India is making plans to undertake a project in the interest of persons with disabilities for providing them with unique identification cards. The primary aim behind this project is to establish a national database which would aid the Central government in having access to real time info about the education, employment and income status of…
In order to observe the Inaugural Day of the Kanyashree Project in West Bengal, a programme was organised at Gouripur Sri Sri Ramkrishna Vidyapith in the Uluberia Block-I Developement Office on 14th August, 2016. The occasion was graced by the presence of several dignitaries, including Mr. Tamojit Chakraborty, Mr. Pulak Roy, Mr. Manas Mondal, Mr.…
In order to establish improved accessible environment for persons with disabilities, the Indian government has launched an Accessibility Index (AI) toolkit for helping the corporate sector to assess their HR policies & systems and ensure effective inclusion of PWDs. The toolkit has been developed by the FICCI (Federal of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry)…
The National Trust, which is a sovereign organisation operating as a part of Indian Government’s Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, was created under “National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation & Multiple Disabilities” Act 1999. The primary objectives of this Trust Fund are as mentioned below: To empower…
According to global estimates, more than a billion people in the world suffer from different kinds of disabilities. The worst part is that around 100 million from among them are less than 15 years old. The concerns of persons with disabilities (PWDs) compounds significantly in settings with low resource-availability. In developing countries such as India,…
Many of us might think that employers hiring individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities are big-hearted people who sacrifice the profits of their company for improving the community of PWDs (persons with disabilities). New studies, however, have shown that employing disabled people does not actually mean that firms have compromised their trade interests. The truth…
The concept of rural progress and development in itself is quite extensive as well as comprehensive. It has often been used for signifying the extension of agricultural facilities, improvement in the cultivation techniques, provision of health care and educational facilities, expansion of electricity, etc. At present, however, rural development implies a long term and intricate…
Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) is a developmental strategy meant for addressing the needs of persons with disabilities as well as their family. At rural level, it plays a paramount role in both detection and prevention of various disabilities. If conjugated with appropriate guidance, the identification can help in overcoming scarcity of early detection. In order…
Asha Bhavan Centre (ABC) is a not for profit organisation owned by Mrs. Sukeshi Barui and dedicated to providing comprehensive rehabilitation services to children and persons with disabilities. Dominique Lapierre Home for Children with Disabilities (DLHCD) is a residential care unit of this organisation that provides extensive support and care, counselling and adaptation support to…
Asha Bhavan Centre, a registered social organisation that promotes rehabilitation services and provides opportunities as well as protects the rights for women, children and persons with disabilities in India. It puts its best efforts to take care of the thousands of people with disabilities by offering them with residential care, special educational support, nutritional support,…
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