Re: [AI] Issue regarding rejection of udi card

Hello. You may get some idea here from this link. https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/news/calcutta-high-court-raps-government-for-disability-harassment/cid/1986695 Regards Shampa Sengupta On Thu, 14 Dec 2023, 18:24 Minar Singh, wrote: > Hello Arjun, > State government is not

[AI] Domestic violence and disabled women – reflections from the field

https://vartagensex.org/2023/11/23/domestic-violence-and-disabled-women-reflections-from-the-field/ -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable

[AI] Webinar on Access to Justice: Perspectives from Women with Disabilities

g global partner of this consortium. The strategic partners working in India are Gramonnati Sangsthan in Uttar Pradesh, Akhansha Seva Sadan in Bihar, YUVA in Jharkhand and Sruti Disability Rights Centre in West Bengal. >From the Women Gaining Ground Consortium, we will be observing 16 Days

[AI] Govt justifies move to drop questions on disability

https://m.timesofindia.com/india/govt-justifies-move-to-drop-questions-on-disability-from-nfhs-6-rights-activists-cry-foul/articleshow/101262614.cms -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates

Re: [AI] No human should go through this: Scindia on IndiGo denying boarding to special needs child

I am very surprised by Minar Singh's comment that these kind of incidents are happening in some states of India. Airport harassment incidents come quite often in news. Prof Anita Ghai faced it in New Delhi, Rajiv Rajan at Chennai. The fact remains awareness about disability in general and

[AI] Article : Indian Banks can't ignore Persons with Disabilities

https://theprint.in/opinion/indian-banks-cant-ignore-persons-with-disabilities-rbi-guidelines-exist-for-a-reason/894115/?fbclid=IwAR0YJZc5hejs9FnXKFUSgIhTYMpTahd3guXHDnWZO4wMq6fIJr4DpGnUEXQ -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person

[AI] Blogpost on inaccessible COP26

Dear friends, Please find attached a short blog on inaccessible COP26 by me. https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/governance/not-disability-friendly-why-israel-s-energy-minister-and-probably-some-others-couldn-t-participate-in-cop26-80077 Regards Shampa Sengupta -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of

[AI] Fwd: Perception survey- NIUA BASIIC Project

-- Forwarded message - From: Anusha Fatima Date: Sun, Apr 18, 2021 at 8:01 AM Subject: Fwd: Perception survey- NIUA BASIIC Project To: , Cc: Pashim Tewari , Delhi AIILSG < de...@aiilsg.org> Dear Ma'am, *National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) *and *All India Institute of

[AI] Calcutta High Court verdict

https://www.livelaw.in/amp/news-updates/calcutta-high-court-sets-aside-removal-of-blind-hod-solely-on-ground-physical-disability-170335 -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its

[AI] Article on STEM education and disability

Dear all, Sharing here an article which might be of interest to you. https://thelifeofscience.com/2020/11/20/disability-stem-education/ Thanks & Regards Shampa Sengupta -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI

[AI] Article on violence on women with disabilities

Here is a link of an article by me regarding lack of data on violence on women with disabilities. https://feminisminindia.com/2020/10/26/women-girls-disabilities-violence-data/ Regards Shampa Sengupta -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the

[AI] [WeThePwd:2223] Fwd: Support system for Caregivers survey

Hello, please find a forwarded mail. Please feel free to fill in the form/share in other forum.-- Shampa Sengupta Dear Ma'am, Good Afternoon! I do hope this email finds you well. Through Dr. Sneha, i am doing a project on support systems for caregivers of people with disabilities. I have

Re: [AI] New education policy

The draft national Education Policy which was published in the ministry's website mentioned that Mr. Arman Ali of NCPEDP was consulted during the drafting process. There were many national level disability groups who wrote in detail when the draft was published - I have seen at least 4 different

[AI] News: Arogya Setu App not accessible

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/coronavirus-mandatory-aarogya-setu-app-not-accessible-to-persons-with-disabilities/article31489933.ece Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to

[AI] News : Disabled citizens yet to receive financial relief

https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/coronavirus-lockdown-disabled-citizens-on-financial-relief-1670574-2020-04-24 Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject

[AI] News of interest

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/coronavirus-people-with-disabilities-have-special-issues-during-virus-outbreak-says-indian-indian-institute-of-public-health-chief-gvs-murthy/article31324294.ece?homepage=true Search for old postings at:

[AI] Fwd: Ex gratia announced by FM - Grossly Inadequate

-- Forwarded message - From: National Platform For The Rights of the Disabled Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2020, 17:55 Subject: Ex gratia announced by FM - Grossly Inadequate To: March 25, 2020 Press Statement The National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD) expresses its

[AI] UNDRR survey on Covid-19 pandemic

You are invited to take the brief survey by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) survey in order to collect information on the experience of persons with disabilities in the current Covid-19 pandemic.

