Deaf and dumb Pakistan teen stranded in India as officials take 3 years to release his photo

13.01.2018
HOSHIARPUR: For the past three years, a deaf and dumb teenager from Pakistan has been stuck in an observation home in Hoshiarpur because of the apathy of officials concerned. While he was unable to tell anyone about his address or parents, authorities did not release his photograph all this while. When they finally did so, it was after the intervention of BJP vice-president and Red Cross, India vice-chairman Avinash Rai Khanna.

The boy, who is now 18, was apprehended by BSF personnel for crossing the border at Dera Baba Nanak in November 2014. A case was registered against him for entering India illegally.

Still under trial, officials don't know anything about his name, parentage and native place in Pakistan. Principal magistrate, juvenile justice board, Gurdaspur Amandeep Singh gave Indian Red Cross Society vice-chairman Avinash Rai Khanna permission to make his photograph public to reunite him with his parents.

The Indian Red Cross Society has written to the International Committee of Red Cross in Delhi to take up the matter with the Red Cross in Pakistan. Observation Home authorities do not even know his name as attempts to apprise them of his identity by writing in Urdu failed. He scribbled a few words in Urdu in front of a person well-versed with the language but it turned out that the words he wrote were meaningless.

"I came to know about this only recently and contacted the observation home to get his photograph. Then they applied to the Juvenile Justice Board for permission. The official machinery could have done this earlier but they apparently did little to make his photograph public. The officials could have moved this application earlier as well," said Khanna, who also remained Rajya Sabha member, on Friday.

Access to disabled: HC seeks answers

11.01.2018
NEW DELHI: Irked at the failure of agencies to conduct a 'disabled access audit' of city buildings, Delhi high courton Wednesday decided to demand an explanation from senior officials.

HC was exasperated that the authorities did not even comprehend the meaning of 'disabled access audit' that ensures all government offices, public buildings and transport are made disabled-friendly. A bench of acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar directed all government agencies to furnish a list of buildings that are disabled-friendly and those where the audit has been undertaken.

The bench directed agencies, including PWD and Central PWD to ensure the audit was conducted for all buildings under their control. HC was reading the East Delhi Municipal Corporation's status report that claimed its buildings were disabled-friendly as they all had ramps. "Only ramps? Have you got disability audit done? What will a visually-impaired person do with ramps," it asked wondering what the point of the audit was if no measures were taken as a follow-up.

HC gave all agencies time till February 13 to explain the measures undertaken for physically disabled as well as visually and auditory impaired persons and asked the Delhi Police to submit status on the audit of its buildings, including all police stations.

The directions came during the hearing of a PIL filed by 29-year-old Nipun Malhotra seeking directions to make capital's roads, government offices and public transport friendly for disabled people. The plea has alleged that 'most public facilities' and public transportation, sidewalks, roads, footpaths to government buildings, are "woefully unequipped" to meet the needs of the disabled.

Malhotra has sought a 'disability audit' of public transport facilities and government buildings in the city.

’’சர்வதேசப் போட்டிகளுக்குத் தகுதி!’’ - பேட்மின்டனில் அசத்தும் மதுரை காது கேளாத, வாய்பேச முடியாத மாற்றுத்திறனாளி மாணவி

08.01.2018
காது கேளாத, வாய்பேச முடியாத மாற்றுத்திறனாளி மாணவியான ஜெர்லின் அனிகா, மாநில மற்றும் தேசிய அளவிலான பேட்மின்டன் போட்டிகளில் பங்கேற்று பல்வேறு சாதனைகளைப் புரிந்துள்ளார். 9-ம் வகுப்புப் பயின்று வரும் ஜெர்லின் அனிகா, பலமுறை பொதுப்பிரிவுகளிலும் கலந்துகொண்டு பரிசுகளை வென்றெடுத்திருக்கிறார். இந்தச் சூழலில் ஜெர்னில் அனிகாவை, மதுரை மாவட்ட ஆட்சியர் வீரராகவ ராவ், அழைத்துப் பாராட்டினார்.

