[AI] Kiki Siregar writes in the Asianage today: In Bali’s deaf village, silence is golden

2016-09-30 Thread avinash shahi
-of-the-way village, giving residents hope for a brighter future. Tambourine player I Wayan Getar, speaking in sign language through an interpreter, told AFP: “Tourists from China and Europe are coming to watch us, and they really enjoy it.” -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and

[AI] Francis Gurry op-ed in the Hindu today: India leads the way: Marrakesh Treaty comes in to action

2016-09-29 Thread avinash shahi
rfere with the effective reading of printed matter." Read on share widely. http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/making-books-accessible-to-all/article9163855.ece -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for

[AI] Helen Pitt writes in the Sydney Morning Herald today: Guide dogs do more than assist the blind

2016-09-29 Thread avinash shahi
I married into one that took guide dog rejects as pets (they are now euphemistically called "career-changers".) For Jeannette there was added significance to sharing her home with a guide dog; she'd inherited an eye condition called keratoconus, which meant even after a

[AI] Visually impaired teacher Kolluru Lakshminarayanamma personifies never-say-die tenacity

2016-09-29 Thread avinash shahi
s. Narayanamma says. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for o

[AI] CCPD in Shimla: HP: 78, 000 issued disability certificates in HP

2016-09-29 Thread avinash shahi
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/shimla/78000-issued-disability-certificates-in-HP/articleshow/54572068.cms -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http

[AI] Book Review of Interest: Rethinking disability in India

2016-09-27 Thread avinash shahi
Fremlin -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at

[AI] Book Review of Interest: Disability research today: international perspectives, edited by Tom Shakespeare

2016-09-27 Thread avinash shahi
the broad range of experiences and issues that today’s Disability Studies research engages with. Boglarka Kiss Doctoral School of Literature, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary b.ki...@exeter.ac.uk -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the

[AI] World Tourism Day 2016: Praharaj writes: Odisha tourist sites yet to be barrier-free for disabled

2016-09-27 Thread avinash shahi
in Department of Architecture, College of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar) -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman

[AI] World Tourism Day 2016: Rachna Singh from Jaipur: They can only watch monuments from afar

2016-09-27 Thread avinash shahi
for visitors.Ramps, lifts, audio-visual rooms and accessible toilets have been provided over the years. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs o

[AI] Amar Ujala reports: Shimla: job quotas for blind people are given to sighted with impunity

2016-09-25 Thread avinash shahi
http://www.amarujala.com/shimla/cheating-in-blind-quota-jobs-in-himachal -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo

[AI] Meruth in the news again: UP cabinet minister allegedly passes 'slurs' against disabled people

2016-09-25 Thread avinash shahi
, including UP social welfare minister Awadish has dubious history of insulting disabled people. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/meerut/UP-cabinet-minister-allegedly-passes-slurs-against-disabled-people/articleshow/54513703.cms Ishita Bhatia updated Sep 25 2016 -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral

[AI] Film Review: ‘My Blind Brother,': Directed by Sophie Goodhart

2016-09-25 Thread avinash shahi
Brothers.” Ms. Slate, if not quite the revelation she was in “Obvious Child,” offers another winning study in frazzle and self-effacement. BEN KENIGSBERG Note: “My Blind Brother” is rated R (Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian). Some sex -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre

[AI] Matilda Battersby's report reappears in The Tribune Today: Technology is aiding many visually impaired artists to redefine their artforms

2016-09-25 Thread avinash shahi
in a device at the centre of his forehead that acts as a third eye. He has nicknamed the device his “eyeborg” and refers to himself as the world -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of

[AI] New Delhi Railway Station: blind couple: Woman tricks blind couple at rail station, flees with their only son

2016-09-25 Thread avinash shahi
tion and registered a complaint," Asaram said. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_acc

[AI] Mumbai: Government staff with disabled kids to get 2 years’ leave

2016-09-23 Thread avinash shahi
http://www.asianage.com/mumbai/government-staff-disabled-kids-get-2-years-leave-278 -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman

