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Role-playing disability promotes distress, discomfort: Study
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr. 12 (ANI): While it may be done for a good cause, a recent study reveals that disability simulations often result in feelings of fear, apprehension and pity toward those with disabilities.
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Here's how you can prevent avoidable child disabilities during pregna
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar. 26 (ANI): Disabilities in children are difficult to diagnose and are often seen in the form of subtle signs like social awkwardness, withdrawal, hyperactivity or inability to focus on a particular task at hand etc.
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Private organisations, corporates should develop fund to support disables:
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar. 21 (ANI): While the government is doing its bit to empower the persons with disabilities under the Accessible India Campaign, the private sector should also develop a fund to help such people gain sustainable employment or become entrepreneurs, Union Minister of State
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'Enable Travel' powered by Cox & Kings to make travel ba
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 16 (ANI): In a move to make tourism more inclusive and accessible, Enable Travel - India's first Accessible Holiday initiative was launched to cater to the travel aspirations of people with disabilities. A ground-breaking initiative in the area of accessible touri
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Fathers beware! Doing cocaine while planning family may affect your son�
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb. 24 (ANI): A team of US researchers warn, fathers, who do cocaine at the time of conceiving a child, may be putting their son at risk of learning disabilities and memory loss.
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Herbalife Nutrition Partners with Special Olympics Bharat to train athlete
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb. 21 (ANI-BusinessWire India): Herbalife, a global nutrition company, announced its partnership with Special Olympics Bharat (SOB) to support and encourage athletes with intellectual disabilities in India.
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Delhi HC issues notice to SDMC, Delhi Govt.
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, [India], Feb. 14 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed Delhi Government and South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) to place on record within six weeks the school wise details of children with disabilities and nature of disability studying in government-run schools.
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Brain teasers may protect against mild cognitive impairment
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C., Jan.31 (ANI): Keeping your brain busy and sharp with a steady flow of activities is likely you help you fight against mild brain disabilities.
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PM elated over passage of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill in Parl
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his delight on the passage of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill 2016 in Parliament despite ruckus post the demonetisation move.
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National Award Winning NGO Samarthanam Trust opens Delhi Center
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 16 (ANI): National Award Winning NGO, Samarthanam Trust, for the Disabled opens Samarthanam Delhi Center with the support of Citi Foundation to cater to people with disabilities and provide them with suitable opportunities across various sectors.
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LS passes Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 16 (ANI): The Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill 2016, which replaces the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act 1995.
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Rajya Sabha adopts Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill 2014
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 14 (ANI): The Rajya Sabha today adopted the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014 moved by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
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