[AI] Session on financial planning, tax saving and ITR filing this 19th July at University Club House
Greetings from the Blind Graduates Forum of India! As part of our monthly knowledge sharing events, this time we present you a session which will help you understand how the financial planning works, how can the minimum savings be maximized to give greater returns, what investments can save your income tax, and finally how can one file income tax returns. It is important to have knowledge about these aspects even though a large part of it is taken care by your employers. So, join us in the session on 19th July 2014, from 3 P.M. to 6.30 P.M. at the Students' International Hall, 1st Floor, University Club House, B Road, Churchgate. Saving is an important part of everyone's life. A well planned saving can get your children the required education without much of a hassle, offer you the feeling of being secured even after your retirement, allow you to maximize your returns from the limited investments And so much more, which we never even think of till we have an ongoing job. All this sounds great, but the question is that in this era of highinflation, how can one really save? We at BGFI, answer this question with the help of our experts who are working as Chartered Accountant and Financial Advisor to a leading company. What's even better, you can send us your queries in advance, and we'll make sure that they are answered by our experts during the session! We encourage even those who are not residing in Mumbai to send us their queries. We realize it's Monsoon that's why we have chosen the University Club House keeping everyone's convenience in mind. Do you have any problem due to mobility issues? Never mind, the venue itself is quite comfortable to reach using any mode of transport you prefer. Even then, if you have an issue coming from the station or the bus stop to the venue, give us a call in advance, and we'll do our best to cater to your requirements. So, what are you waiting for? Send your queries to contact.b...@gmail.com latest by 11:59:59 P.M. of July 12th, 2014 (Saturday). Continuing with our every year's independence day's celebrations, we will be organizing a one day trek on 15th August, 2014. Details of which will be intimated in due course. Have queries? Call Ms. Shaila D'souza on: +91-9820708023. We look forward for your strong and encouraging participation! Thanks and Regards, the BGFI Team 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] Reminder: Session on financial planning, tax saving and ITR filing this 19th July at University Club House
Greetings from the Blind Graduates Forum of India! As part of our monthly knowledge sharing events, this time we present you a session which will help you understand how the financial planning works, how can the minimum savings be maximized to give greater returns, what investments can save your income tax, and finally how can one file income tax returns. It is important to have knowledge about these aspects even though a large part of it is taken care by your employers. So, join us in the session on 19th July 2014, from 3 P.M. to 6.30 P.M. at the Students' International Hall, 1st Floor, University Club House, B Road, Churchgate. Saving is an important part of everyone's life. A well planned saving can get your children the required education without much of a hassle, offer you the feeling of being secured even after your retirement, allow you to maximize your returns from the limited investments And so much more, which we never even think of till we have an ongoing job. All this sounds great, but the question is that in this era of highinflation, how can one really save? We at BGFI, answer this question with the help of our experts who are working as Chartered Accountant and Financial Advisor to a leading company. We realize it's Monsoon that's why we have chosen the University Club House keeping everyone's convenience in mind. So, what are you waiting for? Continuing with our every year's independence day's celebrations, we will be organizing a one day trek on 15th August, 2014. Details of which will be intimated in due course. Have queries? Call Ms. Shaila D'souza on: +91-9820708023. We look forward for your strong and encouraging participation! Thanks and Regards, the BGFI Team 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] One day Trek to Matheran on 15 August 2014!
Dear Enthusiasts, Greetings from the Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI) and Young Zingaro Trekking Club (YZ)! As promised in our earlier email, we are back with an opportunity which will be an exciting and thrilling experience for all you out there. Continuing with our every year's celebration this time also, here are the details of the one day trekking which will be organized on this 15th of August, 2014 on the auspicious Independence Day. Date: 15th August, 2014. Trek Location: Matheran via Dudhane village. Boarding / drop destination: Panvel ST Depot. Reporting Time: 7 A.M. Nominal charges will be payable for transportation and snacks which will be arranged by YZ Trekkers Club. The cost will only include your pick up and drop to Panvel ST Bus Depot, and snacks and no other elements will be included. Each trekker will carry packed lunch (should be dry as far as possible). Make sure to be dressed appropriately to enjoy this experience. Early conformations are needed to confirm your participation and for logistical arrangements. For further details / participation conformations: Mr. Shridhar Dalavi, YZ Trekkers Club. Mobile: +91-9819551196. Should you have any other enquiries, then feel free to call Ms. Shaila D'Souza on: +91-9820708023. BGFI wishes you a very happy trekking! Regards, The BGFI Team 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] Readers And Mobility Lovers: Get to know about Smart Cane and Bookshare this Saturday with BGFI!
