Lagging behind its scheduled deadline, the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has finally made the move to fast-track the process of making all the 22 international airports in the country disabled-friendly.

BHUBANESWAR: The first phase of making buildings and public places accessible to the physically challenged is expected to commence by September-end. The Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) has sought for a financial estimate from the Public Works Department and a couple of other agencies for the project.

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.

CHENNAI: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium saw a hustle of activity as the track was prepared for an athletic event. As each group of participants walked by holding hands, led by a teacher, it was clear that this was not a regular track competition.

n Thailand, some Buddhists view physical or intellectual disability as punishment manifested for wrongdoing in a past life. The Thai Blind Orchestra, made up of children as young as 9, hopes to help combat this perception through its musical training and performances.

One foot following the other, one step after the next for six million reps. That’s how Jason Romero did it for 60 straight days.

Kanpur: To enable visually impaired persons to read as they write and also write from left to right, two students of IIT-Kanpur have designed a device that could perform the functions of both the Braille slate and the Taylors board.