[AI] Ben Bowie shares: What it was like to work on a film with Stephen Hawking

2016-09-22 Thread avinash shahi
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2016/sep/22/stephen-hawking-favorite-places-documentary -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http

[AI] Vidio: American Presidential race hots up: Hillary Clinton Outlines Vision of More Job Opportunities for People With Disabilities

2016-09-21 Thread avinash shahi
It would be interesting to hear how Mr Trump responds. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/22/us/politics/hillary-clinton-speech.html?_r=0 -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones

[AI] Ludhiana: e-toilets at Braille Bhawan soon

2016-09-21 Thread avinash shahi
visually impaired students. “After the decision to make sensor-based smart classrooms for students by the district administration, the e-toilet facility is another welc http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/ludhiana/e-toilets-at-braille-bhawan-soon/298940.html -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for

[AI] Vineet Upadhyay reports: Blind centre where dreams take wing has bank POs, managers among alumni

2016-09-21 Thread avinash shahi
tre, said, "I once took the children out for a pizza outing because I thought they never get a chance to go out for a picnic or something similar. They enjoyed the visit a lot." -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia l

[AI] Read on: What different states offer to disabled pensioners: Gujarat, Delhi, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Goa and Bihar

2016-09-21 Thread avinash shahi
ies holder of BPL gets Rs 1,500 as pension. In Maharastra, a disabled person in the age group of 18 to 65 years and having 80 per cent disability is eligible under this scheme. He/ she is entitled to receive Rs 600 per month. In Bihar, person with disability of 40 per cent or above can avail pen

[AI] Mumbai: Fight for Justice continues: Blind Protesters on Road in heavy downpour blocked the traffic at Mantralaya

2016-09-20 Thread avinash shahi
official trip to the US, but a senior official said the protesters’ demands would be looked into. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in

[AI] For the Researchers: Allahabad University: Ray of light for AU blind students

2016-09-20 Thread avinash shahi
norms laid down in the UGC scheme, Kumar informed. . . -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_acc

[AI] Fwd: {Disability Studies India} Modi Regime High on Gimmicks, Low on Delivery:

2016-09-19 Thread avinash shahi
For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessi

[AI] Sundar Singh Gurjar speaks to the Hindustan Times: slams team coach over Rio miss

2016-09-18 Thread avinash shahi
not defeated. “My aim now is to win a gold medal at the 2017 World Championships in London. I am more determined than ever and will work even harder than before,” Gurjar said. Bhardwaj did not respond to repeated calls and text messages. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and

[AI] Misbah writes: How cab services Ola and Uber offering dignified travel to the Visually Impaired

2016-09-18 Thread avinash shahi
Read on: http://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2016/09/ola-uber-helps-the-visually-impaired/ -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman

[AI] Prakash Javadekar in Kamla Mehta Blind School Mumbai: "New Education Policy will be 'Divyang' friendly"

2016-09-17 Thread avinash shahi
Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities were present on the occasion. Read more: http://indianexpress.com/article/education/schools-asked-to-make-divyang-friendly-facilities-javadekar/ -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated

[AI] Narendra Modi in Navsari: "The days of hota hai-chalta hai-dekhenge are over"

2016-09-17 Thread avinash shahi
-mother-tribals-and-disabled-3036361/ -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in

[AI] Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University : Give honour, take status

2016-09-16 Thread avinash shahi
ry had gone back on its policy decision on upgrading universities. EmailPrintFacebookTwitterMore -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailma

[AI] Sports Ministry announces cash award for Paralympic medallists

2016-09-16 Thread avinash shahi
http://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/sports-ministry-announces-cash-award-for-paralympic-medallists/article9076083.ece -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs

[AI] The frustrating 'appearance politics' of travelling while disabled

2016-09-15 Thread avinash shahi
but not in the feel-good charitable way implied by this phrase. Spending time with my friends is not an act of kindness, but the objectification of visibly disabled people frames human beings as a concept of social responsibility, obscuring whatever it is they might have to offer. -- Avinash Shahi

