Hi I welcome each and every effort on the path to make an inclusive society. The effort and impact may be big or small, however, it is a step in the right direction.
Ideally, the railways and authorities should reach us and include us during the design phase. However, we know for a fact that may not happen. It is therefore necessary for us to call on them and get it done as per our needs. Can we be driving this? Or do we simply keep complaining and waiting for someone else to do it for us? Time will tell, whether it is a missed opportunity or grabbed one. Harish Kotian -----Original Message----- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Srinivasu Chakravarthula Sent: 22 January 2013 08:01 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Cc: <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> Subject: Re: [AI] Braille stickers in trains for visually-challenged Bhavani, I think every effort start somewhere and we should make sure that results in more efforts. So I welcome this start but urge railways to include end users for research. Secondly, how can we generalize that everyone would be good at calculations and how do you know which side of the coach you see seat no. 1? Regards, Srinivasu http://srinivasu.org Twitter: @vasutweets Sent from my iPad On Jan 22, 2013, at 7:32 AM, "bhawani shankar verma" <bsvermad...@gmail.com> wrote: > it is no need of a braille levels on seats, once you remember the > multiplication of 8 in sl and 3a coaches and 6 in 2a coaches, it is not > difficult to search the desired seat. in 1a coaches seat numbers are not at > all required. with this braille level railway is giving a lollipop to crying > babies, not a complete food. in media they will also gain popularity and > sympathy. > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Srinivasu Chakravarthula" > <li...@srinivasu.org> > To: <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> > Cc: <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> > Sent: Monday, January 21, 2013 10:21 PM > Subject: Re: [AI] Braille stickers in trains for visually-challenged > > >> I agree... >> >> Regards, >> >> Srinivasu >> http://srinivasu.org Twitter: @vasutweets >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Jan 21, 2013, at 9:25 PM, "KanchanPamnani" <kanchanpamn...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> I hope it is only berth and seat numbers. I would hate to read about an >>> accident when someone checks for the coach number. There is a gap between >>> the platform and the train. The white cane would be useful but ...... >>> Kanchan >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf >>> Of Srinivasu Chakravarthula >>> Sent: 21 January 2013 15:07 >>> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in >>> Subject: Re: [AI] Braille stickers in trains for visually-challenged >>> >>> If my guess is correct, probably coach numbers at the doors and seat / >>> berth numbers. >>> >>> Best, >>> -Srinivasu >>> >>> On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 1:30 PM, BHAVESH <charmingbhav...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> I am curious to know what information will be provided using those >>>> braile stickers. >>>> >>>> On 1/21/13, Ajeesh Thomas <ajeeshthoma...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> Hi All, >>>>> >>>>> New Delhi, Jan 20: >>>>> >>>>> In a first initiative of its kind, Indian Railways is likely to >>>>> introduce Braille stickers in trains for visually-challenged >>>>> passengers to facilitate their travel. >>>>> >>>>> "We are planning to provide Braille stickers inside the coaches for >>>>> assisting visually impaired passengers," a senior Railway Ministry >>>>> official said. >>>>> >>>>> "We are in the process of finalising details of introducing Braille >>>>> stickers. This is the first time that Indian Railways is exploring >>>>> such initiative," the official added. >>>>> >>>>> The initiative is likely to be announced in the Rail Budget 2013-14, he >>>>> said. >>>>> >>>>> Braille is a writing system which enables visually challenged and >>>>> partially sighted people to read and write through touch. >>>>> >>>>> Recognising the needs of physically challenged persons, the Railways >>>>> has also decided to provide special arrangements in all mail and >>>>> express trains to facilitate their travel. >>>>> >>>>> "Railways is manufacturing coaches with specially designed >>>>> compartments and toilets for passengers with disabilities. Now second >>>>> class luggage room coaches are being modified to facilitate boarding >>>>> of trains by differently abled travellers," he said. >>>>> >>>>> All mail and express trains with modified coaches, known as SLRD >>>>> (second class luggage rake for disabled) coaches, will have reserved >>>>> seats for physically challenged persons, official said. >>>>> >>>>> Doors of SLRD coaches are being widened to facilitate the boarding of >>>>> passengers using wheel-chairs. >>>>> >>>>> Railways had made a commitment to a parliamentary committee to make >>>>> special provision for facilitating train boarding for physically >>>>> challenged passengers. >>>>> >>>>> There are total four seats in unreserved category in SLRD coaches and >>>>> now these have been earmarked exclusively for the physically >>>>> challenged passengers and their escorts. >>>>> >>>>> "Till date approximately 2,300 such coaches have been manufactured and >>>>> at least one SLRD is provided in almost every mail and express train. >>>>> Similarly Garib Rath trains have been provided with AC compartment in >>>>> power cars for differently abled passengers," he said. >>>>> >>>>> Source: >>>>> >>>> >>> http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/trains-to >>> -have-braille-stickers-for-visuallychallenged/article4325651.ece >>>>> From an other mailing list, Insight-friends. >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> With warm regards, >>>>> >>>>> Ajeesh Thomas, >>>>> >>>>> Banglore, >>>>> Mob: 08861329916, Ph: 04742586821, Office: 08042823636 >>>>> skipe: ajeeshthomas86 >>>>> >>>>> "Never give up on what you really want to do. >>>>> The person with big dreams is >>>>> more powerful than one with all the facts." >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility >>>> of >>>>> mobile phones / Tabs on: >>>>> >>>> >>> http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessind >>> ia.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 >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> with best regards, >>>> Bhavesh. >>>> Message composed on Dell vostro1440, using jaws for windows screen reader. >>>> >>>> >>>> Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of >>>> mobile phones / Tabs on: >>>> >>>> >>> http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessind >>> ia.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 >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Regards, >>> >>> Srinivasu Chakravarthula - Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/VasuTweets >>> Website: http://www.srinivasu.org | http://www.learnaccessibility.org >>> >>> Let's create an inclusive web! >>> >>> Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of >>> mobile phones / Tabs on: >>> http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessind >>> ia.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 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of >>> mobile phones / Tabs on: >>> http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.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 >>> >> >> >> Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of >> mobile phones / Tabs on: >> http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.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 > > > > Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of > mobile phones / Tabs on: > http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.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 > Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.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. 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