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IIT K Introduces Touch Sensitive Braille Learning Device For Visually Impaired

Tue, 09/05/2023 - 10:43 -- geeta.nair

Kanpur (UP): In a major breakthrough, the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur has unveiled a pioneering assistive technology aimed at revolutionising braille literacy for visually impaired and blind individuals.

Developed by Prof. Siddhartha Panda and Vishwaraj Srivastava at the National Centre of Flexible Electronics (NCFlexE), IITK, the ‘Single Refreshable Braille Cell Based Braille Learning Device with a Touch Sensitive Array’ is set to make a significant impact in the field of accessible education.

A workshop on Cracking Job Interview by Saarathee

A workshop on Cracking Job Interview by Saarathee
Do you have the skills to ace your job interview?
How can you think, anticipate and showcase the best version of yourself to the potential employer? 
How can you prep so that you leave a powerful impression with your questions and narratives?
Join us for a workshop on Biz Storytelling for Cracking Job Interviews with Business & Data Storyteller and Founder of #1MinuteStories Uday Kiran.
Thursday, September 7, 4:30 pm
Register now!

Training on Google applications for visually impaired.

Wed, 08/30/2023 - 12:20 -- geeta.nair

Training on Google applications for visually impaired.
Training on Google Applications for visually impaired with accessibility in mind.
Google apps are collaborative, fast, easy and help us to access data online as well as offline from any device.
Ideal Academy presents a   short term online training on some of the important google apps that are commonly used in almost all of the professions today.
The Topics we are going to cover are- google drive, google docs, google sheets, google forms, google slides, gmail labels and internet shortcuts.

Mobile Technology Online Training Program.

Wed, 08/30/2023 - 12:11 -- geeta.nair

Training Announcement: Mobile Technology Online Training Program.
We are excited to announce the Mobile Technology Online Training program, organized by Vision-Aid. Join us to explore the power of technology and its accessibility features.
Program Highlights: Learn to navigate a smartphone using built-in and downloadable assistive technologies. Gain proficiency in essential technologies that enhance accessibility.
Training Details:
Start Date: September 4th, 2023
Duration: 40 Days
Classes: Monday to Friday
Class Duration: 90 minutes

EmployABILITY 2023

Wed, 08/30/2023 - 11:46 -- geeta.nair

Greetings from the Ability Foundation! 
As you know, Ability Foundation is a national cross disability umbrella organization headquartered in Chennai, where the core areas of involvement are advocacy, empowerment, equitable opportunities, inclusion, information dissemination and public policy.  Towards this, the Foundation's activities cover a wide range from publishing, employment, media, culture, legislation, human rights and implementation of policy. 

ASR girl in blind cricket world championship

Wed, 08/30/2023 - 10:17 -- geeta.nair

Visakhapatnam: A visually challenged girl from the tribal tracts of ASR district was part of the Indian Women Cricket team that won the championship defeating Australia, in Birmingham, UK, on Saturday.

The girl, Ravani, hails from Rangasingipadu village of Hukumpeta mandal in ASR district. Born to Gopalakrishna and Chittemma, Ravani studied at the government blind school in Visakhapatnam and later joined the same school in Hyderabad for her Intermediate.

How can special education for students with disabilities be improved in India?

Wed, 08/30/2023 - 09:52 -- geeta.nair

Students with disabilities need special education and extra care which might not always be available to them. There are many challenges to this, the mindset of people, lack of awareness, shortage of trained teachers and a lot more.

Despite the challenges, there are also many opportunities to improve special education in India. These opportunities include:

Shedding Ignorance!

Shedding Ignorance!

Sixty-three-year-old Shankardas was born sighted to a middle-income family in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. He started losing his vision when he was studying in Class 7. And soon he became totally blind, finding it extremely difficult to continue with his education.

His family was not aware of special schools for blind students and the surrounding community also proved to be discouraging. Shankardas was told that even educated sighted people remain jobless and given his blindness, there was no chance for him to have a career.

Accountant and Assistant

Fri, 08/25/2023 - 10:50 -- geeta.nair

MINERAL EXPLORATION & CONSULTANCY LIMITED (MECL)
(A MINIRATNA-I GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ENTERPRISE)
 Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Bhavan,
 Highland Drive Road, Seminary Hills, 
Nagpur-440006 (Maharashtra),
CIN: U13100MH1972GOI016078 Phone: 0712-2510-310/141/142/143 
Website: www.mecl.co.in 

Advertisement No.: 02/Rectt./2023 

Training

Tue, 08/22/2023 - 14:36 -- geeta.nair

Do you have the skills to land your dream job?

A degree or qualification isn’t the only thing an employer is looking for. You need a set of professional and interpersonal skills to compete in the job market.

We’ve got you covered!

Register for this upcoming session with Senior HR Specialist & Trainer, Saman Singh to enhance your employability skills.

Join us for an interactive session on
Monday, August 28 at 4.30 pm
about how you can improve your job prospects!

Leaping forward!

Twenty-four-year-old Muskan Bhut hails from Odisha. She and her elder sister are visually impaired by birth. Despite their low vision, the siblings managed to study in mainstream school and college. But this involved straining their eyes to read and write. This had an adverse effect on the remaining eyesight, and left the parents worried for the future of their daughters.

Breaking Barriers: AccessAbility Event at Lovely Professional University

Saksham is delighted to announce an exciting three-day event called Breaking Barriers: AccessAbility Event at Lovely Professional University from 26th to 28th August.
Saksham is delighted to announce an exciting three-day event called Breaking Barriers: AccessAbility Event at Lovely Professional University from 26th to 28th August, dedicated to promoting accessibility and inclusivity. On Day 1, we have lined up exciting events where you can win fantastic prizes.

Multiple posts (Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board -DSSSB)

Fri, 08/11/2023 - 15:09 -- geeta.nair

GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI 
Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board 
FC-18, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, KARKARDOOMA, DELHI-110092
Website: https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in 
No. F.1 (94)/P&P-I/DSSSB/2023/1971  

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit :https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in/sites/default/files/DSSSB/marquee-files/advt_...

Last date for  online application form :15.09.2023

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