equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) at
the Master’s Degree level in a relevant subject from an Indian University,
or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
2. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have

cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC,CSIR. Last
date 30th June. Apply online link: http://as1.du.ac.in/colrec2017/index.php.

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1. News-

She proves impossible is nothing.

BENGALURU : She guides the students, steering their movements with the
sound of her voice and a gentle push with her hand. They take some time to
understand the dance movements. But with a lot of rigorous practice, they
learn the nuances of Bharatanatyam, a classical dance form.

Dr Raksha Karthik, Bharatanatyam exponent, has been teaching this classical
art form to the specially abled and to the visually impaired for the
last 10 years. Source:
http://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2017/jun/18/she-proves-impossible-is-nothing-1617917--1.html.
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Doors of higher secondary education open for visually impaired.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The General Education Department has issued orders
giving conditional permission to admit visually impaired students in the
state’s higher secondary and vocational higher secondary schools. The order
also lays down the admission procedure to be followed for such students by
the Directorates of Higher Secondary Education, Vocational Higher Secondary
Education and the State Council for Educational Research and Training
(SCERT). Source:
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2017/jun/18/doors-of-higher-secondary-education-open-for-visually-impaired-1617992.html.

2. Event-

Inclov Social Spaces June 25th at Kitty Su (The Lalit) - Delhi from 7pm
onwards.

Highlights of the meetup:
India's first fully inclusive meetup at a nightclub
The DJ for the evening faces Spinal Cord Injury(SCI) and is on a wheelchair
himself
Standup comedy by Krishnendu (at 7:30pm)
Everything from entry/exit to dancefloors to washrooms are fully wheelchair
accessible
Special, super cool arrangements made for people with hearing impairment to
feel inclusive
Unlimited food & beverages (including alcohol)
Kitty Su rated #77 in the world
It would be great to have you and the members of Score Foundation be a part
of this because i think they will really have a good time and can spread
the word about your good work.

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3. Job-

One post as Assistant Professor Department of Commerce in Kirori Mal

College, University of Delhi. Qualification: 1. Good Academic record as
defined by the University with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade
in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) at the
Master’s Degree level in a relevant subject from an Indian University, or
an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
2. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have
cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC,CSIR. Last

date 1st July. Apply online link: http://as1.du.ac.in/colrec2017/index.php.
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1. News-

ACTIVISTS TERM TAX CUT ON DIVYANG DEVICES EYEWASH.

Activists representing people with disabilities (PwD) have termed as
eyewash the Government’s move to cut down tax from 18 per cent to 5 per
cent on some essential devices for the sector under the new GST regime.
They said the inclusive society as envisaged under the Centre’s ‘Accessible
India’ Campaign is possible only if all the appliances are exempted from
tax.

They reasoned that as poverty and disability are interlinked in India and
many disabled in rural areas are below poverty level (BPL), even this 5 per
cent should go. Around 5 per cent of the population has some sort of
disability. Apart from an increase in prices, it is also felt that it will
force such people to use poor quality devices or further push them to
poverty.

Delhi-based disability rights activist Satendra Singh said PwD pay all the
taxes still they can’t access transport, education, employment and
information because of inaccessible infrastructure.

‘The Government which is making tall claims of making India Accessible is
all set to levy tax for the first time on the eyes, ears, limbs of PwD
i.e., Braille, crutches, wheelchairs, hearing aids,” Singh said. Currently,
all these appliances and devices are currently exempt from all taxes like
Sales Tax/ VAT/ Excise/Customs. Source:
http://www.dailypioneer.com/nation/activists-term-tax-cut-on-divyang-devices-eyewash.html

2. Job-

One post as Assistant Professor Department of Commerce in Dr. Bhim Rao
Ambedkar College, University of Delhi. Qualification: 1. Good academic
record as defined by the university with at least 55% marks (or an

equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) at
the Master's Degree level in a relevant subject from an Indian University,

or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University. 2. Besides

fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the

National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR. (Kindly refer
to General Note at the end of this document). NET shall not be required for

such Master's Degree Programmes in disciplines for which NET or a similar

test accredited by the UGC is not conducted. Last date 24th June. .More at
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Jobs-

One post as Material Assistant and one post as MTS (S/Wala) for Visually
Impaired in Government of India, Unit/Depot: 11 Field Ordnance Depot,
Pin-909911 C/o 56 APO. Qualification: (i) Graduate in any discipline from
any recognized University or Diploma in Material Management or Diploma in
Engineering in any discipline from any recognized Institutions. Age: 18-25
years. (ii) MTS: Matriculation pass or equivalent from recognized Board.
Age: 18-25 years. Last date 7th July. More at http://www.eyeway.org/?q=jobs
or employment news of 17th June page no. 11

One Post for Visually Impaired as Assistant Professor in Motilal Nehru
College (Evening), University of Delhi. Qualification: 1. Good academic

record as defined by the university with at least 55% marks (or an
equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) at
the Master's Degree level in a relevant subject from an Indian University,
or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University. 2. Besides
fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the
National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR. (Kindly refer
to General Note at the end of this document). NET shall not be required for
such Master's Degree Programmes in disciplines for which NET or a similar

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1. Jobs-

1. One Post for Visually Impaired as Assistant Professor (Department:
Economics) in Shyam Lal College (Evening), University of Delhi.

Qualification: 1. Good academic record as defined by the university with at
least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading
system is followed) at the Master's Degree level in a relevant subject from
an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign
University. 2. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate
must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC,
CSIR. (Kindly refer to General Note at the end of this document). NET shall
not be required for such Master's Degree Programmes in disciplines for

which NET or a similar test accredited by the UGC is not conducted. Apply
Online on college website: http://as1.du.ac.in/colrec2017/index.php. Last
date 30th June. More at http://www.eyeway.org/?q=jobs or employment news
of 17th June page no. 23

2. One Post for Visually Impaired as Assistant Professor (Department:
Business Economics) in Aryabhatta College, University of Delhi.

Qualification: 1. Good academic record as defined by the university with at
least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading
system is followed) at the Master's Degree level in a relevant subject from
an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign
University. 2. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate
must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC,
CSIR. (Kindly refer to General Note at the end of this document). NET shall
not be required for such Master's Degree Programmes in disciplines for

which NET or a similar test accredited by the UGC is not conducted. Apply
Online on college website: http://as1.du.ac.in/colrec2017/index.php. Last
date 27thJune. More at http://www.eyeway.org/?q=jobs or employment news of
17th June page no. 25

3. One Post for Visually Impaired as Assistant Professor (Department:
History) in Mata Sundri College for Women, University of Delhi.