[AI] New York Times: Shannon Ryan and Brett Gravatt report: Navigating Rio Can Be Tough for Those With Disabilities

2016-09-15 Thread avinash shahi
In my neighborhood, I've seen these improvements," he said. "For me, if the games weren't here things would have stayed the same." ___ Shannon Ryan and Brett Gravatt are journalism students at Penn State University. Penn State and Georgia are partnering with The Asso

[AI] Paralympic Pele: Brazil hails blind soccer star

2016-09-15 Thread avinash shahi
http://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/paralympic-pele-brazil-hails-blind-soccer-star/article9110678.ece -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http

Re: [AI] DSSSB Discriminates: Blind candidate commited suicide

2016-09-14 Thread avinash shahi
> > On 9/15/16, avinash shahi wrote: >> Thank you Sushil for the clarification. I in my mail mentioned at the >> outset that I was sharing a note from Facebook and prvided URL for the >> same. This meant that I didn't bouch for the othenticity. I however >> feel

[AI] Asianage Editorial: Paralympics and the Television in India: Paralympics: Why so little on Indian TV?

2016-09-14 Thread avinash shahi
http://www.asianage.com/editorial/paralympics-why-so-little-indian-tv-015 -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo

[AI] The Hindu op-ed: N. Sudarshan writes: On imparting dignity to para-athletes

2016-09-14 Thread avinash shahi
Gayakwad. “In spite of my deformed hand, I can do everything!” sudarshan.naraya...@thehindu.co.in -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http

Re: [AI] DSSSB Discriminates: Blind candidate commited suicide

2016-09-14 Thread avinash shahi
more. Now after his death > I feel that some people are trying to take advantage of his death by > blowing this matter > into a huge one . I feel That we must stop this non-sense and pray for > departed soul. > On 9/14/16, avinash shahi wrote: >> Sharing an FB note of blind candi

[AI] Prime Minister's 66th Birthday: In a record, PM Narendra Modi to gift aids to 11, 000 on his 66th birthday

2016-09-14 Thread avinash shahi
chances. The event would be videographed properly and Guinness observers from UK would be watching and counting -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mai

[AI] Vijay Goel sucks: No policy to award Khel Ratna to Paralympics medal winners: Sports Minister

2016-09-14 Thread avinash shahi
on the issue of awards, till now there has been no decision on any such policy for paralympians. We will take up the matter,” Goel told reporters during the unveiling of the logo of the upcoming Kabaddi World Cup, to be held in Ahmedabad next month. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for

[AI] DSSSB Discriminates: Blind candidate commited suicide

2016-09-14 Thread avinash shahi
e forward and make justice with the Late Harendra kumar and other visually impaired candidates of post code of 146/14. May God rest his soul. From Selected visually impaired candidates post of Special Education Teachers. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU

[AI] My one minute reflection: India's spectacular show in Rio and the limelight grabbers activists at home.

2016-09-14 Thread avinash shahi
, disability and adoption and so on. Let the least visible sports players and their coaches earn their deserved due and recognition. And we should encourage them and promote their amazing feat achieved at the Rio. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at

[AI] Another Gold at RIO paralympics: How Devendra Jhajharia became India's most successful athlete

2016-09-13 Thread avinash shahi
http://www.sportskeeda.com/athletics/how-devendra-jhajharia-became-indias-most-successful-athlete -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http

Re: [AI] Indian Express Investigates: Jan Dhan Yojana empowers, that’s why the red flag

2016-09-13 Thread avinash shahi
Sorry all. The previous mail was not intended for this list it had to travel to VIB India list. The landing at the wrong mailing list is deeply regreted. On 9/13/16, avinash shahi wrote: > http://indianexpress.com/article/business/banking-and-finance/jan-dhan-accounts-zero-balance-cards-atm-

[AI] Indian Express Investigates: Jan Dhan Yojana empowers, that’s why the red flag

