Dear Dr. Sam,
Heartiest congratulations to XRCVC, Radio Mirchi and Bombay Blue for
taking this initiative .
Kalpana
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From: "Xavier's Resource Centre for the Visuall St. Xavier's College"
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Sent: 23 October, 2014 10:40 AM
Subject: [AI] XRCVC facilitates launch of inclusive,accessible restaurant
menus
It’s a Happy Diwali with the launch of inclusive, accessible restaurant menu
cards for the visually impaired! A unique three-in-one accessible restaurant
menu card was launched at the Bombay Blue multi-cuisine restaurant group in
Mumbai for visually impaired and low-vision persons – one you can read with
your fingers, eyes, or even ears! A menu card with such diverse
accessibility features is being launched for the first time in India, and
perhaps even the world. This is an attempt to provide comfort and
independence to visually impaired and other print-disabled persons, and to
ensure that they can order from the menu without any assistance. The menu
card features food items and prices in a large font and in Braille. Each
item has a corresponding audio sticker with the same information and an
additional description that can be accessed by an audio labeller pen. The
menu card was launched by Bollywood actors Neha Dhupia, Aditi Sharma and
Divyendu Sharma at Bombay Blue’s Bandra outlet recently. These Accessible,
Inclusive Menu Cards were conceptualised and developed by the Xavier’s
Resource Centre for the Visually Challenged (XRCVC), Mumbai, and created at
Chanakya Mudrak Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, Radio Mirchi contributed by adding
audio to all the menus for Pan India Food Solutions unique venture. Appended
below are some links to media coverage about the event. 1.
http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-sector-hotels-tourism/radio-mirchi-bombay-blue-launches-audio-and-braille-menu-114101700336_1.html
2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNS8wSnRRtM Speaking on the initiative,
Dr. Sam Taraporevala, Director, Xavier’s Resource Centre for the Visually
Challenged (XRCVC) said, “Visually impaired persons and those with print
disability enjoy dining out, like anyone else. We hope that these
accessible, inclusive menus will make the experience more pleasurable for
them. The concept behind this unique accessible menu opens up many
possibilities for creating an Equal Opportunity Society whereby information
can be accessed through one’s fingers, eyes and ears.” Mr. Inder Kumar
Arora, Director, Chanakya Mudrak Ltd added, “As a technology driven Print
house, we feel honoured to be associated with this project. Our little
contribution in this direction is a small step towards making prints
accessible to all. We congratulate XRCVC, Radio Mirchi and Bombay Blue for
taking this initiative and making it Possible!” Bon appétit! If you’re in
Mumbai, do visit your nearest Bombay Blue outlet in to dine with utmost
ease. Bombay Blue, is a multi-cuisine restaurant which has a diverse
menu catering to all section of age groups. It’s diverse menu consisting of
Indian, Italian, Mexican, Lebanese, Sizzlers, and Beverages – presenting a
tempting choice for food lovers across all segments.The XRCVC
(www.xrcvc.org) is a state-of-the-art support and advocacy unit promoting
holistic accessibility for the visually challenged. Its aim is to ensure
that vision loss or impairment only remains a physical condition which can
be overcome rather than go on to become a disability for the visually
challenged. For further information please contact:Dr Sam
Taraporevala,XRCVC,St. Xavier’s College,5, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai – 400
001Contact Nos: 022-22623298 / 22626329Email: s...@xrcvc.org
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