[AI] Request for attaching this FT article: Digital navigation helps blind people to navigate cities
If anyone has subscribed the Financial Times, kindly attach/paste this article. I need this for research purpose. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/10adf894-160c-11e6-b197-a4af20d5575e,Authorised=false.html?siteedition=intl&_i_location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ft.com%2Fcms%2Fs%2F0%2F10adf894-160c-11e6-b197-a4af20d5575e.html%3Fsiteedition%3Dintl&_i_referer=&classification=conditional_standard&iab=barrier-app -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Disability and Migration: The disabled have no option but to migrate to cities
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/the-disabled-have-no-option-but-to-migrate-to-cities/article8987384.ece Greener pastures:For the disabled, any great stride in education or employment stems only in the concrete cities of the State.— file photo There isn’t any other way to counter lack of facilities for learning and job opportunities At the age of 14, a congenital degenerative eye condition saw darkness envelope the world of Mohith B.P. A special school in Chikkamagaluru district, 25-km from his hometown of Handi, offered the opportunity to finish his schooling. After that, however, the only path to pursue a dream of independence through employment was to move to Bengaluru — nearly 250-km away from his hometown where his parents run a small farm. “Very few places offer training in computers and screen reading, and these are in Bengaluru. Whether a technical diploma or jobs, the only opportunities were in Mysuru or Bengaluru…There is no supporting infrastructure for training, or readers or specialised labs in rural areas,” says Mr. Mohith, who now works as an accessibility trainer for the NGO Enable India in Bengaluru. For the disabled, like Mr. Mohith, any great stride in education or employment stems only in the concrete cities of the State. Migration This is indicated in the census 2011 figures on education levels of the disabled population, which was released recently. In 2001, over 70 per cent of the disabled population lived in rural areas. A decade on, the figure was lesser than 60 per cent. In comparison, the general population in rural areas declined by just 4 per cent in the same period. “Much of the disabilities empowerment activities, whether it is education or job opportunities, occur in urban areas. Even NGOs focus on urban areas. Out of 41 NGOs, at least 30 work in Bengaluru…Naturally, people tend to move to urban areas,” said S. Babu, assistant director, Association of People with Disabilities. Women worst hit However, in this movement for opportunities, women — particularly those denied access to education — seem to be left behind. Sample this: just one in three of the nearly 47,000 visually-challenged women in rural areas are considered literate. This is in contrast with nearly 60 per cent literacy among the 29,000 disabled men living in the same areas. “Urban migration is becoming the only way out for most of the disabled, but many families are scared to send women on their own, particularly the visually-disabled. State policy should gear itself towards villages to enable opportunity for access to education,” says Madhu Singhal, Managing Trustee of Mitra Jyothi, an NGO working with the visually-impaired. The gender disparity is visible in their programmes. While barely 20 per cent of the members of their ‘talking library’, which provides audio books, are women, their computer literacy programmes now has just three women in a class of 20. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Ranchi: "Divyang girls get ‘Drishti’ to brighten their lives"
Vandana Mandi, Deepika Kumari, Anu Kumari and 12 more girls were interacting confidently with the customers over the phone explaining them about various schemes provided by a telecom company. What made them different is their sheer determination to create identity for themselves in society, beating all odds these visually impaired girls are receiving training as the call centre operators and will soon work for a renowned telecom company. http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/ranchi/divyang-girls-get-drishti-to-brighten-their-lives.html With a firm voice and to lead a dignified life, Vandana Mandi (30), said, “This initiative has changed our life and has given us a direction. As visually impaired persons, we need someone who can take care of us. Moreover, from now onwards I can contribute to my family income. The service started by Vodafone has changed our life and have encouraged us in several ways. Now I can proudly say that I am independent.” Similarly, with the same confidence and smile, another trainee, Anu Kumari (23), added, “I love this job. We get to interact with several people. At present, I am completing my graduation and will continue in the BPO sector, if got an opportunity. Through constant guidance, I am improving has a telecom operator.” With the aim to bring ‘Divyang’ girls in the mainstream, Vodafone India Limited has partnered with the Braj Kishore Netraheen Balika Vidyalaya to develop a project titled ‘Drishti’ to provide opportunity to the visually impaired girls and make them self dependent. Under this ambitious project, the telecom company has set up a Tele-calling centre on the school premises, wherein members of the school have been trained by Vodafone on voice recognition system to connect with potential pre-paid customers. “This particular venture is special as the company is targeting visually impaired girls and helping them to upgrade their quality of life through imparting special skills that will enable them to earn a living and be self –dependent. The organisation believe these girls are equally capable and dedicated as anyone else in taking up professional challenges,” said, Business Head, Bihar and Jharkhand, Vodafone India, Rajshekhar Metgud while inaugurating the call centre. The concept to start the service came after I first visited the Technical Training Institute at Pune, where the company was running a call centre for differently abled people, added, Co-Founder of Braj Kishore Netraheen Balika Vidyalaya, Neelu Verma. “Girls here come from primitive places. After a rigorous training for one year, few girls were sent to Pune and they received very good remark from trainers. Keeping this in mind and with the support of Telecom Company, the school is working towards socio economic rehabilitation of visually impaired. For the convenience of the Tele calling team, the call centre is set up here on campus premises,” said Verma. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Mumbai: Lavina Mulchandani's report: Breaking barriers: Developers now wooing senior citizens, special-needs residents
are quite different from conventional residential developments, and developers are increasingly focusing on these needs. “They need ramps at grade level separations, tracks for the visually challenged, elevators with braille call buttons and grab bars in washrooms,” says Harleen Oberoi, managing director of project management at Cushman & Wakefield India. “The government is also aggressively promoting the importance of these amenities through various campaigns.” In a nutshell: Some of the amenities being offered Braille-enabled call buttons in lifts ARD (Automatic Rescue Device) in elevators Ramps and/or steps wherever there are level differences, in the building or in common areas around Proper grab bars and railings at places Matte-finish, non-slip tiles in bathrooms Strict compliance with Building laws (UBC compliant), with appropriate specifications for staircases and width of risers Courtesy: Harleen Oberoi, managing director of project management at Cushman & Wakefield Indi -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Advertisement out: Two year research fellowship with the Lok Sabha
english_fellow.pdf PARLIAMENT OF INDIA (LOK SABHA SECRETARIAT) LOK SABHA RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS The Lok Sabha Secretariat proposes to grant 21 (Twenty-one) Research Fellowships for writing books for the year 2016 on subjects of Parliamentary interest. These Fellowships which will provide financial assistance to undertake research of high standard on Parliamentary themes seek to encourage and support original studies on subjects relating to Indian Parliament. The duration of the Fellowships will be of two years with no extension to be granted. The total amount of each Fellowship will be maximum Rs.10 lakh, plus Rs.50,000/- as contingency allowance. The amount sanctioned to a Fellow will be disbursed in instalments, subject to satisfactory progress of the project and recommendation of the Fellowship Committee to that effect. Selected Fellows will be given access to the Parliament Library for their research work. Those who had applied for the Lok Sabha Research Fellowships earlier in 2013 and 2016 may apply afresh, if they so desire. The duly-completed applications may be sent to the Joint Director, Lok Sabha Secretariat, Room No. 128, Parliament Library Building, New Delhi-110001 so as to reach on or before 31st August, 2016. The soft copy of the completed application form along with all supporting documents may also be forwarded at pp...@sansad.nic.in. It may be noted that incomplete application forms will be summarily rejected. For detailed information about the Guidelines and Rules relating to Lok Sabha Research Fellowships, 2016 and for the application form, please visit http://loksabha.nic.in -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Bangladesh: The DailyStar Editorial: All government documents should have Braille version
http://www.thedailystar.net/editorial/bringing-light-the-visually-impaired-1256683 In our society, people with disabilities stumble in every sphere of their life, due to lack of equal opportunities and poor access to social services. The visually impaired are the worst sufferers as they do not even have access to government policies since these documents are not available in a suitable format for them. Against this background, we want to laud the effort of Manusher Jonno Foundation who has prepared the Braille version of 13 laws and policies of government. These books were handed over at a distribution ceremony held recently in Dhaka to five organisations that work for the visually impaired. This initiative will certainly contribute to empower the disenfranchised people. This well-timed endeavour should be carried forward and all the laws and policies of the government should be printed in Braille. The government and non-government organisations should join hands in this effort. They should also emphasise on spreading and improving Braille literacy among the visually impaired people so that they can access the Braille documents. There should be innovative solutions to make the ICT related instruction easily accessible to the visually impaired people. Finally, we need to change the public mindset that the visually impaired as also the other categories of physically impaired persons, are a burden to the society, rather if they get equal opportunity they can contribute to the betterment of their family as well as of the country. Copyright: Any unauthorized use or reproduction of The Daily Star content for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited and constitutes copyright infringement liable to legal action. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] From the Japan Times Archive: Neglect of Blind people in Japan: Overcoming blind discrimination
, Yasumoto thinks there should be more career options for the blind than acupuncture and massage. The Braille Federation of the Blind Center in Tokyo agrees. There are more than 350,000 blind people in Japan and only 30 percent of them are employed, according to Mika Shimada of the federation. Walt Spillum, an Asian representative for Open World Magazine, a quarterly issued by the Society for the Advancement of Travel for the Handicapped, and a resident of Japan for 30 years, says the situation for the blind in Japan is about 40 to 50 years behind Europe and North America. “The Japan Federation of the Blind, JFB, is also an old-fashioned government bureaucracy,” Spillum said. “There are no individual memberships and little individual participation. There seems to be little, if any, grass-roots activity under JFB. As a member of the American National Federation of the Blind and American Council of the Blind, I tried to join JFB but was not able to do so. “There are some local government efforts in Tokyo such as the Tsukuba School for the Blind, which has facilities for teaching computers including e-mail. But the main efforts seem to be teaching massage and acupuncture as occupation training. Junko Seiki, a 29-year-old woman who has been blind since she was 3, says she has felt the discrimination of being “separated from society.” She graduated from a University in Tokyo and went to Overbrook International School for the Blind in Pennsylvania, where she majored in English. Yet, she can’t find a job as an English teacher. “Companies won’t hire me,” she said. “The seeing and visually impaired need to spend time together. People don’t know us. But we can do a lot of jobs if we are given the chance.” -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Rajya Sabha: New Mental Health Bill provisions — and some challenges in their implementation
the Bill received in Parliament? The Bill was examined by a Parliamentary Standing Committee, which made a number of recommendations. Rajya Sabha debated the Bill for approximately 4 hours, and 17 MPs participated in the debate. In a 136-clause Bill, the government moved 134 amendments, giving MPs almost no time to reconcile the amendments with the recommendations of the Standing Committee. The Bill will now be debated in Lok Sabha before it is passed. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Bengaluru: Chief Commissioner reviews implementation of disability act in State
Karnataka needs to start monitoring the usage of funds disbursed to various organisations, address grievances betters, assess the working of the State executive committee, apart from setting up an equal opportunity cell and disability department in colleges, said Kamalesh Kumar Pande, Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities. http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/chief-commissioner-reviews-implementation-of-disability-act-in-state/article8964696.ece He is in the city to review the implementation of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995, in the State. While lauding the State for being the first to have a separate department for disabled persons in 1988, way before the Act was passed, he said, “Much more can be done to help the disabled in the State.” According to Census 2011 report, the population of disabled persons in the State is 13.25 lakh. With reference to the Universal Disability ID project of the union government, he said Karnataka will be among 13 States to start the process in the first phase. “Bengaluru is among the cities chosen in the first phase of the Accessible India Campaign,” Mr Pande said. He also said additional posts for Assistant Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner need to be created in the State. He met the State Chief Secretary in this regard. Govindaraju, director, Directorate of Disabled Welfare and Senior Citizens with additional charge as State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities and Uma Mahadevan, Principal Secretary, Women and Child Development and Empowerment of Differently-abled, attended. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] MANISHA SHASTRI writes: 30 Years Later, Parliament Passes New Mental Health Bill: A Step That Falls Short
http://www.thecitizen.in/index.php/OldNewsPage/?Id=8411&30/Years/Later,/Parliament/Passes/New/Mental/Health/Bill:/A/Step/That/Falls/Short -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Hemendra Chaturvedi reports: Blind Dalit girl raped by army jawan in Mathura, accused arrested
Agra http://www.hindustantimes.com/lucknow/blind-dalit-girl-raped-by-army-jawan-in-mathura-accused-arrested/story-eks2HZL8thqU4cY5YqYZsL.html A blind Dalit girl was allegedly raped by an army jawan who was visiting his village, Ram Ka Nagla in Mathura district, on leave. The accused jawan was arrested on Saturday night and sent to jail on Sunday after being presented in court. A case was registered at Naujheel police station of Mathura district under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the SC/ST Act. “The incident took place in village Ram Ka Nagla under Naujheel police station of Mathura district. Ajeet Singh (30) was posted as jawan with Jat Regiment in Meerut. He was in the village as he was on leave,” RK Singh, superintendent of police (rural), Mathura said. Reportedly, the army jawan went to the house of the girl (resident of the same village) and sat with her father on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday. Allegedly drunk, the accused took benefit of the father of the girl leaving on some errand. He reportedly took the girl to the roof of her house where he raped her. When the victim raised an alarm, the accused fled the place. It was alleged that the police at Naujheel was reluctant to register a rape case and was asking the complainants to lodge a case of eve teasing instead. Later, the MLA from Mant and BSP leader, Shyam Sunder Sharma, reached the hospital and talked to the district authorities. “The police was considering it as a case of eve teasing but the victim alleged that she was raped. Thereafter, the police registered a rape case. They were also reluctant to arrest the accused initially and only arrested him on Saturday night,” the leader said. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] United Kingdom: A blind student's guide to choosing a university
Can you get the bus to campus? Are electronic books available? Here are the main things to consider before you apply https://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/aug/05/a-blind-students-guide-to-choosing-a-university -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] My Op-ed in the HT: Universities do little to enable the disabled
Dear listers, I'm happy to be back on the AI List. My membership is restored now. Kindly find my recent publications which didn't hit to the list. One could use them for the research as well... My Publications Shahi, Avinash (2016): Census blind to many of our disabled” The Tribune July 2nd http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment/census-blind-to-many-of-our-disabled/259807.html Shahi, Avinash 2016: “Universities do little to enable the disabled” Hindustan Times 26 April http://www.hindustantimes.com/analysis/universities-do-little-to-enable-the-disabled/story-0ivq04mDi5onH7pHF1JjWP.html Shahi, Avinash 2016: “Deifying people with disabilities a cruel joke” The Tribune 11 January http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment/deifying-people-with-disabilities-a-cruel-joke/181902.html Shahi, Avinash 2015: “The invisible people” Indian Express 10 December http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-invisible-people/#sthash.U2RDhQzU.gbpl&st_refDomain=m.facebook.com&st_refQuery=/ Shahi, Avinash 2015: “Talent galore: Disabled artist celebrate, resist and revolt “ Café Dissensus No 17, 14 August http://cafedissensus.com/2015/08/14/talent-galore-disabled-artists-celebrate-resist-and-revolt/ -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] Why the tricolor makes no sense to me.
Hang on, take a deep sigh and drink some chilled water friends. I'm a die-heart Indian however I've my thinking mind and I love to use it. National bird, (peacock), National chakra (Ashoka stoop), National flower (lotus), and the most important our tricolor (Tiranga Jhanda) is more or less inaccessible to a completely blind. Shouldn't I raise my concern on this? please contemplate. I agree raised slogans were wrong and I condemn, however branding entire university as anti-national is utterly wrong. JNU has served the nation in all spheres including disability advocacy and disability studies. So please don't divert from the substance of the topic and think then debate. I'd love to answer your queries if moderator permits further. On 2/22/16, P. Subramani wrote: > I don't understand as to why flaghoisting and disability is mixed up. > there is no relations between the two, surely rights/accessibility for the > disabled can be discussed in this group. But what has this group got to do > flaghoisting? This is definitely off-topic. Anti-national elements are > trying to highjack this group as well. The moderater may look into this. > There could be disagreements/differences with the govt, but not against the > country. > E-Mail: subramani6...@gmail.com > Mob: 9738150192 > Facebook: facebook.com/subu.subramani.16 > - Original Message - > From: "muruganandan.k" > To: "AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues > concerningthe disabled." > Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2016 12:29 AM > Subject: Re: [AI] Why the tricolor makes no sense to me. > > >> When the MHRD or UGC have not done anything substantial to establish >> equal opportunity cell or HEPSN cell for persons with special needs in >> the Central universities, when these so-called guardians of >> higher-education in India have hardly paid attention to the >> implementation of 3 per cent reservation for the PWDs in educational >> institutions, when the Central Government is not willing to obey even >> the order of Supreme Court of India in fulfilling its responsibilities >> to the PWDs in employment, why so much strain and stress is taken to >> hoist flags in the central universities? You may take pride in >> hoisting flags, But it makes no sense when the police forces are able >> to beat-up the blind and disabled all over the country with >> unquestionable authority and brutality. If you think Avinash is >> getting emotional, feeling patriotic about the flag hoisting is more >> an emotional cry! Patriotism can be truly proved only through our >> commitment to the people, respect for all others and by fullfilling >> our responsibilities, not just by hoisting flags.. Each action/event >> in the public domain are inter-connected, it is hence not out of place >> to indicate the lapses in our system while lot of energy is spent in >> other issues which are apparently unimportant. True democracy must >> give space for dissenting voices and ensure one's right to disagree... >> >> On 2/20/16, Himanshu Sahu wrote: >>> I am Really puzzled to see the attempt of co-relating ongoing JNU >>> politics with accessibility issue. Let us be logical and not emotional >>> on platform created entirely for different purpose... >>> I was able to see colours 12 years back, today I cant! Does this mean >>> that colours do not exist now? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 2/20/16, akshun mahajan wrote: >>>> It is the most ridiculous argument for me Since I'm blind by-birth, I >>>> even don't know how the tricolor looks like. >>>> >>>> by being blind you are exploring whole world but when it comes to >>>> tricolor you are blind what kind of kiddish argument it is. >>>> >>>> >>>> On 2/20/16, Umesha S E wrote: >>>>> dear friends, >>>>> seems the topic is diverting away from accessibility. let us restrict >>>>> ourselves in this list to the topics being specified. >>>>> >>>>> Umesha >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 2/20/16, avinash shahi wrote: >>>>>> I agree to you what you just expressed. And I have no objection to >>>>>> this recent command from the HRD Ministry. If they think hoisting flag >>>>>> would inspire patriotic sentiments let it be hoisted. However teaching >>>>>> distorted form of nationalism in connivance with the police and the >>>>>> rampaging mobs is scary. >>>>>> On 2/20/16, Sandeep Singh w
[AI] Erik’s the only visually-impaired man to have finished the Seven Summits challenge By Govind Vijaykumar
Amazing feat! http://www.asianage.com/cover-story/man-who-beat-all-odds-735 -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] For the record: jayalalithaa: so far 5, 633 persons had been appointed in government jobs
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/New-schemes-for-farmers-disabled/articleshow/51075041.cms -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] Why the tricolor makes no sense to me.