[AI] NPRD turns 10

Dear friends, Sharing link of a short article which I wrote and was published on 20th February 2020. https://feminisminindia.com/2020/02/20/national-platform-rights-disabled-nprd-turns-10/ With regards Shampa Sengupta Search for old postings at:

[AI] FWD PRESS STATEMENT ON BUDGET 2020

February 1, 2020 Press Statement The National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD) has issued the following statement: Union Budget: Disabled Continue to be Neglected The NPRD expresses its complete disenchantment with the ‪2020-21‬ budget. Like last year, this year too,

[AI] Online abuse in social media platforms

Dear friends, Greetings. Many of visually impaired persons are active in social media like Facebook or Instragram. I would like t know if any of you felt that online abuse is happening to you or possible abuse because of your impairments? I would like to hear from you as I am preparing a write

Re: [AI] sad loss -Prof Shamnad Basheer

Extremely disturbing news. Knew Shamnad personally. Worked with him on several occasions. Terrible loss. Shampa Sengupta On Thu, 8 Aug 2019, 9:05 pm Rahul Bajaj, wrote: > Professor Basheer was one of my foremost mentors — someone with whom I had > the great honour of doing impactful work in

[AI] Fwd: Article in the Indian Express on the National Education Policy

-- Forwarded message - From: National Platform For The Rights of the Disabled Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 at 15:56 Subject: Article in the Indian Express on the National Education Policy To: Dear ll, Am sharing below the link to an article appearing in today's Indian Express on the

[AI] Mediclaim awareness for persons with visual impairments

Dear all, I am forwarding an email which is self explanatory. Sourav Bose is himself a visually impaired person who works with insurance companies and his contact number is given below in this mail. He is based in Kolkata. Please get in touch with him directly if you have any query. Shampa

[AI] Fwd: audio link to CPI(M) Manifesto

-- Forwarded message - From: National Platform For The Rights of the Disabled Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2019, 3:21 pm Subject: audio link to CPI(M) Manifesto To: Shampa Sengupta *March 28, 2019* It is a historic occasion for the disability movement in India. For the first time a

Re: [AI] In search of organisation/person working in Kolkata with visually challenged persons

Hi, There are many organisations in Kolkata working with visually impaired people. Many of them are members here. Please write to me at sruti.d...@gmail.com with specific requirement , so that we can guide you to the right organisation. Thanks & regards Shampa Sengupta On Thu, 17 Jan 2019,

[AI] Letter reg National Child Protection Policy

a Pradesh 19.Shampa Sengupta, Director, Sruti Disability Rights Centre, Kolkata 20.Seema Lal, Together We Can, Kochi, Kerala 21.Seema Baquer, Lawyer & Cross Disability Consultant 22.Jo Chopra, Latika Roy Foundation 23.K

Re: [AI] Invite to Convention

you please share the list of the speakers? > > Regards, > Sanchit Katiyar > PhD research scholar (University of Delhi) > > EMail: sanchitkatiya...@gmail.com > > On Wed, Nov 21, 2018, 4:56 PM Sruti disAbility Rights Centre < > sruti.d...@gmail.com wrote: > &

[AI] Invite to Convention

November 10, 2018 Dear Friends, In the background of the increasing number of sexual assaults on girls/women with disabilities being reported in the recent past, the National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD) is organizing a national convention on this issue. The convention

Re: [AI] database on cases decided in courts relating to PWDs

Dear Narendra Sathe, HRLN brought out case directory some years ago - please check with their Delhi office if it is available now. With regards Shampa Sengupta On Mon, 22 Oct 2018, 3:29 pm Asudani, Rajesh, wrote: > There is no separate database, but following sites may help: > >

