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High Court websites now have captchas, accessible to physically disabled p
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): With an aim to make the digital infrastructure of the Indian judicial system more accessible, all High Court websites will now have captchas that are accessible to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), informed the Ministry of Law and Justice on Sunday.
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Request made to prioritise persons with disabilities during COVID-19 test
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): The Department for Empowerment of Person with Disabilities on Thursday requested the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to issue directions to the states and union territories to make a special provision in COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and treatment ce
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Microsoft, FICCI launch whitepaper on inclusion of persons with disabiliti
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 8 (ANI): Microsoft in collaboration with industry body FICCI on Monday released a whitepaper underscoring the potential of technology in accelerating inclusive growth for India with a focus on enhancing accessibility for persons with disabilities (PwDs).
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AICB welcomes Telangana High Court ruling asking State Government to set u
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India] May 26 (ANI/BusinessWire India): P Chokka Rao, Secretary of All India Confederation of the Blind (AICB) welcomed Telangana High Court's Ruling asking Telangana state government to set up a separate fund for PWDs (Persons with Disabilities).
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Rights of PwD's must be protected, says Naveen Patnaik
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 4 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday said that persons with disabilities (PwDs) are an important part of the society and asked all concerned to ensure that they are not deprived of their rights.
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Odisha-based visually impaired man to receive national award for empowerme
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Paralakhemundi (Odisha) [India] Dec 1 (ANI): A visually impaired person named Niranjan Behera from Paralakhemundi town in Gajapati district has been selected as 'Best Individual for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities' (PWDs) and will receive the national award from President Ram Nat
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Odisha: OSDMA to launch special cell for PwDs
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Odisha [India], Aug 21 (ANI): Considering the special needs and vulnerability of the Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and mainstreaming their needs into disaster management, Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) has decided to open a separate cell for them.
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62 lakh PwDs registered through 'Accessible Elections' during 2019 polls:
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 28 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday said that a total of 62,63,701 Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) were registered through 'Accessible Elections', an initiative taken by the poll conducting body to ensure the participation of PwDs.
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AIF and NCPEDP organized round table discussion on "Future Focused Skill D
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI/NewsVoir): Over 50 representatives from the corporate sector and skill development agencies participated in a round-table discussion organized by the American India Foundation (AIF) and National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP).
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Firefox organises #EverydayAbility Paramotoring event in Delhi NCR for per
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 18 (ANI-NewsVoir): Today, Firefox Bikes and Adventure Beyond Barriers Foundation organised '#EverydayAbility,' an inclusive event that witnessed able-bodied individuals as well as Persons with Disability (PwDs) participating in 'Paramotoring' activity at the Flyboy Aer
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