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Indian Special Olympics athletes make country proud

Indian Special Olympics athletes make country proud

Here is no gold medal winner, Abhinav Bindra. Nor, cricket World Cup winner, Mahindra Singh Dhoni. There may be die-hard fans for these sportsmen, but, Ramandeep Kaur — gold and bronze medal winner in World Special Summer Olympic Games (WSSOG), 2011 in Athens Greece, can bring tears of happiness to her parents and teachers.

Special Olympics coaching camp- 2011

Special Olympics coaching camp- 2011

Special Olympics Bharat along with Sports Authority of India is entitled to hold 38 National Coaching Camps for athletes of India. Each camp gives opportunity to 300 athletes and coaches to be trained in specific sports.

National Workshop on FOSS Desktop Accessibility India

National Workshop on FOSS Desktop Accessibility India

To highlight the current trends in the area of accessibility. To create awareness about role of technology to improve the lives of differently-abled people. The role of FOSS in developing accessible solutions and demonstrate select FOSS-based assistive technologies.

Leadership Training by LCDSARO

Leadership Training by LCDSARO

The leadership training has been organized for the young people with disability who are in the age group of 16 to 25 years for all cross disability who are receding in Bengaluru

Residency photo workshop for the visually impaired

Residency photo workshop for the visually impaired

Give the visually imapired participants new experience of alternative photography, cultivate their inner creative abilities and to make exhibition quality photographs. Skills required for participants: Visually impaired should have basic knowledge of photography and has been taking pictures.

The Interschool Talent Contest for differently able students.

The Interschool Talent Contest for differently able students.

Soroptimist International of Chennai has been conducting Interschool Oratorical Contests exclusively for students with Learning Disabilities as an annual feature since 2003. Students of some of the city’s special schools have been participating in the contest. The aim of the contest is to encourage students with Learning Disabilities to participate in such activity, since such opportunity is otherwise not available to them.

Access for All – Formation of Access Coordination Cell

Access for All – Formation of Access Coordination Cell

Accessibility is a human right issue and requires deep understanding and strong specific action. Every human being including persons with disabilities and reduced mobility have right to equal access to sites, services and facilities including information and communication.

What are Disability Sports?

What are Disability Sports?

Disabled or disability sports are played by persons with a disability, including physical and intellectual disabilities. Many of these are based on existing sports but modified to meet the needs of persons with a disabilities, they are also referred to as adapted sports. However, not all disabled sports are adapted, several sports that have been specifically created for persons with a disability have no equivalent in able-bodied sports.

National Childhood Disability Conference (NCDC) 2011

National Childhood Disability Conference (NCDC) 2011

Chandigarh, the best-planned city in India, an epitome of modernization combined with nature’s preservation, the dream city of India’s first Prime Minister, Sh. Jawahar Lal Nehru. This rich prosperous green city called the ‘CITY BEAUTIFUL’, awaits to welcome you ALL during its Best Season! The Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Chandigarh Chapter & the Regional Institute for the Mentally Handicap, Chandigarh is hosting the VIIIth Annual Conference of the Childhood Disability Group of IAP on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th September, 2011.

The all India one minute competition – 60 Seconds to Fame

The all India one minute competition – 60 Seconds to Fame

The all India one minute competition – 60 Seconds to Fame was introduced as part of AbilityFest to invite deeper thinking on disability issues. The competition, open to all Indian nationals, encourages an accurate portrayal of disability while promoting the need for an inclusive society. The winners are selected by a jury comprising of eminent people from the film industry and the disability sector