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CBR Forum E-News Bulletin – A Compilation of News, Information and Updates July 2011 - CBR Forum - E- News Bulletin First issue: Oct 2007, Current Issue No. #47 Networking, Advocacy and Lobbying – in promoting the rights of persons with disabilities and enhance the potential to exercise these rights. Compiled by: Mary Battihun and C. Mahesh advocacy.cbrfo...@gmail.com<mailto:advocacy.cbrfo...@gmail.com> A: INDIA A1: ACTS/ POLICY/ PROGRAMMES The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2011 Click on the following link to download the final draft of The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2011 (that is to replace the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995) submitted by the drafting committee to Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in Jun 2011. http://www.cbrforum.in/docs/Final%20Bill%20Jun2010.pdf Final draft of new disability law submitted New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The final draft of a new disability law has been submitted to Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Mukul Wasnik, a statement said Friday. http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newsid=248590&newstype=local Disability act draft backs right to retain fertility CHENNAI: The final draft of the new Disability Act, 2011, includes a first-of-its-kind proposal that upholds the right of the disabled to retain their fertility. Forced sterilization of disabled people, both physical and mental, will be a punishable offence with imprisonment up to 10 years and fine. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Disability-act-draft-backs-right-to-retain-fertility/articleshow/9192736.cms Proposed law gives disabled people right to fertility and prohibits forcible abortions Breaking free of the traditional practice of sterilizing people with mental illnesses, particularly women, a proposed law for disabled persons gives them the right to retain their fertility. http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2154019.ece New law seeks right based approach for disabled A new draft law for disabled suggests reservation for them in legislative bodies, up to seven percent reservation in government jobs and a right based approach for different groups but still falls short of expectations. http://www.hindustantimes.com/New-law-seeks-right-based-approach-for-disabled/Article1-720339.aspx HC for change in disability act Calcutta High Court on Monday passed an order directing the Centre to amend the Persons with Disability Act, 2005, so that dyslexics are officially recognized as “physically challenged persons”. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110719/jsp/calcutta/story_14255401.jsp No disability pension if you get injured during vacation: SC A member of the armed forces disabled by an accident during his or her vacation is not entitled to any disability pension as the disability did not occur during discharge of official duties, the Supreme Court has ruled. http://www.indianexpress.com/news/no-disability-pension-if-you-get-injured-during-vacation-sc/818031/ Orissa Government to launch special program for disabled Bhubaneswar: The Orissa government has decided to launch a special program for disabled. The name of the program will be the Bhimabhoi Disabled Capacity Building Scheme. http://orissadiary.com/CurrentNews.asp?id=27991 Handicap International Launched New Projects in Orissa on Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction Bhubaneswar, Wednesday, 29th June, 2011: ‘Persons with disabilities are more vulnerable to disaster impacts due to the physical conditions and social environment… http://news.fullorissa.com/handicap-international-launched-new-projects-in-orissa-on-disability-inclusive-disaster-risk-reduction/ More awareness on central schemes for elderly, disabled needed: Wasnik IMPHAL July 15: Union minister of social justice and empowerment Mukul Wasnik emphasized the need to create more awareness about the various central schemes related to drug abuse and rehabilitation, welfare for senior citizens and persons with disabilities being implemented in the state. http://kanglaonline.com/2011/07/more-awareness-on-central-schemes-for-elderly-disabled-needed-wasnik/ Workshop on disability held A workshop on disability by a group of eight NGOs working on the issues and challenges of the people with disability in the district was held here on Tuesday. http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-otherstates/article2086680.ece Initiatives towards Computerization of PDS Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has given top priority to Public Distribution System (PDS) reforms which include improvement of infrastructure for distribution and storage of PDS food grains. http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=73131 Kodagu gets Rs 102.37 lakh for SGSY scheme To provide employment to the BPL families and to improve the economic condition of the poor, a sum of Rs 102.37 lakh will be utilised in Kodagu district under Swarnajayanthi Grama Swarojgar Yojane (SGSY). http://www.deccanherald.com/content/81229/kodagu-gets-rs-10237-lakh.html Anganwari workers, helpers get peanuts Bihar, Nagaland, Arunachal