even I am totally agree with you Vamshi sir when I used to be in school I have told you earlier that I was 0 in mobility but now I have started to seek help from others and I feel so much contented with my self when I reach to a place without a fix escort it is a boost to our confidence regards
On 12/1/11, Vamshi. G <gvamsh...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Rahul, > > I can say both of us are sailing in the same boat, except that I am > sitting at the front end of the boat and you at the back end, i.e., I > am slightly experienced than you. It's only recently that I've > started asking help from others(sometimes strangers too) leaving the > early inhibitions, and believe me, I'm finding it very useful. We > feel we might be troubling others by asking help, but they will be > happy to help us. And it's in this way that relationships develop. > > Second, I always feel acceptance of problem is the first step towards > finding out solutions. Since you have taken the first step, you will > find yourself in a more comfortable position in the very near future. > > Best > > > > On 12/1/11, Zujar Shabbir Kanchwala <zujarbri...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Many people feel like you do. But if you don't ask for help when >> required then it may be considered as attitude or ego by others who >> may be willing to help. Be frank and friendly to people and they would >> offer to help willingly. Don't consider yourself isolated or different >> from others - that's what causes the communication gap and an >> unfriendly environment. >> >> The use of laptop or netbook or a QWERT phone is a brilliant step to >> make yourself independent for notes taking. You can record the lecture >> with their permission and take down notes simultaneously. My nephew >> Hozefa (he is an AI member too) does it successfully using his netbook >> in his college and coaching class. >> >> On 12/1/11, Rahul Bajaj <rahul.bajaj10...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> Vamshi Sir, >>> >>> No, the sighted guide doesn't actually sit with me, but, yes, he does >>> sit at another place in the class to take notes for me. >>> However, the suggestions that you all have given about using a laptop >>> or something similar are actually quite executable. >>> In fact, I have myself been thinking about doing something along those >>> lines after completing 12th. >>> Anyway, they don't really give you a lot of stuff to write in college. >>> I can also ask the teachers to give me a copy of their own notes. >>> >>> But the main thing that I need to change, if I wish to do these >>> things, is my attitude. >>> I have this feeling that I might unnecessarily bother someone by >>> asking that person to help me. >>> The only good thing is that I can at least openly say that these are >>> the problems that I have. >>> >>> >>> On 01/12/2011, Vamshi. G <gvamsh...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> Rahul, >>>> >>>> Now, this is something serious. Are you saying your sighted guide >>>> sits with you in the class and takes down the notes? This is not >>>> good, not just for your academics, but also from the socialising point >>>> of view. >>>> You write your mails without any mistakes. So, as others advised, Use >>>> portable devices for your academics. Once you take a laptop with Jaws >>>> installed and use it in your class, see how many friends you will be >>>> getting. >>>> >>>> >>>> On 12/1/11, Asudani, Rajesh <rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in> wrote: >>>>> Why don't you use the laptop to take down the notes? >>>>> >>>>> Or record them? >>>>> Maybe, because the teachers don't vocalize all that they write on the >>>>> blackboard, right? >>>>> We have to press for it as it is the reasonable accommodation in >>>>> education >>>>> for blind... >>>>> >>>>> Anyway, all through my educational career, I hardly found notes given >>>>> by >>>>> teachers in the classroom worth noting down or preserving, and so never >>>>> bothered to ask them to vocalize, even though some sweet-voiced madams >>>>> did >>>>> do it on their own... >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in >>>>> [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Rahul >>>>> Bajaj >>>>> Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2011 3:46 PM >>>>> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in >>>>> Subject: Re: [AI] Socialising >>>>> >>>>> Yeah, that is a good idea. >>>>> Even I was thinking that I should do that after 12th. >>>>> Usually, when the sighted escort is not available, I go with my driver >>>>> only. >>>>> A driver is more than enough. >>>>> But the only problem is that I need someone to note down what is >>>>> taught in the class. >>>>> >>>>> On 01/12/2011, Asudani, Rajesh <rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in> wrote: >>>>>> Good Rahul. >>>>>> My theory about escorts says that totally blind person should opt for >>>>>> escort >>>>>> if the escort is available, affordable and there are no privacy >>>>>> concerns. >>>>>> In your case, escort is available/affordable. >>>>>> But there are privacy concerns. >>>>>> >>>>>> However, Rahul, when you have a driver, I don't think you require a >>>>>> separate >>>>>> sighted escort. >>>>>> Driver can drop you wherever you wish and then mobility inside is not >>>>>> such >>>>>> a >>>>>> big issue. >>>>>> Friends and people around are sufficient. >>>>>> >>>>>> So, with a driver, I do not think you need a separate escort. >>>>>> >>>>>> Learning basic handling of cane etc. is of course called for. >>>>>> I advocate escorts mainly for outside mobility which is of course >>>>>> reduced >>>>>> in >>>>>> your case, since you use a private transport with a fixed driver. