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Volume 5 Issue 5 March 01, 2007
 
F E A T U R E
Disability: from budget blues to budget boons
 
I N T E R V I E W
“Direct discrimination is forbidden in Finland, but yes, there is discrimination:” Riku Virtanen
 
N E W S
Budget 2007-08 has a silver lining - F.M. earmarks Rs. 1,800 crore for employment of disabled people
Lalu promises more disabled-friendly coaches
I.I.M.-B. rejects bright disabled student; Rebuffs R.T.I. plea for details of selection
Power bills in Braille to be introduced in Capital
Visually impaired people exercise their franchise independently
Cellphones to aid visually impaired people
Artificial retina implant brings hope to blind people
Chennai hospital claims stem cell success on paraplegic
New two rupee coin creates confusion in minds of visually impaired people
Provide facilities to autistic patients or face contempt charges: Delhi High Court
 
Volume 5 Issue 4 February 15, 2007
 
F E A T U R E
Partners reconfirm their faith in the spirit of N.D.N. and D.N.I.S.
 
I N T E R V I E W
"We are working on a rights based approach in all our projects:" Karen Reiff
 
N E W S
N.C.P.E.D.P. organises Strategy Workshop in Jaipur
Educate and empower disabled people: The voice of ‘India Poised’
G.P.D.D. Task Force holds meeting in Delhi
Disabled Civil Services candidate gets relief; C.I.C. slaps fine on Government
Stop purchase of buses till Govt. finalises disabled-friendly model: Delhi H.C.
Rajasthan sets example; Introduces low-floor buses in Kota
India accounts for half of world’s leprosy patients
Braille E.V.M.s for visually impaired people
Centre working on measures to strengthen office of C.C.P.D.
Government announces 22 schools for disabled children in Delhi
 
Volume 5 Issue 3 February 01, 2007
 
F E A T U R E
The Invisible Minority
 
I N T E R V I E W
“People see in me the willingness to fight for what I believe in:” Judith Heumann
 
N E W S
G.P.D.D. meeting to be held in Delhi
Meet on multiple sclerosis in Chennai
S.C. asks Punjab & Haryana H.C. to re-examine plea of visually disabled person
Madras High Court orders issuance of notice on circular against blind
Make toilets disabled-friendly: Delhi High Court
Health Ministry’s national programme offers hope for hearing impaired
Bihar Government concerned over rise in polio cases
Injectable polio vaccine for places where people say no to polio drops
Finnish law student and activist beats dual disability
Alzheimer’s gene only in old age: Study
 
Volume 5 Issue 2 January 15, 2007
 
F E A T U R E
Are we blind to seeing ‘ability’ in ‘disability’?
 
I N T E R V I E W
"We are an equal opportunity company": Niranjan Khatri
 
N E W S
170 million children to get polio cover; U.P. and Bihar committed to give their best
Madras High Court directs states to set deadline for implementing Disability Act
Unemployment allowance for disabled people hiked
Visually impaired children denied admission in schools in Capital
Quota for disabled
Chennai Institute of Mental Health to become a regional centre of excellence
Braille computers for blind schools in Tamil Nadu
Parents keep disabled girl child-sized; ethical debate on across the globe
Hawking plans a trip to space
Mother kills disabled children, commits suicide
 
Volume 4 Issue 17 September 01, 2006
 
F E A T U R E
Happy Anniversary!
What planning this, ladies and gentlemen??!!
 
I N T E R V I E W
D.N.I.S. through the eyes of our eminent readers
 
N E W S
History created - Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities adopted
Government will provide care to the disabled: P.M
Union Health Minister admits India will miss polio eradication target
Vaccine fails; 160 new cases of polio in U.P.
A ray of hope for Haemophilics - Health Ministry to set up P.F.U.
Theme for World Sight Day 2006 is Low Vision
Madras High Court Chief Justice calls for removal of lacunae in Disability Act
Workshops held in Ranchi and Rajgir to sensitise P.A.C.S. partners
Paralysed I.M.A. ex-cadet gets relief after 11 long years
Delhi University to open multi-purpose Resource Centre in Braille
 
Volume 4 Issue 16 August 15, 2006
 
F E A T U R E
Born into bondage in ‘Free India’
 
I N T E R V I E W
Are Indian disabled citizens truly independent?
 
