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Zhou Changkui meets with World Blind Union president
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Zhou Changkui meets with World Blind Union president

China Daily  

cdpf.org.cn Updated: 2024-12-05 On Dec 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Zhou Changkui, chairperson of the Board of Executive Directors of the China Disabled Persons' Federation, met with a delegation led by Martin Williamson, president of the World Blind Union.The delegation was in Beijing for the Asia-Pacific information accessibility and assistive technology seminar. Zhou welcomed Williamson and his …

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High-tech assistive devices highlighted at expo
2 weeks, 6 days ago

High-tech assistive devices highlighted at expo

China Daily  

High-tech assistive devices highlighted at expo By CHENG SI China Daily Updated: Dec 05, 2024 Visitors interact with a robot guide dog at the Care & Rehabilitation Expo China 2024 in Beijing on Nov 29, 2024. CHEN XIAOGEN/FOR CHINA DAILY During a recent expo, Chinese participants showed their commitment to developing and popularizing high-tech assistive devices to improve the quality …

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Zomato receives National award for its livelihood project for persons with disabilities from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Zomato receives National award for its livelihood project for persons with disabilities from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India

Live Mint  

• Deepinder Goyal, Founder & CEO, Zomato, announces building of a new program to support children of delivery partners with disability • Zomato's livelihood project for persons with disabilities is focused on empowering individuals with disabilities as delivery partners | Commits to onboarding 5,000 persons with disabilities into the Zomato team NEW DELHI, Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zomato, India's …

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Telangana Govt Vows All Support to Disabled Community
3 weeks ago

Telangana Govt Vows All Support to Disabled Community

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The World Disability Day was celebrated on Tuesday — December 3 — to raise awareness about the challenges of the community as well as promote inclusivity among society. The National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People celebrated 25 years of Helen Keller Awards, honouring 17 exceptional individuals and organisations from across India who have championed the inclusion …

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28-Year-Old from UP Creates AI-Powered Glasses for the Visually Impaired
3 weeks ago

28-Year-Old from UP Creates AI-Powered Glasses for the Visually Impaired

Deccan Chronicle  

Lakhimpur Kheri: Talent knows no boundaries. A testament to this is 28-year-old Muneer Khan from Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh, whose innovations and technical skills have gained him global recognition.From a smart water bottle' to smart soil testing device,' and more recently, AI-enabled eye-glasses,' what makes his innovations stand out is their ability to improve everyday convenience for ordinary people. …

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28-year-old from UP village creates AI-enabled eye-glasses to help visually impaired
3 weeks ago

28-year-old from UP village creates AI-enabled eye-glasses to help visually impaired

Deccan Chronicle  

Lakhimpur Kheri: Talent knows no boundaries. From a 'smart water bottle' to a 'smart soil testing device,' and more recently, 'AI-enabled eye-glasses,' what makes his innovations stand out is their ability to improve everyday convenience for ordinary people. Speaking to PTI over the phone from the USA on Monday, Khan said, "Artificial intelligence-equipped eye-glasses for the visually impaired will be …

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High-tech assistive devices highlighted at expo
3 weeks, 1 day ago

High-tech assistive devices highlighted at expo

China Daily  

By CHENG SI | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-03 09:05 Visitors interact with a robot guide dog at the Care & Rehabilitation Expo China 2024 in Beijing on Nov 29, 2024. CHEN XIAOGEN/FOR CHINA DAILY During a recent expo, Chinese participants showed their commitment to developing and popularizing high-tech assistive devices to improve the quality of life for the elderly …

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China paves the way for easier living for people with disabilities
3 weeks, 1 day ago

China paves the way for easier living for people with disabilities

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China had supported approximately 1.18 million families with disabled members in renovating their homes to incorporate barrier-free facilities by the end of November this year, according to the China Disabled Persons' Federation. From 2021 to 2023, China helped almost 1.24 million disabled children receive rehabilitation services. By the end of 2023, China had established 12,463 rehabilitation centers employing …

