Author
Anandhi Viswanathan
29 items.
30 Jan 2015
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Response to RTI Applications from Different States on AccessibilityThe Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) had sent right to information (RTI) applications from various states seeking information on the allocation and expenditure in the budget for implementing various schemes for persons with …
6 Nov 2014
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Central Guidelines and SchemesThe Department of Disability Affairs under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is responsible for the welfare of persons with disabilities in India. The office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities has been set …
30 Oct 2014
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Comments to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014On behalf of the Centre for Internet and Society (“CIS”), the following are the comments and recommendations on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014 (“RPD Bill”). It was submitted to the Parliamentary Standing Committee in …
29 Sep 2014
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Study on Budget Allocation and Expenditure by States on Schemes for Persons with DisabilitiesIn a follow up to the ongoing project of compiling a National Compendium of Laws, Policies and Programmes for Persons with Disabilities, we are conducting a research to study the allocation in the budget for schemes for persons with …
30 Aug 2014
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Smartphones and the Return to DependencyThe new age smartphones that operate by touch mean much more than exciting new technology to persons with visual impairment, they signify the return to the world of dependency, a situation that the group had successfully steered out of some …
22 May 2014
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Open House with George Abraham: Mainstreaming Persons with DisabilitiesCIS collaborated with Ashoka India to host ‘Open House with George Abraham’ – an open discussion on inclusion of persons with disabilities in mainstream society on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at the Ashoka premises.
27 Apr 2014
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Central Government SchemesThe various central government schemes are compiled in this blog post. This research was done by the Centre for Law and Policy Research and Anandhi Viswanathan.
13 Feb 2014
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National Resource Kit: The Jammu & Kashmir Chapter (Revised)The National Resource Kit team is pleased to bring you its research on the state of laws, policies and programmes for persons with disabilities in the state of Jammu and Kashmir
12 Feb 2014
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National Resource Kit: The Himachal Pradesh ChapterThe National Resource Kit team is pleased to bring you its research on the state of laws, policies and programmes for persons with disabilities in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
10 Feb 2014
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National Resource Kit : The Haryana Chapter (Revised)The National Resource Kit team is pleased to bring you its research on the state of laws, policies and programmes for persons with disabilities in the state of Haryana.
31 Dec 2013
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National Resource Kit: The Gujarat Chapter (Call for Comments)The National Resource Kit team is pleased to bring you its research on the state of laws, policies and programmes for persons with disabilities in the state of Gujarat.
27 Dec 2013
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National Policy on Universal Electronic Accessibility – An AnalysisElectronics and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are widely used in all areas of life such as education, health care, employment, entertainment, banking and finance management and other aspects of daily living.
30 Nov 2013
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National Resource Kit: The Chhattisgarh Chapter (Revised)The National Resource Kit team is pleased to bring you its research on the state of laws, policies and programmes for persons with disabilities in the state of Chhattisgarh.
31 Oct 2013
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National Resource Kit: The Delhi Chapter (Call for Comments)The National Resource Kit team is pleased to bring you its research on the state of laws, policies and programmes for persons with disabilities in the state of Delhi.
30 Oct 2013
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National Resource Kit: The Madhya Pradesh Chapter (Call for Comments)The National Resource Kit team is pleased to bring you its research on the state of laws, policies and programmes for persons with disabilities in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
28 Oct 2013
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National Resource Kit: The Daman & Diu Chapter (Call for Comments)The National Resource Kit team is pleased to bring you its research on the state of laws, policies and programmes for persons with disabilities in the union territory of Daman and Diu.
31 Aug 2013
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National Resource Kit: The Puducherry Chapter (Call for Comments)The National Resource Kit team is pleased to bring you its research on the state of laws, policies and programmes for persons with disabilities in the state of Puducherry.
31 Jul 2013
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National Resource Kit: The Uttarakhand Chapter (Call for Comments)The National Resource Kit team is pleased to bring you its research on the state of laws, policies and programmes for persons with disabilities in the state of Uttarakhand.
31 Jul 2013
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National Resource Kit: The Punjab Chapter (Call for Comments)The National Resource Kit team is pleased to bring you its research on the state of laws, policies and programmes for persons with disabilities in the state of Punjab.
31 Jul 2013
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National Resource Kit: The Maharashtra Chapter (Call for Comments)The National Resource Kit team is pleased to bring you its research on the state of laws, policies and programmes for persons with disabilities in the state of Maharashtra.
31 May 2013
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National Resource Kit: The Odisha Chapter (Call for Comments)The National Resource Kit team is pleased to bring you its research on the state of laws, policies and programmes for persons with disabilities in the state of Odisha.
30 Apr 2013
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National Resource Kit: The Himachal Chapter (Call for Comments)The National Resource Kit team is pleased to bring you its research on the state of laws, policies and programmes for persons with disabilities in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
30 Apr 2013
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National Resource Kit: The Goa Chapter (Call for Comments)The National Resource Kit team is pleased to bring you its research on the state of laws, policies and programmes for persons with disabilities in the state of Goa.
27 Mar 2013
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A Discussion on Intercept between UNCRPD & CEDAWA seminar was jointly organized by the Shanta Memorial Institute of Rehabilitation – Odisha, CBR Network and Mitra Jyoti to discuss the intercept between the United Nations Convention for Protection of Rights of Persons with Disabilities …
25 Mar 2013
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National Resource Kit: The Lakshadweep Chapter (Call for Comments)The National Resource Kit team is pleased to bring you its research on the state of laws, policies and programmes for persons with disabilities in the state of Lakshadweep.
28 Feb 2013
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National Resource Kit : The West Bengal Chapter (Call for Comments)The National Resource Kit team is pleased to bring you its research on the state of laws, policies and programmes for persons with disabilities in the state of West Bengal.
31 Dec 2012
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National Resource Kit: The Andhra Chapter (Revised)The National Resource Kit team is pleased to bring you its research on the state of laws, policies and programmes for persons with disabilities in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
31 Dec 2012
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National Resource Kit : The Kerala Chapter (Call for Comments)The National Resource Kit team is pleased to bring you its research on the state of laws, policies and programmes for persons with disabilities in the state of Kerala.
28 Sep 2012
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Creating a National Resource Kit for Persons with Disabilities: An IntroductionThe Centre for Internet & Society is engaged in a two-and-a-half year project starting from August 2012 to create a national resource kit of state-wise laws, policies and programmes on issues relating to persons with disabilities in India. …