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Maharashtra elections: 746 elderly and disabled persons vote from home in Than

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 11:29 -- geeta.nair

Maharashtra elections: 746 elderly and disabled persons vote from home in Thane
A total of 746 persons above the age of 85 as well as those with disabilities have cast vote from their homes in Maharashtra's Thane district for the upcoming state assembly elections, an official said on Tuesday. In all, 933 persons from 18 assembly constituencies of the district had registered for the home voting facility for the November 20 state polls.

Up accessibility for persons with disabilities: Panel chief

Fri, 11/08/2024 - 11:11 -- geeta.nair

State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities Madhvi Kataria today held a review meeting with the Department of Urban Planning to assess the current status of public buildings under the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan (Accessible India Campaign) and explore further measures to make Chandigarh a more inclusive city for persons with disabilities (PwDs).

The meeting focused on ensuring compliance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, which mandates standards for accessibility in physical environments, transportation and communication systems.

Taj Mahal Hotel Introduces Menus In Braille Across All Its Restaurants In Delhi To Enhance Accessibility, Inclusion

Fri, 11/08/2024 - 10:34 -- geeta.nair

New Delhi, Nov 7, 2024: Taj Mahal, New Delhi, has introduced menus in Braille across all its restaurants in a step towards creating an environment where luxury and accessibility merge, allowing guests to enjoy the freedom of choice and the joy of taste with dignity.

Vision for the visually-impaired

Fri, 11/08/2024 - 10:30 -- geeta.nair

Since its launch in 2022–23, Project Drishti, an initiative by RC Indore Uptown, RID 3040, has screened 726 visually-impaired ­children. Of these, 28 children were identified for corrective surgeries. “We have successfully completed 21 ­surgeries, enabling the children to regain their vision. We are also working on corneal transplants for seven more children,” says PDG Sanjeev Gupta, a club member. In addition, six children received spectacles, and 15 were given low-vision devices.

Inspiring journey of Bhavya Shah, visually impaired boy making waves after Samay Raina's India's Got Latent

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 10:49 -- geeta.nair

Here is the inspiring journey of Bhavya Shah, a visually impaired comedian who pursued education at Stanford University of the USA and is now making waves after his appearance on Samay Raina's India's Got Latent.

Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Rules, 2024 notified

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 15:10 -- geeta.nair

Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Rules, 2024 notified
The Rules have been notified by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment under Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Key highlights of the amended Rules
Application for disability certificate: Required Documents for disability certificate include proof of identity, recent photograph (not older than six months) and Aadhaar card.

Ritu Singh inaugurates computer lab for visually impaired boys

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 11:18 -- geeta.nair

JAMMU, Oct 23: To equip visually impaired students with essential skills, inaugurated the Annie Smart Class and Computer Lab at the Residential School for Visually Impaired (Boys) here today.
The lab was inaugurated by Ritu Singh, Trustee of the Maharaja Hari Singh Social & Educational Foundation in collaboration with Department of Social Welfare.
Speaking on the occasion, Ritu Singh emphasized the significance of bridging the digital divide for students with special needs.

1st ever sensory theatre for visually-challenged staged

Tue, 10/22/2024 - 11:23 -- geeta.nair

1st ever sensory theatre for visually-challenged staged
Guwahati: A first-of-its-kind experimental theatrical performance staged at the city’s Sri Sri Madhabdev International Auditorium on Monday transported around a hundred visually-challenged audience members into a world where their senses and imagination blended, transcending physical limitations.
Meticulously tailored play for the special audience, titled “Tomar Nibir Mayare”, marked the first-ever such initiative in the northeast.

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