Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2011 12:27:15 +0530
Subject: March 2011 - CBR Forum - E- News Bulletin
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CBR Forum E-News Bulletin
– A Compilation of News, Information and Updates
March 2011 - CBR Forum - E- News Bulletin
First issue: Oct 2007, Current Issue No. #43
Networking, Advocacy and Lobbying – in promoting the rights of persons with
disabilities and enhance the potential to exercise these rights.
Compiled by:
B. Mary and C. Mahesh, [email protected]
A: INDIA
Obituary: Shri. D.M. Naidu,
It was a great sense of loss when we lost our dear friend Shri. D.M. Naidu on
15th March 2011. Shri. D.M. Naidu, was an integral part of the disability
movement, was more than just a wonderful person and his passing will not only
leave a void in our lives, but in the hearts of all those who knew him. Men
will come and men will go but he will be remembered forever for his concern for
others and philosophical approach to life. Your message of condolences can be
emailed to [email protected] so that his family can view them.
A1: New Bill on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 2011
‘Reform legal rights of disabled people’
Activists and doctors are up in arms against two ministries taking completely
opposite points of view on the legal rights of people with disabilities and
mental illnesses.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/Reform-legal-rights-of-disabled-people/Article1-676944.aspx#
Draft leaves many questions unanswered
Doubts over what the government, the legislature and the new disability law
drafting committee are doing about discrimination we hear from various quarters
are raised every now and then. Are people with mental illness not disabled
people?
http://expressbuzz.com/opinion/op-ed/draft-leaves-many-questions-unanswered/254835.html
A2: Passive mercy - Euthanasia with limits
Passive mercy - Euthanasia with limits
New Delhi, March 7: The Supreme Court has permitted passive euthanasia for
patients in a permanently vegetative state on a case-by-case basis under
judicial supervision but rejected a petition for active mercy-killing.
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110308/jsp/frontpage/story_13683342.jsp
Of mercy and ending life – The Hindu, Wednesday, Mar 09, 2011. Editorials
Of mercy and ending life - Justices Markandy katju and Gyan Sudha Misra
observed in the Aruna Shanbaug case that while it could have been summarily
dismissed they decided to go deeper into the merits of the case.
http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/09/stories/2011030965611600.htm
For SC, hard choices over Aruna's 'dignified' death
The controversy over the ethical and legal issues surrounding euthanasia for
the terminally ill was thrown into stark relief on Wednesday when the Supreme
Court was moved to watch the pain and agony of Aruna Ramchandra Shanbaug whose
friend’s plea for her mercy killing was objected to by the government.
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/142407/for-sc-hard-choices-over.html
“This is the best Women's Day gift that the Supreme Court has given us”
We serve her with our heart:Nursing staff of the KEM hospital in Mumbai
celebrate after the Supreme Court rejected the plea for euthanasia for Aruna
Shanbaug on Monday.
http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/08/stories/2011030856661600.htm
Karibasamma sees hope in Supreme Court verdict on Euthanasia
The first euthanasia petitioner in Karnataka, Karibasamma, 70, sees hope in
Monday’s verdict of the Supreme Court, allowing what has come to be termed
‘passive euthanasia,’ the withdrawal of life support to patients in a
permanently vegetative state (PVS).
http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_karibasamma-sees-hope-in-supreme-court-verdict-on-euthanasia_1517061-all
Bihar couple pleaded mercy killing for 2 disabled sons
No parent would like to see their children killed, even if disabled, but
watching the nightmarish existence of their physically challenged sons has
prompted a couple from Bihar to seek euthanasia from them.
