24th September, 2016 marks a historic milestone for people with print disabilities in India. DAISY India, in partnership with Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and powered by TCS Access Infinity has launched Sugamya Pustakalaya (Accessible Digital Library) which provides opportunity to blind and print disabled people to have access to wide range of publications including study material, fiction, non-fiction etc.,
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WAI’s Education and Outreach Working Group (EOWG) seeking inputs for WAI’s new site design
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Web Accessibility Initiative (WAi) of World Wide Web Consortium is one stop for all resources including guidelines, techniques, checklists, examples related to web accessibility. Education and Outreach Working Group is seeking inputs from community to work on re-design of WAI’s website. The Survey with 57 questions asks very interesting input including what is needed for user’s job requirement and what would we like to see on WAI’s website. I have just completed the survey and highly encourage everyone to do so.
Big Bazaar leads the way with a Quiet Hour for shoppers on the autism spectrum, a World Disability Day special
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Everyday chores like going shopping can be stressful for someone with autism. The bright lights, music, announcements and noises at malls can all be rather…
Welcome initiatives that shine a light on need for sexuality education for disabled people
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“How do I communicate about personal safety to my child?” “How do I train my child to be careful?” “How do I recognise that my…
Kerala government reserves 4% jobs for disabled people in government-aided educational institutions
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When it comes to providing opportunities for disabled people, the government of Kerala has always been a step ahead. Be it disability pension, educational scholarships,…
Social media is fast growing and is now an inevitable part of our lives. Goos or bad, it’s here to stay. And with the audience…
A big part of the magic of movies lies in the awe and thrill they inspire as you watch stories of people triumphing over impossible…
On the occasion of World Disability Day, the famous Marina beach in Chennai has been made accessible for visitors with disabilities. This year too, the…
Minister apologises for disability rights activist Virali Modi’s ordeal at Mumbai airport
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“Really sorry for the suffering you went through”. That was the response from Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Jayant Sinha a day after prominent…
On the occasion of World Disability Day, the National Association for the Blind (NAB) in New DelhI and Big Bazaar have partnered for a unique…