Accessibility

Disability Exceptions in Copyright Legislations — by Rishika — last modified Jan 12, 2015 02:14 AM

In the year 2006, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) conducted a study on different national approaches to copyright exception for persons with disabilities. Over 60 countries have an exception in their Copyright laws permitting conversion of works into accessible formats for the benefit of persons who cannot read print. The scope of the exception varies, in terms of the beneficiaries covered, formats permitted, restrictions on who can convert, etc.

Response to RTI Applications from Different States on Accessibility — by Anandhi Viswanathan — last modified Feb 08, 2015 08:30 AM

The Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) had sent right to information (RTI) applications from various states seeking information on the allocation and expenditure in the budget for implementing various schemes for persons with disabilities. CIS received the first set of documents.

Report on Training in the use of eSpeak Oriya with NVDA — by Nirmita Narasimhan — last modified Mar 18, 2015 05:05 PM

NVDA team from the Centre for Internet and Society conducted this workshop at Orrisa Association for the Blind, Bhubaneswar from February 8 to 10, 2015. Thirty six individuals attended the training.

Report on 15 days Training in Basic Computing with use of NVDA and eSpeak in Hindi — by Nirmita Narasimhan — last modified Apr 10, 2015 02:33 AM

The highlight of the session was that the students on completion of the 15 days training, were able to write passages in Hindi. All the participants were able to do basic computing, such as opening files, saving them in different locations, surfing the Internet, etc.

March 2015 Bulletin — by Prasad Krishna — last modified May 12, 2015 01:36 AM

Newsletter for the month of March.

National Resource Kit: The Mizoram Chapter (Call for Comments) — by CLPR — last modified Mar 06, 2014 04:26 PM

The National Resource Kit team is pleased to bring you its research on the state of laws, policies and programmes for persons with disabilities in the state of Mizoram.

An India Where the Disabled have a Choice — by Prasad Krishna — last modified Aug 06, 2016 05:06 PM

The Roundtable on Digital Access to the Disabled held in Bangalore brought forward many issues related to the topic. Dr. Nirmita Narasimhan, Policy Director, Centre for Internet and Society speaks to Dr. Archana Verma about the problems faced by the disabled while using technology. Being herself partially visually impaired, this is an interview from an expert as well as the personal experiences of a person from the disabled group.

How India’s top firms fare in employing women and persons with disabilities — by Prasad Krishna — last modified Aug 10, 2016 02:27 PM

It is generally believed that the growth of the corporate sector in India has increased employment avenues for historically deprived sections of our society.

Using technology to address issues — by Prasad Krishna — last modified Aug 15, 2016 04:26 AM

Can technology help the visually-disabled, who have no access to books and reading resources in their schools?

Nirmita Narasimhan gets NCPEDP-Mphasis Universal Design Award — by Prasad Krishna — last modified Aug 18, 2016 01:26 PM

The NCPEDP-Mphasis Universal Design Awards were given away in the capital on August 14, 2016. Nirmita got the award in the "Persons with Disabilities" category.

Bridging the Digital Divide — by Prasad Krishna — last modified Aug 24, 2016 04:50 PM

Nirmita Narasimhan will be a panelist at an annual event called "All Hands Meet" organized by Wipro on August 25, 2016 in Bangalore.

Universal Design & Accessibility Conclave — by Prasad Krishna — last modified Aug 27, 2016 04:34 AM

Nirmita Narasimhan is a speaker at this conclave organized by IIMA in collaboration with Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.

India has a long road ahead in becoming a disabled-friendly country — by Prasad Krishna — last modified Aug 31, 2016 04:47 PM

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.

We Tested 18 Government Apps, and Most are not Fully Accessible to the Disabled — by Nirmita Narasimhan — last modified Sep 03, 2016 03:32 AM

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.

The Case for Accessible Banking — by Dinesh Kaushal — last modified Jan 03, 2012 04:54 AM

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.

Institute for Internet & Society 2014, Pune — by Samantha Cassar — last modified Apr 07, 2014 11:31 AM

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.

An Open House Session with George Abraham May 21, 2014 from 03:00 PM to 05:30 PM — Ashoka- Innovators for the Public, 54, 1st Cross, Domlur Layout, Bangalore-560071, — by Prasad Krishna

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.

Banking and Accessibility in India: A Study on Banking Accessibility in India — Call for Comments — by Vrinda Maheshwari — last modified Oct 30, 2012 04:50 AM

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.

Banking Accessibility Report — by Vrinda Maheshwari — last modified Oct 30, 2012 04:49 AM

A study on banking and accessibility in India by Vrinda Maheshwari.

September 2013 Bulletin — by Prasad Krishna — last modified Oct 24, 2013 06:48 AM

Our newsletter for the month of September 2013 can be accessed below.

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