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Conference on Disability-Inclusive MDGs and Aid Effectiveness

The Bangkok Conference on Disability-Inclusive MDGs and Aid Effectiveness takes place 14-16 March 2012.

The Bangkok Conference on Disability-Inclusive MDGs and Aid Effectiveness takes place 14-16 March 2012.

The time is now for development partners to strengthen the disability-inclusiveness of their policies and programmes in
Asia-Pacific. Making a difference in the lives of 650 million persons with disabilities in Asia-Pacific will mean that the MDGs can be met globally.

4 days Aadhaar Card Camp For The Visually Impaired Persons

NAB  Department of Advocacy is organizing a Aadhar camp  for obtaining unique Identity  Card  in collaboration with the BMC (Brihan Mumbai Mahanagar Palika ) and Unique Identification Authority Of India Aadhaar which will empower
visually impaired people in accessing services such as the formal banking system and give them the opportunity to easily avail various other services provided by the Government and the private sector.

27th Annual International Technology & Persons with Disabilities

Conference: Registration
Knowbility's AccessU at CSUN

This unique conference-within-a-conference will be held February 27th and 28th in collaboration with the 27th Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference.

Knowbility has been a worldwide leader in accessible information technology since 1998. They have worked with hundreds of businesses, educational institutes, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to train staff, implement effective accessibility strategies, and monitor long term goals to reach millions of new users.

One-day Trek

Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI) is conducting a 1-day trek to Karnala Fort, Near Panvel, District Raigad, Near New Mumbai on August 15.  It is co-organised along with Young Zingaro trekking Club (YZ).  Escorts for all the blind participants will be arranged by the YZ club.

Chess Olympiad for the Blind

India is hosting the worlds highest chess event 'the 14th IBCA Chess Olympiad 2012' for visually impaired, this is the only time it is happening outside Europe since its inception in 1959.

More than 180 players from 35 countries with former World Champions, more than 25 International Masters and 100+ FIDE Rated Players will be taking part.

2nd FLASHPOINT Human Rights Film Festival

The 2nd FLASHPOINT Human Rights Film Festival will be held in New Delhi from February 3rd - 5th, 2012 at Alliance Francaise de Delhi.

This year the festival will screen 17 films that take a critical and empathetic look at several human rights issues – from religious fundamentalism, communal violence, political authoritarianism, war crimes, homophobia, surrogacy, migrant rehabilitation, women empowerment, corruption and poverty.

"Self defense: Be Alert & Be Aware!".

Whether sighted or non-sighted, all of us need to learn few tips or take some measures to keep ourselves safe when in a crowded place, in a social gathering or while traveling, etc.

The numerous discussions we have lately seen, on this forum as well as other platforms surrounding this topic gave us the idea to conduct a session to help provide some kind of guidance to all.

Thanks for the wonderful response that we received from you. Well, as promised, here we are, with the details of our next session for you on "Self defense: Be Alert & Be Aware!".

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