Disabilities

July 10, 2024

Who to blame? 11-year ordeal without trial for mentally-challenged POCSO case accused

The accused, a mentally-challenged man, had been subjected to repeated psychiatric evaluation, which would finally pronounce him fit to stand a trial.

January 31, 2024
Delay in widow, disability pension disbursal leaves sick tribal woman, autistic son in distress

The non-payment of widow pension for six months and disabled pension for four months has put Vimala, who is suffering from severe back problems, and Sanal in distress.
September 28, 2023
Disabled man beaten to death on suspicion of theft in Delhi: Police

Seven people, including a juvenile, have been held in connection with the incident, they added.
September 06, 2023
Paralysed man from Kerala set to embark on world quest to improve lives of disabled people

Prajith, paralysed from the neck below after an accident in 2011 at Kozhikode bypass, has dedicated his life to inspiring people with disabilities; finding modern technologies to support them and raising awareness in society about inclusiveness.
January 29, 2023
Polio-afflicted panchayat clerk transferred to first-floor office, seeks barrier-free option

Jaison, a native of Varappuzha in Ernakulam district, has given complaints to the Minister, panchayat director, Commissioners for Persons with Disabilities and other officials concerned, stating that there are no facilities for him to reach the first-floor office.
January 26, 2023
People with intellectual disabilities eligible for vehicle tax concession with retrospective effect: HC

The court pointed out that it was discriminatory to exclude people with intellectual disabilities from the tax concession given to people with physical disabilities
January 07, 2023
Polio victim, visually impaired among winners of Infarm awards

George Thomas of Thachiyath, Oonnukallu, won the first prize in the category of differently abled farmers. V Eldhose of Thottunkal, Kottappady, and A T Thomas of Akkappallil, Adimaly won the second and third prizes respectively. The winners will get a cash prize of Rs 33,333, Rs 22,222 and Rs 11,111 respectively along with trophies and certificate.

Disabilities

Who to blame? 11-year ordeal without trial for mentally-challenged POCSO case accused

Delay in widow, disability pension disbursal leaves sick tribal woman, autistic son in distress

Disabled man beaten to death on suspicion of theft in Delhi: Police

Paralysed man from Kerala set to embark on world quest to improve lives of disabled people

Polio-afflicted panchayat clerk transferred to first-floor office, seeks barrier-free option

People with intellectual disabilities eligible for vehicle tax concession with retrospective effect: HC

Polio victim, visually impaired among winners of Infarm awards

Are colleges in Kerala disabled friendly?

Music college student scripts success without letting disability bog her down

Aided colleges asked to follow horizontal reservation for PwD candidates in teaching posts