Shankar-agree with you on the importance of having essential platforms
accessible.
How many businesses have started talking about accessibility all because
of interventions like ours, is a known fact. For the first time in the
history of CCPD two hearing of more than 100 essential private and
public platforms took place in addition to all the central government
ministries, and for the first time Delhi High Court (established under
Constitution of India like all other high courts) ordered Rapido to
conduct digital accessibility audit in itself speaks the kind of change
that important interventions including ours have been able to bring
about. Our team was able to for the first time bring clarity on
applicability of accessibility law to private players through the Practo
intervention.
On your specific disappointments about Zomato and Hotstar, let me tell
you that it were these interventions like ours and India Signing Hands
that moved a player like Hotstar to have first of its kind commentary
which was audio described in addition to Indian sign language
interpretation. And hotstar as you would know from the public knowledge
is in talks with Reliance for merger. So cannot comment on the
accessibility improvements but we are in constant touch with them. But
mergers as you would know is beyond our control.
Zomato and Blinkit are improving although at a much slower pace than we
expect them too, but talk to their leadership right from their
co-founders to their CTOs and to their legal teams, they are taking
proactive measures to sustain accessibility. But any large organization
takes time to come up to a certain standard of acceptance.
I am not here to tell you about our work or prove our capability to
bring a change, but I do expect when a person like you who knows and
understands accessibility to appreciate and demonstrate patience with
the kind of effort it demands.
We need million such Missions on digital accessibility to bring a
change. And these changes will not happen overnight or even a short-term
span.
Regards,
Amar Jain
On 27/09/2024 13:58, Srinivasu Chakravarthula wrote:
Unfortunately I cannot appreciate the way this note was written. Where
was Mission Accessibility committed that they are making said apps
accessible? You seem to have no idea the hard work that Amar and Rahul
are putting in to make businesses accessible.
How many emails or phone conversations did you have with these
businesses? din't assume that organizations alone can do something to
bring change.
Please refrain discouraging words. I know you may not like me writing
this way and I'm fine with it.
Regards,
Srinivasu
Regards,
Srinivasu Chakravarthula, CPWA (2018), DHS Trusted Tester
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On Wed, Sep 25, 2024 at 12:24 PM Shankar C <[email protected]>
wrote:
I'm disappointed to see that the accessibility improvements promised by
your team two years ago for digital platforms like Hotstar, Zomato, and
Swiggy have not been fully realized. While I understand that legal
matters may be involved, I urge you to prioritize accessibility on
essential governmental websites like IMobile Pay, e-Adhaar, and NSDL.
These platforms serve a wide range of users, and ensuring their
accessibility is crucial.
On Wed, Sep 25, 2024 at 2:57 AM Mission Accessibility
<[email protected]> wrote:
Online registration fee: inr 850. Till now, total registrations from
access india: 0. I want to see at least 50 online registrations. We can
do this! Put your money where your mouth is, all :)
Rahul
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Subject: Mission Accessibility invites you to it second annual day on 2
October 2024
Hello all,
Hope this message finds you well.
Mission Accessibility (MA) cordially invites you to its 2nd Annual Day,
taking place on October 2nd, 2024, at the India Habitat Centre, New
Delhi.
The event will begin at 10:00 AM and conclude by 12:30 PM, followed by
lunch.
Dr. Justice S. Muralidhar, former Chief Justice, Orissa High Court and
Strategic Advisor, Mission Accessibility has graciously accepted our
invitation to be the Chief Guest.
About Mission Accessibility:
Mission Accessibility is a not-for-profit non-governmental organization
founded by 2 blind lawyers, Rahul Bajaj and Amar Jain. Our core object
is to ensure that Persons with Disability enjoy full, equal and barrier
free participation in society. We achieve this object through Strategic
Intervention, Grievance Redressal , Sensitization and Capacity
building.
Since our founding in October 2022, we have spearheaded numerous
impactful interventions in the areas of Digital Accessibility, Media
Accessibility, Access to Justice, Access to Education as also
strengthening the institutional framework under Indian Disability law.
To this end, we have secured pathbreaking judgements in the Supreme
Court, Delhi High Court and the Chief Commissioner of Persons with
Disabilities. We have also collaborated with diverse stakeholders viz.
Government, law courts, like minded NGOs, Corporates and civil society
to realize our mission.
About the Event:
Mission Accessibility was officially registered as a non-profit under
Indian company law on 10th October, 2022. Our inaugural Annual day in
October 2023 was a memorable occasion for all involved. We look forward
to celebrating our second Annual Day with equal zest.
The Annual Day celebrations would encompass the following key
elements--
1. A short presentation about the organization and its work in the
last year by Team MA.
2. Delivery of the 2nd mission accessibility annual lecture by Dr.
Justice S. Muralidhar, former Chief Justice, Orissa High Court and
Strategic Advisor, Mission Accessibility.
3. Flash talks by luminaries in the field of accessibility and
inclusion of Persons with Disability.
4. Delivery of 3 awards in the following categories--
a.) Trailblazer in Accessibility- Private sector.
b.) Trailblazer in Accessibility- Public sector; and
c.) Budding Disability rights Champion.
We eagerly look forward to having you at the event.
Unless you have received a special invite, you may confirm your
participation by Registration at the following link.
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number - 9890281068, and share the screenshot via WhatsApp on Mobile
no. 9890281068 for confirmation of your seat.
Should you need any further information, concern or any specific
requests, please do not hesitate to reach out at
[email protected]
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