I don't want to engage in already diverted discussion where personal irrational attacks are showered. I am not taught in that way sorry. However I'd urge those who are very immotive and even baying for blood of JNUites read 10 books on nationalism including one by RSS pracharak, then we will discuss. In short, country is not made of demarcated territory its people are the real essence. And until the state does not respond to varying expectations in an amicable manner; multiplicities of aspirations assert their own preference. Bullets and coercion are antithetical to the working constitutional democracy. And westphelian arrangement is a recent phenomenon. I'd no longer respond to this thread. On 2/21/16, Vedprakash Sharma wrote: > If being blind by birth, one cannot recognise his parents, and catch hold > of > some body else's parents by mistake, nobody is going to object to it. > But if one sees and insults his parents, then it must be taken care of. > > Exciting Offers to Grab Vedprakash Sharma > > -Original Message- > From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf > Of avinash shahi > Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2016 5:45 PM > To: accessindia > Subject: [AI] Why the tricolor makes no sense to me. > > Since I'm blind by-birth, I even don't know how the tricolor looks like. > Yet > I'm Indian. Instead of making tricolor accessible to the blind people in > the > country they're gonna spend huge sums in hoisting the flag atop of all > central universities. It will not make any sense to me. On a humorous note: > I might even hold neighbouring country's flag and hoist it flyhigh and > shout > India zindabad. Will I be then be called anti-national? > > -- > Avinash Shahi > Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU > > > Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of > mobile phones / Tabs on: > http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessind > ia.org.in > > > Search for old postings at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ > > To unsubscribe send a message to > accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in > with the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, > please > visit the list home page at > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Disclaimer: > 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of > the > person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; > > 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails > sent through this mailing list.. > > > > Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of > mobile phones / Tabs on: > http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Search for old postings at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ > > To unsubscribe send a message to > accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in > with the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please > visit the list home page at > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Disclaimer: > 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the > person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; > > 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails > sent through this mailing list.. > -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] Why the tricolor makes no sense to me.
I agree to you what you just expressed. And I have no objection to this recent command from the HRD Ministry. If they think hoisting flag would inspire patriotic sentiments let it be hoisted. However teaching distorted form of nationalism in connivance with the police and the rampaging mobs is scary. On 2/20/16, Sandeep Singh wrote: > Hi Avinash, > I understand your feelings, however, I must say the truth doesn't > change just because we are unaware of it. Attempts are being made to > make the tricolor accessible to VI people, especially by some > organizations in Bangaluru. And we don't have to be too resistant if > things like hoisting national flag on buildings like educational > institutions etc are being planned. I always felt very proud when I > saw tricolor being hoisted in my school and college. Remember there > are other students also there apart from VI students. One more thing, > it is not allowed to hoist the national flag on our houses except on > some special occasions like independence day, republic day etc and > many organizations have been demanding to allow the ordinary people > this right. > I think we should focus our energies on bringing positive change to > the society and our own lives as well. > Best regards, > Sandeep > > On 2/20/16, avinash shahi wrote: >> Since I'm blind by-birth, I even don't know how the tricolor looks >> like. Yet I'm Indian. Instead of making tricolor accessible to the >> blind people in the country they're gonna spend huge sums in hoisting >> the flag atop of all central universities. It will not make any sense >> to me. On a humorous note: I might even hold neighbouring country's >> flag and hoist it flyhigh and shout India zindabad. Will I be then be >> called anti-national? >> >> -- >> Avinash Shahi >> Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU >> >> >> Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility >> of >> mobile phones / Tabs on: >> http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> >> >> Search for old postings at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to >> accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in >> with the subject unsubscribe. >> >> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >> please >> visit the list home page at >> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> >> >> Disclaimer: >> 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of >> the >> person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; >> >> 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the >> mails >> sent through this mailing list.. >> > > > Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of > mobile phones / Tabs on: > http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Search for old postings at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ > > To unsubscribe send a message to > accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in > with the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please > visit the list home page at > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Disclaimer: > 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the > person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; > > 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails > sent through this mailing list.. > -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Why the tricolor makes no sense to me.
Since I'm blind by-birth, I even don't know how the tricolor looks like. Yet I'm Indian. Instead of making tricolor accessible to the blind people in the country they're gonna spend huge sums in hoisting the flag atop of all central universities. It will not make any sense to me. On a humorous note: I might even hold neighbouring country's flag and hoist it flyhigh and shout India zindabad. Will I be then be called anti-national? -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Paper of Interest: Prejudice against Reservation Policies how and why?
http://www.epw.in/journal/2016/8/special-articles/prejudice-against-reservation-policies.html Based on data and theory, this paper critically examines the validity of popular arguments against reservation policies, namely, that reservation has bypassed the poor, that it has reduced efficiency, that economic criteria are better than caste and that there should be a time limit for the application of reservation policies. The paper exposes the weak empirical and theoretical basis of these arguments and the prejudices underlying them. It also makes suggestions to reform reservation policies to extend them to private employment and education, and proposes a reparation policy to compensate for the wilful denial of the right to property and education to the former untouchables. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] Best primetime show with Ravish kumar
Come on, this is well within the guidelines if you expand your thinking horizon. This show is the very powerful object of research from disability perspective. This could wele disturb the normative notion of viewership. I might right on this NDTV if time permits. On 2/20/16, Avichal Bhatnagar wrote: > This is absolutely off-topic, strict action needs to be taken against > the poster. > People need to understand, that this list is dedicated only for > disability, and not for spreading antinational shit. > > On 2/20/16, avinash shahi wrote: >> Ravish kumar has done many primetime shows with blind people in the >> past however yesterday his studio was blind for all the viewers. I >> feel this is one of the best prime time ever. Let this link travel on >> all social-networking platforms be it whatsap, FB. This programme >> should also be circulated in the villages and in the smaller cities of >> India. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ3UaQA5td8&feature=share >> >> -- >> Avinash Shahi >> Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU >> >> >> Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility >> of >> mobile phones / Tabs on: >> http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> >> >> Search for old postings at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to >> accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in >> with the subject unsubscribe. >> >> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >> please >> visit the list home page at >> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> >> >> Disclaimer: >> 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of >> the >> person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; >> >> 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the >> mails >> sent through this mailing list.. >> > > > -- > Avichal bhatnagar > > > Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of > mobile phones / Tabs on: > http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Search for old postings at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ > > To unsubscribe send a message to > accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in > with the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please > visit the list home page at > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Disclaimer: > 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the > person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; > > 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails > sent through this mailing list.. > -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Guwahati University: Varsity blind eye to disabled rights
But the university is well-aware that it has to hoist flag atop as directed by the HRD ministry. The University registrar must be made accountable and the lady should not be discriminated anymore. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160220/jsp/northeast/story_70302.jsp Guwahati, Feb. 19: Gauhati University has denied extra time to a visually-impaired woman in Jorhat town, using a scribe in her post-graduation examinations, despite guidelines issued by the Centre in 2013 for persons with disabilities. Anima Bora, 44, has already appeared for two papers of her first semester (MA in Assamese) under the Institute of Distance and Open Learning (IDOL) of Gauhati University on February 7 and 14 at CKB College, Jorhat. However, she was denied the extra time and told that the university had not yet adopted the guidelines of the Union ministry of social justice and empowerment, issued in 2013, that had allowed extra time of 20 minutes for each hour of the examination. Each paper is of three-hour duration. With three more examinations slated for February 21, February 28 and March 6, Anima is not sure whether she will be able to answer all questions within that limited time. "I got an additional hour when I did my BA in 1995. This time I was surprised when the college authorities informed me that the extra time is not allowed now. The university will be responsible if I cannot clear my examinations because of the time constraint," Anima, mother of a girl, told The Telegraph today from Jorhat. Anima, a widow, teaches Assamese and social sciences at Jorhat Blind School. The examinations under the distance-learning institute are conducted in various colleges across the state but there have been many complaints against the institute. With her appeal to CKB College making no difference, Anima moved the disability law unit of Sishu Sarothi, an NGO working for differently-abled persons in the region. The staff of the unit had visited the controller of examinations, Gauhati University, D.J. Choudhury, yesterday but was told that the university was yet to adopt the ministry's guidelines. "The controller of examinations informed us that he would refer the matter to the university registrar. However, by that time, Anima's next three examinations will be over," Ambalika Senapati, the co-ordinator of the disability law unit, said in her letter to Gautam Sharma, the assistant director of IDOL, yesterday. The controller of examinations of Gauhati University, when asked by The Telegraph today, said they were unaware of such guidelines till the Disability Law Unit informed them yesterday. "We have forwarded the matter to the university's executive council but we can't do anything till it is implemented," Choudhury said. "We are surprised the way a student with a visual impairment is being denied her rights despite having such guidelines issued in February 2013. How can Gauhati University be so insensitive to the issue despite having a cell for the persons with disabilities? We demand that Anima should be allowed the extra time from her next examination on Sunday. But who will give her the extra time back, which was denied in her last two examinations?" asked Arman Ali, executive director of Sishu Sarothi. The disability law unit (Northeast), a unit of Shishu Sarothi, fights for the rights of persons with disabilities through legal literacy and litigation, policy change and legal aid, among others. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Railways sends blind candidates to faraway centres for tests
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Railways-sends-blind-candidates-to-faraway-centres-for-tests/articleshow/51064022.cms -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Best primetime show with Ravish kumar
Ravish kumar has done many primetime shows with blind people in the past however yesterday his studio was blind for all the viewers. I feel this is one of the best prime time ever. Let this link travel on all social-networking platforms be it whatsap, FB. This programme should also be circulated in the villages and in the smaller cities of India. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ3UaQA5td8&feature=share -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] A disabled-friendly home By DBN Murthy
If there is a disabled or elderly person in the family, it is essential to tailor your home to meet their needs too, asserts DBN Murthy http://www.deccanherald.com/content/529704/a-disabled-friendly-home.html As people grow older, a home needs to be disabled-friendly to make life of such elderly individuals easy. It must assist them in coping with their daily lives in a way that is as near to normal as possible, without them having to seek assistance from anyone else. Most homes are designed for ‘normal’ people who do not need any external assistance to manage their daily routine. People can go about their lives comfortably in their homes. But there are many others, for whom even simple chores can be a challenge. Prevention is the mantra while making a home safe for the disabled and elderly. Ramp instead of stairs Steps at the entrance to a home as well as inside are a major hurdle for disabled people who find it difficult to manage steep steps on their own. It would be desirable to have a low-gradient ramp besides the steps so that those who have difficulty can use it. It is not practical to have lifts in such homes as it is expensive and needs regular maintenance. Such lifts (or elevators) are possible in multi-storied/ high-rise buildings. Sometimes, a gentle rise involving steps with less height could do the trick for those who are older, but in good health. It depends upon the architect, designer and engineer to make such stairs that could be more user-friendly. Similarly, all door steps may be avoided if the home is to be wheelchair-friendly. Locks and bolts should be at convenient heights for ease of assess. And these should be simple but effective. A bathroom or toilet could be a tricky area for the disabled and elderly residents. This is where most accidents occur. The flooring should be skidproof with railings so that one can hold this while entering and exiting the bathroom or toilet. Western-style commodes are common in most homes and they are easier to use for the elderly/disabled persons. A bath-tub may not be suitable for all, but a shower cubicle without steps could work well. An adjustable shower chair can prove useful for those who find it hard to stand for long. Lower, the better In the kitchen, the height of the cooking platform should be designed in such a manner that it is easy to use even while sitting in a wheelchair. The flooring in the kitchen should not be too smooth, lest someone slips. Cupboards should be within easy reach for better accessibility by all. The same rule applies to the position of switches and controls that must be operated without much physical effort. In some cases, switches and controls could be kept at nearly floor level so that these could be used by one with the help of his or her foot without any risk. Use of remote control to operate radio, TV, DVD player, computer, fan, lights and the AC makes the life of a challenged person easier. Telephones, computers and music systems should be placed on tables at a suitable height for all to operate physically if need be. Some persons with disability may even work from home, given the right job and conditions at home. In such cases, a home-office can be made-to-order. It needs imagination and discussions with the person(s) with disability to make modifications that need to be done to make the life of such people nearly normal. All the suggestions of the disabled, to the extent that is feasible and within reasonable cost, should be incorporated in the existing home or in a home to be newly built. More attention needs to be given to make user-friendly innovations in newer constructions. Let the change begin at home. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Paper of Interest: Disability and sex work: developing affinities through decriminalization
it is important to remain attentive to stigmatizing language and policy, it is also crucial to note the extent to which HIV rates, levels of violence, and other disabling workplace conditions are in fact fostered by the criminalization of sex work. Given that sex workers are predominantly women, they are disproportionately impacted by these conditions. Here we can clearly see the extent to which stigmatization and a refusal of evidence-based approaches provides a context within which both sex work and disability are configured as threatening in mutually reinforcing ways. Criminalization plays a key role here, as noted in the internationally acclaimed medical journal The Lancet, which dedicated a 2014 issue to insights into the ‘complex issues faced by sex workers worldwide’, and calls for the ‘decriminalization of sex work, in the global effort to tackle the HIV/AIDS epidemic’. UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, has likewise identified strong evidence that criminalization ‘increases vulnerability to HIV and other sexually transmitted infections’ and ‘stigma and discrimination, violence and punitive legal and social environments are key determinants’ of HIV vulnerability (UNAIDS 2014 , 193). Further, studies show that punitive criminal justice environments ‘limit the availability, access, and uptake of HIV prevention, treatment, care and support for sex workers and their clients’ (UNAIDS 2014 , 189). Thus, while disabled and non-disabled sex workers have a human right to health and sexual pleasure, this becomes jeopardized through the criminalization of sexual services (Chu and Healy 2014 ; Liddiard 2014 ). When accessing sexual services is a crime, sex worker autonomy and agency is rarely considered. This again provides an important point of contact with disability politics, as disabled people have similarly struggled to be recognized as having agency and autonomy. What was so significant about the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision to remove the criminal laws that prohibit adult, consensual sex work is that it drew precisely on evidence-based approaches in understanding the causes of dangers within the sex industry. The decriminalization of sex work can change the existing adversarial relationship that sex workers have with police and can improve their ability to access social health and legal protections (Gender and Sexual Health Initiative 2014 ). Municipal business regulations and standards for public behaviour still apply (van der Meulen and Valverde 2013 ), and the Criminal Code would still contain a plethora of sections that criminalize violence, assault, abduction, extortion, and more. However, in the Canadian case and globally, ideologically-driven approaches that advocate criminalization continue to be implemented despite the clear evidence showing that pushing sex work underground creates the unsafe environments that those very laws claim to be addressing (Hughes, MacDonnell, and Pearlston 2014 ; Jordan 2005 ). The dangers associated with the criminalization of clients are overwhelmingly reflected in international calls to decriminalize sex work (UNAIDS 2014 ). -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Blind girl from LSR get national award at AICB
http://www.bhaskar.com/news/c-16-1090488-ra0352-NOR.html -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] JNU alumni Visually challenged IAS officer pens inspirational fiction