இதுகுறித்து ஜெர்லின் அனிகாவின் தந்தை ஜெகத்ரட்சகனிடம் பேசினோம். "கடந்தாண்டு ஜூலை மாதம் 18-ம் தேதியிலிருந்து 30-ம் தேதி வரை துருக்கியில் நடைபெற்ற வாய்பேச முடியாத, காதுகேளாத மாற்றுத்திறனாளிகளுக்கான ஒலிம்பிக் தொடரின் பேட்மின்டன் போட்டியில் ஜெர்லின் கலந்துகொண்டார். அந்தத் தொடரில் உலகளவில் 5-ம் இடத்தை அவர் பிடித்தார். அதேபோல், ஜார்க்கண்ட் மாநிலம் ராஞ்சியில் கடந்த மாதம் நடைபெற்ற தேசிய அளவிலான பேட்மின்டன் போட்டிகளில், இந்தியாவிலேயே முதல் இடத்தைப் பிடித்தார். இதன் காரணமாக வரும் ஜூன் மாதம் நடைபெறவுள்ள ஆசிய விளையாட்டுப் போட்டிகளில் பங்கேற்க அவர் தகுதி பெற்றுள்ளார். அதைத்தொடர்ந்து 2019-ம் ஆண்டு ஜனவரி மாதம் அமெரிக்காவில் நடைபெறவுள்ள ஜூனியர் ஒலிம்பிக்கிலும் ஜெர்லின் அனிகா பங்கேற்க இருக்கிறார். தற்போதைய போட்டிகளில் பங்கேற்பதற்கான உதவிகளை ஃபென்னர் இந்தியா நிறுவனம் வழங்கி வருகிறது. அரசு இதனை கவனத்தில் கொண்டு போட்டிகளில் பங்கேற்க ஜெர்லினுக்கு உதவ வேண்டும்’ என்றார்.

Hearing impairment no deterrent for Mallika

Jalandhar, January 2
Mallika Handa has won the 20th National Championship for the Deaf, held from December 27 to 31 at Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh.

This is her fifth consecutive win in a row.

She may not have heard the deafening cheers of the spectators witnessing her entry into the history books, but had felt their sense of pride in her achievement when she became the first girl of the country to win a gold medal in the International Deaf and Dumb Chess Championship held from August 8 to 14 at Mongolia in 2015.

An elated mother Renu Handa said the win had made her daughter stronger and dedicated in the sphere of life.

Mallika has also the unique distinction to be the only girl from Punjab to have represented the state nine times in a national championship.

Hearing Aid Market: Production, Demand, Share, Price and Forecast to 2022

Hearing Aid Market report communicates about the manufacturing process analyzed thoroughly with respect three points, viz. raw material and equipment suppliers, various manufacturing associated costs (material cost, labor cost, etc.) and the actual process of whole Enterprise Hearing Aid market. The Enterprise Hearing Aid Industry research report is a resource, which provides technical and financial details of the Enterprise Hearing Aid Market (Volume and Value).

“Costco is now one of the largest hearing aid retailers in the US, with sales increasing between 19 to 26 percent per year. The number of Costco stores with in-store hearing booths and audiologists has quadrupled in the last decade, now numbering over 500. Both Walmart and Sam’s Club also are growing their shares of the retail hearing aid market. In addition, manufactures like Sonova, Demant, ReSound and Starkey have also been adding more retail outlets to their own chains. Sonova alone has quadrupled its retail outlets in the last decade and now has more than 2,000 outlets worldwide.”

Ask for PDF Sample of this Hearing Aid market report at: https://www.absolutereports.com/enquiry/request-sample/11617352

Hearing Aid Market Segment by Manufacturers like: Costco,Walmart and more

In this introductory section, the Hearing Aid industry research report incorporates analysis of definitions, classifications, applications and industry chain structure.

Hearing Aid Market Segment by Type covers: Behind the ear (BTE),In the canal (ITC) and more

Hearing Aid Market Segment by Applications covers: for Adult,for Kids and more

Hearing Aid Market Regional Analysis Covers: South China, Southwest China, East China, Northeast China, North China.

Next part of Hearing Aid Market Research Report contains additional information like key vendors in Market space, Hearing Aid Market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the Global Hearing Aid Market, opportunities, market risk and market overview. The process is analyzed thoroughly with respect three points, viz. raw material and equipment suppliers, various manufacturing associated costs (material cost, labor cost, etc.) and the actual process.