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in >>>>>> [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Rahul >>>>>> Bajaj >>>>>> Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2011 2:19 PM >>>>>> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in >>>>>> Subject: Re: [AI] Socialising >>>>>> >>>>>> Rajesh Sir, >>>>>> >>>>>> I completely agree with you. >>>>>> In fact, even I think that privacy can be an issue when one is with an >>>>>> escort. >>>>>> >>>>>> It is for this reason that I always try to ensure that my friends >>>>>> don't feel like they're being constantly scrutinized by an outsider. >>>>>> Once, when a very good sighted friend of mine had called me for his >>>>>> birthday party, I asked my sighted guide to drop me to the place where >>>>>> I and my friends were going to meet. >>>>>> I told him that I would call him after the party and asked him to wait >>>>>> in the car till then. >>>>>> >>>>>> On another occasion, when me and my friends went for a movie, I asked >>>>>> my sighted guide to drop me to my seat and to go and sit at a >>>>>> different place. >>>>>> >>>>>> Am I doing enough? >>>>>> Is there anything else that you can suggest to deal with this issue of >>>>>> privacy? >>>>>> >>>>>> BTW, which are the other requirements of your theory about >>>>>> desirability of escorts? :) >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 01/12/2011, Rahul Bajaj <rahul.bajaj10...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> Ravindra Sir, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I really appreciate your suggestions. >>>>>>> However, it would be wrong to assert that I'm concentrating on >>>>>>> socialising at the cost of my studies. >>>>>>> In fact, my parents and others who know me say that my main problem >>>>>>> is that I study way too much :P >>>>>>> Studies can only take you so far in life. >>>>>>> Anyway, thank you for your wishes, and I'll keep your suggestions in >>>>>>> mind. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 01/12/2011, Asudani, Rajesh <rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in> wrote: >>>>>>>> Well, I can fully understand rahul's predicament. >>>>>>>> So, advice to concentrate on studies and so on is too, too >>>>>>>> moralistic >>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>> beside the point. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Specifically Rahul, here the third requirement of my theorum about >>>>>>>> desirability of escorts is being violated, i.e. the constant sighted >>>>>>>> escort >>>>>>>> is intruding upon your privacy and your friends may not like it and >>>>>>>> consider >>>>>>>> you an intrusion. >>>>>>>> So, try to restrict your sighted escort to the essential tasks and >>>>>>>> not >>>>>>>> use >>>>>>>> him/her for collective activities such as outings with friends. >>>>>>>> I know you will have to work your way to it. >>>>>>>> All the best. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>>>> From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in >>>>>>>> [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of >>>>>>>> Ravindra >>>>>>>> Jadhav >>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 7:00 PM >>>>>>>> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in >>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [AI] Socialising >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> High Rahul, >>>>>>>> Why do you like someone's company? >>>>>>>> I fully agree with this sentence. >>>>>>>> I think first of all you concentrate more on your study. >>>>>>>> Best of luck for your HSC exam. >>>>>>>> Don't thinks negative. >>>>>>>> Now see how many reply come to you? >>>>>>>> These are all friends, so why are you worry? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 11/30/11, ekinath ekinath <ekin...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>> Hey Rahul, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Got some time from office work so couldn't stop butting in. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> All brilliant points except one where there is a need mentioned for >>>>>>>>> discussing it out with your friends. In my opinion, should not be >>>>>>>>> done >>>>>>>>> so, you will only seek sympathy and would emotionally induce your >>>>>>>>> friends to hang out with you but they would not get convinced. DO >>>>>>>>> it >>>>>>>>> through action and performance. