[AI] How to Record Google Meet Meeting Using Laptop and Mobile.
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[AI] Request for Information About Accessible Flight Booking Site
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Re: [AI] Regarding Swiggy for Android Accessibility
Wonderful Tanmay. Your tip works nicely. On 7/4/21, Mahesh S. Panicker wrote: > Thank you very much Tanmay. > This tip actually makes things a lot easier. So in the workaround, you > don't have to double finger tap on the item, just focus on the item, > activate actions from Talkback menu... > Swiggy should still make their app fully accessible, but now we can > more or less use the app reasonably well. > > On 7/4/21, Tanmay Srivastava wrote: >> Hi, >> >> Add button should be recognized with talkback. >> >> But currently what you can do is, open the talkback menu. >> >> There will be an option called "actions" click on that. >> >> And you will get all the options. >> >> On Sun, Jul 4, 2021, 9:49 AM Sunil Sangtani. >> wrote: >> >>> hi sir, >>> you have pointed rightly, swingy has started rolling out the >>> accessibility fixes. >>> what they have done wrong in the android ap that they have implemented >>> the same way that voiceover uses to identify and select controls. >>> in iPhone, you can just flick down and you get ad to cart button etc, >>> where as in android, the talkback does not have such feature so its >>> fail to recognize the add to cart button etc. >>> so, what I request you to let’s tell them that this is the thing that >>> they need to fix, >>> >>> if some of us will do this proactively, the things will change. >>> let’s do this. >>> thanks >>> >>> >>> On 7/4/21, Mahesh S. Panicker wrote: >>> > Dear all, >>> > Some time back, we had a discussion about the accessibility issues >>> > with the Swiggy app. >>> > I had posted a Playstore review and also emailed the Swiggy support >>> > regarding the issues and they had responded positively. >>> > Swiggy has now started rolling out an update to the app, and the the >>> > what's new section is all about accessibility. That in itself is a >>> > very refreshing change, apps viewing accessibility issues as a bug, >>> > and highlighting those fixes when they come. >>> > Said that though, I am still not able to access the menu on Swiggy >>> > with TalkBack. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app but the >>> > issue is not fixed. Now before writing to Swiggy, I want to confirm >>> > whether it is an issue only with me now, or isit that the issue is yet >>> > to be fixed. >>> > Also, in this context, I want to also share a workaround on the Swiggy >>> app. >>> > Now, once you open a particular restaurant, when you scroll the page, >>> > it would say something like 'Recommended Item . Double tap on it. The >>> > next category will follow, followed by the list of items in the chosen >>> > category. Now is the tricky bit, do a double finger tap on the right >>> > side of the item you want to order. The item details will open up and >>> > you can find the add button in there. >>> > Very complicated, but doable til Swiggy sort themselves out. The good >>> > thing is that they have at least the right intent. If we encourage >>> > them while pointing out the issue in an engaging manner, I feel this >>> > is a possible win for us. >>> > Regards, >>> > >>> > -- >>> > Dr. Mahesh S. Panicker >>> > Assistant Professor, >>> > Department of Political Science, >>> > Lady Shri Ram College for Women, >>> > Lajpat Nagar >>> > New Delhi 110024 >>> > >>> > -- >>> > 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.. >>> > >>> > >>> > Search for old postings at: >>> > http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ >>> > --- >>> > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> > Groups >>> > "AccessIndia" group. >>> > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> > an >>> > email to accessindia+unsubscr...@accessindia.org.in. >>> > To view this discussion on the web visit >>> > >>> https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/CAFAyNEN9F_5uDVe8NTHmTiq3xoqYK03qgrsRc4eoz-SMCU39_g%40mail.gmail.com >>> . >>> > >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Managing Director| Chandra bazaar|India|. >>> E: bazaarchan...@gmail.com >>> workphone: +918233422212 >>> website: www.chandrabazaar.com >>> lets get social! >>> facebook.com/chandrabazaar >>> instagram.com/chandra_bazaar >>> We Create The Lifestyle You Desire! >>> >>> -- >>> 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.. >>> >>> >>> Search for old postings at: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ >>> --- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups >>> "AccessIndia" group. >>> To unsub
[AI] Regarding My Difficulty with Swiggy
Dear Accessindians, My problem is solved with your advice. The Swiggy web sight is accessible and working nicely. With Regards, Arup Chakraborty -- 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.. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "AccessIndia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to accessindia+unsubscr...@accessindia.org.in. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/CADUXFJ1a%2BbM7WScaLcjtc13L3XOPRgrhf%2Bbuzne-9zeCtJPqgA%40mail.gmail.com.
[AI] Difficulty Adding Item in Swiggy Menu
Dear Accessindians, I am unable to add item in Swiggy for sometime. Is there a way to solve this problem? With Regards, Arup Chakraborty -- 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.. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "AccessIndia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to accessindia+unsubscr...@accessindia.org.in. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/CADUXFJ0mHR8S7aUBwa3aJW%2BOkHUL_ZLn%3DPxQm%3DLfvL0BXgRrtg%40mail.gmail.com.
[AI] Requesting for Information About Thermometer and Oximeter From Saksham
Dear Friends, I have heard Saksham is selling Talking Thermometer and Oximeter. I will request feedback from users of these product to help me decide on their purchase. Arup -- 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.. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "AccessIndia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to accessindia+unsubscr...@accessindia.org.in. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/CADUXFJ3ea69RwvSEUzW0%3D1RrOYMmfL%2Bi1gRsv_5Vf3ELwy5nWg%40mail.gmail.com.
[AI] Test Mail
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[AI] Request for Accissible Mobile Phone
Dear Friends, I am thinking of buying an Android mobile phone, My budget is rs 25000. Please help me with your advice and suggestion. Arup -- 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.. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "AccessIndia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to accessindia+unsubscr...@accessindia.org.in. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/CADUXFJ3yr_Kt8ogsqYb6cSw07z1rih%3DDwYxaKY7LuKoUWkswjw%40mail.gmail.com.
Re: [AI] Difficulty with Trip Information Page in Uber
Thanks a lot Vikas, You have solved my problem. Your trick also works in Uber Eat. Great help. On 4/12/19, Vikas Kapoor wrote: > Instead of double tapping trip information, locate the same at the bottom of > > the screen and swipe up with 2 finglers and you'll be able to see the > details. > - Original Message - > From: "Arup Chakraborty" > To: > Sent: Friday, April 12, 2019 3:29 PM > Subject: [AI] Difficulty with Trip Information Page in Uber > > >> Dear Friends, >> For some time I am finding difficulty in accessing the trip >> information page in Uber . Some times double tap on the trip >> information button does not give vehicle number, driver name or >> contact. Some times the driver complement page comes up, occasionally >> the trip information does open properly. Giving driver name, contact >> number etc >> I am using Samsung J7. Please help me in this matter with your guidance. >> Arup >> >> >> 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.. >> >> > > > > 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.. > > 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] Difficulty with Trip Information Page in Uber
Dear Friends, For some time I am finding difficulty in accessing the trip information page in Uber . Some times double tap on the trip information button does not give vehicle number, driver name or contact. Some times the driver complement page comes up, occasionally the trip information does open properly. Giving driver name, contact number etc I am using Samsung J7. Please help me in this matter with your guidance. Arup 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] Invitation for SEBI Workshop on Mutual Funds for Visually Challenged Persons
I think making abailable these sessions on Youtube will help people living out side Mumbai On 1/29/19, Rahul Kelapure wrote: > Invitation for SEBI Workshop on Mutual Funds for Visually Challenged > Persons > > After 2 successful workshop of investors education by SEBI with > snehankit helpline last year and few other workshops held by SEBI in > Mumbai for visually challenged persons, and on popular demand of > participants, Snehankit Helpline is happy to invite you for an > informative workshop on Mutual Funds investments with SEBI > > Date: 9th February 2019 > Time: 10;30am to 01;00pm > > Address: > SEBI Bhavan, Plot No. C-4A, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra > (East), Mumbai-400-051. > > You may conveniently reach by bus from Bandra and Kurla stations and > get down at Bharat Nagar stop. > You may also reach by share auto available from the stations. > > In the workshop. you would be able to get first hand knowledge on > Mutual Funds, kinds of Mutual Funds, what are do's and don'ts of > investing in the Mutual Funds over other investment. How to invest in > Mutual Funds and its accessibility for visually challenged persons and > much more. > > Snehankit Helpline requests you to participate in the > workshop and take an important step forward towards your financial > independence. > > Registration is free but necessary. > > We request you to please carry your photo ID for verification at the > SEBI gate for security purpose. > > Please register for workshop latest by 7th February 2019. > > For registration and more information, please call: Mrunal Gupte > +91 93222 80 767 > > Snehankit Helpline > +91 9920 68 03 59 > > -- > Rahul Kelapure > +91 9404 123454 > > > 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.. > > 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] Locker Facility for the Blind
Dear List, Are blind persons allowed to have locker facility independently by the banks? Arup 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] Urgent- Swiggy issues
Hi Amar, I use Swiggy very often. There are lots of unmarked buttons, those should be marked Arup On 8/2/18, Amar Jain wrote: > Sorry for the short notice, I urgently need list of accessibility issues for > Swiggy. The call is scheduled for tomorrow morning. Reply on email please. > > This is at the founders level so prioritise feedback and quality inputs. > > Thanks, > Amar Jain > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > > 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.. > 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] Request for information About Accessible Flight Booking Sight
What is your Mobile number? Arup On 6/15/18, Ajay Minocha wrote: > Sure - You can call me anytime. > > On 14/06/2018, Arup Chakraborty wrote: >> OK I am using J7. I will get in touch with you. >> Arup >> >> On 6/13/18, Ajay Minocha wrote: >>> Hi Arup, >>> >>> Which phone are you using? >>> >>> In addition to what Amar recommended, I have another trick which >>> proves helpful if you are using NVDA on a windows machine. >>> >>> Most of the times, NVDA key + shift + M helps me to take the Mouse >>> focus to the NVDA focus and then I use NVDA + [ to perform a left >>> click. >>> >>> Though I don't use IOS but if you are facing any issue on android then >>> will be happy to help offline. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> Ajay >>> >>> On 13/06/2018, Arup Chakraborty wrote: >>>> I find selecting the departure and return date very difficult. This is >>>> same with web sights and Mobile Apps. >>>> Arup >>>> >>>> On 6/12/18, Ajay Minocha wrote: >>>>> George sir, >>>>> >>>>> I use all of them without any issue on my android phone. Not sure >>>>> about IOS though. >>>>> >>>>> On 12/06/2018, George Abraham wrote: >>>>>> Ajay, >>>>>> >>>>>> Are all these apps accessible? >>>>>> >>>>>> George >>>>>> >>>>>> -Original Message- >>>>>> From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On >>>>>> Behalf >>>>>> Of Ajay Minocha >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:39 AM >>>>>> To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues >>>>>> concerning >>>>>> the disabled. >>>>>> Subject: Re: [AI] Request for information About Accessible Flight >>>>>> Booking >>>>>> Sight >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Arup, >>>>>> >>>>>> I'll recommend using mobile apps instead of the websites. >>>>>> >>>>>> I use an android and I use MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, Yatra, EaseMyTrip >>>>>> depending >>>>>> on the offers >>>>>> >>>>>> Do reach out if you need any help. >>>>>> >>>>>> Cheers, >>>>>> Ajay >>>>>> >>>>>> On 12/06/2018, Planet Abled wrote: >>>>>>> Hi Arup, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Just to add to Amar, Expedia claimed in media few months back that it >>>>>>> is the first website to be completely accessible for people with >>>>>>> visual impairments. Not sure if it was only for the US version or >>>>>>> across countries. I have not checked it myself but you can try. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Trust that helps. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Best Regards, >>>>>>> Neha >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks & Regards, >>>>>>> Team Planet Abled >>>>>>> +91 9910042281 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/planetabled> | Twitter >>>>>>> <http://www.twitter.com/planetabled> | Instagram >>>>>>> <http://instagram.com/planetabled> >>>>>>> Youtube <https://goo.gl/yCCmHb> | Tripadviso >>>>>>> <https://www.tripadvisor.in/Attraction_Review-g304551-d10325921-Review >>>>>>> s-Planet_Abled-New_Delhi_National_Capital_Territory_of_Delhi.html#REVI >>>>>>> EWS> >>>>>>> r >>>>>>> <https://www.tripadvisor.in/Attraction_Review-g304551-d10325921-Review >>>>>>> s-Planet_Abled-New_Delhi_National_Capital_Territory_of_Delhi.html#REVI >>>>>>> EWS> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> www.PlanetAbled.com <http://www.planetabled.com/> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> # Selected as one of the best Practices of 2018 by Zero Project at >>>>>>> United Nations Vienna. # India Responsible Tourism Award 2016 by >>>>>>> Outlook Traveller and World Travel Market, Londo
