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India has a long road ahead in becoming a disabled-friendly country
by Prasad Krishna published Aug 31, 2016 — filed under:
India is home to 2.7 crore people living with one or the other kind of disability. According to the 2011 Census, 2.21 percent of India’s population is disabled. Unlike the developed world, India’s disabled are made further socially vulnerable by lack of quality education, lack of women’s safety, and attitudinal barriers as they continue to grapple with the challenges of access, acceptance, and inclusion.
Located in Accessibility / News & Media
Blog Entry We Tested 18 Government Apps, and Most are not Fully Accessible to the Disabled
by Nirmita Narasimhan published Aug 31, 2016 last modified Sep 03, 2016 03:32 AM — filed under:
When you wake up in the morning, the odds are one of the first things you look at is your phone. You might check WhatsApp, review the news, look at the day’s schedule, and book a taxi to work.
Located in Accessibility / Blog
Blog Entry The Case for Accessible Banking
by Dinesh Kaushal published Nov 23, 2011 last modified Jan 03, 2012 04:54 AM — filed under:
Dinesh Kaushal examines the state of accessibility of banking services in India. By giving concrete examples of shortcomings in existing ATMs and net banking facilities which make it difficult for persons with disabilities to do electronic transactions, Dinesh urges banks to make a move to upgrade their ATMs and make their web services accessible.
Located in Accessibility
Blog Entry Institute for Internet & Society 2014, Pune
by Samantha Cassar published Mar 07, 2014 last modified Apr 07, 2014 11:31 AM — filed under: , , , , , , , , , ,
Last month, activists, journalists, researchers, and members of civil society came together at the 2014 Institute for Internet & Society in Pune, which was hosted by CIS and funded by the Ford Foundation. The Institute was a week long, in which participants heard from speakers from various backgrounds on issues arising out of the intersection of internet and society, such as intellectual property, freedom of expression, and accessibility, to name a few. Below is an official reporting summarizing sessions that took place.
Located in Telecom / Blog
An Open House Session with George Abraham
by Prasad Krishna published May 19, 2014 — filed under: ,
Ashoka India and the Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) welcome you to an open house session with George Abraham, CEO and Founder of the SCORE Foundation at Ashoka- Innovators for the Public in Domlur on Wednesday, May 21, 2014.
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Blog Entry Banking and Accessibility in India: A Study on Banking Accessibility in India — Call for Comments
by Vrinda Maheshwari published Oct 30, 2012 — filed under: ,
The adoption of accessible features and technologies by banks in India is low despite there being legislative and executive push for it. It is important for the banks to understand not just their obligations but also the benefits that will accrue to them if they follow the suggested guidelines.
Located in Accessibility / Blog
File Banking Accessibility Report
by Vrinda Maheshwari published Oct 30, 2012 — filed under:
A study on banking and accessibility in India by Vrinda Maheshwari.
Located in Accessibility / Blog
September 2013 Bulletin
by Prasad Krishna published Sep 30, 2013 last modified Oct 24, 2013 06:48 AM — filed under: , , , , ,
Our newsletter for the month of September 2013 can be accessed below.
Located in About Us / Newsletters
Puducherry (Govt.) Schemes
by Prasad Krishna published Nov 13, 2013 — filed under:
Details of the Scheme in respect of differently-abled division of Social Welfare Department, Puducherry can be viewed below.
Located in Accessibility / Resources
Blog Entry National Policy on Universal Electronic Accessibility – An Analysis
by Anandhi Viswanathan published Dec 27, 2013 — filed under:
Electronics and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are widely used in all areas of life such as education, health care, employment, entertainment, banking and finance management and other aspects of daily living.
Located in Accessibility / Blog