2016-09-12 Thread avinash shahi
http://indianexpress.com/article/business/banking-and-finance/jan-dhan-accounts-zero-balance-cards-atm-red-flag-3028102/ -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on

[AI] Aarti Bhanushali reports: Blind Princes India Contest: An eye for beauty

2016-09-12 Thread avinash shahi
encouraging news for all the visually challenged girls in the country, as this will boost their morale and remind them that they are as beautiful as any other girl with visio -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing

[AI] Jammu and Kashmir: Anis ur Rahman writes: How open defecation hits the disabled

2016-09-12 Thread avinash shahi
e deputy editor of Charkha. This article has been written under the National Media Award Programme instituted by NFI. (Charkha Features -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones /

Re: [AI] Urgent query please: How to forward GMail messages to the WhatsAp group

2016-09-12 Thread avinash shahi
ge their is an > option known as share. Just tab on that and their u will have an option of > whats app. Hope this helps. > > On Sep 13, 2016 10:34 AM, "avinash shahi" wrote: > >> Timely help is anticipated. >> Thanks >> -- >> Avinash Sh

[AI] Ananya Sengupta reports: Inclusive Education in shambles: Parents appeal for special educators

2016-09-12 Thread avinash shahi
dren are enrolled in the 1,000 state government schools and 1,800 civic schools in Delhi, official figures say. The state recently asked special educators in government-run and aided schools to prepare an individualised education programme for every disabled child in their care. -- Avinash Shahi Doc

[AI] Four Paralympians Just Ran The 1500m Faster Than Anyone At The Rio Olympics Final

2016-09-12 Thread avinash shahi
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/paralympic-1500m-t13_us_57d6d3a8e4b03d2d459b7e78?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg0063 -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http

[AI] Urgent query please: How to forward GMail messages to the WhatsAp group

2016-09-12 Thread avinash shahi
Timely help is anticipated. Thanks -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in

[AI] Rith Basu reports: Maidan debut for blind football

2016-09-11 Thread avinash shahi
organise the match. Two organisations from Bengal used to send a team each to the nationals till last year. This year they came together to send one team to the nationals in Kochi, where they lost to Kerala in the semis, the same team they defeated on Sunday. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student a

[AI] Jalandhar: Blind Cricket Tournament: Punjab played Jammu and Kashmir and no Politician came to give away the prises

2016-09-11 Thread avinash shahi
or their passion for the game. Later, while giving away the prizes, she even assured them all necessary help by her department. Monty Sehgal, president of the Cricket Association for Blind, Punjab, said the smiles seen on the players’ faces were priceless -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for

[AI] Blind photographer gets his vision of Paralympics

2016-09-11 Thread avinash shahi
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/off-the-field/Blind-photographer-gets-his-vision-of-Paralympics/articleshow/54266673.cms -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones

[AI] Fighting blind: Paralympians take on judo -- and disability

2016-09-10 Thread avinash shahi
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/Fighting-blind-Paralympians-take-on-judo-and-disability/articleshow/54274791.cms -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of

[AI] RIO Paralympics: Guides for blind athletes share the struggle

2016-09-10 Thread avinash shahi
long again. Brown’s world record in the 100 (10.92 seconds) still stands. He is the only totally blind man to run under 11 seconds. He and Avery call themselves “Team BrAvery.” -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the

[AI] New York Times reports: After Mass Knife Attack in Japan, Disabled Victims Are Still in the Shadows

2016-09-10 Thread avinash shahi
/japan-knife-attack-disabled.html?_r=0 -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in

[AI] Cheers: Gold at Paralympics for India... KV Lakshmana reports: Abandoned by father, fought poverty: Story of India’s Paralympics hero

2016-09-10 Thread avinash shahi
everything to help him. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for

[AI] Book Review: Simply Nanju

2016-09-10 Thread avinash shahi
ongoing conversation on diversity in Indian children’s writing. Every Dog Has its Tale Every Dog Has its Tale The Secret Life of Strays -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile

[AI] Rio Paralympics: Farman Basha the only high in a disappointing day for India

2016-09-09 Thread avinash shahi
http://www.hindustantimes.com/other-sports/rio-paralympics-farman-basha-the-only-high-in-a-disappointing-day-for-india/story-YiHRQOPLjV1Yl5slEWBuaP.html -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing

[AI] book released: Drishti Nahi Dristikon Chahiye (Vision needed, not eyesight alone), written by Rajesh Singh a visually challenged IAS officer

2016-09-09 Thread avinash shahi
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160907/jsp/jharkhand/story_106665.jsp -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo

[AI] Urvashi Deshpande reports: Blind couple features among best govt teachers in Indore

2016-09-09 Thread avinash shahi
with proper eyesight. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old

[AI] Why Blind parants lose custody of their children in American courts

2016-09-07 Thread avinash shahi
can't put up the fight Lorenz did. http://america.aljazeera.com/watch/shows/america-tonight/2015/5/a-blind-mothers-fight-to-keep-her-child.html -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Ta

[AI] Sheila Black writes Op-Ed in the New York Times: Passing My Disability On to My Children

2016-09-07 Thread avinash shahi
erary arts center in San Antonio. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Sea

[AI] Vibha Sharma reports: Disabled friendly infra, facelift for south Delhi markets soon

2016-09-07 Thread avinash shahi
http://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-newspaper/disabled-friendly-infra-facelift-for-south-delhi-markets-soon/story-tpHwqwTIINM5WgHiRnOTlL.html -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of

[AI] HRD Minister in Chitrakoot: Jagat Guru Ram Bhatracharya wants the university to be turned into a Central University

2016-09-06 Thread avinash shahi
ving the gift of sight, he managed to create this varsity which has given high-quality higher education to thousands of differently-abled students. In his speech Rambhadracharya said he had run the varsity for several years now and it was time for it to be turned into a central university. -- Avi

[AI] Teacher's Day: “It’s not what you get. It is how you take it that makes the difference,” says Simmi Kumra and Upma Sharma.

2016-09-05 Thread avinash shahi
“One doesn’t need eyes to be the master of one’s destiny,” says the musician-teacher, who is the first differently-abled woman to teach in a city school. Read on: http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/from-differently-abled-to-specially-abled/290435.html -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student

[AI] Teacher's Day: Educators with special touch pave way for difficult journeys

2016-09-04 Thread avinash shahi
Government Scenior Sec School Prashant Vihar has the Resource Centre for Special Education. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Educators-with-special-touch-pave-way-for-difficult-journeys/articleshow/54009001.cms -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU

[AI] The Economist Cover story: Uber: the most valuable start up is leading the race to transform the transport

2016-09-04 Thread avinash shahi
actually dominating it. But whether Uber itself wins or loses, we are all on the road to Uberworld. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in

[AI] Navbharat Times's special story: These are star players who can win medals for India in Para Olympics

2016-09-04 Thread avinash shahi
These players can win medals for India in the Rio Para olympics! http://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/other/sunday-nbt/special-story/star-players-of-para-olympics-who-can-win-medals-for-india/articleshow/53787006.cms -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU

[AI] Dialogue in the Dark: its fourth restaurant in India is now in Raypur also.

2016-09-04 Thread avinash shahi
http://www.jagran.com/news/oddnews-restaurant-that-identity-is-dark-blind-waiters-serve-food-14557193.html -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http

[AI] Panjab University student council elections: A Visually challenged contests to seek dignity and equality in the college

2016-09-04 Thread avinash shahi
Read on: http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/education/deprived-of-eyesight-but-not-vision-rohit-seeks-to-make-a-difference/290088.html -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of

[AI] Kelly Kislaya reports: 20 years after the Disability Act, Jharkhand is yet to own a Braille Printing Press