Re: [AI] Request for information About Accessible Flight Booking Sight
OK I am using J7. I will get in touch with you. Arup On 6/13/18, Ajay Minocha wrote: > Hi Arup, > > Which phone are you using? > > In addition to what Amar recommended, I have another trick which > proves helpful if you are using NVDA on a windows machine. > > Most of the times, NVDA key + shift + M helps me to take the Mouse > focus to the NVDA focus and then I use NVDA + [ to perform a left > click. > > Though I don't use IOS but if you are facing any issue on android then > will be happy to help offline. > > Cheers, > Ajay > > On 13/06/2018, Arup Chakraborty wrote: >> I find selecting the departure and return date very difficult. This is >> same with web sights and Mobile Apps. >> Arup >> >> On 6/12/18, Ajay Minocha wrote: >>> George sir, >>> >>> I use all of them without any issue on my android phone. Not sure >>> about IOS though. >>> >>> On 12/06/2018, George Abraham wrote: >>>> Ajay, >>>> >>>> Are all these apps accessible? >>>> >>>> George >>>> >>>> -Original Message- >>>> From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On >>>> Behalf >>>> Of Ajay Minocha >>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:39 AM >>>> To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues >>>> concerning >>>> the disabled. >>>> Subject: Re: [AI] Request for information About Accessible Flight >>>> Booking >>>> Sight >>>> >>>> Hi Arup, >>>> >>>> I'll recommend using mobile apps instead of the websites. >>>> >>>> I use an android and I use MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, Yatra, EaseMyTrip >>>> depending >>>> on the offers >>>> >>>> Do reach out if you need any help. >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> Ajay >>>> >>>> On 12/06/2018, Planet Abled wrote: >>>>> Hi Arup, >>>>> >>>>> Just to add to Amar, Expedia claimed in media few months back that it >>>>> is the first website to be completely accessible for people with >>>>> visual impairments. Not sure if it was only for the US version or >>>>> across countries. I have not checked it myself but you can try. >>>>> >>>>> Trust that helps. >>>>> >>>>> Best Regards, >>>>> Neha >>>>> >>>>> Thanks & Regards, >>>>> Team Planet Abled >>>>> +91 9910042281 >>>>> >>>>> Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/planetabled> | Twitter >>>>> <http://www.twitter.com/planetabled> | Instagram >>>>> <http://instagram.com/planetabled> >>>>> Youtube <https://goo.gl/yCCmHb> | Tripadviso >>>>> <https://www.tripadvisor.in/Attraction_Review-g304551-d10325921-Review >>>>> s-Planet_Abled-New_Delhi_National_Capital_Territory_of_Delhi.html#REVI >>>>> EWS> >>>>> r >>>>> <https://www.tripadvisor.in/Attraction_Review-g304551-d10325921-Review >>>>> s-Planet_Abled-New_Delhi_National_Capital_Territory_of_Delhi.html#REVI >>>>> EWS> >>>>> >>>>> www.PlanetAbled.com <http://www.planetabled.com/> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> # Selected as one of the best Practices of 2018 by Zero Project at >>>>> United Nations Vienna. # India Responsible Tourism Award 2016 by >>>>> Outlook Traveller and World Travel Market, London - Best Innovation in >>>>> Travel & Overall Winner # NCPEDP - Mphasis Universal Design Award for >>>>> the year 2016 # Listen to what our travellers say here >>>>> <https://youtu.be/EwyScPoOsR8> # Check out the amazing Rafting Tour >>>>> video here <https://youtu.be/USBmihdG4tc>. >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Jun 12, 2018 at 10:28 AM, Amar Jain >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi Arup- while there is no major player’s site which is truly >>>>>> accessible, but Cleartrip is easy to play with, then Yatra and Make >>>>>> My Trip. From Airlines perspective on the domestic front, between >>>>>> Indigo and Jet, Jet is pretty good to use. >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>> >&g
Re: [AI] Request for information About Accessible Flight Booking Sight
I find selecting the departure and return date very difficult. This is same with web sights and Mobile Apps. Arup On 6/12/18, Ajay Minocha wrote: > George sir, > > I use all of them without any issue on my android phone. Not sure > about IOS though. > > On 12/06/2018, George Abraham wrote: >> Ajay, >> >> Are all these apps accessible? >> >> George >> >> -Original Message- >> From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On >> Behalf >> Of Ajay Minocha >> Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:39 AM >> To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning >> the disabled. >> Subject: Re: [AI] Request for information About Accessible Flight Booking >> Sight >> >> Hi Arup, >> >> I'll recommend using mobile apps instead of the websites. >> >> I use an android and I use MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, Yatra, EaseMyTrip >> depending >> on the offers >> >> Do reach out if you need any help. >> >> Cheers, >> Ajay >> >> On 12/06/2018, Planet Abled wrote: >>> Hi Arup, >>> >>> Just to add to Amar, Expedia claimed in media few months back that it >>> is the first website to be completely accessible for people with >>> visual impairments. Not sure if it was only for the US version or >>> across countries. I have not checked it myself but you can try. >>> >>> Trust that helps. >>> >>> Best Regards, >>> Neha >>> >>> Thanks & Regards, >>> Team Planet Abled >>> +91 9910042281 >>> >>> Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/planetabled> | Twitter >>> <http://www.twitter.com/planetabled> | Instagram >>> <http://instagram.com/planetabled> >>> Youtube <https://goo.gl/yCCmHb> | Tripadviso >>> <https://www.tripadvisor.in/Attraction_Review-g304551-d10325921-Review >>> s-Planet_Abled-New_Delhi_National_Capital_Territory_of_Delhi.html#REVI >>> EWS> >>> r >>> <https://www.tripadvisor.in/Attraction_Review-g304551-d10325921-Review >>> s-Planet_Abled-New_Delhi_National_Capital_Territory_of_Delhi.html#REVI >>> EWS> >>> >>> www.PlanetAbled.com <http://www.planetabled.com/> >>> >>> >>> # Selected as one of the best Practices of 2018 by Zero Project at >>> United Nations Vienna. # India Responsible Tourism Award 2016 by >>> Outlook Traveller and World Travel Market, London - Best Innovation in >>> Travel & Overall Winner # NCPEDP - Mphasis Universal Design Award for >>> the year 2016 # Listen to what our travellers say here >>> <https://youtu.be/EwyScPoOsR8> # Check out the amazing Rafting Tour >>> video here <https://youtu.be/USBmihdG4tc>. >>> >>> On Tue, Jun 12, 2018 at 10:28 AM, Amar Jain >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Arup- while there is no major player’s site which is truly >>>> accessible, but Cleartrip is easy to play with, then Yatra and Make >>>> My Trip. From Airlines perspective on the domestic front, between >>>> Indigo and Jet, Jet is pretty good to use. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>> > On 12-Jun-2018, at 8:18 AM, Arup Chakraborty wrote: >>>> > >>>> > Dear Acceisindia friends, >>>> > I am >>>> > looking for accessible flight booking sight. Please help me by >>>> > sharing your knowledge on this subject. >>>> > Arup Chakraborty >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > 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; >>>> > >>>> &g
[AI] Request for information About Accessible Flight Booking Sight
Dear Acceisindia friends, I am looking for accessible flight booking sight. Please help me by sharing your knowledge on this subject. Arup Chakraborty 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] My Post Retirement Plan
Dear Accesindia friends, I am going to retire on 31st March 2016. In addition to my NGO works I want to spend my free time by doing something which will give me some extra income. Please help me with your suggestion and advice. Arup Chakraborty 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] (no subject)
Hello, Is anybody using Open Office? Which version of Jaws support it? Arup 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
[AI] A Very good Websight for Government Jobs
A very good websight for Government jobs http://www.allgovtnaukri.com Arup 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
[AI] Fwd: Oratio for BlackBerry (R) is now available
-- Forwarded message -- From: "Code Factory News (no reply)" Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:01:52 +0100 Subject: Oratio for BlackBerry (R) is now available To: aru...@gmail.com Oratio for BlackBerry ® is now available Longueuil, QC, Canada and Barcelona, Spain, February 1st, 2010 – HumanWare and Code Factory are pleased to announce that Oratio for BlackBerry(R) smartphones is now available for purchase. Formally known as Orator for BlackBerry smartphones, Oratio is the first screen reader software solution that enables visually impaired users to access and operate BlackBerry smartphones using state of the art Text-To-Speech technology to convert the visual information displayed on the BlackBerry smartphone screen into a intuitive speech output. This enables its users to use BlackBerry smartphones to increase their independence and productivity in today’s competitive world. The name was changed from Orator to Oratio to avoid any confusion with an existing product called Orator being manufactured by a telecommunications company in the USA. “Although we got accustomed to the name Orator for BlackBerry in the last few months, Oratio is less generic and provides a more personalized name and sound for the product” says Michel Pepin, Product Manager at HumanWare. Availability: Oratio will first be released in North America in English, supporting the BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone from AT&T, available through online purchasing from www.oratio4bb.com for $449 US for a single license. Support for additional BlackBerry smartphone models and languages will be available in subsequent versions of Oratio. Oratio is the product of the joint collaborative efforts between HumanWare, Code Factory, the leading provider of screen reader technology and maker of Mobile Speak, and Research In Motion (RIM), the maker of the award winning portfolio of BlackBerry products and solutions. Oratio users will experience more freedom and independence in their activities with the ability to stay connected anytime, anywhere. Users will also experience greater flexibility to manage their day-to-day activities in ways that are most convenient for them, increase their productivity and achieve more by quickly and efficiently accessing information they need. Oratio also provides employers with an accommodation solution for blind and visually impaired employees that leverages an organization's existing investment in BlackBerry infrastructure and technologies. Feature rich, through its easy to use menu and efficient shortcut keys, Oratio will provide users with: Intuitive and familiar audio user interface. Easy-to-use customization options for frequently used settings. Auto start mode when the device turns on. Different verbosity levels to allow users to define the amount of information provided. Keyboard echo settings for text entry. Easy to use command structure. Support for BlackBerry smartphone's core applications. BlackBerry smartphones offer multiple applications essential in a business environment. Oratio was designed to support the core application found on the BlackBerry smatrtphones allowing visually impaired users to: Manage instant messaging, emails, SMS and MMS. Make and receive calls with access to caller ID on incoming calls. Manage contact list and call log. Schedule appointments and tasks with alarms and reminders. Access to the phone's settings, ring tones, speed dials and voice tags. “Oratio is the first screen reader solution for a JavaME operating software (O/S). While this first release version may not answer each specific individual user's needs, HumanWare, with the joint collaboration of RIM and Code Factory, remain dedicated and committed to the future development growth of the product. We invite Oratio users to share their experiences with the product. This will provide us with directions on how to improve their BlackBerry smartphone experience” says Michel Pepin. “Our goal is to provide equal access to visually impaired users by enabling them to access and operate BlackBerry devices in a manner that is functionally equivalent to solutions offered to sighted BlackBerry users”. About HumanWare HumanWare (www.humanware.com) is the global leader in assistive technologies for the print disabled. HumanWare provides products to people who are blind or have low vision and students with learning disabilities. HumanWare offers a collection of innovative products, including BrailleNote, the leading productivity device for the blind in education, business and for personal use; the Victor Reader product line, the world's leading digital audiobook players; the SmartView family of handheld and desktop electronic magnifiers; and myReader2, HumanWare's unique "auto-reader". For more information about HumanWare, visit www.humanware.com. About Code Factory Code Factory is the leading provider of screen readers, screen magnifiers, and Braille interfaces for the widest range of mainstream mobile devices. Our mission is t
[AI] Fwd: Public Beta Mobile Geo 2.0, Now Available
