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[AI] Petition challenging new postgraduate medical admission rules to come up in court

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[AI] What matters is how we run the race - Guest Column by Vineet Saraiwala, visually impaired marathoner

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[AI] PayTM's growing inaccessibility for blind users throws spotlight on issues with most websites

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[AI] Running with a visual disability is about equality, not greatness, says marathoner Vineet Saraiwala

e was introduced to by Reuben, a blind runner from Israel some years ago. Read his inspiring story here: https://newzhook.com/story/19990 Regards Ramya Venkitesh BarrierBreak <http://www.barrierbreak.com/> | Newz Hook <http://www.newzhook.com/> Search for old postings at

[AI] Jyothirgamaya Foundation is empowering blind students with a can do attitude

Tiffany Brar needs no introduction. This blind young woman is walking her own special path as a successful entrepreneur, motivational speaker and teacher. Her organization, Jyothirgamaya Foundation, based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is helping to empower blind people since 2015. Jyothirgamaya a

[AI] CBSE takes a big step towards inclusion, to make it easier for disabled students to take exams

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is being a torchbearer for inclusion. In a remarkable move, this education board is gearing up to provide certain exemptions to disabled students during their board exams. Recently, the Punjab and Haryana High Courts asked the CBSE to prepare a list

[AI] 21 disabilities under RPWD 2016 - Blindness

Today, Newz Hook talks about Blindness, one of the 21 disabilities that is covered under the RPWD ACT 2016. As per law people are considered to be blind or with low vision if they have any of the following conditions . Total absence of sight or . Visual acuity

[AI] Cooking classes for the blind and people with visual impairment, every week in Mumbai

oven. Chopping vegetables for salads, etc. For chopping, we will first hold their hands and teach them how far to keep the handle from their fingers." - Shirin Kheriwala, Counsellor/Teacher For more details go to https://newzhook.com/story/19747 Warm Regards Ramya Venkitesh www.ne

[AI] Check out Darsana, a virtual assistant for blind & visually impaired people!

uilt it as the ideal solution. Read the full story here https://newzhook.com/story/19732 Regards Ramya Venkitesh www.newzhook.com <http://www.newzhook.com> Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe s

[AI] Launch of 6 by 6 - A toolkit of solutions for the blind and people with visual impairment

7J7Yl0C97lupAk2 or if you would like to send us a note on the experience please feel free to send an email to 6...@barrierbreak.com <mailto:6...@barrierbreak.com> Thanks & Regards Ramya Venkitesh | BarrierBreak Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.c

[AI] Disabled civil service aspirants, all roads lead to Hosabelaku!

disabilities are interested, but find it hard to access coaching centres that can help them. It is this lack that Hosabelaku aims to fill. Read in detail about Hosabelaku: https://newzhook.com/story/19572 Thanks & Regards Ramya Venkitesh BarrierBreak <http://barrierbr

[AI] These blind massage therapists can heal your knots with their touch

Source - https://newzhook.com/story/18779 As Lata Sadashiv gently strokes the base of your neck, the phrase 'healing touch' starts to make perfect sense. A blind massage therapist at Sparsh Foot Spa in Mumbai, her fingers seem to know exactly which spot to hit. It is a skill that speaks volu

[AI] Lack of vision a blessing in disguise

When Prashant Ranjan Verma lost 90% of his vision at the age of 19 due to a fungal infection, he thought his world had ended. For six years, he stayed inside his home. His family was depressed by what happened to him. Verma even thought of committing suicide. Today Verma, who is 42 years old, cal

[AI] Amrit Scholarship for Disability Studies announced for masters' level students

* The Amrit Foundation of India aims to promote disability research in India. To start with, Amrit has announced the launch of its scholarship program for masters' level students for 2018-19. * Applicants should complete the Amrit Foundation of India - Scholarship Award for Master

[AI] Mark your calendar - An evening talking about access, inclusion and disability

BarrierBreak and NewzHook is glad to support "The Freedom to be Flawed - Awkward Conversations around Disability " - an event by

[AI] If you are in Mumbai, do attend this event by Godrej India Culture Lab

Freedom to be Flawed: Awkward Conversations around Disability - https://newzhook.com/story/17557 RSVP: http://indiaculturelab.org/events/special-events/the-freedom-to-be-flawed-aw kward-conversations-around-disability/ Regards Ramya Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-

[AI] Tell Reserve Bank of India about suggestions made by blind people regarding rupee notes, says Delhi High Court to Centre

The Delhi High Court has directed the central government to place before the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) suggestions made by visually impaired people regarding rupee notes. These are suggestions on the ways to tell the differences between various different rupee notes. https://newzhook.com/story/17

[AI] Career Support Activity for Visually Impaired

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