Goa: The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is all set to roll out the red carpet to host the film fraternity in Goa. While cine-goers delight in watching films, the festival also ensures inclusivity and accessibility is maintained so as to spread the joy of cinema through all sections[Read More…]
Tag: Visually Impaired
RBI to develop app for visually impaired to help identify new notes
In an effort to help the visually impaired, the Reserve Bank of India is likely to develop an app that will help them identify new currency notes. The move came after an application was filed by advocate Rohti Dandriyal in a pending PIL filed by three advocates, a company secretary[Read More…]
No eyes, No ATMs: Tiruchy deprives visually challenged people of ATM cards
Tiruchy banks deprive visually impaired people of availing ATM facilities on the grounds of their disability. This has added to their troubles as now they have to stand in long queues of banks for money withdrawals. According to visually impaired people, this is a common practice across Tamil Nadu state[Read More…]
How to make Indian Monuments more Accessible to the Blind and Visually Impaired
Close your eyes and imagine yourself in the India Gate lawns, on a bright sunny day. What do you see? Groups of people with family and friends, picnic baskets in hand? Now imagine a blind person trying to find his/her way around the Amar Jawan Jyoti. He/she is likely to[Read More…]
Rahul Gandhi brings light
Harshitha C, a visually impaired Mount Carmel College student who spearheaded an initiative to scrap import duties on specialised equipment for the blind, passed her Bcom examinations with distinction in all subjects. She has received a congratulatory letter (accessed exclusively by Newsd) from Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi which reads, “As[Read More…]