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Employment

People who are blind or visually impaired can perform almost any job you can imagine: lawyer, artist, accountant, secretary, customer service representative, food service worker, factory worker, financial analyst, teacher, medical transcriptionist, day care worker, counselor, computer programmer, cook, salesperson, clerk, and more. We cannot count the number of different jobs people who are blind or visually impaired are engaged in today or will be in the future. The possibilities are tremendous.

Education

Finding appropriate educational opportunities for students with visual impairment can be quite a challenging task. Should the child be enrolled in a special school, or an inclusive school? Where does one find an inclusive school? Where can I find teachers who are trained to make children with blindness learn with comfort? These are questions that keep bothering individuals with blindness/visual impairment, their parents and caregivers.

No matter what your age is, you can take up education as LEARNING IS A LIFE LONG PROCESS.

FAQ Sports

FAQ’s SPORTS

  1. What sports do the blind play?
  • Cricket,
  • Chess,
  •  Football
  • Judo,
  • Shot-put,
  • Athletics and
  • Swimming etc.

 Apart from these, a person with visually impairment can participate in many more sports.
 

FAQ Income Tax

FAQ- INCOME TAX

  1. What is an Income Tax?

It is a tax levied by the Indian government on the income of every person. The provisions governing the income- tax law are given in the income tax act, 1961.
 

  1. Do I need to file for income tax return?

 A self-employed or salaried person needs to file for income tax return.
 
 

FAQ UNCRPD

  1. What is the purpose of UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities

 
Purpose of the convention is to promote, protect and ensure the full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, and to promote respect for their inherent dignity.
 

FAQ Screen Reader

  1. Is there a specially designed computer/mobile for blind people?
    No, it is only the application software (Screen Reader in this context) which needs to be compatible with the operating system. The Operating System for example could be Windows 7, Windows XP in case of computers and Android and Symbian in case of mobile phones.
  2. What is a screen Reader?
    A screen reader is application software for voice giving output to whatever is displayed on the computer/mobile screen.

FAQ on Concessions

Concessions for commuters with blindness and low vision- FAQs

1. What are the concessions available for a visually impaired person? How can I avail concession facility?

Yes, concessions are available for a visually impaired person both by the railways and airlines. As per rule 101 of Indian Railways a visually impaired person can avail concession facility.

2. Who is eligible for a concession? Where can one obtain a railway concession certificate?

FAQ Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT- FAQ

  1.  Can a visually impaired student apply for a scholarship?

Yes, there are various scholarships available for students with visual impairment, both at the school and college level.
 

FAQ on Banking Facilities

BANKING FACILITIES AVAILABLE FOR A VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSON-  FAQs

1.  Can a Visually Impaired person open an account in a Bank?
Yes
 
2.  What are the documents required for opening a Bank Account?
 
The documents required for opening a bank account of a visually impaired person are the same as other customers.

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