[AI] Kafila: A Critique of The Draft Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014: Amba Salelkar
Please read this insightful post and friends if you are away from Delhi and can't joinus, do circulate widely among your networks. February 3, 2014 tags: Disabilities Bill 2014, disabilityby Lawrence Liang .Guest post by Amba Salelkar, Inclusive Planet Centre for Disability Law and Policy http://kafila.org/2014/02/03/a-critqiue-of-the-draft-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-bill-2014-amba-salelkar/ The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill was meant to be an enactment to codify India's obligations under the UNCRPD, which it ratified without reservations. There was a Committee set up in 2009 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, headed by Smt. Sudha Kaul, to draft a Bill to this effect. Like the UNCRPD says, the Committee included different people with disabilities - across disabilities - to draft this Bill. The Draft Bill of 2011 was submitted to the Ministry, and in response to that or otherwise, the Ministry released a Draft Bill in 2012, which are both on the Ministry's website. The Draft Bill of 2012 is not as comprehensive and inclusive as the 2011 one, and there were certain serious issues raised before the Ministry on the notification of the 2012 Draft. Thereafter the Draft, apparently still in its 2012 format, went to the various Cabinet Minstries, and then circulated among States. Some version of this Bill was cleared by Cabinet in December 2013. Thereafter, organizations of persons with disabilities, confident that the 2012 Draft was intact, began protests for the speedy introduction and passage of the Bill. I do not know why they did not believe that there had been changes made, but I assume it was in good faith. These protests were largely led by groups in Delhi who had better access to information. Some pockets of regional groups were demanding for information on the contents of the Bill. They remained unanswered. Meenakshi B of the Disability Rights Alliance, Tamil Nadu, followed up with the Ministries and the general passage of the Bill, and she was told that the Bill was 'top secret'. Vaishnavi J, one of the founders of The Banyan, also received similar cryptic feedback. On Wednesday, the 22nd of January, Adv. Santosh Kumar Rungta released a copy of the Bill along with his comments on how it was unsatisfactory on the point of reservations. This was not an official release. When I read the Bill I was shocked at how not only had it completely changed the 2012 Draft, it was also oscillating between lip service and absolute violations of the UNCRPD. Parliament sits on the 5th of Feb now, and since we are dealing with people with disabilities here, it is difficult to spread accessible information and raise debate because of their unique needs, even so, we are trying. Inclusive Planet has prepared an analysis of the Bill with respect to India's obligations under the UNCRPD and NALSAR has released a comparison between the 2012 Bill and this Bill as well. [1] You might want to look into this. Personally I feel that the needs of Persons with Disabilities are being sacrificed for a quickfix social legislation on the part of the Congress Government to campaign with. There is no question of reference to the standing committee, because there is no time before Parliament is dissolved before elections for the three months for a SC to give its report. Unlike some organziations who have decided to give a list of amendments to Cabinet to carry out in the Bill pre introduction, we believe that there is not enough time for this to be a democratic process with all persons with disabilities included, and so for now we want the Ministry to withdraw the Bill from Cabinet for reconsideration on account of this grave, for lack of a better word, fraud, played by the Ministry in making so many changes without even releasing the Bill in the public before its introduction in Cabinet. Detailed Analysis of the draft bill: The Draft Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill was shrouded in mystery since its notification on the website of the Ministry of Social Justice and Welfare in 2012. For a Bill that was touted to be framed by an inclusive process, the version of the Bill cleared by cabinet was only made available to the general public just a fortnight before the proposed parliamentary session which seeks its introduction and passing. As the Inclusive Planet Centre for Disability Law and Policy works across disabilities and across sectors, I found that it was best to examine the Bill from the perspective of the UNCRPD and whether its Articles and therefore India's obligations, were complied with, before analyzing individual provisions for other infirmities. I chose not to compare the Bill to its previous drafts at this initial stage because the objective of this Bill is clearly to enact India's obligations under the UNCRPD and for this exercise such analysis was not relevant. A reading of the Bill reveals that there is a complete lack of understanding of the approach of the
[AI] Seeni, please add me to your LinkedIn network
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Re: [AI] regarding RPD bill
Brilliant Analyses. Thank you,. On 2/3/14, Poonam Persedi poonam...@gmail.com wrote: Dear friends, Well, i fully agree with avinash and those of others who favour a comprehensive debate in the parliament. Here, it would be quite in context for us to note that as a matter of general practice, laws are passed only after a comprehensive debate. Comprehensive debate is a must for the following reasons as well: 1 a comprehensive debate will compel the honourable parliamentarians to study the bill in debth resulting in their sensetization and orientation to disability rights issues-- a fact which will work to the advantage of persons with disabilities. 2 since parliamentary proceedings are telecast live these days, such a debate will also sensitize the general public on a large scale. 3 comprehensive debate on the subject will also send out a message loud and clear that the parliament attaches atmost importance to rights of persons with disabilities. 4 passing the bill without a debate will only serve to reinforce the bechara attitude to persons with disabilities. 5 the most importantly, there exists some flaws of serious nature which need to be corrected. 6 the existing PWD act was passed without a debate and we know the consequences. Not one amendment could be brought about in the last 16-17 years of its enactment. Therefore, to think that we can get this law amended later within a reasonable timeframe is to live in a fools paradise. Best regards, Poonam. Time to meet up again! Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm 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 Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. -- Avinash Shahi M.Phil Research Scholar Centre for The Study of Law and Governance Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi India Time to meet up again! Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm 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 Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Scribe rules in upcoming CTET exam
