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January 2018 Newsletter: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 31, 2018 — last modified Mar 01, 2018 01:35 AM — filed under: Access to Knowledge, Telecom, Accessibility, Internet Governance, Researchers at Work
January 2018 Newsletter
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The Legal Framework for Enforcement of Rights of Persons with Disabilities: by CLPR — published Oct 14, 2014 — last modified Nov 06, 2014 03:56 PM — filed under: Accessibility
In order to get a complete understanding of the legal framework governing the rights of persons with disabilities, we need to understand the several legislations that cover the field. The Constitution of India is the founding legal document guaranteeing fundamental rights to all persons which includes persons with disabilities. The main legislation on disability rights is the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 ("PWD Act") which this chapter will be providing a detailed overview of.
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Comments and Feedback on the Draft Twelfth Five Year Plan with respect to Persons with Disabilities: by Rahul Cherian — published Dec 28, 2012 — filed under: Accessibility
The Centre for Internet & Society was one of the ten organizations representing people with disabilities that sent comments and feedback on the draft twelfth five year plan.
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International Day of People with Disability: by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 30, 2015 — last modified Dec 16, 2015 03:54 PM — filed under: Accessibility
Nirmita Narasimhan was a panelist at this event organized by Capgemini in Bangalore on November 30, 2015.
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Global Charter: Promoting Global Digital Inclusion through ICT Procurement Policies & Accessibility Standards: by Prasad Krishna — published Dec 19, 2015 — last modified Jan 03, 2016 05:26 AM — filed under: Accessibility
The Centre for Internet & Society was a signatory to this initiative.
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National Compendium of Laws, Policies, Programmes for Persons with Disabilities: by Nirmita Narasimhan — published Jan 03, 2016 — last modified Feb 05, 2016 02:16 AM — filed under: Featured, Accessibility
This compendium was compiled by the Centre for Internet & Society in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Department of Disability Affairs, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India. Prasanna Kumar Pincha, Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, has written the Foreword.
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December 2015 Bulletin: by Prasad Krishna — published Dec 31, 2015 — last modified Jan 13, 2016 02:07 PM — filed under: Access to Knowledge, Telecom, Accessibility, Internet Governance, Researchers at Work
Our newsletter for the month of December 2015 is below.
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Accessibility of Government Websites in India: by Nirmita Narasimhan — published Sep 25, 2012 — last modified Sep 25, 2012 05:54 AM — filed under: Accessibility
This report summarises the key findings of a test conducted to measure the accessibility of 7800 websites of the Government of India and its affiliated agencies against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0, which is the universally accepted standard for web accessibility.
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Breaking News on Electronic Accessibility: by Rahul Cherian — published Sep 28, 2012 — filed under: Accessibility
The Parliamentary Standing Committee constituted to study the Electronic Delivery of Services Bill has in its report explicitly recognized the concept of electronic accessibility and reasonable accommodation. This is the first time in the country that these two concepts have been reflected at the level of a Parliamentary Standing Committee in relation to a non-disability specific law.
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Creating a National Resource Kit for Persons with Disabilities: An Introduction: by Anandhi Viswanathan — published Sep 28, 2012 — last modified Mar 18, 2013 05:58 AM — filed under: Accessibility
The Centre for Internet & Society is engaged in a two-and-a-half year project starting from August 2012 to create a national resource kit of state-wise laws, policies and programmes on issues relating to persons with disabilities in India. This project is supported by the Hans Foundation. The Resource Kit will be brought out in both English and Hindi and disseminated to policy makers from panchayat to ministry levels throughout India.
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