From April 1, UDID enrollment mandatory for 17 centrally supported schemes for persons with disabilities

Bengaluru Rotary Club donates smart vision glasses to blind children

Rotary Club of Bangalore donated smart vision glasses to 32 visually challenged children at an event at Rotary House of Friendship, Lavelle Road. Rotary executed the project in collaboration with Ishya Foundation, Vision Aid India and Dirak.

Entrepreneur-student makes ‘green’ pens, helps visually impaird eke out a living

KOLKATA: A polytechnic student who had lost two academic
KOLKATA: A polytechnic student who had lost two academic years to financial constraints during the pandemic is going the green way to continue with his studies and, at the same time, helping visually-impaired people make a living by selling eco-friendly ballpoint pens he makes at home. He is also financing the studies of his sister who will sit for Madhyamik next year.

Watch | This scribe has written 1,070 exams in 16 years

Pushpa’s journey of scribing started with a simple conversation while helping a visually impaired person cross the road

At a time when visually-challenged students are struggling to find scribes, there is Pushpa N.M., a city-based scribe, who has helped write a total of 1,070 examinations so far. Not just blind students, but Pushpa has examinations across various subjects and streams for students with physical and mental disabilities.

Sony’s new camera allows visually impaired to enjoy photography to the fullest

Sony Electronics launches a new retinal projection camera for the visually impaired.

The camera is equipped with a low-power laser projection system that enables individuals with visual impairments to view a clear image without the need for focusing.

The camera and projector bundle will be available in limited quantities in the US, starting this summer.

Book Announcement: Macmillan Education for CAIIB new syllabus revised in 2023 by IIBF

Book Announcement: Macmillan Education for CAIIB new syllabus revised in 2023 by IIBF
The digital library, National Association for the blind Delhi supported by Spirotech, is delighted to announce the availability of the books by Macmillan Education for CAIIB new syllabus revised in 2023 by IIBF.

According to the changes made by IIBF, candidates will be required to appear for 5 exams which includes four compulsory subjects and 1 chosen elective from the May/June 2023 examinations.

Service dogs are assistance dogs that are specially trained to guide differentially abled people.

1. Service dogs are assistance dogs that are specially trained to guide differentially abled people. People with autism, visually impairments, hearing impairments, mental disabilities and more are being helped the world over by these service dogs. Their role in these people’s lives helps them attain confidence. And the best part is that apart from providing help, they become the best companions and share a very special bond.
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Disabled persons can now register their vehicles under "Divyangjan" category: Details

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways of India (MoRTH) has asked states to register vehicles owned by people with disabilities under the ownership category of "Divyangjan" and extend necessary tax benefits, instead of providing these benefits on only new and adapted vehicles.