http://www.themedguru.com/20110309/newsfeature/bihar-couple-plead-mercy-killing-2-disabled-sons-86143964.html
A3: Verdit
Electroshocks for mentally ill patients to be banned
The pre-Independence direct electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) — generally known
as electroshock — used to treat mentally ill patients, may soon be banned in
India…
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Electroshocks-for-mentally-ill-patients-to-be-banned/766051/
'Can't sack disabled jawans who are fit'
In a landmark ruling that would benefit lakhs of defense personnel who are
disabled after suffering injuries while on duty and are mercilessly dismissed
from service, the Delhi high court on Wednesday said…
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:eVag9xj04B4J:www.hindustantimes.com/Can-t-sack-disabled-jawans-who-are-fit/Article1-674267.aspx+can't+sack+jawans+who+are+fit&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=in&source=www.google.co.in
HC asks architects body to conduct survey
Nagpur: In a ray of hope for the disabled and senior citizens, the
Nagpur bench of the Bombay high court has asked the Indian Institute of
Architects (IIA) to conduct a survey of all the government/semi-government
buildings in the city on facilities being offered…
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/HC-asks-architects-body-to-conduct-survey/articleshow/7758162.cms
33 yrs after Australian was disabled in pool mishap, hotel to pay Rs. 4.9 cr
She was a swimming champion and a member of the Queensland water polo team. It
was a family holiday in one of Delhi’s five-star hotels, and
Susan Leigh Beer was accompanying her father, a diver and former backstroke
champion. Then, one hot day of May 1978, the 17-year-old decided to take a dip
in the hotel swimming pool. And everything changed…
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/33-yrs-after-australian-was-disabled-in-pool-mishap-hotel-to-pay-rs-4.9-cr/757590/
Deaf seek level field on disability
NEW DELHI: The hearing impaired on Friday moved the Supreme Court seeking
parity with the blind and other physically challenged people in government
service in promotions and allowance entitlements.
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-19/india/29145914_1_disabled-people-visible-disabilities-people-in-government-jobs
All hosps in state to test babies for disabilities?
MUMBAI: Every baby born in a hospital across the state will be tested for
disabilities if the state government and the Bombay high court have their way…
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-19/mumbai/29145827_1_disability-certificates-disabled-child-newborn-babies
A4: Livelihood
No promotions to ZP staffers
YAVATMAL: Taluka president of Maharashtra State Disabled Employees
Federation Mahesh Dattani on Thursday alleged that Yavatmal zilla
parishad had not granted time-bound promotions to its employees for the last
one year despite a state government resolution dated April 1,
2010 being issued to this effect
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/No-promotions-to-ZP-staffers/articleshow/7731327.cms
Year after retirement, visually impaired professor yet to get pension
Shyam Saynekar, a visually impaired professor, retired after 32 years of
service from KV Pendharkar College, Dombivli, in April last year.
But, he claims, he is yet to receive his pension and gratuity…
http://www.hindustantimes.com/Year-after-retirement-visually-impaired-professor-yet-to-get-pension/Article1-672800.aspx#
Induction of Visually Impaired into IAS
http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/msg46362.html
A5: Social Security
Bihar govt relaxes pension disability norm
Patna, Mar 24 (PTI) Bihar government today said it had relaxed the
parameters set by the Centre and decided to make available Rs 200 per
month as pension to those even with 40 per cent disabilities.
http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/bihar-govt-relaxes-pension-disability-norm/621724.html
Disabled athletes seek govt. incentives
IMPHAL: A group differently-abled sportspersons, who won laurels in the 3rd
National Paralympic Archery Championship that concluded recently, have appealed
to the government for incentives to disabled people excelling in sports.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Disabled-athletes-seek-govt-incentives/articleshow/7704160.cms
Model code has crippled us further, say disabled
CHENNAI: With the model code of conduct being enforced, complaints have been
made by several differently abled people in the state that the government has
stopped issuing ID cards, crutches and other aids needed by them.
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-13/chennai/28685552_1_id-cards-model-code-new-cards
A6: Life
Four held for rape of inmates at orphanage
Mumbai, March 5, (PTI):
Four persons, including founder director of a private-run orphanage, have been
arrested in connection with the rape of five mentally challenged female
inmates, three of them minors, police said on Saturday.