[AI] Fwd: Press statement of our network reg Aadhar

September 26, 2018 Press Statement The National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD) expresses its severe disappointment at the verdict delivered by the Supreme Court in the Aadhar related matters today. The majority judgment read out by Justice Sikri has held that Aadhar is

[AI] Girl beats blindness in CBSE feat : The Telegraph

*https://www.telegraphindia.com/calcutta/girl-beats-blindness-in-cbse-feat-233384# * *Kalikapur: *A Calcutta girl born without vision has passed the CBSE Class XII examination in arts with an aggregate of 85.4 per

[AI] Fwd: Govt Defending a Discriminatory Haj Policy

-- Forwarded message -- From: National Platform For The Rights of the Disabled Date: 12 April 2018 at 11:49 Subject: Govt Defending a Discriminatory Haj Policy To: April 12, 2018 *Press Statement* The National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled is

[AI] Press Release by NPRD

March 31, 2018 Press Statement The National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD) extends its wholehearted support and solidarity to the protest being conducted by disabled persons owing allegiance to various disability rights organisations in Tamilnadu against the willful violation of

[AI] Article on Experience of Inclov Kolkata meet-up

Dear all, Sharing an article which may interest you. http://www.vartagensex.org/details.php?p=5a85eeb5239d7 Regards Shampa Sengupta The list has now migrated to www.accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in You should now post to the id: a...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in Search for old postings

Re: [AI] Update on Accessible Indian Currency campaign

ia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On > Behalf > Of Sruti disAbility Rights Centre > Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2017 1:41 PM > To: Dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile > phones > and Tabs. > Subject: Re: [AI] Update on Accessible

Re: [AI] Update on Accessible Indian Currency campaign

I have written a small piece on this campain. Here is the link. https://feminisminindia.com/2017/10/12/demonetization-currency-inaccessible-blind/ With warm regards Shampa Sengupta On 12 Oct 2017 1:38 pm, "Srinivasu Chakravarthula" wrote: > As I write this email, we only

[AI] Delhi High Court asks for status report on blind children molestation

http://www.livelaw.in/delhi-hc-directs-delhi-govt-file-status-report-alleged-molestation-blind-children-ensure-safety-read-petition/ The list has now migrated to www.accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in You should now post to the id: a...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in Search for old postings at:

[AI] Fwd: Concerns about draft Rules of RPD Act

Dear all, Sharing a piece regarding on RPD Act draft Rules. If we are not vigilant at this stage, the gains of the Act will have no value at all. Regards Shampa Sengupta *https://feminisminindia.com/2017/03/29/rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-government-rules/

[AI] letter sent to MSJE reg draft rules for RPD Act

*Fwd - please find below copy of a letter sent regarding Draft Rules for RPD Act 2016 from National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD)* March 25, 2017 *Shri K V S Rao,* *Director* *Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities* *Ministry of Social Justice &

[AI] Blog on Annual Event for Parasports Is Uniting West Bengal in Celebrating Its Disabled Athletes

Dear friends, Sharing with you a blog post written by me on Annual Sports organised recently by Paschimbanga Rajya Pratibandhi Sammelani. "West Bengal rarely gets to see leaders from CPI(M), Trinamool Congress, and the BJP all together at the same place, and one does hope that such camaraderie

[AI] Fwd: Bajapur village: Disabled woman wins rural election - The Times of India on Mobile

-- Forwarded message -- Date: Sat, Feb 25, 2017 at 6:24 PM Subject: Bajapur village: Disabled woman wins rural election - The Times of India on Mobile To: Shampa Sengupta http://m.timesofindia.com/city/bhubaneswar/disabled-

[AI] Re BHU contacts

Dear friends, Anyone from BHU here? A lady Assisant Professor who is a wheel-chair user is selected for an Orientation Course at BHU and will be travelling from Kolkata on 1st March to Benaras. She has written several mails to concerned authorities regarding ground-floor classes for lectures and

[AI] Fwd: Questionnaire for Research

Forwarding a mail which is self explanatory. Please contact the researcher for further questions. With regards Shampa Sengupta -- Forwarded message -- From: "aratrika ghosh" Date: 13 Feb 2017 3:05 p.m. Subject: Questionnaire for Research To:

Re: [AI] Its 25th Jan today: Kaabil movie review: Hrithik Roshan is out for revenge

Avinash, There had been quite a few Hindi movies where they showed marriage or love life of blind people. I am not talking about Sparsh which was an extraordinary movie but mainstream movies like Anuraag or Barsat Ki Ek Raat. Kaabil is not the first one to show this. There was also a film

Re: [AI] how to educate railway [passengers?