Qualification: 1. Good academic record as defined by the university with at
least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading
system is followed) at the Master's Degree level in a relevant subject from
an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign
University. 2. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate
must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC,

CSIR. NET shall not be required for such Master's Degree Programmes in

disciplines for which NET or a similar test accredited by the UGC is not

conducted. . Apply Online on college website:
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Special educators seek filling up of vacancies in CBSE schools.

HYDERABAD: With the Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE), for the
second time in two years, issuing a circular stating that schools
affiliated to it must appoint special educators as part of inclusive
education, the Special Educators Forum of India (SEFI) has sent two
representations to the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and the Navodaya
Vidyalaya Samithi. By a circular which was issued two weeks ago, the board
has once again directed all schools to promote inclusion of students as per
the provisions of the Persons With Disabilities Act 1995 and in conformity
with the National Education Policy. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Act, 2016 also mandates inclusive education for children with disabilities
and special needs. Source:
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2017/jun/27/special-educators-seek-filling-up--of-vacancies-in-cbse-schools-1621268.html

Kerala auto driver’s blind son secures 98% marks in CBSE exams.

Ajay R Raj, a visually impaired student from Thiruvananthapuram, emerged as
the all-India topper in the differently abled category of the CBSE Class
XII board examinations, by scoring 98 per cent marks.

Ajay, a student of the St Thomas Higher Secondary School in the capital,
topped the category with an impressive score of 490 out of 500. The son of
an autorickshaw driver from Kozhikode, Ajay has been suffering from
diminishing eyesight from his fourth standard onwards, caused due to venous
insufficiency. However, he was determined to not let the condition pull him
down in life.
A student of the humanities group, Ajay used to record all the lectures
from school and store it in his phone and laptop. He would listen to them
whenever he found free time. Ajay had studied at a Malayalam medium school
in Thottipalam up to his Class X, which he had passed with high marks as
well. He then opted for CBSE syllabus at St Thomas HSS, and took to English
medium learning like duck to water.

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2. Jobs-

One Post for Visually Impaired as Assistant Professor (Department: Hindi)
in Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi. Qualification: 1.

Good academic record as defined by the university with at least 55% marks
(or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is
followed) at the Master's Degree level in a relevant subject from an Indian
University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University.
2. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have
cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR.
(Kindly refer to General Note at the end of this document). NET shall not
be required for such Master's Degree Programmes in disciplines for which
NET or a similar test accredited by the UGC is not conducted. Apply Online

on college website: http://as1.du.ac.in/colrec2017/index.php. Last date 30

th June. More at http://www.eyeway.org/?q=jobs or employment news of 17th
June page no. 26

One Post for Visually Impaired as Assistant Professor (Department:

Commerce) in Rajdhani College, University of Delhi. Qualification: 1. Good

academic record as defined by the university with at least 55% marks (or an
equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) at
the Master's Degree level in a relevant subject from an Indian University,
or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University. 2. Besides
fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the
National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR. (Kindly refer
to General Note at the end of this document). NET shall not be required for
such Master's Degree Programmes in disciplines for which NET or a similar
test accredited by the UGC is not conducted. Apply Online on college

website: http://as1.du.ac.in/colrec2017/index.php. Last date 1st July.

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A winner all the way.

*Karnataka’s Shekhar Naik, who became the first blind cricketer to be
conferred the Padma Shri, talks about the game*

The year 2017 has been a momentous year for blind cricket in India. After
having won the inaugural T20 World Cup for the Blind title in 2012, India
captured the second too, beating Pakistan in the final in early February.

What was also special was the fact that the Indian skipper in 2012,
Karnataka’s Shekhar Naik, was awarded the Padma Shri on the eve of the 2017
edition. Naik, now 31 and retired, became the first blind cricketer to be
conferred the award.

“When I started playing cricket I never imagined I would achieve such a
feat,” says Shekhar. “Looking at me now, other blind cricketers are
motivated to strive hard and achieve just like I did. I hope this honour
helps the cause of blind cricket in India.” Source:
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/a-winner-all-the-way/article19158167.ece

Visual impairment no hindrance for this educationist.

Helen Keller, whose birth anniversary falls on June 27, is this
educationist’s inspiration. Paramjit Kaur, Principal, Braille Bhawan
Government Institute for Blind, believes that visual impairment is nothing
more than a form of ‘limitation’. “Being visually challenged is a
limitation – nothing more. Anyone can have a limitation. There’s no need to
be ashamed of any limitation for which you are not responsible. I am not
responsible for my visual impairment. Why should I be ashamed of it?” The
best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched
– they must be felt with the heart. Paramjit cites Keller’s most famous
quote. Keller could neither see nor hear, yet she wrote beautifully
inspiring books. Drawing inspiration from Keller’s life of extraordinary
grit, Paramjit has not let her visual impairment dim her enthusiasm for
life. Source:
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/ludhiana/visual-impairment-no-hindrance-for-this-educationist/428573.html

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, June 27

Visually-impaired persons, who have made a mark in their lives, was
honoured during a function organised by the Punarjot Guldasta Eye Bank
Society here today.

The function at SCD Government College saw the visually-impaired veterans
share their words of wisdom.

Several persons, including Dr S Tarsem, Prof CL Bhalla, Netarheen
Association president Devinder Singh, Nimita Sharma and Yogesh Sharma,
professors at Government College for Girls; and Sandeep Kaur who performed
during the cultural programme were honoured.

Dr S Tarsem inspired everyone with his words. His vision kept decreasing
till he became completely blind due to a genetic problem by the age of 31,
he braved the misfortune with courage. Source:
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/ludhiana/vision-without-sight-achievers-share-stories/428575.html

2. Job-

One Post for Visually Impaired as Assistant Professor (Department:

Political Science) in P.G.D.A.V. College (Eve.), University of Delhi.

Qualification: 1. Good academic record as defined by the university with at
least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading
system is followed) at the Master's Degree level in a relevant subject from
an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign
University. 2. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate
must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC,
CSIR. (Kindly refer to General Note at the end of this document). NET shall
not be required for such Master's Degree Programmes in disciplines for
which NET or a similar test accredited by the UGC is not conducted. Apply
Online on college website: http://as1.du.ac.in/colrec2017/index.php. Last

date 30th June. More at http://www.eyeway.org/?q=jobs or employment news
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Training in computer skills for visually challenged.

It would concentrate on basic and advanced computer skills.

It is a misconception that a visually impaired cannot lead another visually
impaired person, said G.A. Peter Kishore, principal of Andhra Loyola
College, here on Wednesday.

He was addressing the inaugural meeting of a month-long computer training
organised by the college.

He said the trainers from a Bengaluru-based NGO Enable India, Siva Sankar;
Lakshmi Narayana and Raghu — all visually challenged — would impart
computer skills to a batch of 30 visually impaired students from the
college and its neighbourhood.

