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TopicAccessibility

Topic: Accessibility

Rajya Sabha seats, budget allocation — disability rights groups issue unique manifesto

A a separate census, Ayushman Bharat-like scheme for people with disabilities & better sports facilities also among demands in manifesto released by rights groups.

Becoming disabled-friendly is what makes phones truly smart. Manufacturers are listening

Apple has built features like detection mode, which allow blind people or people with low vision to navigate doors, objects and people in their surroundings.

What’s missing in govt’s plan to secure ‘accessibility’ for persons with disabilities

The Draft National Policy for Persons with Disabilities lays down specific commitments, but fails to account for three crucial factors.

AICTE wants to create model ‘disability-friendly’ institutes, orders accessibility audit

The initiative aims to establish at least one ‘disability-friendly’ technical institute in each state. Some institutes have already been identified for ‘accessibility audit’.

Health data cannot be fragmented and inaccessible. Modi govt needs a policy revamp

The discussion around the exchange of personal and sensitive health info has largely focused on aspects of security and privacy of the data.

Sign language is a language too. But not when Indian leaders appear on TV

The mandate for the government to act in accordance with the Rights of Persons with Disability Act is not a matter of discretion, it's a basic human right.

How a letter for better online classes for disabled students got lost between two ministries

With no help from govt, the Javed Abidi Foundation wrote to 284 universities and colleges, briefing them on issues faced by students with disabilities.

How can Deaf Indians call up Covid-19 helplines? Modi govt must take these steps immediately

Indian Sign Language must be made India’s 23rd official language. Until then, Deaf people will have to rely on mediocre interpreters and inaccessible healthcare against coronavirus.

2019 is EC’s Year of Accessible Elections but what we want is a disabled MP in Parliament

We urge the President of India to nominate people with disabilities to the Rajya Sabha to bring about tangible change in our lives.

On Camera

Sanjeev Sanyal says UPSC is poverty of aspiration. But it’s more about desperation

The most productive years of Indian youth gets wasted preparing for the UPSC. But they didn't create this system; the government did.

Why Tamil Nadu’s women make up nearly half of India’s female factory workforce

With an educated & skilled workforce, Tamil Nadu has a burgeoning industrial sector which has scored massive investments in automobiles, electronics, and even footwear.

BRO connects new axis to Ladakh, to be shortest route

The all-weather Nimmu-Padam-Darcha Road will connect Manali to Leh through Darcha and Nimmu on Kargil-Leh Highway.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.