Every Monday, Maurine Gentis, a retired teacher, waits for a delivery from Meals on Wheels South Texas. “The meals help stretch my budget,” Ms. Gentis, 77, said. Living alone and in a wheelchair, she appreciates having someone look in on her regularly. The same group, a nonprofit, delivers books from the library and dry food … Read more
The disbursement of pension to retired government employees is regulated by the relevant schemes established by both the central and state governments. Pension payments are facilitated through authorized banks, who are required to adhere to guidelines outlined in the Reserve Bank of India’s “Master Circular – Disbursement of Government Pension by Agency Banks”. Recently, the … Read more
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