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Disability affairs department receives hike of 0.02%, allocated Rs 1,225 crore in budget
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities has been allocated a total of Rs 1,225.2…
PTI
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New scheme for entrepreneurship development of disabled persons: Gadkari
"I assure you that the MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) ministry will work (out) a specia…
PTI
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This marketing services company is trying to make virtual events equally immersive for the dyslexic and visually-challenged
This step will empower corporates to add disability into their diversity and inclusion plan and wid…
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Some voters with disabilities say they feel like 'second class citizens' in their struggle to cast a ballot like the able bodied
Voters with disabilities face obstacles unfamiliar to most able-bodied people to ensure they can ca…
Yelena Dzhanova
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Uber is training its best drivers in London for a new scheme to help disabled people get around
Uber denies that the timing of uberASSIST's London launch is related to the opposition it has faced…
Rob Price
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A man who uses a wheelchair says he had to drag himself off an Air Canada flight in Las Vegas because airline staff wouldn't help him
"How am I supposed to get to the front of my plane when I can't walk? If I didn't need a wheelchair…
Marielle Descalsota
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Robots and AI-powered assistive tech are poised to transform accessibility and mobility
Companies are developing mobility aids and technologies including robotic exoskeletons, limbs, and …
Jake Hall
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61 million American adults have a disability. Experts say an intentional approach to accommodations can help companies ensure these workers feel valued.
Remote work is just one accommodation employers can offer to make the workplace a more welcoming pl…
Rachel DuRose,Madison Hoff,Ca…
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Grenfell fire expert joked about disabled people 'crawling along smoke-filled corridors'
An Insider investigation has revealed a fire safety expert joked about watching disabled people str…
Bethany Dawson
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After Delta damaged my wheelchair, they gave me a $100 voucher. I love traveling, but it's demoralizing sometimes.
Elizabeth Doughman travels around the world with her wheelchair. She said that on a recent flight, …
Allison Kenien
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'What is Flipboard Briefing?': How to use or disable the social news app's personal magazine feature on Android
Flipboard Briefing is a digital "personal magazine" on Samsung Android devices that delivers news a…
Steven John
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Airline passengers with disabilities share their travel nightmares: Being forgotten on planes, receiving damaged wheelchairs, or facing life-threatening injuries
Reports of complaints from passengers with disabilities have increased a 108%, according to the Dep…
Lloyd Lee
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Microsoft made big changes to its Windows privacy policy, and you might want to adjust your settings now
According to the company's privacy policy, to make Cortana "provide personalized experiences and re…
Cadie Thompson
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Startup Parrots is using 5G to develop a bird-shaped, AI-powered machine that helps people with disabilities communicate
Its product, called Polly, is an oblong camera that grips onto wheelchairs and provides a 360-degre…
Karen Fischer
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Uber will pay over $2 million to disabled riders after charging them with waiting fees, and it might have to pay millions more
Uber settled with the DOJ to pay over $2 million to disabled riders who were charged and agreed to …
Isobel Asher Hamilton
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TikTokers are sharing accessible wrapping hacks for those who struggle to open presents during the holidays
Tutorials on how to wrap presents for those with limited grip strength are popular on TikTok. One v…