The next part also sheds light on the gap between supply and consumption. Apart from the mentioned information, growth rate of Hearing Aid markets in 2022 is also explained. Additionally, type wise and application wise consumption tables and figures are also given.

Limited Period offer, 12% Discount on Hearing Aid Market, Request at:https://www.absolutereports.com/enquiry/request-discount/11617352

Major Points Covered in Table of Contents
Chapter 1, to describe Hearing Aid Introduction, product type and application, market overview, market analysis by countries, market opportunities, market risk, market driving force;

Chapter 2, to analyze the manufacturers of Hearing Aid, with profile, main business, news, sales, price, revenue and market share in 2016 and 2017;

Chapter 3, to display the competitive situation among the top manufacturers, with sales, revenue and market share in 2016 and 2017;

Chapter 4, to show the Asia-Pacific market by countries, covering China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, Taiwan, India and Australia, with sales, price, revenue and market share of Hearing Aid, for each country, from 2012 to 2017;

Chapter 5 and 6, to show the market by type and application, with sales, price, revenue, market share and growth rate by type, application, from 2012 to 2017.

And continued

Price of Report: $4480 (Single User License)

Purchase Hearing Aid Market Report at: https://www.absolutereports.com/purchase/11617352

SBI donates school bus to a NGO under CSR

08.01.2018
MUMBAI: State Bank of India (SBI) contributed a sum of Rs. 23.74 lakh for purchase of School Bus today to Save the Children India, a NGO that runs a school for the betterment of mentally challenged and hearing impaired children.

SBI through its CSR initiative aims to make hassle free commute for these students who travel to this school across different locations in Mumbai.

Centum GRO organizes Indian Sign Language Interpreter Retreat

08.01.2018
Centum GRO, an initiative of Centum Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centum Learning, organized the first ever Indian Sign Language Interpreter Retreat themed ‘Enhancing and Strengthening Interpreting Skills in India’. The 4-day event is being held at Zorba The Buddha, New Delhi from January 4-7, 2018. The event is being supported by ISLIA (Indian Signed Language Interpreters Association), ASLI (Association of Sign Language Interpreters) and Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC). This first-of-its kind initiative was sponsored by Tech Mahindra Foundation, Enable Travel and OM Metals Infraprojects Limited.

With an aim to highlight the much-needed improvements in the field of Interpreting for the deaf, the workshop is designed to focus on the Ethics and Etiquettes of Sign Language Interpreting, Sign Language Structure, Interpreter Settings and Professionalization of Interpreting.

The retreat is being facilitated by two American experts who will share their expertise in the field of Sign Language Interpreting. The participants, who have come from different parts of India, will have the opportunity to engage themselves in the momentum for creating inclusion and empowerment for the deaf and hard of hearing community in India. The event will also have a panel discussion where Deaf Indian Leaders will share their experiences related to working with sign language interpreters. We foresee this kind of partnership as one of the ways for building respect and trust among each other and fostering the spirit of ally-ship.

Currently, India has approximately only 250 qualified Indian Sign Language (ISL) interpreters for a population of over 1 Crore Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) individuals. They represent a huge community that demands quality and ethical ISL Interpreters at Schools, Colleges, Govt. Offices and every other information-transaction, recreational or employment or educational institutions.

Dr. Alim Chandani, Associate Vice President, Centum Foundation & Head, Centum GRO said, ‘The Deaf community is whole-heartedly vouching for equal employment rights and there is a massive need to provide quality interpreting services which will contribute towards creating general awareness about ‘equal opportunities’ and ‘diversity and inclusion’ at workplace. So, the more the deaf get exposure and can open up, the more their chances to grow and only an interpreter can be their ears and voice.’

Under the “Education” section of Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Bill 2016, it is stated to “ensure that the education to persons who are blind or deaf or both is imparted in the most appropriate languages and modes and means of communication”. Given this requirement, the retreat is the perfect opportunity for experienced interpreters to gather together and provide a space to discuss the next steps.