-- Forwarded message -- From: "Code Factory News (no reply)" Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:56:37 +0100 Subject: Public Beta Mobile Geo 2.0, Now Available To: aru...@gmail.com Caroline Ragot - Marketing Director market...@codefactory.esmobile Geo 2.0Public Beta Mobile Geo 2.0, Now Available Compatible with Mobile Speak 4.0 and Running Sendero GPS 6.2 Terrassa (Barcelona), Spain, January 28, 2010 Public beta version 2.0 of Mobile Geo, Code Factory's award-winning GPS navigation aid for the blind and visually impaired, is now available for download and purchase. Public beta Mobile Geo 2.0 is compatible with the highly anticipated Mobile Speak 4.0 as well as the latest version of the Sendero Group's GPS technology, SDK 6.2. “This upgrade of Geo is the first part of version 2.0. For us, there were two priorities: first to integrate the new Sendero SDK and updated maps as soon as possible; and, second to launch Mobile Geo 2.0 at the same time as Mobile Speak 4.0 so that none of our users would be left without their inseparable GPS” explains Eduard Sánchez, Code Factory’s CEO. “We decided to launch version 2.0 as a public beta because we are still testing and making improvements. Therefore the public beta means that in the next couple of months we will release several free updates. For example we already can announce that we will include more Top Ten demanded features such as manual route creation, new verbosity settings, new ways to organize and manage favorites, address search by zip/postal codes, and more”. This first part of public beta Mobile Geo 2.0 includes new features which improve the Geo navigation experience, such as: Advanced address search which allows you to enter any part of the address to search for it faster. Five times faster route creation when in Turns Only mode. More accurate distances and estimated time of arrival calculations. Improved heading averaging when walking in a big city with narrow streets and high buildings. More information about the current street when using the where am I function, such as pedestrian only, split street, one-way, bridge, tunnel, etc. Ability to look up alpha numeric address numbers. For example 23A Jones Street where 23A is the address number. Another great benefit from public beta Mobile Geo 2.0 is the updated 2009 maps and POIs as well as new map bundles. If you are living in one of the countries included in a map bundle, you will receive free maps for all the other countries which are part of the same bundle. European Map Bundle includes maps from Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. North American Map Bundle includes maps from United States, Canada, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Guam. Asian Map Bundle includes maps from Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia. South African Map Bundle includes maps from South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland. Since Mobile Geo 1.5, new countries have also been added, such as Lesotho, Luxembourg, Mexico, Poland, Turkey, South Africa, and Swaziland. Public beta Mobile Geo 2.0 supports the same new devices as Mobile Speak 4.0 for Windows Mobile. Among the newly supported devices you will find the HTC Touch Pro 2, HTC Touch 2, HTC Touch Diamond 2, AT&T Titl 2, AT&T Pure, AT&T HP iPAQ Glisten, HP iPAQ Data Messenger, Sprint Samsung Intrepid, Samsung Omnia Pro B7610, Samsung Omnia Pro B7330, Acer beTouch E101, and Sony Ericsson Xperia x1. To read a full list of supported devices, visit http://www.codefactory.es/en/phoneslist.asp?id=343 To learn more about Mobile Speak 4.0, visit http://www.codefactory.es/en/products.asp?id=318 If you are already a user of Mobile Geo and wish to upgrade to public beta Mobile Geo 2.0, contact your distributor to ask more information about the upgrade bundle of Mobile Speak 4.0 and Mobile Geo 2.0. To consult the list of all the official Code Factory distributors, visit http://www.codefactory.es/en/page.asp?id=351 To read the updated manual of Mobile Geo explaining how to install, upgrade and use the new features, visit http://www.codefactory.es/en/manuals.asp?id=89#family_1 Known issues with public beta Mobile Geo 2.0 are: GPS position may stop tracking near highway ramps. Differences in POI searches depending on Basic or Advanced mode. Possible misbehaviour with reverse routes. About Code Factory Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Terrassa (Barcelona), Spain, Code Factory is the global leader committed to the development of products designed to eliminate barriers to the accessibility of mobile technology for the blind and visually impaired. Today, Code Factory is the leading provider of screen readers, screen magnifiers, and Braille interfaces for the widest range of mainstream mobile devices. Among Code Factory's customers are well known organizations for the blind such as ONCE, and carriers such as AT&T, Bouygues Telecom, SFR, T
[AI] Interview with Charudat Yadav
Dear Accessindia Friends, I missed the interview with Mr Charudat Yadav as the CNN IBN7 channel is not provided by my cable operator. Can anyone upload the interview on Sendspace or give me a link to some article about him. Arup 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
Re: [AI] Fwd: [nvda] new mobile reader
On 12/16/09, syed imran wrote: > great job!:-) will it work on my n70? will it, really? > > On 12/16/09, Arup Chakraborty wrote: >> -- Forwarded message -- >> From: Josh >> Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:31:08 -0500 >> Subject: [nvda] new mobile reader >> To: nvda email list >> >> Hi folks, >> >> We at Computer Room Services are proud to be selling the Beyo CBS Reader. >> >> This is a text reading program for your mobile phone at an affordable >> price. >> >> Install it to your Talks enabled phone, take a snapshot of a page of text, >> a >> box, a packet, anything with text on it, and it will be read to you, using >> its own very clear text to speech engine. You can also read the output >> with >> Talks too. >> >> The cost is £75.00 plus VAT if applicable. >> >> If you would like to try it for 14 days, please feel free to download it, >> including documentation at this direct link:- >> >> http://www.comproom.co.uk/beyocbs/beyocbs.zip >> >> Please note this reader does not have all the features of KNFB reader at >> the >> moment, such as saving of scanned documents, but it is an excellent >> reader, >> with a unique aiming assistant. >> >> The Beyo CBS reader is sold generally on the Beyo CBS web site, >> http://www.beyocbs.com, >> but I am really proud to say that the great folks at >> Beyo CBS have produced a more "VI-friendly" version especially for us. >> Thanks guys! >> >> >> Hi Friends, >> Found this interesting. >> >> >> >> 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 > > > -- > > > > > > > > -.-.-.-Faint heart never won fair lady_._._._._ > > > > 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 > Hello, I have downloaded the software using the link given by Josh and I found this information there. Beyo CBS Reader Documentation Thank you for trying the Beyo CBS Reader. You now have the ability to read the printed word efficiently, on the go, with the use of your mobile phone. Please read this document, as it gives useful information on how to get the best out of the Beyo CBS Reader. 1 Requirements There are several ways to install Beyo CBS Reader, referred to from here on as The Reader, using Bluetooth, Infrared, direct download via the phone, and Nokia PC Suite. We will concentrate on the Nokia PC Suite method as this seems to be the most reliable. Before installing, please make sure that the date is correct on the phone, otherwise the 14 day trial version will not function correctly, and the software may in some instances not even install. Note that phones supported include Symbian 3rd Edition phones that include Feature Pack 1 and 2 of the operating system. Note also that changing the date after installing the demo will cause it no longer to run. Download and install the Nokia PC Suite from http://www.nokia.com/pcsuite to your computer. Next, you need to know which version of The Reader you need for your phone. Some phones run Symbian 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1, referred to as FP1, and some run Feature Pack 2, FP2. FP1 phones include the Nokia E66, E71, E90, N82, N95 and N95-8GB. FP2 phones include the Nokia N85, N86 and N96. Note these lists are not exhaustive, but are just representative of a few of the phones that run each feature pack. If in doubt, please contact us. (See Section 6 for contact information. Select the correct installer and you are ready to install. ? 2 Installation Plug in the phone to the PC using the supplied USB cable. The phone should come up with a screen asking by which method you wish to connect. Select PC Suite and press OK. Select the installation file you chose in the previous section on the computer, then either double click or press enter to open it. Nokia PC Suite will ask if you wish to install the application. Select Yes. Finally, follow the prompts on the phone screen to complete the installation. Note that if the phone asks where you wish to install the software, phone memory, mass memory or memory card, it is safe to install to any location. 3 Starting The Reader Note: Before you attempt to open the reader, please be su
[AI] Fwd: [nvda] new mobile reader
-- Forwarded message -- From: Josh Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:31:08 -0500 Subject: [nvda] new mobile reader To: nvda email list Hi folks, We at Computer Room Services are proud to be selling the Beyo CBS Reader. This is a text reading program for your mobile phone at an affordable price. Install it to your Talks enabled phone, take a snapshot of a page of text, a box, a packet, anything with text on it, and it will be read to you, using its own very clear text to speech engine. You can also read the output with Talks too. The cost is £75.00 plus VAT if applicable. If you would like to try it for 14 days, please feel free to download it, including documentation at this direct link:- http://www.comproom.co.uk/beyocbs/beyocbs.zip Please note this reader does not have all the features of KNFB reader at the moment, such as saving of scanned documents, but it is an excellent reader, with a unique aiming assistant. The Beyo CBS reader is sold generally on the Beyo CBS web site, http://www.beyocbs.com, but I am really proud to say that the great folks at Beyo CBS have produced a more "VI-friendly" version especially for us. Thanks guys! Hi Friends, Found this interesting. 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
[AI] Problem Editing Document with Track Changes On
Dear Accessindians, A friend of myne has to work on some document with track changes on but she is facing a problem in this. After editing the document for sometime a dialogue is appearing saying "Microsoft Word has reached the end of the document. ok button cansel button" She is using Word 2003 with JFW9. Please give your ideas to solve this problem. Arup 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
[AI] A Question About Mr Mangesh Tendulkar
Hello, While doing a google Surch I found that Mr Mangesh Tendulkar is working inTCS. Does any body have any information about him and his work? Arup 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
[AI] Call Center Jobs
Dear Friends, if I remember correctly, some Call Centers have come up recently where blind persons are working. I am interested to know what type of job they are doing, how they are handling inbound and outbound calls, what challanges and difficulties they face in doing this job and every thing about their work. A discussion on this topic will guide other people about Call Center careers. Arup 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
[AI] Fwd: Voice Recordings of Swami Vivekananda
-- Forwarded message -- From: "RKM Headquarters Office, BHAKTI" Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:08:36 +0530 Subject: Voice Recordings of Swami Vivekananda To: aru...@gmail.com Ref: Genl/23 22 October 2009 Dear Sri Chakrobarty, This has reference to your email of 18 October 2009. To the best of our knowledge, the voice recordings of Swami Vivekananda which you have found in cyberspace are not authentic. With best wishes, Yours sincerely, (Swami Prabhananda) General Secretary Sri Arup Chakrobarty 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
[AI] Fwd: [nvda] cell phone access for free
-- Forwarded message -- From: Josh Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 10:43:58 -0400 Subject: [nvda] cell phone access for free To: nvda email list hello I think this will interest many of you. it's not open source but it's free. Oh and after reading this, I think object navigation is the way to go with nvda. video hooks someday in the future but for now I think we could do a lot with object navigation well here ya go here's the article read below. > Subject: Cell Phone accessibility for free > > Looks like we might have a fully accessible phone here for no extra cost! > Let's hope it is as good as it sounds. > Glenn >>> >>> The following information comes from Apple: >>> http://www.apple.com/accessibility/iphone/vision.html >>> < http://www.apple.com/accessibility/iphone/vision.html> >>> >>> The same VoiceOver screen reader made popular on the Mac is now a >>> standard feature on the iPhone 3G S. It's the world's first >>> gesture-based screen reader, >>> enabling you to enjoy the fun and simplicity of the iPhone even >>> if you can't see the screen. >>> >>> What makes VoiceOver on iPhone truly remarkable is that you >>> control it using simple gestures that let you physically interact >>> with items on screen. It's >>> easy to learn and fun to use. Instead of memorizing hundreds of >>> keyboard commands, or endlessly pressing tiny arrow keys to find >>> what you're looking for, >>> with VoiceOver, you simply touch the screen to hear a description >>> of the item under your finger, then gesture with a double-tap, >>> drag, or flick to control >>> the phone. >>> >>> VoiceOver delivers an experience unlike any screen reader you've >>> ever used before. Traditional screen readers describe individual >>> elements on the screen, >>> but struggle to communicate where each element is located or >>> provide information about adjoining objects. This contextual >>> information is very important >>> but typically filtered out by other screen readers. For example, >>> "off-screen" models used by traditional screen readers to >>> represent applications and web >>> pages intentionally strip away contextual information and >>> describe web pages as a list or menu of items. But with >>> VoiceOver on iPhone 3G S, you'll experience >>> something entirely new. >>> >>> Because VoiceOver works with iPhone's touchscreen, you interact >>> directly with objects on the screen and can naturally understand >>> their location and context. >>> So, when you touch the upper-left corner of the screen, you'll >>> hear what's in the upper left corner of a web page, and as you >>> drag your finger around the >>> screen, you'll learn what's nearby, providing an amazing new >>> sense of context and relationship between the items you hear. >>> For many, VoiceOver on iPhone >>> will provide, perhaps for the first time, a true sense of how >>> things appear on screen, not just descriptions of what they are. >>> >>> You'll hear descriptions of every item on the screen, including >>> status information such as battery level, Wi-Fi and cellular >>> network signal levels, the >>> cellular network provider, and time of day. It even lets you >>> know when the display changes to landscape or portrait >>> orientation, and when the screen is >>> locked or unlocked. >>> >>> The speaking rate is adjustable so you can set it to a speed that >>> best suits your listening ability. VoiceOver uses distinctive >>> sound effects to alert you >>> when an application opens, when the screen is updated, when a >>> message dialog appears, and more. And, when Voiceover is >>> talking, the volume of background >>> sounds and music are automatically lowered, "ducking" under the >>> voice, so you can clearly hear what VoiceOver is telling you. >>> >>> It speaks your language >>> >>> VoiceOver includes built-in voices that speak 21 languages >>> including Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan), >>> Dutch, English (US), English >>> (UK), Finnish, French (Canada), French (France), German, Italian, >>> Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), >>> Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, >>> Spanish (Mexico), Spanish (Spain), and Swedish. >>> >>> Getting started >>> >>> VoiceOver is built right into the iPhone 3G S. There's nothing >>> extra to purchase or install. All you need is the iPhone 3G S, >>> iTunes 8.2 or later, and a >>> Mac or PC. You can activate your iPhone and enable VoiceOver >>> without sighted assistance using iTunes with a compatible screen >>> reader like VoiceOver included >>> in Mac OS X and GW-Micro Window-Eyes(r) for Windows XP and >>> Windows Vista (sold separately). When you activate iPhone using >>> iTunes, you can enable VoiceOver >>> on the iPhone to start using it right away. Sighted users can >>> also enable VoiceOver for you directly on iPhone using the >>> Accessibility menu in the Settings >>> application. >>> >>> How it works >>> >>> With VoiceOver enabled, you'll use a different, but simple set of >>> gestures