Siva Sankar said the training would focus on basic and advanced computer
skills that will enable the students to read, write and think independently.

He suggested that the training programme be extended to other districts and
said the department would support it. Fr. S. Melchior and Dr. G Sambasiva
Rao, college vice-principals of the Degree section , Fr. Ch. Vana
Chinnappa, vice-principal of the Intermediate section participated. Source:
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/training-in-computer-skills-for-visually-challenged/article19168699.ece

2. Trainings-

Job oriented Training opportunity for person with disability

AMITHA Skill Development Program Samarthanam offer several job
opportunities to person with disability to get a job. Basic job profile
include:

BPO (voice and non voice process)

HR

Accessibility tester

Data analysis

And as per qualification Like: CA, CS, B.Tech, and B.come.

About The Program:

Amitha skill development program is being conducted by Samarthanam

Trust for the disabled in Delhi empower the disabled youth by providing
basic computer training along with soft skill and spoken English training.
The program includes training, placement and post placement services.

Course details

Duration: 3 months, Monday to Saturday
Last date for registration : July 10 2017
Seats: 50
Hostel: It is a residential program
Eligibility: Any disabled who have 12th passed and looking for placement

How to apply: Kindly contact Ms. Meenakshi Shasin at: 011 49049516 Or mail
at: meen...@samarthanam.org. For any further information, visit:
www.samarthanam.org

There are some important announcements for the benefit of our blind
brothers and sisters.

1. Marga Schulze Merit Scholarships supported by CBM/Marga Schulze
Foundation, female blind students of B.A. second year, third year, B.Ed.,
MA first and second years and M. Phil can apply for scholarship till the 31
st August, 2017 in the AICB office. Application form can be downloaded
from our website www.aicb.org.in

2. Students obtaining first and second positions in Masters degree in any
subject except Music and Fine Arts from a recognised university, can apply
in the prescribed proforma for "Krishna Kumari Varma Memorial Award",
started by Dr. Ved Prakash Varma, by 31st October, 2017 in AICB office. The
selected candidate will be awarded with a memento and a certificate in
addition to a sum of Rs. 21,000 on the occasion of Louis Braille Birth
Anniversary. Application form can be downloaded from our website.

3. Students acquiring first position in M.Phil from a recognised
university can apply for "Krishnawanti and Manoharlal Memorial Award",
which has also been started by Dr. Ved Prakash Varma in the memory of his
parents. Applications of the eligible candidates in the prescribed
proforma should reach AICB office by 31st October, 2017. The selected
candidate will be awarded a memento, a certificate and a sum of Rs.25,000
on the occasion of Louis Braille Birth Anniversary. More details:
www.aicb.org.in

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CR TO BEGIN SMS HELPLINE FOR HANDICAPPED PASSENGERS

The Central Railway plans to start a new helpline system to redress the
grievances of the handicapped passengers and cancer patients. Following
complaints from handicapped passengers that they were not getting adequate
help when they called the helpline number 9004411111, the CR is all set to
implement a new system where passengers just need to send an SMS on this
number, which will then be forwarded to the concerned department.

“The SMS-based helpline will be set up in a couple of days, and be ready
for implementation,” said Divisional Railway Manager of CR, Mumbai
Division, Ravinder Goyal. Asked about the difference between the existing
helpline and the proposed helpline, the officer said, “Sometimes, it is not
possible to make a call. In such a case, when we get a message (on the
helpline) it will be transferred to the concerned department for as
immediate a response as possible,” added another officer. Source:
http://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/other/cr-to-begin-sms-helpline-for-handicapped-passengers/articleshow/59465570.cms

NEW DELHI: The government has clarified its decision to levy 5% goods and
services tax on assistive devices for the physically challenged, rejecting
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi’s allegation that the government has
been “insensitive” to the disabled.
“Tax incidence is not going up but going down,” revenue secretary Hasmukh
Adhia said, even as he offered two reasons why these devices have not been
exempted from GST. Source:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/gst-rates-tax-on-devices-for-disabled-actually-lower-says-hasmukh-adhia/articleshow/59448445.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

2. Jobs-

Two Posts for Visually Impaired as Assistant Professor (Department:

Computer Science and Hindi) in Maharaja Agrasen College, University of

Delhi. Qualification: 1. Good academic record as defined by the university
with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever
grading system is followed) at the Master's Degree level in a relevant
subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an
accredited foreign University. 2. Besides fulfilling the above
qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility
Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR. (Kindly refer to General Note at the
end of this document). NET shall not be required for such Master's Degree
Programmes in disciplines for which NET or a similar test accredited by the
UGC is not conducted. Apply Online on college website:

Three posts asTechnical Assistant-B (Mechanical) in Mangalore Refinery and
Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), Mangalore, Karnataka. Low Vision can apply.
Qualification: 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60%
marks in aggregate. Upper Age Limit: 30 years. Job Location/Initial place
of posting: Mangalore. Working knowledge of Hindi is desirable. Candidates
should submit their application in the enclosed format (pages 8 to 12),
enclosing self-attested copies of all relevant certificates as mentioned at
point no 5(a) above and super scribing the envelope with the position
applied for, by post /courier to the Ch. Manager (HR-Recruitment),
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd., Post Kuthethur, Mangalore –
575030. Last date: 12th August. More at http://www.eyeway.org/?q=jobs

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A blessing to visually impaired students.
Pallavi has taken up the responsibility of arranging scribes for 1,000
students
The phone never stops ringing at Pallavi Acharya’s house. It’s not hard to
understand why: the 35-year-old has taken up the responsibility of
arranging scribes for close to a 1,000 visually impaired students across
Karnataka. In the last two years, Ms. Acharya, who is a consultant with the
NGO Youth for Seva, has arranged scribes for 2,500 examinations for more
than 350 visually impaired persons.
Ms. Acharya is a blessing to visually impaired students in Karnataka.
Students from places such as Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mandya, Bagepalli,
Hubballi, Dharwad, Koppal, Mangaluru, and Kalaburagi come to her. They have
faith in her resolve to help them out. Source:
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/a-blessing-to-visually-impaired-students/article19392711.ece
Colour-blind flatworms can still choose between colours.
Bengaluru-based researchers have found that flatworms, which are highly
averse to light and move away from it, have the ability to discern
different colours despite being colour-blind. Unlike humans who have three
colour-sensitive photoreceptors for red, blue and green, flatworms have
just one type. The study also found that flatworms were able to move in
response to long wavelength ultraviolet light even when the head was cut —
proof that the worms could sense light even without their eyes and brain.
The two light-sensing responses — brain-mediated network and
eye-independent response — seen in flatworms (*Schmidtea mediterranea*)
show “a typical hierarchy of dominance”. Source:
http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/colour-blind-flatworms-can-still-choose-between-colours/article19380318.ece

