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Coronavirus restrictions put extra burden on the blind community: Experts |
The novel coronavirus outbreak has forced millions of people around the world to limit what and who they touch and stay in place for the time being -- all methods to try to tamp down on the spread of... |
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27/Mar/2020 |
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We are all one Big Family – Vineet Saraiwala |
Our guest columnist this week is Vineet Saraiwala, an avid trekker, marathoner, and endurance cyclist. Vineet, who is visually impaired, is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Bangalore.
The... |
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26/Mar/2020 |
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PayTM’s growing inaccessibility for blind users throws spotlight on issues with most websites |
From paying for his milk supplies to booking flight tickets, the PayTM app is a go-to resource for well-known disability rights activist George Abraham.
PayTM is a digital payments platform that... |
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26/Mar/2020 |
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Make COVID-19 info accessible to persons with disabilities’ |
Centre asks States to make all details available in Braille and audio format
The Union Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry on Monday asked all States and Union Territories to make information... |
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24/Mar/2020 |
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5 tips for the blind to stay safe from Coronavirus pandemic |
5 tips for the blind to stay safe from Coronavirus pandemic
Blindness in the time of Coronavirus could be dangerous for some, especially if they live in a densely populated country like India.
What... |
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23/Mar/2020 |
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My Life Is More ‘Disposable’ During This Pandemic |
My Life Is More ‘Disposable’ During This Pandemic
The ableism and ageism being unleashed is its own sort of pestilence.
Like many people all over the world, I am not leaving the house now. For me,... |
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20/Mar/2020 |
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Climbing Blind review – elevating portrait of a higher love |
This captivating documentary focuses on the extraordinary bond between blind climber Jesse Dufton and his wife and climbing partner Molly Thompson.
Alastair Lee’s adventure documentary is meant to be... |
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20/Mar/2020 |
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Global IME Bank supports visually impaired students |
By Our Reporter
Global IME Bank, under its corporate social responsibility programme, has distributed tracksuits, bread-maker and electric iron to the visually impaired students in Shivalaya Middle... |
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19/Mar/2020 |
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Newly renovated Dehradun station is now accessible to visually impaired travellers |
The newly renovated Dehradun railway station has much to offer to travellers. Now only does the station look bright and shining, it is completely accessible to visually impaired travellers.
Home to... |
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19/Mar/2020 |
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New draft rules set to clamp down on CSR activities through trusts |
The government has made the norms for corporate social responsibility (CSR) more stringent. In new draft rules, greater onus has been put on companies for reporting details of their CSR activities... |
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18/Mar/2020 |
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