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Zamir Dhale, Founder, Society for the Empowerment of the Deafblind

Being Deafblind in a lockdown world – Guest column by Zamir Dhale, Society for the Empowerment of the Deafblind

Our guest columnist this week Zamir Dhale who is the founder of the Society for the Empowerment of the Deafblind, India. Zamirs hares his perspective…

Check out some activities that disabled children can engage in during lockdown

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In a welcome move, Tamil Nadu government to issue curfew passes to caregivers of disabled people

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Disabled people flood NCPEDP helpline with calls for rations & blood transfusions

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Anjan Satish’s virtual ‘Adarsh Drawing Classroom’ for disabled children gets thumbs up

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KickStart Cabs & Big Bazaar partner to deliver groceries to disabled people in Bengaluru during COVID-19

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#StayandPlay- Let your child experiment with cooking during the lockdown

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This lockdown period, Bengaluru based NGO Smileys reaches out to disabled people in different ways

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#StayandPlay – Beat boredom during lockdown with these Audio Description-enabled TV shows & films

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#StayandPlay – Get your kids to stay fit & have fun with yoga during lockdown

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Disabled people from Narayan Seva Sansthan make face masks, cook food during lockdown

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Some self-care tips for disabled people during Coronavirus times

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Project Mumbai starts counselling service for parents of disabled kids to cope with COVID-19 related stress

Dr Aishwarya Rao explains How does a hospital prep for COVID-19

Disabled community looks for creative ways to spread awareness about coronavirus

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Kerala government move to provide cooked food to disabled people during lockdown wins hearts

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Centre tells States to ensure medical aid at homes of disabled people, access to caregivers

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Here are some guidelines that parents of disabled children must follow during Coronavirus times

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Coronavirus relief for disabled citizens inadequate & disappointing, say disability rights activists

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Sign language interpreters database created to help deaf persons visiting hospitals for coronavirus

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Disability groups in TN to frame protocol for groups most vulnerable to coronavirus

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Disabled healthcare professionals stand shoulder to shoulder in the fight against coronavirus

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Coronavirus scare – Things to remember when you are a wheelchair or crutch user