Tax calculations: The Centre has once again aimed to enhance the appeal of the New Tax Regime by introducing lower tax rates and reducing deductions. This restructuring aims to simplify taxation, while the Old Regime continues to provide tax benefits through various exemptions and deductions. The proposed income tax slabs in the Union Budget 2025 … Read more
Kozhikode district panchayat has bagged the award for the best disabled-friendly district panchayat in the State. Eloor municipality in Ernakulam, Vadakara block panchayat in Kozhikode, Punnayurkulam grama panchayat in Thrissur, and Pulpatta grama panchayat in Malappuram were also adjudged the best in the respective categories in rendering services to persons with disabilities (PwDs). Minister for … Read more
Watchdog concerned over lack of specialist nurses, training for staff and information sharing in England. Source link
A job fair for youth with disabilities will be held at JSS Polytechnic for Differently Abled at JSS Technical Institutions campus in Mysuru on July 22. Organised jointly by the Samarthanam Trust for Disabled and JSS Polytechnic for Differently Abled, the job fair is open to youth aged between 18 and 35, who are physically, … Read more
Waterloo: Engineering researchers at the University of Waterloo are successfully using a robot to help keep children with learning disabilities focused on their work. This was one of the key results in a new study that also found both the youngsters and their instructors valued the positive classroom contributions made by the robot. “There is … Read more
Hairstylist R. Raja provides free haircuts to persons with disabilities at his Jayam shop in Allahpuram, a thickly populated neighbourhood in the Old Town of Vellore Corporation. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Hairstylist R. Raja has been a household name in Allahpuram, a thickly populated neighbourhood in the Old Town of Vellore Corporation, for providing … Read more
Ex-minister Robert Buckland urges the government to end detention in hospitals for long periods. Source link
By Cara MurezHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Jan. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — More than 30 years after passage of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), many doctors still don’t know how to provide accessible care, a new study finds. “Despite the fact people with disabilities comprise 25% of the population, they often confront barriers to … Read more
Nov. 9, 2021 — In July, close to a dozen artists and creatives in the spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) community gathered virtually for a brainstorming session hosted by Genentech, a San Francisco-based biotechnology company. Genentech runs a program called SMA My Way, which aims to support the SMA community and raise awareness. SMA is a … Read more
It comes after DJ Jo Whiley’s call for people like her sister to be vaccinated as soon as possible. Source link