B'luru social activist among winners of Helen Keller award

B'luru social activist among winners of Helen Keller award

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Happy Dasara and Durga puja

Wish you Happy Dasara 

May this Dasara,
light up for you.
The hopes of Happy times,
And dreams for a year full of smiles!
Wish you Happy Dasara and Durga PUja

BHAVYA REHABILITATION CLINIC celebrating 3rd "FOUNDATION DAY".EARLY RISERS,

BHAVYA REHABILITATION CLINIC is a child development clinic which is providing rehabilitative services to children with special needs in east delhi. We are happy to inform you that we are celebrating our 3rd "FOUNDATION DAY".EARLY RISERS,is our another unit which caters to the schooling needs of children with intellectual and physical disability.

On the eve of our"'FOUNDATION DAY"we cordially invite you as or prime guest.we will be glad to see you witnessing the event.Time and venue of the event is 31ST OCTOBER, SATURDAY, 5.30-8.30PM at HINDI BHAVAN auditorium,Vishnu Digamber marg,Rau's avenue.

Amity Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Amity University Uttar Pradesh is going to organize 2nd National Conference on "Skill Development: A Dynamic Approach towards Inclusive Society

Amity Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Amity University Uttar Pradesh is going to organize 2nd National Conference on "Skill Development: A Dynamic Approach towards Inclusive Society for Persons with Disability" on 20-21 November 2015 Approved by Rehabilitation Council of India, New Delhi
(CRE Status Accredited).

Original and unpublished research papers/theme papers are invited from professionals, research scholars, academician, scientist, parents, organizations and students of Master Degree

Abstract submission deadline:
2nd November, 2015
Notification of Acceptance (After peer Review): 6th November, 2015
Full Paper submission Deadline:
10th November, 2015

All papers accepted in the Conference (full paper) will be published in the conference compendium with ISBN number.

Registration Fees- 1500/- only through DD in favor of "Amity University Uttar Pradesh" or cash.

For More Details Contact- Organizing Secretory
Mr. Naveen Singh (Asst.Prof) Mob- 8750339257, Email- nsingh57@amity.edu;
Mr. Saurabh Kumar Mishra, (Asst. Prof),
Mob. No.8826775602
E-mail- skmishra1@amity.edu;

Good nNews

Happy to report that IIT Council has decided to waive off fees for our physically challenged students.

Smriti Zubin Irani 

HRD Minister  (Govt.of India)  

PM Narendra Modi rrives at Facebook headquarters received by CEO Mark Zuckerberg. #DigitalIndia

Renu Vidya Mandir (Instituteducation,of special educationVocational Rehabilitation Training & Research

Renu Vidya Mandir (Institute Of Special Education, Vocational Rehabilitation Training & Research ) Manage By Shree Rameshwar Seva Sanshthan , Khewra Meerut Road Bahalgarh,Sonepat,Haryana 131021,started hostel in your city for persons with, Mental Retardation. Cerebral Palsy, ASD., Speech And Language Delay, Hyperactivity And ADDH, Behavioral Problem And Developmental Delay:
 The parents/family member may utilize the services for their children to keep them under professional care for 24 hour boarding and lodging.Parents who wish to avail this service need to send their request in advance. This facility is a first come-first serve basis and there is a separate facility for males and females.
 We have only 25 seats. For further details please contact:  Hostel Manager Mr.Vijender Singh Mob.No.8572899976
 Jasbir Sing Manager School. Mob.No. 8572899975 Dr.Devanand Pandey,
 Principal, Renu Vidya Mandir, Mob.No. 8572899973

For disabled in Agra, using ATMs an uphill climb

Agra: Withdrawing money from an ATM may seem like the easiest thing to do. Not if you are disabled. For 23-year-old Virendar, who is suffering from partial paralysis, and scores of other people like him, withdrawing money from an ATM is a challenge which they don't wish to face daily, as there are no ramps available at ATM booths in Agra.

There are 476 ATM booths in Agra, of which 386 are of public sector banks and 90 are private, while 26 are cash deposit machines. But not a single bank has given a second thought about providing a mere ramp for those who can't walk easily up or down stairs.

Mahima Chaudhary, a 27-year-old chartered accountant who lost both her legs in an accident said, "I never go to the ATM, it's either my husband or brother who withdraws cash for me. When I am in Chennai or Delhi at my relatives', I prefer to make withdrawals myself."