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/143486/four-held-rape-inmates-orphanage.html
Banks disable the visually impaired
BANGALORE: If you're visually challenged, you can certainly play the piano, but
you can't get money out of most ATM machines in hi-tech Bangalore…
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Banks-disable-the-visually-impaired/articleshow/7745596.cms
Bright future ahead for the visually impaired
PANAJI: The visually-impaired people in the state now stand to benefit
from a new government scheme that will provide financial assistance to
NGOs to set up fully functional Braille libraries in the state.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Bright-future-ahead-for-the-visually-impaired/articleshow/7783529.cms
VICTIM OR OFFENDER?
The Supreme Court recommended recently that attempted suicide should no longer
be treated as a criminal offence. Hemchhaya De examines whether the law should
be repealed.
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110316/jsp/opinion/story_13721478.jsp
SECTIONED OFF
Logic is useful in cleaning up messes. Few people would disagree that turning a
person trying to commit suicide into a criminal is one of the messiest — and
harshest — laws that can be imagined. But Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code
does exactly that, with imprisonment as one of the penalties for those who fail
to die.
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110318/jsp/opinion/story_13728589.jsp
National Rural Health Mission is flop: PAC
Centres set up under the government’s flagship National Rural Health Mission
(NRHM) are being used for everything but to provide health.
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_national-rural-health-mission-is-flop-pac_1523949
IANS Government relooks at insurance premium of disabled staff
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) the central government Wednesday told the
Delhi High Court that life insurance policy premiums from its disabled
employees will be charged after assessing their health profile.
http://www.sify.com/finance/government-relooks-at-insurance-premium-of-disabled-staff-news-default-ldqvEqbcfib.html
Disability keeps boy away from his family
A 20-year-old has been separated from his family for over a month now.
He can neither tell his name nor his address. He had been silent ever
since he was brought to the Bhabha Hospital on February 12 by the
Bandra railway police.
http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_disability-keeps-boy-away-from-his-family_1523928
He danced his way to recognition
CHANDIGARH: Despite 70% disability in his left leg due to polio, Harinder Pal
Singh of Chandigarh had the grit to form the first bhangra group of India with
physically challenged persons as members…
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/He-danced-his-way-to-recognition/articleshow/7714594.cms
Visually impaired participate as navigators in a Delhi car rally
Facing the odd challenges in their lives, the visually impaired persons turned
up as navigators in a car rally organized here on Sunday.
http://www.sify.com/news/visually-impaired-participate-as-navigators-in-a-delhi-car-rally-news-national-ldnuufbddbf.html
Kilikili: Creating all inclusive playspaces for children in Bangalore
Kilikili is a registered Trust in Bangalore started by parents of children with
special needs. It is completely volunteers driven and aims to create inclusive
playspaces that will be accessible to all children.
http://www.mybangalore.com/article/0311/kilikili-creating-all-inclusive-playspaces-for-children-in-bangalore.html
Enabling the disabled
The Centre of attraction in a noisy lobby of Hotel Geeth in the city is a
vivacious woman deep in conversation with 10 people at the same time…
http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article1543030.ece
Pet dogs can transform lives of the disabled
There is a growing awareness that dogs can play a key role in ending tantrums
in children, reports the Telegraph…
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/pets/Pet-dogs-can-transform-lives-of-the-disabled/articleshow/6969773.cms
IGNOU launches disability course for teachers
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) the Indira Gandhi National Open University
(IGNOU) is planning to launch a short-term course to train teachers across the
country in disability issues, an official said Thursday.
http://www.sify.com/news/ignou-launches-disability-course-for-teachers-news-national-ldrtaihgcch.html
A7: State Level Consultations on Working Draft of the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities Bill 2011
Disabilities Act draft discussed
PATNA: A two-day state consultation on working draft of Rights of
Persons with Disabilities Act, 2011, for Bihar were inaugurated on the premises
of J M Institute of Speech and Hearing.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Disabilities-Act-draft-discussed/articleshow/7693806.cms
Consultation delayed after activists protest
CHENNAI: The State-level consultation on the working draft of the new
Disabilities Act 2011 began in Chennai on Wednesday, amidst slogan shouting by
activists from various disability rights associations. Their protest over not
being invited delayed the event by over two hours.
http://expressbuzz.com/cities/chennai/consultation-delayed-after-activists-protest/254883.html
PRESSING THEIR DEMANDS: The protest held on CLRI premises in Chennai on
Wednesday.