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TG SOPs Empower Disabled Community
3 weeks, 1 day ago

TG SOPs Empower Disabled Community

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:Vasundhara Koppula, a person with 80 per cent locomotor disability caused by polio, was raised by a single mother. I then tried the department's incentive but even my certificates were not from AP so I had to roam for four months from one 'MeeSeva' centre to the next to get it changed as I had been living in Hyderabad for …

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Neuralink launches brain-computer interface trial for people with paralysis
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Neuralink launches brain-computer interface trial for people with paralysis

Live Mint  

Neuralink, the brain-technology company co-founded by Elon Musk, has announced the launch of the PRIME Study, a clinical trial for its fully implantable, wireless brain-computer interface. The trial aims to evaluate the safety of its N1 Implant and R1 surgical robot, while testing the ability of the BCI system to help individuals with quadriplegia control external devices like computers and …

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Systemic change, not saviours, true hero of disability inclusion
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Systemic change, not saviours, true hero of disability inclusion

Hindustan Times  

Mainstream Hindi cinema, with movies like Taare Zameen Par, Black, and most recently, Srikanth, has brought attention to the lives of children with disabilities, portraying their challenges and triumphs. While their bond is heartwarming, the teacher is portrayed as the singular force behind the girl’s growth, leaving out the broader support that true inclusive education demands. By framing one teacher …

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Neuralink Plans to Test Whether Its Brain Implant Can Control a Robotic Arm
54 years, 11 months ago

Neuralink Plans to Test Whether Its Brain Implant Can Control a Robotic Arm

Wired  

Elon Musk’s brain implant company, Neuralink, announced on Tuesday that it is launching a study to test its implant for a new use: allowing a person to control a robotic arm using just their thoughts. “We’re excited to announce the approval and launch of a new feasibility trial to extend BCI control using the N1 implant to an investigational assistive …

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Scientists create novel artificial muscles
1 month, 1 week ago

Scientists create novel artificial muscles

China Daily  

The 3D-printing of muscle fibers featured in HBO's sci-fi drama Westworld is truly awe-inspiring. The carbon materials, celebrated for their light weight, superior strength, outstanding electrical conductivity and pliability, have shown great potential in the realm of artificial muscles. While cyborgs demonstrate significant market potential, artificial muscles truly stand out. Amidst an aging population, artificial muscle technology has become increasingly …

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Scientists create novel artificial muscles
1 month, 1 week ago

Scientists create novel artificial muscles

China Daily  

The 3D-printing of muscle fibers featured in HBO's sci-fi drama Westworld is truly awe-inspiring. The carbon materials, celebrated for their light weight, superior strength, outstanding electrical conductivity and pliability, have shown great potential in the realm of artificial muscles. While cyborgs demonstrate significant market potential, artificial muscles truly stand out. Amidst an aging population, artificial muscle technology has become increasingly …

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China wins arm prosthesis competition
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China wins arm prosthesis competition

China Daily  

Xu Min and her team demonstrate her bionic prosthesis at a promotional event for Cybathlon 2024, which will attract 160 teams from across the world. Demonstrating China's strength in assistive technologies, a woman participant from Jiangsu province emerged winner in Cybathlon global finals recently held in Zurich, Switzerland. Wearing a robotic forearm prosthesis, the amputee, who lost her right forearm …

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China wins arm prosthesis competition
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China wins arm prosthesis competition

China Daily  

Xu Min and her team demonstrate her bionic prosthesis at a promotional event for Cybathlon 2024, which will attract 160 teams from across the world. Demonstrating China's strength in assistive technologies, a woman participant from Jiangsu province emerged winner in Cybathlon global finals recently held in Zurich, Switzerland. Wearing a robotic forearm prosthesis, the amputee, who lost her right forearm …

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Kerala Gets First Degree Programme in Prosthetics and Orthotics
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kerala Gets First Degree Programme in Prosthetics and Orthotics