N E W S
Disabled tribal girl denied medical seat
Bright dyslexic girl denied admission in College of Art
Victim of ignorance; mentally ill chained at home for years
85-year-old man fights for 45 years; yet not given disability certificate
N.P.d.O. organises State Level Consultation on N.R.E.G.A. & Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities
I.S.I.C. to start Masters in Prosthetics & Orthotics
I.C.A.M.B.S. announces commencement of academic programmes
Book on Cerebral Palsy released in the Capital
Manual dealing with Sensory Integration dysfunction published
Study reveals that obesity causes dementia
 
Volume 4 Issue 15 August 01, 2006
 
F E A T U R E
Sign Language - the Life Line for Deaf People
M.S.J.E.’s Proposed Amendments to the Disability Act – a façade for Inclusion, Justice & Empowerment
 
I N T E R V I E W
This country does not have any legal provision on mental health: Dr. Abdul Mabood
 
N E W S
M.S.J.E. backtracks! Amendments to the Disability Act postponed
Elections for the Board of the National Trust announced
Railways to add reserved wheelchair compartments to all mail express trains
Bombay H.C. directs schools to abide by guidelines for dyslexic students
Karnataka H.C. dismisses plea of disabled girl for seat in professional course
Allocate funds for mental health: Child rights activists and child mental health specialists
Governor intervenes; Disabled boy readmitted in school
Centre directs its departments to fill up vacancies for disabled people
D.U. to implement three per cent reservation for disabled teachers, students
Revolutionary technology for people with brain and spinal injuries
 
Volume 4 Issue 14 July 15, 2006
 
F E A T U R E
N.R.E.G.A. – Work for all, but none for the disabled!
 
I N T E R V I E W
“For us, the C.C.C. is as good as non-existent”: Vandana Bedi
 
N E W S
Memorandum known as Delhi Declaration submitted to P.M.
“Mental illness will not be removed from Disability Act”: Subbulakshmi Jegadeesan
New Code of Conduct to encourage firms to employ disabled people in Sri Lanka
Haryana, a role model for inclusive education
Student develops ‘Braille Face’ for the visually impaired
Family insurance scheme for disability caused due to mishap
Haryana Government enhances unemployment allowance for the disabled
D.U. to bring M.A. application fee for blind on par with S.C./S.T.s
D.U. to strive for ‘inclusive’ campus; Ropes in N.G.O. to conduct access audit
Sensors implanted in brain help paralysed man use thoughts to move cursor
 
Volume 4 Issue 13 July 01, 2006
 
F E A T U R E
Planning process for the Disabled – Commitment or Sham?
 
I N T E R V I E W
“In all likelihood, 2007 should see the signing of the Convention”: Anuradha Mohit
 
N E W S
M.S.J.E. comes up with its own proposal for amendments to the Disability Act!
Government to rehabilitate polio victims; Rs. 1,039 crore earmarked for polio eradication
Grant provisional admission to disabled student: Delhi High Court tells D.U.
National Institute for Persons with Multiple Disabilities in Tamil Nadu
Delhi Government increases ex-gratia payment for war disabled soldiers
Loopholes in the proposed Delhi Building Bylaws
200 high-capacity buses to hit Delhi roads in next six months
Specially designed bus shelters in the offing
New devices for visually impaired launched
‘Disabled’ fans ejected from stadium
 
Volume 4 Issue 12 June 15, 2006
 
F E A T U R E
Tax incentives and deductions under Income Tax Act, 1961, under review; Disabled people targetted
 
I N T E R V I E W
“Our mission is to provide year round sports to all children with intellectual disabilities”: Keelor
 
N E W S
New State Policy for disabled in Goa – first in the country
Accessible accommodation denied in Symbiosis Law College; Nightmare continues for Pooja Sharma
C.B.S.E. results project grim picture of education for disabled in India
Drastic drop in number of disabled students; D.U. to blame?
Centre tells U.P., Bihar to shoulder blame for rising polio cases
A.S.I. announces special vehicle, entrance into Taj for physically disabled tourists
In a new initiative I.T.C.-Welcomgroup employs disabled people
Disabled children to counter ‘paper chasing’ in University of Madras
D.U. colleges to make campus disabled-friendly
Nehru Park to be first ever disabled-friendly park in Delhi
 
Volume 4 Issue 11 June 01, 2006
 
F E A T U R E
Salient Features of the proposed Scheme for Inclusive Education of the Disabled at Secondary Stage
 
