An affidavit by the social justice and welfare department stated that out of 8,244 employees who had asked for devices, some 4,511 have been provided with the same and an order is placed for another 1001 devices.
The Government of Maharashtra runs various development programmes for the welfare of people with disability in its state. CBM India, in partnership with the Commissioner, Office of Disability of Maharashtra organised a two day workshop on Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR). The Government of Maharashtra runs various development programmes for the welfare of people with disability in its state. CBM India, in partnership with the Commissioner, Office of Disability of Maharashtra organised a two day workshop on Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR).
CavinKare Ability Awards , one-of-a-kind awards in the country that recognize and reward the achievements of persons with disabilities, this year honored 4 achievers from across the county, in a grand event that took place at The Sri MuthaVenkatasubbaRao Auditorium, Chetpet, Chennai, in the gracious presence of several eminent personalities, celebrities and successful social entrepreneurs.
The 2014 Lok Sabha elections are touted to be more disabled-friendly as the Election Commission has vowed to provide facilities to make all polling stations accessible.
The Mahindra Group Wednesday launched India’s biggest innovation prize- the ‘Rise Prize’ which offers USD1 million to drive globally relevant, disruptive innovations while helping build a culture of innovation in India. It will start with two primary challenges, the Mobility Challenge, which invites solutions for driverless cars in India, while the second Solar Challenge aims to make solar energy products more accessible to the population at large.
In creating more opportunities around sports the government can encourage/demand a more accessible environment, civil society must advocate for further development and corporates can help to fund accessibility infrastructure improvements and encouraging volunteering on the part of employees.
Tourism, Government of India, for providing “Best Facilities for Differently Abled Guests”. This is the second time that the hotel has bagged the award after 2009-10.
The Purushottam Express is slated to become the first train in the country to have a Braille-embedded AC coach for the visually-challenged passengers.
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.
The Institute intends to Purchase a PODIUM for its conference Hall at its Headquarters Muttukadu. The Institute is inviting sealed tenders from reputed suppliers & agencies with proven track record to manufacture the Podium.