visit: http://ctet.nic.in/ctetapp/PDF/specialprovision.pdf Hi friends these rules will be applicable in upcoming CTET exam scheduled on 16th Feb. In accordance with the Government of India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Department of Disability guidelines vide OM F. No. 16-110/2003-DD.III dated 26.02.2013 and subsequent CBSE OM No. CBSE/F-61/2013 dated 15.04.2013, the following instructions are applicable regarding differently abled candidates during the conduct of CTET Examination:- 1. The differently abled candidates may be given compensatory time of 50 minutes in each paper of CTET- FEB 2014 Examination for differently abled candidates who are making use of scribe/amanuensis. All the candidates with disability not availing the facility of scribe may also be allowed compensatory time of 50 minutes. 2. The facility of scribe/amanuensis may be allowed to any person who has disability of 40% of more if so desired by the person. 3. The candidate may be permitted for opting of his own scribe/amanuensis or may be provided by the Centre Superintendent on his/her request. Such candidates are advised to request the centre superintendent for amanuensis one day before the examination in between 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. 4. There will be no criteria for educational qualification, age etc. for the scribe/ amanuensis. 5. Proper seating arrangement preferably at ground floor, should be made prior to the commencement of Examination to avoid confusion. 6. The time of giving the question paper, should be marked accurately and timely supply of question paper meant for visually impaired candidates, should be ensured. 7. There should also be flexibility in accommodating any change in scribe/reader/lab assistant in case of emergency. The candidates should also be allowed to take more than one scribe/reader for writing different papers especially for language. As per earlier CTET examinations, there will be separate Question Paper for Visually Impaired candidates. -- Mohib Anwar Rafel 2009 - 2011 M.Phil, International Legal Studies, JNU. 2011 - 2013 LL.M, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi. 2013 - Pursuing Ph.D in International Law, JNU Skype: mohibrafel Phone: 09811767506, 09211192333 Time to meet up again! Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm 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 Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] Do join: Protest at the Official residence of DOPT
Until now, Accept Amiyo , shireenn. Other's language was so tough for me. Still I am agree with Avinash others. changes are badly require in this bill. NFB is doing really well job. If the defination of low vision totally blind will remain like this, as someone says, that the people who can see 6 or less than 6 mitter are also called totally blind. it mean, those who are 100% totally blind, who cannot see, will be sure without afraiding, that there is no job or any post for us. Yes! it is very easy to sitting on computer writing something. Again My also best wishes are with them. Please keep the updates on here time to time. -- God examine those whom loves he the most. Time to meet up again! Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm 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 Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] Do join: Protest at the Official residence of DOPT
Plz dont send me Advertising message, plz. On Monday, 3 February 2014 4:25 PM, Neelima Surve neelima.a...@gmail.com wrote: Until now, Accept Amiyo , shireenn. Other's language was so tough for me. Still I am agree with Avinash others. changes are badly require in this bill. NFB is doing really well job. If the defination of low vision totally blind will remain like this, as someone says, that the people who can see 6 or less than 6 mitter are also called totally blind. it mean, those who are 100% totally blind, who cannot see, will be sure without afraiding, that there is no job or any post for us. Yes! it is very easy to sitting on computer writing something. Again My also best wishes are with them. Please keep the updates on here time to time. -- God examine those whom loves he the most. Time to meet up again! Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm 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 Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Time to meet up again! Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm 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 Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] job alert from eyeway
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[AI] Order
Hi, I've a doubt. When ARIA and/or HTML is used, how do we expect the order of a form field to be read with Jaws/NVDA? For instance, should we hear caption/label(First name), then type of form field (edit or combo box), then the required tag? Thanks and regards, Silpa. Time to meet up again! Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm 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 Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] How to spam digest mode of accessindia mails?
Hi friends how to spam access india mails which are being received in digest mode? I have press spam butten after opening the mail, yet its coming into the inbox directly. Please suggest me that how can it be done so as to reach mails into spam folder? -- Mohib Anwar Rafel 2009 - 2011 M.Phil, International Legal Studies, JNU. 2011 - 2013 LL.M, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi. 2013 - Pursuing Ph.D in International Law, JNU Skype: mohibrafel Phone: 09811767506, 09211192333 Time to meet up again! Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm 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 Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] daisy player for computer.
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Re: [AI] Do join: Protest at the Official residence of DOPT Minister, V. Narayanaswamy tomorrow
hi Kanchan, a lot of the articles being published so far, particulary the 1 in the sunday times, posted here by Kriti, and another 1 posted by avinash, keep iterating the fact that we have been intentionally kept out of the loop, and the bill kept a secret till this time. i know that it is generally wiser to not be so misstrustful about people's intentions, but do u think, that there is some truth to this?? or is it an exageration by the media as a general practice?? if it is the latter, then in any case there is no harm in us actually taking advantage of it, and try and gain as much media coverage at the venue of the protest, which could perhaps create enough pressure on the concerned authority in the last couple of days. if possible avinash and all those physically present, do try and get as much of the press as u possibly can when you're out there. wish u all the luck!! On 2/3/14, Rahul Bajaj rahul.bajaj10...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Everyone, I agree with Kanchan Ma'am when she says that we cannot afford to miss this opportunity in our quest for utopia. This is just a case of the perfect being the enemy of the good, in my opinion. Avinash, while I agree with you that such important bills should only be passed after conducting detailed and informed discussions, the fact is that most bills are passed without conducting any meaningful discussion in the Parliament. You have put your finger on a major flaw in the lawmaking procedure that is followed by our country, and I honestly don't think that we can change the system in the near future. In an ideal world, our voices would be heard and the necessary alterations would be incorporated in the existing bill. In the real world, though, the only thing that these protests will do is that they will prevent the bill from getting passed in this session. Notwithstanding some major flaws, this bill is definitely better than the 1995 Act, and I earnestly believe that we should make all possible efforts to get it passed in the coming session. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 2, 2014, at 11:21 PM, Mahesh S. Panicker maheshspanic...@gmail.com wrote: If the bill is to be passed, then the proposed changes have to be included. The bill is not good for the disabled in the current form, and waiting for an amendment may not be the smartest idea. Remember the PWD Act hasn't had one meaningful amendment in more than 18 years. We need a solid legislation, and the efforts should be to make the government bring about the essential changes in the bill before it is passed. On 2/2/14, Shireen Irani shireen@gmail.com wrote: wouldn't that be more difficult?? just asking. because once u have things on paper, things can be very difficult to change. and then most of the officials involved will probably wash their hands off us claiming that we are only creating mennace. while it is true, that waiting for another 5 years is not a good idea, there's no harm in going on pushing till the endth hour. if things cant change, then the bill can be passed as is. my other worry is that they might turn around and say that all this should have been thought of, while making the bill itself. its probably not very smart to pass the bill, and then immediately fight for amendments. of course experts will know better, this is just of the top of my head. On 2/2/14, li...