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Please, follow below the Daily Eyeway Alerts: -I. News: 1. On winning rhythm, tabla boys conquer foreign shores. GURGAON: There are six schools of tabla and maybe it's time to add a seventh. For, yet again, the students of 'Brahmanaad' (Gurgaon's very own tabla school) have excelled on foreign shores. Prashant Kapoor, a visually-impaired tabla player, led the way with gold in the open category, in the 6th Global Cultural Olympiad of Performing Arts (COPA), which was held at the BCA Theatre in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from December 20 to 24. Prashant was one of 10 boys and girls from Brahmanaad who came back with medals. To top it all, their guru, Sarthak Kumar, 36, was honoured for his wonderful contribution to the multi-rhythmed universe of the tabla. Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/On-winning-rhythm-tabla-boys-conquer-foreign-shores/articleshow/56191986.cms. More at http://www.eyeway.org/?q=winning-rhythm-tabla-boys-conquer-foreign-shores 2. Excluded from financial inclusion. Despite the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) repeatedly issuing circulars to all scheduled commercial banks across the country to provide banking facilities to customers with disabilities at a par with non-disabled people, the majority of disabled people continue to be inconvenienced by the banks. The situation is especially grim in rural areas and post the demonetisation announcement. The hurdles for disabled people to access banking services are plenty. Many disabled people, especially in rural India, find it difficult to sign bank documents, and are denied ATM cards, cheque books and Internet banking. The majority of commercial banks have archaic rules in their statute books which debar people with disabilities from opening independent accounts. Persons with disabilities are compelled to produce witnesses every time they visit banks to make online transactions through real-time gross settlement and national electronic funds transfer. Avinash Shahi is a doctoral candidate at the Centre for the Study of Law and Governance, JNU. Source: http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/Excluded-from-financial-inclusion/article16950468.ece. More at http://www.eyeway.org/?q=excluded-financial-inclusion 3. School for visually impaired to start functioning in March in Srinagar Srinagar, Jan 2 (UNI) A co-educational residential school for visually impaired children will start functional in the summer capital, Srinagar, from March 2017. An official spokesperson here today said that Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today convened a meeting to review the progress with regard to the establishment of the school at Parimpora in the city. During the meeting, the Div Com said the Government had selected rented accommodation comprising 35 rooms at Parimpora for a school for visually impaired children Source: http://www.uniindia.com/school-for-visually-impaired-to-start-functioning-in-march-in-srinagar/states/news/737443.html Kerala Federation of the Blind turns 50, Minister to launch financial assistance scheme for self-employment projects As the Kerala Federation of the Blind (KFB) enters its 50th year, its members acknowledge that the plight of the visually impaired population in the State has improved immensely over the last few decades, although there is still a long way towards becoming a visually impaired-friendly society. In 1967, when the federation was founded, the visually impaired were a neglected and stigmatised section of society, says Habeeb C., vice president, KFB. Employment opportunities were rare and education was restricted, with special schools only having classes up to Class 7. Further, there were no organised efforts to address their issues. A sea change has come about since then, says Mr. Habeeb. Source: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/The-visually-impaired-see-better-times-of-late/article16979418.ece. More at http://www.eyeway.org/?q=visually-impaired-see-better-times-late TBI Blogs: Here’s How Hospitals Are Trying to Improve Accessibility for Visually Impaired Patients. India is taking great strides to provide accessibility to the disabled in the country. However, the medical centre unfortunately seems to have a lot of ground to cover. Anoushka Mathews takes a look at what steps hospitals can take to ensure that their services and facilities are offered to all on an equal footing. Most government hospitals in Delhi, despite being spaces for diagnosis and recovery, are