I N T E R V I E W
“I'm happy that many more orthopaedically disabled people can appear for I.A.S. exams
 
N E W S
Delhi High Court directs Airport Authority of India to serve notice on Spice Jet
Law colleges flouting the Disability Act
M.S.J.E. invites suggestions for amendment in Disability Act
Disabled students create history of sorts in Class X & XII exams
Guwahati High Court orders school authorities to give disabled teacher his salary
C.I.I. Corporate Code on Disability
Lightweight wheelchair developed by Indian Spinal Injuries Centre
Handbook on Employment for Persons with Disabilities
Miranda House to launch centre for visually disabled
Directory of information resources on emerging themes in disability
 
Volume 4 Issue 10 May 15, 2006
 
F E A T U R E
Social Security and Disabled People in India
 
I N T E R V I E W
“There should be minimum 5% budget allocation in all sectors for inclusion of disability":G.Syamala
 
N E W S
Delhi High Court gives deadline to various airlines to file affidavits
Ten years after Disability Act less than 0.9 per cent disabled employees in private sector
I.A.S. results declared; Twelve disabled candidates qualify
C.I.I. reiterates its commitment to mainstream disability
Lease of houses without proper access can be cancelled: Allahabad High Court
H.C. orders I.D.B.I. bank to allow visually impaired person to open account
Special Olympics Bharat accorded priority status
The capital all set to get its first fully-accessible bus route
Decision to eliminate key personnel in area of Disability; D.P.I. writes to World Bank President
Students of world’s only university for the deaf protest appointment of new President
 
Volume 4 Issue 9 May 01, 2006
 
F E A T U R E
‘Affirmative Action for All’ – None for Disabled!
 
I N T E R V I E W
Hemophilia is a human rights issue: Ranjit Mookerji
 
N E W S
Rajasthan Government provides 3 % reservation for disabled people in R.J.S.
Bihar Government to appoint State Commissioner for Disability
N.C.E.R.T.’s Action Plan for ‘School for All’
South D.L.U. files petition against Culture and Religious Endowments Department, T.N.
Chennai High Court gives nod to Low Floor Buses
‘We don't have the money to provide you with all your rights': Chief Electoral Officer of Tamil Nadu
National Capital Region gets round-the-clock disability helpline
Hemophiliacs demand adequate funds and medical facility
Experiences of the Disability Movement shared in the Arab world
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy offers hope to cerebral palsy affected people
 
Volume 4 Issue 8 April 15, 2006
 
F E A T U R E
The good, the bad and the ugly face of Indian Civil Services Examination for disabled aspirants
 
I N T E R V I E W
Rashtriya Vikalang Party will be a National Party: K. K. Dikshit
 
N E W S
Inclusive Education to receive unprecedented focus through S.S.A.; Sub-Mission announced
Assembly polls see debut of Braille-enabled E.V.M.s in Assam, but very few ramps
N.C.P.E.D.P partners with C.I.I. for Conference on Disability
Disabled girl’s dream of joining I.A.S. nipped in the bud
Goa becomes the first to announce State Disability Policy
Social Justice March by disabled political activists reaches Delhi
Disabled women in Orissa step out to press for their demands on World Women’s Day
M.S.J.E. clears over one billion rupee to D.T.C. to make public transport disabled-friendly
Exhibition involving mentally disabled youth, India’s best painters breaks the charity mould
Jawaharlal Nehru University gearing for disabled-friendly initiatives
 
Volume 4 Issue 7 April 01, 2006
 
F E A T U R E
Assembly elections spur disabled people to demand accessible voting
 
I N T E R V I E W
Disabled people demand accessible voting process: Voices from the ground
 
N E W S
Social Justice March by National Disabled Party gathers steam; To arrive in Delhi on 16 April
D.o.P.T. claims extra attempts for disabled candidates will amount to unfair advantage
G.A.I.L. takes back two of the four sacked disabled employees
National Conference on Accessible Transportation held in Delhi
Disability and Law Workshop held in Bhubaneswar
Unemployment allowance of Rs. 350 per month for disabled people in Delhi
Blind boy creates software for writing Braille in Devanagari
Cricket for visually-impaired being ignored by B.C.C.I. says A.C.B.I.
Delhi Metro and Samarthaya defensive on N.C.P.E.D.P access audit claim
Retired disabled Army officers burn their artificial limbs as a mark of protest
Theatre is the most inclusive subject as it challenges both disabled and non-disabled
24 million Indians with low-vision treatment left out of Government’s health policy
 
