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Braille books and magazines displayed at the 31st Kolkata Book Fair |
A stall put up by the social welfare organisation, ‘Voice of World’, at the 31st Kolkata book fair, gave the visitors a chance to view the world of visually impaired people. Books and magazines on... |
General |
26/Jul/2012 |
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Technology Helps Blind Barrel Racer |
Legally blind Brittney Holland can't remember a time when she wasn't barrel racing. At just 15, the Aledo (Texas, U.S.A.) native has already made quite a name for herself.
Barrel racing is a horse... |
Adventure and Sports |
26/Jul/2012 |
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Infrared navigation system developed in India |
It may turn out to be the most revolutionary step in the field of visual disability since Louis Braille’s embossed dots on thick paper in 1829. Divya Drishti, or divine sight, is a high-tech,... |
Product and Technology |
26/Jul/2012 |
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Blind C.E.O. proves vision has nothing to do with sight |
With more than 29 years of combined experience and education in the high tech sector, Sharlyn Ayotte’s drive to make accessible materials available to the blind community resulted in the launch of... |
General |
26/Jul/2012 |
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Round Table India conducts 9th Blind People Car Rally |
The ninth Round Table Blind People car rally was organised jointly by the Round Table India (R.T.I.) and Blind People's Association (B.P.A.) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
A feature of this rally was that... |
Adventure and Sports |
26/Jul/2012 |
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Techniques improve factory efficiency at Industries for blind |
Annah Poteat travels across North Carolina (U.S.) helping manufacturing facilities increase their efficiency through N.C. State University’s Industrial Extension Service. She’s a specialist in Lean... |
Education and Employment |
26/Jul/2012 |
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Easy passage for blind people |
Under the ‘White Cane Path Project’ visually impaired people can look forward to a safer trip to the shopping mall, restaurants etc., in Penang, Malaysia.
The Rotary Club is funding a 1.5 kilometre... |
General |
26/Jul/2012 |
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Map Snapper |
Visiting your favourite restaurant or pub may no longer be a chore. Now, pointing your cell phone in a particular direction, can precisely establish its location, and the easiest way to get there.... |
Product and Technology |
26/Jul/2012 |
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‘Wayfinder’ to help visually impaired people of Birmingham |
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Product and Technology |
26/Jul/2012 |
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More job avenues for blind: PM promises federation |
After series of fruitful discussions with the members of the National Federation of the Blind (N.F.B.), the Prime Minister Mr. Manmohan Singh has assured to bring about reforms, to improve the... |
Education and Employment |
26/Jul/2012 |
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