According to lead district manager of all banks in Agra, Pankaj Saxena,"We know there are no ramps at any ATM booths across Agra, but I don't believe that banks are ready to invest in building them, as there are not many specially challenged customers. However, as per RBI guidelines, most banks have installed audible instructions and Braille keypad-enabled ATMs to make them accessible to people with disabilities."

Chandra Prakash Pal, assistant professor and head of orthopedics department in SN Medical College said, "In the absence of ramps or proper support, physically challenged people or those who have fractured legs and need crutches or wheelchair to move will suffer acute pain if they have to walk upstairs to withdraw cash from ATMs, which are installed at a height. It is as if you are putting the weight of another person on their shoulders by making them walk up or down stairs. The authorities concerned should provide such basic infrastructure at every possible place, apart from ATM booths."

Speaking anonymously, a senior official of the district disabled welfare department told TOI that, considering the difficulties faced by specially challenged people, the directorate of disabled welfare has asked all the districts across the state to send proposals about solutions and requirements they need to develop infrastructure in public offices and departments, so as to reduce the burden and make access to such places by specially challenged people easy.

DR. Himangshu Das is appointed as Director, NIEPMD CHENNAI.

its great news our  mentor ,Guide and all time favorite Dr.Himangshu Das

is now Director of NIEPMD,Chennai....Many many congratulations sir ,thank you so much for your love,care n support... we the people India team  

Happy janmashtami..

Happy janmashtami.. may lord krishna showers all his blessing on you.May you get a lot of Happines,Joy in life.. 

Today is a special day as someone special was born;

To fight against inhumanity

To save the trust in God Happy Krishna Janamashtami wish 

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi releasing the commemorative coins of Rs. 125 & Rs. 10 to mark 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi releasing the commemorative coins of Rs. 125 & Rs. 10 to mark 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, on eve of the #TeachersDay, at Manekshaw Centre, in New Delhi on September 04, 2015.The Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Smt. Smriti Irani, the Ministers of State for Human Resource Development, Prof. (Dr.) Ram Shankar Katheria and Shri Upendra Kushwaha and the Minister of State for Finance, Shri Jayant Sinha are also seen.

Wish You Happy Teachers Day

Thank you for teaching me how to read and write, for
Guiding me to distinguish between what is wrong and
What is right. For allowing me to dream and soar as a kite,
Thank you for being my friend, mentor and light.

Enable India LETS BUILD AN INCLUSIVE INDIA!! India's first virtual job fair for people with disability

Enable India LETS BUILD AN INCLUSIVE INDIA!! India's first virtual job fair for people with disability!!https://video.xx.fbcdn.net/hvideo-xap1/v/t42.1790-2/11992912_10153720826827873_1566305931_n.mp4?efg=eyJybHIiOjMwMCwicmxhIjo1MTIsInZlbmNvZGVfdGFnIjoibGVnYWN5X3NkIn0%3D&rl=300&vabr=97&oh=332795f94e4600fcccca46ce9cbf68df&oe=55E9DB6Fhttps://video.xx.fbcdn.net/hvideo-xap1/v/t42.1790-2/11992912_10153720826827873_1566305931_n.mp4?efg=eyJybHIiOjMwMCwicmxhIjo1MTIsInZlbmNvZGVfdGFnIjoibGVnYWN5X3NkIn0%3D&rl=300&vabr=97&oh=332795f94e4600fcccca46ce9cbf68df&oe=55E9DB6F

Suvarna Raj at National Assembly (South Korea).

 Suvarna Raj  was during the Opening Ceremony of "World Assembly for Women with Disabilities" at Korean National Assembly.

Benzy at - Walk with a Difference.held on 20th August 2015 at Siri Fort Auditorium,

 Banzy Differently Abled - Walk with a Difference.held on 20th August 2015 at Siri Fort Auditorium,

UMANG'S WORKSHOP FOR BLIND, DEAF GIRLS

Shimla: Umang Foundation is organizing a workshop for our daughters with blindness and deafness, studying in Portmore School/ RKMV College, on "Menstrual Hygiene and Reproductive Health" on 6th September( Sunday) at YMCA, near The Ridge, from 10 AM. A first of its kind in northern India, the workshop will be conducted by Dr. Alok Sharma and other specialist doctors from Kamla Nehru Hospital. This program will be very useful for the participants as such topics are rarely discussed in our rural hill - society and sources of information of our blind and deaf girls are still very limited. All girl students/ ladies associated with Umang Foundation are also requested to be the part of this workshop and reach before 10 AM.