Volume 4 Issue 6 March 15, 2006
 
F E A T U R E
All kind of Disabilities at this entry only!: Delhi Metro
 
I N T E R V I E W
Delhi Metro has a solemn commitment towards its commuters, including disabled people: Anuj Dayal
 
N E W S
We will do everything to take care of our disabled citizens: Railway Minister
National Policy for Persons with Disability released on M.S.J.E. website
Chhattisgarh becomes the first state to frame a policy for disabled people
Posts for disabled people to be identified soon: Manipur Chief Minister
Disability Law Unit – South launches advocacy campaign for disabled friendly elections
Disability Movement to penetrate in the poorest districts of India
Master Plan Delhi-2021 in its finalisation phase
World Bank to award grants to innovative ideas on employment generation for disabled people in Pak
I.T.C. undertaking initiative for inclusion of disabled people
India will become second in the world in glaucoma cases by 2020: Study
 
Volume 4 Issue 5 March 01, 2006
 
F E A T U R E
There is something for everyone in the Railway Budget, says Lalu! But what about disabled people?
Inclusive education needs funds
 
I N T E R V I E W
There is no ambiguity that disabled people have be to be provided barrier-free environment: Shivani
 
N E W S
Union Budget fails to deliver an incentives policy to promote employment for disabled people
Hopes of millions of disabled people dashed! Lalu’s Orwellian budget fails to address demands
M.S.J.E. asks States to send recommendations for amendment to Disability Act
Delhi High Court pulls up Indian Railways for not implementing Disability Act
Delhi High Court issues notices to private airlines seeking details on disability access
Delhi High Court issues notice to U.G.C. on lack of facilities for disabled students
Delhi High Court orders Centre & D.D.A. to notify scheme for land & plots at concessional rates
Disability sector in Manipur demands implementation of Disability Act
Learn from the past and move ahead to implement the Disability Act more effectively: Justice Verma
North Zone Partners commit to strengthen National Disability Network
 
Volume 4 Issue 4 February 15, 2006
 
F E A T U R E
Making leprosy elimination meaningful by ending stigma and exclusion
National Association of the Deaf holds pioneering National Consultation on Deaf Education
 
I N T E R V I E W
Inclusive Education Policy should not be merely restricted to constructing ramps: Dr. Vasishta
 
N E W S
Prime Minister meets N.F.B. members; Assures looking into amendments to Disability Act
Lalu assures D.R.G. that concerns of disability sector will be addressed in Railway Budget
Implement 3% reservation for disabled people in state-aided NGOs: M.S.J.E.
C.B.S.E. exams to be disabled-friendly this year: Chairman
Mumbai H.C. restrains state from filling up post after a blind candidate alleges discrimination
IGNOU announces special awareness programme in disability
N.C.P.E.D.P. - N.D.T.V. audit reveals poor state of services for disabled people by Jet
National Seminar on Poverty and Disability
Disabled participants register small but vital presence at Delhi International Marathon
Beautification takes precedence over access at Delhi University library
 
Volume 4 Issue 3 February 01, 2006
 
F E A T U R E
Ushering a Silent Revolution through Augmentative and Alternative Communication
 
I N T E R V I E W
National Policy for Disabled People is more a compilation of programmes than a policy: Amita Dhanda
 
N E W S
N.C.P.E.D.P. pitches for announcement of incentives in Union Budget 2006-07
Will disabled people miss the train again?
Stop discrimination against disabled civil services aspirants, N.C.P.E.D.P. urges Union Government
Karnataka High Court asks State Government to implement Disability Act
District Rehabilitation Centre Scheme faces closure: Project Director’s Office
Bank staff versed with sign language attracts clients with hearing impairment
Severely disabled people untouched by state education scheme in Himachal Pradesh
Unique Project to provide employment to 100 hearing impaired people
India yet to wake up to the challenge of old-age related disabilities
Disabled people find seriousness missing from Mumbai Marathon
 
Volume 4 Issue 2 January 15, 2006
 
F E A T U R E
2005 -- The year that was
 
I N T E R V I E W
Paradigm shift from the medical model to the rights model has not been taken seriously: Natarajan
 
