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SpicyIP Tidbit: India ratifies the Marrakesh Treaty for the Visually Impaired
In an encouraging step towards promoting accessibility among the differently abled, India became the first country to ratify the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled, 2013.
Meeting on National Policy on Universal Electronic Accessibility
A meeting on National Policy on Universal Electronic Accessibility is scheduled to be held on 1.7.2014 at 11.30 AM in DeitY. Sunil Abraham will take part in the meeting.
Enabling Elections: (Coverage in Vijay Karnataka)
Vijay Karnataka published about the Enabling Elections report from CIS. Nirmita Narasimhan is quoted.
Are Elections Fair to People With Special Needs?
City-based think tanks have submitted a report to the Election Commission saying elections in India are unfriendly to people with disabilities.
Constitution of the High Level Advisory Committee (HLAC) on National Policy on Universal Electronic Accessibility
The Centre for Internet and Society has been invited to serve on the high level committee on electronic accessibility policy constituted by the Government of India.
Zero Project Conference on Accessibility: Innovative Policies and Practices for Persons with Disabilities
Essl Foundation, the World Future Council and the European Foundation Centre convened an international conference at the United Nations Office in Vienna, Austria on February 27 and 28, 2014. Pranesh Prakash participated in the conference as a speaker. On February 27 he spoke on e-speak and on the following day (February 28) he spoke in a session on Copyright & the Marrakesh Treaty: Opportunities and Challenges.
National Consultation on Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Development Process
On February 12, 2014, CBM India in collaboration with United Nations Solution Exchange (UNSE) for Gender Community organized a 'National Consultation on Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Development Processes' at the World Health Organization (WHO), Regional office for South-East Asia in New Delhi. Around 85 delegates attended the consultation
An “Advocacy” Saga and the Inspiring Legacy of Rahul Cherian
For those interested in policy advocacy, the NUJS Law Review has an elaborate paper outlining the tireless advocacy efforts (spanning more than 10 full years) of a bunch of dedicated campaigners who strove valiantly to foster access for the disabled.
National Conference on: Harnessing technology for the empowerment for the persons with visual impairments
Dr. Nirmita Narasimhan participates as a speaker at this event. The event is organized by NIVH.
eAccessibility Workshop 2013
Directorate of Information Technology (DIT), in association with Mahaonline Limited (MoL) and NIXI has organized a workshop on eAccessibility on November 19-20, 2013 at Mumbai and Pune. The Centre for Internet and Society is one of the trainer organisations for the event.
Global Consultation Report on ICTs and Disability Launched at the UN High Level Meeting on Disability and Development
A new report released on Monday, 23 September 2013 demonstrates how Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), have become a positive force of transformation and a crucial element of any personal development, empowerment and institutional framework for inclusive development.
An Interview of Vera Franz
This interview was conducted at the Diplomatic Conference to Conclude a Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works by Visually Impaired Persons and Persons with Print Disabilities on June 26, 2013.
A Treat for the Blind
The WIPO treaty will provide copyright exceptions on books making them available to blind people in formats they can use.
A lifetime of five years on the internet
Centre for Internet and Society observes its fifth anniversary on Sunday.
CIS anniversary
The Centre for Internet and Society will celebrate five years of its existence with an exhibition showcasing its works and accomplishments.
Review of Guidelines for Indian Government Websites-meeting notice
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension has called for a meeting for review of guidelines for Indian Government websites. The meeting will be held under the chairmanship of Shri Anoop Kumar Srivastava, Addl. Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Indian Users’ Perspective On WIPO Negotiations On Treaty For Visually Impaired
South-East Asia is host to one-third of the world’s 39 million blind people. Over 20 million live in India alone. This week’s special session of the World Intellectual Property Organization aims to clean up the text of an international treaty to facilitate access to books for the blind and visually impaired community. It is thus of prime importance for India, and some there worry that issues such as commercial availability could undermine the treaty’s effectiveness.
Rahul Cherian passes away
Rahul Cherian, an expert and policy activist in disability law, intellectual property (IP) law and technology law passed away on Thursday. He was 39.
Rahul Cherian, founder of NGO Inclusive Planet, passes away
Rahul Cherian, who worked extensively on disability law and rights in India, and other issues like intellectual property (IP) law and technology law passed away on Thursday while on on a family holiday in Goa according to this report in the Hindu.
Inclusive Planet co-founder, Disability Law activist, and Cancer Survivor, Rahul Cherian passes away
Rahul Cherian, the co-founder of Inclusive Planet and an expert on Intellectual Property and disability law, passed away on February 7, 2013 in Goa due to sudden illness.
