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When ophthalmologists saw the world through Braille |
Visually challenged children lead workshop for doctors
In a paradox of sorts, ophthalmologists in the city on Sunday took part in a workshop led by visually challenged children. They taught the... |
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06/Jan/2020 |
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New Braille calendar in Odia for the visually impaired |
The visually impaired in Odisha will welcome the New Year with a new calendar for 2020 like all others.
Braille calendars with Odia information from the Odia almanac that were printed by the Red... |
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03/Jan/2020 |
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RBI launches app for visually challenged to identify currency notes |
Users of 'MANI' app will have to scan the notes using the camera, it said adding that the audio output to give our results will be in Hindi and English.
MUMBAI: With an eye to aid the differently-... |
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02/Jan/2020 |
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Odisha student designs glasses for visually-impaired, will help deaf people too |
The idea of making a special glass came to the teenager’s mind when he saw visually-impaired people of his village wear dark glasses, but it did not help them.
A class 8 student of a school in Odisha... |
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31/Dec/2019 |
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How this Anand Mahindra-backed startup is empowering the visually impaired |
At Bengaluru’s Jyothi Seva Home for Blind Children, a particular second grader was once addicted to something that appeared like a gaming device. Despite getting repeatedly reprimanded from his... |
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30/Dec/2019 |
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Disability rights experts share the high points of 2019 & wishes for 2020 |
2019 was a year of highs and lows for the disability sector in India. From the first deaf candidate to contest the Lok Sabha elections to accessibility in elections getting a major push, there was a... |
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27/Dec/2019 |
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How smart tech could transform disabled people's lives |
Within a generation, technology has radically changed the way most people live their lives.
Smartphones and other devices are an added layer of convenience for many people - but they are making it... |
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27/Dec/2019 |
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Delhi restaurants will now have menus in Braille |
The Delhi govt has recently passed an order to almost 400 hotel and restaurants stating that they should print menus in Braille.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi State Commissioner of Person with Disabilities (... |
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27/Dec/2019 |
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PowerOfOne – P Narahari is on a mission to make Madhya Pradesh disabled-friendly |
P Narahari is Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Public Relations Department and Managing Director, Madhyam, in the Madhya Pradesh government. 43-year-old Narahari has won over 40 awards, many of them... |
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26/Dec/2019 |
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It’s taken time, but glad women’s blind cricket has begun, says G. K. Mahantesh |
Blind cricket for men has a long history but blind cricket for women in India received a shot in the arm last week with the first-ever Nationals held here.
Seven State teams took part in a Twenty20... |
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24/Dec/2019 |
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