Shaastra 2020, to be held in January, will focus on impacting the lives of visually challenged persons through its campaign — Blink.

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BERHAMPUR: Visually impaired Plus II students can look forward to Braille text books, as well as literary works in  Odia, from the next academic year.

Read more at: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/braille-press-gets-machine-to-print-hs-books/articleshow/71430558.cms
 

Inclusive structures, safe public spaces remain elusive for disabled

In 2012, an international child rights agency offered a unique opportunity to Poonam Shroti, who was desperately looking for a break from a dull corporate job. She excitedly reached the interview spot — a multi-storeyed hotel, with her mother pushing the wheelchair. But the absence of a ramp as well as a lift left her dispirited, and she came back home feeling rejected.

Stress has become an unavoidable part of our lives. Stress, defined as a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances, can affect our mind, body and result in anxiety, nervousness and more. 
Source: https://www.deccanherald.com/living/health-and-well-being/when-in-a-mess-blame-stress-764434.html

In My Take this week, we have 21 year old Maitreya Shah who is visually impaired. Maitreya, who is pursuing his final year law studies is a well-known disability rights activist from Gujarat.

I was just like any other normal kid, living my life to the fullest. When I was eleven years old, I was playing cricket when the ball hit my eye. I became fully blind and that changed my life. I vividly remember those days when I was depressed and used to lock myself inside the room. My parents were equally affected and this went on for a few years.