Dear all, One may require a signboard when one is dealing with large number of people particularly in a customer care kind of work. This is true when one's disability is not obvious or invisible. I have seen a signboard in one shopping mall - it was written " This cash counter is managed by our

[AI] Ramakrishna Mission blind school crosses 60, but fights to stay afloat

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/rkm-blind-school-crosses-60-but-fights-to-stay-afloat/articleshow/56606565.cms?intenttarget=no KOLKATA: In its diamond jubilee year, Ramakrishna Mission Blind Boys' Academy is fearing closure because of unreleased funds from the Narendra Modi

[AI] Why Indian Media Ignore Disability Bill

Interesting read. On December 16, India passed a landmark bill. You wouldn’t know it from Indian newspapers. https://t.co/9hReIdVNci Regards Shampa Sengupta Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on:

Re: [AI] Rajya Sabha: How MPs cracked jokes while passing disability Bill

Michele, There were hardly any jokes as most of us seen the proceedings direct telecast - this media report do not reflect proper information. There had been much more jokes and sexist remarks passed when our laws on Sexual Violence was amended in 2013 with senior politicians saying they will be

[AI] Fwd: On passage of RPD Bill

-- Forwarded message -- From: "National Platform For The Rights of the Disabled" Date: 14 Dec 2016 4:59 p.m. Subject: On passage of RPD Bill To: Cc: *December 14, 2016* *Press Statement* After a long and excruciating wait for nearly three years after

Re: [AI] {Disability Studies India} Who said what on RPD Bill in the Rajya Sabha today

Looking at Rajya Sabha's proceedings this morning - it's clear the only political party who thought discussion on disabled people's life is important in the Parliament is CPI(M). Others want to pass the Bill which affects million lives without any discussion at all!!! One feels ashamed that one

[AI] For Millions of Indians with Disabilities making online payments is tough call

*http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2016/11/23/for-millions-of-indians-with-disabilities-making-payments-online-is-tough-call/ * *BANGALORE, INDIA:* Booking cabs, buying

[AI] Disabled plea for rule tweak

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1161117/jsp/bengal/story_119661.jsp#.WC12IJGAzCt.email Disabled plea for rule tweak OUR LEGAL REPORTER *Calcutta, Nov. 16: *Eighty physically challenged people and patients today filed an appeal in Calcutta High Court seeking a modification in the central gazette

[AI] Re Pl join Paralympics awareness walk in Kolkata

*Fwd: Please Join Paralympics awareness walk in Kolkata * *Greetings from Civilian Welfare Foundation (CWF) Team !* If you think Olympics is over, then you are wrong. Rio Paralympics starts from 7th September and gives you another chance to cheer for your athletes. This time around India has

[AI] New sensory Paralympic medals created for Rio 2016 for visually impaired athletes

Thought this news may be of interest of this group. http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/new-sensory-paralympic-medals-created-rio-2016-visually-impaired-athletes-1568041 Regards Shampa Sengupta Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on:

[AI] workshop on Disability Gender Rights: application invited

eing organized by Sruti Disability Rights Centre in collaboration with CREA. The languages used in this workshop will be Bengali and English. Academics, researchers, students, activists or anyone interested in the issues of disability and gender can apply for this *non residential* *3 day work

[AI] Fwd: Why GN Saibaba's Lawyers must take the state to Court

Fwd article. -- Shampa Sengupta http://scroll.in/article/806481/why-gn-saibabas-lawyers-must-take-the-state-to-court-for-the-violation-of-his-disability-rights Ever since Professor GN Saibaba was taken into custody in May 2014 for alleged links with the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist)

[AI] invite for consultation

Dear friends, School of Media, Jadavpur University and Sruti Disability Rights Centre are jointly organising a consultation on "From Handicapped to Divyang : Politics of Identity", at Anita Banerjee Memorial Hall, Jadavpur University, (near gate 4) on 16th March from 2 p.m. We reque