JNU feels proud of Mr Rajesh Singh. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Visually-challenged-IAS-officer-pens-inspirational-fiction/articleshow/51038104.cms NEW DELHI: Unfolding an inspiring and struggle filled journey of a visually impaired IAS officer, a book "I: Putting the Eye in IAS" reflects the author's life but is not an autobiography. Having cleared the Civil Services examination in the year 2006, Singh was appointed as an IAS after a long legal battle and intervention of the Supreme Court. "Initially, it was very difficult to convince the whole system. There was a reluctance on the part of the system to induct an IAS officer who is 100 per cent blind. "Finally it was the judgment of the Supreme Court which made it clear that there is difference between eyesight and vision. To become an IAS you need vision and not eyesight," Rajesh Singh, whose book was released here recently. Launched by Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan, the book is a work of fiction based on the journey of a young visually impaired boy from Patna. He fought against tremendous odds and put all his efforts to prepare for Civil Services examination. Speaking at the launch, Sumitra Mahajan said," Creativity, ability and skills of differently abled and other marginalised sections of the society should not be wasted. As a pluralistic society, we must be more sensitive to the specific requirements of different segments." Find out how to save huge on CV fuel costMahindra Rise Make sure your money is growingMyUniverseRecommended By Colombia Serving as the Joint Secretary, Department of Woman and Child Development and Social Security, Jharkhand and Project Director, Integrated Child Protection Scheme, Jharkhand, Singh said that the real challenge was to prepare for the exams after which he had to go through the legal process. "The real challenge comes when you prepare for the exam. But I was lucky enough to have so many friends around. I had to go through a lot of legal tangles. But its not about bad or good people but it is about how people perceive visual impairment and to what extent they take you as an unavoidable asset for this nation," Singh said. Having graduated from Delhi University and completed his MA from Jawaharlal Nehru University, where he was a Junior Research Fellow, Rajesh feels that JNU is a laboratory for experiment of ideas and ideologies but criticized any kind of anti-national activities. "JNU has always been a very happening place. It's a laboratory for experiment for so many ideas and ideologies. If some anti-national slogans have been raised here, I criticise it. "But somewhere down the line I would always say that JNU has given me a lot. It has improved my personality, my vision and the kind of equality I have seen at JNU, it is unmatched in the whole country," Singh said. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] TN: Visually-impaired Ph.D Scholar Returns Back Degree
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/Visually-impaired-Ph.D-Scholar-Returns-Back-Degree/2016/02/13/article3275317.ece -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Gaya Bihar: No students want to miss class of Pankaj Kumar (A Visually challenged teacher)
http://www.bhaskar.com/news/BIH-GAYA-teacher-pankaj-kumar-ambasta-blind-5247082-PHO.html आंखों की रोशनी चली गई। हताश होकर पिता जी ने कहा कि बेटा अब घर पर ही रहो। पर तमाम परेशानियों को झेलने हुए पंकज ने पटना यूनिवर्सिटी से बीएड व एमएड और इग्नू से पीजी तक पढ़ाई पूरी की। आज वे शहर के प्लस टू उच्च विद्यालय (नवस्थापित) में सामाजिक विज्ञान के शिक्षक हैं। स्टूडेंट्स के फेवरेट हैं पंकज स्टूडेंट्स के ये चहेते शिक्षक हैं। इसकी क्लास कोई मिस करना नहीं चाहता है। इस विषय के अलावा ये संगीत शिक्षक की कमी भी पूरी कर रहे हैं। 2004 से 2009 तक ऑल डिसेबल एवं सोशल डेवलपमेंट एसोसिएशन के स्टेट प्रेसीडेंट भी रहे। पंकज ने सरकारी नौकरी में नेत्रहीनों को एक फीसदी आरक्षण दिलाने में काफी भूमिका निभाई। नौंवीं कक्षा में थे तब चली गई थी आंखों की रोशनी नवादा जिले के पकरीबरावां प्रखंड के बिहटा गांव का रहने वाला पंकज उस समय नौवीं कक्षा का छात्र था। बिजली कटी हुई थी। वह पंपिंग सेट का गैलनसुत्ता ठीक कर रहा था। अचानक बिजली आ गई और मशीन चलने लगी। दोनों आंखों में गैलनसुत्ता का झटका लग गया। इस दुर्घटना में इसके दोनों आंखों का रेटीना खराब हो गया और उसकी दुनिया में हमेशा के लिए अंधेरा छा गया। पटना में रहने वाले इनके मौसा ने पटना के ब्लाइंड स्कूल में एडमिशन करा दिया। वहीं के छात्रावास में रहकर इसने 1996 में मैट्रिक परीक्षा पास की। चार साल तक स्टोव पर खुद बनाया खाना 1997 में पंकज का दाखिला बीएन कॉलेज पटना में हुआ। शालीग्राम छात्रावास में इनको कमरा मिला। एक कमरे में चार नेत्रहीन छात्र रहने लगे। मेस बंद हो जाने के बाद चार साल तक खुद स्टोव पर खाना बनाकर खाया। घर की आर्थिक स्थिति ठीक नहीं थी, जिसके चलते ट्यूशन पढ़ाना मजबूरी हो गई। 2009 में बने शिक्षक, अब लेक्चरर बनने की कर रहे हैं तैयारी पटना विवि में लुई ब्रेल जयंती के मौके पर सीएम नीतीश कुमार का कार्यक्रम हुआ ,जिसका संचालन पंकज ने ही किया। 2009 में इन्हें शिक्षक की नौकरी मिली। इनकी पोस्टिंग प्लस टू उच्च विद्यालय (नवस्थापित) में हुई। अभी ये लेक्चरर बनने की तैयारी कर रहे हैं। यहां के प्रभारी प्राचार्य बताते हैं कि पंकज सर स्कूल में हाेने वाले सभी सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रमों में मंच का संचालन करते हैं। ये अच्छे गायक और हारमोनियम वादक भी हैं। पंकज बताते हैं कि ईश्वर की लीला देखिए, मेरे बड़े भाई की भी दुर्घटना में आंखों की रोशनी चली गई थी। PREV 1 2 NEXT Email Google P -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Shahjahanpur: 22-year old disabled girl jumped in to a canal to escape from poverty
She is the lone earning member in the family and owing to poverty jumped into a canal. She needs job however the Uttar Pradesh government is indifferent towards her plight and of many other disabled people. There are many Anjus who are disabled and well-educated however the state government is not giving them jjobs under the 3 per cent quota and forcing them to commit suicide. Will the so called mainstream media report this? http://www.amarujala.com/news/city/shahjahanpur/shahjahanpur-hindi-news/poverty-jumped-into-the-canal-upset-disabled-teacher-hindi-news/ गरीबी से परेशान एक विकलांग शिक्षिका ने शारदा नहर में कूद कर जान देने का प्रयास किया। उसे बचाकर परिवार के लोगों को सौंप दिया गया है। पुलिस ने मामले की जानकारी से इंकार किया है। पीलीभीत के कसबा बिलसंडा के मोहल्ला हाथीखाना निवासी नरेश जायसवाल की मृत्यु हो चुकी है। आय का कोई साधन नहीं होने के कारण उनकी उनकी विकलांग पुत्री 22 वर्षीय अंजू जायसवाल पर अपना और मां पुष्पा देवी के भरण पोषण का भार आ पड़ा। एमए तक शिक्षित अंजू एक निजी स्कूल में शिक्षण कार्य कर अपना और मां का गुजारा करने लगी, लेकिन महंगाई के दौर में स्कूल से कम रुपए मिलने के कारण गुजारे में समस्या खड़ी हो गई, इससे अंजू परेशान रहने लगी। सोमवार को अंजू गांव मकसूदापुर स्थित शारदा नहर पुल पर पहुंची और नहर में छलांग लगा दी। पुल के पास फड़ डालकर गल्ला खरीदने वाले बंडा के राजीव ने अंजू को नहर में कूदते देखा तो शोर मचाने के साथ ही अंजू को बचाया। युवती के नहर में कूदने की जानकारी पाकर मौके पर लोगों की भारी भीड़ लग गई। अंजू ने बताया कि गरीबी के कारण उसने नहर में कूदकर जान देने की कोशिश की। उसके अनुसार गरीबी के कारण रिश्तेदार और खानदान के लोग उसकी मदद नहीं करते हैं, जिससे वह परेशान है। लोगों ने मामले की जानकारी अंजू की मां को दी तो वह अपने रिश्ते के भतीजे आदि को लेकर मौके पर पहुंची। लोगों ने अंजू को समझा बुझाकर परिवार के लोगों के साथ भेज दिया। Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] 32 schools for the blind in Karnataka: This year too, textbooks from Braille press unlikely to roll out
Braille textbook printing press in Mysuru became non-functional over two years ago. Supply of Braille textbooks to visually-challenged children in 32 schools across the State from Karnataka’s only Braille textbook printing press in Mysuru appears unlikely as no steps have been taken to replace the defunct machine. http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/this-year-too-textbooks-from-braille-press-unlikely-to-roll-out/article8216958.ece The printing machine become non-functional over two years ago. The textbooks had to be outsourced to presses in New Delhi and other places, shelling out a sizeable sum of money despite having about 10 staff members with expertise in printing Braille books. The money spent in outsourcing the books could have been used to replacing the non-functional machine. The press functions under the Directorate of Disabled Welfare and Senior Citizens. For the coming academic year, there is a demand for 10,000 subject textbooks to 32 schools, including four government schools for the blind, and 5,000 textbooks to regular schools (where special children are taught under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan), in all districts. About 900 visually-challenged children study in these schools. The school in Mysuru is considered one of the oldest and it is located adjoining the School for the Deaf and Dumb. Besides textbooks, Braille books on general knowledge, music, Kannada and English grammar were being printed at the press. Books were supplied to children in primary school free of cost, while one-third of the printing cost of those supplied to high school students was collected by the press. Sources told The Hindu that Rajneesh Goel, Principal Secretary, Women and Child Development, had reportedly asked the directorate to purchase a new machine from the budget available in the department. The machine, which costs Rs. 90 lakh, has to be purchased from other States and thus, purchase procedures needed modification. The directorate is apparently wondering as to under which head the machine can be purchased since it has to identify the unspent money before the financial year ends. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] New Indian Express Column: When it Comes to Disability, Changing of Attitudes is the Only Thing that will Help By Archana Jane
http://www.newindianexpress.com/columns/When-it-Comes-to-Disability-Changing-of-Attitudes-is-the-Only-Thing-that-will-Help/2016/02/10/article3269084.ece -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Fwd: The political participation of disabled people in Europe: Rights, accessibility and activism
Abstract This paper provides the first systematic cross-national assessment of disabled people's electoral and political participation, based on research in the 28 Member States of the European Union and in the context of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. A mixed methods approach included policy analysis, information requests to national experts and secondary analysis of European survey data. The evidence populated indicators which suggest four lines of action: (a) lifting legal and administrative barriers; (b) raising awareness; (c) making political participation more accessible; (c) expanding participation opportunities in public life. Civil society organizations as well as public institutions have an important role to play as change agents in this regard. -- Forwarded message -- From: Mark Priestley Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2016 12:42:44 + Subject: The political participation of disabled people in Europe To: disability-resea...@jiscmail.ac.uk Hi We recently published a paper from our comparative research on political participation in the 28 Member States of the European Union, conducted jointly between researchers from the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) and the Academic Network of European Disability experts (ANED). The publishers have kindly made this paper freely available online until 27 March 2016, from the following link: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S026137941693 You are welcome to share this link with anyone who might be interested to read it. Best wishes Mark End of message This Disability-Research Discussion list is managed by the Centre for Disability Studies at the University of Leeds (www.leeds.ac.uk/disability-studies). Enquiries about list administration should be sent to disability-research-requ...@jiscmail.ac.uk Archives and tools are located at: www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/disability-research.html You can VIEW, POST, JOIN and LEAVE the list by logging in to this web page. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] a request to guide
You can revisit the Access India archive. Over the months, I have shared numourous secondary sources on the issue. You could also google EPW articles and one cover story appeared in the Pioneer in 2014. Manormaonline and the Indian Express would also be handy. I can share with you my MPhil Dissertation also where I had wrote one section on access to higher education for students with disabilities. You can refer the work with relevant citations. I also moderated the discussion hosted by SavitriPhule and ILS law college Pune on the topic at Pune last year. Good luck. On 2/9/16, KALPANA KHARADE wrote: > Dear Friends, > I am invited as a resource person for the workshop " Perspectives on > disability" organized by TISS Haidrabad. I have to speak on the topic" > Exploring the educational opportunities for disabled people at higher > education level" > Kindly share your thoughts or material if any on my personal id= > kkhar...@gmail.com. If I get your contact number I will speak with you too. > Hope to get some guidance from our list members. > Kalpana Kharade > M: 7738607358 > landline-022-25148196 > > Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of > mobile phones / Tabs on: > http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Search for old postings at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ > > To unsubscribe send a message to > accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in > with the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please > visit the list home page at > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Disclaimer: > 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the > person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; > > 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails > sent through this mailing list.. > -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Mumbai Mirror today: Tech enabling the disabled By shilpi Kapoor
Very informative indeed. http://www.mumbaimirror.com/others/health-lifestyle/Tech-enabling-the-disabled/articleshow/50911087.cms -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] SDRS filing complaints with the Office of CCPD & NHRC seeking suo motu action and intervention in a case of blind travellers beaten up badly and forcefully disembarked from the coach in Doon
Great follow up sir, thanks for initiating the needful in a coherent manner. Forwarding the mail to the other mailing lists. On 2/9/16, Gajendra Narayan karna wrote: > -- Forwarded message -- > From: Gajendra Narayan karna > Date: 9 February 2016 at 11:29 > Subject: Dr G N Karna SDRS filing complaints with the Office of CCPD & NHRC > seeking suo motu action and intervention in a case of blind travellers > beaten up badly and forcefully disembarked from the coach in Doon Express > To: CCPD , secretaryda-m...@nic.in > Cc: US-C , ion...@nic.in > > > Dr Vinod Aggarwal, IAS > > Secretary to the Government of India > > Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities/ > > Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment > > & > > Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (Addl. Charge) > > (under Department of Disability Affairs/ > > Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment) > > Government of India) > > Sarojini House, Bhagwan Das Road, New Delhi –110001 > > > > > > > > Respected Sir, > > > > Greetings! > > > > Please find enclosed the attachment (a news item “Blind travellers beaten > up badly and forcefully disembarked from the coach in Doon Express” > published in the Nav Bharat Times, accessed at: > http://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/metro/lucknow/other-news/beaten-by-uniformed-blind-students/articleshow/50882156.cms). > > > On behalf of the Society for Disability and Rehabilitation Studies, this > complaint is filed with the office of CCPD/DEPD/MSJE/GOI and it is > requested that appropriate and stringent measures may kindly be taken to > prevent recurrence of such inhuman and barbaric behavior with the disabled > commuters. An early and positive action/intervention/response at your level > will be highly appreciated. > > > > Look forward to getting your kind support for this venture. > > > > With warmest personal regards, > > > > > > Yours sincerely > > > > > > Dr G. N. Karna, PhD (JNU) > > Member, NHRC Core Group on Disability/ Govt. of India & > > Member, Working Group, Global Research Network > > on Disability (Syracuse University, USA) & > > Honorary President, Society for Disability and Rehabilitation Studies > > Mobile: 9810161358 > > > > > > -- > > Dr G. N. Karna, PhD (JNU) > > Part of Faculty in Human Rights (HURITER) & > > Disability Studies Programmes, SIS, JNU, New Delhi & > > Member, NHRC Core Group on Disability/ Govt. of India & > > Member, Working Group, Global Research Network on > > Disability (Syracuse University, USA) & > > Honorary President, Society for Disability and Rehabilitation Studies > > Mobile: 9810161358 > -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Doon Express: Blind travellers beaten up badly and forcefully disembarked from the coach
http://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/metro/lucknow/other-news/beaten-by-uniformed-blind-students/articleshow/50882156.cms - दून एक्सप्रेस के विकलांग कोच में की गई मारपीट - स्टूडेंट्स की तहरीर पर जीआरपी ने दर्ज की रिपोर्ट एनबीटी, लखनऊ: ट्रेन नंबर 13009-13010 दून एक्सप्रेस के विकलांग कोच में रात दस बजे दृष्टिहीन स्टूडेंट्स के साथ एक वर्दीधारी ने मारपीट की और उन्हें कोच से जबरन उतार दिया। यह सभी स्टूडेंट्स देहरादून के नेशनल इंस्टिट्यूट फॉर द विजुअल हैंडीक्राफ्ट राजपुर रोड में पढ़ते हैं। चारबाग स्टेशन आने पर इन लोगों ने अज्ञात वर्दीधारी के खिलाफ जीआरपी थाने में रिपोर्ट दर्ज कराई है। पुलिस ने रिपोर्ट दर्ज कर जांच शुरू कर दी है। दृष्टिहीन लोगों को वहां पहुंचे अन्य लोगों ने बताया कि मारपीट करने वाला पुलिस में है, उसने वर्दी पहन रखी है। अरुण तिवारी अपने दोस्त ऋषभ पांडेय, अक्षय मिश्रा, हरिओम आर्या, पुष्पा आर्या, रूपनारायण यादव, सागर प्रजापति, नीतेश के साथ पांच फरवरी को लखनऊ के लिए रवाना हुए थे। ट्रेन के हरिद्वार स्टेशन पहुंचते ही एक वर्दीधारी युवक विकलांग कोच में घुसा और उन लोगों से बिना कुछ कहे गालीगलौज कर मारपीट शुरू कर दी। वर्दीधारी ने उन्हें हरिद्वार स्टेशन पर उतार भी दिया, जिसके बाद वो लोग काफी मुश्किल से कोच में बैठ पाए। इसके बाद इन लोगों ने लखनऊ आकर मामले की शिकायत जीआरपी से की। जीआरपी थानाध्यक्ष डीके उपाध्याय ने बताया कि अरुण तिवारी ने तहरीद दी है, इसके आधार पर मुकदमा दर्ज करा लिया गया है। इस मामले को जीआरपी हरिद्वार को भी बता दिया गया है, ताकि जल्द से जल्द आरोपी व्यक्ति को पकड़ा जा सके। उन्होंने बताया कि अरुण के साथ उनके और भी दोस्त थें, इसके साथ मारपीट की गई है। -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Fwd: {Disability Studies India} Articles by Shelley Tremain and David Perry
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From: Tanmoy
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2016 20:37:17 +0530
Subject: {Disability Studies India} Articles by Shelley Tremain and David Perry
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Disabled People Need Not Apply
Disability studies scholars have identified a new technique designed to
prevent disabled people from applying for jobs: the stipulation of physical
requirements for positions. The criteria ("physical demands") stated are
usually very specific and elaborate, disqualifying a range of potential
disabled applicants. Such practices have even been adopted by universities
and colleges. In the past four months, I have seen two postings for jobs in
philosophy that stipulated physical requirements such as "ability to stand
and deliver a lecture" and "full sight and hearing capacity." In the one
case, these stipulations were set out on a university HR site that was
linked from a philosophy department's job posting. In the other case, the
stipulations were included in the very job posting itself. In both cases,
the institutions in question were American universities. Philosophers must
adamantly oppose the use of such criteria in the job postings for positions
in their own departments and on their university's HR page. These criteria
are in direct violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- See more at:
http://philosophycommons.typepad.com/disability_and_disadvanta/2016/02/disabled-people-need-not-apply.html#sthash.Hes497f3.dpuf
Perry's article:
http://america.aljazeera.com/opinions/2016/2/disabled-people-need-not-apply.html#sthash.Hes497f3.dpuf
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[AI] One-night scandle: Fake blindness certificate issued to 30 people for winning the elections
In the BDC elections in UP, Badaung district has thrown a shocking revelation. 30 people were issued fake blindness certificates to win the elections. As the rulebook says, in the local elections, blind people are entitled to go along with their assistant to cast their vote. And in this case which was staged overnight, it was done so that the helpers could do the needful for the patron candidate. Is there any NGO which will take up this case with the State Election Commission? or write to the CCPD? don't we know that an blind IAS drives a car? lets rethink about how we should vote? and how to curb this menace? if things are not controlled on time, blind people gonna face this music more frequently. Read this Amarujala report. http://www.amarujala.com/news/city/budaun/budaun-hindi-news/bdc-members-made-30-disabled-certificate-hindi-news/ -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Kerala: Visually Challenged Students Still Await Second Term Books
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Visually-Challenged-Students-Still-Await-Second-Term-Books/2016/02/08/article3266236.ece Braille Press at Kerala Federation of Blind in T’Puram | Manu R Mavelil THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With barely two months left for the academic year to close, the visually challenged school students in the state are yet to get most books, especially the the second term (part 2) of classes I to VIII.Only a few schools got part 2 books of classes II, III, VI and VIII, the syllabus of which changed this year. The delay is attributed to the inefficiency of the Kerala State Centre for Advanced Printing and Training (C-Apt) which was given the contract by Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) to print part 2 books, in November. C-Apt was given the contract because the Braille press run by the Kerala Federation of the Blind (KFB), to print Braille text books since 1983, could not meet the demand with its limited resources. But the task was reassigned to them in a recent meeting held at DPI as C-Apt could undertake the task despite having a superior machine. Over 500 students study in 16 special schools. The text books are sought after by visually challenged students of other schools, blind teachers and others.The 10-year old machine does not operate fully as the Federation does not have enough money to maintain it. It has four modules and requires imported machine components called ‘hammer’ that make precision punching. An entire set of hammers cost Rs 34,000 which has validity only for four months. The press is depended on a Dehradun-based supplier who insisted on providing at least half the amount before they could import ‘hammers’ from Sweden. Printing paper alone costs Rs 4 lakh annually and the total expense comes to around Rs 8 lakh a year. The government has given only Rs 1 lakh of the Rs 3.5 lakh annual grant. The government has allotted Rs 43 lakh to buy an advanced printer that costs Rs 76 lakh. “We are in talks with various philanthropists to find the remaining money,” said R Sasidharan Pillai, Secretary in-charge and Executive Director, KFB. Disconcerting Delay ➤ The delay is attributed to the inefficiency of the Kerala State Centre for Advanced Printing and Training (C-Apt) which was given the contract by DPI to print the books ➤ Over 500 students study in 16 special schools. The textbooks are sought after by visually challenged students of other schools, blind teachers and other -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] My Sunday note: Tarun Vijay: hope of ‘Nomination of disabled in the Rajya Sabha’
