That's indeed a great initiative, other political parties should also do the
same.
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regards,
Aziz Minat.
-----Original message-----
From: Vikas Kapoor
Sent: 07/03/2014, 21:00
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Subject: [AI] AAP to release election manifesto in Braille
AAP to release election manifesto in Braille
CHENNAI: Aam Aadmi Party in Tamil Nadu may be going through a turbulent time
with internal squabbling but they are making this elections count for the
visually-impaired.
The latest entrant in Tamil Nadu's political scene will release a copy of its
state specific election manifesto in Braille. State unit convener Christina
Samy said the national committee also would make a manifesto accessible to the
blind. It is likely to be presented in the next ten days.
Disabled people have cheered the move and call for such inclusiveness in the
entire electoral process.
Tamil Nadu Differently Abled Federation had approached the party a month ago
to provide a Braille version of the manifesto. "This is the first time we will
be receiving a manifesto that is accessible to the blind. We are also trying to
make sign language representation of the manifesto via CDs and YouTube videos,"
said the federation vice-president TMN Deepak.
"This will make political parties sensitive and other parties may also take
this up as competition to make their campaigns and manifestos disabled
friendly. Disabled people will also be informed voters if information is
accessible. They need to know who is promising what," he said
United Nations Convention of Rights of People with Disabilities (UNCRPD) also
mandates political parties to make their election campaigns and communications
accessible to the disabled, but it is rarely done.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/AAP-to-release-election-manifesto-in-Braille/articleshow/31605257.cms
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