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A visually challenged PhD, she inspires people with her vision |
She may not be able to see. But that hasn't dented her spirit to live her life to the fullest. GN Sangeetha, 38, was barely seven when she lost her eyesight to a brain tumour. Her cornea was intact... |
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19/Jul/2012 |
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'Smart cane' to guide visually impaired in hills |
White canes will soon be passe. Now, visually impaired persons can depend on smart stick to guide them through hills and crowded roads. Fixed with sensors, it will alert the user about the lurking... |
Product and Technology |
19/Jul/2012 |
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Maharashtra reinstates visually impaired clerk to college |
In a major relief to a visually impaired employee of Chetna College, who was sacked by the college because of her disability, the state government has order her reinstatement by November 30 at the... |
Education and Employment |
19/Jul/2012 |
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Govt lines up scholarship for children of disabled |
The state government will provide a monthly scholarship of Rs 350 to the children of disabled persons, whose annual family income is below Rs 50,000. The post-matriculation scholarship will be given... |
Education and Employment |
19/Jul/2012 |
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2,000 physically challenged to be placed in IT, BPO sector |
The Wadhwani Foundation on Thursday announced a tie-up with NASSCOM in which the foundation would assist around 2,000 educated people with disabilities in getting placed in the IT/BPO and software... |
Education and Employment |
19/Jul/2012 |
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University of Pune to improve access for visually impaired |
The University of Pune (UoP) is all set to improve accessibility for visually impaired students on its campus.
The department of education and extension, headed by prof Sanjeev Sonawane, is working... |
Education and Employment |
19/Jul/2012 |
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The New Samsung Galaxy Nexus Offers Support For Visually Impaired Users |
We are about to see the release of the new Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the first mobile phone to come with the Ice Cream Sandwich version of the Android operating system installed. There are some well... |
Product and Technology |
19/Jul/2012 |
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Document Actions Send this page to somebody Print this page Microsoft India launches disabled-friendly tools |
With World Disability Day being observed Saturday, software major Micrsoft India introduced disabled-friendly tools for application in software of common use. It also announced special certification... |
Product and Technology |
19/Jul/2012 |
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Journalism project helps verse visually impaired in craft |
In a room of Furn al-Shubbak’s press club Monday, students practice their radio voice with Antoine Mrad, the general manager of Radio Liban Libre, while some read sample lines out loud from their... |
Education and Employment |
19/Jul/2012 |
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Darwin Reader for Android Supports All Flavors of DAISY Digital Talking Books |
Darwin Reader for Android
Darwin Reader app screenshot
Darwin Reader is the first accessible Android book reader designed specifically for blind, low vision, and print disabled users. The app... |
Product and Technology |
19/Jul/2012 |
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