Collector launches sewing centre in Punalvasal village Twelve women with disability in Punalvasal village, Peravurani Block, have been motivated to take up tailoring as a means of empowering themselves economically, thanks to the efforts of district officials and a major clothing retailer in Thanjavur. On Wednesday, Collector Dinesh Ponraj Oliver inaugurated a centre equipped with …
Project from Down Syndrome International wants to improve online representation of those with disabilities The digital world is still not a fully inclusive place. In a global study last year from the Institute of Digital Fashion, 60% of people said there was a lack of inclusivity in digital spheres, which can lead to the marginalization of certain communities …
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ART is a form of communication and expression, allowing artists from all backgrounds to tell stories on a blank canvas. At Artgene studio for differently-abled children, its owner and art teacher Eric Lai discovered that children had their own stories and talent even though they differed from others. “I realise that these children are not …
Skydiving out of a helicopter in the Khumbu region, Hari Budha Magar had one thing on his mind – Everest. Since 2016, Everest has been his dream as he wanted to become the first above-the-knee double amputee to climb the highest mountain on earth. Over the course of these six years, he has faced multiple setbacks. …
Narayana Nethralaya in collaboration with Acer India launched the PC + tablet-based software, ‘VisioNova’ designed for children suffering from Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). This initiative by Narayana Nethralaya and Acer India aims at breaking down barriers and providing patients with better access to treatment. Acer VisioNova, a path-breaking innovation was conceptualized as a mobile alternative …
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