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The Voice of FOD, now focuses on the topic of disability awareness especially in this year, where Census is gripping on the general population....can we work towards getting some of US counted....
Centre's guidelines for disabled-friendly environment
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Centres-guidelines-for-disabled-friendly-environment/articleshow/50231435.cms
Rafiq Khan, who is bound to wheelchair, faces numerous problems at marriage halls, bus stops and while walking on footpaths.
Making restaurant visits 'a pleasure' for India's disabled
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35118750
Meet Nipun Malhotra whose campaign made a popular food app list wheelchair-friendly restaurants in Indian cities.
Government to pay disabled workers 70% of back wages as class action ends
http://www.theguardian.com/law/2015/dec/18/government-to-pay-disabled-workers-70-of-back-wages-as-class-action-ends
The legal battle began in 2012 after two workers stood up against a scheme which paid some employees as little as $1 an hour.
‘No one expects people with disabilities to have a family’
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/dec/19/cerebral-palsy-disability-parent-child-mother-pregnancy
Cerebral palsy didn’t rob Aideen Blackborough of the desire to become a mother – but she faced other obstacles, from prejudice to logistics and, not least, her own fears
Florida dad vows to take disabled daughter to all 50 US states by age 18
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/12/17/florida-dad-vows-to-take-disabled-daughter-to-all-50-us-states-by-age-18.html
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Disabled Indian girl wins New Zealand award...
Read more at: http://english.manoramaonline.com/news/diaspora/disabled-indian-girl-muskan-devta-wins-new-zealand-award.html
A 16-year-old girl, having a condition called hemiplegia, has won a prestigious award constituted to honour outstanding achievements of New Zealanders with disabilities
Disabled Kendrapada man seeks assistance from govt
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Disabled-Kendrapada-man-seeks-assistance-from-govt/articleshow/50180244.cms
Life was good for Kanhu Charana Behera, 47, of Jenapur village in Jajpur district until May 28 last year.
ISIS issues fatwa to kill disabled children. Is this the height of inhumanity?
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/isis-issues-fatwa-to-kill-disabled-children-is-this-the-height-of-inhumanity/1/547274.html
In an appalling incident, ISIS has issued a fatwa to kill children suffering with Down
Storybook Farm: Queensland's haven for disabled animals offers hope and healing
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-14/storybook-farm-queensland-haven-for-disabled-animals/7025640
A little farm with a big heart is helping three-legged dogs, blind horses and anxious donkeys live long and happy lives.
Make universities, colleges disabled friendly: DHE
https://in.news.yahoo.com/universities-colleges-disabled-friendly-dhe-223100175.html
Draft code exempts 14 places from having toilets for disabled
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Draft-code-exempts-14-places-from-having-toilets-for-disabled/articleshow/50156550.cms
However, this is not mandatory for 14 other kinds of public places including office buildings, cinemas, convention halls, theatres, art galleries, libraries, museums, hotels, restaurants, schools and educational institutions.
Minister issues apology after bid to recruit more disabled employees derailed by choice of test centre venues
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/india/12008044/Indian-Railways-holds-disabled-recruitment-drive-on-top-floor-with-no-lifts.html
Minister issues apology after bid to recruit more disabled employees derailed by choice of test centre venues
New TV Series Features Young Adults With Down Syndrome
https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2015/11/16/new-tv-series-down-syndrome/20963/
The production company behind "Keeping up with the Kardashians" and other reality television staples will debut a new documentary series following young adults with Down syndrome.
Customer ‘Fired’ For Criticizing Employee With Autism
https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2015/11/17/customer-fired-autism/20970/
A restaurant has found itself overwhelmed with support after its owner shared a Facebook post standing up to mistreatment of an employee with developmental disabilities.
Indian rail's plan to hire disabled people backfires
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-34876533
Indian Railways fails to provide disabled-friendly exam centres to all candidates in a hiring test specially planned for them.
Puri Temple Gate Opened for Disabled
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/Puri-Temple-Gate-Opened-for-Disabled/2015/11/20/article3137028.ece
Empowering the disabled: India Inclusion Summit takes place 20-21 November
http://www.ibtimes.co.in/empowering-disabled-india-inclusion-summit-takes-place-20-21-november-655647
IIS 2015 hosts eminent personalities who focus on empowering people with disabilities.
Railways asks disabled to climb 2-3 floors to sit for test
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Railways-asks-disabled-to-climb-2-3-floors-to-sit-for-test/articleshow/49853144.cms
It was meant to be an inclusive gesture towards the differently-abled.