The Hindu  

National Institute of Physical and Rehabilitation (NIPMR) in Kerala will launch a professional degree programme in prosthetics and orthotics (P&O). The programme will offer a duration of four and half years and will be affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS). The course will enable students to become P&O experts and will have immense opportunities for employment in …

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Blind Eye: A Revolutionary Invention by a Young Engineer Solves a Critical Problem for the Visually Impaired
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Blind Eye: A Revolutionary Invention by a Young Engineer Solves a Critical Problem for the Visually Impaired

New Indian Express  

Young innovator from Telangana, Tagire Ravi Kiran, has won first place at the imaGen Ventures Generation Unlimited Youth Challenge in Istanbul, Turkiye. His invention, BlindEye, is a wearable assistive device for the visually impaired. BlindEye offers a boost to the independence and mobility of visually impaired individuals by eliminating the reliance on traditional canes. The device has advanced sensors, a …

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ICMR gets U.N. award for successes in control of non-communicable diseases
3 months ago

ICMR gets U.N. award for successes in control of non-communicable diseases

The Hindu  

The Indian Council of Medical Research has received the prestigious 2024 @UN Inter-Agency Task Force Award for achievements in advancing multi-sectoral action on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases and mental health and the broader NCD-related Sustainable Development Goals, Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda announced on Wednesday. Delighted to share that ICMR has been honored with the prestigious …

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What is assistive technology and how is it helping Para athletes | Explained
3 months, 2 weeks ago

What is assistive technology and how is it helping Para athletes | Explained

The Hindu  

The sory so far: Indian para-athletes created history at the Paris Games by winning 27 medals as on Friday — surpassing the country’s previous best performance at the Games in 2021. India’s remarkable run at the Paralympic Games has been attributed to several factors — athlete classification, wider array of sports, bigger qualifying contingent, the Centre’s TOPS and the use …

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Anna University’s Centre for Medical Electronics becomes Biomedical Engineering Department
5 months ago

Anna University’s Centre for Medical Electronics becomes Biomedical Engineering Department

The Hindu  

India could take a lead in developing low-cost solutions and devices, said Sowmya Swaminathan, principal advisor, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. After commissioning the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Anna University here on Monday, she said there was a need for such a department that could develop indigenous devices and equipment. The department, earlier known as Centre for Medical …

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Sunny star Rashida Jones on acting with tennis balls and how it felt to film a show in Japan as a Black woman
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Sunny star Rashida Jones on acting with tennis balls and how it felt to film a show in Japan as a Black woman

ABC  

Rashida Jones has two things in common with the character she plays in the dark comedy-meets-technological thriller series, Sunny. Like Suzie Sakamoto, the actor feels fatigued by the identity politics that overshadow her everyday life back home in the US, she tells ABC RN's The Screen Show. Loading YouTube content Like Suzie, Jones found it 'relaxing not to be subject …

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The E2E Tech 100 track 2024
5 months, 4 weeks ago

The E2E Tech 100 track 2024

The Independent  

Paul Brooks - CCL Components Limited Established in 1997, CCL is proud to have built a long history of satisfied customers providing high quality power solutions for over 20 years. Turnover growth rate : 92% Region: London Sector: IT Services and IT Consulting 13. Turnover growth rate : 52% Region: Harlow Sector: Information Technology & Services 34. Turnover growth rate …

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Hyundai India distributes 72 assistive devices to specially-abled individuals in Bengaluru
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Hyundai India distributes 72 assistive devices to specially-abled individuals in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Hyundai Motor India has said that it will offer 684 technologically advanced assistive devices to people with various kinds of disabilities in the next three years. Under its social good initiative, Hyundai Motor India Foundation, the car manufacturer distributed 72 of these devices, including specially designed wheelchairs, hearing aids, digital kits for the visually-impaired, bionic limbs and other devices, to …

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