Visually-impaired city cyclist to go on Manali-Khardung La cycle
expedition.
In August 2016, Divyanshu Ganatra, a visually-impaired adventure enthusiast
set out with a sighted captain to pedal from Manali to Khardung La in the
Himalayas, a length of 550 kilometres that the team completed in just eight
days. He became the first blind tandem cyclist to accomplish the feat.
For Divyanshu, this was just a beginning and he decided to plan the annual
tandem cycling expedition on the same route. On the heels of last year’s
success, this year’s edition of ‘In Sync M2K2017’ which is Manali to
Khardug-La has drawn the participation of visually impaired, sighted, as
well as amputee cyclists from across India and beyond.
Cyclists are as diverse as one can imagine, with professions ranging from
corporate giants to language teachers, from the armed forces to
motivational speakers. The age bracket ranges from around 15- to about
70-year-old. The experience on board spans seasoned cyclists to those
getting on the bike for the first time ever. Source:
http://www.hindustantimes.com/pune-news/visually-impaired-city-cyclist-to-go-on-manali-khardung-la-cycle-expedition/story-XbbdOZAeq0gTyTx70quXtO.html

2. Training-

Visually Impaired students to a joint initiative of Snehankit Helpline &
Larsen & Tubro Empowering the Visually Impaired with Soft Skills &
Personality Development
Workshops. Many possess Technical Knowledge but here's an opportunity to
have a Competitive Edge over the others by Empowering yourselves through
Soft Skills Training which includes verbal communication, body language,
corporate etiquettes etc.
There will be 3 levels of Contact classes to be held on 3 different
occasions and will be conducted by Professionals from Larsen & Tubro
Attendence of all the levels of classes is desirable for great impact.
1st Contact Class

Date - Sunday, 6th August 2017
Time - 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
Topic-Building Confidence
Eligible Candidates- Graduates/Post Graduates/ Those seeking employment
Venue - Andheri East (Detailed address shall be provided to the confirmed
participants)
Program shall be conducted in Hindi and English.
Program Co-ordinators

Rahul Kelapure
Mob: 9404 123454

Anarkali Velkar
Registration Free but Compulsory
For Registration Contact
Snehankit Helpline
022 26288239 /9920680359

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1. News-
A MUSICAL EVENING BY VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
Going against all odds of life, these visually impaired artists of the city
gave a scintillating performance before the Bhopalites. An enthralling
musical evening ‘Ek Shaam Umeed Ke Naam’ was witnessed by art lovers at
Bharat Bhavan on Tuesday.
The musical evening of Indian traditional music was organised by an
organisation of Volunteers for the Blind, Bhopal. The students from four
schools of the city, Blind Relief Association, National Association for
Blind, Government School of Deaf, Dumb and Blind and Kendriya Vidyalaya
performed at the show. As many as 100 students participated in the musical
concert.
The concert began with prayer song ‘Itni Shakti Hume Dena Data’. Later it
was the time for the students to showcase their brilliant talent on stage.
The entire Antarang Hall was packed with the art lovers of the city as they
enjoyed the performances of the blind artists on stage.
Later, the solo performances of Bollywood tracks made the atmosphere more
enjoyable. The tracks like Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh, Rimjhim Gire Savan,
Dagabaaz Re, Chahunga Main Tujhe, Zindagi Pyar Ka Geet Hai, Badi Door Se
Aaye Hain, Dil Diya Hai Jaan Bhi Denge and even more were presented on the
occasion.
The innocence of Sufiyana music was also witnessed by the audience at the
event. The songs like Chandi Jesa Rang Hai Tera left the audience totally
enthralled.
The eye catching performance of the show was given by Taz B Tazzy T. He
performed Sufi music and the audience took the pleasure of it. He was
accompanied by Suhel Saeed on Sitar and Babar Latif Khan on Tabla.
The audiences were overwhelmed to witness the tuneful show at Antarang.
Source:
http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhopal/a-musical-evening-by-visually-impaired.html

For a noble cause
Dedicated to visually impaired children of Rashtriya Blind School, Delhi,
7th Haut Monde Mrs. India Worldwide 2017 was organised at Kingdom of Dreams
in Gurugram over the weekend.
This year, Neha Deshpande of Pune bagged the title of Haut Monde Mrs. India
Worldwide. Shweta Dagar and Shwati Nanda won the title of 1st runner up,
while Karishma Chabariya was awarded the title of 2nd runner up by the
jury. This international beauty pageant, an initiative by Shri Sai
Entertainments Pvt Ltd, sees the participation of Indian contestants from
world over. Source:
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/for-a-noble-cause/article19454361.ece

2. Training-
Vocational Training Centre
About the Organisation:
VEER JI Vocational Training Centre for Persons with Disabilities (yet to be
registered) at Meerut, U.P. has started its new and very first initiative
of training and employment to people with blindness, low vision and
locomotor disabilities in the sports goods manufacturing industry. The
total area this organization having is 4000 Square Feet in which the
organization has the arrangement for boarding and lodging facilities for
the trainees for 3 months after which they will be placed. Mr. Sunny
Piplani who himself is a visually impaired wants to employ unskilled
and uneducated or less educated Persons with Disabilities as the job
opportunities for them is scarce in the job market.
First of all the trainee has to undergo the training of manufacturing
sports goods like Badminton, Shettel Cocks. The trainees will be given
mobility and orientation training of of the area along with meditation
classes.
The number of seats available are 10 only.
The starting date of course: 18th September 2017
If you know somebody who is visually impaired, above 18 years of age, male,
less educated for example below class 10th or less than that, desperately
looking for job please share the following contact details with that person:
Name: Mr. Sunny Piplani,
Mob: 08449536537
Email: sunnypip...@gmail.com
Add: Veer Ji Collection opposite baba farms, near Godwin Petrol
Pump, Rohta road meerut -250002