2016-09-04 Thread avinash shahi
o be trained on giving special attention to these kids," Kumar said. . . This apart, camps will be organised in each district to prepare a health profile of children to identify the problems they are suffering. This will help the department point out the exact requirement of special children. --

[AI] Rubina Lal writes in The Hindu Today: Fixing Mumbai: Children with disabilities should be given opportunity

2016-09-04 Thread avinash shahi
Only 3 special schools for visually challenged in Mumbai? http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/news/fixing-mumbai-children-with-disabilities-should-be-given-opportunity/article9071749.ece -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated

[AI] Paraolympics 2016: Jackie Ashley writes in the Guardian: From London to Rio, 2012’s Paralympic legacy has been shamefully betrayed

2016-09-02 Thread avinash shahi
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/aug/25/london-rio-paralympics-legacy-disabled-cuts -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http

[AI] 2016 Paralympics: Paralympian Brad Snyder is blind. Swimming helps him face his new reality

2016-09-02 Thread avinash shahi
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/paralympian-brad-snyder-is-blind-swimming-helps-him-face-his-new-reality/2016/09/02/a2e417fe-6628-11e6-8b27-bb8ba39497a2_story.html -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list

[AI] Vishakha Virkhare reports from Nagpur: Woman gets husband arrested for raping visually impaired daughter

2016-09-02 Thread avinash shahi
Reporting by Vishakha Virkhare) -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Se

[AI] Vatsala Vedantam writes in the Deccan Herald today: Make the disabled useful for the society

2016-09-02 Thread avinash shahi
://www.deccanherald.com/content/568182/make-disabled-useful-society.html -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo

[AI] Rachel Adams writes in the Independent: Why has Japan’s massacre of disabled people gone unnoticed?

2016-08-31 Thread avinash shahi
Australian disability activist Carly Findlay wrote “There was no hashtag. No public outcry. Not even prayers” Read more http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/japan-disability-rights-massacre-tsukui-yamayuriena-gone-unnoticed-a7217661.html -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and

[AI] FYI: The Mental Healthcare Bill: Cover Story in The Frontline

2016-08-31 Thread avinash shahi
http://www.frontline.in/cover-story/ -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in

[AI] Holly Warland writes in the Sydney Morning Herald: Having a disability means I'm a victim of segregation, even if nobody recognises it

2016-08-31 Thread avinash shahi
Read on: http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/news-and-views/opinion/having-a-disability-means-im-a-victim-of-segregation-even-if-nobody-recognises-it-20160830-gr4u0y.html -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for

[AI] Jaylalitha announces: Visually challenged to get smart white canes

2016-08-30 Thread avinash shahi
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/visually-challenged-to-get-smart-white-canes/article9051387.ece -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http

[AI] Bihar government's incensitivity continues: Special athletes served apathy

2016-08-29 Thread avinash shahi
ill revise the rules so that a larger number of sportspersons can be accommodated and even monetary assistance for such players will go up." Maybe the government could also budget for some sensitivity. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at

[AI] Paper of Interest: Beyond Expectations: Being Blind and Becoming a Mother

2016-08-29 Thread avinash shahi
same inner and outer resources that help all parents survive. We need the support of family and friends. We need plenty of common sense, and now and then a generous dash of courage. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list

[AI] Australia: 'Book famine' as government prepares to miss Marrakesh treaty deadline

2016-08-28 Thread avinash shahi
http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/book-famine-as-government-prepares-to-miss-marrakesh-treaty-deadline-20160827-gr2kil.html -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of

[AI] Ranchi: Mobile court & camp for disabled

2016-08-28 Thread avinash shahi
Mukhmit Singh Bhatia (guest of honour), director of social welfare department Ravindra Prasad Singh and representatives of various NGOs, working for the welfare of disabled persons, such as Chotanagpur Sanskriti Sangh, Deepshikha, Birsa Viklang and Uthan Kalyan Sangh, among others. -- Avinash

[AI] Update from the National Conclave at IIM Ahemdabad: Smart cities missing out on accessibility and inclusivity

