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Victoria Beckham On Being Bullied Due To Dyscalculia, Says The Disorder Made Her "An Awkward Child"
Victoria Beckham recently opened up about suffering from childhood bullying due to her learning disability called dyscalculia
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South Korea Passes Bill Banning Mobile Phones In School Classrooms
South Korea has passed a bill banning the use of mobile phones in school classrooms nationwide, officials said Thursday, joining other countries in efforts to curb social media use among minors.
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Disability Needs To Be Part Of Curriculum At The School Level, Say Experts
The panellists agreed that inclusion is not a favour or a charity - it is a fundamental shift in perspective. True inclusion is when systems evolve to meet every child where they are - not expect them to fit in.
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ADHD: Understanding The Most Common Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Neurodevelopmental disorders are a diverse group of conditions that affect the brain from early development. They include attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, and learning disabilities, such as dyslexia.
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Effective Strategies For Learning Disabilities
Here are eight effective strategies for learning disabilities.
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How to Enable or Disable Live Voicemail Feature on iPhone
This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about managing voicemail on your iPhone. Learn how to set up voicemail, customise greetings, and access voicemail messages easily. For those who prefer not to use voicemail, we explain how to disable it through your settings or by contacting your carrier. With the introduction of iOS 17, t...
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New Phase Of Capacity Building Programme On Learning Disabilities Kicks Off
Disability Training Programme: This initiative is designed to equip Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) with the necessary skills and knowledge to support students with specific learning disabilities.
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UK Man Spent 50 Years In Hospital Despite Not Being Unwell. Here's Why
His sister Margo revealed that she worked hard to have him moved to an independent place, and last year, at the age of 62, he finally received the keys to his flat.
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These Three iPhone Features Make Technology More Accessible for Persons With Disabilities
Apple recently introduced new accessibility features as part of the iOS 17 update, allowing users to utilise on-device machine learning technology to create a copy of their voice or access a much more simplified interface an iPhone or iPad. Ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we take a look at how iOS 17 can simplify the use of...
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IIT Delhi Researchers Develop Wearable Pressure Sensor To Help Correct Posture
The sensor may contribute to elderly fall detection, especially in patients with Parkinson's disease or those with disabilities, and it can support injury rehabilitation.
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Wife, Caretaker Of Disabled Man Jailed In UK For Slaving And Starving Him For 4 Years
Mr Somerset-How recalled in court how horrified he was to learn that his wife and Mr Webb "despised" him and had a "five-year plan" to continue taking advantage of him.
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IIT Madras To Host National Symposium For Children With Specific Learning Disabilities
The Madras Dyslexia Association (MDA) will be organising the National Symposium 2023 at the IIT Madras campus on January 21 and January 22.
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Supreme Court Notice To Centre On Plea By Aspirant With Learning Disability Seeking Admission In MBBS Course
Appearing for the petitioner, the advocate submitted that NMC has deprived MBBS aspirants having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Specific Learning Disability from pursuing medical courses on the ground that at present there is no scale to assess their mental illness.
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UGC Focuses On Accessible, Disabled-Friendly Learning In Guidelines For Higher Education Institutions
The "Accessibility Guidelines and Standards for Higher Education Institutions and Universities" calls upon universities and colleges to develop effective accessible mechanisms for persons with disabilities covering every stage -- from admissions to completion of courses.
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UK Sperm Donor Fathered 15 Children Without Telling Mothers Of His Incurable Learning Disabilities: Report
A man who fathered 15 children after advertising his sperm on social media never told the mothers he has an inheritable condition that causes learning disabilities.
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Victoria Beckham On Being Bullied Due To Dyscalculia, Says The Disorder Made Her "An Awkward Child"
Victoria Beckham recently opened up about suffering from childhood bullying due to her learning disability called dyscalculia
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South Korea Passes Bill Banning Mobile Phones In School Classrooms
South Korea has passed a bill banning the use of mobile phones in school classrooms nationwide, officials said Thursday, joining other countries in efforts to curb social media use among minors.
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Disability Needs To Be Part Of Curriculum At The School Level, Say Experts
The panellists agreed that inclusion is not a favour or a charity - it is a fundamental shift in perspective. True inclusion is when systems evolve to meet every child where they are - not expect them to fit in.
-
ADHD: Understanding The Most Common Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Neurodevelopmental disorders are a diverse group of conditions that affect the brain from early development. They include attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, and learning disabilities, such as dyslexia.
-
Effective Strategies For Learning Disabilities
Here are eight effective strategies for learning disabilities.
-
How to Enable or Disable Live Voicemail Feature on iPhone
This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about managing voicemail on your iPhone. Learn how to set up voicemail, customise greetings, and access voicemail messages easily. For those who prefer not to use voicemail, we explain how to disable it through your settings or by contacting your carrier. With the introduction of iOS 17, t...
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New Phase Of Capacity Building Programme On Learning Disabilities Kicks Off
Disability Training Programme: This initiative is designed to equip Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) with the necessary skills and knowledge to support students with specific learning disabilities.
-
UK Man Spent 50 Years In Hospital Despite Not Being Unwell. Here's Why
His sister Margo revealed that she worked hard to have him moved to an independent place, and last year, at the age of 62, he finally received the keys to his flat.
-
These Three iPhone Features Make Technology More Accessible for Persons With Disabilities
Apple recently introduced new accessibility features as part of the iOS 17 update, allowing users to utilise on-device machine learning technology to create a copy of their voice or access a much more simplified interface an iPhone or iPad. Ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we take a look at how iOS 17 can simplify the use of...
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IIT Delhi Researchers Develop Wearable Pressure Sensor To Help Correct Posture
The sensor may contribute to elderly fall detection, especially in patients with Parkinson's disease or those with disabilities, and it can support injury rehabilitation.
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Wife, Caretaker Of Disabled Man Jailed In UK For Slaving And Starving Him For 4 Years
Mr Somerset-How recalled in court how horrified he was to learn that his wife and Mr Webb "despised" him and had a "five-year plan" to continue taking advantage of him.
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IIT Madras To Host National Symposium For Children With Specific Learning Disabilities
The Madras Dyslexia Association (MDA) will be organising the National Symposium 2023 at the IIT Madras campus on January 21 and January 22.
-
Supreme Court Notice To Centre On Plea By Aspirant With Learning Disability Seeking Admission In MBBS Course
Appearing for the petitioner, the advocate submitted that NMC has deprived MBBS aspirants having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Specific Learning Disability from pursuing medical courses on the ground that at present there is no scale to assess their mental illness.
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UGC Focuses On Accessible, Disabled-Friendly Learning In Guidelines For Higher Education Institutions
The "Accessibility Guidelines and Standards for Higher Education Institutions and Universities" calls upon universities and colleges to develop effective accessible mechanisms for persons with disabilities covering every stage -- from admissions to completion of courses.
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UK Sperm Donor Fathered 15 Children Without Telling Mothers Of His Incurable Learning Disabilities: Report
A man who fathered 15 children after advertising his sperm on social media never told the mothers he has an inheritable condition that causes learning disabilities.
