Ya sure mam! You fall in my definition for younger people. By using these words I didn't want to hert anybuddies emotions. I just wanted to address those people who have managed without braille since their childhood and now employed. I am sure that people aged over 40 years haven't done that. That is why I mentioned young people. regards
On 4/2/13, Nikita Vaid <nikita.v...@bankofbaroda.com> wrote: > Hi Ajay, > Though I extensively use the computer, phone and voice recorder etc. I > sometimes do use Braille at office as well as at home for following > purposes, > a at office: > 1.sticking name tags / title in Braille on various important files and > hardcopy papers [hardcopy is quite extensively used in my dept] > 2. for noting the phone numbers: I have made a telephone diary of all > our offices in India whom aim suppose to call frequently from my desk > phone. Of course I can take the number from the computer or my mobile > but some time this diary is more handy. > > 3.For making presentations on powerpoint [Braille notes can be refered > too for ensuring correct sequence of your slides and also keeping handi > some additional notes] > > B at home: 1 tagging my important CDs, my cosmetics especially > lipsticks [which may not be of much concerned to you though] > 2. tagging the containers containing various eatables especially similar > textured Daals and floor [Atta] > Lastly keeping notes of some confidential things which u do not want > others to easily read. > > Though it is always good to learn Braille as it gives you 1 more means > of independence, however not knowing it may not make large difference as > a lot of blind people manage very well without Braille also. > And ya these were the views of the undersigned who is in her late 20s > [not sure if falling in your definition of "young persons"] > Anyways all the very best. > > Thanks and warm Regards, > Nikita V. Raut, > Senior Manager [HR] > Bank of Baroda, > > -----Original Message----- > From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On > Behalf Of Ajay Minocha > Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 2:26 PM > To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in > Subject: Re: [AI] Some doubts regarding braille > > Hello, > Bhivani sir, Harish sir, Sandeep sir Many many thanks. > Your opinions have given me a new path to explore. I want some more > members to speak on this matter. > Some younger ones as well. > Thanks and regards > > On 4/2/13, Sandeep Singh <sandeepsingh...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Dear Ajay, >> You can easily learn braille in a month. You can of course keep >> practicing later on and improve your reading and writing speeds. >> Learning writing is easier than reading but you can certainly do it >> in the specified time period and as Harish said it would be quite >> handy in many situations. >> Best regards, >> Sandeep >> >> At 10:11 AM 4/2/2013, you wrote: >>>Dear Ajay >>> >>>In a corporate scenario, you will have to make many presentation and >>>provide information or take notes. Taking notes can be done by >>>alternative modes like taking it on laptops, recorders etc. you may >>>have to go to your seniors and taking laptop all the time may not be >>> feasible. >>> >>>It is in these moments where Braille comes really handy. Oftener, >>>technology fails you when you need it the most. Braille will not fail > you >>> then. >>> >>>It takes you double the time when you listen on your laptop and you >>>speak it out later on. Braille would be direct. >>> >>>Harish. >>> >>>-----Original Message----- >>>From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On >>>Behalf Of Ajay Minocha >>>Sent: 02 April 2013 00:19 >>>To: accessindia >>>Subject: [AI] Some doubts regarding braille >>> >>>Hello friends, >>>I think, most of you know about me. >>>Well for those who don't know, I am currently pursuing my final year >>>of graduation from commerce streme. >>>I started using screan readers and other assistive devices in april > 2010. >>>I had enough vision at that time to support me in my studies as well >>>as mobility. >>>Since december 2011, due to a sudden diminish in my eyesight, I had to >>>switch to scanning and OCR for my studies and white cane for my >>>mobility needs. >>>Since then, I am dependent on my laptop for note taking and other > tasks. >>>I appeared for cat 2012 and got shortlisted for the 2nd round of >>>addmission process of Some IIMs. >>>It was obvious that I never thought of learning braille due to that >>>sudden changing senario of my life. >>>Now when the things are quite setteled down and I find myself >>>comfortable with allmost all the things which I use, I want to ask all >>>the professionals on this list that should I learn braille? >>>I know it may prove really helpful in my day to day tasks but apart >>>from that what benifits of braille do you people see in today's >>>corporate world? >>>If got selected then, I will be having appropsimattely 1 month with >>>me. So can I learn reading and writing english language using braille >>>in this time span? >>>I request all those people who are working specially in corporate >>>world to give me proper guidance. >>>regards >>> >>>-- >>>Ajay Minocha >>>Mob : +91-7827188455 >>>E mail : ajayminoc...@gmail.com >>>ajayminocha2...@rediffmail.com >>>Skype: ajayminocha2 >>> >>>Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing >>>accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: >>>http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_acc > essindia.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_acc > essindia.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_acces > sindia.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.i > n >> >> > > > -- > Ajay Minocha > Mob : +91-7827188455 > E mail : ajayminoc...@gmail.com > ajayminocha2...@rediffmail.com > Skype: ajayminocha2 > > Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility > of mobile phones / Tabs on: > http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_acces > sindia.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.i > n > > > Disclaimer: ************************************************************** > > This email (including any attachments) is intended for the sole use of > the intended recipient/s and may contain material that is CONFIDENTIAL AND > PRIVATE COMPANY INFORMATION. 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