EnAble India was at the Conference on Engage Ability,

EnAble India was at the Conference on EngageAbility, hosted jointly by the CII and the Disability NGO Alliance (DNA) last Friday where we talked about hiring persons with disability, the CSR Act, and the way forward for NGOs. Both our founders, Shanti and Dipesh, moderated sessions at the conference.The event had live Kannada translationr, a sign language interpreter for people with hearing impairment, and live tweeting of the proceedings with ‪#‎EngageAbility‬ for people who were following the conference at home.

[Image Description: A picture of Shanti's panel, and one picture of Dipesh delivering the Vote of Thanks, with a sign language interpreter in the foreground]

Inspiring Story: Samuel Mani - When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe then you will be successful

Samuel Mani was born with cerebral palsy, but that did not mow down his spirits. During his birth, there were a few complications that left him with a permanent physical disability. But what made him different from others, was not his appearance, but his grit and persistence to grow up like any normal kid. Mani has adapted the perceptions of society towards differently-abled and has made his peace with it. He does not seek support and is determined enough to reach his goals on his own.

Mani rightly quotes:

All my struggles are my own, all my victories are my own.

The Spastic Society of Northern India is where Samuel did his schooling from, the institution is now known as Action for Ability Development & Inclusion Hauz Khas, Delhi. His efforts didn’t go in vain, and he received immense support from people around him, be it his special educators, therapists or rehabilitators. Samuel cleared his class 10th exams and then 12th exams from St Mary School. He was motivated enough to study further, and he did, yes, he earned his graduation degree from Delhi University in Commerce stream. And, now it was time to face the real world challenges but, due to the typical mindset of people, Samuel didn’t land up with a job for two years. That is when the thought of arranging his own set-up. He took a course in computer hardware and software learning and founded a firm called Neutron Computers.

Mani is a strong-headed man who is not only financially independent, but also provides employment to five other people. Speaking about Neutron Computers, he says that sometimes it is good and sometimes it is not. He believes that had he been an ordinary person, business would have shaped out better. It is not his business he fights for, but against the mindset of people. Initially, he had problems settings up his venture as the idea was unique in itself to people. Nobody had heard of such a thing from a differently-abled person.

Samuel doesn’t care what people say about him and doesn’t look out for sympathy or support.

He speaks his mind saying:

Call me whatever you want, I don’t care. I earn my living, support my family, and that is the only important thing to me.

Though, it wasn’t a cake walk for him to set-up his business. He did face a lot of challenges, but his determination led him to a good future. Samuel has a positive outlook and has never been afraid of challenges thrown his way.

Eventually, his efforts paid off after years of dedication, and his work is now being recognised. Mani, proudly voices out that, people are now getting to know that only a person is disabled, but not the company or the work.

Samuel bagged the title of being the first Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher in India. He has been associated with the technology giant for the last eight years, and that has helped him get recognition and some good amount of work. He now has a number of clients like Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal, Evangelical Fellowship of India, Rehabilitation Council of India, Business and Communication Foundation, Bible Society of India, Business and Communication Foundation, Avana India, A.A.D.I. and more.

We all have something to learn from Samuel Mani's life and his ideologies. He swam against the tide and did the unthinkable.

Samuel’s Achievements
Founded Neutron Computers First Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher in India. Attended Microsoft India's annual conference as their partner in Bangkok in 2007. Provides Employment to five people in his Neutron Computers.

Happy Raksha Bandhan

Invitation of applications for National Overseas Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

Application for Scholarships-Last dt extended upto 30-09-2015
“Last dt extended upto 30-09-2015 – Application for Pre-matric, post- matric & Top Class Education scholarship in www.scholarships.gov.in”

'National Sports Day'

Wish to all athletes, Sports and Paralympic Sports.💐💐💐
- Pt Vikas Sharma (Social Activist, persons with disabilities, Writer) 
Disabled Helpline Foundation, India

Expanding sports for the disabled | The Japan Times

Expanding sports for the disabled | The Japan Times

CII to sign MoU ‘Disability NGO Alliance

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Karnataka is planning to sign an MoU with the ‘Disability NGO Alliance’ (DNA) to address the challenges of corporate engagements in the social/NGO sector for disability.

The MoU is expected to be signed during the conference ‘Engage Ability’ to address the challenges of corporate engagements for disability. CII plans to host an event called ‘Sangam’ during the month of February 2016 in Bengaluru.

“The alliance will provide a broad umbrella for activities and help their member organizations to effectively work in the disability sector,” said Aroon Raman, Convenor, CII CSR Panel.