N E W S
Government of India to make access features mandatory for state & inter-state buses
Delhi Transport Minister approves pilot project for disabled-friendly bus terminal
Why are there no disabled-friendly cars on Indian roads? Asks National Human Rights Commission
Training syllabus for I.A.S. officers to include crosscutting perspective on disability
India’s visually impaired highlight Government’s apathy on World Braille Day
S.C. awards compensation to an undertrial who spent over 50 years in a mental asylum
Orthopaedically disabled Haryana State employees to receive higher special allowance
Another path-breaking judgement by the Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court admits petition on non-implementation of Disability Act
H.C. issues notices to Centre and U.P.S.C. on discriminatory norms for disabled category candidates
N.F.B. stages protest rally in the National Capital demanding to meet P.M.
Tamil Nadu district representatives discuss on State-level Convention of Disabled People
 
Volume 4 Issue 1 January 01, 2006
 
F E A T U R E
Disability Sector gets star power with an unprecedented pitch for barrier-free India
 
I N T E R V I E W
Shah Rukh Khan & Rani Mukerjee as ambassadors of Disability Rights
 
N E W S
Poonam Natarajan appointed National Trust Chairperson
Heart patients not entitled to benefits under Disabilities Act: HC
National Disability Policy approved by Union Cabinet
Sharon, the world’s best blind golfer
W.D.D. celeberations by N.D.N. partners in Jharkhand, Sikkim & Goa
Deaf Cricket Association demands affiliation with B.C.C.I.
Disaster Management Bill passed sans disability component
Air Deccan to charge additional Rs. 500 from passengers using wheelchair
Neglect & stigma causing exclusion of children with disabilities: UNICEF
Dementia likely to double every 20 years world-wide, developing countries to be worst hit
 
C O L U M N
click here to read the column by Salil Chaturvedi

Volume 3 Issue 24 December 15, 2005
 
F E A T U R E
Celebrating World Disability Day with the “Walk to Freedom”
 
I N T E R V I E W
Litigation is a way to develop Disability Law: Ashok Aggarwal
 
N E W S
Delegation of disability leaders calls on President of India on World Disability Day
A law with no one to implement has been the tragedy of the India's disability sector: Abidi
Kalam asks States to appoint Special Commissioners to ensure implemention of 3 per cent reservation
Firm up disability laws to ensure rights of disabled people: Delhi High Court Chief Justice
More and more disabled students enrolling in open schools: National Institute of Open Schooling
H.R.D. Ministry to be nodal agency for implementation of Inclusive Education policy
Madras H.C. directs C.M.T.C. not to buy new buses without ensuring their accessibility
Inclusive Education Plan set for launch next year: Arjun Singh
Special Olympics 2005 leaves only "winners"
Protests over lack of implementation of Disability Act mark World Disability Day
Two-day career development forum held for promoting inclusive employment opportunities
Access audit by D.L.U. South belies claims of disabled-friendly railway stations
Delhi Travel and Tourism Development Corporation to construct accessible traffic crossings
Eye Hospital by Rahul Gandhi to address high incidence of curable blindness in Uttar Pradesh
Thai disability rights protestors clash with police on World Disability Day
 
C O L U M N
click here to read the column by Salil Chaturvedi

Volume 3 Issue 23 December 01, 2005
 
F E A T U R E
Tenth year of the Disability Act – It’s time for ACT10N
 
I N T E R V I E W
B.P.C.L.'s philosophy is to provide equal opportunities to disabled people: S. Mohan
 
N E W S
Parivaar accuses National Trust of going soft on corruption allegation; Aloka Guha denies charge
Government institutions should respect the Disability Act: President
Sacking an employee on grounds of schizophrenia violates Disability Act: Bombay H.C.
Disability perspective missing in ActionAid’s critique of Millennium Development Goals
Guwahati H. C. directs Nagaland to extend reservation for disabled to include higher posts
Delhi Chief Minister inaugurates Special Olympics National Games
Disability cultural festival scheduled to mark World Disability Day has no sponsor!
Delhi Zoo being made disabled-friendly
Technical snag grips low-floor disabled-friendly buses
Europe’s leading low fares airline announces policy change on vision impaired passengers
Chennai to host conference on Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Rajiv Gandhi Foundation gifts 'mobility' on birth anniversary of late Indira Gandhi
National Convention held on National Policy on Inclusive Education
Spirit of assertion by the disability sector fills the air ahead of World Disability Day
I.T.P.O. says it is helpless with regard to inaccessible pavilions at International Trade Fair
 