@srinivasu.org li...@srinivasu.org wrote: Avinash. One thought: can we not get this bill passed and then push for amendment? I saw someone on this list asking Mr. Abidi that why did he not see the bill before putting efforts to get the bill tabled? I think it's also responsibility of everyone. Why did author of that email brought up the issues before? I agree with Kanchan that current drafted bill is better than the existing one. Yes, there are issues but friends, do you think if we miss this session, do we get the law soon? I sincerely feel we should now get it passed and then put in strong efforts to get the amendments. Best regards, Srinivasu Chakravarthula Mobile: +91 990 081 0881 Website: http://www.srinivasu.org |http://sgaccessibility.com Follow me on Twitter:http://twitter.com/CSrinivasu Sr. Accessibility Lead at PayPal Founder at Sai Gagan Accessibility Solutions Hon. Joint Secretary at The National Association for the Blind, Karnataka Branch http://about.me/srinivasuc Sent from my iPhone 4S On 02-Feb-2014, at 22:17, avinash shahi shahi88avin...@gmail.com wrote: Its not eutopia mam. India have pledged to bring in its domestic law in conformity with the UNCRPD and this approved law has violated many of UNCRPD's fundamental principles. Better we mend this law within the time otherwise we have struggled enough to see implementation of PWD and this bill if gets passed in its current form, we particuarly blind will be the biggest loser. On 2/2/14, KanchanPamnani kanchanpamn...@gmail.com wrote: Avinash and others, This is not a black law.
Re: [AI] (no subject)
i also fully agree with poonam. - Original Message - From: Poonam Persedi poonam...@gmail.com To: accessindia accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2014 8:33 AM Subject: [AI] (no subject) Re: Do join: Protest at the Official residence of DOPT Minister, V. Narayanaswamy tomorrow (KanchanPamnani) Dear friends! I am afraid I am unable to agree with Kanchan madam. On the contrary, I do agree with Avinash and others who do not favour the passage of this bill in its present form as it is replete with serious flaws which will have catastrophic consequences and which run counter to the purpose and spirit of UNCRPD. Let us not lose sight of the fact that we could not even get the existing PWD Act amended in the last sixteen seventeen years of its enactment despite the realisation that it has any number of inadequacies. The report of the Amita Dhanda committee constituted in 1999 for the purpose of suggesting amendments was conveniently shelved. Even efforts to bring about a new law would not have been made had it not been for India ratifying the UNCRPD. Therefore, we should rather wait to get a better and fair deal unless the bill is amended as suggested by Mr. Rungta. In the above view of the matter, I wish to place on record my sincere appreciation and solidarity with the National Federation of the Blind in general and Mr. Santosh Rungta in particular for such visible and positive proactivism for getting a fair deal for persons with disabilities including for the blind. Best regards, Poonam Time to meet up again! Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm 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 Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Time to meet up again! Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm 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 Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
[AI] Insight: Retina India medical newsletter
Dear friends, Retina India is happy to inform about its new initiative inSIGHT Medical News, a weekly RETINA INDIA newsletter. Retina India will be disseminating information about the latest in treatments and research in retinal diseases from around the world to all its subscribers. This service is available to all the members of Retina India. So, if you want this news alerts to be delivered to your in box, please register with Retina India at http://www.retinaindia.org/join-us/ This week's newsletter is pasted at the bottom of the mail. For any more clarifications, please write to c...@retinaindia.org Vamshi Volunteer, Retina India. inSIGHT Medical News a weekly RETINA INDIA (http://www.retinaindia.org) newsletter About the latest in treatments and research in retinal diseases from around the world Feb 2, 2014 C O N T E N T S: Please click on the news item below to read more about it. A camera technology developed in Montreal that has been used to gaze into the farthest reaches of the universe is now being adapted to peer into the back of the human eye to detect early signs of disease and prevent blindness. (http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/Made+Montreal+camera+technology+could+help+detect+early+signs+disease/9455608/story.html) A six-second eye scan can tell you if you#8217;re going to get diabetes. (http://www.fastcoexist.com/3025364/this-six-second-eye-scan-can-tell-you-if-youre-going-to-get-diabetes) Investigators have developed human induced-pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) capable of repairing damaged retinal vascular tissue in mice. (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140123221915.htm) Dopamine-restoring drugs already used to treat Parkinson#8217;s disease may also be beneficial for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy. (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140122134323.htm) FDA (USA) approves Hetlioz, the first treatment for non-24 hour sleep-wake disorder in blind individuals (http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm384092.htm?source=govdeliveryamp;utm_medium=emailamp;utm_source=govdelivery). Researchers develop technique to study inflammatory process in pancreas during development of type 1 diabetes. (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140129075804.htm) A group of National Eye Institute-funded researchers found that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, may be effective in treating retinitis pigmentosa (RP). (http://www.nei.nih.gov/news/scienceadvances/advances/spice.asp) A clinical trial involving treatment with 9-cis beta-carotene-rich powder in patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). (http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/818507) Cells taken from the donated eyes of dead people may be able to give sight to patients affected by macular degeneration (AMD) or retinitis pigmentosa (RP). (http://www.thedailystar.net/dead-eyes-may-give-sight-to-blind-9615) Tiny #8216;telescopes#8217; implanted into the eyes can restore sight in those with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). (http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/telescope-implant-restores-sight-in-macular-degeneration-114011300613_1.html) Double line spacing and double word spacing may make reading easier for patients with macular degeneration (AMD). (http://www.pharmacytimes.com/publications/issue/2014/January2014/Spacing-May-Improve-Reading-for-Macular-Degeneration-Patients) ~~~ The contents in the above newsletter should be considered informational matter only, and should not be taken as confirmation of treatments or outcomes. They have been sourced from various publications, most of which are accessible online. Retina India does not take any guarantee, implicit or otherwise, about the content matter in these links. Please consult with your healthcare provider for details. We have attempted to reference the sources in the newsletter, and hence are not responsible for the contents on those pages. If you are the owner, or are related in any way to the content here, and do not wish to see it referenced here, please write to us at i...@retinaindia.org, and we will remove any specific content that you wish removed. Time to meet up again! Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm 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 Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity;
Re: [AI] daisy player for computer.