My Sunday note: Tarun Vijay: hope of ‘Nomination of disabled in the Rajya Sabha’ I went to my childhood school the (Blind Relief Association) today. And enjoyed sumptuous Sambar with Chole (one of the most cherished dishes in the school) for decades. The occasion was the annual fest of the Aanand Singh Smarak Khel Smiti (an NGO in Delhi working for the blind people since 1997). They organize various academic/cultural competitions every year for the school-going blind children. Today the ceremony was held to honor the winners of 2015. The chief guest was the newly appointed Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities (Dr Kamlesh Kumar Pandey). And the guest of honor was Rajya Sabha MP (Mr Tarun Vijay). The ‘Gandhi Hall’ of the school was jam-packed. The reason was obvious, the function was followed by a Kavi Sammelan where most of the Kavis were blind; who came from the different parts of the country. Mr Shiv Shankar Upadhaya from Bihar, Mr Aqbar raj from (Khandva MP), Mr Swedeshi Khiladi from (Mathura UP), Mis Shikha Dube (the youngest female kavitri from Diwas MP) and a host of Delhi-based other senior kavis. I wish the organisers should upload the Kavi Sammelan on the youtube. All kavis truly enthralled the audience from their excellent verses. Now let me turn to the substantive part of the function which is the purpose of this share. The CCPD Dr Kamlesh kumar Pandey, whom I listened for the first time, addressed the gathering for more than 10 minutes. And to my pleasant surprise, Dr Pandey is a man of substance. Within a week of his stint, he has delivered an Yorker in the court of different ministries to submit a corrigendum detailing category-wise data of employed disabled people. And the deadline is 10 February 2016. This order was delivered in the wake of a petition filed by the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) India seeking justice for blind people who are the least employed among all 3 categories across the ministries/department. out of the 35 departments, 21 were represented by the secretaries/joint-secretaries in the Court of the CCPD. Mr Santosh Kumar Rungta, (General Secretary of the NFB) provided factual data of the two departments including the Defence Ministry which discriminated against the blind. It all happened on the first day of his joining the office. Not only this, The Chief Commissioner also informed the gathering that on the bases of recent media reports, he has taken a suo motive action by seeking report from the National Carrier for the discrimination against Prof Anita Ghi at the Delhi airport. Though it was not covered by the print media however the Rajya Sabha television reported it. He also informed the gathering that today on the report published in the Dainak Jagran about Grp brutally beating up blind travellers in UP he has asked the NIVH to file a Fir against the Railway officer since travelling students belong to the institution. He also informed us about his long association with Saksham (Akhil Bhartiyye Viklang Kalyaan Sangh. He has worked on the grassroot and one can hope his tenure could prove very productive for the sector. As a researcher, what captivated me the most was the speech given by Mr Tarun Vijay (the BJP MP in the Rajya Sabha. Though it is a common knowledge that Politicians love to make promises and announcements to forget them later, however what Mr Tarun Vijay promised is exemplary. He told the gathering that in the upcoming Budget session, he will suggest in the parliament that the President of India should nominate one disabled person in the Rajya Sabha and the number of nominated persons should go up to 13. As he uttered these unexpected words, the ‘Gandhi Hall’ erupted in to jubilation and The crowd enjoyed the moment and maxicon wave ‘Tarun Vijay Zindabad Zindabad’ echoed all around. I hope that Mr Tarun Vijay must have sensed the deep frustration and agony of the million disabled people’s who are in desperate search of their voice in the ‘temple of justice’. However I wonder if his colleagues think the same? Whatever be the future, this Sunday 7 Feb 2016 was spent in the same school where sumptuous food, cricket and old friends made my day. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity
[AI] Lucknow: IPS/IAS Officers will be given training to deal with people with disabilities
http://www.bhaskar.com/news/UP-LUCK-teacher-will-give-training-to-officers-to-deal-disabled-5242166-PHO.html -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] A body blow for haemophiliacs
Haemophilia patients are dismayed by the decision of the Union Finance Ministry to withdraw exemption of customs duty of life-saving medicines for them, the Haemophilia Federation of India (HFI) has said. The HFI says the decision will affect the lives of haemophiliacs, who are already struggling to meet treatment expenses. http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/a-body-blow-for-haemophiliacs/article8205177.ece Haemophilia is a life-long genetic disorder that prevents clotting of blood. People with this disorder do not have enough of a particular clotting factor in the blood. The bleeding is managed by injecting the missing clotting factor - the anti-haemophilia factor (AHF). E. Raghunandanan, chairman, Southern India Regional Council, HFI, urged the government to revoke the decision immediately. “An adult haemophilia patient requires 2,000-3,000 units of AHF to treat one bleeding episode. The annual treatment cost of a patient who suffers frequent bleeding episodes may reach more than Rs.1.5 lakh. Cutting of customs duty exemption will escalate the cost,” he said. There are more than 10,000 haemophilia patients in the State. The disorder affects mostly men. It is linked to a defect in the X chromosome. Women are generally carriers of the disease. A survey showed that more than 70 per cent of the haemophiliacs are disabled, owing to lack of timely treatment. “Even one haemophilia patient will push even a fairly rich family to debt. Many face social discrimination,”he said. A delegation of the HFI will approach the government to demand withdrawal of the decision, he added. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] EPW Commentary: Discrimination on Campuses of Higher Learning By Vivek Kumar
inquiry against them. Assertive Dalit students who want to lead an independent ideological path do not have any political patronage in comparison with their upper caste counterparts. Most of the national and state political parties like the Congress and BJP, led and dominated by upper castes, have their student wings. The National Students Union of India, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, Students Federation of India, All India Students Federation, All India Students Association to name just a few, are student organisations which have a substantial presence in different university campuses. These student organisations get patronage from their parent organisations. Their party functionaries are either in government or in Parliament and provide full protection to the student members of their organisation. They provide ideological and many a time financial support to the student organisations to run their affairs both at the national and state levels. In comparison, the independent Dalit students’ organisations have to do everything on their own—from framing their ideology and programmes, to fighting against injustice on the campus. It is they who are at the forefront in doing all the celebrations and deliberations on behalf of Dalit students. And hence they are easy targets. White Paper on Universities Under these circumstances, the government of the day should bring out a White Paper on some 472 institutions of higher education—47 central universities (including one open university), 13 state open universities, 290 state universities, 38 deemed universities and 73 institutes of national importance. The paper should highlight the composition of the institutions—in heads of the institutions and representation of teachers, officers, and students belonging to different caste and communities. Above all, the paper should highlight the content of different Social Sciences and Humanities curricula. The paper should analyse whether or not our universities have become representative. Have they become inclusive of caste, communities and gender or have they been monopolised by one religion and by dominant castes? If they have not become inclusive, then we can evolve certain mechanisms to make them more representative. Otherwise we will not be able to offer social justice to our excluded communities. This will lead to more confrontation and conflict on the campuses of higher learnings. The second issue that should be highlighted in the White Paper is whether the SC/ST commissions, SCs and STs (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989 (amended in 2015), the Protection of Civil Rights Act 1955 and the UGC regulations are effective enough to deal with such cases. What expertise do SC and ST commissions have to capture the exclusion and discrimination prevailing on the campuses, specifically in the light of the sophisticated and subtle nature in which they express themselves? Do we need new methods, or mechanisms to capture or measure and analyse the intensity and enormity of social exclusion and humiliation prevailing on the campuses of higher and professional educational learnings? -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] What's Hot: 'Inclov', love-making ap for persons with disabilities launched
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/differently-abled-can-now-find-love-with-indias-first-matchmaking-app-inclov-by-kalyani-ashok-khona/1/585816.html -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] FYI: Mughal Gardens: The Tactile Garden will be open for visually-impaired people on March 20 from 11 AM to 4 PM. Entry and exit will be from Gate No 12, situated on Church Road (next to the Nort
I will go this year. Hope to meet many delhites there. http://www.deccanherald.com/content/527204/mughal-gardens-open-public-friday.html -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Bangalore: The city has close to 1, 000 parks, but only three are disabled-friendly
On a larger scale, How many parks are accessible in inclusive schools, I wonder. Do blind students play cricket in inclusive schools? http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/making-parks-fun-for-the-disabled/article8195820.ece The manual also aims to act as guides to resident welfare associations, NGOs, disability groups, clubs and parents, egging them to demand inclusive spaces.— file Photo Trust coming out with manual that aims to push civic bodies to make play spaces more inclusive The city has close to 1,000 parks, but only three are disabled-friendly. Ten years after throwing its gates open to what was hailed as India’s first inclusive public play space — Coles Park — the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) cannot brag about having too many of these. However, Kilikili, the Trust formed by parents of children with special needs, which collaborated with the BBMP on the three disabled-friendly parks in the city, is now coming out with a manual that aims to push municipal corporations to make play spaces more inclusive. The manual, while being targeted at local corporations and urban development departments, also aims to act as guides to resident welfare associations, non-governmental organisations, disability groups, clubs and parents, egging them to demand inclusive spaces. “It would be ideal if there is one inclusive park in each ward; it would mean at least 198 disabled-friendly parks. The model of the three disabled-friendly parks was not replicated in parks that were developed subsequently. The manual has specifications, with technical drawings, and we don’t need to exist after it is out,” said Kavitha Krishnamoorthy from Kilikili. Terming a majority of the parks disabled-unfriendly, she said they lacked basic infrastructure such as a ramp at the gate; pathways to facilitate wheelchair access; and signage in Braille. “Play spaces need to be designed with elements, such as sand and texture. Modification to existing play equipment is also required. Take a slide for example; tubular slides would give children a sense of security while sliding down. Children with visual impairment have also spoken about how the steps with gaps are dangerous, and how covered staircases could be built instead,” Ms. Krishnamoorthy explained. Not just children, accessibility is an issue even for the elderly, said Albina Shankar, Director of Mobility India. In addition, larger issues such as access to the park from home by providing wheelchair access on footpaths too needs to be tackled. For now, Kilikili is helping the Hospet Urban Development Authority develop a “model park”. Different groups have also pitched in to build inclusive play spaces in Nagpur, Mumbai and Mangaluru. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] News of Interest: Out of 234 jobs under disability quota, 21 per cend were found to have faked their disability.
Important: Out of 234 jobs under disability quota, 21 per cend were found to have faked their disability. This happened in Uttar Pradesh, the state having 75 districts where genuine disabled candidates are left to beg on the streets. Please follow the detailed report filed by Mala Dikshit for Jagran today. And share widely on FB and WhatsAp http://m.jagran.com/news/national-those-who-get-job-on-fake-disability-certificate-will-face-trouble-in-up-13536712.html माला दीक्षित, नई दिल्ली। उत्तर प्रदेश में फर्जी तरीके से प्रमाणपत्र हासिल कर विकलांग कोटे से नौकरी पाने वाले प्राथमिक शिक्षकों की नौकरी पर तलवार लटक गई है। सुप्रीमकोर्ट ने विकलांग कोटे से नौकरी पाने वालों की मेडिकल बोर्ड से शारीरिक जांच कराने को हरी झंडी दे दी है। सुप्रीमकोर्ट ने उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार की याचिका स्वीकार करते इलाहाबाद हाईकोर्ट की खंडपीठ का आदेश निरस्त कर दिया है। सुप्रीमकोर्ट ने राज्य सरकार को चार महीने में प्रक्रिया पूरी करने को कहा है। हाईकोर्ट ने विकलांग कोटे से नौकरी पाने वालों की मेडिकल बोर्ड से दोबारा जांच कराने का राज्य सरकार का आदेश रद कर दिया था। ये मामला उत्तर प्रदेश में 2007-2008 में विकलांग कोटे से विशिष्ट बीटीसी करके प्राथमिक शिक्षक की नौकरी पाने का है। बुधवार को न्यायमूर्ति एमवाई इकबाल व न्यायमूर्ति अरुण मिश्रा की पीठ ने प्रदेश सरकार की याचिका स्वीकार करते हुए ये फैसला सुनाया। कोर्ट ने प्रदेश सरकार के वकील एमआर शमशाद की दलीलें स्वीकार करते हुए कहा कि हाईकोर्ट ने इस महत्वपूर्ण तथ्य पर ध्यान नहीं दिया कि मेडिकल बोर्ड ने पहले ही जांच की है और उसमें पाया कि 21 फीसद लोगों ने फर्जी तरीके से विकलांगता प्रमाणपत्र हासिल किये हैं। पीठ ने कहा कि हाईकोर्ट ने अपने फैसले में अथारिटीज से कहा है कि वह ऐसे लोगों को सामने बुला कर जांच करे (फिजिकल वैरीफिकेश) और अगर वह व्यक्ति प्रमाणपत्र के मुताबिक शारीरिक रूप से अक्षम न पाया जाए तो फिर उसका नये सिरे से मेडिकल टेस्ट कराया जाए। हाईकोर्ट ने फैसला देते समय इस बात पर ध्यान नहीं दिया कि कई तरह की शारीरिक अक्षमताओं जैसे देखने और सुनने की अक्षमता को महज शारीरिक निरीक्षण से नहीं जाना ज सकता। इसका पता सिर्फ मेडिकल जांच में ही चल सकता है। सुप्रीमकोर्ट ने फैसले में कहा है कि इस मामले में भारतीय विकलांग संघ ने ज्ञापन देकर फर्जीवाड़े का आरोप लगाया था और गंभीर सवाल उठाए थे। जांच के बाद पता चला कि 21 फीसद प्रमाणपत्र फर्जी ढंग से प्राप्त किये गये थे। ऐसी परिस्थिति में हाईकोर्ट की खंडपीठ को मामले में दखल नहीं देना चाहिए था। सुप्रीमकोर्ट ने हाईकोर्ट का आदेश रद करते हुए सरकार से कहा है कि वो किसी के भी खिलाफ कार्रवाई करने से पहले उसे कारण बताओ नोटिस जारी करेगी और उसके बाद ही कानून के मुताबिक फैसला किया जायेगा। कोर्ट ने राज्य सरकार चार महीने में जांच प्रक्रिया पूरी करने को कहा है। क्या है मामला बात ये है कि 2007-08 में उत्तर प्रदेश में विकलांग कोटे से विशिष्ट बीटीसी ट्रेनिंग कर 234 उम्मीदवारों ने सरकारी स्कूलों में प्राथमिक शिक्षक की नौकरी प्राप्त की। भारतीय विकलांग संघ ने सरकार को ज्ञापन देकर अपात्रों के फर्जी तरीके से विकलांग कोटे की नौकरी प्राप्त कर लेने का आरोप लगाया। सरकार ने इस शिकायत पर संज्ञान ले 3 नवंबर 2009 को नये सिरे से मेडिकल बोर्ड गठित कर उम्मीदवारों की शारीरिक अक्षमता की जांच के आदेश दिए। 234 उम्मीदवारों की मेडिकल बोर्ड द्वारा की गई जांच में पाया गया कि विकलांग कोटे का प्रमाणपत्र रखने वाले 21 फीसद लोग वास्तव में विकलांग नहीं हैं। उम्मीदवार नौकरी तलवार लटकती देख हाईकोर्ट गए। एकलपीठ ने याचिकाएं खारिज कर दीं और सरकार के आदेश पर मुहर लगाई कहा राज्य सरकार को ऐसा आदेश जारी करने का अधिकार है। लेकिन हाईकोर्ट की खंडपीठ ने एकलपीठ का आदेश रद कर दिया और कहा कि सरकार नये सिरे से मेडिकल बोर्ड गठित कर विकलांगता की जांच नहीं करा सकती। इसके खिलाफ राज्य सरकार सुप्रीमकोर्ट आई थी। -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Why Indian PhD and BTech holders love lowly government jobs
continuous comfort, many Indians may prefer a hassle-free long-term employment prospect with a lower pay. It is standard practice for trade unions in India to seek “regularization” of contract workers – as it often involves extra benefits and security. Even when farmers lose their lands for an industry, a highway or a dam, the compensation discussed often veers towards long-term employment. Margaret Makepeace, a senior archivist in the India Records Office of the British Library talks about the “working class aristocracy” (teachers and clerks - the then equivalent of PhDs) in the colonial age applying to be menial workers with the East India Company probably lured by “security of employment.” (http://tinyurl.com/EIC1857 ). It is culturally a natural quest for a “long-term relationship” that makes PhDs and B.Techs go for peon jobs. Recognition and self-fulfillment are secondary needs. Income and stability are primary -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] 3 per cent reservation ignored: Allahabad University Faculty Recruitment 2016: 293 Teaching Posts
But the UGC has the financing power. If it stopps funding the affiliated colleges/universities everything fall in line. It was evident in 2006 when the Delhi High Court while hearing Sambhavana petition commanded the UGC to stop funds to the Delhi University. And the outcome resulted in hundreds of blind people got appointed as lecturers; and its a living legacy. Can this happen again? On 2/4/16, Asudani, Rajesh wrote: > UGC has hardly any control over recruitments of individual universities, let > alone the colleges. > > But yes, when there is grant-in-aid by the government why there should not > be and can not be a common recruitment process for teaching cadre, I fail to > understand. > > -Original Message- > From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf > Of avinash shahi > Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2016 10:33 AM > To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning > the disabled. > Subject: Re: [AI] 3 per cent reservation ignored: Allahabad University > Faculty Recruitment 2016: 293 Teaching Posts > > The Sambhavana is fighting the case against the UGC in the apex Court. > The next hearing is scheduled on 17 Feb. > > On 2/3/16, Vamshi. G wrote: >> I Fully support this issue. I myself am a PhD holder with three post >> graduations and UGC NET in two subjects. I hardly found any >> university job reserved for VI. If at all they are reserved, either >> they are in subjects where you don't find VIs like disaster management >> or in combinations like VI-SC/women etc. which is violation of the >> law. I have lost hope of becoming a faculty which is my passion, and >> settled as a banker satisfying merely my material needs. I doubt >> whether fighting against each university and notification is feasible. >> There has to be a common fight and blanket judgment covering all >> universities. There is a word around that there will be common >> recruitment process for universities. If at all that happens, the >> situation will be much easier to resolve. Anyways, if there is a >> movement in this regard as suggested, count me in for any support. >> >> >> On 2/3/16, Asudani, Rajesh wrote: >>> Yes, Sambhawana is doing a good job. >>> But I think their efforts are confined to Delhi and as you said they >>> have >>> succeeded and need to be supported. >>> >>> However, it is the need of the hour not only in central universities, >>> but >>> in all state universities and granted colleges and even schools across >>> India. >>> >>> I am sure if persued honestly, the effort would result in thousands of >>> jobs >>> for PWD in teaching. >>> >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On >>> Behalf >>> Of avinash shahi >>> Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 11:16 AM >>> To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues >>> concerning >>> the disabled. >>> Subject: Re: [AI] 3 per cent reservation ignored: Allahabad University >>> Faculty Recruitment 2016: 293 Teaching Posts >>> >>> Amen sir. In fact, Sambhavana is pursuing the case in the Apex Court >>> and the next hearing is on 17 Feb. However they are constrained By >>> financial means and majority of faculty aspirants don't contribute a >>> penny. It is a crucial time when we all need to contribute financially >>> for the lawyer's cost otherwise days are not far many among us PHDs >>> will find it difficult to get even a peon's job. Blind people need to >>> contribute collectively if this battle has to be carried. Merely >>> applying for jobs when advertised in quota will fetch nothing. And >>> what to say of NGOs they hate acadimicians and hardly do advocacy for >>> AB categories posts. Reasons are plenty. The sambhavana is an >>> exception though. They have done exceptionally well which led to more >>> than 100 blind people employed with Delhi University. But the saga is >>> not promising in other 43 central universities. I'm in for any such >>> collaboration in my individual capacity to drive the Universities to >>> the respective High Courts and the Apex Court. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 2/3/16, Asudani, Rajesh wrote: >>>> As a rule, universities and colleges and schools do not reserve the >>>> mandated >>>> posts, not at least for VI. >>>> >>>> I had obtained data from
Re: [AI] 3 per cent reservation ignored: Allahabad University Faculty Recruitment 2016: 293 Teaching Posts
The Sambhavana is fighting the case against the UGC in the apex Court. The next hearing is scheduled on 17 Feb. On 2/3/16, Vamshi. G wrote: > I Fully support this issue. I myself am a PhD holder with three post > graduations and UGC NET in two subjects. I hardly found any > university job reserved for VI. If at all they are reserved, either > they are in subjects where you don't find VIs like disaster management > or in combinations like VI-SC/women etc. which is violation of the > law. I have lost hope of becoming a faculty which is my passion, and > settled as a banker satisfying merely my material needs. I doubt > whether fighting against each university and notification is feasible. > There has to be a common fight and blanket judgment covering all > universities. There is a word around that there will be common > recruitment process for universities. If at all that happens, the > situation will be much easier to resolve. Anyways, if there is a > movement in this regard as suggested, count me in for any support. > > > On 2/3/16, Asudani, Rajesh wrote: >> Yes, Sambhawana is doing a good job. >> But I think their efforts are confined to Delhi and as you said they have >> succeeded and need to be supported. >> >> However, it is the need of the hour not only in central universities, but >> in all state universities and granted colleges and even schools across >> India. >> >> I am sure if persued honestly, the effort would result in thousands of >> jobs >> for PWD in teaching. >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On >> Behalf >> Of avinash shahi >> Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 11:16 AM >> To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning >> the disabled. >> Subject: Re: [AI] 3 per cent reservation ignored: Allahabad University >> Faculty Recruitment 2016: 293 Teaching Posts >> >> Amen sir. In fact, Sambhavana is pursuing the case in the Apex Court >> and the next hearing is on 17 Feb. However they are constrained By >> financial means and majority of faculty aspirants don't contribute a >> penny. It is a crucial time when we all need to contribute financially >> for the lawyer's cost otherwise days are not far many among us PHDs >> will find it difficult to get even a peon's job. Blind people need to >> contribute collectively if this battle has to be carried. Merely >> applying for jobs when advertised in quota will fetch nothing. And >> what to say of NGOs they hate acadimicians and hardly do advocacy for >> AB categories posts. Reasons are plenty. The sambhavana is an >> exception though. They have done exceptionally well which led to more >> than 100 blind people employed with Delhi University. But the saga is >> not promising in other 43 central universities. I'm in for any such >> collaboration in my individual capacity to drive the Universities to >> the respective High Courts and the Apex Court. >> >> >> >> >> On 2/3/16, Asudani, Rajesh wrote: >>> As a rule, universities and colleges and schools do not reserve the >>> mandated >>> posts, not at least for VI. >>> >>> I had obtained data from entire Maharashtra through RTI and had a fought >>> a >>> case in Nagpur HC in person. >>> >>> It is a tall order and excuses given are absurd. >>> >>> Forget NGOs and let us form an advocacy panel, with VI who can contribute >>> by >>> mind body or money, and some well meaning advocates and take up the >>> cudgels >>> for reservation in teaching in India. >>> Except Delhi, significant work has not been done anywhere else in this >>> regard, me thinks. >>> >>> >>> >>> सादर / With thanks & Regards >>> राजेश आसुदानी Rajesh Asudani >>> सहायक महाप्रबन्धक AGM >>> बाजार आसूचना ईकाई MIU >>> भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक Reserve Bank of India >>> नागपुर Nagpur >>> >>> 0712 2806846 >>> >>> President >>> VIBEWA >>> Co-Moderator >>> VIB-India >>> >>> A-pilll = Action coupled with Positivity, Interest, Love, Logic and >>> laughter. >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On >>> Behalf >>> Of avinash shahi >>> Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 7:59 PM >>> To: accessindia; jnuvision >>> Subject: [AI] 3 per cent reservation ignored: Allahaba
