$25mn Microsoft AI initiative to empower people with disabilities
The programme will put AI tools in the hands of developers to accelerate the development of accessible and intelligent AI solutions for people with disabilities.
May 08, 2018, 12:03 PM IST
Apple offers 13 new emojis to represent people with disabilities
The emoji include guide dogs and hearing aids, with the tech giant claiming it wants to better represent people with disabilities.
Mar 25, 2018, 15:39 PM IST
Many women with disabilities don't get cancer screening, says study
Women with disabilities often have socioeconomic challenges, are less educated, and are often unmarried or have strong social networks.
Oct 09, 2017, 17:38 PM IST
Fifteen genes behind intellectual disabilities identified
A common cause of intellectual disabilities is a de novo mutation (ie a mutation present in a child, but not in its parents) damaging a gene so severely that it is no longer able to produce functional proteins.
Sep 04, 2017, 08:32 AM IST
Unable to diagnose 9-year-old girl's condition, doctors say they might name it after her – Read
The condition makes the girl unable to walk or talk and has to be fed via a tube.
Sep 03, 2017, 11:27 AM IST
Scientists develop new toy cars for children with disabilities
The car was designed for children who may or are expected to walk eventually but their walking is delayed.
May 30, 2017, 00:13 AM IST
Now, it's possible to predict preemies' at risk of disabilities with help of brain mapping
Lack of oxygen to the brain is the most common form of brain injury in premature infants, resulting in damage to the white matter.
Jan 22, 2017, 13:20 PM IST
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: PM Modi salutes specially-abled people
As a sign of honouring the differently-abled people, the PM Narendra Modi tweeted out some messages on its official Twitter account on the occassion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Dec 03, 2015, 18:58 PM IST