If you use Jaws, then use fs reader. It is quite good. With best regards, Amiyo Biswas Cell: +91-9433464329 -- From: Mohit Gupta mohitchan...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, February 03, 2014 6:38 PM To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerningthe disabled. accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] daisy player for computer. hi I want a daisy player other than F S reader for windows 7 computer. Kindly suggest me for the same. -- Thanks and Regards, Mohit Gupta. Rajasthan. Time to meet up again! Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm 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 Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Time to meet up again! Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm 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 Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] daisy player for computer.
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Re: [AI] regarding RPD bill
Dear friends, Although Poonam's analysis is great, I would be truly surprised if parliament debates this bill. The attitude of our MP's is full of pity and they will not go through the motion. They will just pass it; I rather have the bill go to standing committee where it will be discussed. Yes, ideally, it should be debated but well ... With best wishes, Ketan -Original Message- From: avinash shahi Sent: Monday, February 03, 2014 2:48 PM To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerningthe disabled. Subject: Re: [AI] regarding RPD bill Brilliant Analyses. Thank you,. On 2/3/14, Poonam Persedi poonam...@gmail.com wrote: Dear friends, Well, i fully agree with avinash and those of others who favour a comprehensive debate in the parliament. Here, it would be quite in context for us to note that as a matter of general practice, laws are passed only after a comprehensive debate. Comprehensive debate is a must for the following reasons as well: 1 a comprehensive debate will compel the honourable parliamentarians to study the bill in debth resulting in their sensetization and orientation to disability rights issues-- a fact which will work to the advantage of persons with disabilities. 2 since parliamentary proceedings are telecast live these days, such a debate will also sensitize the general public on a large scale. 3 comprehensive debate on the subject will also send out a message loud and clear that the parliament attaches atmost importance to rights of persons with disabilities. 4 passing the bill without a debate will only serve to reinforce the bechara attitude to persons with disabilities. 5 the most importantly, there exists some flaws of serious nature which need to be corrected. 6 the existing PWD act was passed without a debate and we know the consequences. Not one amendment could be brought about in the last 16-17 years of its enactment. Therefore, to think that we can get this law amended later within a reasonable timeframe is to live in a fools paradise. Best regards, Poonam. Time to meet up again! Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm 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 Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. -- Avinash Shahi M.Phil Research Scholar Centre for The Study of Law and Governance Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi India Time to meet up again! Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm 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 Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Time to meet up again! Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm 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 Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held
Re: [AI] daisy player for computer.
Hello Mohit, You can try Dolphin EasyReader, About EasyReader: EasyReader is a software digital talking book player, allowing the user to read and listen to content through a combination of text, audio and images. The main advantage of using EasyReader is that the content in a book becomes easy to navigate through, where a reader can skip through sections of the content and place bookmarks to highlight areas of interest. You can also Math equations using EasyReader. Read more and download a 30 day trial demo: http://barrierbreak.com/assistive-technology/visual-impairment/digital-talking-book-player/dolphin-easyreader.html For more details do contact me off the list. Thanks Regards Amit Bagwe | Training Support Executive BarrierBreak India: +91 (22) 2686 0485/86 Mob: +91 7738204382 Email: supp...@barrierbreak.com Skype: barrierbreaksupport Web: http://www.barrierbreak.com/ http://twitter.com/#!/Barrierbreak hi I want a daisy player other than F S reader for windows 7 computer. Kindly suggest me for the same. -- Thanks and Regards, Mohit Gupta. Rajasthan. Time to meet up again! Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm 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 Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Time to meet up again! Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm 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 Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] American Express Card users with thumb impression anyone?