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[AI] Jaws Losing Focus
Dear Friends, A friend of mine is using Windows Vista with Jaws 9. When she is working in an application, Jaws loses focus and goes to the Desktop. Pressing Alt plus Tab brings to the application again. Please guide me how I can solve this problem. Arup Bring your gang together. Do your thing. Find your favourite Yahoo! group at http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups/ Join Access India convention: For updates on it visit: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm Registration is now open! To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
[AI] Jaws Losing Focus
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[AI] Scanned Study material for Banking Service Written Test
Dear Accessindians, Some of the boys and girls known to me are going to appear for the upcoming Banking service written tests. I am looking for scanned study materials to help them prepare for the test. If anybody has such scanned material, kindly send them to my personal E-mail ID Arup Join Access India convention: For updates on it visit: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm Registration is now open! To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
Re: [AI] How to retrieve Password from Outlook Express
Thank you. It worked like magic - Original Message - From: "Bharat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2008 1:42 PM Subject: Re: [AI] How to retrieve Password from Outlook Express > use this nifty little utility: > > http://www.sendspace.com/file/90qv8e > - Original Message - > From: "Arup Chakraborty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2008 1:05 AM > Subject: [AI] How to retrieve Password from Outlook Express > > >> Dear Friends, >> Please guide me, if a password is saved in Outlook Express is there any >> way to retrieve it? >> >> Arup >> To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> 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 >> > > > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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 To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
[AI] How to retrieve Password from Outlook Express
Dear Friends, Please guide me, if a password is saved in Outlook Express is there any way to retrieve it? Arup To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
[AI] System Tray Problem Solved
Thank you friends, following your instructions I have been able to solve the System Tray problem. Arup To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
[AI] Strange Behavior of the System Tray
Hello, I have been facing a strange behavior of the System Tray for which I could not find any solution. One of my friend uses cable connection for Internet. She can login and logout from the System Tray but the difficulty is that, the program often disappears from the System tray. Please guide me, how I can stop this. Arup To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
[AI] Fw: Info Needed regarding the Sound Editing Software, like Sound Forge
For some reason, Ashish Jha's mail is not reaching the group. So I am forwarding his messege. - Original Message - From: Arup Chakraborty To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 8:14 AM Subject: Fw: Info Needed regarding the Sound Editing Software, like Sound Forge - Original Message - From: Ashish Jha To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 3:03 PM Subject: Info Needed regarding the Sound Editing Software, like Sound Forge Hi All, I know one of the student at Kolkata who is having Music & Computer in her Academic Subjects.. She wants to utilize the combination of these two and looking to grow in the same.. I came to know that Sound Forge is one of the Multi Media Software which enables us in editing of sound.. So if anyone knows about this type of application and are aware how to access the same with our assisstive software ( JAWS ), then kindly help plsThanks! Check out the all-new face of Yahoo! India. Click here. To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
Re: [AI] Audacity
Thank you. I am planning to record some books in MP3 format. I hope Audacity will serve my purpose. - Original Message - From: "Sanjay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 11:15 AM Subject: Re: [AI] Audacity >I also use audacity. remember it is not a professional recording software, > it is a low-end audio recording tool. > once you start audacity, press r to record. > p to pause > s to stop > and spacebar to play. Jaws does not support these commands. But with > little concentration, you can manage all these things. > rest of the commands and stuffs are self-explanatory. > > > > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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 > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.8/1338 - Release Date: 3/21/2008 > 5:52 PM > > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
[AI] Audacity
Hello friends, I am trying to use Audacity for making some MP3 files. I have found a tutorial on Audacity after a Google search. This tutorial says there is a record button, a pause button and a stop button. I am unable to find those buttons. I can access the menu alright but there is no record option there. It will be helpful if someone can guide me on how to use Audacity. Arup To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
[AI] A Question About Safa
Dear accessindians, I have downloded Safa from Nab Delhi's Website. Now I have two questions. 1. whether Safa supports Bengali, 2. if Safa will work with SAPI 5 I am writing this email using NVDA 06v1. This open source screen reader is working very well.. Arup To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
[AI] Introduction of Access Technology in Government Departments
Dear friends, as you are aware, many jobs like the job of Railway announcer is no longer available for the Blind because of introduction of computers. Keeping in view this reality, I have two questions. 1. is any organization working to introduce Access Technology in Government departments? 2. is any Access India member working in a Government department using Access Technology for his or her work? Arup To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
Re: [AI] My new assignment
Dear Atul, my hearty congratulations to you on your new assignment. This achievement will encourage other companies to appoint blind people for more responsible jobs. See, that this news reach the people through the electronic and print media. Wish you successive successes. Arupda - Original Message - From: "Atul R Sahay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 2:19 PM Subject: [AI] My new assignment > Friends, > > I am posting this as I feel that Tata Steel has shown great respect for > persons with visual impairment by giving this assignment to me. Effective > August 1 '07, I am joining this Company back as Senior Manager Seccurity > Administration. My position will be No. 2 in the Division which looks > after the Seccurity and Administration of Tata Steel, Community Services, > and Land, Market, Estate belonging to Tata Steel at Jamshedpur. I will be > reporting to Chief Seccurity &Administration. I joined Tata Steel in 1992 > and left the same in 2005 to work as Head Business Excellence for JUSCO. > > I hope this assignment of mine will help the society see us better. > > With best regards and unconditional love for all, > > Atul. > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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 > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.19/917 - Release Date: 7/25/2007 > 1:16 AM > > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
[AI] Configuring Microsoft outlook for Yahoo Mail
Dear friends, I need your guidance to configure Microsoft Outlook for receiving Yahoo Mail. Yours Sincerely, Arup To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
Re: [AI] Read By Sentence and Paragraph Not Working
Actually, I had downloaded some books from the Gutenberg sight. These books are in plain text. I had converted those files to word documents using the copy paste formula. Read by sentence and read by paragraph is working perfectly in notepad but not inthe the word document. So, I have told her to read the books in plain text. Arup - Original Message - From: "mufazal munshi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 12:20 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Read By Sentence and Paragraph Not Working > dear arup, > this happens with some computers and jaws combination. i too face a > similar > problem quite frequently. there is no standard solution, however, you may > consider doing the underwritten: > 1. launch the ms word file that you wish to use. > 2. then launch another blank or already existing notepad file. > 3. move the cursor with this notepad to read and type read what is written > inthere. > 4. now, toggle back to the ms word file that you wish to work upon and see > if the commands mentioned by you work. > > hope this helps. let the list know if it does. > you may have to observe this practice regularly to keep the ms word > working > efficiently. > - Original Message - > From: "Arup Chakraborty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2007 7:46 AM > Subject: [AI] Read By Sentence and Paragraph Not Working > > >> Dear friends, >> a friend of mine is using Jaws 8. Read by sentence and read by paragraph >> is not working in her computer. Using Alt+down arrow and ctrl+down arrow >> does not have any effect. And making changes in say all option also does >> not work. >> Please give your suggestions >> >> Arup >> To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> 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 >> > > > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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 > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.14/912 - Release Date: 7/22/2007 > 7:02 PM > > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
[AI] Read By Sentence and Paragraph Not Working
Dear friends, a friend of mine is using Jaws 8. Read by sentence and read by paragraph is not working in her computer. Using Alt+down arrow and ctrl+down arrow does not have any effect. And making changes in say all option also does not work. Please give your suggestions Arup To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
[AI] test mail
This is test ,mail please ignore. To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
[AI] Check Books in Large Print
Dear friends, I have a friend with low vision. She finds difficulties in using the check books in small print. Do the banks provide check books in large print on demand? Arup To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
[AI] Seminner on "Disability-Response and Responsibility of the Social Sector"
The National Association for the Blind, West Bengal State Branch invites all Accesindia Members to attend the Seminner on "disability-Response and Responsibility of the Social Sectors". On the Birthday celebration of Hellen Keller at Rotary Sadan, J. L. Nehru Road, Kolkata 700071 on 27th June 2007 at 1.30 p.m. Program Welcome Address: Mr. S. N. Sarkar, Aditional Police Commissioner, Kolkata and Vice President NAB, West Bengal State Branch. Keynote Address: Advocate Kanchan Gaba, Secretary, NAB, West Bengal State Branch. Address on "Disability and Banking Sector" : Mr. D. Mitra, Assistant General Manager, Bank of Borada. Address on "Disability and Police" : Mr. G. M. Chakraborty, IPS, Addl. Director General Police, W.B. and President, NAB, West Bengal State Branch. Address on "Disability and Media" : Mr. Suman Chattopadhyay, Director, Kolkata TV and Editor, Ekdin. Address on "Disability and Law" : Mr. Shyamal Sen, Chairman, Human Rights Commission, W.B. Vote of Thanks: Mr. Hiten Mehta, Chairman, Calcutta Metropolitan Round Table 41. To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
[AI] Fw: New [EMAIL PROTECTED] - June 13, 2007