pay them nothing; Meghalaya pays Rs 50 a month! New Delhi, July 24 Launched in 1975, the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) has covered 7.6 million expectant and nursing mothers and over 36 million children in less than six years. It would not have been possible without the services of anganwari workers and helpers, who… http://www.tribuneindia.com/2011/20110725/main7.htm 10 lakh BPL families to get houses Housing Minister V Somanna on Wednesday said that 10 lakh houses would be constructed for people below poverty line (BPL) in the State over the next two years. http://www.deccanherald.com/content/177870/10-lakh-bpl-families-get.html A2: EDUCATION Dyslexic Payel in court again, this time for admission The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday reserved the verdict in a plea filed by Payel Sarkar, a dyslexic student, who has been denied admission to a Central government-run hotel management institute. http://www.indianexpress.com/news/dyslexic-payel-in-court-again-this-time-for-admission/816671/ High Court questions Delhi government on education of disabled New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has questioned the Delhi government, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and a group of schools about a petition seeking facilities in private and aided schools for differently-abled students. http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/DEL-high-court-questions-delhi-government-on-education-of-disabled-2251569.html Visually impaired student makes it to IIM New Delhi: A 26-year-old 100 per cent visually impaired student from Kolkata has battled all odds to make it to the prestigious management school - IIM. http://ibnlive.in.com/news/visually-impaired-student-makes-it-to-iim/169987-3.html After losing his eyesight, IIM-C entrant aims high When he was 13, he fell off the terrace of his house and lost his sight. That could have been the end of the world for Suresh Reddy, a resident of Srikalahasti in Andhra Pradesh. But… read more. http://www.indianexpress.com/news/after-losing-his-eyesight-iimc-entrant-aims-high/820228/ A dream visualized, minus eyesight: Visually impaired Pune man clears CA exam Pune: Visual disability did not stop Bhushan Toshniwal from realising big dreams. The 24-year-old visually challenged youth from Chinchwad has cleared the chartered accountancy (CA) examination in his first attempt. http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/GUJ-AHD-a-dream-visualised-minus-eyesight-visually-impaired-pune-man-clears-ca-exam-2284179.html HPU to have center for disability studies SHIMLA: To foster a disabled friendly environment, a center for disability studies will soon be launched in the campus along with disabled friendly infrastructure at Himachal Pradesh University. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/HPU-to-have-centre-for-disability-studies/articleshow/9305411.cms Disabled DU students list out ‘handicaps’ in attending college As under-graduate admissions wind to a halt, the Delhi University opened its doors first to students admitted under the physically handicapped (PH) quota by conducting an orientation programme for students with disabilities. http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Disabled-DU-students-list-out--handicaps--in-attending-college/819797/ In India, KU will have cell to help students with disabilities Karnatak University (KU) will set up an independent cell for the welfare of students with disabilities on its campus within a month, said vice–chancellor H B Walikar here on Monday. http://mylivability.com/blog/2011/07/06/in-india-ku-will-have-cell-to-help-students-with-disabilities/ Consider admitting disabled student, university told CHENNAI: The Madras high court has directed the Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University to consider admitting a physically challenged candidate for its three-year BL degree course. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Consider-admitting-disabled-student-univ-told/articleshow/9218825.cms A3: HEALTH Understanding depression and Multiple Sclerosis HYDERABAD: With the availability of better diagnostic facilities in India, there has been a steady rise in the detection of cases of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). http://ibnlive.in.com/news/understanding-depression-and-multiple-sclerosis/167640-60-121.html A silent disability - Dr. Harshdeep Joshi writes on stress urinary incontinence Stress Urinary Incontinence is a disorder when a woman complains of sudden involuntary leakage of urine during any heavy physical activity like coughing, sneezing or laughing and finds herself in a socially embarrassing position. http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2011/Jul/18/a-silent-disability-9.asp Indians are a depressed lot: Report NEW DELHI: Indians are among the world's most depressed. According to a World Health Organization-sponsored study, while around 9% of people in India reported having an extended period of depression within their lifetime, nearly 36% suffered from what is called Major Depressive Episode (MDE). http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Indians-are-a-depressed-lot-Report/articleshow/9377254.cms Kalmadi suffering from dementia may affect CWG trial New Delhi: Suresh Kalmadi, former chairman of the Commonwealth Games Organizing Committee, who has been lodged in Tihar jail on charges of corruption, is suffering from dementia, a condition that leads to memory loss, which may have a bearing on his ongoing trial. http://in.news.yahoo.com/kalmadi-suffering-from-dementia--may-affect-cwg-trial.html Mental health leave recurs soon A new study has indicated that employees who take a mental health leave are more likely to experience a recurrence earlier than those who take a physical one. