Page 5 - Disability

Disability is a state of mind

Breaking out of societal moulds is brave in itself

Why 12.1 million Indians with special needs are illiterate

As things stand, 45% of India's disabled population is illiterate, according to Census 2011

Job profile defines disability

Commission observed permanent total disability would've to be determined by loss of earning capacity

Don't lay off or demote employees for disability: Centre

The DoPT has amended rules to make it easier for such employees to continue in service or to get invalid pension

Govt renames disability dept; 'divyang' replaces 'viklang'

Modi in his Mann Ki Baat last year had said physically challenged people have a 'divine ability' and the term 'divyang' should be used for them