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Doing more for the visually-impaired

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 10:53 -- geeta.nair

It is fair to say that our public infrastructure is largely inadequate for those with visual impairments.

October 15 marks White Cane Safety Day, an occasion to reflect on the rights, safety, and inclusion of visually-impaired people. For Bangladesh, however, this day is a crucial reminder that, despite progress, there is much that we must do to create a more accessible and equitable society. 

Tech Roshni Online Workshop on Exploring Nobaflix with Screen Reader on 18 Oct 2025 at 4:30 PM India

Tech Roshni Online Workshop on Exploring Nobaflix with Screen Reader on 18 Oct 2025 at 4:30 PM India

Dear All,

St. Xavier’s College, XRCVC-Lake Shore extension is happy to announce an online workshop on the theme “Exploring Nobaflix with Screen Reader” under its Tech Roshni series – A step at bridging the digital divide for blind and low vision persons.

Are You Facing Barriers to Enjoying Movies?

Certification in Computer Applications Organized by VisionAid India

Tue, 10/14/2025 - 11:50 -- geeta.nair

Exciting News for Visually Impaired Students and Working Professionals
Certification in Computer Applications
Organized by VisionAid India
Are you a visually impaired student or a working professional looking to build your computer skills?
Here is your chance to learn and grow online — absolutely free of cost.
Course Highlights:
Course Name: Certification in Computer Applications
Mode: Online. Learn from the comfort of your home.
Duration: Three months
Class Timings:
Classes will be held every Saturday and Sunday

Stenographer Grade- ‘D’ and Junior Secretariat Assistant

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 14:46 -- geeta.nair

DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA)
VIKAS SADAN, INA, 
NEW DELHI - 110023
RECRUITMENT CELL
SADAN, INA, NEW DELHI - 110023
https://www.dda.gov.in

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visiit: https://www.dda.gov.in/sites/default/files/latest_jobs/dda_final_notific...
Last date for online registration: 5.11.2025

Technical Associate Skills:

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 15:35 -- geeta.nair

Hiring: Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)

Role: Technical Associate
Skills: Expert in Excel and good communication skills
Location: Noida, Sector 50
Experience: Fresher to 2+ years
Disability Types: Locomotor disability, Low vision, Hard of hearing, Dwarfism, Acid attack survivors, and other blood disorders
Salary:

Freshers: ₹3.5 – 3.75 LPA

Experienced: Up to ₹5.5 LPA
If interested, please share your CV at umesh@marchingsheep.com

News-Srikant lost his vision, but not the Zeal to suceed

Tue, 09/30/2025 - 11:05 -- geeta.nair

Rourkela: Srikant Sahani, who is 100% visually challenged, has cleared the OCS exam. A native of Rajgangpur in Sundargarh district, he has secured 308th rank

Srikant (37), presently staying in Pokariput, Bhubaneswar, grew up in a rented shanty at Rajgangpur which he shared with his parents, elder brother and a sister.

Training-Navajeevan Parivartan Centre, Tirupati and EnAble India, Bengaluru

Thu, 09/25/2025 - 16:49 -- geeta.nair

Registration Form: Fundamentals in Basic Course in Communication for Persons with Vision Impairment

Join Navajeevan Parivartan Centre, Tirupati, and EnAble India, Bengaluru, for a 3-month course empowering persons with vision impairment through essential communication skills.

 Course Highlights:

 - Spoken English and Life Skills

- Basic Communication in English

- Basic grammar and sentence structure

- Conversations, antonyms, synonyms, and more

- Listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises

- Storytelling and narratives

Computer Science to be started in all four Govt Blind Schools

Thu, 09/25/2025 - 11:54 -- geeta.nair
Jodhpur: Education Minister Madan Dilawar on Wednesday said that computer science will be introduced as a subject in all 4 state-run blind schools from the upcoming academic session. During a felicitation ceremony at the Govt Blind School in Jodhpur, Dilawar said that serving the visually impaired is akin to serving God. He said that, like the strength of women, visually impaired individuals are also key to nation building. He assured that arrangements for playgrounds for the children would be made soon.

News- Delhi HC notes redesign of currency in policy realm, asks RBI to consider visually impaired in next series

Thu, 09/25/2025 - 11:12 -- geeta.nair

The petitioners include, George Abraham — a visually challenged person, the Blind Graduates Forum of India, All India Confederation of the Blind as well as individuals, Rohit Dandriyal and Rahul Kumar

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (September 24, 2025) noted that it cannot issue an order compelling the Centre or the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to redesign currency, while hearing a plea seeking the introduction of ₹50 notes with special identification marks for visually impaired persons.

No certificate of recognition, Institute for the Blind in Delhi set to be shut in 2 weeks

Thu, 09/25/2025 - 11:05 -- geeta.nair

Students huddled over evening snacks, moving cautiously along yellow tactile tiles while resting against each other for support – at a glance it looks like a usual day at Institute for the Blind, Panchkuian Road. However, a sense of unease hung over the staff at the institute – in two weeks, these classrooms and corridors, which the visually impaired children know so well, could disappear forever.

Training

Wed, 09/24/2025 - 11:57 -- geeta.nair

Learn Computer Basic Prose with Netra Charitable Trust
Netra Charitable Trust is here to help you gain essential digital skills at an affordable cost of only ₹350 per month. Our Computer Basic Prose course is designed for beginners and will give you practical knowledge to use computers confidently.
You will learn:
Keyboard & Typing Skills
Desktop & File Management
Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Internet, Email & ChatGPT
HTML Basics – Build your first web page!

training for Banking services exams

Wed, 09/24/2025 - 11:40 -- geeta.nair

Vision-Aid announces classes for IBPS training. People interested in training for Banking services exams should apply. Classes will be held in Hindi. This coaching is only for visually impaired people.
Training details
Eligibility: Candidates should be Graduates and below 35 years of age.
Coaching will start by 29th September
Mode of Training: Online (Zoom Platform)
Duration: 3 months
No. of hours: 2 hours/day
Frequency - Mon. to Fri.
Timing - 5pm to 7pm

Job Fair

Tue, 09/23/2025 - 16:00 -- geeta.nair

Saarathee is hosting a Virtual Job Fair on September 30, 2025 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, connecting talented individuals with exciting opportunities such as:

•⁠ ⁠Customer Service Executive

•⁠ ⁠Sales Executive

•⁠ ⁠Telecaller

•⁠ ⁠Inside Sales Associate

…and more!

Who Can Apply?

Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) who are eager to build their career in customer service or sales.

Screening Process:

1.⁠ ⁠Fill out the registration form using the link below.

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