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World Disability Day: Community will remain on margins of society until rights are ensured, discrimination isn't stopped
Dorodi Sharma •We create inspirational stories about people overcoming disability, but never ask why there were barriers to be overcome in the first place.
Election Commission orders states to arrange for pick-up, drop facilities for differently-abled voters during polls
Ians •The Election Commission's directive says government vehicles can be used to pick up and drop differently-abled people during polls.
Only 6 states have social welfare officers and dedicated departments for disabled, says parliamentary panel
•The parliamentary committee report on the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities said the remaining states and UTs have, so far, not taken any action in this regard even after specific instructions from the Centre
Telangana government announces IT campus for people with disabilities; claims it will be world first such facility
Ians •The campus will create an immense advantage for the persons with disabilities but still deserve an opportunity to lead life with dignity and self-respect.
Parliament logjam,: With 3 days left in Winter Session, Disability Bill still stuck in Rajya Sabha
Fp Staff •With the repeated adjournments of both the Houses, the fate of many significant legislative bills are stuck, including the Rights of Persons With Disabilities Bill, 2016.
SC directs Centre to provide 3% reservation in jobs for people with disabilities
•The Supreme Court has directed the government to give three percent reservation to persons with disability in all services.
People with disabilities are credible witnesses, says Delhi HC
•Courts must take due care when a differently-abled person, who may have a limited vocabulary, is being cross-examined and should protect such witnesses from being unfairly dealt with, the Delhi High Court has said.
Draft to modify Right of Persons with Disabilities Bill sent to PMO
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Run, Mumbai, run: All you need to know about the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2016
Fp Archives •Mumbai hosted the 13th edition of Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2016 on Sunday. The Marathon saw an all-time high of 40285 registrations.
London restaurant refuses entry to blind teenager after objecting to 'guide dog', gets social media ire
Fp Archives •A 19-year-old blind teenager in the UK was left in tears after she was forced to leave a Thai restaurant because she had her guide dog with her.