[AI] Fwd: Greetings from National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled on IWD

*Greetings on International Women’s Day* The National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD) sends its greetings to all of you on the occasion of International Women’s Day. On this occasion we salute all women who fought valiantly against injustice, exploitation and discrimination; and

[AI] Article on 3rd December's Rally

Dear friends, I thought this article which I wrote after our 3rd December's mass rally may interest you. Though some time passed it got published, thought of sharing it now. Will look forward to your comments. With regards Shampa Sengupta http://kindlemag.in/finding-their-voice/ Over 10,000

[AI] Article from Hindu Opinion Column

Here's another piece on the term Divyang. Regards Shampa Sengupta http://m.thehindu.com/opinion/columns/disability-is-not-divinity/article8093190.ece Since its adoption, the Indian Constitution has provided the opportunity for an expansive enunciation of basic rights. It has moved to an

[AI] Child rights panel to prepare special needs resource directory reports TOI

The Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights is all set to formulate a resource directory regarding children with special needs with the help of Panjab University (PU) students. This will be a part of the third internship program for students from the Centre for Human Rights and

[AI] Less than 50% Government buildings in Ahmedabad accessible

Less than 50% government buildings in city accessible: Survey Asia-Pacific Dec 15, 2015 *AHMEDABAD, INDIA:* If you are a

[AI] MOVIE ‘THE DESIRE’ SHARES EMOTIONS OF DISABLED

Everyone has a desire for love and a fear of rejection, so also a disabled has. But the society never understands our feelings. Through movie The Desire, it is an attempt to make people understand the feelings of a disabled person for love. Like any other human beings, the disabled persons have a

[AI] Fwd: Students surprise blind classmate with incredible Christmas gift

Read more... Students surprise blind classmate with incredible Christmas gift Proving that the holiday season is more about giving than receiving, students at a Bay City elementary school raised more than $7,000 to purchase their blind classmate a BrailleNote

Re: [AI] FYI: 'Disabled rights Bill to be put before cabinet in a day or two'

Avinash, This is to rectify your statement that there is no guideline for media in India. Quite some time ago, I cannot remember the year at this moment, Rehabilitation Council of India published a "Media Style Guide" which was available free of cost from their office and was also there in their

Re: [AI] FYI: 'Disabled rights Bill to be put before cabinet in a day or two'

It is important to remember here that Dalit movement have discarded the term Harijan which was conferred upon them and did not came as a demand of the Dalit people themselves. They prefer the term Dalit because it is their identity and there's history of discrimination about same. Similarly womens

[AI] Treat Acid victims as disabled :Supreme Court

News of interest. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1151208/jsp/nation/story_57306.jsp#.VmbgvRai-zQ.email Treat acid victims as disabled: SCOUR LEGAL CORRESPONDENT *New Delhi, Dec. 7:* The Supreme Court today directed all states and Union territories to include acid-attack survivors on the

[AI] Fwd: Report of 3rd December's March to Parliament

Report of our rally on 3rd December. Shampa Sengupta http://peoplesdemocracy.in/2015/1206_pd/disabled-persons-organisations-march-parliament AROUND ten thousand disabled persons from various parts of the country took out a march to parliament on December 3, 2015 coinciding with World Disability

[AI] Fwd: Fwd : media release on Seminar on Women with Disabilities

Departments of Education, Human Rights and Journalism & Mass Communication in collaboration with Sruti Disability Rights Centre, Kolkata and Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy (IICP), Kolkata is organizing a National Seminar on PERCEPTION AND PORTRAYAL OF WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES: REMAP

[AI] Awards for disabled - thoughts before 3rd December

Dear friends, With 3rd December just round the corner, here's an article I wrote on Government awards for the disabled to ponder about some other forms of intolerance in these days of award-wapsi. http://varta2013.blogspot.in/2015/11/rewarding-awards.html Looking forward to your comments.

Re: [AI] {Disability Studies India} Report of Interest: Divya Gandhi on the new adoption guidelines in India

Avinash, Thank you for sharing this report. I think it is worth mentioning here that Missionaries of Charity now officially announced that they are against the policy of adoption by single parents. They have denied children to single people before as well. And as far as this group's attention is

[AI] News from National Human Rights Commission

NHRC notice to the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports over report of ill treatment to deaf and dumb players (19/10/2015) New Delhi, 19th October, 2015 The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through its Secretary on a

Re: [AI] : Grace marks!

