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Unified body for differently-abled cricketers formed, BCCI may follow

The move that could pave way for the physically challenged cricketers to play under the BCCI logo

Unified body for differently-abled cricketers formed, BCCI may follow
Updated On : 23 Mar 2021 | 11:31 AM IST

Govt notifies over 3,500 jobs for persons with benchmark disabilities

The government has notified 3,566 posts in the central government establishments as suitable for persons with benchmark disabilities.

Govt notifies over 3,500 jobs for persons with benchmark disabilities
Updated On : 15 Jan 2021 | 9:21 PM IST

Insufficient, inconsistent: Mental health pension rarely reach the affected

Government financial support during and since the lockdown for persons with psychosocial disabilities from low-income families, many of which had lost income, was inadequate

Insufficient, inconsistent: Mental health pension rarely reach the affected
Updated On : 06 Jan 2021 | 8:11 AM IST

Just dedicating a day to the disabled won't help make their lives easier

International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD): The WHO estimates that more than one billion people - about 15% of the world's population - experience some form of disability

Just dedicating a day to the disabled won't help make their lives easier
Updated On : 03 Dec 2020 | 9:14 AM IST

Why this is an opportune time to reflect on corporate disability inclusion

By providing economic opportunities to PWDs when they need them the most, companies can make a huge contribution towards integrating this historically underrepresented community in the workforce

Why this is an opportune time to reflect on corporate disability inclusion
Updated On : 04 Aug 2020 | 3:08 PM IST

43% children with disabilities planning to drop out of e-education: Survey

According to the survey, 56.5 per cent of children with disabilities were struggling yet attending classes irregularly

43% children with disabilities planning to drop out of e-education: Survey
Updated On : 18 Jul 2020 | 12:15 PM IST

Govt decides not to amend disability law for decriminalising minor offences

In a joint statement, around 125 disability rights organisations, civil society organisations and activists last week said they unequivocally register their strong protest against the proposal

Govt decides not to amend disability law for decriminalising minor offences
Updated On : 09 Jul 2020 | 2:50 PM IST

These robots may enable rehabilitation of people with mobility issues

According to the World Health Organization, more than one billion people worldwide suffer from some form of locomotion disability.

These robots may enable rehabilitation of people with mobility issues
Updated On : 02 Apr 2020 | 9:56 PM IST

The story of Nisha

Nisha was born with ichthyosis, a rare genetic skin condition. Probably for this reason, she was abandoned at birth and spent the first three weeks of her life in an orphanage

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Updated On : 20 Oct 2018 | 12:20 AM IST

Disability is a state of mind

Breaking out of societal moulds is brave in itself

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Updated On : 01 Sep 2017 | 11:02 PM IST

Why 12.1 million Indians with special needs are illiterate

As things stand, 45% of India's disabled population is illiterate, according to Census 2011

Why 12.1 million Indians with special needs are illiterate
Updated On : 05 Apr 2017 | 8:41 AM IST

Job profile defines disability

Commission observed permanent total disability would've to be determined by loss of earning capacity

Job profile defines disability
Updated On : 12 Jan 2017 | 2:16 AM IST

Don't lay off or demote employees for disability: Centre

The DoPT has amended rules to make it easier for such employees to continue in service or to get invalid pension

Don't lay off or demote employees for disability: Centre
Updated On : 12 Oct 2016 | 2:35 PM IST

Govt renames disability dept; 'divyang' replaces 'viklang'

Modi in his Mann Ki Baat last year had said physically challenged people have a 'divine ability' and the term 'divyang' should be used for them

Govt renames disability dept; 'divyang' replaces 'viklang'
Updated On : 24 May 2016 | 7:14 PM IST