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1. News-

Zee to premiere 'Dangal' with Audio Description for Visually Impaired
audiences. New Delhi, Aug 9 (UNI) In a unique initiative, Zee Entertainment
will premiere Aamir Khan's 'Dangal' with audio description for the benefit
of the visually impaired people.
The premiere of 'Dangal' is party of 'Zee for All', an initiative by ZEE to
make content on television accessible for the Visually and Hearing Impaired.
'#ZEEForAll' is an effort from Zee to provide audiences who have a sensory
handicap, with unparalleled access to entertainment that is currently
enjoyed by millions of Indians with sight.
This will be made available on the premiere of the most loved film of last
year, Aamir Khan's Dangal.
This Independence Day, ZEE will launch its initiative of being the FIRST
broadcaster in the history of Indian television to deliver access services
to its audiences with '#ZEEForAll' with ZEE’s first Hindi movie channel -
Zee Cinema SD - becoming the FIRST Hindi movie channel in India to premiere
'Dangal' with Audio Description for Visually Impaired audiences.
The film which moved audiences in India and across the world with its
immaculately crafted script and powerhouse performances will also have
subtitles for the Hearing Impaired audiences.
Zee Cinema has also associated with the prestigious National Association
For The Blind (India), the biggest and most trusted Blind Association in
the country and National Association For The Blind - The Workshop for the
Blind in Mumbai amongst many other NGO’s and blind schools in India, to
reach out to the maximum number of visually challenged people in India.
Source:
http://www.uniindia.com/zee-to-premiere-dangal-with-audio-description-for-visually-impaired-audiences/india/news/955518.html

2. Job-
Twenty seven posts for Visually Impaired as Assistant in United India
Insurance Company Ltd. Statewise vacancies: ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS: 01,
ANDHRA PRADESH: 01, ASSAM: 01, BIHAR: 01, GUJARAT: 01, HP: 01, JHARKHAND:
01, M.P.: 01, MAHARASHTRA: 01, MANIPUR: 01, MEGHALAYA: 01, MIZORAM: 01,
NAGALAND: 01, ODISHA: 01, PUNJAB: 01, RAJASTHAN: 01, SIKKIM: 01, TAMIL
NADU: 03, TELANGANA: 01, TRIPURA:01, UT OF CHANDIGARH: 01, UTTAR PRADESH:
02, UTTARAKHAND: 01, WEST BENGAL: 01. Qualification: Graduate from a
recognized University AND Knowledge of Reading, Writing and Speaking of
Regional language of the State of Recruitment is essential. Age: 18-28
years. Online Registration commences from 14th August 2017. Last Date for
Registration of Online applications: 28th August 2017. Apply Online on
website: www.uiic.co.in. Application fees: Rs. 100/-. More at
http://www.eyeway.org/?q=jobs

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Job-
One post for Low Vision as Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) - Office and Training
in Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) , Wellington (Nilgiris),Tamilnadu.
Qualification: Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized
Board/Institute. [MTS trade involves all fatigue nature of duties, few of
which are cleaning, sweeping of toilets/work area, loading, un-loading,
shifting of goods, gardening, feeding and cleaning of horses, night
watchman, etc]. Age Limit: 18-25 years. Job Location: The Nilgiris.
Applications should be sent to Defence Services Staff College (DSSC)
office. Send your fully filled applications to The Commandant, Defence
Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington (Nilgiris) - 643 231, Tamil Nadu.
Log on to DSSC careers page at official website www.dssc.gov.in. Last date:
25th August. More at http://www.eyeway.org/?q=jobs or employment news of
5th August page no. 44

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Job-
One post as Lower Division Clerk, Department: Delhi Agricultural Marketing
Board two posts as Grade-II (DASS), Department: Services Deptt. And four
posts as Statistical Assistant, Department: Planning Deptt. for Visually
Impaired in Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB).
Qualifications: (i) Lower Division Clerk: Essential:- 1. 12th class pass
or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board or university. 2. A
typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English typing or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on
Computer (35 w.p.m. and 30 w.p.m. correspond to 10500 KDPH/9000 KDPH on an
average of 5 key depressions for each word). Age Limit:- 18-27 years. (ii)
Grade-II (DASS): 1 Degree from a recognized university in
Arts/Commerce/Science or Agriculture . Desirable:- (i) Knowledge of Hindi.
Age Limit:- 20-27 years (iii) Statistical Assistant: 1. Post Graduate
Degree in Statistics/Operational research /Mathematical Statistics/Applies
statistics Or Post Graduate Degree in Economics/Mathematics /Commerce (with
Statistics as one of the subject / papers in Post Graduation/Graduation
level ). Desirable:- (i) Working knowledge of Computers. Age Limit:- 18-30
years. The centers for holding the examination will be in Delhi only. The
candidates must apply Online on website: www.dsssb.delhigovt.nic.in.
Closing Date of Application:-21/08/2017. More at
http://www.eyeway.org/?q=jobs or employment news of 5th August page no. 6

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Job-
One post for Visually Impaired as Junior Interpreter (Japanese) in Ministry
of External Affairs. Selection through UPSC. Qualification: Master Degree
in the Japanese language with English as a compulsory/Elective subject at
degree level from a recognized university or equivalent. OR (i) (a) A
degree in the Japanese language with English as a compulsory/elective
subject from a recognized or equivalent. (ii) 2 years’ experience as
a Translator/Interpreter in the Japanese language to English/Hindi and
vice/versa in teaching the foreign language concerned. OR (iii) Bachelor’s
degree with English as a compulsory/Elective subject from a recognized
university or equivalent and (b) A diploma equivalent to interpreter ship
standard in the Japanese language from a recognized university and
equivalent. (c) 3 years’ experience as a Translator /Interpreter in the
Japanese language to English/Hindi and Vice-Versa or in teaching the
Japanese language. DUTIES: Interpretation from English/Hindi to Japanese
and vice versa. Head Quarters: New Delhi or abroad. Last date: 14th
September. Candidates must apply online through the website
http://www.upsconline.nic.in. <http://www.upsconline.nic.in.%20/> More at
http://www.eyeway.org/?q=jobs or employment news of 26th August page no. 3

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1. News-
Special care for the special ones.
Government College for Girls, Rakh Bagh, has come up with a special
initiative to support, encourage, help and enable those who are disabled by
enrolling special students in the 'Handicap Enabling Cell'.
At present, there are 17 students enrolled under this cell and 16 are
pursuing graduation, while one is a post-graduate student. Students not
only from the district, but from the neighbouring states are also studying
under this cell.
Anita Sharma, who heads the cell, said the cell was started in 2000. The
number of students increased when the college received a grant from the UGC
for audio-visual aids.
"Now, we have proper audio-visual aids for them. A separate Braille corner
in the library has also been developed, where visually challenged students
read newspapers and magazines. A ramp was specially made for these students
so that there is no problem in their mobility," said Anita Sharma. Source:
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/ludhiana/special-care-for-the-special-ones/459018.html
Blind, yet in perfect sync
“We can’t see the color of our costumes. We can’t see you all. But we can
see your expressions through our hearts,” said Taraka Ramudu one of the
dancer among the five visually challenged dancers who gave an extraordinary
performance arranged by the Department of Language and Culture, Government
of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday evening at Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Government Music and Dance College.
Buse Goud, Guru Prasad, Taraka Ramudu, Satish Rao and Sivaswamy are trained
under the efficient Guru Suvarna Venkatesh. All five dancers being blind,
presented a Bharatanatyam recital and received the appreciations from the
art lovers of the city.
The ‘Articulate Ability’ group from Bangaluru had performed six items
namely ‘Ganesh Dwadasa Stotram’ of Narada, ‘Panchabrahma prabandham’,
‘Venuswana Vilola Vallabha’, ‘Kamsale’, ‘Khadga naman’ and ‘Thillana’ under
the supervision of Mysore B Nagaraj. In the item ‘Khadga naman’, the
dancers used swords in their dance performance. Even with being blind,
their meticulous calculation thrilled the audience.
Nagaraj conducted the programme with his apt, soft and expressional
narration for each dance item. On this occasion the chief guest Mandali
Buddha Prasad, Deputy Speaker, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly said
that the artistes performed their dances with perfect ‘mudras’ and
expressions.
Source:
http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Amaravati-Tab/2017-08-29/Blind-yet-in-perfect-sync/322413

