E-textbooks for visually challenged kids by June
According to the order, the Department of Public Instructions constituted the committee to take steps on a PIL filed by the National Federation of the Blind (NFB).
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WHY I CHOSE TO STUDY WITH THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
This is one of those posts I’ve been meaning to write for a while but it has only ever existed as a forgotten idea, nestled in the list of thoughts I have on my phone, until now that is. Young people especially are often asked about what we’re doing with our lives and when I disclose my chosen path in response to the famous question, my answer is often met with replies such as ‘Ah interesting. ‘Cool.’ ‘That’s different.’ And I know that the reoccurring question will probably follow – ’So, why did you choose to study with The Open University?’
Hyderabad Mint to release visually impaired-friendly Rs. 20 coins soon
India Government Mint, Hyderabad (IGMH), is currently minting 2019 series visually challenged-friendly coins and will soon release Rs. 20 coins.
In a statement on Sunday, Jyoti Prakash Dash, chief general manager of IGMH said the mint rededicates itself on the foundation day to serve the nation with a wide range of products and services. He said since 2000, India stopped importing the coins from 10 foreign countries, including the UK and South Korea and, “now IGMH is in a position to export coins with latest security features.”
Now, ‘Divya Nayan’ to be developed by Central Electronics Ltd
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, February 10
The Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO) today transferred the technology for the manufacture of ‘Divya Nayan’ a personal reader for the visually impaired, to the Central Electronics Limited (CEL), a government enterprise under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, for commercial production and marketing.
Visually-challenged filmmaker Benoy K Behl on how yoga helped him cope
A new lease of life: Post his new documentary on yoga, visually-challenged filmmaker Benoy K Behl on how the practice helped him cope with his reality
Five years ago, filmmaker Benoy K Behl almost went blind. “It happened quite suddenly in the winter of 2015 when I was at home (in Delhi). By the time the swelling in my eyes had subsided, the damage to my optic nerve was already done,” says Behl.
QR codes and postal ballots: Voting made easy and inclusive
New Delhi: From postal ballots to QR code-enabled voter slips, the polling for the Delhi assembly elections Saturday had many firsts to its credit.
Delhi became the first state to experiment with postal ballots, so that voting more convenient for those with severe disabilities or above the age of 80 years.
Ameerullah Siddiqui, a voter from Okhla constituency, who has an orthopaedic impairment, said the ballot paper was sent to him about seven days in advance by the returning officer. He cast his vote and sent it back the same day.
First time in Nagaland, Blind Football demo/training camp on Feb 15 & 16
DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 10 (MExN): For the first time in Nagaland, a Blind Football Demo/Training Camp will be conducted at the Don Bosco Higher Secondary School Ground, Riverbelt Colony, Dimapur on February 15 and 16.
The Nagaland State Disability Forum (NSDF) and Prodigals' Home (PH), Dimapur are the organizing partners in collaboration with the Indian Blind Football Federation (IBFF), informed a press release from the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Diethono Nakhro.
13-year-old motivational speaker passes away
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, February 9
Thirteen-year-old visually impaired Prerna Sharma, who was a motivational speaker, died at the PGIMER here today. She was suffering from jaundice.
An inspiration for students of the City Beautiful, she was honoured with ‘Outstanding Creative Child with Disabilities’ by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Last year, Prerna Sharma, who was a student of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Dhanas, was awarded a commendation certificate during the Republic Day function in Chandigarh.
Aurangabad man becomes first visually-impaired Indian to finish Ironman race
Defying all odds, a man from Aurangabad scripted history by becoming the first visually-impaired Indian to finish an Ironman triathlon in Dubai that involved swimming, bicycling and running.
Niket Dalal, 38, achieved the feat with the help of his sighted ally, Arham Shaikh, 27. The Ironman 70.3 consists of a 1.9km swim, 90km bicycle ride and 21.1km marathon that needs to be wrapped up under 8 hours without taking a break.
Statue of Unity to get divyang-friendly
The world’s tallest statue, ‘Statue of Unity’ in Gujarat’s Narmada, which is visited daily by over 5,000 tourists, including elders and persons with disabilities (PwDs,) is all set for an upgrade to make it completely disabled-friendly.
The 182-metre-tall engineering marvel that was founded in a memorial tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Gujarat has recently got the tag of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s ‘8 Wonders of SCO’. It is also said to be on the itinerary list of US President Donald Trump who is expected to visit India in the last week of February this year.
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