The Election Commission has made arrangements to issue braille-enabled ballot papers at all polling booths in the state, as part of its efforts to ensure…
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National Autistic Society downplayed allegations against staff in meeting with relatives, says family
Spasmodic dysphonia groups criticise actor for crediting disability as inspiration for her doppelganger’s voice in Jordan Peele film
March 28, 2019 In a first, Pune airport is all set to introduce an exclusive waiting bay for disabled and elderly passengers outside the airport.…
Big Bazaar to launch Quiet Hour across 16 stores for shoppers on the autism spectrum on 1 April
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March 28, 2019 Crowded spaces, bright lights and loud music is not everyone’s idea of a fun, shopping experience. Elderly people for instance, or someone…
March 29, 2019 In 2017, participants of the event National Convention of Youth with Disabilities (NCYD) identified that not even one percent of educational institutions…
British Jamaican’s debut collection challenges Hughes’s description of deaf children
Written by Sumedha Sharma Unmindful of their disability, these feisty young people have embraced sports and are bringing laurels not just to their city but…
Disability hasn’t stopped these travellers from seeing the world. They talk about their experiences and offer tips on taking trips – and how the travel industry needs to change
Election Commission of India’s accessible election promises face the acid test. Will it perform or fail?
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March 27, 2019 The general elections are less than a month away and there are concerns that the promises made under the Accessible Election campaign…