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Workshop on Accessible Banking for the Visually Impaired

Tue, 05/27/2014 - 11:44 -- nikita.jain

This workshop will consist of demonstration and hands-on experience on the following topics.

1. Demonstration about the functionality of Talking ATM machines

2. Online railway Ticket booking: Participants will see demonstration of
online railway ticket booking

3. Use of Online banking: Participants will learn to use internet banking of different banks for various purposes such as checking statements, funds transfer, and more.

4. Mobile banking: The use of mobile apps of certain banks will be demonstrated.

Advanced Diploma in Physiotherapy

Mon, 05/26/2014 - 11:28 -- nikita.jain

The Physiotherapy College for Visually Impaired would like to announce that it will be undertaking application for the course named “Advanced Diploma in Physiotherapy” starting coming academic year for its first year.

The said course is approved by the Ahmedabad University.

The course is designed in an effort to improve the quality of education of students studying in our college.

We would like to make sure that our course is up-to-date with the latest advances in the field of physiotherapy.

Braille isn't 'embattled' – we're on the cusp of a golden age for blind people

Fri, 05/23/2014 - 19:20 -- nikita.jain

Far from heralding the death of a great medium, technology may be ushering in a new era of access and greater independence Imagine a situation where you walk into your favourite restaurant and ask for the menu, only to be told it isn't available. Chances are it wouldn't stay your favourite for very long.

As a braillist – someone who uses braille – the dream for me is when the opposite happens. A small number of chain restaurants offer menus in braille; sometimes, they're even up to date.

ReadEasy+

QUICK OVERVIEW

ReadEasy+ is machine that reads to you.

It will read practically any printed text out loud within seconds, in your choice of human sounding voices.

Simply line your document up against the right hand edge of ReadEasy+'s case, press "Capture" and within a few seconds your document is being read out loud to you.

  • Accuracy: ReadEasy+ uses the latest camera and recognition technology to ensure it is as accurate as possible, even on complicated newspaper layouts or tins of food.

Readit

QUICK OVERVIEW

Readit is a highly advanced portable autoreader / CCTV system for close up work.

Weighing just 690 grams (1.1 lbs) it is the ideal solution for computer users of all ability levels.

Lex

QUICK OVERVIEW

Lex is for any visually impaired computer user, who wants near instant, easy and accurate access to printed documents.
It has been specifically designed for the requirements of students, business professionals and anyone on the move with a laptop PC.Lex weighs just 720 grams (1.6 lbs) making it easy to take with you wherever you go. It also takes up very little space.

3 Year Diploma in Computer Applications - June 2014

Thu, 05/22/2014 - 16:11 -- nikita.jain

 
JSS Mahavidyapeetha, Karnataka is the first Polytechnic of its kind in the Country to offer professional education.  Six Diploma Courses of three years namely Architecture, Commercial Practice, Computer Science &  Jewellery Designing and Technology, Electronics & Communication and Computer Applications for the Visually Impaired are offered for Orthopedically Handicapped, Hearing Impaired, and Visually Impaired students at Diploma level.

Article 50 Authentic texts

Thu, 05/22/2014 - 15:53 -- shalini.singh
The Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish texts of the present Convention shall be equally authentic. 
 
 IN WITNESS THEREOF the undersigned plenipotentiaries, being duly authorized thereto by their respective Governments, have signed the present Convention. 

Article 48 Denunciation

Thu, 05/22/2014 - 15:48 -- shalini.singh
A State Party may denounce the present Convention by written notification to the Secretary-General of the United Nations. The denunciation shall become effective one year after the date of receipt of the notification by the Secretary-General

Article 45 Entry into force

Thu, 05/22/2014 - 15:30 -- shalini.singh
1. The present Convention shall enter into force on the thirtieth day after the deposit of the twentieth instrument of ratification or accession. 
 
2. For each State or regional integration organization ratifying, formally confirming or acceding to the present Convention after the deposit of the twentieth such instrument, the Convention shall enter into force on the thirtieth day after the deposit of its own such instrument. 

Article 44 Regional integration organizations

Thu, 05/22/2014 - 15:28 -- shalini.singh
1. “Regional integration organization” shall mean an organization constituted by sovereign States of a given region, to which its member States have transferred competence in respect of matters governed by the present Convention. Such organizations shall declare, in their instruments of formal confirmation or accession, the extent of their competence with respect to matters governed by the present Convention. Subsequently, they shall inform the depositary of any substantial modification in the extent of their competence. 
 

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