Dear All, Greetings from the Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)! On this Saturday i.e. 23rd August 2014, get to know about Smart Cane developed by IIT Delhi, Phoenix Medical Systems Pvt. Ltd. and Saksham Trust, along with the most widely used accessible library Bookshare! We all know the importance of reading which contributes to our knowledge, and mobility which makes us independent in life. With the advancements in technology, both these important aspects of our life have been beautified. Smart Cane is an electronic travel aid which detects knee-above and hanging obstacles. Thus saving us from tree branches, railings, amongst others. Bookshare is an online accessible library providing a large selection of print material in accessible formats for those who are print impaired, at a very affordable price. Not only it covers various categories, but it provides more than 1 Lakh titles in India, and includes multiple languages. Whether you are a person who loves to read on the go, or a reader with deep intellect, Bookshare has things for everyone! We will have trainers from Bookshare, and Xavier's Resource Center for the Visually Challenged (XRCVC), which acts as a partner organization of Saksham to address you and sort out all your doubts / queries. Session Details: Date: Saturday 23rd August, 2014 Timing: 3.30 P.M. to 6.30 P.M. Venue: Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan basement hall, Jagannathrao Bosale Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021 - opposite Mantralay. The venue can be conveniently reached by bus root number 138 from CST station as well as 138/100 from Churchgate station. Share taxi services are also available from both these railway stations. Don't miss this beautiful live opportunity of experiencing Smart Cane and getting to know about Bookshare in detail! Ms. Shaila D'Souza can be reached to have your queries answered on: +91-9820708023. We look forward to have you there! Regards, The BGFI Team Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] Readers And Mobility Lovers: Get to know about Smart Cane and Bookshare this Saturday with BGFI!
Dear All, We appreciate the enthusiasm and responses. Yes, demo will be arranged. To know about Smart Cane and its pricing, visit: www.smartcane.saksham.org Regards, The BGFI Team 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] Experience Smart Cane Live and Register for Bookshare this Saturday with BGFI!
Dear All, Greetings from the Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)! This is to inform you that please carry your proof of disability should you wish to register for Bookshare on the spot. And oh yes, demo of Smart Cane is also available for your live experience! So come and join us on this Saturday i.e. 23rd August 2014, and get to know about Smart Cane developed by IIT Delhi, Phoenix Medical Systems Pvt. Ltd. and Saksham Trust, along with the most widely used accessible library Bookshare! We all know the importance of reading which contributes to our knowledge, and mobility which makes us independent in life. With the advancements in technology, both these important aspects of our life have been beautified. Smart Cane is an electronic travel aid which detects knee-above and hanging obstacles. Thus saving us from tree branches, railings, amongst others. Bookshare is an online accessible library providing a large selection of print material in accessible formats for those who are print impaired, at a very affordable price. Not only it covers various categories, but it provides more than 1 Lakh titles in India, and includes multiple languages. Whether you are a person who loves to read on the go, or a reader with deep intellect, Bookshare has things for everyone! We will have trainers from Bookshare, and Xavier's Resource Center for the Visually Challenged (XRCVC), which acts as a partner organization of Saksham to address you and sort out all your doubts / queries. Session Details: Date: Saturday 23rd August, 2014 Timing: 3.30 P.M. to 6.30 P.M. Venue: Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan basement hall, Jagannathrao Bosale Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021 - opposite Mantralay. The venue can be conveniently reached by bus root number 138 from CST station as well as 138/100 from Churchgate station. Share taxi services are also available from both these railway stations. Don't miss this beautiful live opportunity of experiencing Smart Cane and getting to know about Bookshare in detail! Ms. Shaila D'Souza can be reached to have your queries answered on: +91-9820708023. We look forward to have you there! Regards, The BGFI Team 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] Graduates and Readers Falicitation By BGFI!
