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Apple expands accessibility features across devices with new AI-powered toolsApple is introducing significant accessibility upgrades across its devices. New features leverage AI for improved navigation, visual assist...- Google Chrome AI model: Is a 4GB file being downloaded without your permission? New report raises questionsGoogle Chrome AI model: A report by security researcher Alexander Hanff has raised concerns that Google Chrome may be downloading a 4GB AI ...
- Paris Paralympics medalist Avani Lekhara raises issue with Galaxy Z Flip 6 after service center denies help, company says 'issue promplty resolved'Paralympic champion Avani Lekhara faced service issues with her Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, gifted to athletes for the Paris 2024 Games. Despi...
- UP steps up comprehensive rehabilitation for persons with disabilitiesUttar Pradesh is boosting disability rehabilitation. A new scheme offers grants to voluntary groups. This initiative supports early interve...
- Not charity, help us to the market: Why India must build an assistive devices industry that truly serves PwDsBy sidelining individuals with disabilities from the job market, India is sacrificing a vital portion of its GDP. Despite financial commitm...
- Govt proposes online portal to streamline certification, access to assistive technology for persons with disabilityThe Centre proposes new draft rules for assistive technology. An online portal will manage certification and distribution processes. Device...
- Govt proposes online portal to streamline certification, access to assistive technologyThe Indian government has proposed new rules to improve access to assistive devices for people with disabilities. A planned online portal w...
- NITI Aayog plans policy to push local production of assistive devicesThe Indian government is developing a policy intervention to promote the mass manufacturing of assistive devices. The aim is to incentivize...
- Niti Aayog plans policy to push local production of assistive devicesNITI Aayog has started discussions with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), World Health Organisation (WHO) and stakeholder mini...
- Union Cabinet nod to pact between India, South Africa on cooperation in disability sector"It will strengthen bilateral ties between India and South Africa. Specific proposals for cooperation between the two countries, as mutuall...
- 585 state buildings, 1,030 central government buildings made barrier-free for disabled, says CentreIn the disability sector, he said about 585 buildings of the states/Union Territories and 1,030 central government buildings have been made...
- Devices for disabled taxed at concessional 5% rate: GovernmentThe government today said that assistive devices for the physically-challenged will be charged at a concessional 5 per cent.
- Thawar Chand Gehlot seeks exemption on GST on goods for disabledInundated with representations from across the country, the social justice and empowerment ministry has sent missives to finance ministry a...
- Hold camps in all assembly seats to distribute assistive devices to disabled: UP Government to CentreSources said the Uttar Pradesh govt has requested the Centre to hold a camp in each assembly constituency irrespective of the party represe...
- Government to give assistive devices to elderly below poverty lineThe objective of the scheme, Gehlot said, is to build an aged-friendly society by providing them with devices to maintain near normalcy in ...
- Union Minister Thaawarchand Gehlot distributes free aids to Divyangjan; universal IDs soonThe camp was organized by Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) under the Department of Empowerment Of Persons With ...
- Government can achieve 50% of target by deploying assistive technology at varsities: BarrierBreakIt involves making railway stations, airports, public transport, government websites and buildings across 50 cities disabled-friendly.
- PWDs may now buy assistive devices onlineThe government is planning to rope in e-retailers to sell assistive products to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) by linking its web-portal.
- Govt employees with disabilities to get preference in transfer, postingsOver 15,000 central government employees with disabilities may now have a reason to cheer. Govt has issued an order saying such employees s...
- Preference in transfers, postings for disabled government employeesGovernment is considering special preferences in transfers, postings and accommodation, reimbursement for assistive devices for disabled go...
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