[AI] Odisha: Blind people raise issues ahead of PM visit
To draw attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his visit to the State, members of the All Odisha Student Union of the Visually-Impaired discussed various issues and placed various demands at a Press conference here Wednesday. http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions//blinds-raise-issues-ahead-of-pm-visit.html They discussed on the alleged scam in the Inclusive Education for Disabled at Secondary Stage (IEDSS) implementation in Odisha, election manipulation in the Odisha Association for the Blind (OAB), disinvestment in PSUs, chit fund scam, misuse of the SC and ST Act by the OAB, abuse on visually-impaired girl students at a computer training centre, corporal punishment to blind students and misappropriation of funds sanctioned under the Braille Transcription project. Many physically and mentally tortured victims briefed reporters about their grievances. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Sparsh after 35 years: Sparsh was Hindi cinema’s first realistic portrayal of a visually impaired man
your hero off my back!’” Interestingly, it wasn’t Naseer but Sanjeev Kumar who was Sai’s first choice for the role. Impressed by her script, the actor, who’d brilliantly played a deaf-and-dumb man in Koshish , agreed instantly. Later, however, he backed out, and Sai had to replace her original lead pair of him and Tanuja with Naseer and Shabana Azmi. Sanjeev Kumar’s brief association with the film has an interesting epilogue. “Sanjeev and Naseer were on a set in Bangalore when the national awards were announced,” says Sai. “Sanjeev, generous as he was, threw a party for Naseer, at which he casually asked him which role he’d got the award for ( Sparsh was yet to be released). Naseer told him it was a blind man’s part — and as he filled him in with more details, it suddenly dawned on Sanjeev that this was the role he’d withdrawn from. ‘Hell, I was supposed to do this one!’ he exclaimed. And then added good-humouredly, ‘Agar main karta, shayad mujhe hi national award mil jaata!’” Some things are meant to be, and today it’s inconceivable to think of Aniruddh Parmar as anyone else but Naseeruddin Shah. In a beautiful piece of cinema that allowed audiences a sparsh of a world so different from their own. The author is a freelance writer and editor -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] 3 per cent reservation ignored: Allahabad University Faculty Recruitment 2016: 293 Teaching Posts
Amen sir. In fact, Sambhavana is pursuing the case in the Apex Court and the next hearing is on 17 Feb. However they are constrained By financial means and majority of faculty aspirants don't contribute a penny. It is a crucial time when we all need to contribute financially for the lawyer's cost otherwise days are not far many among us PHDs will find it difficult to get even a peon's job. Blind people need to contribute collectively if this battle has to be carried. Merely applying for jobs when advertised in quota will fetch nothing. And what to say of NGOs they hate acadimicians and hardly do advocacy for AB categories posts. Reasons are plenty. The sambhavana is an exception though. They have done exceptionally well which led to more than 100 blind people employeed with Delhi University. But the saga is not promising in other 43 central universities. I'm in for any such collaboration in my individual capacity to drive the Universities to the respective High Courts and the Apex Court. On 2/3/16, Asudani, Rajesh wrote: > As a rule, universities and colleges and schools do not reserve the mandated > posts, not at least for VI. > > I had obtained data from entire Maharashtra through RTI and had a fought a > case in Nagpur HC in person. > > It is a tall order and excuses given are absurd. > > Forget NGOs and let us form an advocacy panel, with VI who can contribute by > mind body or money, and some well meaning advocates and take up the cudgels > for reservation in teaching in India. > Except Delhi, significant work has not been done anywhere else in this > regard, me thinks. > > > > सादर / With thanks & Regards > राजेश आसुदानी Rajesh Asudani > सहायक महाप्रबन्धक AGM > बाजार आसूचना ईकाई MIU > भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक Reserve Bank of India > नागपुर Nagpur > > 0712 2806846 > > President > VIBEWA > Co-Moderator > VIB-India > > A-pilll = Action coupled with Positivity, Interest, Love, Logic and > laughter. > > -Original Message- > From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf > Of avinash shahi > Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 7:59 PM > To: accessindia; jnuvision > Subject: [AI] 3 per cent reservation ignored: Allahabad University Faculty > Recruitment 2016: 293 Teaching Posts > > Yesterday, The Allahabad University issued an advertisement for 296 > faculty posts however no post is reserved for the Candidates with > Disabilities. The PWD Act 1995 provisions for 3 per cent reservation > in jobs is being contravened by the University therefore this > notification should be challenged in the Court of Law forthwith. Who > will take the call? > http://www.employment-news.in/allahabad-university-faculty-recruitment-2016-teaching-vacancy-notification/ > > Advertisement No. 01/2016- University of Allahabad, invited > applications for the posts of Professor, Associate Professor, and > Assistant Professor in various departments of the faculty of Science, > Arts, Commerce, Law, and Independent Centre/ Institutes of the > university of Allahabad. Shortlisted candidates will be called for > interview. > > Professor- 49 Vacancies > Associate Professor- 84 Vacancies > Assistant Professor- 160 Vacancies > > Candidates must fulfill the essential requirements of the post and > other conditions stipulated in the UGC Regulations on minimum > Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers in Universities and > Colleges. > > candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) > conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC like > SLET/ SET. > NET/ SLET/ SET shall also not be required for such Masters > Programmes in disciplines for which NET/ SLET/ SET is not > conducted. > > Last Date for Receipt of Application: 10-March-201 > > -- > Avinash Shahi > Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU > > > Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of > mobile phones / Tabs on: > http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Search for old postings at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ > > To unsubscribe send a message to > accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in > with the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please > visit the list home page at > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Disclaimer: > 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the > person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; > > 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails
[AI] Dainak Jagran: Why Dhritarashtra was born blind?
ने के लिये कहा, वही पासे कौरव वंश के नाश का कारण बने। शकुनि ने हस्तिनापुर मैं सबका विश्वास जीता और 100 कौरवों का अभिवावक बना। उसने ना केवल दुर्योधन को युधिष्ठिर के खिलाफ भडकाया बल्कि महाभारत के युद्ध का आधार भी बनाया। धृतराष्ट्र चले गए वन में युद्ध के बाद धृतराष्ट्र और गांधारी, पांडवों के साथ एक ही महल रहने लगे थे। भीम अक्सर धृतराष्ट्र से ऐसी बातें करते थे जो कि उन्हें पसंद नहीं थीं। भीम के ऐसे व्यवहार से धृतराष्ट्र बहुत दुखी रहने लगे थे। वे धीरे-धीरे दो दिन या चार दिन में एक बार भोजन करने लगे। इस प्रकार पंद्रह वर्ष निकल गए। फिर एक दिन धृतराष्ट्र के मन में वैराग्य का भाव जाग गया और वे गांधारी के साथ वन में चले गए। -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Punjab: Inclusive education volunteers start putting in their papers
Its justa tip of the iceberg; the whole concept of 'inclusive education' is marred with numerous loopholes. Let the disability sector introspect... http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/education/inclusive-chandigarh/education-volunteers-start-putting-in-their-papers/191386.html Manish Sirhindi Tribune News Service Patiala, February 2 Inclusive education volunteers (IEVs), who were recruited in 2008 to educate the children with special needs (CWSNs), have now started putting in their papers as they have not been paid salaries since March last year. The project was initiated under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan by the Union Government under which 104 resource rooms were set up in the district. Here, children with special needs were taught by the IEVs appointed at the cluster and block level. In Patiala, nearly 7,219 CWSNs had been identified and a total of 125 inclusive education volunteers have been appointed. Along with resource room teaching, the IEVs also provided home-based education (HBE) to children whose condition was severe. In the district, there were nearly 432 CWSNs, who are covered under the HBE system. The CWSNs were mainstreamed to schools in different classes according to their ability. Children with visually and hearing impairment, mentally challenged, orthopedically problems, learning disability, multiple disabilities, cerebral palsy and even autism received education at these centres. Beant Singh, district president of the Inclusive Education Volunteers Union, said out of 125 volunteers, 29 had already resigned and more were contemplating to follow the suit. He said the government had been claiming that the project had been discontinued by the Union Government. “However, we have not received any written communiqué in this regard and they were still being sent duty schedules by the State Education Department,” he said. “Last month, a day before the Sadhbhawana rally that was held in Patiala, they had met Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, who had assured them that their salaries would be released in a day or so and asked them not to hold any protests during the rally. However, even after 45 days there is no word from the government about the salaries,” Beant Singh said. Earlier, Education Minister Daljit Singh Cheema had said that all other teachers except for the IEV volunteers were being paid. “The IEV volunteers are to be paid by the Centre, but the Union Government had decided to do away with the IEV scheme,” Cheema had said. Beant Singh said volunteers were being paid meagre salaries of Rs 4,500, while resource teachers in the same department were getting Rs 19,000 per month. “But even Rs 4,500 were not forthcoming,” he said. Deputy Manager of the project Saloni said the project had been discontinued by the Union Government two years ago, but the state government had decided to continue with it. She said last year, salaries of the IEV were paid by the state government, but this year no funds were received. She said the senior authorities of the department had already tak -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Odisha CCPD: High Court issues stay on official’s appointment
In a major setback to the Odisha government, the State High Court on Tuesday granted an interim stay on the continuation of Dr Minati Behera of Cuttack city as the State commissioner for persons with disabilities (SCPD). http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/high-court-issues-stay-on-officials-appointment/article8185621.ece In April last year, the government had selected Dr Behera for the coveted post. After preliminary hearing on a writ petition challenging her selection , a single-judge Bench of Justice B. R. Sarangi passed the interim order. Issuing notices to Dr Behera and the State government to file their respective counters, the High Court has fixed March 1 next for further hearing. “By this order of the High Court, Dr Minati Behera will cease to function as the State commissioner for persons with disabilities from today,” said Pitambar Acharya, a senior advocate of the High Court who argued the case for the petitioner, K. Ananda of Ganjam district. The petitioner was one among the 21 aspirants who had applied for the post in pursuance to an advertisement last year. However, the Search Committee had zeroed in on three candidates (other than the petitioner) and the office of the Chief Minister selected Dr Behera. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Vidio BBC Hindi: Empowering deaf people in the workplace
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvbZ5EK-SYM&feature=share -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Fwd: [New post] Disability, Language, and Empowerment: Dorodi Sharma
-- Forwarded message -- From: Kafila Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2016 02:34:35 + Subject: [New post] Disability, Language, and Empowerment: Dorodi Sharma To: shahi88avin...@gmail.com Post : Disability, Language, and Empowerment: Dorodi Sharma URL: http://kafila.org/2016/02/03/disability-language-and-empowerment-dorodi-sharma/ Posted : February 3, 2016 at 8:04 AM Author : Sunalini Kumar Tags : disability, Divyang, Dorodi Sharma Categories : Bad ideas, Centre watch, Debates, Ecologies, Frontiers, Government, Identities, Images, Language This is a guest post by DORODI SHARMA In 2009, as a writer for a disability news portal I got a note back with one of my stories from the director of the organisation. “Suffering from disability”, I had written about someone. The note said “I have been a wheelchair user since the age of […] Read more of this post ( http://kafila.org/2016/02/03/disability-language-and-empowerment-dorodi-sharma/ ) Add a comment to this post: http://kafila.org/2016/02/03/disability-language-and-empowerment-dorodi-sharma/#respond -- WordPress.com | Thanks for flying with WordPress! Manage Subscriptions https://subscribe.wordpress.com/?key=f9f8003df62bd2dc7bb1f4a743466d91&email=shahi88avinash%40gmail.com Unsubscribe: https://subscribe.wordpress.com/?key=f9f8003df62bd2dc7bb1f4a743466d91&email=shahi88avinash%40gmail.com&b=Ls%3DOF%5By%3D%5BPaq3b%26P%5B9oiO%3FotHWhl2%7CQ-BOZim9Wzb.Yt%26hOOpC -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] 3 per cent reservation ignored: Allahabad University Faculty Recruitment 2016: 293 Teaching Posts
Yesterday, The Allahabad University issued an advertisement for 296 faculty posts however no post is reserved for the Candidates with Disabilities. The PWD Act 1995 provisions for 3 per cent reservation in jobs is being contravened by the University therefore this notification should be challenged in the Court of Law forthwith. Who will take the call? http://www.employment-news.in/allahabad-university-faculty-recruitment-2016-teaching-vacancy-notification/ Advertisement No. 01/2016- University of Allahabad, invited applications for the posts of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor in various departments of the faculty of Science, Arts, Commerce, Law, and Independent Centre/ Institutes of the university of Allahabad. Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. Professor- 49 Vacancies Associate Professor- 84 Vacancies Assistant Professor- 160 Vacancies Candidates must fulfill the essential requirements of the post and other conditions stipulated in the UGC Regulations on minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers in Universities and Colleges. candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/ SET. NET/ SLET/ SET shall also not be required for such Masters Programmes in disciplines for which NET/ SLET/ SET is not conducted. Last Date for Receipt of Application: 10-March-201 -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Wife recorded books, and he became the first completely blind Judicial Magistrate in Rajasthan
This is a story of Brahmanand Sharma who on 11 January 2016 became the first completely blind Judicial Magistratt in Chitodhgarh district of Rajasthan. He obtained 83rd rank in the Rajasthan Judicial service examination. Read the full story in Hindi. http://www.bhaskar.com/news/RAJ-JAI-HMU-books-became-the-states-first-blind-judge-hearing-wife-5237113-NOR.html -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] FYI: ST. STEPHEN’S COLLEGE invites to a Panel disscussion: “UNDERSTANDING DISABILITY: “Divyaang and its connotations”
Forwarded message begins --- sanchitkatiya...@gmail.com THE ENABLING UNIT ST. STEPHEN’S COLLEGE Sub.: Invitation for enaugural event of the Enabling Unit in St. Stephen’s college The Enabling Unit of St Stephens College is pleased to inform one and all that the unit is organizing its inaugural programme on Wednessday, the 3rd of Febuary2016 from 2-5PM in the college hall. We are organizing following activities on the occasion: We are going to hold a panel discussion on the topic “UNDERSTANDING DISABILITY: “Divyaang and its connotations”. We have following speakers in thee panel: (I) Dr. Tanmoy Bhattacharya, Professor in the Department of Linguistics, DU; Topic: Linguistic Constructs In Disability. (B) Dr. Jagdeesh Chandra, HOD Department of Political Scince, Hindu College, University of Delhi: Divyang, a terminology. (C) Dr. Nikhil Jain: various terms/terminologies in disability. After that, we’ll have a musical concert, in which talented differently-abled singers/musicians are going to entertain us all. All are cordially invited for the inaugural programme! Do Come and be a part of the beginning of an exciting journey of our unit, The Enabling Unit! For more details please contact Dheeru-8285202286 Shubham-9910501745 President Convenor Dheeru YadavDr. Satish Kumar -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Calicut University : Varsity garden for visually impaired
Sounds superb! would plan to visit this garden later this year. http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/varsity-garden-for-visually-impaired/article8181629.ece Taxonomist Sabu Mamiyil demonstrating the audio method used at the garden for the visually impaired at Calicut University.— Photo: Sakeer Hussain Calicut University has made a remarkable contribution towards the cause of the visually challenged by setting up a garden exclusively for them. Comprising all aromatic plants, including herbs, spices and vegetables, the garden has been set up by a team led by renowned taxonomist Sabu Mamiyil. “It’s been a dream come true for us,” said Prof. Sabu, strutting proudly along the pathways set up for the visually impaired. As many as 65 plants have been placed in the garden, with their scientific and common names and other descriptions given in Braille and audio. By touching the Braille plate with an audio pen, the visually impaired persons can listen to the descriptions about the plant. “The smell and taste of the plant are indeed above all these descriptions,” Prof. Sabu said after offering a piece of sweet flag (Acorus calamus or vayambu). Aromatic plants such as Arutha (Ruta graveolens), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Basil, Mint or Pudina, Stevia or sweet leaf and Indian hog plum or papanasini have taken a prominent position in the garden. The garden has been constructed in such a way as to help a visually impaired person to do everything on his own in it. The pathways have been made with special indications at junctions to help the visually impaired to understand. Prof. Sabu said people from all institutions, including schools, could come there and learn about the plants. Queries had started to come from schools even before the park was opened. Vice Chancellor K. Mohammed Basheer said the park would go a long way in providing assistive technology for education. Dr. Basheer said it was an asset of pride for the university. At present, the National Botanical Research Institute at Lucknow has a garden for the visually impaired. “But the one we have set up is much bigger,” said Prof. Sabu. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] IE's Op-Ed of Interest: The Court’s Second Chance By Tarunabh Khaitan
http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/section-377-the-supreme-court-second-chance/ On January 17, 2016, Rohith Vemula killed himself in Hyderabad. He identified with his Dalit mother’s caste. Two weeks earlier, a 15-year-old boy set himself on fire in Agra after being teased for being gay. In May 2015, Misbah Qadri was refused a flat in Mumbai because she was Muslim. On May 29, 2014, Nido Tania, from Arunachal Pradesh, was murdered in Delhi in an apparently racist attack. Countless female foetuses continue to be disposed of before they are born. Manabi Bandopadhyay’s unusual appointment as a college principal in Nadia district in June 2015 only underscored the meagre employment opportunities normally available to transpersons. These victims of discrimination amount to more than the labels Dalit, gay, Muslim, Northeasterner, female or transgender. Discrimination refuses to recognise the diversity of the lives of its victims. As Rohith poignantly noted in his final letter, “The value of a man was reduced to his immediate identity and nearest possibility.” The Supreme Court has an opportunity this week to kickstart the process of serious judicial engagement with discrimination, as it hears the curative petition against its judgment in Koushal vs Naz, which recriminalised homosexuality. It’s imperative that the court affirm the Delhi High Court’s 2009 finding that Section 377 is unconstitutional. It must recognise the criticisms its under-reasoned and constitutionally unsound ruling in Koushal has attracted from academics, activists, jurists and politicians. But that outcome will not be enough. Following the Delhi HC, the SC must recognise what’s at stake is not merely “gay rights” but our constitutional values of liberty, equality, dignity, pluralism and inclusiveness. The court must emphasise the continuity between various guises of discrimination and resolve to develop our jurisprudence to tackle all of them. As guardian of the Constitution, the SC must not fail this time. Even if the court accomplishes all of this, politicians will still need to do their bit. India remains among the few countries with a constitutional commitment to a liberal democracy that nevertheless lacks comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation. The Bhopal Declaration of 2002, seeking to chart a new course for Dalits, welcomed “winds of change the world over” towards inclusion and diversity and against discrimination. A conversation on the need and shape of an anti-discrimination law began after the Sachar Committee recommended it in 2006. While the UPA government did briefly consider setting up an equal opportunity commission (EOC), the idea was quietly buried after the poorly drafted EOC bill attracted criticism. Anti-discrimination law remains a key demand of groups representing women, gays, lesbians, transgendered persons, and persons living with disability. The debate on an anti-discrimination law has been going on for over a decade. In an effort to move the debate from broader policy to nuts-and-bolts, the Centre for Policy Research hosted a discussion on a civil society draft equality bill in December 2015. The bill, currently under consideration of the Delhi government, seeks to create a civil (rather than criminal) liability for discrimination on grounds such as caste, sex, disability, race, sexual orientation, religion and so on. It protects everyone from discrimination symmetrically: Dalits as well as Brahmins, Hindus as well as Muslims, men as well as women (while recognising that groups that usually face discrimination will be its main beneficiaries). It outlaws discrimination not only by public bodies, but also by private employers, landlords, service providers and traders. And it recognises the diversity of ways in which discrimination manifests itself. Rohith wanted to be a popular science writer, like Carl Sagan. Section 377 may well have cost India several Alan Turings, the British code-breaker who helped the Allies win World War II, and subsequently killed himself after being prosecuted for his homosexuality. Jewish scientists who fled Nazi persecution revolutionised American science — the loss was Germany’s. We can never account for the number of Ambedkars, Abdul Kalams and Kalpana Chawlas India must have lost to discrimination. Discrimination denies what ultimately makes us all human: In Rohith’s eloquent words, “a glorious thing made up of star dust”. The writer is an associate professor in law at Oxford -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest
[AI] FYI: NATIONAL YOUNG RESEARCHERS' CONFERENCE 2016
The Centre for English Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University UGC-SAP-DSA-I sponsored NATIONAL YOUNG RESEARCHERS' CONFERENCE 2016 (February 4th-5th, 2016) on "The Return of the Body: Revisiting Cultures of the Body" “I still think it’s worthwhile to continue to do research on the body as the challenging topic in cultural sciences.” - Christoph Wulf, March 2008 In her seminal work in 1985, ‘A Cyborg Manifesto’, Donna Harraway suggested that we have entered the post-human era, where fluidity is what defines the body. The demarcating lines, she argued, between man and animal, man-animal and machine, and the physical and non-physical have become sufficiently vague, or have collapsed entirely. Yet, shortly before her publication, anthropologists Christoph Wulf and Dietmar Kamper published their book on historical anthropology, 'The Return of the Body' (1982), arguing that in Europe the ‘Death of God’ led to a marked shift from theocentrism to anthropocentrism, ensuring that the body never goes out of focus in culture studies and cultural sciences. Furthering the debate in 2001, Wulf along with Claudia Benthien published 'The Body in Parts' looking at the “cultural significance of different body parts like the stomach, the back, the nose or the hair”. One school of classical Indian aesthetic tradition questions the relevance of the body with respect to the self, the swa. What happens to a person when the body disintegrates and dies? Is there more to the self, something intrinsic, something more essential, than the body? Classical Western philosophy too, since its inception, right down to Hegel’s notion of Idealism and Feuerbach’s Materialism, has been participating in the mind-versus-body debate. Can our discourses on culture, ethnography, anthropology, history, society, literature, arts and the aesthetics be complete without taking the body into consideration? Having decided to hold a Young Researchers' Conference to deliberate on these issues, we invite submissions of proposals for research papers within the scope of the critical spaces offered but not restricted to the following: • Different bodies: fat bodies, skinny bodies, pregnant bodies, queer bodies, disabled bodies • The ‘acceptable’ body • Performing bodies, bodies of performance • The State as a body • Productivity and economics of the body • Rituals of the body • ‘Untouchable’ body wastes • Forms, genres and the body • The self and the body Abstracts of 300 to 500 words, with a brief bio-note on the speaker, must be emailed to the Conference Coordinators at ces.sap@gmail.com. Important Dates: • Last date for submission of abstract: DECEMBER 30th, 2015 • Notification of acceptance of abstract: JANUARY 10th, 2016 • Last date for submission of full paper: JANUARY 25th, 2016 Note: • Participants must be registered MPhil/ PhD Research Scholars at a recognized university, or a young academic actively engaged in research. • Food and accommodation (on a twin-sharing basis) for outstation participants will be arranged and paid for by the organizers, from February 3rd 2016 (14:00 hours) to February 5th 2016 (12:00 hours). • Outstation participants will also be given a travel allowance of 2000 INR per person or actual fare incurred, whichever is less, subject to submission of tickets in the original. Participants from the Delhi-NCR region will be given travel allowance of 400 INR per person or actual fare incurred, whichever is less, subject to submission of bills/ tickets in the original. • Selected papers will be published in a peer-reviewed, edited volume post the seminar. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] News of Interest: Caste ceiling on campuses
e dominated system when he taught in Hyderabad University in 1998. His application for a professor's post, he recalled, was ignored while another teacher with fewer publications was considered because "she was from an upper caste". It was only in 2011 that professor posts were brought under reservation - one of the reasons for the poor Dalit representation in the pool from which vice-chancellors are eventually chosen. Sources in the human resource development ministry confirmed that none among the 43 central universities in the country had a Dalit vice-chancellor. Only one - the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University in Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh - had a VC from an ST community, Professor T.V. Kattimani. There are no overnight solutions. P.S. Krishnan, a former secretary to the erstwhile welfare ministry with experience on reservation matters, pointed out that the only solution was to ensure that the pool was widened. "The pool is limited because implementation of reservation at all levels of teaching posts is much less than the norms. Among all the serving SC/ST teachers, the majority are in the category of assistant professors," he said. "Even if some people are selected, they face hurdles in promotion. The government and institutions need to sincerely follow the quota policy," Krishnan said. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Kamlesh Kumar Pandey appointed Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities
http://netindian.in/news/2016/01/29/0003/kamlesh-kumar-pandey-appointed-chief-commissioner-persons-disabilities -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] Centre Seeks Legal Base For Use of Term 'Divyang'
The report says that the stakeholders will be consulted. On 2/1/16, George Abraham wrote: > Should they be consulting State Govts or be consulting the people with > disability? > > -Original Message- > From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf > Of avinash shahi > Sent: 01 February 2016 10:05 > To: accessindia > Subject: [AI] Centre Seeks Legal Base For Use of Term 'Divyang' > > The Ministry has written to the state governments and saught their > suggestions. > http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/Centre-Seeks-Legal-Base-For-Use-of-T > erm-Divyang/2016/01/29/article3251308.ece > > -- > Avinash Shahi > Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU > > > Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of > mobile phones / Tabs on: > http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessin > dia.org.in > > > Search for old postings at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ > > To unsubscribe send a message to > accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in > with the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, > please visit the list home page at > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Disclaimer: > 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of > the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its > veracity; > > 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails > sent through this mailing list.. > > > > Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of > mobile phones / Tabs on: > http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Search for old postings at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ > > To unsubscribe send a message to > accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in > with the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please > visit the list home page at > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Disclaimer: > 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the > person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; > > 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails > sent through this mailing list.. > -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Important: Ministers proposed to drop the Disability Commission from the new proposed disability law TEENA THACKAR
Though this shocking news is there in the AsianAge today, However the source is not cited clearly. Should we wait? http://www.asianage.com/india/mental-illness-out-new-law-disability-189 In what could be a huge blow to the disability movement, the Narendra Modi government is planning to keep out “mental illness” from the ambit of the long-delayed law planned on disabilities. Reliable sources said that under the proposed Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill 2014, now being considered by a Group of Ministers under the chairmanship of home minister Rajnath Singh, the ministers have recommended that mental illness should be left to the health ministry as “mental illness is a disease, and not a disability”. “The present government is of the view that mental illness is not a disability and is a health issue, and therefore it should be out of the ambit of the proposed law and the health ministry should be dealing with it,” a source said. However, across the world mental illness is considered as a disability, in fact the accepted term to describe the set of ailments is “psycho-social disabilities”. While there was no national policy on disabilities till the 1990s, the Persons with Disabilities Act was passed only in 1995. It recognised seven types of disabilities, including mental retardation and mental illness. However, the 1995 Act failed to spell out the protection needed for people with mental illness and the mentally retarded. Significantly, aiming to protect people with disabilities against discrimination, the proposed bill was drafted in 2013-2014. Among many changes that the new draft bill proposes to make are an expansion of the list of disabilities from seven to 19, and an increase in job reservations for persons with disabilities from three per cent to five per cent. However, according to sources, the government is also considering cutting short 19 disabilities from the proposed law and excluding or clubbing conditions like thalassemia, sickle cell disease, helophilia, multiple sclerosis. At a recent meeting, ministers have also proposed to drop the Disability Commission from the new proposed disability law, sources further added. The talk about a possible dilution of the proposed law has got activists quite concerned, and they are now planning to approach Prime Minister Narendra Modi with their concerns. Activists believe these changes in the draft will be a huge loss to the disability movement and it will take the country back to the pre-1995 age. “The legislation is supposed to be in line with India’s ratification of the United Nations Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities that was adopted by the General Assembly in 2006. But if such changes are made in the proposed bill, India’s disability movement will be at a huge loss,” an activist said on condition of an -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] [Bulk] Re: India's 1st Blind-friendly Train Runs Between Mysuru, Varanasi
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[AI] Honouring heroes behind Radio Udaan's sound success
Well done guys, I immensely enjoyed the convention. I also met with the students and professionals coming from different parts of Punjab. They all are hooked on WhatsAp! Huge campus and an auspicious auditorium of a blind school was a pleasant surprise. Delicious food and festive atmosphere all were up to the mark. Continue rocking the web-waves unabated. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ludhiana/Honouring-heroes-behind-Radio-Udaans-sound-success/articleshow/50790998.cms Ludhiana: It was a day to honour volunteers who put their hearts and souls into Radio Udaan, an online radio station which caters to visually impaired persons across the country and some parts of the world. The station began its service in 2014 with as many as 30 radio jockeys (RJs) in the age group of 16 to 60 years. Today, the station has more than 20,000 listeners. The station conducted its second convention on Saturday at Braille Bhawan in Jamalpur, where volunteers from Lucknow, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chandigarh and many other cities came calling. As many as 20 visually impaired RJs were present who shared their problems with guest speakers. Ramesh Kumar Sareen gave usual insights on PWD policies that are useful for visually-impaired persons, while Madhu Singhal shared the challenges being faced by visually-impaired women on education, professional and marriage fronts. Speakers also gave presentations on motivation and Persons with Disabilities Act. The event also saw with a host of cultural items presented by the Udaan team members. A perfect act Team members presented a play on "visually challenged and matrimonial". The play was scripted, narrated and presented by a team of visually-impaired persons belonging to various cities of Delhi, Lucknow, Pathankot and Ludhiana. They had practised the play over the phone and social networking sites without actually meeting each other in person. Feeling happy about the successful execution of the play, its director Pathankot-based RJ Danish Mahajan shared, "The play was plotted keeping in mind the real-life difficulties faced by visually-impaired persons. The story revolves around two blind girls who took different decisions on their marriages. A girl who opted for a visually-impaired person had a satisfactory married life, but the other had to make many compromises for selecting a visually abled person. The consequences proved fatal for the latter, who eventually ended her life, due to dissatisfaction and harassment in her life."Recommended By Colombia Jyoti from Ludhiana, one of the members in the play, said, "The team was selected based on the voice suitability for the roles on Skype, followed by a two-month practice over calls." Sangeeta, 30, from Lucknow, said, "I was a regular listener of Udaan and attended the show few times. Though I had never been to the city, but it was exciting to meet members for the first time. And I will visit the city again." Danish, who selected the team, said, "The best part was that we practised the play once, before the actual execution." Naresh and Gitesh from Delhi were equally excited to perform in the play. They added, "The two months was indeed the best time when we practised and bonded so well." -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Centre Seeks Legal Base For Use of Term 'Divyang'
The Ministry has written to the state governments and saught their suggestions. http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/Centre-Seeks-Legal-Base-For-Use-of-Term-Divyang/2016/01/29/article3251308.ece -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] My visit to the recently launched disability job portal: a reflection
I just had a look of the recently publicized website exclusively launched for the disabled job-seekers in India. And amazed to note that out of 12 success stories put up there to encourage the employers for hiring them is disproportionately against the visually/hearing impaired. Out of 12 stories only 2 stories are of the visually/hearing impaired. When the quota is of 1 per cent each for the 3 categories respectively, then why this discrimination? I feel the government should soon bring out data about the publick sector employees with disabilities of three categories distinctly. http://www.disabilityjobs.gov.in/frmViewSuccessStory.aspx -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] Announcing the launch of Accessible Menu reading app - Good Food Talks
Its a good initiative. Delhi-NCR plus Bangalore and Mumbai have been covered. I feel for the better convenience and comfort of the website visotors,the list of restaurants should be displayed under the city heading. For example, Link Mumbai, Link DelhiNCR and the link Bangalore. On 1/28/16, Prashant Verma wrote: > Dear all, > > I am very excited and happy that all the hard work put in is seeing the > light of the day. Our Good Food Talks app is getting launched tomorrow with > the support of Radio Mirchi, Barbeque Nation and Saksham. Many thanks to > our > partners Eyeway, XRCVC and Mitrajyothi. > > Promo video: http://bit.ly/1JH0lSC > > India's first accessible restaurant finder and menu reading app is here. It > aims to make eating out more dignified, sociable and enjoyable for everyone > including persons with visual impairments, weak eyesight and dyslexia. > > Anyone who has trouble reading the restaurant menu will cherish Good Food > Talks. Using the accessibility features on the phone or tablet, one can > control the font size, change the colours, or have the menus spoken out > loud. > > Just download Good Food Talks from Play Store on your Android devices and > enjoy. On Apple iOS devices or the desktop/laptop computer open > www.goodfoodtalks.in and you will be able to check out the menus, address, > phone number opening timings and even get walking directions to favourite > restaurants near you. > > GoodFoodTalks has been brought to India by Prashant Ranjan Verma and is > supported by Saksham and Radio Mirchi. > > Learn more: www.goodfoodtalks.in > > About us: http://goodfoodtalks.in/about-us/ > > How to use the app: http://bit.ly/1Kcc9fr > > Support us by submitting more restaurant menus: > http://goodfoodtalks.in/login/ > > GoodFoodTalks app for Android: http://bit.ly/1ZUt1JA > > With best wishes, > > Prashant Ranjan Verma > Consultant to DAISY Consortium > Joint Secretary, NAB Delhi > Trustee, Saksham > > > > > > > Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of > mobile phones / Tabs on: > http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Search for old postings at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ > > To unsubscribe send a message to > accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in > with the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please > visit the list home page at > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Disclaimer: > 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the > person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; > > 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails > sent through this mailing list.. > -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] New York Times: Scientists Move Closer to Understanding Schizophrenia’s Cause
inappropriate pruning during this critical phase of development.” In particular, the authors concluded, too much C4-A could mean too much pruning — which would explain not only the thinner prefrontal layers in schizophrenia, but also the reason that the disorder most often shows itself in people’s teenage years or early twenties. “The finding connects all these dots, all these disconnected observations about schizophrenia, and makes them make sense,” Dr. McCarroll said. Carrying a gene variant that facilitates aggressive pruning is hardly enough to cause schizophrenia; far too many other factors are at work. Having such a variant, Dr. McCarroll estimates, would increase a person’s risk by about 25 percent over the 1 percent base rate of schizophrenia — that is, to 1.25 percent. That is not nearly enough to justify testing in the general population, even if further research confirms the new findings and clarifies the roles of other associated genes. Yet the equation changes when it comes to young people who are at very high risk of developing the disorder, because they are showing early signs — a sudden slippage in mental acuity and memory, or even internal “voices” that seem oddly real. This ominous period may last a year or more, and often does not lead to full-blown schizophrenia. The researchers hope that the at-risk genetic profile, once it has been fleshed out more completely, will lead to the discovery of biomarkers that could help clarify a prognosis in these people. Developing a drug to slow or modulate pruning poses another kind of challenge. If the new study shows anything, it is that synaptic pruning is a delicate, exquisitely timed process, and that it is still poorly understood. The team does not yet know, for example, why C4-A leads to a different rate or kind of pruning than C4-B. Any medication that tampered with that system would be a risky proposition, the authors and outside experts agreed. “We’re all very excited and proud of this work,” Dr. Lander said. “But I’m not ready to call it a victory until we have something that can help patients.” A version of this article appears in print on January 28, 2016, on page A1 of the New York edition with the headline: Scientists Home In on Cause of Schizophrenia. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Chandigarh administration hikes pension of disabled from 500 to 2000
http://chandigarh.amarujala.com/news/city-news-chd/chandigarh-administration-hiked-pension-of-disable-people-hindi-news/ अशक्त लोगों को गणतंत्र दिवस के मौके पर चंडीगढ़ प्रशासन ने बड़ा तोहफा दिया है। उनकी पेंशन में इजाफा कर दिया गया है। यूटी सचिवालय में चंडीगढ़ समाज कल्याण विभाग की स्टेट एक्जिक्यूटिव कमेटी डिसएबिलटिस की बैठक हुई। मीटिंग सोशल वेलफेयर की सेक्रेटरी भावना गर्ग ने ली। इस दौरान असक्त लोगों की पेंशन को 500 से बढ़ाकर दो हजार रुपये कर दी गई। मीटिंग में यह फैसला लिया गया कि असक्त लोगों के परिवार की आय दो लाख रुपये है तो भी वह इस पेंशन का लाभ उठा सकते हैं। इस दौरान यह भी फैसला लिया गया कि असक्त व्यक्ति को फ्रैक्चर होने पर मिलने वाली अनुदान राशि 20 से बढ़ाकर 40 हजार रुपये तक कर दी गई है। वहीं मीटिंग में कमेटी की मेंबर एवं शहर की पूर्व मेयर कमलेश सहित अन्य सदस्य मौजूद रहे। वहीं कमेटी ने लोगों के लिए एक हजार व्हील चेयर खरीदने का फैसला लिया है। -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] India's 1st Blind-friendly Train Runs Between Mysuru, Varanasi
