SHILLONG, May 26: In a first-of-its-kind initiative conceived to cater particularly to the visually impaired, the NIT Meghalaya has started a computer training centre located at its temporary campus in Bijni Complex, Laitumkhrah.
The institute has taken this initiative with the objective of enhancing the livelihood of the visually impaired individuals. As per official figures, there are around 2,300 visually impaired people in the state.

Bhubaneshwar Bhubaneshwar, May 16 (360info) Designing museums for people with disabilities is a critical step towards democratising the arts and challenging power relations within museums.

When Akhileshwari*, a person with visual impairment, visited a museum in Bangalore with her visually impaired friends, the authorities told them, "this museum is not accessible for people like you".

Two years ago, a student with 100% visual impairment came to Pune from Nanded with hopes of pursuing Psychology and becoming a music therapist. With her, her brother and mother also shifted to support her in the new city. However, the 20-year-old is now studying Political Science at one of the top SPPU-affiliated colleges instead.

Disney star to offer Indian sign language and audio feed for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024

Disney Star and India Signing Hands (ISH) announce Indian Sign Language (ISL) feed for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup starting June 2. Available for 10 matches, including India’s, semis, and finals. ISL feed and audio descriptive feed on Disney+ Hotstar and Star Sports Network. First time ICC Men’s T20 World Cup features sign language and descriptive commentary, enhancing accessibility for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and visually impaired users. Disney+ Hotstar first to offer ISL for LIVE cricket.

15-year-old Vanshika says she wants to crack the UPSC Civil Services Examination and become an IAS officer.

Vanshika (15) who was born with a visual impairment scored 96% in the CBSE Class 10 results that were declared on Monday. A student of the Institute for the Blind, Sector 26, Chandigarh, Vanshika says she wants to crack the UPSC Civil Service Examination and become an IAS officer.

She aspires to work towards the empowerment of visually impaired students and make a friendly environment for them. (Handout)

New Delhi, May 9

Working towards inclusivity and accessibility in the entertainment industry, the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) has partnered with PVR INOX, India’s largest cinema exhibitor, to co-host a special first show of a movie, ‘Srikanth’, on the first day of its release on Friday at 10 am.