teeming with lines, unending paper work, and tired patients. The wait is long for those who do not have an uncle or cousin working at the hospital. However, for those who are visually impaired, even basic access to hospital services and facilities is possible only through dependence or great strife. Imagine being visually impaired and visiting the hospital alone. The obstacle course begins even before entering the hospital. The only way to locate the main gate is to rely on a helpful passerby. On arriving at the main entrance, again, the only way to proceed further is to depend on directions from a guard or a fellow patient. Many are not trained to provide such assistance, and may provide instructions that might not make much sense to a person who is blind or visually impaired. Source: http://www.thebetterindia.com/79854/accessible-india-campaign-aim-accessibility-all/. More at http://www.eyeway.org/?q=tbi-blogs-here%E2%80%99s-how-hospitals-are-trying-improve-accessibility-visually-impaired-patients 4. World Braille Day: Who invented the reading and writing system and why? Around 285 million people are estimated to be visually impaired worldwide, with 39 million blind and millions more with low vision, as well as two million people living with sight loss in the UK alone. According to National Braille Week, around 150 million people use braille – a code system of raised dots – as a form of literacy, as it allows users to spell, use punctuation and format text on a page. The inventor of braille, Louis Braille, was born on 4 January 1809 in the town of Coupvray in northern France. Braille's father worked as the village saddler and he spent his early years playing in the workshop. When he was three, he was struck in the eye in an accident and despite receiving medical treatment, the wound became infected, spreading to the other eye. By the time he was five, he was blind in both eyes – but the tragic accident would lead to the birth of braille. Source: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/world-braille-day-who-invented-reading-writing-system-why-1599139. More at http://www.eyeway.org/?q=world-braille-day-who-invented-reading-and-writing-system-and-why II. . Jobs: 1. Two posts for Visually Impaired as Assistant Professor, Botany in Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttarakhand. Qualification: Good academic record as defined by the concerned 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. Last date 15th January. Application fee Rs. 300/-. More at http://www.eyeway.org/?q=jobs or employment news of 24th December page no. 11 2. Required Law Officer, Senior Hindi Translator and Assistant in Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi. Low Vision can apply. Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in relevant subjects. Age Limit: (i) Law Officer: 40 years, (ii) Senior Hindi Translator and Assistant: 30 years. Place of Posting : Anywhere in India. Prescribed application form along with recent passport size photographs, should reach The Senior Administrative Officer (Recruitment), Central Pollution Control Board, "Parivesh Bhawan", East Arjun Nagar, Shahdara, Delhi-110032. The name of the post must be superscribed on the envelope. For applying more than one post, apply in a separate form. Advertisement & prescribed application form can be downloaded from our websitewww.cpcb.nic.in. Last date: 22nd January More at http://www.eyeway.org/?q=jobs 3. Three posts for Low Vision as Chargeman (Engineering and Weapon) in Indian Navy, Mumbai. Qualification: (i) Degree in Science with Physics or Chemistry or Mathematics from a recognised University. OR (ii) A Diploma in Engineering in the appropriate discipline from a recognised University or Board. Age Limit: 18-25 years. Duration of the written test may be of one day. Candidates will have to make their own arrangement for lodging / boarding during the test. Apply online through website: www.jobsuchi.com. Last date: 13th January. More at http://www.eyeway.org/?q=jobs or employment news of 24th December page no. 23 4. Required Multi Tasking in different States and Union Territories. Exam by Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Visually Impaired can apply. Age Limit: 18-25 years. The Commission proposes to hold a Common Examination for all applicants for posts in different States / UTs on 16.04.2017, 30.04.2017 and 07.05.2017. Qualification: Must have passed Matriculation Examination OR equivalent from a recognized Board. Apply online through http://ssconline.nic.in. Last date 30th January. More at http://www.eyeway.org/?q=jobs