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Visually Impaired 14 Year Old Raped in Gujarat

Fri, 06/07/2013 - 14:58 -- deepti.gahrotra

A 14-year-old blind girl was allegedly raped by her neighbour in Odhav area of the city, police said today.

The girl was asleep on the terrace of her house on Sunday night when Manish Parmar (25), the accused, forcibly took her to his terrace and raped her, police said.

Her elder sister approached the police yesterday.

"Parmar, was arrested late last night. He has confessed to his crime and has been sent to judicial custody," Odhav Police Inspector V D Brahmbhatt said.

Blind body helps visually impaired children see success

Fri, 06/07/2013 - 14:56 -- deepti.gahrotra

Blind students under the Economically Weaker Section category made a mark for themselves despite their limitations. The average score of a group of 20 such students is 7 CGPA in the class 10 board exams. 

They are put up at the National Association for the Blind. “The National Association for the Blind prepares them for their integration into mainstream schools,” said principal Shantha Rangarajan. The students go to different schools.

Magic in their hands

Fri, 06/07/2013 - 14:52 -- deepti.gahrotra

A reflexology session leaves Vipasha Sinha not only relaxed, but also inspired. From a clutch of visually-impaired therapists, she learns what it means to make the most of life

A testimony in the feedback book of Naturals Beauty Salon on R.K. Salai: “Uthira Kumar has magic in his hands.” You know it is true when he gets to work. Like a magician sending his subjects into a trance at a snap of his fingers, 30-year-old reflexology therapist Uthira has his clients feeling drowsy by skilful use of his fingers on their feet.

Career Centric Computer Training; Basic Computer Training

Career Centric Computer Training; Basic Computer Training for Visually Impaired by Mitra Jyothi in technical collaboration with Enable India 

This is an initiative from Mitra Jyothi - Enable India team towards giving quality computer training for visually impaired people. The main goal of this course is to increase the candidate’s knowledge on Computer Basics and making them efficient in using computers independently. This will increase the employment opportunities, betterment of existing job, and for higher studies.

Blind girl moves court for admission to science stream

Wed, 06/05/2013 - 15:43 -- deepti.gahrotra

Reshma Dileep, an academically bright 15-year-old blind student is fighting the system to enroll into a science course at Government Fisheries Higher Secondary School, Nattika, Thrissur. Reshma secured nine A+ and an A grade in Humanities in the SSLC but was denied admission to science groups stating that she won't be able to perform practical experiments which is a course requirement.

NHFDC and Punjab National Bank signs an MOU to facilitate concessional credit to PwDs on refinance basis

Wed, 06/05/2013 - 11:19 -- deepti.gahrotra

National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC), Department of Disability Affairs, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and Punjab National Bank (PNB) signed MOU to facilitate concessional credit to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) on all India basis here. Chairman-cum-Managing Director, NHFDC, Shri Harsh Bhal and Shri S.S Bhatia, General Manager, PNB signed on the MOU. 

Economic Officer

Mon, 06/03/2013 - 15:22 -- deepti.gahrotra

Vacancy number: 1305072045
 
Post: economic officer in planning commission
 
Pay Scale: Rs.9,300 – 34,800  with Grade Pay Rs.34,800
 
Age: not exceeding 30 years
 
The post is unreserved. The post is suitable for physically challenged persons with disability viz. Blindness or Low Vision i.e. Partially Blind (PB)
 
Essential Educational Qualification:

Physics Lecturer

Mon, 06/03/2013 - 15:17 -- deepti.gahrotra

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit http://www.upsconline.nic.in
Last date for receipt of completed application is 13.06.2013

Vacancy number: 13050705352
 
Post: Physics lecturer in Directorate general of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (EME), Ministry of Defense. 

Disabled Rights advocacy group formulates 5 point agenda

Fri, 05/31/2013 - 16:53 -- deepti.gahrotra

Urging India to take lead the cause of the disabled, a coalition of NGOs from over 15 states have come up with a draft recommendation demanding integration of disability in the broader national and global discourse. 

Disability has not been included in the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDG) of 2000, which is nearing end of its time-frame in the year 2015. Therefore, rights activists say it is better to focus on evolving a new framework rather than dwelling upon the "shortfalls in the MDG." 

Inclusion of children with disabilities benefits society as a whole

Fri, 05/31/2013 - 12:47 -- deepti.gahrotra

Children with disabilities and their communities would both benefit if society focused on what those children can achieve, rather than what they cannot do, according to UNICEF's annual State of the World's Children's report.

Concentrating on the abilities and potential of children with disabilities would create benefits for society as a whole, says the report released today.

No handout from National Commission for Persons with Disability

Fri, 05/31/2013 - 12:16 -- deepti.gahrotra

The Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs, Mustapha Atila has reiterated that the National Commission for Persons with Disability was not set up by the APC government to offer gifts or handouts; stressing that the commission should only focus on creating the enabling environment for persons with disabilities in Sierra Leone.

Denied by IIT JEE, Blind Topper Kartik Sawhney Opts for Stanford

Fri, 05/31/2013 - 12:12 -- deepti.gahrotra

How blind is India's education system? While some top officials at CBSE and IIT JEE committee mull over this question, a brilliant, hard working and smart student has decided that it's better to take his talents abroad where they will be fully appreciated rather than waste his energy trying to fight the system in India. And oh, did we forget to mention. The student in question happens to be visually impaired.

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