Hi Amar, Why did you have to use thumb impression? DidAmerican Express object to your signature? In this age of chip and pin cards, where is the need for thumb impression? As an American Express employee and card holder, I am curious as to why you had to go through this. Geetha -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Amar Jain Sent: 03 February 2014 06:52 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] American Express Card users with thumb impression anyone? Hi List, Standard thumb impression issue! Anyone using Amex card with thumb impression here just for the sake of reference? Legally I am all set though. Thanks, -- Amar Jain. Website: www.amarjain.com Time to meet up again! Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm 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 Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Time to meet up again! Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm 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 Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] Do join: Protest at the Official residence of DOPT Minister, V. Narayanaswamy tomorrow
guys another very problematic provision in the proposed act is that of age relaxation. under the heading of reservation the act says: (3) The appropriate Government shall by notification, provide relaxation of upper age limit upto five years for employment of persons with bench mark disability. note: earlier the age relaxation was ten years. so now who have turned 35, or about to be 35, will no longer be able to seek job in the government sector. whereas, earlier a person with disability could seek age relaxation of ten years, upto the age of forty in matters of public employment. On 2/3/14, Shireen Irani shireen@gmail.com wrote: hi Kanchan, a lot of the articles being published so far, particulary the 1 in the sunday times, posted here by Kriti, and another 1 posted by avinash, keep iterating the fact that we have been intentionally kept out of the loop, and the bill kept a secret till this time. i know that it is generally wiser to not be so misstrustful about people's intentions, but do u think, that there is some truth to this?? or is it an exageration by the media as a general practice?? if it is the latter, then in any case there is no harm in us actually taking advantage of it, and try and gain as much media coverage at the venue of the protest, which could perhaps create enough pressure on the concerned authority in the last couple of days. if possible avinash and all those physically present, do try and get as much of the press as u possibly can when you're out there. wish u all the luck!! On 2/3/14, Rahul Bajaj rahul.bajaj10...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Everyone, I agree with Kanchan Ma'am when she says that we cannot afford to miss this opportunity in our quest for utopia. This is just a case of the perfect being the enemy of the good, in my opinion. Avinash, while I agree with you that such important bills should only be passed after conducting detailed and informed discussions, the fact is that most bills are passed without conducting any meaningful discussion in the Parliament. You have put your finger on a major flaw in the lawmaking procedure that is followed by our country, and I honestly don't think that we can change the system in the near future. In an ideal world, our voices would be heard and the necessary alterations would be incorporated in the existing bill. In the real world, though, the only thing that these protests will do is that they will prevent the bill from getting passed in this session. Notwithstanding some major flaws, this bill is definitely better than the 1995 Act, and I earnestly believe that we should make all possible efforts to get it passed in the coming session. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 2, 2014, at 11:21 PM, Mahesh S. Panicker maheshspanic...@gmail.com wrote: If the bill is to be passed, then the proposed changes have to be included. The bill is not good for the disabled in the current form, and waiting for an amendment may not be the smartest idea. Remember the PWD Act hasn't had one meaningful amendment in more than 18 years. We need a solid legislation, and the efforts should be to make the government bring about the essential changes in the bill before it is passed. On 2/2/14, Shireen Irani shireen@gmail.com wrote: wouldn't that be more difficult?? just asking. because once u have things on paper, things can be very difficult to change. and then most of the officials involved will probably wash their hands off us claiming that we are only creating mennace. while it is true, that waiting for another 5 years is not a good idea, there's no harm in going on pushing till the endth hour. if things cant change, then the bill can be passed as is. my other worry is that they might turn around and say that all this should have been thought of, while making the bill itself. its probably not very smart to pass the bill, and then immediately fight for amendments. of course experts will know better, this is just of the top of my head. On 2/2/14, li...@srinivasu.org li...@srinivasu.org wrote: Avinash. One thought: can we not get this bill passed and then push for amendment? I saw someone on this list asking Mr. Abidi that why did he not see the bill before putting efforts to get the bill tabled? I think it's also responsibility of everyone. Why did author of that email brought up the issues before? I agree with Kanchan that current drafted bill is better than the existing one. Yes, there are issues but friends, do you think if we miss this session, do we get the law soon? I sincerely feel we should now get it passed and then put in strong efforts to get the amendments. Best regards, Srinivasu Chakravarthula Mobile: +91 990 081 0881 Website: http://www.srinivasu.org |http://sgaccessibility.com Follow me on Twitter:http://twitter.com/CSrinivasu Sr. Accessibility Lead at PayPal Founder at Sai Gagan Accessibility Solutions Hon. Joint Secretary at The
[AI] An Interesting Course announced by VMS-RS Centre for Computer Education, Mumbai
Friends, The VMS-RS Centre for Computer Education, Victoria Memorial School for the Blind, Mumbai has come up with another interesting training for the partially cited and low-vision candidates. The course details are as follows: COURSE NAME: HARDWARE NETWORKING DURATION: 4 to 6 Months. DAYS AND TIMING: Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm FEES: Rs. 1,500/- Per month. (Non-Refundable) Note: Fees to be paid before 5th of every month. ELIGIBILITY: This course is currently offered to only Partially Blind and Low-Vision Candidates. The Basic Computer Knowledge is quite essential for the said course. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: The candidate must have passed HSC from any recognized board. TOPICS COVERED: * Introduction to Computers / Parts of the Computer * Basics of Electronics and Electricity * Tools Required For Hardware * How to Assemble the Computer * Partition and Formatting * Operating System Installations * Installations of 3rd Party Software's * Trouble Shooting * Networking Basics For more information, the interested candidates may contact at: VMS-Radha Subrahmanian Centre for Computer Education Victoria Memorial School for the Blind Tardeo, Mumbai - 400 034 Tel: 022-23514398 / 23531236 Time to meet up again! Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm 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 Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] AccessIndia Digest, Vol 60, Issue 165
-Original message- From: accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in Sent: 03/02/2014, 10.50 am To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: AccessIndia Digest, Vol 60, Issue 165 Send AccessIndia mailing list submissions to accessindia@accessindia.org.in To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in You can reach the person managing the list at accessindia-ow...@accessindia.org.in When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of AccessIndia digest... Please do not reply to this digest mail. You should put your comments into a new mail with appropriate subject line. ___ AccessIndia mailing list AccessIndia@accessindia.org.in http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Today's Topics: 1. Re: Do join: Protest at the Official residence of DOPT Minister, V. Narayanaswamy tomorrow (HARSHVARDHAN SINGH NEGI) 2. regarding RPD bill (Poonam Persedi) 3. Re: Do join: Protest at the Official residence of DOPT Minister, V. Narayanaswamy tomorrow (HARSHVARDHAN SINGH NEGI) 4. Re: Do join: Protest at the Official residence of DOPTMinister, V. Narayanaswamy tomorrow (HARSHVARDHAN SINGH NEGI) 5. Re: Do join: Protest at the Official residence of DOPTMinister, V. Narayanaswamy tomorrow (HARSHVARDHAN SINGH NEGI) -- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2014 10:36:21 +0530 From: HARSHVARDHAN SINGH NEGI harshvardhan.n...@gmail.com To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issuesconcerning thedisabled. accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Do join: Protest at the Official residence of DOPT Minister, V. Narayanaswamy tomorrow Message-ID: E39584C30A9C402FB8E8000CAA17D734@HSNegiPC Content-Typehow to save book mark? text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Amendment ta Email truncated to 2,000 characters :::0:a3101248e37fb7f545000694f33943bc:7d0 Original message is located on server Time to meet up again! Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm 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 Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] American Express Card users with thumb impression anyone?