Raman further said “CII Karnataka has identified several broad areas like capacity building of NGOs where we can recognize successful NGOs, look into their plans and necessities, and identify the areas for CSR.”

CII Karnataka has already done fair amount of work and has identified many areas for CSR. It has also plans to sign an MoU with Disability NGO Alliance with the aim of making Karnataka the number one employer of people with disabilities.

V S Basavaraj, Executive Director, APD, and Secretary, DNA said “As a launch of the partnership, CII & DNA have conceived and put together an event relevant to both sectors and providing a long term annual platform for stakeholders to meet discuss, review and plan their efforts. The government of India has responded by deputing three of its senior most IAS officers for Engage Ability 2015.”

He pointed out that there are several stakeholders in promoting the goal of a disability-inclusive society. DNA comes with an in-depth study of the challenges faced by various stakeholders

Intel releases Hawking's Speech Program

Intel releases Hawking's Speech Program for free

One Day National Workshop for Women with Disabilities organized

One Day National Workshop for Women with Disabilities organized by Shanta Memorial Rehabilitation Centre at Bhubaneswar

Mother TERESA birth Anniversary

Introduction | Disabilities | UNICEF

Introduction | Disabilities | UNICEF

Kapil Mishra, Law and Tourism Minister, Govt of Delhi, he is good human being & very sincere about #disability ities and #Accessible Tourism in Delhi soon.

Pardeep Raj After long time met his friend Kapil Mishra, Law and Tourism Minister, Govt of Delhi, he is good human being & very sincere about #disability. He promised to do work on the Policy of Persons with Disabilities of Delhi and #Accessib tourism in Delhi soon.

Asanas on wheelchair: Guru Syed Pasha takes yoga to the differently abled ... read more on social.yourstory.com

More than four decades ago, in the ragi town of Anekal, Syed Salahuddin Pasha was born to a Muslim family which traces its lineage to physicians who worked for the Kings of Mysore. “We come from a family of healers,” he says. So it was only natural that Syed would continue his ancestors’ legacy. His practise of yoga began when he was only a child of six, slim and nimble. Of his religious heritage, he unequivocally states, “I have studied the surah and the shloka. No religion teaches you not to learn good things from others. I feel, personally, it is my moral responsibility to teach yoga, because it is about equality, equity and empowerment.” Guru Pasha felt if there was a community that desperately needed a union of the soul, mind and body, it was the differently abled one. Over 40 years, he developed a philosophy of yoga to bring persons of disability (POD) back into the world they had been forced out of by a country considered one of the worst places to be disabled. For Guru Pasha, much like his counterparts, yoga isn’t a fad, but a philosophy of life. A follower of men like Swami Vivekananda and Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, the foundation of his yoga lies in the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali, a 400 C.E. compiler of the sutra. When he teaches yoga to the differently abled, Guru Pasha’s ultimate goal is for his students to attain balance in pancha bhoota, the elements that make the Universe. It’s not simply a series of yoga-like exercises, but a mélange of music, dance, chants, postures and spirituality. “I not only want to teach them yoga, but want them to heal themselves,” says Guru Pasha, “through karma yoga, dharma yoga and adhyatma yoga.” He also believes that being one with nature is important for many people to start their healing and self-discovery, and eventually break out of their husk. In his earlier days of study, the Guru would perform his padmasana, shavasana and pranayama on water. “The disability that people have may be a birth defect, an accident, disorder or mental disability. Yoga simply brings them confidence; it brings out their outstanding abilities – their inner strength.” For instance, Guru Pasha’s wheelchair-bound students perform shirshasana and mayurasana, two of the most difficult asanas, on wheelchairs, as part of complex dance routines. “The wheelchair becomes part of the body. It opens their physical and mental blockages, which tells them not to feel disabled. It really does transform the way they look at life; it makes them independent.” At Ability Unlimited Foundation, a charity organisation Guru Pasha founded, yoga is practised as a fusion of  dance therapy, music therapy, traditional yoga therapy, group therapy and colour therapy. Dozens of students overcome physical and mental challenges to don prismatic designs and perform yogic dances on stage. “Dance is nothing but yoga. When you practise the most difficult jati, you cannot miss a single tala. So their concentration level increases in yogic dances.” Running an organisation around yoga has its own difficulty, especially when the students are differently abled. “Each person’s disability is different. I have to do lot of counselling with them, their parents and what background he or she comes from,” says Guru Pasha. For many, it takes years to heal the psychological trauma or depression that comes with disability. On his work with tsunami-affected children with disabilities, he says, “They had totally become lost. I used meditation to calm them, to remove the state of fear in their mind, which was very strong.” It’s a slow and gradual process, which, Guru Pasha believes, is how yoga should be primarily practiced. If you want to live like the tortoise, then you must slow down; but if you become a dog, then your life will be short, too, he says. As the popularity of yoga increases, so does its transformation into a glamourous commercial product to be sold. If anything, yoga has become an expensive affair, a lucrative business or a gimmick where thousands sit together to perform a few asanas. “I call it scrap,” retorts Guru Pasha. “Yoga has to be learnt from a guru shishya parampara. I don’t want to name gurus, but you can’t just say ‘do this’ and ‘do that’. This applies to able-bodied people, too. How will you know what problem a gentleman has? Yoga has to be one-on-one. I do medical yoga with a friend, and we do it very seriously! When you have hurt your back, how can you do chakras? You have to only do asanas which don’t affect your vertebral column – the home of all the seven chakras – which is the tree of your body.”   For a man who learnt yoga out in the open, barefeet and dressed in cotton, he has strong reservations against those who’ve turned yoga into a fad where you spend thousands of rupees on tights and mats. For a few weeks leading up to the International Yoga Day, a puerile quarrel had broken between political factions over yoga. Being a Muslim yogic, Guru Pasha says, “I see myself as a symbol of national integration.” For the Guru, the humming of millions circumambulating the Ka’aba, the Vedic chants, the Christian hymns and every spiritual recitation that is repeated over a rosary is a divine vibration with one meaning: unity of the mind, body and soul. His only imperative is to bring that experience to a historically neglected community. He says, “My individual opinion… is that everyone should practice yoga.” Even prayer, after all, is a suryanamaskara. ... 