'Sambhav' empowering the disabled
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/delhi/-sambhav-empowering-the-disabled/158847.html
NEW DELHI:Having risen above all odds, persons with disability from over 24 countries are participating in a three-day festival "Sambhav 2015" in the national Capital to showcase their talents and prove that disability is not an obstacle to achieving their dreams.
Crisis-hit disabled rue govt apathy
http://bit.ly/1Og6K5q
There is no fuel. There is no cooking gas. And daily essentials are running out of stock in the market.
Ganjam dist goes online for disability certificate
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Ganjam-dist-goes-online-for-disability-certificate/articleshow/49826183.cms
There's good news for persons with disabilities.From next month, they will not have to make rounds of the chief district medical office (CDMO) or wait in queues to apply for and get their disability certificate.
Incredible India to Become Inclusive India – 5000 Public Places Will Be Made Disabled Friendly
http://www.thebetterindia.com/38687/inclusive-india-disabled-friendly-public-places/
75 A1, A and B category railway stations and International airports will be made disabled-friendly by July 2016.
S Corpn makes parking space for the disabled
]http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/S-Corpn-makes-parking-space-for-the-disabled/articleshow/49837585.cms
The differently abled might soon find parking their vehicles a less onerous task with the South Delhi Municipal Corporation initiating a project to reserve space for them at all existing parking sites.
95% disabled, JNU scholar battles huge odds to get PhD
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/95-disabled-JNU-scholar-battles-huge-odds-to-get-PhD/articleshow/49838286.cms
At a special convocation in the vice-chancellor's office recently, Jawaharlal Nehru University awarded a doctorate degree to Bunty Dada.
How ‘pay to stay’ housing will penalise disabled people like my daughter
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/nov/16/pay-to-stay-housing-scheme-penalise-disabled-people-george-osborne
My daughter is severely disabled and I have cancer. Not only is there is hardly any housing for us, George Osborne’s pay to stay scheme will double our rent
Disabled Indian-origin cricketer beheaded in South Africa
http://www.ibnlive.com/cricketnext/news/disabled-indian-origin-cricketer-beheaded-in-south-africa-1165243.html
Nawaz Khan, 23, was allegedly lured to a forest near his home by his best friend Thandowakhe Duma, 21 and a traditional healer to a forest near his home, where he was attacked with a bush knife and beheaded, police said.
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, MSJE
"First International Film Festival for Persons with Disabilities, 2015"
______ 2 Nov, 2015, PIB Hall,Shastri Bhavan _____
"Announcement of shortlisted entries to IFFPD 2015"
The Department will announce the name of 40 shortlisted films to be showcased at IFFPD 2015 (1-3 Dec 2015) at a Press Conference in PIB Hall, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi.
Special Olympics Bharat
Khurram takes his training forward by holding indoor and outdoor football training sessions with Coaches in Delhi. The last day witnessed a delivery session with participation of Athletes.trainings in UP, Delhi, Special Olympics Bharat Karnataka..
75 railways stations, 5,000 buildings to get disabled-friendly in 7 months
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/75-railways-stations-5000-buildings-to-get-disabled-friendly-in-7-months/articleshow/49762308.cms
All international airports, 75 railways stations and 5,000 public buildings in the major cities will be made disabled-friendly by July.
First govt run film festival for disabled to conclude with global Day of Persons with Disability
http://www.indiantelevision.com/movies/hindi/first-govt-run-film-festival-for-disabled-to-conclude-with-global-day-of-persons-with-disability-151102
NEW DELHI: A total of 40 films including features, shorts and documentaries will be screened at the very first government-run International Film Festival for Persons with Disabilities (IFFPD) from 1 to 3 December in the capital. | First govt run film festival for disabled to conclude with global D…
http://www.thebetterindia.com/37004/ajit-babu-innovation/
“I hated being treated differently. I did not want anything involving sympathy,” says Ajit Babu.
Govt buildings face disabled-access test
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Govt-buildings-face-disabled-access-test/articleshow/49743091.cms
Japanese researchers find chimps caring for disabled infant
http://news.yahoo.com/japan-researchers-chimps-caring-disabled-infant-082219199.html
A chimpanzee mother cared for her disabled infant in the wild in Tanzania, Japanese researchers reported in a study published this week, research they hope will help in understanding the evolution of social care in humans. A team of Kyoto University researchers discovered that a "severely disabled"…
They Said She Wouldn’t Walk. So She Became a Biker, Swimmer and Athlete Instead! - See more at: http://www.thebetterindia.com/37073/deepa-malik-adventure-sports-disability-inspiring-paralympics/ .JfQTjGC8.dpuf
"The only disease I suffer from is happiness," says India’s first woman Paralympian.
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