2. Job-
One post for Visually Impaired as Human Resources Office in Chennai
Petroleum Corporation Limited, Tamil Nadu. Qualification: Graduate in any
discipline with two years full time regular course leading to Post Graduate
Diploma/Masters Degree in Human Resource
Management/Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/Labour Welfare/Master
of Social Work/Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA)
or equivalent with specialization in Personnel Management &
Labour Welfare/Human Resources with not less than 60% mark in aggregate of
all semesters/years. Upper age limit: 30 years. Apply online on website:
www.cpcl.co.in. For any clarifications, please email at
recru...@cpcl.co.in. The selection shall be made through Personal
Interview of the eligible candidates only. Last date: 1st September. More
at http://www.eyeway.org/?q=jobs

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1. News-
Special care for the special ones.
Government College for Girls, Rakh Bagh, has come up with a special
initiative to support, encourage, help and enable those who are disabled by
enrolling special students in the 'Handicap Enabling Cell'.
At present, there are 17 students enrolled under this cell and 16 are
pursuing graduation, while one is a post-graduate student. Students not
only from the district, but from the neighbouring states are also studying
under this cell.
Anita Sharma, who heads the cell, said the cell was started in 2000. The
number of students increased when the college received a grant from the UGC
for audio-visual aids.
"Now, we have proper audio-visual aids for them. A separate Braille corner
in the library has also been developed, where visually challenged students
read newspapers and magazines. A ramp was specially made for these students
so that there is no problem in their mobility," said Anita Sharma. Source:
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/ludhiana/special-care-for-the-special-ones/459018.html

NDMC announces athletics championship for the disabled
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has decided to hold an athletics
championship for the differently-abled of the national Capital. The
athletics meet will be held from October 11-13 this year at Talkatora
Stadium.
In this regard, the body has already invited entries from visually impaired
and orthopedically challenged students in the age group of 11-14 years
under junior category and 15-18 years under senior category for the
athletics meet.
The Special Para Olympic Federations and organisations which have been
affiliated and registered with the Sports Authority of India and the sports
ministry will be involved in the event, NDMC Chairman Naresh Kumar said
here. Source:
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/delhi/ndmc-announces-athletics-championship-for-the-disabled/459260.html

2. Job-
Silver Linings is Hiring require a Special Educator for VI Urgent

We at Silver Linings have a vacancy for a special educator for our Shiksha
Preparatory School and Resource Center in Mayur Vihar Phase III Delhi
110096.

Details below:
Need a female candidate
Who is excellent in her job and has done special education for VI
Should have excellent computer skills
We require excellent spoken and written communication skills in Hindi and
English!
In case you wish to apply, please send me your resume at:
Preeti...@gmail.com
Or call: 9871701646
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1. News-

First ever blind football game to be held in Goa from Sep 2

Panaji, Aug 31 (UNI) Indian Blind Football Federation and Society for
Rehabilitation of the Visually Challenged (SRVC) will be conducting the
first-ever blind football demo game in Goa with an aim to introduce the
game and to encourage blind footballers to take up the game and form a
state side in the future.
The Goan chapter of National Association for the Blind along with FC Goa
and Chowgule Sports Center is organizing the demo game on of September 2 at
the Futsal Arena at the Chowgule Sports Center in Gogol, Margao.
Source:
http://www.uniindia.com/first-ever-blind-football-game-to-be-held-in-goa-from-sep-2/sports/news/976359.html

Panjab University polls 2017: Not blind to equal rights, says
visually-impaired vice-presidential candidate.

We are not blind to equal rights,” says the 21-year-old vice-presidential
candidate of All India Students’ Association (AISA) at Post Graduate
Government College, Sector 11.

Badri Prasad, who is 100% visually challenged, will be contesting the
student council elections at his college on September 7, the same day as
Panjab University and its all 11 affiliated colleges in the city go to the
polls. “Representation of disabled students is an issue,” says Badri. “We
are always sidelined. By contesting the elections, I want to tell the
students that we too have equal rights.”

Badri had lost his eyesight at the age of two after he suffered from
chicken pox. A resident of Chhoti Karoran in Mohali, he is a second-year BA
student. His subjects are Hindi, music and political science.

*‘Fighting for full fee waiver’*

“There are nine visually challenged students in the college,” said Badri.
“When we took admission here, we realised we need representation. So we all
decided to fight for our rights.” Badri said Panjab University charges no
fee from visually challenged students, but the college took full fee from
such students when he took admission in 2016.

“We joined AISA and struggled for lower fee. Now we pay half the fee,” says
Badri. “We will work further for full fee waiver.” At present, only those
visually impaired students get full waiver who are below poverty line.
Source:
http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/panjab-university-polls-2017-not-blind-to-equal-rights-says-visually-impaired-vice-presidential-candidate/story-xoZ8XiBKdRJiW8fWEC8APO.html

2. Event-

National Abilympics Association of India (NAAI) organizes Regional,
National Abilympics, and facilitates participation in International
Abilympics. NAAI is in its 15th year of existence. During this period the
Abilympics movement has spread throughout the country and has helped
increase awareness about the abilities of disabled people in society.

