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February 26, 2009
DEF SCHOLARSHIPS 2009
The following information was downloaded from the mailing list of "Disability and Development" with a cooperation of the publisher, Mr. Soya Mori.
International Centre for Sign Languages and Deaf Studies, Preston, UK
Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, India
Deaf Empowerment Foundation, The Netherlands
1. THE COURSE
Applied Sign Language Studies brings together the study of sign language and deaf communities with areas of study in applied linguistics, such as first and second language acquisition, bilingualism, language planning and policy, and language pedagogy. Graduates may become sign language teachers, professionals in the field of language supportfor deaf people, teaching assistants in deaf education, and interpreter trainers.
The course is designed specifically to be accessible for deaf students and is taught through sign language. Learning by doing is included in work placements, lab work, and experiential modules. Deaf students without standard secondary school qualifications can take a one-year preparatory course (Foundation Entry) and continue with the BA course afterwards.
The BA in Applied Sign Language Studies is a joint international initiative. The course was developed at the International Centre for Sign Languages and Deaf Studies in the UK and will be taught at the Indira Gandhi National Open University in New Delhi, India. The beginning of the programme in 2009 is subject to validation.
2. THE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Deaf Empowerment Foundation is providing scholarships for deaf students in the preparatory Foundation Entry course in the 2009/2010 academic year. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FOR TUITION FEES ONLY AND DO NOT COVER TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION OR LIVING EXPENSES.
Scholarships for Indian students These cover one year of tuition fees at Rs. 10,000 and are available to Indian nationals. Students from other developing countries may also be eligible and should confirm their status when applying.
Scholarships for international students These cover one year of tuition fees at GBP 1,500 and are available to non-Indian students. This includes all students from industrialised countries and certain categories of students from developing countries other than India. The latter should confirm their status when applying.
The Foundation Entry course programme focuses on English literacy and other academic skills in these modules (HE means Higher Education, i.e. BA level and beyond):
English for deaf learners in HE
English reading skills for deaf learners
Text composition skills for deaf learners
Study skills and Personal Development Planning
Information Technology and Numeracy in HE
Applicants should check that are likely to meet admissions criteria for the Foundation Entry course, which include (for full details see the application pack):
- Sufficient sign language skills (determined through certified learning or interview)
- Sufficient English literacy skills (determined through certified learning or admission assessment)
3. CONTACT
For further information is available at http://www.uclan.ac.uk/ahss/research/islands/index.php or
http://www.def-intl.org/
THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 29 MAY 2009.
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February 23, 2009
Workability International Annual Conference 2008 in Sapporo
The Workability International Annual Conference 2008 "Developing the Future Workability of Six Hundred Million" was hosted by Workability International Japan on 9th –11th September 2008 in Sapporo, Hokkaido, JAPAN, Sapporo Prince Hotel.
You can access to the conference presentation and downloadable presentation from the follwoing page;
http://www.workability-international.org/events.html
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February 19, 2009
Report from pant sangita-Nepal
Dear JICA friends
Many Greeting from Nepal!
Sorry! i am late to give information about my project Activities. Because my org. has stablished own working place(temporary house) to do work. so that many people and PWD'S could enter easily with own equipments in that place.That's what it took a long time.
From this february 1/st, we started knitting training and candle making for PWDS and Needy women.I got so much inspire and courage from JICA training. where I learnt a lots knowledge to go ahead by different workshop of japan. so I would like to say heartly thanks & my evergreen wishes for JICA office and staffs.
My orgnization changed the energetic or suitable name YDPSA(young Disabled Power in Social Action)Nepal in stead of DHH.Soon YDPSA IS GOING TO start a varoius income generation programme for PWD,S. Again Promptly i will send information (pictures and activities) of PWDS.
Now i have sending some pictures & activites of organization.plz l would like to jica friends to see this and suggest me.
best regards!
pant sangita, YDPSA NEPAL.
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February 09, 2009
Federation of the Disabled Appeals to the Government-Ghana
We are so happy to find the name of Mr Samuel Kwasi Asare, a former participant of Leaders' Course 2003 in the mailing list of "Disability and Development." We are very pleased to know that he plays an important role in the disability field of Ghana.The following news reminded us of his honest and tolerant personalities.
By ISD (Zakari Musah)
Social Affairs | Fri, 06 Feb 2009
The Ghana Federation of the Disabled (GFD) http://www.gfdgh.org/ yesterday appealed to President Atta Mills and the appointment's committee, to seriously consider competent and qualified persons with disability for appointment into decision making positions.
It said, this among others, can go a long way to increase awareness within the wider Ghanaian society of the capabilities of the people with disability (PWD), emphasising that 'it will provide positive role models for PWDs and demonstrate to the PWD in general that they are fully accepted as equal members of the society.'
Mr Samuel Kwasi Asare, President of GFD, made the appeal when an 18 member delegation of the federation led by Madam Rita Kyeremaa Kusi, Executive Director of the GFD called the President at the Castle Osu, in Accra.
Mr Kwasi Asare also appealed to the President to come to the aid of the organisations of persons with disabilities in order to ameliorate the challenges of limited resources. He explained that the organisations play a very key role in promoting the welfare of PWD such as mobilisation, sensitisation and advocacy among others.
He observed that even though all children in Ghana have the right to quality education irrespective of their status, children with disability are unable to access and exercise that right. He noted that 'the country can only achieve the Millennium Development Goals target on education for all if all children are given equal treatment and opportunity, whether in special or regular schools.'
He therefore called on the President to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to which Ghana is a signatory.
In his response, President Mills, noted that 'nobody is immune from disability and there is no need for some sector to be discriminated against. Stressing that, 'what we need is not discrimination but willingness to help and appreciate their challenges.'
