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Dylan O'Brien joins cast of 'Being Heumann'
Washington DC, June 12: Actor Dylan O'Brien is set to star alongside Ruth Madeley and Mark Ruffalo in 'Being Heumann', Apple's adaptation of the bestselling memoir from disability activist Judy Heumann, reported Deadline
Mark Ruffalo joins Sian Heder's 'Being Heumann' as Joseph Califano
Washington, June 11: Actor Mark Ruffalo has been cast in the upcoming Apple Original Films feature 'Being Heumann,' directed by Sian Heder, known for her Oscar-winning film 'CODA.'
Centre rolls out 4 per cent quota in govt housing for persons with disabilities
New Delhi, May 22: The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on Thursday announced a reservation of 4 per cent in the allotment of Central government housing to persons with disabilities, as part of the government’s move to ensure “equity, dignity, and accessibility in public services".
Society must join govt to provide accessibility, inclusion to disabled: Official
New Delhi, May 15: Ensuring accessibility and inclusion in the lives of persons with disabilities is not just the responsibility of the government but a collective duty of society as a whole, said Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), on Thursday.
SC directs Centre to make digital KYC accessible to people with disabilities
New Delhi, April 30: The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that the eKYC (digital Know Your Customer) process must be made accessible to people with disabilities.
Youth Congress, DYFI protest naming of disabled centre after RSS founder
Palakkad, April 11: The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) and the Youth Congress on Friday protested against the naming of a disabled centre after Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar in Palakkad, Kerala.
Himachal: Visually impaired protesters block roads in Shimla, demand backlog quota appointments
Shimla, April 7: Members of the Himachal Pradesh Visually Impaired Association staged a massive chakka jam (road blockade) outside the state Secretariat in Shimla on Monday, intensifying their 535-day-long protest demanding the filling of backlog government job vacancies reserved for the visually impaired.
Sensitiveness towards deprived class determines reputation of society: President Murmu at Purple Fest
New Delhi, March 21: A day-long 'Purple Fest,' celebrating the talents, achievements, and aspirations of Divyangjan, has been organized at the Amrit Udyan on Friday.
Over 96,000 vehicles registered as 'adapted' for disabled since 2020: Centre
New Delhi, March 21: More than 96,000 vehicles have been registered as adapted vehicles for persons with disabilities since 2020, the government said in the Parliament on Friday.
Punjab first state to introduce sign language in Assembly: Minister
Chandigarh, March 19: Punjab has become the first state to introduce sign language in its Legislative Assembly to facilitate persons with disabilities, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Baljit Kaur said.
None should be excluded from judicial service due to disability: Supreme Court
New Delhi, March 3: The Supreme Court on Monday said that persons with disabilities must not face any discrimination in their pursuit of judicial service recruitments.
SC strikes down rule ousting visually impaired in MP judicial service
New Delhi, March 3: The Supreme Court on Monday said that PwD (Persons with Disabilities) candidates must not face any discrimination in the judicial services recruitment process and that the government must provide reservations to them to create an inclusive framework.
International Wheelchair Day: March breaks myths linked to disabled
New Delhi, March 1: With the aim of breaking myths associated with wheelchair users and promoting accessibility, a march was organised here to mark the International Wheelchair Day 2025, an official said on Saturday.
BAFTA Awards: 'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story' wins Best Documentary
London, February 17: There's great news for fans of 'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story' as it won Best Documentary award at the 78th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA).
New Australian disability strategy to prioritise reducing homelessness
Canberra, Jan 29: Australia's federal, state and territory governments have committed to making the country more inclusive under a new national disability strategy.
Haryana expands Divyang pension scheme, adds 10 categories
Chandigarh, Jan 23: In a move towards inclusivity and support for Persons With Disabilities (PwDs), the Haryana Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on Thursday approved amendments to the Haryana Disabled Pension Rules, 2016.
India striving to ensure visually impaired live with dignity, equality: Centre
New Delhi, Jan 4: India is striving to ensure that people with visual impairment live with dignity, independence, and equality, said the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on World Braille Day on Saturday.