I don't think so. I posted the research item to make aware to our members certain new findings. Wouldn't it be interesting to know some good findings about blind? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vedprakash Sharma" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2007 6:35 PM Subject: Re: [AI] towards 2020
> 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? Psychological change >>>>>> in the prevailing >>>>>>>>> mindset? >>>>>>>>>> > or any other? and whatever it be, who will bell >>>>>> the cat?!!!!! >>>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>>> > Rajesh >>>>>>>>>> > To unsubscribe send a message to >>>>>>>>>> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>>>>>>> > with the subject unsubscribe. >>>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>>> > To change your subscription to digest mode or >>>>>> make any other changes, >>>>>>>>>> > please visit the list home page at >>>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> >>>>>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>>>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>>>>>> with the subject unsubscribe. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> To change your subscription to digest mode or >>>>>> make any other changes, >>>>>>>>> please visit the list home page at >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>>>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>>>>>> with the subject unsubscribe. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make >>>>>> any other changes, >>>>>>>>> please visit the list home page at >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>>>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>>>>> with the subject unsubscribe. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make >>>>>> any other changes, >>>>>>>> please visit the list home page at >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>>>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>>>> with the subject unsubscribe. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make >>>>>> any other changes, >>>>>>> please visit the list home page at >>>>>>> >>>>>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ____________________________________________________________________________________ >>>>>> Yahoo! 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