Beyond disability: How this autistic, visually-impaired singer battled all odds with music Shibani Ghosh, who is autistic and visually handicapped, used music to help her get by in life. Not only has she performed on numerous platforms, but she has also made her debut album. Shibani is from Krishnanagar, a tiny town in West Bengal, …
Do you know? According to the report, a large number of Special needs disabled children do not attend regular schools but instead attend the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). Learning disabilities have been the most common group of CWDs to enrol in NIOS over the years. While enrollment in students with locomotor and visual …
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Top 10 medical professionals on National Doctors Day Today, we honour the selflessness and extraordinary sacrifices made by the medical community. It’s interesting to note that different countries honour doctors on different days of the year. However, the holiday is observed in India on July 1. The distinguished doctor served as West Bengal’s second Chief …
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Jacqueline Fernandez celebrates Autism Pride Day with Autistic adults from the cafe Arpan Jacqueline Fernandez, a Bollywood actress who is referred to as the industry’s “sunshine girl,” certainly has a knack for making people’s lives better. She recently celebrated Autism Pride Day with the staff of Cafe Arpaan. Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference. In other …
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News that touched us this week A special needs child is a young person who has been identified as requiring extra care and attention that other children do not. The state may designate this status in order to provide benefits and help for the child’s health and development. Special needs can also be a legal …
News for the week Developmental delays, medical issues, psychiatric conditions, or congenital conditions can all affect children with special needs. These children's exceptional requirements necessitate adjustments in order for them to realise their full potential. The special needs label is useful for a variety of reasons. It can assist you in obtaining necessary resources, establishing …
Weekly news dose for you According to the most recent figures, an estimated 2.1 percent of the Indian population, or about 26 million people, has a disability. Medical issues or life-altering events can cause intellectual and physical disability at any time in a person’s life. Experts agree that there is no single, globally accepted definition …
News that touched us this month Disabilities are a broad phrase that encompasses impairments, activity limitations, and participation constraints. Impairment is an issue with a person's physical structure or function; activity limitation is a problem with a person's ability to perform an action or task; and participation restriction is a problem with a person's ability …