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Ludhiana: New device to make Braille learning easy, says admn
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Ludhiana: New device to make Braille learning easy, says admn

Hindustan Times  

Students at the Government Institute for the Blind at Braille Bhawan will receive an innovative electronic device — Annie — next week that would make Braille learning easy, said deputy commissioner Jitendra Jorwal on Tuesday. Deputy commissioner Jitendra Jorwal meets students with visual disability at the Government Institute for the Blind, Braille Bhawan,in Ludhiana on Tuesday. The device is expected …

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Government grants special casual leave to visually impaired employees on World Braille Day
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Government grants special casual leave to visually impaired employees on World Braille Day

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a move to honour Louis Braille’s contributions, the Delhi government has announced a one-day special casual leave for its blind employees on January 4, 2025. This initiative will allow visually impaired staff to commemorate the birth anniversary of Braille, the French educator who invented the Braille system, which enables blind individuals to read and write. I am …

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Young Indians, Mangaluru chapter, launches Braille Menu initiative
1 month ago

Young Indians, Mangaluru chapter, launches Braille Menu initiative

The Hindu  

The Young Indians, Mangaluru chapter, launched the Braille menu initiative at Nosh Restro Café in the city on Thursday. The initiative marks a significant step in promoting inclusivity and accessibility in the hospitality industry, said a release adding masterchef Mohammed Ashiq was present. Yi, Mangaluru, was in conversation with the hospitality industry body to expand the reach of the Braille …

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Think tank report highlights China's efforts to secure cultural access for visually impaired
1 month, 1 week ago

Think tank report highlights China's efforts to secure cultural access for visually impaired

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-12-04 A student from the Beijing School for the Blind touches a sand table model of the Palace Museum at Sensory Experience Gallery of the Palace Museum in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 1, 2024. BEIJING -- A Chinese think tank report released on Tuesday highlighted China's continuous efforts to secure cultural access for individuals with visual impairment …

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7 famous people who refused to let their disability get in the way of their goals
1 month, 1 week ago

7 famous people who refused to let their disability get in the way of their goals

India Today  

History is replete with stories of scholars, scientists, artists and politicians who overcame physical and sensory disabilities to achieve extraordinary feats. LOUIS BRAILLE Blinded at the age of three due to an accident in his father’s workshop, Louis Braille faced a world with few resources for visually impaired people. Keller authored several books, including her autobiography The Story of My …

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Star Health rolls out Insurance Policy in Braille
4 months ago

Star Health rolls out Insurance Policy in Braille

The Hindu  

Star Health and Allied Insurance Co. Ltd., announced the launch of India’s first insurance policy ‘Special Care Gold’ in Braille to meet the unique needs of persons with disabilities. This is a significant step towards ensuring that the visually-impaired and blind diaspora can access information and make independent decisions on matters related to their health and finance, said the private …

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Mattel launches Barbie for visually impaired people. It comes with cane, braille packaging
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Mattel launches Barbie for visually impaired people. It comes with cane, braille packaging

Hindustan Times  

Barbie, introduced by Mattel in 1959, has been a beloved companion to millions of children across the world. The iconic doll’s creator has now taken a significant step towards inclusivity by introducing its first-ever blind Barbie doll that comes in braille packaging. “In partnership with AFB, Barbie proudly introduces the first Blind Barbie Fashionista doll, developed to authentically represent blind …

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First-Ever Blind Barbie Comes With Cane, Braille Box And Textured Clothes
5 months, 2 weeks ago

First-Ever Blind Barbie Comes With Cane, Braille Box And Textured Clothes

News 18  

US toymaker Mattel has introduced its first-ever blind Barbie. To accurately represent individuals with blindness or low vision and to maintain the doll’s accessibility, her eye gaze is directed “slightly upwards and outward.” To enable children with limited vision or blindness to feel the clothes on this Barbie doll, Mattel has included textured clothing with the doll. Additionally, Barbie has …

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Mattel unveils first-ever blind Barbie with cane, braille packaging, and textured clothes
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Mattel unveils first-ever blind Barbie with cane, braille packaging, and textured clothes

India TV News  

Introduced by Mattel in 1959, Barbie has been a cherished toy for millions of children globally. The iconic doll's creator has now made a notable stride towards inclusivity by launching its first-ever blind Barbie doll, packaged with braille. In collaboration with the American Foundation for the Blind, Mattel meticulously designed every aspect of the doll, from its appearance to its …

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Visual impairment culture museum rallies more attention
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Visual impairment culture museum rallies more attention

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn Updated: 2024-05-20 Large | Medium | Small The unveiling ceremony of the Cultural Museum for the Visually Impaired was held on Saturday at the China Braille Library. On Saturday, or the 48th International Museum Day as well as preceding the 34th National Day for Helping those with Disabilities that falls on Sunday, the unveiling ceremony of the Cultural Museum …

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Lucknow girl who cannot see, hear or speak scores 95% in ICSE board exams
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Lucknow girl who cannot see, hear or speak scores 95% in ICSE board exams

India Today  

Lucknow's Sarah Moin has defied a number of physical disabilities to score an impressive 95% in her ICSE Class 10 exams. SUPPORTIVE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT Sarah's potential was recognised by Christ Church College, Lucknow, which offered her admission to a special class led by dedicated teacher Salman Ali Qazi. Her father highlighted the role of Orbit Reader, a unique device that …

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Visually impaired programmer revolutionizes braille translation in Xizang
8 months, 1 week ago

