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Multi Tasking Staff (MTS)

Thu, 01/16/2014 - 12:41 -- geeta.nair
HQ Maintenance Command, IAF
Indian Air Force (IAF)
Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for further information and application format, kindly refer to the Employment News dated 11 January 2014, page no. 17
The last date of application is  10.02.2014
Applications are invited from eligible Indian Citizens for recruitment  against Group 'C' posts at the following Stations/Units located under HQ Maintenance Command, Indian Air Force.
Post: MTS
No. of post: 01 for VH

Pupil survey: Issues raised by Hatekar were genuine

Thu, 01/16/2014 - 12:26 -- nikita.jain

Is study material available in Marathi or Hindi? No, said 75% students of the Mumbai University in a survey conducted by students. This was one of the many issues raised by econometrics professor Neeraj Hatekar in his infamous press conference that cost him his job.

Many among the visually-challenged added there was no study material available for them. Among other matters raised by Hatekar, the first year students said only one remedial lecture was conducted for them in the entire year.

Interactive ebook to inspire visually-impaired children to reach for the stars

Thu, 01/16/2014 - 11:27 -- nikita.jain

The book, titled 'Reach for the Stars: Touch, Look, Listen, Learn,' is inspired by a latest Hubble Space Telescope image of the colourful '30 Doradus Nebula' - a giant star-forming region.

"We want to convince children that science is cool, is fun and that anybody could be a scientist, if they want to," said astronomer Elena Sabbi of the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in Baltimore, Maryland and the inspiration behind this project.

Lower Division Clerk (LDC)

Wed, 01/15/2014 - 15:42 -- geeta.nair
Central Ammunition Depot Pulgaon
Distt: Wardha (MS)
Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for further information and application format, kindly refer to the Employment News dated 4 January 2014, page no. 3

The last date of application is  24.01.2014

Electronic cane made of UPVC

to help overcome the handicap, the Vision Aid Charitable Services Society (VACSS) here has come out with an electronic cane.

The cane measuring 20 inches is made of UPVC. It comprises a sensor with transmitter and receiver at the lower-end, a vibrator close to the grip and works on a rechargeable battery.

Beeps and vibrations

GW Micro provides Window-Eyes free to Microsoft Office users

Wed, 01/15/2014 - 11:58 -- nikita.jain

If visually impaired people wanted to use the Microsoft Office suite, before NVDA, they'd have to purchase a screen reader – either JAWS for Windows, or Window Eyes. today, a partnership will enhance this access at no cost to users.

GW Micro has forged a partnership with Microsoft which will offer users of Microsoft Office versions starting with Office 2010 a free copy of Window-Eyes.

Blind teacher knows no limits

Tue, 01/14/2014 - 17:16 -- nikita.jain

A young Smyrna man has not let being blind dash his dreams of going away to college, traveling overseas and teaching other impaired children how to be more independent.

Greg Aikens, 29, has tackled many obstacles to obtain both educational and professional success, including winning the Learning Ally National Achievement Award.

Aikens is one of six people from across the United States who will receive $6,000 and travel to the Learning Ally’s National Gala celebration in Washington, D.C. this April.

Computer Training programme announcement for persons with blindness or low vision coupled with netbook subsidy scheme

Mon, 01/13/2014 - 17:00 -- nizam.mohd

Saksham brings two batches of five seats each this summer of a unique computer training programme with kind support from HCL

Batch 1: In collaboration with National Association for the Blind, Delhi State Branch will be conducted at computer training unit, National Association for the Blind, , Sector 5, R.K. Puram, New Delhi.  In addition

Spoken English and Computer Training Programme at Divya Jyothi Charitable Trust, Mysore

Mon, 01/13/2014 - 16:58 -- nizam.mohd

Divya Jyothi Charitable Trust, Mysore, is offering courses in Spoken English and Computer Training for visually impaired students.

The course duration is 9 months starting from June 2013 to March 2014. The date of commencement is 17 June 2013.

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