Disabilities

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.
June 23, 2022
Are colleges in Kerala disabled friendly?

After Malayala Manorama published the picture of a student carrying a differently-abled classmate, down the stairs, the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities had sent a notice to the Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam
June 20, 2022
Music college student scripts success without letting disability bog her down

Kanmani had been a singing star, since her school days, in the state youth festivals and other events. Besides, she has garnered countless awards and prizes for the pictures that she painted with her feet. Moreover, Kanmani has been earning quite a name, performing in concerts too.
May 23, 2022
Aided colleges asked to follow horizontal reservation for PwD candidates in teaching posts

The state government, in 2016, has published an order allowing 4% employment reservation for persons with disabilities, as per the guidelines of the central government.
April 02, 2022
Autistic and non-autistic people share more in common, awareness is key

Autism is the world's third most common developmental disability, a neurological illness that usually manifests by the age of three.

Disabilities

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

Meet the first generation of female Tholpaavakoothu artistes of Kerala | Onmanorama News Documentary

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

Autistic and non-autistic people share more in common, awareness is key

Disability Certificate for eligible SSLC students to avail concessions during exam

12 years of unwavering care for a son: Actress Sabitta on what she learned from life

No more buses without disabled-friendly amenities, rules Madras HC