2016-08-28 Thread avinash shahi
aid, “In the smart cities mission, the government should specify the UD A parameters in the mission document itself.” -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs

[AI] Fiction Review: Blind: Paradox of perception: between Sight and insight

2016-08-28 Thread avinash shahi
character asks another. A pertinent question, and one the author encourages us to ponder upon -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in

[AI] Laptop scam in Madhya Pradesh: Year on, blind students wait to get laptops back

2016-08-27 Thread avinash shahi
nd we are still waiting for our laptops. Authorities said they will do it as soon as possible. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/m

[AI] The Economist reports: Britain: As on-demand programming replaces broadcast, deaf viewers are left out

2016-08-26 Thread avinash shahi
broadcast and on-demand television. That would frustrate the industry. But it would allow viewers like Ms Lucas to catch up with everyone else at last. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of

[AI] Satish Deshpande writes in the EPW: Higher Education: An Uncertain Policy Process

2016-08-26 Thread avinash shahi
moved thousands who glimpsed his predicament even when they did not share it. Of course, the “good life” cannot be legislated, nor can it really be imposed from above. http://www.epw.in/journal/2016/35/draft-policy-education-2016/higher-education.html -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for

[AI] Fight on: Unemployed visually impaired protesters denied entry to Punjab secretariat

2016-08-25 Thread avinash shahi
protesters who invited them for meeting on August 30. Among the main demands of the visually impaired is speedy recruitment of the blind against the vacant posts reserved for them -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for

[AI] Brazilian government to help fund Rio Paralympic Games

2016-08-24 Thread avinash shahi
http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/brazilian-government-to-help-fund-rio-paralympic-games-116082400226_1.html -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs

[AI] New Book to look for: The Blind Photographer is published by Redstone Press (£29.95) on 8 September

2016-08-23 Thread avinash shahi
To order a copy go to www.theredstoneshop.com Read more about the book in the report below in The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2016/aug/20/blind-photographers-talk-about-their-work -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the

[AI] New York Times Reports: Don’t Breathe hits the theatres on August 26 2016

2016-08-23 Thread avinash shahi
ing the main story -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old posti

[AI] Blind Beauty Pageant Update: Spl beauty pageant for blind women planned

2016-08-23 Thread avinash shahi
artistes, choreographers and sundry professionals from the glamour industry, which will increase their confidence and perhaps generate employment opportunities. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibilit

[AI] The Sunday Pioneer reports: Digital library to end ‘book famine’ of visually challenged people

2016-08-21 Thread avinash shahi
http://www.dailypioneer.com/sunday-edition/sunday-pioneer/landmark/digital-library-to-end-book-famine-of-visually-challenged-people.html -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile

[AI] Your Reactions? Blind Miss India contest:14 selected in first round

2016-08-21 Thread avinash shahi
Ram Kishor Sharma were also present -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in

[AI] Rosemarie Garland-Thomson In the NyTimes: Roughly one in five Americans lives with a disability. So where is our pride movement?

2016-08-21 Thread avinash shahi
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/21/opinion/sunday/becoming-disabled.html?_r=0&mtrref=undefined&gwh=6412E8ECA4E750FB2BBB0CD1D9698245&gwt=pay&assetType=opinion -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia lis

[AI] Payal Banarjee reports: Central ministries in disagreement over job quota for people with disabilities

2016-08-21 Thread avinash shahi
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/central-ministries-in-disagreement-over-quota-for-people-with-disabilities/story-vM7iFZkKJsbNYVcwR04NyJ.html -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility

[AI] India's Antipathy: the lonesome fight of women with disabilities for the dignity

2016-08-14 Thread avinash shahi
ur network... -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http:

[AI] Fwd: 'Disability and the Other Margins' - Cafe Dissensus is now online!

2016-08-14 Thread avinash shahi
epartment of English Convener, Committee for Cell for Persons with Disabilities Maulana Azad National Urdu University Hyderabad 500 032. -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile ph

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