C O L U M N
click here to read the column by Salil Chaturvedi

Volume 3 Issue 22 November 15, 2005
 
F E A T U R E
Honouring excellence and commitment – 7th N.C.P.E.D.P. - Shell Helen Keller Awards announced
 
I N T E R V I E W
Remove fear of the unknown to create awareness for employability of disabled people: Bhargava
 
N E W S
H.C. asks D.U., Indraprastha University to submit affidavits on facilities for disabled people
N.C.P.E.D.P. Kashmir Earthquake Fund set up, round table planned in J&K
President urges scientists, doctors to create an affordable cochlear implant
Delhi Building Byelaws (Amendment) Bill-2005 referred to Union Home Ministry
Despite H.C. order, visually impaired still await promised appointment
Mumbai Police Chief asks cops to deal empathetically with problems faced by disabled people
Much-awaited disabled-friendly buses hit Delhi roads
V.S.O Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation Workshop held in Orissa
As India gears to celebrate World Disability Day it's time for introspection
Camera study by I.S.I.C. to pave wave for wheelchair for Indian conditions
H.R.D. Ministry to hold National Consultation on National Action Plan on Inclusive Education
 
C O L U M N
click here to read the column by Salil Chaturvedi

Volume 3 Issue 21 November 01, 2005
 
F E A T U R E
Disabled people worst-hit and least attended in Kashmir quake: Report
 
I N T E R V I E W
The Disaster Management Bill-2005 is terrible: Dunu Roy
 
N E W S
N.C.P.E.D.P. presents its recommendations to make Master Plan Delhi–2021 disabled-friendly
Sikkim to get its first Disability Law Unit
Braille-enabled E.V.M.s in two constituencies, hardly any ramps in Bihar polls
National Conference held on empowering livelihoods
Unemployment allowance to vision impaired in Haryana hiked
Engineering student with vision impairment braves odds to follow his dreams
Supreme Court issues notice to Union Government on Mental Health Act
H.C. gives Goa Government six months to frame a disability policy
Students with vision impairment break new ground with “Braille Face” software
Demands of students with disabilities ignored during J.N.U. Students' Union elections
Largest ever international conference on disability rights takes place in Bangkok
Disabled people from poorest section demonstrate in front of Supreme Court
 
Volume 3 Issue 20 October 15, 2005
 
F E A T U R E
Status of Implementation of Disability Legislation in North East States of India
 
I N T E R V I E W
12 million hearing impaired neglected by policy makers: Arun Rao
 
N E W S
National Programme for prevention of speech and hearing impairment on anvil: Health Minister
The 10th year of the Disability Act- It’s time for ACT10N is disability sector's theme for this year
Ektha core group meet held in Chennai
The Disaster Management Bill 2005 leaves 70 million disabled people endangered
P.I.L. filed in Guwahati H.C. seeking a direction to Tripura Government to implement Disability Act
Now a DU College for training visually impaired teachers
Pioneering study on water and sanitation for disabled people
Government announces major initiative for N.G.O.s on World Sight Day
Sensitising tomorrow’s media persons to issue of Access for people with disabilities
D.P.I. India, N.D.N. to send fact-finding team to look at quake relief in Kashmir
Forging Inclusion on playgrounds, not just classroom
U.P. Government asks all its departments hold recruitment examination on ground floor
Convergence India: Making disability part of every development initiative
 
Volume 3 Issue 19 October 01, 2005
 
F E A T U R E
Will India’s elections ever be disabled-friendly?
 
