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DU drops math awareness from semester exam list |
Delhi University has dropped Mathematical Awareness, a foundation course which replaces Building Mathematical Ability for the visually impaired, from the date-sheet of the end-semester exams set to... |
Education and Employment |
17/Oct/2013 |
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Levelling the playing field |
The latest Supreme Court ruling on the rights of persons with disabilities has struck down an arbitrary proviso in current government policy that had become an impediment in the mandatory reservation... |
Judgments |
16/Oct/2013 |
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Blind faith in justice: Visually impaired lawyers fight for differently-abled |
It was his moment of glory when the Supreme Court, in a landmark judgment on October 8, 2013, ordered three per cent reservation to all differently-abled persons in central and state government jobs... |
Judgments |
16/Oct/2013 |
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Soccer meets dodgeball in Goalball, a thrilling sport for the visually impaired |
Libby Daugherty strides on the goalball court as if she owns it. Wearing the blackout goggles that leave all players in complete darkness, the 15-year-old from Mesquite kneels to feel the string that... |
Adventure and Sports |
16/Oct/2013 |
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Visual loss no barrier for MNC job |
At a time when the visually impaired in the state are struggling to find a niche for themselves in the highly competitive world, a visually challenged woman from Malayattoor is making a living... |
Education and Employment |
15/Oct/2013 |
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The Light Within: Stories of resilience and triumphs |
Engineers and mechanics from around the country needing specialised help with repairs turn to Riyazuddin, a visually-impaired motorcycle mechanic in Bhopal who can tell what is wrong with an engine... |
Achievements |
15/Oct/2013 |
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Visually impaired students find it tough to get writers |
Visually impaired students have a tough time finding an efficient examination writer. This was highlighted by a recent instance of a Class IX state board student in Nerul. As the school semester... |
Education and Employment |
15/Oct/2013 |
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Microsoft touts easier browsing for the blind and visually impared with Internet Explorer 11 |
In an official new blog post, Microsoft is highlighting an improvement that comes with Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 8.1 that provides easier browsing for the blind and visually impaired. There is... |
Product and Technology |
11/Oct/2013 |
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Meghalaya HC directs release of visually-impaired man |
Meghalaya High Court yesterday directed the state government to release a visually-impaired man, Lackson S Sangma, arrested along with 25 other volunteers of Garo Hills State Movement Committee (... |
Discrimination |
11/Oct/2013 |
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Reserve 3% govt jobs for disabled, Supreme Court tells Centre |
A marathon legal struggle for a level-playing field brought something to cheer about for at least 4 crore people with disabilities in India as the Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in favour of a... |
Education and Employment |
10/Oct/2013 |
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