The aim of NAAI is to provide a supporting environment for blooming talent

in the area of vocational skills of Persons with Disability (PwD). At the

forefront of NAAI’s motivation is assistance to disabled individuals in
gaining economic independence to enable them to identify themselves as

valuable, fully integrated members of society. To achieve this objective
the PwD participants specially youth between the age group of 18-30 years,
will be provided trainings under different skill sets by our Trainers which
will help build necessary skills and help them get employment. Detailed
information about NAAI can be found on the website (
http://www.abilympicsindia.org/)

As a first initiative, NAAI will be organizing *a one-day base assessment
camp for Persons with Disability candidates from North Zone (Delhi/NCR,
Haryana, Punjab, J & K, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Uttar
Pradesh), from 11th to 13th September, 2017 at the AIMS Learning Centre,
B-5, 1st Floor, Gurudwara Road, Madhu Vihar*, *Patparganj, New Delhi,
between 10.00 am to 4.30 pm, under* *Computer related skills (ICT
categories). *The regional events will most probably be held either in
January or February, 2018. We will be confirming the dates for the same
once they get finalized. NAAI Website: http://www.abilympicsindia.org

Enquiries: in...@abilympicsindia.org

Skill assessment camp date: 11th September, 2017; between 9.30 am to 5.00
pm

Venue: AIMS LEARNING CENTER: EAST DELHI : B-5, 1st Floor, Gurudwara Road,
Madhu Vihar, Patparganj, New Delhi -110092. Ph: 011-41561501/2501

Organised By: National Abilympic Association of India & Sarthak Educational
Trust. Participants are requested to bring their 2 PP size photos,
photocopies of their qualification certificates (10th, 12, Graduation,
etc.) and their disability certificate for registration.

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1. Event-
Planet Abled's Accessible Triund Trek is back. Located at the foot of the
mighty Dhauladhar range, Triund is one of the most stunning treks in
Himachal Pradesh. After a few steep ascents through the forest, you reach
the lush meadows at the top with an enthralling view and cool breeze
of snow capped mountains.
The amazing panoramic experience from the top at different times-sunrise in
the morning, dusk and night spent under millions of stars at the campsite -
highlights the unique charming beauty of Triund.
This special inclusive Triund trek is custom planned to meet all your
trekking expectations and made very comfortable for first time trekkers.
This trip is for everyone - people with and without disabilities can join
in alone or with their friends/family.
Unfortunately at present this trip is not open for wheelchair users. People
with other mobility issues and those
using crutches/sticks/calipers/prosthetic can join in.
Travel Buddies and Sign Language Interpreters would also be present during
the entire duration of the trip.
The trip is scheduled to begin on the morning of 30th September 2017. Where
ever in India you are, you can take this trek.
To enjoy this amazing trekking experience on the coming Dussehra weekend,
register at https://goo.gl/forms/PllOLewZYNCuxS5v2 ,
https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2Fforms
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october_2017&utm_term=2017-09-04>
For any queries, drop us a mail at tra...@planetabled.com or call us
on 9910042281

2. Job-
One post for Visually Impaired as Lower Division Clerk in Assam University.
Qualifications: 0+2 (HSSLC) or equivalent qualification from a recognized
Board or University with certificate course in computer applications. Age:
Not above 28 years. Application fee: Rs. 100/- The filled in application
form is to be submitted in a sealed cover superscribed with “Post applied
for & Campus” with Advertisement no. etc to The Registrar, Assam
University, Raja Rammohan Roy Administrative Building, Silchar–788 011.
Last date 13th September. More at http://www.eyeway.org/?q=jobs or
employment news of 2nd September page no. 20

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1. News-
Making a difference in the lives of students.
Ludhiana, September 5
While teaching the visually impaired children for the last 17 years at the
Vocational Rehabilitation and Training Centre (VRTC), Hambran Road, Maya
(50) makes sure her lessons are interesting and replete with anecdotes and
stories.

Despite being devoid of sense of sight, she goes out of her way to inspire
the children she teaches.
“I faced many odds in my childhood, as I wanted to become educated. My
parents were not educated and nobody in the village in Narnaul in Haryana
would cooperate. But I completed my schooling because of my uncle’s
efforts. He used to take me to school, holding my hand and bring me back,”
she said. Despite such ordeal, she was determined to study and completed
her graduation. After that, she started teaching as a special teacher in
Rewari village, where she taught for nine years before moving to Ludhiana
to teach at the VRTC. She now teaches children from Kindergarten to Class
IV. She says she knows everything about her students. “Good teaching begins
with knowing your pupil well. I make up for not being able to see by
touching students and feeling their expressions,” she says. She ensures
that students share everything, even problems, with her.
“I also tell their parents to treat them as normal kids and allow them to
do everyday chores at home. I especially tell them to learn to dress up
well and keep themselves neat and clean,” she said.
Harjiv Kumar, another teacher at the school, says he makes children feel
different things to improve their ‘touching’ power so that they can
understand different surfaces more effectively. A music teacher, he also
goes out of the way in teaching students how to read and write Braille
script.
“It is important for children to become self-sufficient and lead a life of
respect,” he says. Source:
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/ludhiana/making-a-difference-in-the-lives-of-students/462800.html

2. Job-
One post for Low Vision as Professional Assistant in Ramanujan College,

(University of Delhi). Qualifications: M. Lib. Sc/ M.L.I.Sc. Or Equivalent
with 50% marks. Or Master’s Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce or any other
discipline with 50% and B.Lib. Sc./B.L.I.Sc with 50% marks. (b) Computer
Science paper at Graduate/PG level or Six months Computer Science course
from a recognized institution. Admits Cards will not be sent by Post. Every
eligible candidate may download his/her admit card having roll no. of
candidate for appearing in the written examination from the college
website (www.rcdu.in). The eligible and interested persons are required to
apply on-line on the college website; www.rcdu.in. After submission of
on-line form, , candidates need to print the hard copy of online form and
paste the recent passport size photograph on this form, sign it and send it
to following address latest by 25.09.2017 till 5.00 p.m.
The Principal, Ramanujan College, (University of Delhi), Kalkaji, New Delhi
– 110019
The PwD candidate can fill the form offline also which is also available on
the college website.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9lIp5w-mKLfNHV4dnJ2cmxEVEM3TUhwdnJlME9.
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9lIp5w-mKLfNHV4dnJ2cmxEVEM3TUhwdnJlME9mY3dYZ0pj/view>
For any query please mail us r...@ramanujan.du.ac.in. Last date 22nd

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Scholarship-

2500 Scholarships for Students with Disabilities.
National Handicapped Finance & Development Corporation (NHFDC) for and
behalf of Dept. of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan),
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, invites
applications from Students with Disabilities for award of Scholarships
under the Scholarship Scheme (Trust Fund):-
Under this scheme, 2500 Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students
with disabilities for Degree and Post Graduate level professional and
technical courses from recognized instituions in India.
30% scholarships will be reserved for girls, which will be transferable to
male students in case of non-availability of female candidates.
Scholarships wll be awarded on quarterly basis for the applications
received in preceding quarter. Under this scheme, an advance copy of
application should also be submitted online (www.nhfdc.nic.in) by the
candidate.
Reimbursemnt of Non-refundable fees restricted to the limit of fee of
similar courses in Government/Government-aided institutions. Maintenance
allowance will be paid to the students for 10 months @ Rs. 2500/- per month
for Professional Graduate Courses and Rs. 3000/- per month for Professional
Post-Graduate Courses in one academic year.
Books/Stationary allowance will be paid to students pursuing Professional
Graduate Courses @ Rs. 6000/- per annuam and Rs.10,000/- per annum for
pursuing Professional Post Graduate Courses.
Monthly income of the beneficiary/parent or guardian should not be more
than Rs. 25,000/- (Rs. 3.00 Lakh p.a.) from all sources.
Family income includes income of parent/guardian.
A Scholarship holder under this scheme will not avail any
other scholarhsip/stipend for pursuing the course
The applicant has to apply online (www.nhfdc.nic.in) and printed copy of
the online filled application duly recommended by the Head of the
Institution, where they are studying should reach to:
National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC), Unit No.
11 & 12, Ground Floor, DLF Prime Tower, Okhla Phase-1, New Delhi-110020. It
is to be noted that without a hard copy of application, a candidate's
application, a candidate's application in soft copy will not be
entertained. Applicants may apply any time in each adcademic year from 1st
July to 30th June for scholarship under this scheme.

