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Kibo App

Thu, 04/09/2020 - 11:48 -- geeta.nair

*Latest update* of your favourite Reading and Learning companion, *Kibo app* compatible with Android 10 is now available on Playstore, with newly-added *Covid-19 Assist, Translation for Images and Enhanced PDF OCR Reading with more options to share, copy and Save*.

Thereby, making Kibo your one-stop solution to access any Printed, Handwritten and Digital content - like *PDF, Audio, Docx Word, Txt, Epub and Daisy*, that too across multiple Indian and overseas languages. It helps you read your Whatsapp images and you can even capture photo and Kibo reads it for you.

Visually impaired children contribute savings to relief fund

Thu, 04/09/2020 - 11:07 -- geeta.nair

Children of the National Association for the Blind (NAB) at Gaulapar in Haldwani have contributed their personal savings amounting to Rs 11,000 to the CM relief fund. The amount comprising savings made by the children from their pocket money was handed over to the BJP state president Bansidhar Bhagat.

Visually-impaired persons, who sell snacks on trains, face loss of income due to lockdown

Wed, 04/08/2020 - 11:22 -- geeta.nair

For over 10 days now, with no work, the daily source of income has stopped, they said

Dharman, who lives near Samiyar railway gate in Maraimalai Nagar, is unsure of when he will go back to his daily job. Before the lockdown, Dharman and several other residents of the area who are visually impaired, used to sell snacks on the trains that run from Beach to Chengalpet.

Coronavirus: Being blind during the pandemic

Wed, 04/08/2020 - 10:53 -- geeta.nair

The coronavirus pandemic has caused daily difficulties for everyone. But what if you are visually impaired? Blind journalist Kate Pounds explores the particular challenges the virus has thrown up.

As the train approached London Waterloo on my last journey home from work before lockdown, a fellow passenger remarked he didn't want to press the button to open the doors because of Coronavirus.

It got me thinking. As someone who cannot see, I have to touch objects and surfaces much more than your average person.

COVID-19: Maharashtra govt launches helpline to address mental health concerns

Tue, 04/07/2020 - 15:52 -- geeta.nair

COVID-19: Maharashtra govt launches helpline to address mental health concerns

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a large impact on the mental health of Indians, with many feeling unsafe, leading to a rise in anxiety and stress. To alleviate these mental health concerns, Mpower, a pioneer in Indian mental healthcare has partnered with Government of Maharashtra and the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to launch a toll-free helpline number – 1800-120-820050 called ‘BMC-Mpower 1on1’ that will be available to citizens 24x7.

Need groceries or vegetables? Call these helplines set up for disabled people during the lockdown

Tue, 04/07/2020 - 11:12 -- geeta.nair

In many cities across India, NGOs and state government agencies have set up helplines and delivery services for disabled people during the coronavirus lockdown. We have put together a list for you and this will be updated on a regular basis. If you would like to add to this list, email editor@newzhook.com

COVID-19: Residents administer compassion street by street

Thu, 04/02/2020 - 11:03 -- geeta.nair

The RWA at Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Nagar in Thiruvanmiyur is getting “street representatives” to identify people in need and help them

At Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Nagar in Thiruvanmiyur, the Residents Welfare Association identifies those people who may be at a greater disadvantage than most others on account of the COVID-19 situation, and provide them with the necessary succour. This work is orchestrated by street representatives.

Born Visually Impaired, 15 YO Overcame Bullying To Inspire Many With Songs, Words

Wed, 04/01/2020 - 15:58 -- geeta.nair

Though born visually impaired, Hannah, today, is the youngest and sought after motivational speakers in Kerala. She has also written and recorded many songs for her YouTube Channel which has almost 1000 subscribers and has garnered over 20,000 views.

Hannah Alice Simon, 15, had to face a lot of difficulties in her childhood. Being visually-impaired from birth, Hannah didn’t have many friends to play with and went through a lot of bullying from other children, being often called a ‘ghost’ or a ‘devil’.
 

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