- Original Message - From: "The Hadley School for the Blind" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 5:36 AM Subject: New [EMAIL PROTECTED] - June 13, 2007 > > FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE > June 7, 2007 > > CONTACT > The Hadley School for the Blind > Phone: 800-323-4238 > E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] opens the door to recreation opportunities > New software plug-in required for participation > > Get off the couch and get busy when [EMAIL PROTECTED] presents "Recreation - > From Watching T.V. to Mountain Climbing," Wednesday, June 13, 3 p.m. CDT > (8 p.m. GMT). Mark your calendars for this seminar that will show you how > easy it is to participate in various recreational opportunities in your > area and what you can gain from being active. > > This interactive and informative session will be led by Ginger Irwin, a > Hadley instructor who specializes in recreation opportunities for those > who are visually impaired. Discover the best ways to stay active and enjoy > summer. > > Registration is required and space is limited. Register by going to > http://www.hadley.edu/seminar/ and follow the "Registration" link. You > will receive instructions to log in to the seminar. Please note > registration will only be taken online, and not by phone. Please read the > technology requirements listed below prior to the seminar. > > NEW technology requirements: > The Hadley School for the Blind is now using a new version of Talking > Communities tcConference software for its popular [EMAIL PROTECTED] > interactive seminars on a variety of topics. Effective May 29, if you wish > to participate in [EMAIL PROTECTED], you must install a new plug-in prior to > the first login. To install the plug-in, follow the "Download and install > the new plug-in" link on the Seminar Login page. > > This version is for Windows only and it is not compatible with Macintosh > at this time. > > System requirements: > Windows98, ME, 2K, XP or 2003 (XP recommended) system, Pentium 3 500 MHz > or better CPU, 512 MB RAM, Internet Explorer 6, 7 or FireFox, JavaScript > and cookies enabled in the browser, 56K or faster Internet connection > (broadband recommended), full duplex audio device, speakers, and > microphone (optional). > > If you wish to be permanently removed from The Hadley School for the Blind > mailing list, please send your request to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Do not > reply to this message.ÿIt was sent from an automated system and replies > will not be answered. To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
Re: [AI] Concession in railways
It is found, blind persons are often refused concession facility while traveling without escort. The Railway staff should be directed to allow concessional travel whether a blind person is traveling alone or with an escort. Arup - Original Message - From: "S S Pathak" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 7:35 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Concession in railways > Hello Pranay, > > Few suggestions are placed below for favourable consideration: > > --Booking of concessional train tickets should be allowed through > Credit/Debit card either online or at the specified counters at Passengers > Reservation Centres, as such facility is quite opened for senior citizens. > Requisite medical certificate can be obtained from concerned commuters at > the time of checking of tickets while traveling. > --Concession may be allowed in special trains e.g. Rajdhani, Shatabdi, > Garib > Rath & Janshatabdi trains, as the same is provided to other concession > ticket holders like senior citizens, ailing commuters, journalists and > prominent players. > > Warm regard. > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > - Original Message - > From: "Pranay Gadodia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 1:59 PM > Subject: [AI] Concession in railways > > >> Hi friends, >> i believe many of you know about our weekly radio show Eyeway Yeh Hai >> Roshni Ka Karawan. >> >> In the show, we have an advice section, where in we call up expert / >> experienced people to have their advice on issues related to eye and >> blindness. We plan to call somebody from our railways to answer questions >> about the fare concession allowed to blind people. This topic is >> important >> for all of us, as many of us has been facing problems while availing this >> facility. >> >> So would like to know by monday 28th May 2007, what questions you would >> like to ask on this topic. Or you may share the problems faced by you or >> any suggestion you have to make to the railways in this regard. >> >> We have framed a few questions but let us have your thoughts as well so >> that it can be dealt with more comprehensively. You can also write to me >> offlist on [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> best, >> >> Pranay Gadodia, >> Project Eyeway - A comprehensive information helpdesk on eye & blindness >> C/o Score Foundation. >> 125-B, Shahpur Jat, >> New Delhi - 110 049 >> INDIA. >> >> Helpdesk:+91 9968 329 329 (Monday to Friday 11am to 4pm) >> Office Phone: +91 - 11 - 2649 4582/81 >> Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Website: www.eyeway.org >> To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> 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 > > Send instant messages to your online friends http://in.messenger.yahoo.com > > > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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 To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
Re: [AI] Hutch website
I also found the Hutch website inaccessible. To get over this problem I took the help of a sighted person when the website opened. He clicked a link, after which the page became accessible. I added this page to my favorite list. Now I can access the website from the favorite list without any difficulty. Arup - Original Message - From: "sameer latey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 7:25 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Hutch website > > By not having an accessible website, Hutch stands to > lose out to it's > biggest rival, Airtel. Being a Airtel user myself, I > can report that the > Airtel website, www.airtel.co.in is completely > accessible with JAWS. > > Vodafone's recent purchase of Hutchinson's stake in > Hutch should result in > best practices being applied by Vodafone in India. > Hope that they also > include making the website accessible. > > Regards > Sameer Latey > Mumbai, India > - Original Message - > From: "firoz pathan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 11:14 AM > Subject: Re: [AI] Hutch website > > >> yes sir, >> it is not accessable >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Ketan Kothari" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: >> Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 7:36 AM >> Subject: [AI] Hutch website >> >> >>> Hi friends, >>> >>> Has anybody visited the Hutch website at > www.hutch.in? I find it utterly >>> inaccessible and am not able to register. Please > help. >>> Ketan Kothari >>> MSN ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Skype: ketan >>> Mobile: 09833911866 >>> Res: 022-24223281 >>> To unsubscribe send a message to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> 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 >>> >> >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> 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 >> >> > > > > > > Take > > the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, > photos & more. > http://mobile.yahoo.com/go?refer=1GNXIC > > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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 To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
Re: [AI] hdfc ATM card
I went to UTI Bank today to open a Savings Account jointly with my niece with all banking facility. The branch manager quoted from the IBA guideline to express his inability to do that. He however said that he is sending an E-mail to his head office to seek their opinion on the matter. Arup - Original Message - From: "Pamnani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 12:22 PM Subject: Re: [AI] hdfc ATM card > Sanjeev, ask them for the Rules. > My guess is that they will now quote from IBA. > > There is a point I have been trying to make to friends on a personal level > and that is that if the visually challenged keep running of to the > Commissioner of Disabilities and to the Courts then we are going to make > life very difficult for ourselves and the next generation. > > The banking problem has been hassling us for some time but most of us got > the accounts we wanted when there were no clear guidelines. Based on the > Disabilities Commissioner's order the IBA came up with guidelines which > have > in fact damaged our cause. Now every bank has to live with the IBA > guidelines and will start limiting us. > > PRANAV AND OTHERS WITH HDFC better watch out. They may just cancel your > ATM. > > Everybody who runs to court should consider the long term repurcussion. > > The man who filed for banking rights before the Commissioner of > Disabilities > limited his own case. The discussion of the Disability Commissioner shows > on > the record that we have spoilt our own case. Someone did share this > information on the list but I guess none of youll read this in detail. > > Lets be careful in the future. > > Maybe we should start a new thread on this discussion. > > Kanchan Pamnani > Advocate & Solicitor > 9, Suleman Chambers, > Battery Street, Colaba, > Mumbai - 400 039. > > > > - Original Message - > From: "Pranav Lal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 11:28 AM > Subject: Re: [AI] hdfc ATM card > > >> This is indeed strange. I did get an ATM card from hdfc so I do not >> know what rules they are talking about. I have 2 accounts with them. >> >> On 5/9/07, Chaodhari, Sanjeev IN BOM SISL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> wrote: >>> Hi pranav >>> >>> Problem is not with opening account in HDFC bank, problem is they are >>> refusing to give me ATM card, they say that it does not feet in to >>> rules. >>> I have successfully open account in HDFC bank. >>> >>> When you don't have any choice, you have a choice to work hard. >>> Sanjeev >>> Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Or [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Space: http://daarshnicsanjeev/spaces/live.com >>> Call: +919820637390 >>> Direct office: +9102267572118 >>> -Original Message- >>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pranav Lal >>> Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 7:33 AM >>> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in >>> Subject: Re: [AI] hdfc ATM card >>> >>> Hi Sanjeev, >>> >>> I successfully opened an account with the Kandivilli West branch in >>> Mumbai. >>> In the worst-case scenario, you could do the same and I could give you >>> the >>> contact information of my personal banker. Mind you, you could still go >>> to >>> the Worlie branch and access the facilities from their. >>> >>> Pranav >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chaodhari, >>> Sanjeev IN BOM SISL >>> Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2007 8:52 AM >>> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in >>> Subject: Re: [AI] hdfc ATM card >>> >>> Hi pranav >>> I live in Mumbai, and banking in worly branch. >>> >>> When you don't have any choice, you have a choice to work hard. >>> Sanjeev >>> Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Or [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Space: http://daarshnicsanjeev/spaces/live.com >>> Call: +919820637390 >>> Direct office: +9102267572118 >>> -Original Message- >>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pranav Lal >>> Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2007 7:09 AM >>> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in >>> Subject: Re: [AI] hdfc ATM card >>> >>> Hi Sanjeev, >>> >>> I have been banking with HDFC four over four years and have had no >>> problems. >>> Which branch are you banking with and what city are you in? >>> >>> Pranav >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chaodhari, >>> Sanjeev IN BOM SISL >>> Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 9:37 AM >>> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in >>> Subject: [AI] hdfc ATM card >>> >>> Dear member's >>> >>> Hi >>> >>> Recently I have open account in hdfc bank. They have provided me phone >>> banking facility, and according to there wellcome letter I will get my >>> details of net banking in 10 daies. Still 3 or 4 daies to go. >>> >>> But they have refused me to give ATM card, saying that it does not fit >>> in to rules. >>> >>> Does anybody have hdfc's ATM card? >>> >>> What should be my next step? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> When you don't have any choice, you
Re: [AI] information
Hello, does it work with English? and ow much does it cost? Arupw - Original Message - From: "Mahesh Panicker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 11:10 PM Subject: Re: [AI] information > Hi list!. > > can Safa read most of Indian languages? which all languages can be > accessed > through it? are there some web links that would give more information > regarding it? > > regards!. > > > On 5/3/07, Vikas Kapoor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> Apart from that, you can also go for a special TTS, named as Espeak, >> which >> would work in jaws only and would read all the languages in the devnagari >> scripts, it is in an involving stage though, so don't expect it to be too >> perfect. >> Vikas Kapoor, >> MSN ID: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Yahoo ID: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Skype ID: dl_vikas >> Mobile: (+91) 9891098137. >> - Original Message - >> From: "Dinesh Kaushal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: >> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 1:00 PM >> Subject: Re: [AI] information >> >> >> sridhar, >> >> You can use safa for indian languages. >> >> Contact nabdelhi for it. >> >> Regards >> Dinesh >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "sridhar ts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: >> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 12:40 PM >> Subject: [AI] information >> >> >> > hi everybody i am shreedhar recently joined accessindia. I am using >> > jaws >> > as a screenreader but I want to know is there any screenreader which >> > helps us to read and write indian languages such as hindi, kannada, >> > sanskrit, tamil ETC. if there is any screenreaders please inform me. >> > thanks and regards. shreedhar.ts.email:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > mob:+919242748475. >> > >> > >> > >> > - >> > Check out what you're missing if you're not on Yahoo! Messenger >> > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > 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 >> > >> >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> 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 >> >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 >> > > > > -- > Mahesh S. Panicker > room no. 121; > Kaveri-hostel; > Jawaharlal Nehru university new delhi 110067 india. > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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 To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
Re: [AI] refusal by SBI the same old storry.