Hi Mam, Thanks for the response; as a matter of practice I am still using thumb impression till I do not obtain comfort and a predictable result with my signature, which I am still practicing. And that is where the problem is coming from. Previously they sighted legal issues, which I could easily take care of due to the circulars and legal provisions of laws, but now here is another angle of Risk Management. Due to the absense of biometric devices, they are not happy to process it sighting this angle. I have spoken with RBI (Department of Banking Operations and Development) which issued the circular, and their view is that absense of biometric devices cannot be the reason to deny this facility to you. So if that ground is put forward by them, it is open to challenge. Based on my discussions and email communications I understand that in U.S. and other jurisdictions people either use signature or draw a letter in presence of a witness. Regards, -- Amar Jain. Website: www.amarjain.com Time to meet up again! Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm 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 Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] Do join: Protest at the Official residence of DOPT Minister, V. Narayanaswamy tomorrow
Dear activists fighting out for our rights and other friends, on reading the RPD draft fully, I strongly believe that the harms to be caused by the passing of this bill in its current form will be definitely far worse than the fruits it promises to bring. Its surely not a good idea to pass it on and then beg for amendments, and I sincerely request the protest-strategist and activists to consider all other possible alternates that would check its passing without at least minimum rectifications. the draft sounds too ridiculous to accept at manifold places. With no such differentiation being made so far between the totally blind and low vision, totally blind will be the most deprived of all as only those with virtually low vision will be preferred for employment even under the totally blind category. As far as I know, many states like Tamilnadu do not even have the category of low vision. all the persons with low vision are counted only as blind, and the doctors also certify everyone as 'Hundred Per Cent Blind'! in this condition, how the act (if it turns out to be) can be implemented? I also feel the reservation pattern is also not based on any logic. And the CCPD will no longer have the same powers, the really beneficial orders we have been getting from the Chief Commissioner so far will, no longer be possible to get, even if our Mr. Pincha sir like committed people are there in the office! finally, the PWD act 1995 at least is silent on many issues of serious concern, and the activists are able to at least approach the court and get the cases interpreted in our favour. But, with the present bill, I think it, in the name of including all the issues, has largely diluted the matters and offers grave loop-wholes for the bureaucracy to sideline, discriminate and neglect us as many in the list have explained. We have got our rights and provisions only through our own struggles, irrespective of the governments in power. Lets fight out this also! Really regret for not being able to join you all in the Darna being at another end of the country... but wish you all success, and we here in Tamilnadu and Puducherry will also do our bestfrom our end in all possible ways! thank you. On 2/4/14, Ajay Arora ajayaror...@gmail.com wrote: guys another very problematic provision in the proposed act is that of age relaxation. under the heading of reservation the act says: (3) The appropriate Government shall by notification, provide relaxation of upper age limit upto five years for employment of persons with bench mark disability. note: earlier the age relaxation was ten years. so now who have turned 35, or about to be 35, will no longer be able to seek job in the government sector. whereas, earlier a person with disability could seek age relaxation of ten years, upto the age of forty in matters of public employment. On 2/3/14, Shireen Irani shireen@gmail.com wrote: hi Kanchan, a lot of the articles being published so far, particulary the 1 in the sunday times, posted here by Kriti, and another 1 posted by avinash, keep iterating the fact that we have been intentionally kept out of the loop, and the bill kept a secret till this time. i know that it is generally wiser to not be so misstrustful about people's intentions, but do u think, that there is some truth to this?? or is it an exageration by the media as a general practice?? if it is the latter, then in any case there is no harm in us actually taking advantage of it, and try and gain as much media coverage at the venue of the protest, which could perhaps create enough pressure on the concerned authority in the last couple of days. if possible avinash and all those physically present, do try and get as much of the press as u possibly can when you're out there. wish u all the luck!! On 2/3/14, Rahul Bajaj rahul.bajaj10...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Everyone, I agree with Kanchan Ma'am when she says that we cannot afford to miss this opportunity in our quest for utopia. This is just a case of the perfect being the enemy of the good, in my opinion. Avinash, while I agree with you that such important bills should only be passed after conducting detailed and informed discussions, the fact is that most bills are passed without conducting any meaningful discussion in the Parliament. You have put your finger on a major flaw in the lawmaking procedure that is followed by our country, and I honestly don't think that we can change the system in the near future. In an ideal world, our voices would be heard and the necessary alterations would be incorporated in the existing bill. In the real world, though, the only thing that these protests will do is that they will prevent the bill from getting passed in this session. Notwithstanding some major flaws, this bill is definitely better than the 1995 Act, and I earnestly believe that we should make all possible efforts to get it passed in the coming session. Sent from my
[AI] informing about course matterials
hi all you will be pleased to know that we record course matterials for v.i. if anyone want to get cd or dvd about banking, railway, h s c or i a s. course matterials so you can mail to Mrs. anita sharma madam. her e mail i d is voiceforbl...@gmail.com until next time take good care. yours warmly suresh chand soni mobile number 09001678767. Time to meet up again! Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm 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 Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] American Express Card users with thumb impression anyone?
