Published on October 27, 2023 AHMEDABAD: There was euphoria at the Rathi household in the city as Himanshi, a 22-year-old visually impaired chess player, bagged the bronze medal early on Thursday morning in the ongoing Para Asian Games at Hangzhou, China.Her win was lauded by Union sports minister Anurag Thakur among others. It was a … Continue reading Queen of 64 squares: Blind Ahmedabad girl bags bronze
BPA develops pandemic protocols
Published on March 1, 2021 Ahmedabad: Those who are visually impaired are in a perilous position when it comes to remaining safe in the Covid-19 pandemic. When the government and experts advise people not to touch any surfaces unnecessarily, they have to rely heavily on their tactile senses to discern surroundings. So how to reduce … Continue reading BPA develops pandemic protocols
BPA gets honour for making polls inclusive
Published on January 26, 2020 AHMEDABAD: In the 2019 general election, about 60,000 persons with disabilities (PwD) from Gujarat voted in the festival of democracy. According to experts, this was one of the highest turnouts for PwDs, largely due to several initiatives that made voting booths accessible to wheelchairs and facilitated transport at several places. … Continue reading BPA gets honour for making polls inclusive
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