retina interfacing with a prototype of the device in vitro.

Government to introduce comprehensive package for blind schools

Thu, 03/16/2017 - 10:42 -- geeta.nair

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government has decided to introduce a comprehensive package for the functioning of blind schools - government and aided - in the state.

The Cabinet meeting on Wednesday took the decision to bring in a package for fixing norms for such schools.  

The package will deal with all aspects related to the functioning of blind schools in the state including setting standards, finalising its norms, ensuring infrastructure facilities, staff pattern and appointments. However,  there is no time set for implementing the package. 

Smiles visually impaired woman

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 15:32 -- geeta.nair

Born sighted like any other person, she grew in a good health until 1955 when she lost her sight in a way that she branded as a ‘mysterious termite bite’ while sleeping in her aunt’s house.

Estere Chunga Malula, 72, is an inspirer and a mentor of many. She challenges all obstacles to her success, proving humankind wrong on thinking that the visually impaired cannot execute household chores or engage in other manual work.

Computer programming course

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 15:14 -- geeta.nair

Vision-Aid, a non profit serving the visually disadvantaged,  is back with an exciting program to teach Python programming.  After successfully completing a pilot for teaching computer programming for the visually impaired in 2016, we are thrilled to offer an even more comprehensive program in 2017.

Sr. Scale Stenographer and Steno-Typist cum Clerk

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 12:51 -- geeta.nair

Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya
Khanpur Kalan (Sonipat), 
Haryana-131305
Tel: 01263-283038
Fax No. 01263-283779
Website:  www.bpswomenuniversity.ac.in

Advt. No. R/03/Jan/2017

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

The last date for receipt of application is:  28.03.2017 

CSS qualified persons with disability can now join Foreign Service of Pakistan

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 11:09 -- geeta.nair

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday struck down provisions of the Rules of Competitive Examination 2014 which barred the Central Superior Services (CSS) qualified persons with disability from joining the Foreign Service of Pakistan (FSP).

Releasing a detailed judgment in an already decided matter, Chief Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah on Friday directed the federal government to allocate two seats to the two visually-impaired petitioners in the FSP at the earliest.

Braille maps to guide visually impaired at Bengaluru city railway station

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 10:54 -- geeta.nair

BENGALURU: With India home to the maximum number of visually impaired individuals in the world and Karnataka possessing a higher percentage of blind people than the national average, it is fitting that the second visually-impaired friendly railway station in the country now figures in the state. Mysuru attained this distinction on November 3, 2015.

On Tuesday various facilities to aid the blind were unveiled at the Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna (Bengaluru City) railway station.

PLAXTALK VACHAK

We are please to introduce our self and  our products, PLAXTALK VACHAK, It is a Digital talking book Player/Recorders, which is a last two years launched in India model ( PTV1) and the same is specially designed for  Asian market  with  Hindi, English and 2017 we have upgraded to additional two language  Tamil & Bengali TTS for Visually Challenged and Low vision persons.
 

Shinano ABV Technologies Pvt Ltd

Tue, 03/14/2017 - 14:59 -- geeta.nair

In 1994, Shinano Kenshi was among the DAISY’s earliest supporters, Founders of the DAISY Consortium in the world has welcomed Shinano knowledge & expertise on the digital technology. Shinano is well experienced and worldwide known on the listed products supply, qualities and their support. Please refer to our below website for more details for more detail,

Shinano ABV Technologies Pvt Ltd

Tue, 03/14/2017 - 14:49 -- geeta.nair

In 1994, Shinano Kenshi was among the DAISY’s earliest supporters, Founders of the DAISY Consortium in the world has welcomed Shinano knowledge & expertise on the digital technology. Shinano is well experienced and worldwide known on the listed products supply, qualities and their support. Please refer to our below website for more details for more detail,
 
Japan : www.plextalk.com  
Japan : www.skcj.co.jp

Associate Professor

Tue, 03/14/2017 - 12:12 -- geeta.nair

UNIVERSITY OF DELHI (DU)
Delhi

Advt. No. Estab. IV/259/2017 dated 07.03.2017

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit http://work1.du.ac.in

The last date for receipt of application is:  28.03.2017 

Online applications are invited in the prescribed Application Form from eligible candidates for appointment to the post of Associate Professor 

Resources for Travelers With a Vision Impairment

If you or a loved one has a vision impairment, traveling anywhere can seem like a daunting prospect…but it doesn’t have to be! With the correct planning, precautions, and awareness, you can make sure your next trip is enjoyable and successful.

Below you’ll find a wide range of resources offering detailed advice for visually impaired travelers and their companions. These include travel tips that will help you get from A to B, learn about rights for disabled travelers, and plan your journey using informative websites.

Clerks / Computer Operator

Fri, 03/10/2017 - 12:45 -- geeta.nair

Madhya Pradesh Cooperative Bank

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit http://eg.apexbank.in/images/clerks_dccb_eng.pdf

Last date of submission of online application 17.03.2017

Advertisement of recruitment for 1634 posts of Clerks/ Computer operators in 37 District Central Cooperative Banks of Madhya Pradesh

On line applications are invited for 1634 posts of Clerks/ Computer operators. Candidates only from Madhya Pradesh domicile can apply for this post. 

Finding Connections

Roshan (name changed) lives in Karnataka and he is blind. He has been trying hard to secure an electricity connection for some time now. Despite several visits to the Panchayat office, Roshan could not get all necessary information on the same. That’s when he decided to get in touch with the Eyeway Helpdesk. Our counsellors assisted him with the application process under the reservation quota, informed him of the Rs.1000 service charge from which he was exempt and gave him the confidence to approach the Panchyat office.

A passion for Music

16 year old Rohit (name changed) called the Eyeway Helpdesk hoping that he could receive some guidance on pursuing his passion for music. Rohit shared with the counselor his dream to become a musician except he didn’t know how to turn that dream into reality. Initially, Rohit was reluctant to share information about himself but over a few conversations our counselors learnt that he had not been attending school. He only wanted to play music and was not interested in any of the other subjects that were taught at school.

The value of information

47 year old Deepchand (name changed)a resident of Dungarpur in Rajasthan teaches at a local Senior Secondary school. He got in touch with the Eyeway Helpdesk when he was denied a home loan from the Bank of Baroda on account of his blindness. Our counselor informed him of the RBI and IBA guidelines which clearly state that banks cannot deny facilities on the basis of blindness. The Helpdesk also emailed the RBI circular to him. Deepchand returned to the bank equipped with  the guidelines.

Kerala’s Vaikom Vijayalakshmi becomes the first to play Gayatri Veena for 5 hours, sets a new world record!

Fri, 03/10/2017 - 11:01 -- geeta.nair

The only one who can stop YOU from succeeding is YOU! You don’t need to be perfect to achieve your dreams – all you need is the passion to make it happen. This is what Kerala’s singer Vaikom Vijayalakshmi has proved. There is probably no Malayali who has not heard of playback singer Vaikom Vijayalakshmi. This visually-impaired singer brings alive the beauty of music to her listeners. She sings a range of Malayalam songs from old to classical. She had no formal training in music but learned different ragas by singing and listening to the audio tapes of Kerala’s iconic singer KJ Yesudas.

Orthopaedic surgeon heads blind school in Patna

Thu, 03/09/2017 - 10:55 -- geeta.nair

JD(U) MLA raises the issue in Assembly; State government assures to take immediate corrective steps

The blind school in Patna is headed by an orthopaedic and not by an ophthalmologist, revealed a ruling party Janata Dal(United) MLA on Wednesday in the State Assembly.

The embarrassed State government promptly assured the House that immediate corrective steps would be taken on the issue.

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