Centum GRO organizes the first ever Indian Sign Language Interpreter Retreat

05.01.2018
Mumbai: Centum GRO, an initiative of Centum Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centum Learning, today organized the first ever Indian Sign Language Interpreter Retreat themed ‘Enhancing and Strengthening Interpreting Skills in India’. The 4-day event is being held at Zorba The Buddha, New Delhi from January 4-7, 2018. The event is being supported by ISLIA (Indian Signed Language Interpreters Association), ASLI (Association of Sign Language Interpreters) and Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC). This first-of-its kind initiative was sponsored by Tech Mahindra Foundation, Enable Travel and OM Metals Infraprojects Limited.

With an aim to highlight the much-needed improvements in the field of Interpreting for the deaf, the workshop is designed to focus on the Ethics and Etiquettes of Sign Language Interpreting, Sign Language Structure, Interpreter Settings and Professionalization of Interpreting.

The retreat is being facilitated by two American experts who will share their expertise in the field of Sign Language Interpreting. The participants, who have come from different parts of India, will have the opportunity to engage themselves in the momentum for creating inclusion and empowerment for the deaf and hard of hearing community in India. The event will also have a panel discussion where Deaf Indian Leaders will share their experiences related to working with sign language interpreters. We foresee this kind of partnership as one of the ways for building respect and trust among each other and fostering the spirit of ally-ship.

Currently, India has approximately only 250 qualified Indian Sign Language (ISL) interpreters for a population of over 1 Crore Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) individuals. They represent a huge community that demands quality and ethical ISL Interpreters at Schools, Colleges, Govt. Offices and every other information-transaction, recreational or employment or educational institutions.

Dr. Alim Chandani, Associate Vice President, Centum Foundation & Head, Centum GRO said, ‘The Deaf community is whole-heartedly vouching for equal employment rights and there is a massive need to provide quality interpreting services which will contribute towards creating general awareness about ‘equal opportunities’ and ‘diversity and inclusion’ at workplace. So, the more the deaf get exposure and can open up, the more their chances to grow and only an interpreter can be their ears and voice.’

Ms. Aarti Chandna, Head – Centum Foundation said, ‘The interpreters are a deaf person’s window to the world. Through this initiative, we plan to focus on skilling the Sign Language Interpreters in India who act as communication facilitators between deaf and hearing individuals. We are trying to go all out to improve the Sign Language Interpreting Structure in India to develop a comprehensive skill development ecosystem.’

Under the “Education” section of Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Bill 2016, it is stated to “ensure that the education to persons who are blind or deaf or both is imparted in the most appropriate languages and modes and means of communication”. Given this requirement, the retreat is the perfect opportunity for experienced interpreters to gather together and provide a space to discuss the next steps.

SC/ST panel chief consoles rape victim

Members of National Federation of Deaf and Dumb Associations and AIDWA 

staging a dharna in Visakhapatnam on Thursday demanding the government 

provide job and financial assistance to the tribal rape victim

04.01.2018
Visakhapatnam: Chairman of SC/ST Commission Karem Shivaji visited the King George Hospital to console the tribal minor dumb girl, who was raped, and handed over Rs 2.5 lakh to her here on Thursday. Later, addressing the media, Shivaji termed the rape incident as shameful.

He said that the commission would provide support to the girl. The government had sanctioned Rs 5 lakh and as a first instalment Rs 2.5 lakh cheque was given to the victim. The commission would recommend to the government to provide a job to her.

He also said that 261 SC/ST atrocity cases were pending in the state and the commission is taking steps to take action against the accused. Later, the chairman interacted with the Jerripothulapalem SC victims and assured them that the commission would render justice to them.

Meanwhile, the National Federation of Dumb and Deaf Associations, AIDWA, AP Girijana Sangham, National Federation of Multi-Disabled People staged a dharna demanding the government take stringent action against the accused in the tribal girl rape case.

General secretary of National Federation of Dumb and Deaf Associations V Chandrasekhar alleged that there is no security to the physically challenged persons in the state. He demanded that the government provide job and financial support to the victim.

If the government had failed to look after her welfare, the federation would launch agitation, he warned. AIDWA leaders Botta Eswaramma, V Laxmi Ch Sumithra and Dakshayani and Girijana Sangam leader Appala Naidu and Prudvi also spoke.