CHENNAI: A group of persons with disability staged a demonstration here on
Wednesday demanding a comprehensive law which recognizes all rights of persons
with disabilities.
http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/10/stories/2011031060360400.htm
Kannada version of draft disability law soon
Following the Centre’s decision to extend the deadline to hold state-level
consultation on the draft disability law, efforts are on in full swing in the
State to get the draft translated to Kannada and make it available to persons
with disability and organizations representing them.
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/139899/kannada-version-draft-disability-law.html
Disability Act
IMPHAL, Mar 9: A two-day long State level consultation on the working draft of
the new law on Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2011has begun from
today at State Guest House, Sanjenthong…
http://manipuronline.com/headlines/brief-news-march-10-2011/2011/03/10
B: INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Inclusive Humanitarian Responses: People with Disabilities Following Natural
Disasters
The earthquake and Tsunami which recently struck Japan carry a stark reminder
of how natural disasters can bring widespread devastation and loss to a nation.
http://disabilitylawnews.blogspot.com/2011/03/inclusive-humanitarian-responses-people.html
To PDF or Not to PDF? Online Accessibility for People with Disabilities
The way information is presented online by governments and others can make it
difficult for those with disabilities, according to a new study by the
Australian Government.
http://www.probonoaustralia.com.au/news/2011/03/pdf-or-not-pdf-online-accessibility-people-disablities
Documentary on Kenyans with Intellectual Disabilities
According to a CNN documentary on the plight of Kenyans with intellectual and
mental disabilities entitled "Locked Up and Forgotten", three million mentally
disabled people live in Kenya's slums and villages; most are hidden away, often
chained up and abused…
To view the preview video, go to…
http://edition.cnn.com/video/?/video/international/2011/02/15/wus.locked.up.forgotten.cnn
China's disabled exploited as slaves
In an economy where manual labor is in demand, ruthless recruiters often prey
on the mentally disabled. One man, held at a brick kiln, is one of countless
slaves who endured torture and deplorable living conditions.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-china-brick-factory-20110226%2C0%2C3617177%2Cfull.story
PAKISTAN: Disabled - and at risk of being trafficked
KARACHI, 14 March 2011 (IRIN) - It is tough enough living with a disability in
the Pakistani city of Karachi, but being targeted by traffickers has added a
new challenge.
http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportID=92183
Bangladesh government announced tax incentive for private companies to hire
disabled people
Mar 22: To lure private entrepreneurs to hire more disabled person, Bangladesh
government on Sunday announced tax incentive.
http://www.disabilitynewsasia.com/home-mainmenu-1/699-bangladesh-government-announced-tax-incentive-for-private-companies-to-hire-disabled-people.html
In Kuwait, 28 local schools participating in disability inclusion program
KUWAIT, Mar 21: Twenty-eight state primary schools in Kuwait are currently
participating in a pilot program to encourage the 'inclusion' of children with
disabilities in the educational mainstream.
http://www.disabilitynewsasia.com/home-mainmenu-1/698-in-kuwait-28-local-schools-participating-in-disability-inclusion-program.html
World Bank approves $60 million for Nigeria's Partnership for Polio Eradication
project
WASHINGTON, Mar 18: The World Bank's Board approved today an additional credit
of $60 million for Nigeria's Partnership for Polio Eradication project.
http://www.disabilitynewsasia.com/home-mainmenu-1/697-world-bank-approves-60-million-for-nigerias-partnership-for-polio-eradication-project.html
Neuropsychologist proves that some blind people 'see' with their ears
Mar 16: Dr. Olivier Collignon of the University of Montreal's Saint-Justine
Hospital Research Centre compared the brain activity of people who can see and
people who were born blind, and discovered that the part of the brain that
normally works with our eyes to process vision and space perception can
actually rewire itself to process sound information instead.