George, Thanks for raising this question. Firstly the question of grace marks for any student is debatable - and then whether it should be same for those with learning disabilities and those with visual impairments. For any student, loosing academic year is not traumatic experience. I

[AI] Business Standard: Call for clean, corruption free Paralympic Committee

In a bid to speed up the process of reconstituting the Paralympic Committee of India http://www.business-standard.com/search?type=newsq=Indiaand have a clean and corruption free body, the Civilian Welfare Foundation (CWF), an organisation working for the rights of disabled people and

[AI] Helpline for smooth ride

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150813/jsp/calcutta/story_36982.jsp#.VcwjlBIHjP8.email Private buses on all routes will soon display a helpline number where passengers with disability can call in case of harassment. More than 100 buses in south Calcutta have already got stickers, urging drivers,

[AI] UNESCO Blog

Dear all, Please find the UNESCO blog written by our young friend Tony Kurien below. Regards Shampa Sengupta http://mgiep.unesco.org/blog/a-first-step-in-the-right-direction-access-to-knowledge-for-the-visually-impaired-in-india/ It is a matter of great significance that India was the first

[AI] News of interest

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/493028/tendersure-pavements-not-disabled-friendly.html Tender SURE pavements are not disabled-friendly: Study Bengaluru, Aug 03, 2015, DHNS: 'Guidelines laid down by UN and CPWD violated' *A study conducted by a non-governmental organisation has pointed out

[AI] Deaflympics champion struggles

http://www.indiatimes.com/news/sports/meet-goonga-pehelwaan-virender-singh-who-can-give-all-worldclass-wrestlers-a-run-for-their-money-234992.html Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on:

Re: [AI] Important: Draft Bill: Adoption plan: choose child, then meet

Thankyou Avinash for bringing this to our notice. Will definitely work on this. Regards Shampa Sengupta On Sun, Jul 19, 2015 at 11:59 AM, avinash shahi shahi88avin...@gmail.com wrote: Dear All,the Ministry of Women and Child Development has prepared a draft which states that prospective

[AI] Kerala HC extends helping hand

http://www.livelaw.in/kerala-hc-extends-a-helping-hand-to-a-visually-challenged-woman-to-become-a-law-lecturer/ Kerala High Court in *Prasanna Kumari E.S. v. The Registrar, Kannur University and Ors. *has ruled in favor of the 40 year old visually impaired lady advocate, who was denied the post

[AI] Fwd :Student with Disabilities of Chittagong bangladesh demanding the Ratification of Marrakesh Treaty

Forwarding news of interest from Bangladesh. Shampa Sengupta Press Release: Student with Disabilities of Chittagong demanding the Ratification of Marrakesh Treaty http://ypsa.org/2015/07/student-with-disabilities-of-chittagong-demanding-the-ratification-of-marrakesh-treaty/ Last Thursday, 25th

[AI] Fwd: National Seminar on “Women and Disabilities: Triumphs Challenges”

Subject: National Seminar on “Women and Disabilities: Triumphs Challenges” To: Sruti Disability Rights Centre sruti.d...@gmail.com *WSRC/OFF/414/2015* June 26, 2015 Dear Friends, You are welcome to a National Commission for Women sponsored National Seminar on *“Women and Disabilities

Re: [AI] Disabled wife murdered: gave her orange juice mixed with sleeping pills so as to marry another woman.

Thanks for sharing this news Avinash. Shampa Sengupta On Thu, Jun 25, 2015 at 11:29 AM, avinash shahi shahi88avin...@gmail.com wrote: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/Husband-Throws-Disabled-Wife-into-Gorge-HC-Declines-Pre-arrest-Bail/articleshow/47804998.cms -- Avinash Shahi

[AI] Disabled website users vote ‘none of the above’

*From World Press Release.co.UK http://Release.co.UK * A report by e-accessibility charity AbilityNet into the accessibility of the major political party websites published today has found that none of the websites comply with the minimum legal standard of accessibility. This is the closest

[AI] Fwd: Memorial meeting of Masudur Rahman Baidya

Dear all, Forwarding an email which is self explanatory - hope some of you who are in Kolkata and surroundings can attend the condolence meeting. Those who are are not aware of Masudur's achievements, can read the news copied below (Source PTI) the forwarded mail. With regards Shampa Sengupta

Re: [AI] India Needs New Legislation On Disability Rights - SwagataRaha.