That is interesting. When I was living in India, I did use a couple of credit cards. I never had any retailer complain about my signature not matching. Also they didn't complain about it when I was applying for the card too. I didn't tell them I am blind even. I had a lot of trouble with opening bank accounts though. I wonder if American Express in India will let you apply for a card over the phone or online. These days in the UK, we don't have paper applications. We either apply online or on the phone. In this case, there is no need to inform that you are blind. Regards, Kiran -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Amar Jain Sent: 04 February 2014 04:39 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] American Express Card users with thumb impression anyone? Hi Mam, Thanks for the response; as a matter of practice I am still using thumb impression till I do not obtain comfort and a predictable result with my signature, which I am still practicing. And that is where the problem is coming from. Previously they sighted legal issues, which I could easily take care of due to the circulars and legal provisions of laws, but now here is another angle of Risk Management. Due to the absense of biometric devices, they are not happy to process it sighting this angle. I have spoken with RBI (Department of Banking Operations and Development) which issued the circular, and their view is that absense of biometric devices cannot be the reason to deny this facility to you. So if that ground is put forward by them, it is open to challenge. Based on my discussions and email communications I understand that in U.S. and other jurisdictions people either use signature or draw a letter in presence of a witness. Regards, -- Amar Jain. Website: www.amarjain.com Time to meet up again! Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm 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 Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Time to meet up again! Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm 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 Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] Do join: Protest at the Official residence of DOPT Minister, V. Narayanaswamy tomorrow
After going through with this cabinet approve draft, I wish that it must be oppose with our full strength. apart from several loophols, it nullifies one of the fundamental right of a human wich is absence of any sortof discremenation against persons with disability. the drafters of this bill has even gone against the sole of our constitution by legitimising discremenation on the name of securing a legitimate means. I hope that we will fought and fought strongly. Best Misbah On 2/4/14, muruganandan.k send2...@gmail.com wrote: Dear activists fighting out for our rights and other friends, on reading the RPD draft fully, I strongly believe that the harms to be caused by the passing of this bill in its current form will be definitely far worse than the fruits it promises to bring. Its surely not a good idea to pass it on and then beg for amendments, and I sincerely request the protest-strategist and activists to consider all other possible alternates that would check its passing without at least minimum rectifications. the draft sounds too ridiculous to accept at manifold places. With no such differentiation being made so far between the totally blind and low vision, totally blind will be the most deprived of all as only those with virtually low vision will be preferred for employment even under the totally blind category. As far as I know, many states like Tamilnadu do not even have the category of low vision. all the persons with low vision are counted only as blind, and the doctors also certify everyone as 'Hundred Per Cent Blind'! in this condition, how the act (if it turns out to be) can be implemented? I also feel the reservation pattern is also not based on any logic. And the CCPD will no longer have the same powers, the really beneficial orders we have been getting from the Chief Commissioner so far will, no longer be possible to get, even if our Mr. Pincha sir like committed people are there in the office! finally, the PWD act 1995 at least is silent on many issues of serious concern, and the activists are able to at least approach the court and get the cases interpreted in our favour. But, with the present bill, I think it, in the name of including all the issues, has largely diluted the matters and offers grave loop-wholes for the bureaucracy to sideline, discriminate and neglect us as many in the list have explained. We have got our rights and provisions only through our own struggles, irrespective of the governments in power. Lets fight out this also! Really regret for not being able to join you all in the Darna being at another end of the country... but wish you all success, and we here in Tamilnadu and Puducherry will also do our bestfrom our end in all possible ways! thank you. On 2/4/14, Ajay Arora ajayaror...@gmail.com wrote: guys another very problematic provision in the proposed act is that of age relaxation. under the heading of reservation the act says: (3) The appropriate Government shall by notification, provide relaxation of upper age limit upto five years for employment of persons with bench mark disability. note: earlier the age relaxation was ten years. so now who have turned 35, or about to be 35, will no longer be able to seek job in the government sector. whereas, earlier a person with disability could seek age relaxation of ten years, upto the age of forty in matters of public employment. On 2/3/14, Shireen Irani shireen@gmail.com wrote: hi Kanchan, a lot of the articles being published so far, particulary the 1 in the sunday times, posted here by Kriti, and another 1 posted by avinash, keep iterating the fact that we have been intentionally kept out of the loop, and the bill kept a secret till this time. i know that it is generally wiser to not be so misstrustful about people's intentions, but do u think, that there is some truth to this?? or is it an exageration by the media as a general practice?? if it is the latter, then in any case there is no harm in us actually taking advantage of it, and try and gain as much media coverage at the venue of the protest, which could perhaps create enough pressure on the concerned authority in the last couple of days. if possible avinash and all those physically present, do try and get as much of the press as u possibly can when you're out there. wish u all the luck!! On 2/3/14, Rahul Bajaj rahul.bajaj10...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Everyone, I agree with Kanchan Ma'am when she says that we cannot afford to miss this opportunity in our quest for utopia. This is just a case of the perfect being the enemy of the good, in my opinion. Avinash, while I agree with you that such important bills should only be passed after conducting detailed and informed discussions, the fact is that most bills are passed without conducting any meaningful discussion in the Parliament. You have put your finger on a major flaw in the lawmaking procedure that is followed
Re: [AI] Do join: Protest at the Official residence of DOPT Minister, V. Narayanaswamy tomorrow
One more caution, Just think about the office of Chief Commissioner for persons with disability. No one would have even aware with the power and functions of this watch-dog institution, until it got a person with disability as its head in 2010. Now we know how many landmark judgement this office has given. We saw a ray a hope whenever our any right and safeguard gets violated, we immediately rushed to CCPD. But in accordance to this draft NCPD can be headed by anyone, though always our philosophy of disability right movement has remain 'nothing about us, without us'. This office must be always headed by a person with disability itself for ever, if we really wish our well being and a prompt response from bureaucracy. Apart from it, as Ajay has mention the nature of power of this institution has also being significantly curtailed through changing the term of direction with recommendations. Best On 2/4/14, Misbah jnu.mis...@gmail.com wrote: After going through with this cabinet approve draft, I wish that it must be oppose with our full strength. apart from several loophols, it nullifies one of the fundamental right of a human wich is absence of any sortof discremenation against persons with disability. the drafters of this bill has even gone against the sole of our constitution by legitimising discremenation on the name of securing a legitimate means. I hope that we will fought and fought strongly. Best Misbah On 2/4/14, muruganandan.k send2...