http://www.disabilitynewsasia.com/home-mainmenu-1/695-neuropsychologist-proves-that-some-blind-people-see-with-their-ears.html
Public called upon to learn sign language in Ghana
ACCRA, Ghana, Mar 12: Mrs Lydia Asamoah, National Women's Secretary for Deaf
Women in Ghana, on March 11 called on Ghanaians to learn sign language to
enable deaf people to access information since they have a lot to contribute to
the development of the nation.
http://www.disabilitynewsasia.com/home-mainmenu-1/694-public-called-upon-to-learn-sign-language-in-ghana-.html
Even mild stress can lead to long-term disability
A new study has revealed that even relatively mild stress can lead to long-term
disability and an inability to work.
http://www.sify.com/news/even-mild-stress-can-lead-to-long-term-disability-news-international-ldykEhhbbib.html
Robert Softley in Girl X
Robert Softley is a 30 year old actor with cerebral palsy. He lives in
Edinburgh, is married to Nathan and is a director of 'Flip - disability
equality in the arts’. Flip supports arts organisations, such as the Edinburgh
International Festival, to embed disability equality into their working
practices.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/interviews/girl_x.shtml
CAN WE FIX IT?
Adrian Higginbotham flags up advancements in the accessibility of websites,
printed text and the built environment.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/features/fix_the_web.shtml
C: RESOURCES – Newsletter, Publication,Journal, Guideline,Website
C1: General
Listen to the Working draft of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill
2011
Mp3 version of Executive summary
http://rustytelephone.net/executive_summary.mp3
Mp3 version of Working draft
http://rustytelephone.net/working_draft.mp3
AbilityPath.org
AbilityPath.org is a unique online community for professionals and parents of
children with special needs that combine social networking features with expert
content from Ability Path’s team of educators, parents, therapists and medical
professionals.
http://abilitypath.org/
C2: Responding to HIV/AIDS and People with Disabilities
A Handbook on Best Practices Regarding HIV and AIDs for People with
Disabilities - VSO
http://www.vso.org.uk/Images/hiv-aids-and-disabilities-handbook_tcm79-25401.pdf
National Policy on HIV/AIDS and the World of Work – Govt. of India
National Policy on HIV/AIDS and the World of Work, Ministry of Labour and
Employment, Government of India
http://labour.nic.in/policy/NationalPolicy-on-Hiv-AIDS.pdf
A Practitioner’s Guide to Mainstreaming in Rural Development Projects - MISEREOR
http://www.misereor.org/fileadmin/redaktion/HIV-AIDS_Pracitioners%20Guide.pdf
HIV & AIDS Mainstreaming Guide - VSO
http://www.vso.org.uk/Images/hiv-and-aids-mainstreaming-guide_tcm79-23209.pdf
Publication on HIV/AIDS
"Violence against women living with HIV/AIDS: A background paper" written by
Fiona Hale and Marijo Vazquez with Alice Welbourn (Salamander Trust).
For more information go to:
http://www.dvcn.org/uploads/client_70/files/VAPositiveWBkgrdPaper2011.pdf
D: ANNOUNCEMENTS
Incentive scheme for employers
Employers, who have a social responsibility to provide employment opportunities
to persons with disability, now have an extra reason to do so.
http://www.epfindia.com/circulars/ERIncentive.pdf
TRANSED 2012: The 13th International Conference on Mobility and Transport for
Elderly and Disabled People*
TRB is cosponsoring the 13th International Conference on Mobility and Transport
for Elderly and Disabled People (TRANSED 2012) during September 17-21, 2012, in
New Delhi, India. The conference is designed to review advances in research…
http://www.trb.org/Calendar/Blurbs/TRANSED_2012_The_13th_International_Conference_on_163618.aspx
2nd ASIA-PACIFIC CBR CONGRESS – Manila, Philippines
November 29th - December 1st, 2011 - Manila, Philippines, for details email:
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