. (With inputs from Shampa Sengupta) (Swagata Raha is a lawyer and volunteers her time with Sruti Disability Rights Centre) Source: infochangeindia.org -- It doesn't matter what we have, but it really matters what we do with what we have. With Sincere Regards Balanagendran. D IAS

[AI] A father reacts to Margita with a Straw

Sharing Interesting write up. Regards, Shampa Sengupta http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-a-father-reacts-to-margarita-with-a-straw-2076779 Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on:

[AI] article on epilepsy

This may interest some of you. http://www.huffingtonpost.in/devyani-tewari/epilepsy-and-what-afflict_b_6945080.html?utm_hp_ref=india Regards Shampa Sengupta Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on:

Re: [AI] Bengal para-athletes reveal their nightmare

Thanks Avinash for posting this - we organised this press conference so that the voice of those who faced this harrowing incident do not die down. We have also drafted a Charter of demands which will be sent to the authorities and we are hoping to get organisations/concerned individuals will sign

Re: [AI] Asylum survey

Thanks Avinash for sharing this - being part of the team which compiled the Human Rights Watch Report, I personally feel it is high time Government take up some firm stand and actions on this issue. With regards Shampa Sengupta On Wed, Mar 18, 2015 at 12:55 PM, avinash shahi

[AI] suggestions for Union Budget

Thought this may be of interest to some in this group. Shampa Sengupta http://finmin.nic.in/press_room/2015/SuggestionsForUnionBudget201516.pdf *The Union Ministry of Finance has invited suggestions from the public for Union Budget 2015-16:* *Press Information Bureau * *Government of India*

[AI] Consider signing this petition

Hi! I just signed the petition Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Akhilesh Yadav UP: To take an immediate, strong and appropriate action against state social welfare minister of Uttar Pradesh Mr. Awadhesh Prasad. on Change.org. It's important. Will you sign it too? Here's the link:

[AI] Sexual rights of disabled women - an article

http://www.livemint.com/Politics/FDPpol4lJ0pX037spUU1kL/Sexual-rights-of-disabled-women.html New Delhi: In 2012, a 30-year-old mentally challenged woman was molested by a cook in a government mental hospital in Kolkata. When the news spread and a first information report was filed, a group of

[AI] Centre lens on NGO grants

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1141201/jsp/nation/story_19109182.jsp#.VHw1Li0DWvA.gmail Centre lens on NGO disability grants - Organisations told to apply online for funds to check misuse ANANYA SENGUPTA *New Delhi, Nov. 30: *The social justice ministry has asked all non-government organisations

[AI] IIM-Calcutta girl gives 15 reasons to celebrate life

Thought this will interest some of you. Shampa Sengupta *IIM-Calcutta girl gives 15 reasons to celebrate life* http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/44952924.cms?intenttarget=no An IIM-Calcutta alumna has compiled a book with real-life success stories of persons with disabilities who

[AI] Sign language can do so may things

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/oct/20/signed-languages-can-do-so-many-things-spoken-languages-cant# When people notice my daughter and me signing in the street, they often stop and comment: “You know,” they say, “there’s this thing called the cochlear implant.” As if the mother of

[AI] Para athletes ordered not to speak to the media reports TOI

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/Para-athletes-ordered-not-to-speak-to-the-media/articleshow/44845067.cms NEW DELHI: In a shocking case of insensitive and highhanded behaviour by sports administrators, the Indian athletes going for Para Asian Games in Incheon (for

[AI] Draft Unique ID for Persons with Disabilities

Forwarding a message that did not reach this list. Shampa Sengupta Dear All, We are glad to inform you that at last the government has moved further with regard to our demand for the creation of a unique universally valid id for persons with disabilities. The Ministry of Social Justice

[AI] Poor access for disabled at Puja pandals

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kolkata/poor-access-for-disabled-at-puja-pandals/article6471978.ece Entry to Durga Puja *pandals *prove to be a huge challenge for disabled persons, a survey of 30 *pandals* in the city has shown. A study conducted by Civilian Welfare Foundation (CWF), an

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