Hello friends, I had sent an e-mail to SBI Local Head Office about my experience at the branch and I have received a reply. They have told me that they have taken up the matter with the branch and requested me to wait for some time. So let us wait and see how things develop. Arup - Original Message - From: "Harish Kotian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 9:34 PM Subject: Re: [AI] refusal by SBI the same old storry. > Hi > In the contrary it will be faster. > > It is not a fair assesment to say the Ombudsman is biased. > Harish. > > - Original Message - > From: "B.V." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 7:24 PM > Subject: Re: [AI] refusal by SBI the same old storry. > > >> Hai Rajesh, I think moving to ombudsman may be time consuming. Generally >> they will support the bank's action. Writ petition or consumer complaint >> would be fruitful. >> BV >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Turn leisure into treasure. >> http://www.wealthtoolbox.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> http://www.invite2earn.com?id=798 . >> >> http://www.invite2earn.com?id=798 . >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "rajesh asudani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: >> Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 10:52 PM >> Subject: Re: [AI] refusal by SBI the same old storry. >> >> >>> Hello Arup >>> >>> I think a few days ago, I had answered both of the questions in my mail >>> about IBA guidelines. >>> >>> 1. A blind person can, according to guidelines, open a single/joint >>> account >>> at liberty. >>> >>> 2. Guidelines are silent about net banking, and allow ATM facility as a >>> matter of grace and not as a matter of right. Third party cheques are >>> not >>> supposed to be issued on the signature of a blind person. >>> >>> This is what IBA has taken CCPD order about banking to mean, and RBI >>> presumably preoccupied with more urgent matters, has chosen to maintain >>> silence. >>> >>> However, inspite of this sorry state of affairs, I fail to comprehend >>> why >>> SBI should not convert your account into joint account with your niece >>> and >>> allow you requisite banking facilities. >>> >>> You may surely approach SBI officials and then, if the need be, banking >>> ombudsman for West Bengal, who is a considerate RBI official. >>> >>> Rajesh >>> Rajesh >>> - Original Message - >>> From: "Arup Chakraborty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: >>> Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 12:38 PM >>> Subject: [AI] refusal by SBI the same old storry. >>> >>> >>>> Dear friends, >>>> recently I had approached SBI to convert my single user account into a >>>> joint account with my niece. I am a bachelor so I thought I could open >>>> a >>>> joint account with any of my relatives or friends. I had also asked for >>>> cheque, ATM and Net Banking facility. But unfortunately none of these >>>> ware >>>> met. >>>> >>>> What I want to know is 1. if there is any circular from RBI or any >>>> competent authority about opening bank account Individual or joint by >>>> blind persons, 2. is there any circular to allow or disallow a blind >>>> person from having ATM and Net Banking facility? >>>> >>>> I am thinking of sending an e-mail to Chief General Manager SBI about >>>> this >>>> incident. >>>> >>>> Arup >>>> To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> 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 >>> >>> >>> To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> 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 >>> >> >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> 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 >> > > > > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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 To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
[AI] refusal by SBI the same old storry.
Dear friends, recently I had approached SBI to convert my single user account into a joint account with my niece. I am a bachelor so I thought I could open a joint account with any of my relatives or friends. I had also asked for cheque, ATM and Net Banking facility. But unfortunately none of these ware met. What I want to know is 1. if there is any circular from RBI or any competent authority about opening bank account Individual or joint by blind persons, 2. is there any circular to allow or disallow a blind person from having ATM and Net Banking facility? I am thinking of sending an e-mail to Chief General Manager SBI about this incident. Arup To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
Re: [AI] help needed
This boy is a school student, studying in class 8. I think he is getting into difficulty trying to write his message on the web. Arup- Original Message - From: "Subramani L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 12:46 PM Subject: Re: [AI] help needed > Ok. But why three messages? > > Subramani > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of saheb > sharma > Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 11:39 AM > To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in > Subject: [AI] help needed > > *** > No virus was detected in the attachment no filename > > Your mail has been scanned by InterScan. > ***-*** > > > Hello all! > I need the list of talk supperted phones. [nokia/motorola/sone > ericsson] > Please send me. > thanks in advance > Saheb Sharma > > yahoo ID: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > skype ID: saheb.sharma > > mob: +91-9831357694 > > > - > Here's a new way to find what you're looking for - Yahoo! Answers > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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 > > > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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 > > > No virus found in this incoming message > Checked by PC Tools AntiVirus (3.1.0.10 - 9.065.006). > http://www.pctools.com/anti-virus/ No virus found in this outgoing message Checked by PC Tools AntiVirus (3.1.0.10 - 9.065.006). http://www.pctools.com/anti-virus/ To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
Re: [AI] Screen Reader for Linux.
Sorry. I missed the mail from mr Dipendra Manacha. Please forward the mail to my personal Email ID. Arup,- Original Message - From: "Prashant" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 12:37 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Screen Reader for Linux. > you can consider participating in the LINUX screen reader workshop at NAB > Delhi on 10th and 11th November. Refer to Mr. Dipendra's mail on this > subject on this list posted few days earlier. > > > Prashant Ranjan Verma > Assistant Manager > Technology Training Center > National Association for the Blind > Sec-5, R.K. Puram > New Delhi- 22 India > website: www.nabdelhi.org > email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Office Phone: +91 11 26102944, 26176379 > Mobile: 98 11 68 69 66 > Personal email:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > International Trainer for DAISY DTB Production > Moderator DFAResource mailing list > www.daisy.org > www.daisy-for-all.org > > - Original Message - > From: "Arup Chakraborty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 10:16 AM > Subject: [AI] Screen Reader for Linux. > > >> Dear friends >> I have installed Linux. I need your guidance for working with Linux and >> information about screen readers for Linux. >> Best wishes, Arup. >> To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> 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 >> > > > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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 > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.14/501 - Release Date: > 10/26/2006 > Send instant messages to your online friends http://in.messenger.yahoo.com To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
[AI] Fw: Using Excel
- Original Message - From: "The Hadley School for the Blind" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 7:40 PM Subject: Using Excel > > FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE > > CONTACT: Student Services > The Hadley School for the Blind > Phone: 800.526.9909 or 847.446.8111 > Fax: 847.446.0855 > Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Get Organized With the Help of Excel! > > Whether at home or at work, excel spreadsheets can be a useful tool. The > Hadley School for the Blind has a new course that will show you how to > create and use spreadsheets. This tuition-free course is available in > braille, large print and online and enables you to practice working with > spreadsheets at your own pace in the privacy of your own home. > > This course shows how simple it can be to use a spreadsheet, said Amy > Salmon, Hadley instructor for the course. You may begin to wonder how you > ever did without this program! > > This course introduces the basics of working with Excel spreadsheets in > five lessons. Before you begin the first lesson, a short section > familiarizes you with keystroke orientation and setting up a course folder > for storing files. The first lesson describes Excel and introduces some > essential commands. Lesson two shows how to enter and edit information, > including a quick method for entering the current date and time. Lesson > three explains how to use various functions and formulas in calculating > results. Lesson four provides practice in cutting, copying and pasting > data; inserting and deleting rows and columns; and formatting cells. > Lesson five discusses creating and managing databases. > > Prerequisites for this course include the following: familiarity with the > computer keyboard, ability to type, basic math skills, access to a > computer with Windows 95 or a later version, Excel software, 1995 version > or later and word-processing software (e.g., Word, Notepad, etc.). This > course is open to students in the Adult Continuing Education and High > School Programs. Contact Student Services today to enroll in this course. > To do so, please call 800.526.9909. > > Founded in 1920, The Hadley School for the Blind is the largest, worldwide > distance educator of persons who are visually impaired. Hadley offers 100 > tuition-free courses to eligible students. The school's 10,000 annual > enrollments are from all corners of the United States and more than 100 > countries. Courses are available to students who are visually impaired, > family members, and professionals. Visit us on the Web at www.hadley.edu. > - ### - > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.14/501 - Release Date: > 10/26/2006 > > Send instant messages to your online friends http://in.messenger.yahoo.com To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
[AI] Screen Reader for Linux.
Dear friends I have installed Linux. I need your guidance for working with Linux and information about screen readers for Linux. Best wishes, Arup. To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
[AI] Mobile Phones without Camera.
