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Frame proper guidelines for granting scribe to disabled for exams: SC

The bench allowed the appeal of MBBS graduate Vikas Kumar by setting aside the verdict of the Delhi HC which had endorsed the views of the Central Administrative Tribunal denying him the scribe

NDA govt committed to welfare of differently abled: Thawarchand Gehlot

The NDA governmentis committed to empower people with disabilities and bring them in mainstream of the society by providing aids and assistive devices, Thawarchand Gehlot said

If vendors included for foodgrain distribution, why not disabled: HC asks

The Delhi High Court said if cobblers, street vendors and domestic help can be included as categories for disbursal of subsidised foodgrains under the food security law, then why not disabled persons

Letter to BS: Extending reservation to physically disabled a welcome step

It is the duty of the government to enable a level-playing field where persons with disabilities can participate on an equal basis with others.

Persons with disabilities form less than 0.5% of staff in India's top firms

Their share in the general population is 2.21 per cent according to the 2011 census, and may be between 10-15 per cent going by global averages

53% of top Indian firms have male to female employee ratio of 10:1: Study

A total of 103 companies have actually reported a reduction in the number of women employees

No place is off limits! Tips for smooth travel for people with disability

Asking your airline for assistance, either at the time of booking or a few days before your trip, will make your time at the airport much easier

Disabled may get 5% quota in colleges from next session

Any person who contravenes any provision of act will be punished with a maximum fine of Rs 5 lakh