The President assured the federation that as soon as the government machinery is fully put in place, their plight will be addressed.
http://www.modernghana.com/news/201566/1/federation-of-the-disabled-appeals-to-the-governme.html
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“Municipality has 1,000 Buses, Disabled Can only Get on 10”-Turkey
One of the participants of Leadership Development Course 2008 was from Ankara, Turkey, who works for protecting rights of persons with disabilities there in Turkey. Today we found the following information related to persons with disabilities of Ankara in the mailing list of "Disability and Development."
The Turkish Association of Disabled People has accused local authorities of token gestures towards the disabled rather than real service.
Bıa news centre - Ankara
05-02-2009
Bawer ÇAKIR
Murat Şahinbaz, head of Ankara’s Turkish Association of Disabled People evaluated the services of local government for bianet in the run-up to the local elections on 29 March.
“Local authorities do something for the disabled, but always without including them. These ‘token’ arrangements and services do not help us.”
Those affected are not consulted.
Şahinbaz thus criticises municipal councils which carry out projects without consulting relevant NGOs and people actually affected by disabilities.
He emphasises the need for structural changes that would allow disabled and able people to live together, telling bianet:
“The disabled live in isolation from public life anyway. We do not want schools for the disabled; rather, we want everyone to profit from municipal services equally.”
Urgent demands for improvements
According to the association, municipalities must consider the following issues as a priority:
Inner-city transport: Public transport vehicles need to be accessible for the disabled. In Ankara, for instance, there are over 1,000 buses, but only 10 have access for the disabled. In addition, buses in most cities charge the disabled. However, so the association, public transport should be free of charge nation-wide.
Pavements: according to the laws, pavements must have an 8 percent slope so that the disabled can use them easily. However, in Ankara in particular, many pavements have a 70 percent slope. This makes life very difficult for those people trying to get around. When there are overhead and underground walkways with escalators, these can often only be accessed after negotiating stairs.
Representation in councils: local authorities are obliged to represent the disabled. That is why they should consult NGOs and disabled people on their city planning projects.
Employment quota: The Law on Disability has made it obligatory for workplaces to employ disabled people. The quota has been set at 3 percent. Although there are more than 10,000 people working in the public sector, this quota has not been fulfilled.
Support teams: In other countries, city councils create support teams for the disabled. The association demands similar implementations in Turkey to make it easier for the disabled to take part in public life.
No more tokenism
Şahinbaz voiced other criticism: “When there is a physiotherapy centre opened, there is one physiotherapist to 60 disabled people. The therapist cannot be of use to all of them. That is why we need more expert professionals employed in services for the disabled.”
He emphasised that many of the current “services” were token gestures and did not contribute to a more positive life experience for the disabled. (BÇ/EÜ/AG)
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1st Asia-Pacific CBR Congress-Bangkok
The 1st Asia-Pacific CBR Congress “Community – based Inclusive Development: Persons with disabilities and their families” to be held at the Prince Palace Hotel, Bangkok from 18 to 20 February 2009.
With collaboration among the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), WHO, Foundation of Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD Foundation) and UNESCAP and with great support from many stakeholders including international and national organizations,
More information will be obtained from the following site;
http://www.cbr-asiapacific.org/
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February 08, 2009
Newsletter from YPSA, Bangladesh.
Ms. Sadia Tajin, a former participant of Vocational Rehab. Course 2008 belongs to this organization and she sent us her progress report on 3rd of January. We will upload her report soon.
http://www.ypsa.org/index.php
The secretariat of jica friends
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February 02, 2009
More opportunities for disabled advocated-Saudi Arabia
The following information was downloaded from the mailing list of "Disability and Development" with a cooperation of the publisher, Mr. Soya Mori.
Arab News - 27 Jan. 2009
Fatima Sidiya | Arab News
JEDDAH: Participants of a three-day symposium in Jeddah on disabled people discussed the difficulties that the physically-challenged people face and called for them to be given more opportunities to work and get education.
The event — entitled “Young Adults & Beyond, Toward a Secure & Stable Future” — has been organized by the Help Center and began on Monday with speakers from around the globe speaking about the rights of the disabled.
Many of those who addressed the conference were themselves disabled professionals who — in spite of their disabilities — had achieved international excellence. Participants also included the disabled with sign language interpreters to communicate with the deaf.
Qusai Filali, director general of the Jeddah Labor Office, discussed problems facing disabled people at the workplace. He also told participants that the disabled are always known to be punctual.
Representatives of Effat College and Al-Zahrah Private School spoke of their experiences in enrolling disabled girls into their employment programs, something they described as remarkable and instrumental in helping the disabled become involved in society.
Kaltham Al-Matrooshi, a board member of the UAE-based Handicapped Guardians Association, told Arab News about the UAE’s experience in employing and rehabilitating disabled citizens and expatriates.
“We treat them alike, all clubs and committees are open to everyone,” said Al-Matrooshi, who is also disabled. She added that rehabilitation should begin with the family. “The family is the first stage. Families should help disabled children come to terms with their conditions. This would happen with the help of consultation teams at different rehabilitation centers. This would build trust in disabled people,” she added.
Al-Matrooshi said disabled men and women receive equal rights in the UAE and are given priority in public help regardless of whether they are local or foreign. She said that a system is being developed to allow the disabled to work from home, adding that more effort is needed to encourage families to allow their disabled relatives to work rather than just provide them with comfortable atmosphere at home.
http://www.arabnews.com/?page=1§ion=0&article=118649&d=28&m=1&y=2009&pix=kingdom.jpg&category=Kingdom
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