Visually impaired programmer revolutionizes braille translation in Xizang

China Daily  

Nyima Phuntsok, a visually impaired programmer in the Xizang autonomous region, demonstrates how to operate a computer using his own invented program on April 28, 2024. Nyima Phuntsok, a visually impaired programmer in the Xizang autonomous region, has been developing programs and braille translation to serve more visually impaired groups for years, Xizang Daily reported. "Because we need to translate …

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Visually impaired programmer revolutionizes braille translation in Xizang
8 months, 1 week ago

Visually impaired programmer revolutionizes braille translation in Xizang

China Daily  

Nyima Phuntsok, a visually impaired programmer in the Xizang autonomous region, demonstrates how to operate a computer using his own invented program on April 28, 2024. Nyima Phuntsok, a visually impaired programmer in the Xizang autonomous region, has been developing programs and braille translation to serve more visually impaired groups for years, Xizang Daily reported. "Because we need to translate …

Tibetan Xizang Lhasa Nyima Learn Impaired Visually
Jharkhand introduces home voting, wheelchair services for elderly and special voters
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Jharkhand introduces home voting, wheelchair services for elderly and special voters

India TV News  

As the country gears up for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, the Election Commission of India has been on a journey to implement some pathbreaking initiatives aimed at ensuring accessibility and convenience for all voters. Further, in line with the vision, the Jharkhand election official on Sunday announced the implementation of special measures for over 6.82 lakh electors aged above …

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SOCIAL ISSUES | Tamil Nadu’s disabled community fights to enter electoral politics
9 months, 1 week ago

SOCIAL ISSUES | Tamil Nadu’s disabled community fights to enter electoral politics

The Hindu  

Published : Apr 03, 2024 18:56 IST - 8 MINS READ In September 2021, A Kavitha, a hearing-impaired resident of Navamal Kapperi village in Tamil Nadu’s Villupuram municipality, contested the local body election, marking a watershed moment for the State’s differently-abled community. For decades, Tamil Nadu’s disabled community’s demands for attention were met with apathy, so much so that a …

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Student entrepreneur revolutionizes Braille display
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Student entrepreneur revolutionizes Braille display

China Daily  

Left: Li Cheng, a student at Chongqing University, is doing research with a microscope. Leveraging his knowledge, insights, and empathy, Li has invented a groundbreaking Braille dot display tailored for the visually impaired community. While sighted people use screens, such as those on iPads or Kindles, for reading, the visually impaired rely on "dot displays" to read through touch. Li …

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Student entrepreneur revolutionizes Braille display
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Student entrepreneur revolutionizes Braille display

China Daily  

Left: Li Cheng, a student at Chongqing University, is doing research with a microscope. Leveraging his knowledge, insights, and empathy, Li has invented a groundbreaking Braille dot display tailored for the visually impaired community. While sighted people use screens, such as those on iPads or Kindles, for reading, the visually impaired rely on "dot displays" to read through touch. Li …

China Chongqing Zhu Impaired Visually Visually Impaired People Argus
‘Looking for possibilities through disability’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Looking for possibilities through disability’

New Indian Express  

What about your personal journey? Making notes on Braille would make a noise and I didn’t want to disturb others. Now there is screen reading software for the visually impaired, besides talking mobile phones and computers. At Samarthanam, we ensure technology is always at the top of our interventions, whether it is education, training, getting jobs or cricket Technology is …

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Innovations focus on overcoming challenges
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Innovations focus on overcoming challenges

China Daily  

Song Yanlin, a chemistry expert from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, delivers a lecture on Braille printing technology in May 2022. "Visually impaired children have to be really cautious when touching the dots of a traditional Braille book," says Song Yanlin, a professor at the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences. "By precisely controlling the formation of ink droplets …

Technology China Children Printing Song Paper Ink
Innovations focus on overcoming challenges
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Innovations focus on overcoming challenges

China Daily  

Song Yanlin, a chemistry expert from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, delivers a lecture on Braille printing technology in May 2022. "Visually impaired children have to be really cautious when touching the dots of a traditional Braille book," says Song Yanlin, a professor at the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences. "By precisely controlling the formation of ink droplets …

Technology China Children Printing Paper Ink His Team
Improving communication
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Improving communication

China Daily  

Blind people in China have been struggling in guessing the meaning of Braille due to its lack of tones. For instance, Mandarin Braille does not have the ability to differentiate between the Chinese words "time" and "practice" due to identical pronunciations despite the differing tones. After seven years of research, Zhong Jinghua, a professor at the Special Education College of …

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Scientific innovations focus on blind people's challenges
11 months ago

Scientific innovations focus on blind people's challenges

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-02-08 Large | Medium | Small Song Yanlin, a chemistry expert from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, delivers a lecture on Braille printing technology in May 2022. "Visually impaired children have to be really cautious when touching the dots of a traditional Braille book," said Song Yanlin, a professor at the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of …

Technology Children Printing Song Paper Ink His Team
Scientific innovations focus on blind people's challenges
11 months ago

Scientific innovations focus on blind people's challenges

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-02-08 Large | Medium | Small Braille venue signage using Song Yanlin's research fruits is displayed at 2022 Paralympic Winter Games venues in Beijing. At the Beijing Daxing International Airport, Song and his team's research was represented through tactile signage that helped visually impaired travelers get around and significantly enhanced the airport's accessibility services. He is actively …

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Scientific innovations focus on blind people's challenges
11 months ago

Scientific innovations focus on blind people's challenges

China Daily  

Song Yanlin, a chemistry expert from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, delivers a lecture on Braille printing technology in May 2022. "Visually impaired children have to be really cautious when touching the dots of a traditional Braille book," said Song Yanlin, a professor at the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences. "By precisely controlling the formation of ink droplets …

Technology Children Printing Song Paper Ink His Team