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/work/Mental-health-leave-recurs-soon/articleshow/9049954.cms A4: LIVELIHOOD/ EMPLOYMENT Namma Metro shuts doors on disabled seeking jobs Bangalore: Namma Metro has closed its doors on the physically challenged from its technical posts. http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/BAN-namma-metro-shuts-doors-on-disabled-seeking-jobs-2245104.html Disability panel decries State’s decision Commissioner for Persons with Disability K V Rajanna has decided to issue a stay order to prevent Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) from being exempted from mandatorily appointing persons with disabilities. http://www.deccanherald.com/content/176421/disability-panel-decries-states-decision.html Indian companies open its doors to disabled people – ILO order INDIAN companies have responded well to the International Labour organizations (ILO) call to incorporate disability into their business strategies. http://mylivability.com/blog/2011/07/23/indian-companies-opens-its-doors-to-disabled-people-ilo-order/ Job Fair for Disabled Becomes a Hit in Delhi It was a job fair with a difference. The fair was exclusively for differently-abled people who today turned up in large numbers to attend the event which saw the participation of the likes of IBM, Tech Mahindra and Infosys BPO. http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?728315 Visually challenged to get into IT soon Raja Mishra is happy to have his dream come true. The 25-year-old English literature graduate from Angul near Bhubaneswar wanted to learn hardware IT engineering and get a job in the IT industry. http://www.deccanherald.com/content/179055/visually-challenged-get-soon.html In India, computer training to Hearing-Impaired children for employment With a view to weaving hearing-impaired children into mainstream by making them self-reliant and providing employment, a computer training will be imparted to them. http://mylivability.com/blog/2011/07/01/in-india-computer-training-to-hearing-impaired-children-for-employment/ Punjab Disability Fund requests quota for the disabled LAHORE: The Punjab Disability Fund asked Punjab Chief Minister Shabaz Sharif to reserve a 15 percent quota in the Yellow Cab Scheme for disabled people. http://mylivability.com/blog/2011/07/15/punjab-disability-fund-requests-quota-for-disabled/ A5: ACCESS Railways to make disabled-friendly stations PATNA: The Railway Board on Monday reiterated the railways' commitment to convert railway stations falling under category A1, A and B into disabled friendly stations. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Railways-to-make-disabled-friendly-stations/articleshow/9277499.cms Indian Institute of Technology developing ‘Smart Cane’ for blind people The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Gandhinagar is in the process of developing a walking stick called ‘Smart Cane’ for blind people with the help of the Blind People’s Association (BPA). http://mylivability.com/blog/2011/07/14/indian-institute-of-technology-developing-%E2%80%98smart-cane%E2%80%99-for-blind-people/ Visually-impaired can now learn in regional languages Mohammed Azharuddin, 17, got a distinction in his Class 10 Senior Secondary School exams. A visually-impaired student from a Marathi-medium school, Azharuddin is hoping to better his score in college because his screen-reader can now read aloud his Marathi notes. http://www.hindustantimes.com/Visually-impaired-can-now-learn-in-regional-languages/Article1-722430.aspx Disabling the disabled by denying access Sample this: The bus stand has a ramp but has remained closed. The toilets meant for the physically challenged are in unhygienic condition and the wheelchairs have been locked in a store room. http://www.deccanherald.com/content/175834/disabling-disabled-denying-access.html Removing barriers Creating an enabling environment for people with disability should be among the foremost policy concerns for India, as it makes large investments in infrastructure. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment should… http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/article2151117.ece Friendly set-up for disabled mulled Nagaon, July 25: The administration of this central Assam district plans to turn Nagaon disabled friendly within a year. This would include making the setup of all the departments friendly for the differently-abled. