World's first hands-free smartphone for disabled

Last Updated: Sunday, February 22, 2015, 19:23

An Israeli company claims to have developed the first completely hands-free smartphone that can allow disabled users to control the device with head movement.

Salman Khan`s NGO backs campaign for disabled

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 04:44

Superstar Salman Khan`s Being Human Foundation has joined hands with a news channel to launch Veer, a two-month-long media campaign showcasing case examples of Persons with Disabilities (PwD), who have succeeded in their endeavours on the strength of their self-belief.

Proposed law on disabled set to be tabled in Winter Session

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 19:27

Government is set to table the new disability bill in the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, to guarantee civil and political rights to such people and expand the definition of disability.

First toll-free helpline for disabled launched

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 14:55

Now help is only a phone call away for people with speech and hearing disabilities in the eastern part of the country with the launch of a toll-free helpline.

No shelters for children with special needs in Pune, HC concerned

Last Updated: Sunday, November 3, 2013, 09:21

According to the PIL, the boys were kept at the Yerwada facility near Pune which houses adult persons suffering from mental disorders. The children bore visible signs of fresh wounds and complained of alleged physical abused by a person identified as Mane.

Reserve three percent govt jobs for disabled: SC to Centre, states

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 20:29

The Supreme Court directed the Centre and state governments to provide three percent job reservation to disabled persons in their departments, companies and PSUs.

Provide 3% reservation in govt jobs to disabled: SC to govts

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 11:08

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Central and all state governments to provide reservation to disabled persons in government jobs.

`Laws related to persons with disabilities be implemented strictly`

Last Updated: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 22:21

Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Prasanna Kumar Pincha said laws related to disabled should be strictly implemented in all states.