Even MSJE has not identified these posts for blind. So, they have a readymade excuse for denying these to blind. Though identification of posts is not an exhaustive reckonor for recruitment even at present, we can hardly expect to achieve employment to blind at present even through judiciary.
In Maharashtra this has been going on for ages. Here we have even all posts of lecturers identified only for low vision, no no, partially sighted, except music. So, it is in fitness of things that such a contagion extends to national level. I have seen category of partially blind indicated even in disabilities certificates in Maharashtra. Sometimes, certificates, as in AP, mention that they are not valid for legal purposes. I know I am deviating from thread, but pardon me, I am confused, I don't know where we are going!!!!!! -----Original Message----- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Amiyo Biswas Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 4:10 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Discremination between Blind and Low-Vision Candidates. Hello, There was an advertisement in the Anandabazar Patrika, a leading Bengali daily, on November 2 asking for applications for about 1000 jobs in the South-Eastern Railway. There are several posts like fitters, machinists, telecom technicians, etc. which have been reserved for low-vision candidates. I know, there are several totally blind fitters and machinists in Lilua and Kharagpur Railway workshops. Still these posts have been earmarked for low-vision applicants only. What is most significant is that there is no post for totally blind candidates in this advertisement. According to the ad, it should be available at www.rrbkolkata.org You can check the web site for details. But the link is not working yet. I am seriously worried if totally blind candidates are going to be considered at all for jobs in future. I am not against the low-vision people. At least, they are more wanted than we are; aren't they lucky? We want employment for all, for blind people, low-vision people and for sighted people. We belong to the same society. Blind Persons' Association has appealed to the Railway Minister, Miss Mamata Banerjee, today. I have asked them to appeal to the Chief Commissioner on Disabilities. They have asked me to find out if any relevant documents such as court order are available. So, if someone has any document, pleas mail a copy to me or to bpain...@gmail.com With best regards, Amiyo Biswas. Cell: 9433464329 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 Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Reserve Bank of India accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. 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