I N T E R V I E W
People with disabilities among most adversely affected by communication barrier: Anupam Basu
 
N E W S
C.B.S.H.O.D. concludes with Islamabad Declaration to give a boost to disability rights movement
C.I.I. ties up with N.C.P.E.D.P. to enhance awareness on employment for persons with disabilities
India on its way to total eradication of polio: Global Polio Eradication Initiative
National Consultation on National Disability Policy brings out unrepresentative framing process
Centre to extend financial assistance to organisations providing services to persons with diabilties
N.C.P.E.D.P. calls for nominations for Shell Helen Keller Awards
Punjab H.C. seeks details on undertrials in mental institutions
Delhi H.C. issues notices to Government of India, Ministries concerned on issue of access
Delhi H.C. asks D.U. College to grant admission to a disabled student
M.H.R.D. releases revised Action Plan on Inclusive Education for Children & Youth with Disabilities
Wheelchair using siblings denied entry to a Delhi cinema hall
 
Volume 3 Issue 18 September 15, 2005
 
F E A T U R E
Access audit exposes pathetic state of access in Orissa
 
I N T E R V I E W
Adolescents, youth with disabilities unable to access programmes targeting sexuality: Renu Addlakha
 
N E W S
Red-tape scuttles S.R.K. show in aid of N.C.P.E.D.P’s National Campaign for Barrier-Free India
H. C. gives three weeks to Goa Govt. to work out timeframe for implementation of Disability Act
Kerala’s people with dwarfism demand benefits and reservation under Disability Act
Another victim of Hindu Marriage Act’s provision that allows divorce on grounds of leprosy
Delhi H.C. orders disabled boy to be given admission and fee remission in a mainstream public school
Pioneering State Resource Centre for people with disabilities in Chennai
Indian Administrative Services probationers sensitised on disability issues
Vietnam to introduce disabled-friendly mass public transport system
Seven disabled-friendly foot-over bridges to come up in Delhi: N.D.M.C.
Kanpur Teenager invents a device to allow drivers to ride two-wheelers by using only legs
Appointment of Manoj Kumar as C.C.P.D, bolt from the blue for the disability sector
 
Volume 3 Issue 17 September 01, 2005
 
F E A T U R E
Investing in future leaders of India’s disability movement
 
I N T E R V I E W
Plan for making Taj Mahal's inner dome accessible has been shelved: A.S.I. Chief
 
N E W S
Delhi Chief Minister calls for launching freedom movement for barrier-free India
Victim of systemic neglect, C.C.P.D. without a head for over a year now!
People with visual impairment cannot be barred from appearing for Bank P.O. Exam: S.C.
Another polio case reported from Uttar Pradesh, W.H.O. questions efficacy of immunisation drives
Disabled people in Uttar Pradesh can now avail loans up to 20 lakh
Orissa college agrees to extend age bar and 3% reservation for disabled students
Haryana earmarks Rs. 57 lakh to build ramps in 950 schools, plans resource centres at block-level
Five Andhra disability NGO’s implicated for abuse of funds
Freedom on wheels! Rajiv Gandhi Foundation distributes three-wheelers to disabled people
Disability Law Unit’s team discovers shocking violation of disability rights in Kerala
Hundreds of people with visual impairment court arrest in Delhi over their demands
Aishwarya to campaign for polio eradication programme in Pakistan
Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship offers vital data to map educational status of disabled people
Aloka Guha out of the race for the post of Chairperson, National Trust
 
C O L U M N
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Volume 3 Issue 16 August 15, 2005
 
F E A T U R E
Barrier-free Access for all: A step to freedom
 
I N T E R V I E W
Make one colony totally accessible as a beginning to make Delhi a model of access: P.R. Mehta
 
N E W S
N.C.P.E.D.P Launches National Campaign for Barrier-Free India
Confederation of Indian Industry to soon unveil its Disability Policy
H.C. seeks report from D.U. on steps taken to make structures accessible
Public Sector Bank employees with disability cannot be transferred: H.C.
G.A.I.L. C.M.D. threatens D.R.G. with criminal action
A.P. Court rejects bar set by M.C.I. for admission to M.B.B.S. under disability quota
India ‘least inclusive’ among Asian nations: Disability survey
Despite immunisation drives, Rajasthan and other States report fresh polio cases
British media accuses Teresa’s nuns of tying up children with mental disabilities
Visit by American disability activist highlights inefficacy in implementation of India’s disability
Third Regional Consultative Meeting at Kolkata to forge roadmap for Inclusive Education
North-East and East Zone Partners’ Meet held in Kolkata
 
C O L U M N
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Volume 3 Issue 15 August 01, 2005
 
F E A T U R E
Disablility Sector flays Draft National Policy for flouting international conventions
C.A.B.E. meeting offers great hopes for Inclusive Education for children and youth with disabilities
 
I N T E R V I E W
Disability leadership strongly criticises Draft National Policy
 