This discussion is an old one and I once again reiterate lets not exclude deafblind. They are equally entitled to travelling independently. On 1/28/16, Zoher wrote: > Hello friends, > > I think none of us should comment on the efforts taken by the govt without > experiencing the same. We have all the rights to criticize or appreciate the > > train if we have firsthand experience of travelling inn that. > > We should also understand 1 fact that to please all the section of the > society is just not possible for any govt. > > The positive thing I see is that at least and at last govt bodies has > started to understand and recognize the importance of disabled sections of > the society even though they are not a large and united vote bank. > > If we confront with govt on every step they take, then I think it may hamper > > entire process. > > So rather confronting with the authorities we should follow the path of > consensus. > > I think we should take this as a first step and not the end of process. > > > > > > Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of > mobile phones / Tabs on: > http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Search for old postings at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ > > To unsubscribe send a message to > accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in > with the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please > visit the list home page at > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Disclaimer: > 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the > person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; > > 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails > sent through this mailing list.. > -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Himachal Pradesh: Docs survey village of hearing impaired
•The place is known as the ''Village of Silence''. It is spread over 3 square miles and is located over a hillock connecting Gundoh thorough a bridge. The village was established in 1901 by Mir Ali and over 300 families live in 250 houses •The number of hearing and speech impaired persons in 1990 was 43 •Doctors conducted a house-to-house survey in 2014 and found 73 such persons • http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/docs-survey-village-of-hearing-impaired/188408.html Ashok Raina Kangra, January 27 A team of doctors from Tanda medical college visited Dadhkai village in Gundoh tehsil of Doda district to ascertain the causes of hearing loss in residents. Dr Anil Chauhan, principal, Tanda medical college, said: “The place is known as the ‘’Village of Silence’’. It is spread over 3 square miles and is located over a hillock connecting Gundoh thorough a bridge. The village was established in 1901 by Mir Ali and over 300 families live in 250 houses.” He said the number of hearing and speech impaired persons in 1990 was 43. The team conducted a house-to-house survey in 2014 and found 73 such persons. In addition to a clinical exam, the team also studied the genetic makeup of the villagers. This helped the experts learn that the disability was transferred from one generation to the other. The supervision was part of the ‘’ICMR task force project on congenital deafness in Dadhkai village’’. Chauhan said the team of doctors included Dr AK Bhardwaj, head of the Community Medicine Department, Dr Munish Saroch, Associate Professor, ENT, and Dr Sunil Raina, Associate Professor, Community Medicine. He said the investigators were feom from AIIMS, New Delhi, ICMR, New Delhi, JNCSAR, Bengaluru, and ASCOMS, Jammu. He said 200 blood samples were sent to JNCSAR, Bengaluru, for DNA mapping of the individuals. “This will help -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Seven disabled Palestinians negotiate the challenges of life in Gaza and the Occupied West Bank
Filmmaker: Ramzi Maqdisi Around 113,000 people in the Occupied West Bank and Gaza live with disabilities. Over 33 percent of schoolgoers with disabilities drop out of school. In this film, we meet seven Palestinians aged between seven and 28 with different disabilities. Most were born with them; one was injured in Israeli attacks on Gaza. But they all have a positive attitude and a strong desire to overcome their physical weaknesses andrealise their dreams. Disability is not in the body, it’s in the mind. If the mind is healthy, you can do whatever you want. When you learn, nothing is impossible and the biggest proof is that I can ride a bicycle. My dream is to learn and help people like me. I know how they feel. Abed Alrahman Abu Rawah, student http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/aljazeeraworld/2016/01/defying-disability-160119100833264.html We meet Haneen Abu Ayash, 25, who lives in Hebron. Haneen trained as a secretary but couldn't find a job because of a speech impediment she's had since birth. Her mother suffered a lack of oxygen while giving birth to Haneen, which left her daughter with a balance defect. "Is it wrong to feel that I'm like everyone else?" she asks. "It's not wrong to exercise my right or to know that I'm like the rest of the people." Mohamed Sadah, a young man who works for his uncle in a second-hand market, was born with a congenital malformation affecting his lower body. He bemoans the lack of electronic equipment and other facilities for the disabled in the Occupied West Bank. Yet, despite not having the use of his legs, he strives to be independent, using his hands to climb stairs. Idriss Awaad, seven, is determined to learn how to walk and practises every single day along a long wall near his uncle's house. He suffers from the same condition as Haneen. "When I start walking, I'll give [my brother] Issa the stand and this chair to sell," he says. Just before he graduated, Zyad Deeb, 28, an artist and photographer, lost 11 members of his family in Israeli rocket attacks during the Gaza War of 2008-2009. He also lost both his legs. His father and brother are buried in the same grave along with his legs. But these tragedies haven't stopped him from capturing the "beauty of things" in his beloved Gaza. Also from Gaza is Anas Abu Haloub, a young schoolboy who has the same condition as Mohamed and requires a wheelchair. He goes to school and although he can't play sport with other children, he doesn't want people to feel sorry for him and help him. Muna Zayed, a 14-year-old girl with a big smile, is close to her elder brother, Thaer, but says she has no friends because children her age "don't accept playing with me". Muna, who lives in Gaza, has had virtually to drop out of school because it became too difficult for her to use her manual wheelchair and her family couldn't take her to school every day. Nevertheless, she aspires to become a primary school teacher. Abed Alrahman Abu Rawah, 17, who lives in Gaza, was born with a congenital malformation leaving him with one arm and one leg. Despite this, he taught himself how to ride a bike and is determined to get work helping other disabled people. In the face of conflict, occupation, tragedy and disability - in places ill-equipped to handle special needs - we see how these seven people have learned to navigate complex challenges with both optimism and strength. In Defying My Disability we see how they're determined to rise above their disabilities, make the most out of life and draw strength from everyday things around them - their families, the sea and themselves. An Al Feneek TV Production for Al Jazeera Media Network. Supported by Quds Art Films Source: Al Jazeera -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] A first for many: heritage walk for differently-abled on Saturday in Delhi
On Saturday, Rama Krishna will visit Qutb Minar. It is a significant event for him — the 38-year-old will be visiting a historical monument for the first time. http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/a-first-for-many-heritage-walk-for-differently-abled-on-saturday-in-delhi/ Krishna, who is 100 per cent visually impaired, will be participating in a first-of-its-kind heritage walk for differently abled persons, being organised by Planet Abled — a travel company that promotes travel and leisure activities for the differently abled. Planet Abled is the brainchild of Neha Arora, 31. Born to a visually impaired father and a polio-affected mother, she tried looking for easy travel options for her parents. It was the difficulties she faced in ensuring comfortable travel for her parents that gave birth to the idea of Planet Abled. Last November she quit her high-paying job with an MNC to focus full time on her initiative. “My parents are fond of travelling. They would tell my sister and me to go ahead and enjoy, as they did not wish to hinder us. But we were reluctant to travel without them,” Arora said. Arora believes that differently-abled people have the same desires, but “learn to compromise” on their wishes. Planet Abled, Arora says, would work towards utilising the active senses a person possesses. “A blind person, for example, may not enjoy a sunset or sunrise much. For them, something tangible would be far more interesting. Similarly, there is no point in organising a concert visit for a hearing impaired person unless it includes a dance performance,” Adora explained. The heritage walk on Saturday is a pilot event for Planet Abled. It will begin from Qutb Minar and proceed towards Quli Khan’s tomb in Mehrauli Archaeological Park. Jamali Kamali tombs, Metcalfe’s canopy, Rajon ki Baoli and Balban’s ruins will be covered along the way. Heritage enthusiast Vikramjit Singh Rooprai, who is involved with the event, said the team was flooded with requests for participation. “However, we limited the number of participants to 15 as a smaller group is easier to handle. Many people are coming from as far as Kanpur, Mumbai and Lucknow. This will the first outing for many of them.” Rooprai said Qutb Minar was chosen as a venue as, being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has lots of facilities. He has been conducting dry runs and identified accessible paths for the wheelchair-bound. Each participant will be assisted by a volunteer and other facilitators during the six-hour tour, which includes lunch. Planet Abled has also arranged for wheelchairs and sign-language interpreters. For Rama Krishna, who is from Bengaluru, the tour is a boon. “I am excited. I have attended many concerts in Bengaluru, but this is my first visit to a monument,” he told Newsline. Lauding the initiative, disability rights activist and one of the participants Nipun Malhotra echoed his sentiments. Malhotra, who has been living in Delhi since 1997, said he had hardly seen any historical sites in the city. The census puts the number of differently abled persons at 2.21 per cent of the Indian population, but many activists say the figure is grossly underestimated. Initiatives like Planet Abled, Malhotra said, have rightly identified the differently abled “as a huge market. But even otherwise, the initiative is great because it will help the differently abled to socialise.” Rooprai plans to organise similar walks at Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb and Safdarjung Tomb. Next in the pipeline for Planet Abled is a food walk in Delhi, followed by pottery and photography workshops. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Economic Times: Government planning new inclusions under Disabilities Bill, mulls including dwarfism
include dwarfism as one of the conditions covered in the long-delayed legislation on disabilities that mandates the right to school education and government job reservations. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/government-planning-new-inclusions-under-disabilities-bill-mulls-including-dwarfism/articleshow/50724498.cms Under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014, which is being considered by a group of ministers, children with disabilities will have the right to school admission and there will be employment quotas for persons with learning and locomotor disabilities, according to a Cabinet note that ET has seen. The legislation is in line with India's ratification of the United Nations Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities that was adopted by the General Assembly in 2006. After discussion by ministers, the Bill will be sent by the Cabinet to Parliament for approval. The ministry's note said it intends to include additional clauses "on re-examination" of the Bill. The legislation will make "admission of children with disabilities not only in government educational institutions but also in all educational institutions recognised by the government as mandatory". This follows recommendations made by the parliamentary standing committee. "While specific learning disability will be included along with autism, intellectual disability and mental illness, dwarfism will be included along with locomotor disability," it said with regard to job reservations. The legislation entails a survey to ensure that the right to school education is being upheld. The "initial survey of schoolgoing children to identify children with disabilities will be conducted within two years of the proposed Act coming into force", the Cabinet note said. "It will be made mandatory to conduct survey of school-going children to identify children with disabilities every five years." The Bill was discussed by the group of ministers on Monday. "It is imperative to protect the short statured from the discrimination which they have to shoulder because of their appearance," one of the ministers told ET. "The endeavour is to treat them fairly and provide them redressal for their grievances under the Act." Another minister said "the motive is to have a progressive legislation in sync with the provisions of the United Nations Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), to which India is a signatory, to achieve inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities". The Bill also aims to ease the process of legal guardianship. In addition to district courts, which arguably take a long time to adjudicate, an additional authority will be empowered to decide cases of legal guardianship. The authority will be designated by the state government "and will be extended to all persons with disabilities instead of only mentally ill persons". A right to appeal against the order of the authority has been provided in the Bill. Skill development activities have been listed in the bill. A separate clause seeks to protect the rights of women and children with disabilities. Some of the other recommendations by the parliamentary standing committee to be included in the Bill pertain to accessibility. The "definition of 'barrier' will include attitudinal factor; definition of 'communication' will include visual display, video and sign language". All private health centres should make barrier-free access available. Quotas for persons with disabilities will be computed against total vacancies. The government will be able to relax the upper age limit for persons with disabilities by notification. Disability certificates issued by state authorities will be valid across the country. The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities will be augmented to five members from three, with one of them being a woman with disability. Provision for a state fund has been added. The "exemption of posts will be done by the appropriate government in consultation with national commission or the state commission, as the case may be; national commission will also be responsible for enforcement of regulation of acc -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mai
[AI] Maneka raises objections to proposed Disability Bill
http://www.siasat.com/news/maneka-raises-objections-proposed-disability-bill-907277/ -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Bus accident: 42 disabled people are injured in Banaras
Modi returned from Varanasi and the life of disabled people is as painful as ever. the injured disabled people bear the chilling cold after a bus accident. insensitivity of the hospital officials is despicable. This is a harsh reality of ‘divyangs’ in Banaras. http://www.amarujala.com/news/city/varanasi/pm-visit-wounded-organically-disabled-hindi-news/ -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Uttrakhand: Good news for the 'divyang': CM gives go ahead for the opening of II ITI colleges
http://dehradun.amarujala.com/news/city-news-dun/two-iti-college-for-disabled-in-uttarakhand-news-hindi-news/ महाराष्ट्र के बाद संभवत: उत्तराखंड दूसरा राज्य होगा, जहां पर केवल दिव्यांगों (विकलांग) के लिए अलग आईटीआई होगी। मुख्यमंत्री ने हरिद्वार के लालढांग और अल्मोड़ा के देवलीखाल में दिव्यांगों के लिए एक-एक आवासीय आईटीआई को मंजूरी दे दी है। अभी तक केवल दिव्यांगों के लिए पृथक आईटीआई महाराष्ट्र के वर्धा शहर में संचालित हो रही है। प्रदेश की इन दोनों आईटीआई के निर्माण का काम इसी वित्तीय वर्ष में शुरू होगा और ये दोनों संस्थान केवल दिव्यांगों के लिए ही समर्पित होंगे। शुक्रवार को मुख्यमंत्री की मंजूरी मिलने के बाद शासन ने दोनों आईटीआई के निर्माण की गाइड लाइन और संभावित कोर्स की सूची जारी कर दी है। प्रशिक्षण विभाग ने दोनों संस्थानों के निर्माण की जारी गाइड लाइन में स्पष्ट किया है कि निर्माण ड्राइंग कार्य इस तरह से हो, ताकि दिव्यांगों के लिए विशेष रूप से निर्धारित फ्रेंडली स्टैंडर्ड का अनुपालन हो सके। मसलन, क्लास रूम, प्रयोगशाला, वॉशरूम, रैम्प, लिफ्ट आदि विशेष मानकों के अनुरूप सारी व्यवस्था सुनिश्चित हो। इसी तरह से इन संस्थानों में संचालित होने वाले कोर्स भी ऐसे हों जो कि दिव्यांगों के लिए ही डिजाइन किए गए हों। कुछ कोर्स लगभग फाइनल हो चुके हैं और ताजा कोर्स तलाशे जा रहे हैं जो कि दिव्यांगों को रोजगार की मुख्य धारा में जोड़ने का काम करें। ये कोर्स संचालित होंगे : दसवीं पास छात्रों के लिए एक साल का कोपा (कंप्यूटर ट्रेनिंग प्रोग्राम) का कोर्स जो 12वीं उत्तीर्ण के समकक्ष होगा। : हेयर एंड स्किन केयर भी एक साल का कोर्स होगा, जो कि 12वीं उत्तीर्ण के समकक्ष होगा। : डेस्कटॉप पब्लिसिंग आपरेटर और मेटल कटिंग अटेंडेंट के कोर्स भी एक वर्ष के होंगे। ये दोनों आईटीआई सीएम का विजन हैं, ताकि अशक्त लोगों को रोजगार से जोड़कर समाज की मुख्यधारा में शामिल किया जाए। हाल ही में इन दोनों आईटीआई को मुख्यमंत्री ने मंजूरी दी है। दोनों के निर्माण की शुरूआत इसी वित्तीय वर्ष में होगी। निर्माण में सारे मानक दिव्यांगों के दृष्टिगत होंगे। - डॉ. पंकज पांडेय, निदेशक प्रशिक्षण व तकनीकी शिक्षा -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Budget session 2016: Taking no chances, group of ministers to examine Disabilities Bill
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed a group of ministers (GoM) to examine the crucial Right of Persons with Disabilities Bill 2014. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/taking-no-chances-group-of-ministers-to-examine-disabilites-bill/articleshow/50710756.cms?from=mdr Narendra Modi has directed a group of ministers (GoM) to examine the crucial Right of Persons with Disabilities Bill 2014, which makes accessibility a mandatory requirement under the law. The GoM is headed by home minister minister Rajnath Singh and comprises tribal affairs minister Jual Oram, women and child development minister Maneka Gandhi and social justice and empowerment minister Thaawar Chand Gehlot. GoM would examine the Bill clause-by-clause before it is brought before the Cabinet for an approval. The first meeting of Singh-led GoM would take place on Monday. Sources said the exercise may require more than one meeting of the group. The suggestions of GoM would be tabled before the Cabinet separately. The department of empowerment of persons with disabilities, under the social justice and empowerment ministry, has prepared a special brief for the GoM briefing them about the Bill, which is also required to fulfil India's international commitment. The Bill is crucial as the BJP government wants to pass it in the forthcoming Budget session. It replaces the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act 1995, which identifies seven disabilities. The proposed law has increased this number to cover about 20 conditions. It also addresses the issue of enhanced penalty for outraging the modesty of a woman with disability and termination of pregnancy after the consent of a guardian and medical practitioners. The Bill was examined by the parliamentary standing committee in May 2015. According to sources, the ministry has not accepted all the suggestions of the parliamentary committee. The directive for a GoM to examine the legislation comes as the government wants to ensure passing of the Bill in Parliament. A senior ministry official said, "The Opposition has been belligerent in Parliament so the government wants to be sure there is no opportunity to stall these Bills. This is why a GoM will examine it clause-by-clause." Even though the BJP government at the Centre has claimed to have scrapped its predecessor Congress-led UPA's prctice of constituting GoMs and empowered GoMs, the Prime Minister is depending on senior ministers and subject specialists to give him politically potent solutions. ET View Lend a Hand by Enacting the Bill The NDA government abolished EGoMs and GoMs stating that issues pending before these panels will be processed by ministries to speed up decision-making and bring in accountability. This made eminent sense. A parliamentary panel has scrutinised the Bill on the rights of disabled persons. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment should take cognisance of all the stakeholders concerns, and the government should swiftly adopt the new law that guarantees the rights of disabled people. State governments should also come on board. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Amba Salelkar blogpiece in Indian Express: Divyang vs viklang: Disabled, disenfranchised but divine