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> How? >>>>>>>>> Buddy, think little practically by keeping aside depressing >>>>>>>>> emotions >>>>>>>>> for a little time. Why do you like someone's company? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Are you getting some answers? >>>>>>>>> It's your independence of mobility, body language, personality, >>>>>>>>> talking skills, knowledge of relevant things, flexibility and >>>>>>>>> rendering help. Cheerful smile and sense of humor attract embrace >>>>>>>>> from >>>>>>>>> people. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> You must be possessing many of above mentioned qualities. >>>>>>>>> Capitalize >>>>>>>>> on it. People will not come to you unless they believe that you add >>>>>>>>> value to their lives in any which way. To be specific, try to >>>>>>>>> normalize your life style as much as you can with your mainstream >>>>>>>>> peers. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> You should be at least partially independent in mobility to gain >>>>>>>>> others confidence in you. >>>>>>>>> How do you walk to your place after getting down from your car? >>>>>>>>> Who picks up your bag and carry it? >>>>>>>>> Does always your aid only find things for you before you extend >>>>>>>>> your >>>>>>>>> hands? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Then time to thing and act my friend. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Even though blessed with multiple difficulties, I have lived an >>>>>>>>> excellent college life. And those joyous moments and friends are >>>>>>>>> real >>>>>>>>> treasures of my life. Therefore, make the most of it. That time >>>>>>>>> never >>>>>>>>> comes back. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Finally, keep your head high exuberating brilliance, confidence and >>>>>>>>> substance with a little smile and things will fall in place. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Good luck >>>>>>>>> Do call me on Sundays if need be. I would like to know about a girl >>>>>>>>> you >>>>>>>>> like. >>>>>>>>> Joking. Haha! >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Pardon me if you didn't like any of the things mentioned above. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> ~Cheers >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On 11/27/11, Rahul Bajaj <rahul.bajaj10...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I hope you all are well. >>>>>>>>>> Like I've mentioned in my earlier posts, I'm 17 and am currently >>>>>>>>>> in >>>>>>>>>> 12th >>>>>>>>>> grade. >>>>>>>>>> I have quite a few sighted friends, but I've noticed that they >>>>>>>>>> hardly >>>>>>>>>> ever call me when they go for movies, have birthday parties or >>>>>>>>>> have >>>>>>>>>> get-togethers. >>>>>>>>>> I feel that my visual impairment is a major reason for this. >>>>>>>>>> We have appointed a sighted guide who goes with me everywhere. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> So, I often get depressed and frustrated when my friends don't >>>>>>>>>> call >>>>>>>>>> me. >>>>>>>>>> In fact, for me, this is the biggest challenge that I currently >>>>>>>>>> have >>>>>>>>>> to face due to my visual impairment. >>>>>>>>>> I can't even ask my friends if they don't call me because of my >>>>>>>>>> visual >>>>>>>>>> problem, because none of them will ever admit it. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> So, has anyone here faced this problem? >>>>>>>>>> Please share your views and suggestions. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Cheers, >>>>>>>>>> Rahul >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Search for old postings at: >>>>>>>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>>>>>>>>> accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in >>>>>>>>>> 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 >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> "The waves breaking on the surface draw all the attention, >>>>>>>>> but it is the current beneath the water that determines your >>>>>>>>> direction." >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Search for old postings at: >>>>>>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>>>>>>>> accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in >>>>>>>>> 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 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Search for old postings at: >>>>>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>>>>>>> accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in >>>>>>>> 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 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are >>>>>>>> confidential >>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>> intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they >>>>>>>> are >>>>>>>> addressed. 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