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Why Inclusive language matters - Guest Column by Monika Kshatriya, Member, iDare

Mon, 09/02/2019 - 11:36 -- geeta.nair

Divyang or Disabled? Person with autism or autistic? World over, the disability sector is divided on the correct terminology and as Monika Kshatriya, member of Goa-based advocacy group, iDare points out, the debate should lead us in India to seriously think about the need to develop an inclusive language.

Across the disability sector, the house is divided on politically correct terminology or Inclusive Language. Not just over terms that are usable but whether we must stress on it at all considering that there are far bigger issues to deal with.

How to Be an Ally to People with Disabilities

Mon, 09/02/2019 - 11:33 -- geeta.nair

Disability is often overlooked in the quest for wokeness.

Race, class, gender, sexual orientation are often more readily apparent than disability, carry far less stigma, are a lot sexier and even come with a rainbow! It makes sense to pay attention to disability, though: it’s  powerful intersection between all things (race, class, gender, sexual orientation), and of course, is the only minority group anyone can join any day.

Inclusive Stem is out to make hands-on science learning accessible to blind & low vision Indians

Fri, 08/30/2019 - 11:38 -- geeta.nair

Education and career prospects in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are elusive for many blind and low vision people in India. The Inclusive Stem is out to change that. Read more about the young people behind this much needed initiative.

A member of the risk analytics team at NBFC Clips Capital, 22-year-old Shakul Raj Sonkar uses artificial intelligence (AI) in his work. The 22-year-old loves data sciences and being part of an emerging field globally is very exciting.

IGMC eye bank gives vision to 250 in 9 yrs

Fri, 08/30/2019 - 11:09 -- geeta.nair

Tribune News Service

 

Shimla, August 25

As many as 250 visually impaired patients got their vision restored at the Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) and hospital with the help of donated eyes. Over 1,100 live donors have donated their eyes to the IGMC eye bank.

This has come to light on the eve of National Eye Donation Fortnight, being launched by the Health Department to facilitate cadaver as well live eye donations, from August 25 to September 8.

Your Business's Website May Be Unusable to the Blind

Thu, 08/29/2019 - 11:35 -- geeta.nair

Your Business's Website May Be Unusable to the Blind.

While the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) established rules to help disabled Americans access businesses in the real world, accessing online businesses has become a growing problem in recent years, stemming from a lack of accessibility options on many websites. As a result, online businesses are running the risk of alienating visually impaired consumers and potentially locking themselves out of a major revenue stream in the process, according to a newly released study.

AR glasses can help visually impaired navigate better

Thu, 08/29/2019 - 11:25 -- geeta.nair

New York, Augmented Reality (AR) glasses can help people with low vision better navigate their environment as the eye-wearable device managed to enhance mobility and function in patients who have difficulty with peripheral vision or seeing in low light, say researchers.

The research was conducted with patients suffering from retinitis pigmentosa, an inherited degenerative eye disease that results in poor vision.

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