Close on the heels of the launch of the Accessible India Campaign in part fulfilment of India’s commitments under the Incheon Strategy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attempted to push the Government’s commitment to persons with disabilities one step forward. He suggested, while launching the programme on December 3, that instead of the word viklang such persons should now be referred to as divyang, thereby replacing the prefix to the word meaning ‘limb’ with divinity, instead of disease. Indeed, a paradigm shift in the approach to a marginalised community almost always brings with it a discussion on semantics, and almost always invokes the clichéd Shakespearian reference in response. http://indianexpress.com/article/blogs/divyang-vs-viklang-disabled-disenfranchised-but-divine/ The disability rights movement has adopted the social model of disability, which diverts from the focus on the individual as the root of the disability. The cause for disability is not the impairment – be it cerebral palsy or dyslexia or borderline personality disorder. What causes disability are the barriers that exist – in infrastructure, or attitudes, or law, for instance – that prevent the full enjoyment of rights by persons who have these impairments, on an equal basis with others. Many groups within the movement demand recognition as a ‘person first’ with the disability not being the only definitive factor. The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, negotiated with the active participation of Disabled People’s Organisations across the world, has adopted this language. In the spirit of ‘nothing about us, without us’, it seems safest for the non-disabled to take this terminology to be the standard. From a policy perspective, Modi’s statement cannot be seen in isolation. ‘Divyang’ celebrates the ‘abled gaze’ of persons with disabilities achieving beyond expectations, against all odds and difficulties, that they are ordained with special abilities to overcome any barrier that stands in their way. This is a celebration of visible feats by visibly disabled persons, feats that can be perceived by the general public and amplified by the media. Awareness and appreciation of achievements by persons with disabilities play a huge role in combating societal stereotypes against the community. At the same time, we must consider the danger of such imagery to become disenfranchising stereotypes of their own. The fact that some persons with disabilities have excelled in many different fields cannot and should not conflict with their right to support and the State’s obligation to remove all barriers that exist in their enjoyment of rights. The focus on the spectacle of disability, often called ‘inspiration porn’ by disability activists, also creates another danger. The first thing that comes to mind when one reads the word ‘accessibility’ is likely to be ‘a ramp’. Physical access of public infrastructure, one of the focus points of the Accessible India Campaign, is of utmost importance in enabling the participation of a large number of persons with disabilities. However, it does not solve all problems. A restaurant that calls itself ‘disabled friendly’ may not have considered the possibility of an autistic patron. A transport system manager has not been told that a person attempting to occupy a ‘disabled’ seat may have multiple sclerosis. These conditions are invisible, but the persons with disabilities in these situations will require support. What does access mean for a person with disability who has spent a significant part of their life in an institution? For persons with disabilities who have been threatened with lifelong incarceration since colonial times – persons with leprosy, the psychosocially disabled, the learning and developmentally disabled – the road to divinity still does not seem clear. To be fair, Modi has only been gently insistent on his apparent brainwave, the genesis of which he explained in great detail during the Mann ki Baat episode on the December 27 in the hope that it would be ‘taken forward’ by the listeners. There is perhaps some merit to a person in power beginning a discussion on how a paradigm shift would translate, literally. In Tamil Nadu, Karunanidhi is often credited with coining the term ‘maatru thiranaaLar’ (differently abled). While not completely with the paradigm shift, perhaps the leader’s lived experience as a wheelchair user and the Dravidian movement’s commitment towards evolving inclusive language has led to widespread acceptance of this term at the grassroot level. At the very least, one hopes that the Government will mind its language – even if slightly outdated, the overall sentiment is perhaps an improvement over ableist slurs used during the heat of election campaigns. Amba Salelkar is a lawyer working on CRPD legal harmonization with the Equals Centre for Promotion of Social Justice, Chennai. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU
[AI] Disabled tried to chacka jam in Varanasi
While Modi was doing Rally in Varanasi These disabled agitators were denied access to a publick bus in Varanasi. http://www.amarujala.com/news/city/chandauli/disabled-agitation-hindi-news/ http://www.amarujala.com/news/city/chandauli/disabled-agitation-hindi-news/ वाराणसी के डीएलडब्लू में दिव्यांगों को उपकरण बांटने आए प्रधानमंत्री नरेन्द्र मोदी से मिलने जा रहे लोगों को बस में न बैठाने पर स्थानीय चौराहे पर विकलांगों ने प्रदर्शन किया। �विकलांगों ने चक्का जाम का भी प्रयास किया। बाद में मौके पर पहुंची पुलिस ने समझा बुझाकर शांत कराया और विकलांगों को अपनी जीप में बैठाकर कार्यक्रम स्थल के लिए ले गए। विकलांग सेवा समिति के सदस्य बरहनी ब्लाक अध्यक्ष राजकुमार कश्यप के नेतृत्व में विकलांग वाराणसी के लिए निकले थे। किसी वाहन से वे पड़ाव तक पहुंचे और दोपहर बारह बजे वे एक सरकारी बस पर सवार होने लगे। बस चालक ने विकलांगों को बैठाने से मना कर दिया। इससे विकलांग नाराज हो गए और सड़क पर प्रशासन के खिलाफ नारेबाजी करने लगे। विकलांगों ने चक्का जाम भी प्रयास किया। इस दौरान हुई सभा में विकलांगों को 1050 रुपये प्रति माह पेंशन देनेन, विकलांगों के नाम लाल कार्ड एवं बीपीएल कार्ड मं शामिल करने, विकलांगों को हैंडपंप की व्यवस्था करने कीमांग की। �बताया कि जिले मे विकलांगों की उपेक्षा की जा रही है। विकलांगों के हंगामा की खबर पर पहुंची पुलिस ने विकलांगों को एक वाहन में बैठाकर कार्यक्रम स्थलपहुंचाया। प्रदर्शन करने वालों में अंजू कुमारी, पार्वती, मुनेसरा, सियाराम, रामसूरत आदि रहे। � -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Disabled women pull off motherhood miracle
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Disabled-women-pull-off-motherhood-miracle/articleshow/50704602.cms -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Delhi Government: Teachers to get tips on helping disabled students get jobs Rahul Chhabra
The Delhi government is reneging from its commitment made to the disabled voters I'd say. As per the report appeared in the Deccan Herald a month ago, more than 15 hundred posts for the disabled are yet to be filled in Delhi. they are instead of coming up with special recruitment drive urgently, denying jobs to the skilled and eligible candidates. Mr Kejriwal and his team need to be taken to the Court. http://www.deccanherald.com/content/524461/teachers-get-tips-helping-disabled.html Teachers to get tips on helping disabled students get jobs Rahul Chhabra, NEW DELHI, Jan 22, 2016, DHNS: In a push to impart vocational training to disabled people, the Delhi government is considering a proposal to send teachers from technical institutes and polytechnics for a training programme outside the city. The proposed course would help them provide training to disabled students. It will be conducted by the National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chandigarh. “Job fairs for disabled people, employment opportunities for the disabled in government and public sector undertakings and corporate social responsibility initiatives would also be a part of the training,” said an official. The course is likely to give a push to the Arvind Kejriwal government’s insitutions to frequently conduct projects for the disabled students admitted under the physically handicapped quota. The February 29-March 4 orientation programme in Chandigarh would also look at generating self-employment opportunities for the disabled, said an official. Through regular job summits, Labour Minister Gopal Rai has been trying to generate job and self-employment opportunities for the disabled. “We have been regularly holding job fairs for the disabled,” said Rai. In August, hundreds of disabled job seekers were shortlisted for jobs with multi-national companies. In November-December, an 11-day job summit was organised by the Delhi government. The shortlisted differently abled youths were selected by MNCs for jobs like financial planning adviser, housekeeping, tele-caller, data entry operator, security guard, attendant, helper, driver and peon. In the last one year, over 15,000 job seekers have got appointment letters through job summits conducted by labour department. A special job fair was held in October at Karkardooma by the Delhi government in association with the Vocational Rehabilitation Centre For Handicapped. Rai said all job summits culminate with counselling session for applicants in which they are provided offer letters after verifying their documents and qualifications. Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] My note: The Prime Minister’s Varanasi speech is devoid of substance
While listening to Modi’s Varanasi speech, it seems that Our Prime Minister is very impressed from the Braille script used by blind people. I wonder if that is the case then why India is yet to establish a Braille magazine with ISSN number to provide platform to blind writers for publishing their work. Why Indian currency is nott embossed in Braille despite being proposed in the 2014 Budget? Why government circulars are not issued in Braille for the blind residents in the villages? For the prime Minister, We are ‘divyang’ because we use Braille is utterly fallacious understanding. For his kind information, we do Not only use Braille, we also use screen-reading softwares. We write in the Journals, newspapers and the magazines like non-disabled people. Does Prime Minister know this? If yes, can he direct the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to provide laptops to the needdy ones in the villages to sure up his ‘digital India’ campaign? I’m keenly waiting for the 2016-17 Budget lets wait and hear how much government proposes for the ‘divyang. His Varanasi speech given on 22 Jan 2016 is again devoid of substance. No assurance for providing overdue and long pending jobs despite the Apex Court judgment to the ‘divyang’ in the time-bound manner. no explanation over the delay in the appointment of the Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities whose post is lying vacant for more than an year. Our Prime Minister is certainly not well-guided about disability issues. The minions who brief PM about us need to shun arrogance and act in the interest of disabled people. Before it is too late, The time has arrived when India should have separate ministry of disability affairs working for the persons with disabilities. Will PM will go for it? -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Event of Interest: Khushi Ek Ehsaas’ at Kamani Auditorium 6pm on Friday
visually-impaired students to perform in a musical today To showcase that physical barriers cannot limit artistic expressions, 50 visually-impaired students will take to the stage at Kamani Auditorium on Friday to perform in a musical titled ‘Khushi Ek Ehsaas’. http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/through-the-eyes-of-a-happy-cat/article8137305.ece The performance will involve acting, singing, dance and use of audio-visuals to depict the world through the eyes of a cat named Khushi. The performing children are from JPM School, a government-aided residential school for visually-impaired children and is managed by the Blind Relief Association. Directed by theatre artist Ritu R. Chandra, the production is the brainchild and vision of Radhika Bharat Ram, the joint secretary of the Blind Relief Association. She came up with the concept while thinking of adding new experiences to the lives of the children at the Blind School. “The idea behind the production is to sensitise society and showcase the potential of our children. This rich learning experience will help our children push boundaries, and enhance their level of confidence and help them become independent,” said Radhika. While it was a challenging task to prepare this play, Ritu said she was overwhelmed and surprised to see how the children worked hard and pushed themselves. This, she added, motivated her to exceed her own capabilities. “The narration is very entertaining and is mounted with the help of songs and dances as well as audio visual assists,” added Ritu. Other artists who have supported the endeavour include photographer Sumiko Nanda, creative designer Amita Chaddha, choreographer Archana Shiromani and designer Payal Pratap Singh. The funds collected from the event will be used to improve infrastructure facilities at the Association. The performance will begin at Kamani Auditorium at 6.30 p.m. on Friday. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Fwd: why facebook has become so important to the sign-language comunity.
-- Forwarded message -- From: Shireen Irani Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 00:19:54 +0530 Subject: why facebook has become so important to the sign-language comunity. To: shahi88avinash http://www.bbc.com/news/disability-35103292 -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Ludhiana: Another Web-Radio for the Blind: "'Sach dee Goonj'
Now I'm more eager to visit Ludhiana... http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ludhiana/Visually-impaired-duo-fulfils-sound-dreams/articleshow/50638656.cms Ludhiana: Thirty-six-year old visually challenged Sandeep Singh and his 43-year-old friend Gurpreet Singh Chahal, who is also visually challenged, have become an inspiration for others as they have started web radio 'Sach dee Goonj' with a vision to bring the visually challenged artists and achievers at par with others. They have their listeners not only in India, but also across the world. They also cater to listeners on mobile phones through an android app. A resident of Machiwara, Sandeep who works in nagar council Machiwara, decided to start the radio channel. "For a person who cannot see listen, radio is very important and thus I started to start a channel. This dream turned into a reality on March 28, 2014 when we started 'Sach dee Goonj' web radio on 32kbps speed. From there a new journey of our lives started," he said. Sandeep said it was he and his friend Gurpreet Singh Chahal who works in PUDA office in Ludhiana, who started the project. "The biggest support that we got was from Harjot Sandhu from Holland who is working as a director with us and has been guiding us throughout. Harjot is not visually challenged like us, but he understands our pain and problems," said Sandeep Singh.Recommended By Colombia Gurpreet informed that they air Punjab Live programme from 7 pm to 9 pm from Monday to Friday. In this programme, they deal with a variety of issues related to the awareness for visually challenged and also for others to help them deal with visually challenged. "Apart from this we also interview many artists, players and academicians include visually challenged as well to bring them on one platform. We also present things related to Punjabi culture and are also giving news as well. More programmes on our web radio include two-hour programme from Germany 'Man kee Baat', two hours program from Holland 'Haryana Gallan' 9pm to 11pm by Harjot Sandhu, 'Trinjan' from 5am to 7am by Arvinder Sandhu from Sirsa," he said. Talking about their listeners, he said there are over 1,000 listeners overseas, besides those in India. Most of the overseas listeners, he informed, were from the US, Canada, the UK, Germany and even Pakistan. They also created an android app in November 2015 through which people can now listen to their programmes on their cell phones as well. The other two members of their team who give all the technical support --- Inderjeet Singh from Phagwara and Jagjit Singh from Amritsar --- are also visually challenged and all of them have a big dream of adding more happiness and joy to the lives of people like them and others who are differently abled. "In India we have a problem over toll free numbers, but we have toll free numbers in most of other countries through which listeners connect to us. Speed of net is a problem and hopefully these problems would also be solved with time and we will be able to broaden our horizons," added Sandee -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] JNU's outgoing VC took up rights of the disabled
A visionary Vice-Chancellor's tenure is coming to an end. This VC never used the university car nor sat on his official chair. He kept the doors of his office open, especially on Monday, for anyone to walk in. Talking about never facing opposition and refusing to have security, Sopory said, "I was clear in my mind. The day I will not be able to walk from office to my residence or to any other part of the campus I will not stay as VC. What is a point if a VC cannot walk in his campus?" Read the full story: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/JNUs-outgoing-VC-took-up-rights-of-the-disabled/articleshow/50645718.cms -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] Disabled friendly universities
Come to JNU. Forms will be out in Feb. On 1/21/16, Avichal Bhatnagar wrote: > Hi all, > I request you all to please enlighten me regarding good public > universities across India which are disabled friendly and offer > masters in English literature. > By disabled friendly, I mean both barrier free infrastructure and > availability of course material in accessible form. > Thanks, > Avichal > -- > Avichal bhatnagar > > > Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of > mobile phones / Tabs on: > http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Search for old postings at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ > > To unsubscribe send a message to > accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in > with the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please > visit the list home page at > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Disclaimer: > 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the > person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; > > 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails > sent through this mailing list.. > -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] Vice-Chancellor: JNU to make campus ‘disable-friendly’
They're doing well. On 1/21/16, Srinivasu Chakravarthula wrote: > Hope they consider seeking inputs from all stakeholders and actually take > the initiative forward and not leave it just with press publicity. > > Best, > Srinivasu > > Regards, > > Srinivasu Chakravarthula - Twitter: http://twitter.com/CSrinivasu/ > Website: http://www.srinivasu.org > > Let's create an inclusive web! > > Sr. Accessibility Consultant, Deque > Hon. Joint Secretary, The National Association for the Blind, Karnataka > Branch > > On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 9:19 AM, avinash shahi > wrote: > >> http://www.dailypioneer.com/city/jnu-to-make-campus-disable-friendly.html >> >> -- >> Avinash Shahi >> Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU >> >> >> Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility >> of >> mobile phones / Tabs on: >> >> http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> >> >> Search for old postings at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to >> accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in >> with the subject unsubscribe. >> >> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >> please visit the list home page at >> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> >> >> Disclaimer: >> 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of >> the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its >> veracity; >> >> 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the >> mails >> sent through this mailing list.. >> > > Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of > mobile phones / Tabs on: > http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Search for old postings at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ > > To unsubscribe send a message to > accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in > with the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please > visit the list home page at > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Disclaimer: > 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the > person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; > > 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails > sent through this mailing list.. > -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Vice-Chancellor: JNU to make campus ‘disable-friendly’
http://www.dailypioneer.com/city/jnu-to-make-campus-disable-friendly.html -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Visually-challenged Jharkhand girl tops PG course Now studies at JNU
Congratulations Shweta, Its good to read about your amazing feet in the HT Today. Way to go! copying this report to the JNUVision group and Access India. http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/visually-challenged-girl-tops-pg-course-without-braille-aid/story-kt8hGT86KDgMAuyL07C0rK.html A visually challenged Jharkhand girl has topped a postgraduate degree course in Ranchi university and even cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET), all without the aid Braille. Currently pursuing an MPhil at the Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, 27-year-old Sweta Mandal secured a gold medal in her masters in human rights by using software that converts text to speech. “I listened to the journals and textbooks. It helped me understand my subjects,” she said. Side effects from a radiation treatment for a brain tumour robbed Sweta of her vision when in class 10. Despite the ailment, she managed to secure 72% in her board exams by listening to recordings her parents had made of her lessons. A scribe helped her write her answers. “Since I wasn’t a born blind, I could not learn Braille that well. My parents were the greatest support for me. They gave me the courage to pursue higher studies,” said Sweta, who will be conferred the gold medal for 2011-13 by Jharkhand Governor Droupadi Murmu at the Ranchi university’s convocation ceremony this Wednesday in which toppers from 2013 to 2015 will be felicitated. Mandal completed her schooling from DAV Chaibasa, graduated from the National Institute of Open School with 65% in higher secondary and scored 65% in sociology from IGNOU -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Bihar: 35% govt job quota for women
Where do the disabled fall in Bihar? Are they included in the EBS category? please enlighten http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160120/jsp/frontpage/story_64794.jsp Patna, Jan. 19: The state cabinet today cleared the general administration department's proposal to grant 35 per cent reservation to women in all government jobs. The decision is part of the seven promises that chief minister Nitish Kumar had made to the people before the Assembly elections. >From now on, 35 per cent of vacant posts in government will be filled up by women aspirants. At present, 16 per cent reservation is for people belonging to the Scheduled Castes, one per cent for the Scheduled Tribes, 18 per cent for extremely backward classes (EBC), 12 per cent for other backward classes (OBCs) and three per cent for women. The remaining 50 per cent is for the general category. Briefing reporters after the meeting, principal secretary, cabinet coordination, Brajesh Mehrotra clarified that the existing quota of three per cent for women would remain. The 35 per cent quota will be for all other categories. So for example, if the government advertises for 200 vacant posts and 50 per cent of that, i.e. 100, are in the general category, then 35 of these posts will be kept aside for women. The same formula will be applied for the other categories - SC, ST, EBC and OBC. Nitish had earlier made a provision for reservation of 35 per cent for women in the recruitment of police constabulary in the state and 50 per cent in panchayats and local bodies, decisions that yielded rich dividends during the elections. Principal secretary Mehrotra said that in the absence of eligible women candidates, the seats would be filled with male candidates in the respective reserved categories and that too during the same year of recruitment. After winning the elections in November, Nitish has been working on fulfilling his promises made prior to the polls. He has already announced a ban on sale of country liquor from April 1. In another important decision taken today, the cabinet passed the Right to Bihar Public Grievance Redressal Ordinance 2016, fixing accountability of public servants and making provisions for punishment for their failure to provide services within the specified time frame. Though the Bihar Public Grievance Redressal Bill was passed in 2015 and was subsequently enforced in the state, it was lacking on several counts. Under the new rule, the public servants would have to explain the reason for the delay in rendering services to the aggrieved. Mehrotra said there would be no fee levied on the services. Counters would be set up at different places across the state to collect applications from the people. The officers earmarked for the job would review the complaints on a weekly basis and work out solutions. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
