Festival of International Short Films on Differently Abled
More than 20 short films have been shortlisted from all over the world to be screened at the film festival ‘The Way We Live – Mark II/ Indian Edition’. Feb 26 till Friday, Feb 28, 2014
More than 20 short films have been shortlisted from all over the world to be screened at the film festival ‘The Way We Live – Mark II/ Indian Edition’. Feb 26 till Friday, Feb 28, 2014
Guidelines for providing certain facilities in respect of persons with disabilities who are already employed in Government for efficient performance of their duties
Government on Friday introduced the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill in Rajya Sabha (RS), seeking to increase reservation for persons with disabilities in public sector jobs from existing 3% to 5% and reserve seat for them in higher educational institutions.
A reservation quota of two sleeper class berths has been earmarked in all trains running on non-suburban sections for handicapped persons performing their journey on handicapped concessional ticket. The person accompanying the handicapped person as escort is also allotted the berth out of this quota.
Reservation for persons with disabilities – Computation of reservation – Implementation of the judgement of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the matter of Union of India & Anr. Vs. National Federation of Blind & Ors.
Inspiring Change Organisation in collaboration with Jhansi Rani Guide Group Presents – Women In India – Meeting Challenges and Inspiring Postive Change – Sunday, March 2, 2014 – 3.00 P.M to 6.00 P.M
Maintenance Allowance is given at the rate of Rs. 1,000/- per month to leprosy affected persons. The inmates accommodated in the Government Rehabilitation Homes are also eligible to receive this allowance
Reflecting Folding sticks are being distributed to needy Visually impaired persons to enable them to walk freely and independently
Magnifiers are distributed to needy Students with low vision to enable them to read books .
Encourage the Hearing Impaired students to wear Hearing Aids to increase their speech capacity, ‘Behind the Ear’ Hearing Aids are provided.