Dear friends, a friend of mine wants to purchase a mobile phone with talks facility. He works in an undertaking of ministry of defense and is not allowed to carry a phone with camera because of security reasons. is there a mobile phone without camera and with ability to run talks? Nokia N-gage and N-gage QD are not available in the market. Arup. To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
Re: [AI] join us for Global Learn Day, Oct 8, 11 am IST
Yes. I will listen to the program and I am also interested to take part in the workshop. Arup, - Original Message - From: "Arun Mehta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 11:59 AM Subject: [AI] join us for Global Learn Day, Oct 8, 11 am IST > Hi, I have been a lurker on this list for some time now. Some of you > may know me from the time I spent as a volunteer at the NAB Delhi, > teaching Visual Basic programming. > > Global Learn Day is an annual 24-hour event on the Internet that seeks > to promote distance learning around the world. October 8, 2006, is > the tenth such occasion. The South Asia portion has a very special > keynote speaker, Dr. TV Raman, who is one of the most brilliant > programmers around the world. He is blind, and the creator of > emacspeak, the revolutionary tool that leverages the versatility of > emacs, to make available editing, browsing, mail, calendar and myriad > other facilities to the blind. He best exemplifies my belief, that the > best writers of software for the disabled are persons with the same > disability. Raman is also a great thinker. Example: > > "I have a somewhat contrarian answer when people allege > "emacs/emacspeak has a steep learning curve". The usual expectation is > for one to hotly deny that somewhat bogus assertion. My usual response > though is "I like steep learning curves -- it gets you ahead faster". > " > > His talk begins at 5:30 AM GMT on October 8. This will be followed by > a presentation by Dr. Dipendra Manocha of the National Association for > the Blind. Together with him, and a little help from me, two blind > programming students, Avneesh and Suman, have successfully written > software for a soon to be released cutting-edge Daisy authoring tool, > called Obi. We will also talk about initiatives across the Indo-Pak > border to promote the use of ICTs by the blind. > > Please join us for a discussion of how distance learning and other > Internet-related technologies can be of assistance to persons with > disabilities, and how to take these ideas further. Instructions on how > to participate are at http://ben300.com/GLDTEN/?p=52 . Other details > at http://www.bfranklin.edu/ > > Please feel free to forward this to others who may be interested. > > May I take this opportunity to ask how members of this list feel about > Linux and emacspeak? > > Would there be interest in a workshop at the NAB, where people who are > blind can learn to use Linux and emacspeak? > > Arun Mehta > > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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 > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.12.12/462 - Release Date: 10/3/2006 > Send instant messages to your online friends http://in.messenger.yahoo.com To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
Re: [AI] CII Core Disability update
Thanks Assif. It's a great news. Arup. - Original Message - From: "Mohammed Asif Iqbal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 1:46 PM Subject: [AI] CII Core Disability update > > - Forwarded by Mohammed Asif Iqbal/IN/M&C/PwC on 09/28/2006 01:36 > PM - > "Alka Chaudhary" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 09/28/2006 12:49 PM > > To Mohammed Asif Iqbal/IN/M&C/[EMAIL PROTECTED] >cc >Subject RE: Presentation > > > > > > > Dear Asif > > Thank you for the mail below and also for the work you are doing. As > Indrani may have told you, sha has been organising sensitisation sessions > at the various CII meetings in the eastern region and also setting up the > Disability Forum in Kolkata. TCS is doing the skill mapping study which > should be ready by October end. > > The CII bangalore office has also set up a Forum and is getting IIM - B to > do a study on skill for different industry sectors. In Chennai, we have > got Mr. N Kumar, past president CII to be the champion for this work in > that region. In the north, we are partnering with Balloons to begin > sensitisation facilitate training for the garment and hospitality sectors. > In Mumbai, we will be working with Dr. Mithu Alur to promote training and > employment of PWDs in the identified sectors - telecom, IT /ITES, retail, > hospitality, food processing and garments. Will keep you updated. > > Take care > > Alka > > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 5:00 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Alka Chaudhary; Indrani Pal; > [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Presentation > > > Dear All, > > I was invited to address the gathering > on challenges face by visually impaired while pursuing their dream of > financial > independence at HSBC wealth management meet on September 19, 2006 at Taj > Hotel in Calcutta. The ppt lasted for 15 minutes and there was an audience > of more than 150 people. I also was accompanied by my wife. Crowd > seem to liked my ppt and they appreciated it. > > It is a long journey to create awareness > among the industries about potentials of people with alternative abilities > which have just initiated. I need your blessing and support to take > this challenging task in educating the industry and society that we are > just as capable as others and appeal the industries to create employment > opportunity for the people with alternative ability. > thanks and best regards > Asif > > > * > Mohammed Asif Iqbal > Consultant > Technology Advisory Services > PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd. > ,Plot DN 57, 58 ,Sector V, Salt Lake, > Kolkata - 700 091 > Tel: +91 (33) 2357 9100Extn - 3002 > Fax: +91 (33) 2357 3395 > Direct: 91-33-6523-3002 > Mob: 91-98300-59830 > E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _ > The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to > which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged > material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or > taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or > entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received > this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any > computer. > DISCLAIMER: > Sample Disclaimer added in a VBScript. > _ > The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to > which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged > material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or > taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or > entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received > this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any > computer. > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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 > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.9/458 - Release Date: 9/27/2006 > > Send instant messages to your online friends http://in.messenger.yahoo.com To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
[AI] Thunder Scripts Go Open Source
Thunder Scripts Go Open Source 31/08/2006 This past week has been a busy one for us. Thunder is much discussed on the Blind lists and we have been encouraged to receive a good many suggestions for improvements to the way the software behaves. A consistent suggestion, from individuals in different countries and in companies such as IBM and Google, is to consider Open Source as a route forward for Thunder. We have therefore decided to make the Visual Basic scripts for Thunder Open Source which will enable the community to help us to improve an already useful system. We hope that with the cooperation of knowledgeable enthusiasts, an increasing range of applications can be made accessible to Thunder users in a way that we ourselves could not achieve given our time and manpower constraints. There has always been a great deal of good-will towards blind people within the computer communities as well as a fairly widespread concern that traditional screenreader products are priced beyond the reach of the many. We therefore look forward to individuals and organisations taking up the challenge of Visual Basic script-writing to enhance the power of the Thunder screenreader. To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
Re: [AI] DTH services
I am using World space radio, can I use the same set for accessing other channel? Arup. - Original Message - From: "Harish" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 6:55 AM Subject: [AI] DTH services > Hi Subramani > The radio channels are all free, so there is no activation or subscription > required. > > Austrlian Broadcasting corporation is running 2 channels here. Besides, > There is also a channel from Punjab radio from London. > > Dth in fact is a very well designed platform. Potentially it has > capability > to render in described audio. For instance, Pogo; childrens tv channel is > available in many language , English, Hindi, Telugu etc. You can select > the > language in their main-menu, sub title language. In the area of > accessibility if one desires one can have say Hindi-described. In that > case > if there is any described portion it can be available on that selection, > similarly it could be possible to render close captioning. > This will happen if we are able to influence in the right quarters. > > Potential is one thing and making a reality of it is a different game. > Harish. > - Original Message - > From: "Subramani L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2006 2:44 PM > Subject: Re: [AI] Site for downloading English novels > > >> Do we also install it by getting in touch with an operator; just >> like 'world space'? >> >> And importantly, do we get foreign stations like BBC WS or ABC? >> >> Subramani >> >> -Original Message- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Harish >> Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 8:50 PM >> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in >> Subject: Re: [AI] Site for downloading English novels >> >> *** >> No virus was detected in the attachment no filename >> >> Your mail has been scanned by InterScan MSS. >> *** >> >> >> Hi Subramani >> Radio channels are all free. There are a good deal of free TV channels >> as >> well. >> >> You can of course subscribe for the paid channel. >> >> Currently about 24 Radio channels are available on this platform. >> >> Competition on this space has just started, with Tata Sky marketting >> agressively We should be getting better deals in the future. >> >> Harish >> - Original Message - >> From: "Subramani L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: >> Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 9:37 AM >> Subject: Re: [AI] Site for downloading English novels >> >> >>> How do we use DTH service? Should we subscribe, as we do for >>> cable tvs. Kindly clarify. >>> >>> Subramani >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Harish >>> Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2006 9:31 PM >>> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in >>> Subject: Re: [AI] Site for downloading English novels >>> >>> *** >>> No virus was detected in the attachment no filename >>> >>> Your mail has been scanned by InterScan MSS. >>> *** >>> >>> >>> Hi >>> It is also available on DTH. I do listen to the Ahmedabad station on >> it >>> on >>> sundays. Others stations mentioned may also be available on DTH, I >> have >>> not >>> checked it. >>> Harish. >>> >>> - Original Message - >>> From: "Dr Rakesh Jain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: >>> Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2006 12:29 AM >>> Subject: Re: [AI] Site for downloading English novels >>> >>> Hello, perhaps, we have forgotten librivox.org please try, you will >>> find many novels and short story books. Dr. Rakesh Jain Mobiles (REliance): 09336787900 Mobile (BSNL): 09415787900 Phone (Residence): 05224001112 and 0522 2732345 Skype ID: dr.rjain - Original Message - From: "Taraprakash" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 6:09 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Site for downloading English novels >I will send you > "lost Horizon" > and > "Good bye Mr. Chipps". > Tell which id should i send them to? > Regards > - Original Message - > From: "Subramani L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 11:57 AM > Subject: Re: [AI] Site for downloading English novels > > >> There's always confusion between James Hilton and John Milton. Most >>> of >> my friends too have confusions about the writers, despite doing >>> their >> literatures. >> >> Subramani >> >> -Original Message- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of >>> Taraprakash >> Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 11:38 PM >> To: Pamnani; accessindia@accessindia.org.in >> Subject: Re: [AI] Site for downloading English novels >> >> *** >> No virus was detected in the attachment no filename >> >> Your mail has been scanned by InterScan MSS. >>
[AI] Thunder Screenreader.
Dear list. I am experimenting with Thunder Screenreader. Please share your experience with me. Best wishes. `rup. Send instant messages to your online friends http://in.messenger.yahoo.com To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
Re: [AI] Introducing Computer to a seven year old
Thank you all for the suggestions. I will kip the list informed as I progress with the child. In the mean time, one gentleman has contacted me to get trained with Jaws. He is fifty years old and has ten percent vision. by profession he is a management consultant. I will try to teach him what I have learned as user but I feel the necessity to get myself properly trained. please let me know if there is any short course for Jaws trainers. Arup.- Original Message - From: "Kiran Kaja" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2006 8:18 AM Subject: Re: [AI] Introducing Computer to a seven year old > It may also be a good idea to get hold of audio versions of popular > children > books in DAISY or what ever format and make him listen to them. This will > certaily get him interested in computer for longer periods. Games are also > a > good alternative. If I remember correctly, the boy is loosing sight now > in > which he has to get used to the auditory information mechanism. Also, at > this age, braille is extremely crucial. > > Regards, > Kiran. > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Omkar Nisal > Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2006 3:24 AM > To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in > Subject: Re: [AI] Introducing Computer to a seven year old > > good advice you guys have given. > > kindly introduce the boy to the audible games (specially designed for > visually challenged) > > just www.google.com for it and you will find plenty > > http://auxel.8k.com also has few games on it.. designed by me for special > purpose. > > never the less .. they are fun to play! > > :) > > cheers > Omeee > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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 > > > > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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 > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.9/417 - Release Date: 8/11/2006 > > Send instant messages to your online friends http://in.messenger.yahoo.com To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
[AI] Links not opening from the Inbox
Dear Friends. I am unable to open any link from my Inbox. How to get rid of this problem. Arup. To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
[AI] Introducing Computer to a seven year old
Dear list. Recently, a father of a seven year old has contacted me. The child is losing sight. He is studying in an English medium School. His father wants to teach him to use a Computer. Please guide me on this matter. Arup. To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
Re: [AI] Outlook Express Problem.
Thanks. Finally got over the problem by unchecking the read all messages in plain text checkbox Arup. - Original Message - From: "Dinesh Kaushal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 7:42 AM Subject: Re: [AI] Outlook Express Problem. > please check if any of the following check boxes are checked in the > language > tab of regional setting dialog of the control panel. > > 1. Install files for complex script and right-to-left languages (including > Thai) > > 2. Install files for East Asian languages > > If anyone of them are checked and you do not need them, just uncheck them. > > First one is used to enable indian language support as well. > > Regards > Dinesh > > - Original Message - > From: "Arup Chakraborty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "accessindia" > Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 1:24 AM > Subject: [AI] Outlook Express Problem. > > >> Hello friends. >> In Outlook Express I am having problem reading messages character by >> character. I can read entire message by using insert plus down arrow, >> read >> word by word by using insert plus left or right arrow but when I try to >> read some thing character by character Jaws read them in a confusing way >> without any space. Please guide me how I can solve this problem. >> Best wishes. >> Arup >> To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> 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 >> > > > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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 > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.5/403 - Release Date: 7/28/2006 > > Send instant messages to your online friends http://in.messenger.yahoo.com To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
[AI] Outlook Express Problem.
