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Census of India 2011 : Disabled population

Census of India 2011 : Disabled population

Information on disability of individuals was collected during the Population Enumeration phase of Census 2011 through ‘Household Schedule’ . Similar information was collected during 2001 census also. Information for individuals residing in ‘Normal’, ‘Institutional’ and ‘Houseless’ households were collected.

Customs Concessions for Persons With Disabilities

Customs Concessions for Persons With Disabilities

Customs Concessions, when imported into India by a disabled person ( persons with disabilities ) for his personal use, from the whole of the duty of customs and the additional duty subject to the condition that the importer produces to the Assistant Collector of Custom

Colour and Luminance Contrast

Colour and Luminance Contrast

Two colours that contrast sharply to someone with normal vision may be far less distinguishable to someone with a vision disorder. Persons with vision disabilities need colours to contrast sharply against the background for them to successfully identify the objects, walls and obstacles. Adequate ‘visual contrast’ is achieved by careful selection of surfaces and materials […]