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Hail the braille

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:26 -- geeta.nair

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : A large number of visually impaired voters in Kerala are hoping to exercise their franchise independently this year, leveraging ballot papers in braille and braille-enabled electronic voting machines (EVMs).

Though the Election Commission had initiated the provision during the 2016 assembly election, most visually impaired voters continued to rely on assistance. Over time, however, there has been an increasing number of visually impaired voters who seek to vote autonomously, according to Kerala Federation of the Blind (KFB).

Scribe’s qualification linked to blind examinee’s, not exam’

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 10:41 -- geeta.nair

Scribe’s qualification linked to blind examinee’s, not exam’ 
Ahmedabad: In an important order on the educational  qualifications of scribes for fully or partially blind candidates in recruitment exams, the Gujarat high court made it clear that the scribe’s qualification must be aligned with the candidate’s qualifications and not with the minimum criteria prescribed  for the exams.

Innovative device to help visually impaired students.

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:37 -- geeta.nair

Final-year IIIT-B student secures patent for innovative solution: Finger mounted device

A final-year iMTech student at IIIT-B, has accomplished a remarkable feat by obtaining a patent for a device that can help visually impaired students. The student, Mayank Kabra, has titled his innovation ‘System and Method for Assisting Visually Impaired Individuals.’

Visually challenged student shines bright, bags gold medal at University of Mysore convocation

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 10:36 -- geeta.nair

Anagha's success served as an inspiration to others as she was awarded a gold medal for achieving the highest marks in MA Kannada.
The parents of S Anagha were overwhelmed with happiness as she demonstrated at the University of Mysore Convocation on Sunday that visual impairment is not a barrier to achievement. Anagha's success served as an inspiration to others as she was awarded a gold medal for achieving the highest marks in MA Kannada.

Visually-impaired students provided audio question papers in SSC exams

Wed, 03/20/2024 - 11:30 -- geeta.nair

Principal Secretary, School Education, Praveen Prakash on March 19 (Tuesday) said that for the first time in the country, Andhra Pradesh provided audio question papers to the visually-impaired students appearing for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations that started on March 18 (Monday).
n a statement, he said this year, 12 children with special needs are using the facility and it would be extended to all such children in the future.

Aadhaar Mandatory: छात्रवृत्ति और दूसरी योजनाओं में आधार अनिवार्य, दिव्यांग लोगों के लिए सरकार ने बनाए नए नियम

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 11:05 -- geeta.nair

छात्रवृत्ति और दूसरी योजनाओं के लाभार्थियों के लिए आधार कार्ड का इस्तेमाल अनिवार्य कर दिया गया है। केंद्र सरकार ने गुरुवार को जारी बयान में बताया कि दिव्यांग लोगों के लिए आधार का विवरण देना अनिवार्य होगा। केंद्र सरकार ने नए नियमों के संबंध में जानकारी दी है।
केंद्र सरकार ने दिव्यांगों के लिए छह छात्रवृत्तियों, कई योजनाओं का लाभ उठाने के लिए पहचान दस्तावेज के रूप में आधार को अनिवार्य कर दिया है। जिनके पास आधार संख्या नहीं है उन्हें इन लाभों का लाभ उठाने के लिए अन्य दस्तावेजों के साथ आधार नामांकन पर्ची जमा करनी होगी।

Govt mandates Aadhaar use for availing scholarships, benefit of schemes for disabled people

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 10:45 -- geeta.nair

Govt mandates Aadhaar use for availing scholarships, benefit of schemes for disabled people

Those without Aadhaar numbers have to submit Aadhaar enrolment slips along with other documents to avail these benefits.
New Delhi: The government has mandated the use of Aadhaar as identity document for availing six scholarships and benefit of as many schemes and initiatives meant for people with disabilities.

Smart Visual Aids given to visually impaired students

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:19 -- geeta.nair

JAMMU, Mar 13: Post Graduate Department of Computer Applications and Music at Government College for Women (GCW) Parade in partnership with Composite Regional Centre (CRC) Jammu here today gave Smart Visual Aids to visually impaired students.
The initiative was taken under the guidance of College Principal, Dr. Ravender Kumar Tickoo.

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