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Job-

One post as Assistant Professor (Law) and one post as Professor (South &
Central Asian Studies (Including Historical Studies) for Visually Impaired
in Central University of Punjab (CUP), Bathinda. Qualification: 1. The
qualification required for teaching posts will be as per “UGC (Minimum
Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in
Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in
Higher Education) Regulations, 2010 and subsequent amendments. 2. In
addition to above, both Ph.D. and NET are mandatorily required, to be
eligible for the regular posts of Assistant Professor. Separate
application should be filled online website: http://cup.edu.in for each
post applied for. Last date: 5th October. In case of any
clarifications/problem please contact:- Mr. Amandeep Mann System Analyst
0164-2864200 / mann...@gmail.com. For General queries: Mr. Rohit Rastogi
UDC 0164-2864116/recruitm...@gmail.com. Applicants are required to
send the duly signed printout of the online application form along with all
the Qualification/Experience/ Caste certificate/ proof of claim/NOC at
the following address:
Deputy Registrar (Establishment)
Central University of Punjab, City Campus, Mansa Road, Bathinda-151 001,
India
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Students for RTI applications in Braille
Bhanu P Lohumi
GOING by the dictum ‘Impairments don’t make people disable, but the lack of
information does’, differently abled students of Himachal Pradesh
University were imparted training in a workshop on the Right to Information
(RTI) for the first time. Stress was laid on changing the rules to accept
RTI applications in Braille and supply information to the visually impaired
persons in Braille and CD format. As many as 35 students participated in
the workshop, which was jointly organised by the Disabled Students’
Association (DSA) and Umang Foundation. It aimed at enabling these students
use the RTI as a tool to solve their problems such as reservation in
admission and hostels, accessibility, basic amenities, scholarship and
non-implementation of disability laws.
More wait for new VC
Instead of short listing the eligible candidates, the screening committee
decided to give advertisement for inviting applications to the post of Vice
Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh University, further delaying the process.
Sources in the university said the number of application had crossed 25,
with a number of junior professors applying for the post. Some junior
professors having political influence are banking on their political
bosses, while several senior ones, including some from outside the state,
are also in the race. The search committee had two meetings so far, but
nothing much has been done for clearing the appointment of the VC and it
appears that it may remain hanging till the Assembly elections. Source:
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/students-for-rti-applications-in-braille/468549.html

2. Job-
One post as Junior Hindi Translator and one post as Hindi Typist for Low
Vision in Govt. of India, Ministry of Defence, Office of the Principal
Director, Lucknow. Qualification: (i) Junior Hindi Translator: Master's
degree of a recognized Univ. in Hindi/English as a compulsory/ elective
subject or as medium of examination at degree level. Or Master's degree of
a recognized Univ. in any subject other than Hindi/English with Hindi and
English as compulsory/elective subject or either as a compulsory/
elective subject at degree level. Age: 18-30 years (ii) Hindi Typist :
(i) Matriculation or equivalent examination of recognized Univ./Board.
(ii)Speed of not less than 25 words per minute in Typewriting in Hindi
provided:- (a) That a person not possessing the said qualification
in typewriting may be appointed subject to the condition that he will not
be eligible for drawing increment in the pay scale or for quasi-permanency
or for confirmation in the grade till he acquires the prescribed speed in
typewriting in Hindi and (b) That a physically handicapped person who is
otherwise suitable to hold a clerical post but does not possess the
said qualification in typewriting may be appointed subject to he condition
that a civil surgeon or equivalent certifies that the said handicapped
person is not in a fit condition to be able to type. Age: 18-27 years.
Last date 15th October . The application should be in the prescribed
proforma given below and sent by "ordinary post" in an envelope
superscribed as "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF .............................
and should be addressed to the Principal Director, Defence Estates, Central
Command, 17 Cariappa Road, Lucknow Cantt. -226002 (U.P). More at
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Disabling the differently abled.
In July, the goods and services tax (GST) was rolled out to a mixed
reception. Its objective is to prevent cascading of taxes and avoid
built-in taxes — for example, excise duty at the factory gate, duty on
equipment used by telecom companies, etc — thereby lowering retail prices
and increasing tax revenue by more voluntary compliance.
If it proves effective, there is an anticipated increase in GDP by 2%. But
the implementation of GST has not gone down well with everyone as the
initial impact on the market has been an increase in the prices of goods
and services. It is also because taxes have become more visible, as
compared to earlier when they were hidden and built into the price itself.
What was visible earlier was a value-added tax (VAT) imposed by states at
the retail level or the service tax imposed by the Centre. The new 5%, 12%,
18% and 28% tax based on categories divided into essentials, necessities
and luxuries has also left the public confused. But if anyone has been
particularly hurt by GST, the differently-abled are facing a double blow.
With 5% GST being imposed on disability equipment, the message sent out is
not one of inclusion. Unfortunately, this notion of economic ‘demands and
costs’ associated with disability is rooted in the misconceived perception
that the disabled cannot contribute economically and socially. Source:
https://blogs.economictimes.indiatimes.com/et-commentary/disabling-the-differently-abled/

2. Job-

One post for Visually Impaired as Chartered Accountants in Bank of
Maharashtra, Pune. Qualification: Graduation from recognised university
with professional qualification of CA from the recognized institute/board.
Age Limit: 21-35 years. Application fee: 100/-. Apply online through the
Bank’s website www.bankofmaharashtra.in. Print copy of on line application
with attested copies of certificates in support of age, qualifications &
experience etc. should be submitted to The Asstt. General Manager (IR &HRD)
Bank of Maharashtra ‘Lokmangal” 1501, Shivaji Nagar Pune-411005. Last date 7
th October. More at http://www.eyeway.org/?q=jobs or employment news of 16
th September page no. 12

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