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110726/jsp/northeast/story_14274251.jsp A6: DISCRIMINATION/ APATHY Why can't I be a doctor, asks this Tamil Nadu girl Chennai: Vanithi was born with no fingers on her left hand but that has never scuttled her quest for excellence. http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/why-cant-i-be-a-doctor-asks-this-tamil-nadu-girl-116266&cp 80% disability costs student place in BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad A physically disabled student from Patan was refused admission at BJ Medical College on the ground that he suffered from 80% disability and not 60% as claimed in the certificate issued to him by NL General Hospital, Patan. http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_80pct-disability-costs-student-place-in-bj-medical-college-in-ahmedabad_1565726 Irked dad flings disabled infant BANGALORE: A businessman, upset that his newborn was a girl and she had bilateral club feet, flung her to the ground to kill her in Karnataka's Bidadi. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/9366375.cms Uncounted casualty’s uncounted casualties A disability advocate reported in an international conference that before the series of tsunamis struck South and Southeast Asia in 2004, there were 500 wheelchair users in a coastal town in India. After nil… read more. http://opinion.inquirer.net/8019/uncounted-casualties For the disabled, proving their ability is more Sisyphean Even for the media which often look for the ‘human interest’ in a routine sports camp, the breaking down on Saturday of a successful hockey goalkeeper on his omission from what he thought was a certain national selection due to his poor eye sight came as a shocker. http://www.deccanherald.com/content/177369/for-disabled-proving-their-ability.html Of visually impaired customers If one is blind or low vision person, chances are that most banks will not open his independent bank account. http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2011/Jul/25/of-visually-impaired-customers-15.asp HC tells RMC to pay 3.2L to man disabled by bicycle fall AHMEDABAD: The Rajkot Municipal Corporation will have to pay about Rs 3.2 lakh to Umesh Ranchhodbhai Patel (36) for a fall he had from a bicycle when he was 16. The RMC has been directed by the Gujarat high court to compensate Patel, who was disabled by the fall. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/HC-tells-RMC-to-pay-32L-to-man-disabled-by-bicycle-fall/articleshow/9316652.cms Pune judge orders inquiry against cops for assault on disabled Taking cognizance of a traffic constable assaulting a handicapped youth by hitting him with a walkie-talkie, the principal district judge, Anant Badar, on Friday ordered an independent inquiry against the police, said the victim’s counsel advocate Bilal Shaikh. http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_pune-judge-orders-inquiry-against-cops-for-assault-on-disabled_1566635 Disabled people 'face additional debt difficulties' People with disabilities are facing unnecessary extra difficulties when trying to tackle debt problems because creditors are failing to recognize their specific needs, according to the charity Citizens Advice. http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2011/jun/30/disabled-people-debt-difficulties Parents 'donate' conjoined twins Hariram and Maya Yadav had enjoyed every moment of their journey towards parenthood. But their joy was short-lived when they realized they had given birth to conjoined female twins. http://www.hindustantimes.com/Parents-donate-conjoined-twins/Article1-721861.aspx A7: EXCELLENCE Gritty crusader gives life even in death June 28: He was brilliant. He was a crusader for justice. He was also paralysed from the waist down. http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/bengaluru/gritty-crusader-gives-life-even-death-346 Disabled young shuttler catches Gopi Chand’s eye An almost non-existent right hand did not prevent 12-year-old Ayush Rajoria from being noticed by former All England champion Pullela Gopi Chand. Ayush was quietly going through the final selection trials (age group 9-12 years) for the Madhya Pradesh State Badminton Academy, unmindful that Gopi Chan d, who is here to conduct the trials, was watching from the sidelines. http://www.hindustantimes.com/Disabled-young-shuttler-catches-Gopi-Chand-s-eye/Article1-715883.aspx Visually impaired player goes to US at own expense Visually impaired international player, Harmanpreet Kaur Chahal was finally able to go to USA, Colorado, to participate in the world youth games for the visually impaired. http://www.indianexpress.com/news/visually-impaired-player-goes-to-us-at-own-expense/816080/ Achieving equality: the challenges of India's disabled girls In Kasaba mobli village, 11 year old Sharadamma prepares for school. In their basic house, her father sits close by on a plastic chair smiling and cradling one of her dance trophies with his gnarled hands. http://www.guardian.co.uk/journalismcompetition/achieving-equality Differently-abled match footsteps with able-bodied AHMEDABAD: Zamir Dhale was born with a hearing disability. But, fate struck another cruel blow and by the age of nine years, he was visually challenged too. http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-28/ahmedabad/29711995_1_single-disability-training-programme-special-education Nothing’s going to stop us Sai Prasad Vishwanathan took the phrase ‘nothing is