Hello friends. In Outlook Express I am having problem reading messages character by character. I can read entire message by using insert plus down arrow, read word by word by using insert plus left or right arrow but when I try to read some thing character by character Jaws read them in a confusing way without any space. Please guide me how I can solve this problem. Best wishes. Arup To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
Re: [AI] AI IDEA FOR DOCUMENTARY
Yesterday a lady helped me cross the road. She had no hesitation. I think the atitudes are changeing, thoe the change is slow. - Original Message - From: "Harish" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 7:20 AM Subject: Re: [AI] AI IDEA FOR DOCUMENTARY > Dear Kasha > > Agreed that most of the women in India hesitate to offer their arm to > escort > a male blind person, similarly men also hesitate to hold blind women. > > However, when they are made aware in proper perspective there is certainly > a > change. You can certainly make a difference with the persons you aquaint > with. > Harish. > > - Original Message - > From: "Kasha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 9:21 PM > Subject: Re: [AI] AI IDEA FOR DOCUMENTARY > > >> hi there, >> >> I think, you are not clear as per the culture of India. Here, they don't >> prefer guiding a blind by holding their hands though, particularly women. >> Rather, most of the men are doing it with out hesitation, even if the >> help >> required person is a female. >> >> Cheers, >> >> Kasha. >> - Original Message - >> From: "Adina" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: >> Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 4:08 PM >> Subject: Re: [AI] AI IDEA FOR DOCUMENTARY >> >> >>> The only thing we seem to forget is that, as vlind, we are the one who >>> have >>> to hold, and, moreover, not hand, but the arm itself, according to any >>> classical mobility training and instructions. So, holding hand, at >>> least, >>> does not seem a real big issue, in India or anywhere else. >>> Adina >>> How about never? Is never good for you? >>> >>> - Original Message - >>> From: "Kasha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: >>> Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 12:17 PM >>> Subject: Re: [AI] AI IDEA FOR DOCUMENTARY >>> >>> Hi there, As I feel, the person who is in the same culture can only be able to give a healthy report on this issue. For an example, As per European Countries, there is no hesitation for holding anybody's hands though. Rather we have it here. so, as per my knowledge, a person who lives in india or who knows the entire culture of our country can only give a good suggestion on this matter. Cheers, Kasha. - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 2:05 PM Subject: [AI] AI IDEA FOR DOCUMENTARY > HI ADINA, THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTRODUCTION. FORUM LIKE THIS IS A > PLATFORM > FOR ANYBODY, I UNDERSTAND, WHO HAS A HEALTHY, UNIVERSAL CONSISTENT > VIEW > ADDING TO GENERATION & REGENERATION OF WHOLESOME IDEAS. NEITHER > JUDGMENT > & > PERCEPTION SHOULD BE BOUND BY GEOGRAPHICAL TENDENCIES TO MAKE THEM > UNIVERSAL. I AM GREATLY DELIGHTED YOU HAVE BEEN GOOD ENOUGH TO JOIN > THIS > FORUM. I FEEL IT'S NOT YOUR INTERFERENCE RATHER YOUR ENLARGEMENT OF > YOUR > SELF & OURS TOO. THOUGH YOU SAY YOUR CULTURE IS DIFFERENT, YOUR IDEA > ARE > UNIVERSAL & I LIKED THEM VERY MUCH. LET US GO FURTHER & ASSIMILATE > ALL > WORTH IT TO MAKE US CULTURED PEOPLE IN TRUE SENSE. > > > > To unsubscribe send a message to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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 > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 >>> >>> >>> To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> 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 >>> >> >> >> >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> 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 >> > > > > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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 > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.4/401 - Release Date: 7/26/2006 > > Send instant messages to your online friends http://in.messenger.yahoo.com To unsubs
Re: [AI] Blind ambition
I have a dream to hichhike around the world some day, this article is grate encouragement to me. - Original Message - From: "Geetha Shamanna" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Access india" Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2006 10:24 PM Subject: [AI] Blind ambition > > How an unlikely explorer took globetrotting to new lengths. > > Reviewed by Rachel Hartigan Shea > > A SENSE OF THE WORLD > > How a Blind Man Became History's Greatest Traveler > > By Jason Roberts > > HarperCollins. 382 pp. $26.95 > > Before there were cars, long-distance buses, high-speed trains and jet > airplanes, there was a man who traveled a quarter of a million miles. > He did it by cart, by carriage, by sledge, by ship and by foot. And he > did it "intermittently crippled" and "permanently blind." His name was > James Holman, and for a time he was the most famous of the many > intrepid English travelers who set out for faraway places at the end > of the Napoleonic Wars. > > Holman and his heroic achievements are all but forgotten today. Long > before his death in 1857, he had faded into lonely obscurity, a relic > of a romantic, pre-mechanized age. Jason Roberts first saw mention of > him in a slim book called Eccentric Travelers . But Holman's only > eccentricity was his urgent need "to cling to the road like a > lifeline," writes Roberts in A Sense of the World , an eloquent and > sympathetic biography of the long-gone voyager. > > Holman's afflictions were somewhat mysterious. Born in Essex in 1786, > he'd gone to sea in the Royal Navy at the age of 12. After three years > spent on the damp, frigid deck of the HMS Cambrian, a frigate based > out of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Holman developed what seemed to be > rheumatism, an old man's illness that afflicted many young sailors. > When he sought a cure in Bath, his rheumatic symptoms eased, but he > lost his sight mysteriously and completely. > > Roberts is gruesomely thorough in depicting the perils -- mostly from > the medical profession -- that threatened the blind in the early 19th > century. "In 1811," writes Roberts, "even the most enlightened medical > professional knew no more about the eye than might a curious butcher." > Cures for blindness included leeches, couching (poking a thick needle > into the pupil) and setons (threads sewn vertically between the > shoulder blades "to draw down the head's malignant humors"; they > invariably became septic). If none of those methods worked (and it was > pure luck if they did), the blind could expect a life of reliance on > charity: "Almost no one wanted to hire the blind . . . . Most sighted > people were unsettled by [their] presence," writes Roberts. > > But Holman rejected every curb on his independence. He refused to wear > the customary rag over his eyes, and he developed a surefire way of > moving around on his own: a metal walking stick that produced "an > authoritative series of taps" allowing him to navigate by sound. And > to avoid outright charity, he finagled a lifetime appointment as a > Naval Knight of Windsor, which provided him with lodging and a stipend > as long as he attended daily service in the castle's chapel. > > Holman did not attend chapel for long. His health began to fail, and > his doctors conveniently prescribed convalescence in sunny France. It > was Holman's first solo journey in a foreign country, and he found it > exhilarating. Likely, his doctors did not envision the sort of > footloose travel cure that he came to favor. Granted a one-year leave > from the Naval Knights, he was away for two, traveling through much of > Europe, never staying in one place very long. Travel, he quickly > realized, was "the only thing keeping him alive." > > When he returned, he wrote a bestselling book of his journeys that > earned him the sobriquet the "Blind Traveler." And he began making > ambitious (and surreptitious) plans to circumnavigate the globe. His > poverty dictated his itinerary -- and his wish to circumvent officious > friends dictated the secretiveness. He decided to go by land through > Russia, traveling like the "impoverished peasantry . . . in simple > horse-drawn carts and wheel-less sledges" and saving money "by > engaging no guide or translator, trusting himself to pick up the > notoriously difficult Russian language in transit." His friends would > have been right to interfere. "Reaching the Pacific this way," writes > Roberts, "meant crossing some of the world's coldest, harshest, and > least-charted terrain, lands so bleak that even the more hospitable > parts had been serving as a much-dreaded penal colony for almost two > centuries." > > But nothing could have pleased Holman more, as he later wrote: "I was > engaged under circum
[AI] Man Uses Chip to Control Robot With Thoughts
Man Uses Chip to Control Robot With Thoughts - New York Times article By ANDREW POLLACK Published: July 12, 2006 A paralyzed man with a small sensor implanted in his brain was able to control a computer, a television and a robot using only his thoughts, scientists reported today. Skip to next paragraph Related Neuronal Ensemble Control of Prosthetic Devices by a Human with Tetraplegia (Nature) Video From Nature Seven Films Showing Matt Nagle Controlling Electronic Devices Using ThoughtThe development offers hope that in the future, people with spinal cord injuries, Lou Gehrig's disease or other ailments that impair movement might be able to better communicate with or control their world. "If your brain can do it, we can tap into it,'' said John P. Donoghue, a professor at Brown University who led the development of the system and was the senior author of a report published today in the journal Nature. In separate experiments, the first person to receive the implant, Matthew Nagle, was able to move a cursor, open e-mail, play a simple video game called Pong and draw a crude circle on the screen. He could change the channel or volume of a television set, move a robot arm somewhat, and open and close a prosthetic hand. Although his cursor control was sometimes wobbly, the basic movements were not hard to learn. "I pretty much had that mastered in four days,'' Mr. Nagle, now 26, said in a telephone interview from the New England Sinai Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton, Mass., where he lives. He said the implant did not cause any pain. A former high school football star in Weymouth, Mass., Mr. Nagle was paralyzed below the shoulders after being stabbed in the neck during a melee at a beach in July 2001. He said he was not involved in starting the brawl and didn't even know what sparked it. The man who stabbed him is now serving ten years in prison, he said. There have been some tests of a simpler sensor implant in people, as well as tests of systems using electrodes outside the scalp. And Mr. Nagle has spoken about his experiences before. But the paper in Nature is the first peer-reviewed publication of an experiment using a more sophisticated implant in a human. The paper helps "shift the notion of such 'implantable neuromotor prosthetics' from science fiction towards reality,'' Stephen H. Scott of Queen's University in Canada wrote in a commentary in the journal. The implant system, known as the BrainGate, is being developed by Cyberkinetics Neurotechnology Systems of Foxborough, Mass. The company is now testing the system in three other people whose names have not been released - one with a spinal cord injury, one who had a brain-stem stroke and one with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Timothy R. Surgenor, the president of the company, said Cyberkinetics hoped to have an implant approved for use as early as 2008 or 2009. Mr. Donoghue of Brown is a cofounder of the company and its chief scientist. Some of the authors of the research paper work for the company, while others work at Massachusetts General Hospital and other medical or academic institutions. The sensor measures 4 millimeters - about one sixth of an inch - on a side and contains 100 tiny electrodes. The device was implanted in the area of Mr. Nagle's motor cortex that is responsible for arm movement, and was connected to a pedestal that protruded from the top of his skull. When the device was to be used, technicians connected the pedestal to a computer with a cable. So Mr. Nagle was directly wired to a computer, somewhat like a character in the "Matrix" movies. Mr. Nagle would then imagine moving his arm to hit various targets, as technicians calibrated the machine, a process that took about half an hour each time. The implanted sensor eavesdropped on the electrical signals emitted by nearby neurons as they controlled the imaginary arm movement. Scientists said the study was important because it showed that the neurons in Mr. Nagle's motor cortex were still active, years after they had any role to play in physically moving his arms. Cursor control was not very smooth. In a task where the goal was to guide the cursor from the center of the screen to a target on the perimeter, Mr. Nagle hit the target about 73 to 95 percent of the time. When he did, it took an average of 2.5 seconds, though sometimes much longer. The second patient tested with the implant had worse control than Mr. Nagle, the paper said. By contrast, healthy people moving the cursor by hand can hit the target almost every time and in only one second. Dr. Jonathan R. Wolpaw, a researcher at the New York State Department of Health in Albany, said the BrainGate performance did not appear to be substantially better than a non-invasive system he is developing using electroencephalography, in which electrodes are placed outside the scalp. "If you are going to ha
[AI] Blind boy robbed of stick, money for books
Blind boy robbed of stick, money for books PRASUN BHATTACHARYA Tarak Chandra: Harrowing tale. Picture by Sanjoy Chattopadhyaya A blind boy from a poor family, who cleared his Madhyamik, had collected Rs 130 with great difficulty and was coming to Calcutta to buy books for the Higher Secondary course he had just enrolled in. He dozed off on a Sealdah-bound local train on Friday morning. When he woke up, he found not just his money, but also his walking stick missing. Nineteen-year-old Tarak Chandra had been robbed of his dire need - the stick, without which he could barely stumble along - and his dream - the Rs 130, without which he could not take the first steps towards becoming a teacher and helping blind boys and girls. He broke down on reaching Sealdah station. Seeing him weeping, a Samaritan stepped up to hold his hand and set off a chain of events that finally saw the blind boy returning home safe, with the books he was so desperately seeking. Tarak, a resident of Guma, in North 24-Parganas, and a student of arts at Habra High School, left home early on Friday. He was headed for the language academy of Lok Siksha Parishad, at Narendrapur, to buy his books. Having lost his father early, Tarak's only source of support is his mother, who earns Rs 300 a month working as a cook for a family in their neighbourhood. "I dozed off on a Bongaon local on my way to Sealdah," Tarak recalled. "Suddenly, I woke up and found my walking stick, that was lying on my lap, and the money in my shirt pocket missing. I can't walk without the stick. Helped by a man, I managed to reach the crowded taxi stand at Sealdah, but failed to move any further." It was at the taxi stand that Basudev Sadhukhan, a resident of Tollygunge, saw Tarak weeping and went up to him. "He was looking devastated. I had to help him," Sadhukhan later said. He took Tarak to Lighthouse for the Blind, a school on SP Mukherjee Road in the Tollygunge area, from where Tarak had appeared for his Madhyamik. "I decided to go to my school and seek help from my former teachers. But, unfortunately, no one was there," Tarak said. Sadhukhan then took him to Tollygunge police station, nearby. "When he was brought here, he was shivering and crying," said sub-inspector Subhojit Sen. Sen contacted NGO Hive India, which took the boy to its office, bought him the books and cassettes he needed, and dropped him home. "I thank all those who helped me when I had given up hope," said Tarak. Source The Telegraph July 8th To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