@gmail.com wrote: Dear activists fighting out for our rights and other friends, on reading the RPD draft fully, I strongly believe that the harms to be caused by the passing of this bill in its current form will be definitely far worse than the fruits it promises to bring. Its surely not a good idea to pass it on and then beg for amendments, and I sincerely request the protest-strategist and activists to consider all other possible alternates that would check its passing without at least minimum rectifications. the draft sounds too ridiculous to accept at manifold places. With no such differentiation being made so far between the totally blind and low vision, totally blind will be the most deprived of all as only those with virtually low vision will be preferred for employment even under the totally blind category. As far as I know, many states like Tamilnadu do not even have the category of low vision. all the persons with low vision are counted only as blind, and the doctors also certify everyone as 'Hundred Per Cent Blind'! in this condition, how the act (if it turns out to be) can be implemented? I also feel the reservation pattern is also not based on any logic. And the CCPD will no longer have the same powers, the really beneficial orders we have been getting from the Chief Commissioner so far will, no longer be possible to get, even if our Mr. Pincha sir like committed people are there in the office! finally, the PWD act 1995 at least is silent on many issues of serious concern, and the activists are able to at least approach the court and get the cases interpreted in our favour. But, with the present bill, I think it, in the name of including all the issues, has largely diluted the matters and offers grave loop-wholes for the bureaucracy to sideline, discriminate and neglect us as many in the list have explained. We have got our rights and provisions only through our own struggles, irrespective of the governments in power. Lets fight out this also! Really regret for not being able to join you all in the Darna being at another end of the country... but wish you all success, and we here in Tamilnadu and Puducherry will also do our bestfrom our end in all possible ways! thank you. On 2/4/14, Ajay Arora ajayaror...@gmail.com wrote: guys another very problematic provision in the proposed act is that of age relaxation. under the heading of reservation the act says: (3) The appropriate Government shall by notification, provide relaxation of upper age limit upto five years for employment of persons with bench mark disability. note: earlier the age relaxation was ten years. so now who have turned 35, or about to be 35, will no longer be able to seek job in the government sector. whereas, earlier a person with disability could seek age relaxation of ten years, upto the age of forty in matters of public employment. On 2/3/14, Shireen Irani shireen@gmail.com wrote: hi Kanchan, a lot of the articles being published so far, particulary the 1 in the sunday times, posted here by Kriti, and another 1 posted by avinash, keep iterating the fact that we have been intentionally kept out of the loop, and the bill kept a secret till this time. i know that it is generally wiser to not be so misstrustful about people's intentions, but do u think, that there is some truth to this?? or is it an exageration by the media as a general practice?? if it is the latter, then in any case there is no harm in us
Re: [AI] Do join: Protest at the Official residence of DOPT Minister, V. Narayanaswamy tomorrow
I think the topic is leading to something else. In my opinion I'm sorry but I would disagree with the statement that This office must be always headed by a person with disability itself. It's not about the person with disability or another, it's about attitude , skill and willingness to work While it's true PWD would aware of issues and solutions for people with disables, it is not correct in saying other folks cannot work for PWD. What if mainstream society think the PWD cannot think of mainstream hence no jobs among the mainstream? Views expressed here are my personal. Regards, Srinivasu Chakravarthula | PayPal | @csrinivasu Sent from my iPhone 5C On 04-Feb-2014, at 12:39, Misbah jnu.mis...@gmail.com wrote: One more caution, Just think about the office of Chief Commissioner for persons with disability. No one would have even aware with the power and functions of this watch-dog institution, until it got a person with disability as its head in 2010. Now we know how many landmark judgement this office has given. We saw a ray a hope whenever our any right and safeguard gets violated, we immediately rushed to CCPD. But in accordance to this draft NCPD can be headed by anyone, though always our philosophy of disability right movement has remain 'nothing about us, without us'. This office must be always headed by a person with disability itself for ever, if we really wish our well being and a prompt response from bureaucracy. Apart from it, as Ajay has mention the nature of power of this institution has also being significantly curtailed through changing the term of direction with recommendations. Best On 2/4/14, Misbah jnu.mis...@gmail.com wrote: After going through with this cabinet approve draft, I wish that it must be oppose with our full strength. apart from several loophols, it nullifies one of the fundamental right of a human wich is absence of any sortof discremenation against persons with disability. the drafters of this bill has even gone against the sole of our constitution by legitimising discremenation on the name of securing a legitimate means. I hope that we will fought and fought strongly. Best Misbah On 2/4/14, muruganandan.k send2...@gmail.com wrote: Dear activists fighting out for our rights and other friends, on reading the RPD draft fully, I strongly believe that the harms to be caused by the passing of this bill in its current form will be definitely far worse than the fruits it promises to bring. Its surely not a good idea to pass it on and then beg for amendments, and I sincerely request the protest-strategist and activists to consider all other possible alternates that would check its passing without at least minimum rectifications. the draft sounds too ridiculous to accept at manifold places. With no such differentiation being made so far between the totally blind and low vision, totally blind will be the most deprived of all as only those with virtually low vision will be preferred for employment even under the totally blind category. As far as I know, many states like Tamilnadu do not even have the category of low vision. all the persons with low vision are counted only as blind, and the doctors also certify everyone as 'Hundred Per Cent Blind'! in this condition, how the act (if it turns out to be) can be implemented? I also feel the reservation pattern is also not based on any logic. And the CCPD will no longer have the same powers, the really beneficial orders we have been getting from the Chief Commissioner so far will, no longer be possible to get, even if our Mr. Pincha sir like committed people are there in the office! finally, the PWD act 1995 at least is silent on many issues of serious concern, and the activists are able to at least approach the court and get the cases interpreted in our favour. But, with the present bill, I think it, in the name of including all the issues, has largely diluted the matters and offers grave loop-wholes for the bureaucracy to sideline, discriminate and neglect us as many in the list have explained. We have got our rights and provisions only through our own struggles, irrespective of the governments in power. Lets fight out this also! Really regret for not being able to join you all in the Darna being at another end of the country... but wish you all success, and we here in Tamilnadu and Puducherry will also do our bestfrom our end in all possible ways! thank you. On 2/4/14, Ajay Arora ajayaror...@gmail.com wrote: guys another very problematic provision in the proposed act is that of age relaxation. under the heading of reservation the act says: (3) The appropriate Government shall by notification, provide relaxation of upper age limit upto five years for employment of persons with bench mark disability. note: earlier the age relaxation was ten years. so now who have turned 35, or about to be 35, will no longer be able to seek job in
