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Accessibility
Digital access for persons with disabilities. 355 items.
31 Dec 2013
News
An “Advocacy” Saga and the Inspiring Legacy of Rahul CherianFor those interested in policy advocacy, the NUJS Law Review has an elaborate paper outlining the tireless advocacy efforts (spanning more than 10 full years) of a bunch of dedicated campaigners who strove valiantly to foster access for the …
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.
17 Nov 2013
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National Conference on: Harnessing technology for the empowerment for the persons with visual impairmentsDr. Nirmita Narasimhan participates as a speaker at this event. The event is organized by NIVH.
13 Nov 2013
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National Resource Kit: The Tripura 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 Tripura.
13 Nov 2013
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National Resource Kit: The Nagaland 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 Nagaland.
12 Nov 2013
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eAccessibility Workshop 2013Directorate of Information Technology (DIT), in association with Mahaonline Limited (MoL) and NIXI has organized a workshop on eAccessibility on November 19-20, 2013 at Mumbai and Pune. The Centre for Internet and Society is one of the …
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.
29 Oct 2013
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National Resource Kit: The Arunachal 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 Arunachal 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.
20 Oct 2013
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Accessibility of Banks and Financial Services Institutions: A Global SurveyThe Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs (G3ict), a non-profit initiative advocating digital inclusion for persons with disabilities, has launched a global survey called ‘Banking and Financial Services Accessibility Initiative’. The project …
15 Oct 2013
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Bengali eSpeak Aids in Disaster ManagementSoftware developed on the eSpeak was deployed in Bangladesh and helped its citizens for disaster management.
30 Sep 2013
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The ICT Opportunity for a Disability-Inclusive Development FrameworkThis report has been prepared by the Broadband Commission for Digital Development, G3ict, International Disability Alliance, International Telecommunication Union, Microsoft, Telecentre.org Foundation, and UNESCO.
17 Sep 2013
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Inclusive Disaster and Emergency Management for Persons with DisabilitiesThis report is a review of the needs, challenges, effective policies, and practices for inclusive disaster management practices. It was submitted to the National Disaster Management Authority of India (NDMA) on September 17, 2013 for their …
1 Sep 2013
News
Global Consultation Report on ICTs and Disability Launched at the UN High Level Meeting on Disability and DevelopmentA new report released on Monday, 23 September 2013 demonstrates how Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), have become a positive force of transformation and a crucial element of any personal development, empowerment and …
31 Aug 2013
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UNESCO Global Report: Opening New Avenues for EmpowermentWe prepared a report on higher education for persons with disabilities in the Asia-Pacific region for UNESCO some time back. The report has been compiled into a global report. Nirmita Narasimhan was the project coordinator from the Centre …
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.
29 Aug 2013
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National Resource Kit: The Manipur 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 Manipur.
28 Aug 2013
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National Resource Kit: The Assam 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 Assam.
12 Aug 2013
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Banking and Accessibility in India: A Report by CISThe report gives an analysis of banking accessibility for persons with disabilities in India. Besides a detailed look at the legal provisions and guidelines on banking and technology, the report also provides a view on different …
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 Jul 2013
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National Resource Kit: The Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh.
15 Jul 2013
News
An Interview of Vera FranzThis interview was conducted at the Diplomatic Conference to Conclude a Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works by Visually Impaired Persons and Persons with Print Disabilities on June 26, 2013.
30 Jun 2013
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National Resource Kit: The Jharkhand 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 Jharkhand.
27 Jun 2013
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A Treat for the BlindThe WIPO treaty will provide copyright exceptions on books making them available to blind people in formats they can use.
25 Jun 2013
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Primer on the Treaty for the Visually ImpairedIn this primer, Pranesh Prakash and Puneeth Nagaraj explain what effects a WIPO Treaty for the Visually Impaired can have and who's opposing it.
20 Jun 2013
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Girls in ICT Day 2013 — Nirmita Narasimhan FelicitatedThe ITU-APT Foundation of India with support from CMAI - Association of India Communication and Infrastructure organized the "Girls in ICT Day" to pay tribute to the contribution of young women in ICT in India on May 7, 2013 at FICCI …