Educational News, Uttar Pradesh, AMU VC approved the implementation of the provisions of Persons with Disabilities Act

Educational News, Uttar Pradesh, AMU VC approved the implementation of the provisions of Persons with Disabilities Act

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Jhalak Dikhhla Ja Reloaded contestant Subhreet Kaur has been an inspiration for everyone who has seen her performing on the Jhalak stage despite her physical disability. From the judges to guests to the viewers, everyone is left spellbound by her performance every week.

However, from this week, Subhreet will now wear a prosthetic leg during her dance performance that was gifted to her by mentor Ganesh Hegde last week. He had made special efforts to find a centre which provided prosthetic leg. She was very happy and had promised the audience that she will dance on both her feet from next week.

Subhreet took to Twitter to thank Ganesh for his efforts. She tweeted:

Accessible India Campaign logo finalized. Come and Make India Accessible with us. Accessible India: Empowered India.

After Swachh Bharat, Modi government to launch 'Accesible India' to help physically challenged people

                                                        Samarthyam India

After Swachh Bharat, Modi government to launch 'Accesible India' to help physically challenged people

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CALL CENTRE LEARNERSHIP FOR PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY

CALL CENTRE LEARNERSHIP FOR PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY

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Admin, Office & Support, Western Cape CPT - CBD

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EXCITING TRAINING OPPORTUNITY FOR CANDIDATES LIVING WITH DISABILITIES TRUWORTHS HEAD OFFICE: CALL CENTRE

Key Responsibilities:

Good Communication skills and vocal style

Confident and assertive

Passion for Interacting telephonically with customers

High degree of patience and tolerance

Positive attitude

Self motivated and driven with a competitive edge

Strong customer orientation

Able to use a computer

Data capturing, processing and mental agility skills

Good listening skills

Key Requirements:

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Basic computer literacy

Availability and willingness to work shift hours

Access to reliable transport

Matric NOT a necessity.

If you are interested, please bring copies of your CV, Certified ID, Proof of Disability, certified copy of school report to DWDE Offices, 3rd Floor, Sunclare Building, 21 Dreyer Street Claremont on Wednesday 26 August 2015.

Regards

DWDE

Closing date: 25 August 2015

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Bhagawad Gita on wheels

  Famous Guru ji Syed Sallauddin Pasha Ability Unlimited Foundation  team performance on Bhagawad Gita on wheels by physical challenged and hearing impaired boys and girls.  on 20^thaugust  2015  at Siri FORT Auditorium

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WELL BEING SPECIAL SCHOOL team performance — with Rita Vats at Siri Fort Auditorium.