N E W S
S.C. issues notice to Union, State Governments on safety, access for visually impaired
National Disaster Management Authority constituted under Chairmanship of Prime Minister
Terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir using people with learning disabilities for planting explosives
Delhi Gurudwaras go disabled-friendly
Final Draft for M.C.D. Building Byelaws to be made public for inviting suggestions
Bombay High Court drubs Goa Government over non-implementation of Disability Act
War disabled pensioners to get free medical care
Mental disabilities still attributed to curse or evil spell in Nagaland: Survey
Northern Railway announces plan to make 40 stations accessible
Involve disability expert in planning, design, implementation of Delhi Master Plan: Sheila Dikshit
Shocker for Disability Sector, “Handicapped University” comes up in U.P. with State’s blessing
Order issued by Andhra Government to include person with Dwarfism as Orthopaedic Disability
 
C O L U M N
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Volume 3 Issue 14 July 15, 2005
 
F E A T U R E
A film festival with a difference
On the road to a dignified life
 
I N T E R V I E W
A world without leprosy is our dream: Dr. Cornalius Walter
 
N E W S
Disability activist Javed Abidi nominated to Central Advisory Board of Education (C.A.B.E.)
National Policy for Persons with Disabilities to be announced soon: Meira Kumar
Disabled invitees stranded at Social Justice Ministry’s event
Pioneering effort to reach disabled people in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
New strands of polio virus found in India and Indonesia
N.C.P.E.D.P. calls for changes in Draft Delhi Master Plan to make Capital disabled friendly
Disability sector meeting in Mumbai focusses on failure to implement The Disability Act
National Urban Transport Policy to come up for Cabinet discussion
EC fails to make Goa bye-poll disabled-friendly; Disability groups may file contempt
D.U. fails again; Number of disabled applicants much below total quota seats
Huge costs for parents of disabled children: U.K. Study
South Zone Partners commit to strengthen National Disability Network
Petroleum Minister summons GAIL CMD on illegal terminations of four disabled employees
Ministry of Social Justice makes mockery of selection process of National Trust’s Chairperson
 
Volume 3 Issue 13 July 01, 2005
 
F E A T U R E
D.R.G. demands a Separate Ministry on Disability Issues
Zonal Consultation to operationalise Comprehensive Plan of Action for Inclusive Education
 
I N T E R V I E W
Inclusive Education is high on priority for U.G.C : Rajasekaran Pillai
Society, American or Indian, must regard all citizens as potentially contributing citizens: Avraham
 
N E W S
D.R.G.’s demand for separate Ministry, a step in right direction: Justice Anand
Public buildings flaunting disability regulations not to be certified: M.C.D.
Despite hike unemployed persons with disabilities in Punjab get less than non-disabled counterparts
National conference on disability organised in Delhi
Learning forum for livelihoods promotion for disabled persons
India has 21.9 million disabled; Visual impairment highest of all disabilities
Case filed against Indian Airlines for discrimination against disabled passengers
Disability group in A.P. threatens legal recourse over withdrawal of disability allowance
Ministry of Social Justice releases Draft National Policy for Persons with Disabilities
Mumbai H.C. wants Braille E.V.M.s at all polling booths; directs C.E.O. to publicise
 
Volume 3 Issue 12 June 15, 2005
 
F E A T U R E
Admission seekers with disabilities stranded at Delhi University’s “rundown gate”
 
I N T E R V I E W
Universal Design is the basis of accessibility: Prof. Abir Mullick
 
N E W S
NTPC calls for projects for self-employment of persons with disabilities
Dwarf people face bulls and death in Mexico
Zonal meet on proposed Integrated Education Scheme for Children, Youth with Disabilities
Iodine deficiency leading cause of mental retardation: Study
M.C.D moots draft for changes in building byelaws; no mention of access for persons with disability
Awareness about leprosy minimal in Delhi: Study
Pioneering news service on India’s disability sector holds annual review meeting
South Korea moves towards Disability Discrimination Acts
Achievements of India’s disabled people on show in New York apparel expo
Dystrophy-afflicted siblings tired of waiting; seek President’s permission to end their lives
Education Community Workshop by UNESCO for Universal Education
 
Volume 3 Issue 11 June 01, 2005
 
F E A T U R E
If you vote for me, you will vote for equality and for development: Mallesh
The Human Right to Mental Health