What’s New
Disabled-friendly facilities at polling booths in Kannur
As part of the ongoing initiative of the district administration to provide barrier-free environment in government offices and schools in the district, arrangements are under way to ensure that all polling booths in the district are disabled-friendly ahead of the polling day on May 16.
Scientific Officer-‘D
Last date of receiving the application is 23.05.2016.
Shah Rukh Khan floored by talent of visually impaired singer on TV show
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who promoted his forthcoming film “Fan” on singing reality show “Sa Re Ga Ma
MTS
Hindi Translator
Specialist Officers
EasyConverter
EasyConverter empowers organisations to create accessible information for people with visual impairments, dyslexia and other reading difficulties. Braille, large print, DAISY and MP3 formats are all available at the touch of a button – no expertise required!
What’s New in EasyConverter 7?
EasyConverter 7 includes support for Microsoft’s newest word processor, Word 2016. Additionally EasyConverter now comes bundled with a free licence of EasyReader, for proofing and playing DAISY books created in EasyConverter.
Supernova Magnifier & Speech
Lower Division Clerk
When the Disabled Fired the Bullet!
CHENNAI: Tap, tap, tap!’ the sound of metal pellets being fired and tearing through paper targets was relentless. As was the sight of seated shooters putting in their entire focus to pull the trigger and hit the bull’s eye. This was the scene on the third and final day of the Chennai Para Shooting Camp at Chennai Rifle Club, Egmore, which was attended by 28 persons with disabilities (PwDs) across Tamil Nadu.
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Facebook rolls out app that describes photos to blind users
Facebook is training its computers to help blind and visually impaired people scroll through the pictures posted on the world’s largest online social network.
Assistive Devices
Saksham always tries to work towards the availability of assistive devices at the door step of the end-users. Over the past few years, we have created several extension counters in various parts of country where products are available at the same cost at which they are available at our main branch in New Delhi. As our Next step, we have joined hands with V-Mart, one of the leading retail chain from Northern India having presence in 107 cities with its 124 stores .
Ccomputer Instructors
Programme for visually impaired students held
A two-day programme for students of Red Cross School for the Blind in Berhampur, Odisha, ended on Thursday. They were taught to use meditation and music as catalysts to eradicate inferiority complex and build a better personality to face the world.
Bank Directed to Block 4 Posts for Visually Impaired
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has directed Pandyan Grama Bank to reserve four posts for visually impaired people.

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