III. . Training: Youth4jobs in Hyderabad is conducting training for visually impaired people along with English and employability skills, the following topics are included in the course. Basic computer training, Training on android applications, Net banking, Booking railway tickets using IRCTC websight with railway ID card. Preparing students for competitive exams and providing materials for competitive exams. Mobility training and much more. Duration of the Course : 3 Months. Eligibility Criteria : Minumum SSC Pass Age : 18 to 35 years. Fee: "Complete Free" Accommodation facility? " No Accommodation But Afternoon Lunch will be Provided" The course is meant for Both Boys and Girls. Location of the course? Address: Beside Azeez Function Hall, Opp SBI Bank, Bazarghat, Income Tax Building Lane, Masab Tank, Hyderabad. Contact details : Mr. Sreedhar Regional Manager, 9666044880, Email ID: sreed...@youth4jobs.org Ramesh computer trainer mobile No. 9581223983 Shivasuresh mobile No. 9550437181 Email: sivasureshka...@gmail.com. More at http://www.eyeway.org/?q=computer-training-2 IV. Circular: Special casual leave for visually impaired govt employees. Link: http://www.eyeway.org/sites/default/files/Special%20casual%20leave%20041216.pdf 3. Scholarships 500 SCHOLARSHIPS WORTH `48,000/- PER ANNUM EACH ONGC OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO MERITORIOUS SC/ST STUDENTS PURSUING PROFESSIONAL COURSES IN ENGINEERING, MEDICAL STREAM AND MASTERS DEGREE COURSE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS. 50 % SCHOLARSHIPS ARE RESERVED FOR GIRL STUDENTS. Candidate should be a student of 1st year of Graduate Engineering or MBBS courses or 1st year of Masters degree in Geology/Geophysics or MBA. The scholarship shall be admissible only for pursuing full time regular courses by AICTE/ MCI/UGC/Association of Indian Universities/State Education Boards/State Government/Central Government. The final list of the scholarship beneficiaries shall be posted on website www.ongcindia.com by the last week of March 2017. The candidate fulfilling the above criteria may submit their application in the prescribed ‘Application format’ which can be downloaded from ONGC’s website www.ongcindia.com. Last date 24th January. More at http://www.eyeway.org/?q=500-scholarships-worth-48000-annum-each Scholarship for Girls under PRAGATI Scheme and Scholarship for Differently Abled Students under SAKSHAM Scheme Implemented by All India Council For Technical Education, New Delhi. The last date for online applications is (Date 10.01.2017) up to 5:00 P.M. Apply online on website: http://www.aicte-india.org/pragathiSaksham_2016-17.php. More at http://www.eyeway.org/?q=notification-regarding-pragati-girls-and-saksham-differently-abled-scholarship-schemes-academic-year V. Judgement: AICB has won as many as three important judicial activism cases involving a number of issues in addition to case of Mr. Jamalludin Vs. Govt. of Rajasthan. Mr. Pratik Nikam approached AICB to carry forward his case against Employees Provident Fund Commission for not providing reservation to the blind and the low vision on the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner. Source: http://www.ccdisabilities.nic.in/content/en/docs/4904-1011-2015.pdf. More at http://www.eyeway.org/?q=ccpd-recruitment-assistant-provident-fund-commissioner The Life Insurance Corporation of India was discriminating against the blind in providing reservation to the blind on the post of Assistant Administrative Officer. In a recent judgment, The High Court upheld our contention and directed that the post of Assistant Administrative Officer be open to reservation in LIC (which by implication also means in other insurance companies) in future recruitments. LIC Judgement and more details: http://www.eyeway.org/?q=lic-judgement-high-court Allahabad University (a Central University) had advertised 293 vacancies on various teaching posts but had not reserved any for persons with disabilities. AICB file a case in the Court of the CCPD. CCPD and more details http://www.eyeway.org/?q=allahabad-university-ccpd -- With warm regards, Helpdesk Team! Toll free: 1800 300 20469 Working days: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Helpdesk: e...@eyeway.org Website: www.eyeway.org Office Phone: 011-26472582 You can stay connected with us on What'sApp: Eyeway-9968329329 Facebook: facebook/projecteyeway Twitter: @friendsofeyeway Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/eyewayindia “Courage doesn’t always roar. 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