impossible’ too literally! He fought against all odds — despite being thrown out of school once because of his physical disability … http://www.hindustantimes.com/Nothing-s-going-to-stop-us/Article1-720125.aspx Helping them make a mark Her eyes are set on a goal ' making visually impaired self-reliant. On her noble journey, Jyoti Parmar, 45, has taught 30 such persons how to write their name. Besides… read more. http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-07-14/ludhiana/29773007_1_school-peon-mphil-thumb-impression 10K boost to charity A thirty percent increase in the amount raised for charity from last year underlined the success of the TCS World 10K Bangalore which was run on June 5. http://www.deccanherald.com/content/176341/10k-boost-charity.html B: INTERNATIONAL NEWS One Year after Her Injury, Paralyzed Bride Will Marry Rachelle Friedman was about to get married when a playful prank went tragically wrong Read more: http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/07/19/one-year-after-her-injury-paralyzed-bride-will-marry/#ixzz1SdcmT7cS I am not disabled, just a double amputee: Everest conqueror “I am not disabled, I am just a double amputee,” says New Zealander Mark Inglis, who reached the summit of Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, after 40 days of climbing in May 2006. http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2236452.ece Brother guns down mentally disabled sister in Lahore LAHORE: Brother gunned down a mentally disabled sister in Lahore on Wednesday. The culprit managed to escape after the incident. According to a private TV channel, this murder incident happened in a nearby home on the busiest Mall road where widow Zaib-un-Nissa use to live in that quarter with her three sons and four daughters. http://www.onlinenews.com.pk/details.php?id=181624 Disabled demand better sex life HA NOI — Discrimination hinders millions of disabled people in Viet Nam from exercising their basic right for a healthy sex life. http://vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn/Social-Isssues/Population-Development/213275/Disabled-demand-better-sex-life-.html Father testifies in disabled daughter's starvation death case PHILADELPHIA Daniel Kelly Sr. said he loved his disabled daughter Danieal, would never have done anything to harm her, and had accepted that she "would be totally dependent on me for the rest of her life." http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2011/07/13/2100917/father-testifies-in-disabled-daughters.html#ixzz1S3VohFPB Jindal signs new laws to protect children, elderly and disabled Gov. Bobby Jindal signed five bills aimed at protecting the state's most vulnerable residents into law Wednesday amid representatives of the local law enforcement and state agencies that will benefit from them at a special ceremony at the Bossier Parish Courthouse. http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20110714/NEWS03/107140327/Jindal-signs-new-laws-protect-children-elderly-disabled?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7Cp The challenges faced by disabled girls in the Soloman Islands Rose lives on a remote island in Makira province, part of the archipelagic South Pacific island nation Solomon Islands. Rose had an accident when she was a baby that left her sight severely impaired, and lack of access to health care means her sight worsened over the years. She is now completely blind. http://www.guardian.co.uk/journalismcompetition/the-challenges-faced-by-disabled-girls-in-the-soloman-islands Son will live with me for life, says Jordan Glamour model Katie Price says her disabled son Harvey will never be able to live alone and will probably live with her for life. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-interviews/Son-will-live-with-me-for-life-says-Jordan/articleshow/9062306.cms Some tips for traveling with a disability We're into the latter part of July now, which means that summer vacations, if they haven't already begun, are in full swing. http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20110717/NEWS01/107170319 C: RESOURCES – Newsletter, Publication, Journal, Study, Website World Report on Disability The first ever World report on disability, produced jointly by WHO and the World Bank, suggests that more than a billion people in the world today experience disability. http://www.who.int/disabilities/world_report/2011/en/index.html Emergency evacuation chair The EVAC+CHAIR® is the original emergency evacuation chair. http://www.evac-chair.com/ More than walking….An award-winning documentary film... http://www.escip.org/escip.org/Projects.html D: ANNOUNCEMENTS The all India one minute competition – 60 Seconds to Fame Introduced as part of Ability Fest to invite deeper thinking on disability issues. http://www.abilityfoundation.org/60sec_to_fame.html For previous editions of e-news visit www.cbrforum.in/news.htm<http://www.cbrforum.in/news.htm> Kindly email advocacy.cbrfo...@gmail.com<mailto:advocacy.cbrfo...@gmail.com> for - Contributing news/ events to this E-news bulletin - To unsubscribe this E-news Bulletin Disclaimer: This e-news is a collation of articles/ news from national and international sources. 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