it looks, we are deviating from the real problem. the initial point was whether or not the civic bodies should be careful enough to avoid the situations which make the mobility of a visually impaired full of dangers. this leads to the instances like the one from which this thread was initiated.
----- Original Message ----- From: "P. Subramani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 5:49 PM Subject: Re: [AI] towards 2020 > My point that blind can unconsciously recognise objects, movements, > sometimes expressions is supported by this research. The more we blind > persons do guess work, it is highly possible that we get the things rights > compared to those blind persons who do not do any guesswork at all. > Chances > of slipping/falling are always there. But if we are confident in > ourselves, > this type of chances are considerably less compared to tentative persons. > > > > > > Researchers uncover blind's 'Sixth Sense' > > > > Julie Wheldon > > > > The phenomenon had left scientists in the dark for generations. How could > the blind sometimes seem able to unerringly avoid obstacles in their path > or > even discern the facial expressions of those nearby? > > > > It used to be thought they simply developed better hearing. Now > researchers > claim to have solved the puzzle by uncovering a kind of 'sixth sense'. > > > > They found that when the main part of the brain needed for sight is > blanked > out, many people can still detect objects in front of them with surprising > accuracy. This suggests there may be other areas of the brain, yet to be > pinpointed, which unconsciously process information about what we see. > > > > The experiments, reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy of > Sciences, were designed to test a phenomenon called 'blindsight'. This is > found in those with damage to part of the brain called the primary visual > cortex. > > > > They report a total loss of vision yet some can still detect objects in > front of them. One 52-year-old doctor who lost his sight after two > strokes > was even able to detect different emotions on faces. > > > > This suggested to scientists there must be other connections in the brain > that allow unconscious sight. > > > > To test the theory, scientists from Rice University in Houston, Texas, > used > an electromagnetic device to temporarily shut down the primary visual > cortex > in 12 sighted volunteers and then presented them with a series of images. > > > > In the first test, they were asked to say whether a bar was horizontal or > vertical. They were also asked to say how confident they felt about their > decision, ranging from one for a total guess and nine for extremely sure. > If people were blindfolded and simply guessed, chance alone would suggest > they would get half right. > > > > But during the test, volunteers typically got around three quarters > correct. > > > > Some said they were simply guessing. But others said they had a 'feeling' > of seeing something, despite having no conscious idea of what it was. > > > > This was backed up by their confidence scores. Those who felt more sure > of > themselves got more answers right. > > > > In a second test, using green and red dots typically, volunteers got > around > eight in ten correct. Researchers concluded: "It is likely the case that > after damage or disruption to the primary-visual pathway of the brain, > many > other pathways or structures are still functioning." In the past, > scientists looked at how sound can help blind navigate their way around. > They found they were better able to detect subtle changes in tones, which > enabled them to create virtual sound maps of the world around them. > > > > Experts still do not know the precise functions of around 90% of the > brain. > Earlier this year, researchers at Washington University identified an area > of the brain called the anterior cingulated cortex that may help us > unconsciously pick up warning signs and steer clear of danger. > > > > The Times of India > > November 2, 2005 > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Taraprakash" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> > Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 10:59 PM > Subject: Re: [AI] towards 2020 > > >>I am wondering who funded that research. A religious organization? >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "P. Subramani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> >> Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 9:32 PM >> Subject: Re: [AI] towards 2020 >> >> >>> sometime back, an Israeli research had suggested that blind could >>> recognise >>> objects in front of them from some distance termed as Sixth Sense. >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Dinesh Kaushal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> >>> Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 4:38 PM >>> Subject: Re: [AI] towards 2020 >>> >>> >>>>I agree with regard to trees, objects above ground, and polls, but >>>>curious >>>> to know about open holes. A cane is designed to protect us from things >>>> on >>>> ground, but then how can I miss a hole? My question is only >>>> exploratory, >>>> as >>>> don't want to figure it out if possible, can anyone clarify it? I am >>>> not >>>> taking any sides. >>>> >>>> Regards >>>> Dinesh >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Dr. Vipin Malhotra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>> To: "Vedprakash Sharma" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; >>>> <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> >>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 4:28 PM >>>> Subject: Re: [AI] towards 2020 >>>> >>>> >>>>> My friend is right! >>>>> Cane is not a full proof system for mobility. >>>>> One has to take in to consideration the amount of time >>>>> which one could spare >>>>> for covering a distance. >>>>> On foot paths there are so many branches of the trees >>>>> which hit your >>>>> forehead and you start profusely bleeding and some >>>>> times you have to go for >>>>> stitches to stop the same. >>>>> There are many electric polls too which hit you and >>>>> are not generally >>>>> covered by the stick. >>>>> In the given circumstances, where citizens are not >>>>> enlightened and civic >>>>> authorities are sleeping. >>>>> A disabled person will have to take risk of his life >>>>> when he adventures to >>>>> go out for his day to day work. >>>>> With regards, >>>>> Vip >>>>> >>>>> Dr. Vipin K. Malhotra >>>>> President, >>>>> Delhi University Physically Challenged Teachers' >>>>> Association (DUPHCHTA), >>>>> Reader, >>>>> Deptt. of Political Science, Sri Aurobindo College, >>>>> Delhi University >>>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>> Mobile: +919911113958 >>>>> Email: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>>> >>>>> Skype Id. vipin.malhotra >>>>> >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>> From: "Vedprakash Sharma" >>>>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>>> To: <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 3:57 PM >>>>> Subject: Re: [AI] towards 2020 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> it is very good that you do not have to face such >>>>> situations. but after >>>>>> all >>>>>> precautions, some times, one may get in trouble. >>>>> many visually impaired >>>>>> get >>>>>> injured due to open gutters. many face a head on >>>>> collision with trucks etc >>>>>> which are not touched by the long canes, after all >>>>> precautions. therefore, >>>>>> the visually impaired persons should care of all >>>>> mobility issues but it is >>>>>> also the duty of the civic bodies to take care of >>>>> such situations. >>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>> From: "Dinesh Kaushal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>>>> To: <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> >>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 8:02 AM >>>>>> Subject: Re: [AI] towards 2020 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>>I never had such a situation, although I am a bit >>>>> fast in walking, which >>>>>>> makes me prone to such a senario and by chance >>>>> never faced this. Although >>>>>>> I >>>>>>> have bumped in to footpaths, but never in some hole >>>>> and footpath bumping >>>>>>> was >>>>>>> also due to the fact that I did not use cane at >>>>> that time i.e. just after >>>>>>> getting down from the bus (It is also a mistake to >>>>> get down from bus >>>>>>> without >>>>>>> cane). >>>>>>> >>>>>>> so anyone who has faced it would you be able to >>>>> explain why it would >>>>>>> happen >>>>>>> if you are using the white cane? My thinking is to >>>>> use long white cane, >>>>>>> rather then small once. I have a cane which reaches >>>>> my sholder when it is >>>>>>> straight, so it gives me long reach when I extend >>>>> it for exploring. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Regards >>>>>>> Dinesh >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>> From: "Neeraj" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>>>>> To: "Vedprakash Sharma" >>>>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; >>>>>>> <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> >>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 5:20 AM >>>>>>> Subject: Re: [AI] towards 2020 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> its a really said news, >>>>>>>> once I had also got same experience, but by my >>>>> little good luck somebody >>>>>>>> good god fellow, will see me, and he had save me, >>>>> immediately. >>>>>>>> that is why I m here. >>>>>>>> other wise I also met with same. >>>>>>>> please tell us what is the solution for these >>>>> types of accidents? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> With Regards >>>>>>>> Neeraj Manglik >>>>>>>> Mobile number: 9312902018 >>>>>>>> Yahoo id: >>>>>>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>>>>> msn id: >>>>>>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>>>>> skype id: >>>>>>>> neerajmanglik >>>>>>>> Put those things you truly care about into action. >>>>> And your actions will >>>>>>>> surely bring magnificent results. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>>> From: "Vedprakash Sharma" >>>>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>>>>>> To: <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> >>>>>>>> Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 5:12 PM >>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [AI] towards 2020 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> we should bring this fact to the notice of the >>>>> concerned and to the >>>>>>>>> state >>>>>>>> as >>>>>>>>> well as central government too. public awareness >>>>> through intense media >>>>>>>>> coverage is also helpful. such accidents are >>>>> common in India. children >>>>>>>>> happen to fall in deep borewells, but the media >>>>> coverage given to other >>>>>>>> such >>>>>>>>> accidents is very much more compared to the >>>>> accident referred to >>>>>>>>> herein. >>>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>>>> From: "rajesh asudani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>>>>>>> To: "accessindia" >>>>> <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> >>>>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2007 12:26 AM >>>>>>>>> Subject: [AI] towards 2020 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> > Opinion: Surely, India will be a developed >>>>> nation by 2020! >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> > News: >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> > Man dies after falling into pit >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> > Staff Reporter >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> > HYDERABAD: A visually-challenged man, Durga >>>>> Naidu, 25, died on >>>>>>>>> > Thursday >>>>>>>>> > morning after slipping into a pit that was dug >>>>> for constructing the >>>>>>>>> > elevated expressway >>>>>>>>> > at Mehdipatnam. He was walking to the local bus >>>>> stop when the >>>>>>>>> > accident >>>>>>>>> > occurred. >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> > The pits were not completely fenced preventing >>>>> access to passers-by. >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> > "Only some iron barricades with huge gaps in >>>>> between were kept around >>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> > pits," a local said. Naidu walked through the >>>>> gap between the >>>>>>>>> > barricades >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> > and fell >>>>>>>>> > into the pit and died on the spot, the >>>>> Humayunnagar police said. >>>>>>>>> > Hailing >>>>>>>>> > from Visakhapatnam, Naidu used to live in the >>>>> Government Hostel for >>>>>>>>> > the >>>>>>>>> > Visually >>>>>>>>> > Challenged at Nanalnagar. >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> > Comments: >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> > What do you think is the remedy?A PIL? Ensuring >>>>> strict adherence to >>>>>>>> norms >>>>>>>>> > by monetary/other penalty? 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