Dear all, Greetings from Blind Graduates' Forum of India! On September 27, 2014, the Blind Graduates' Forum of India proposes to felicitate fresh blind graduates in Mumbai who have graduated in the academic year 2013-2014. In this connection, we cordially invite all the new graduates to get in touch with us on or before September 20, 2014 on any one of the mobile numbers mentioned at the bottom of the mail. Should you be aware of any new blind graduates who are not members of the list, kindly provide information about them as well. Continuing our tradition of celebrating the Readers Day annually, we also invite blind individuals to bring along their readers who will be felicitated on that day. Please inform us of the names of the readers whom you wish to bring along on or before September 20, 2014 on the mobile numbers given below. Shaila D'Souza can be reached on 9820708023 Alternately, you could connect with Payal Jethra on 7303448295 Note: it would be preferred if one graduate brings one reader along. We look forward to a wholehearted participation! Regards, The BGFI Team 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] BGFI Session for April - An Interaction with a Diet Consultant on Nutrition & Healthy Eating!
Dear All, Greetings from Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)! As part of our Knowledge-sharing Session, for the sultry month of April...we take pleasure in inviting you to an interaction with Consulting Dietician Hetal Shah, who will share information on nutrition and healthy eating. About the Speaker: Hetal Shah Mehta is a Diet Consultant at 'Diet 4 You' - Private consultancy (From 2002 till Date) A B.S.C. with specialization in Food Science And Nutrition, she is also the Consulting Dietician - Elite poly clinic, Malad (West) (From January 2008 till Date) She has had the experience of working with diverse age population as the Consulting Dietician at Jeevan hospital, Malad (East). (From January 2006 till date). Hetal has been Counseling pregnant woman for nutritional care during pregnancy, pre-natal care etc and planning therapeutic diets for various health problems. Are you, as a visually challenged person, making healthy nutritious food choices for yourself and your family? Confused about your diet and how it affects health? Perplexed about how much fruit and vegetable you need to eat for your calorie needs? how much dairy, what portion of protein? Wondering how to tame those cravings for "mithai" & "jalebi"? What is BMI and how to calculate it for yourself? Moving on from the basics of nutrition and diet, Hetal will be with us to address specific queries and concerns faced by the visually challenged touching upon topics such as Access to all of those things that you need in order to take responsibility for your own health and welfare as well as covering the following: * Planning of management diets * Planning of weight loss, weight gain & therapeutic diets * Therapeutic Diet Planning - Obesity, Diabetic, Hypertension, and Cardiac problem, Digestive System related problems, osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, Gout, Hypothyroidism etc. Details of the Session: Date: Saturday, April 25, 2015 Time: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Venue: Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan basement hall, Jagannathrao Bosale Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021 - opposite Mantralay. The venue can be conveniently reached by bus root number 138 from CST station as well as 138/100 from Churchgate station. Share taxi services are also available from both these railway stations. For any queries... feel free to call: Dinesh Saraiya: 9969029700 Payal Jethra: 7303448295 Here's your chance to get personalized information which makes it easier for you to start knowing how your diet fits into healthy eating guidelines! We assure you the session will leave you enlightened. Regards, The BGFI team 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] Workshop for Beginners: Coming to Know Your Android!
Dear All, Greetings from the Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)! Acceding to the users' request once again, BGFI in association with the Xavier's Resource Center for the Visually Challenged (XRCVC) brings to you a beginners workshop titled as "Coming to Know Your Android"! "coming to know your Android device" is a beginners guide to the Android platform. This half day hands on experience based workshop will be structured around giving the basic information to the beginners of the android devices. It will provide guidance to the users with regards to dialling and texting, as also navigating the web, using the Google play store, etc. Ten participants will be enrolled for this batch. please contact on the coordinates given at the end of this e-mail. Prerequisite: You need to come with your android device running Jelly bean or higher together with personal earphone. Date:11 July 2015 (Saturday). Venue: Xavier's Resource Centre for the Visually Challenged (XRCVC) Viviana Extension in Viviana Mall Thane (W) Reporting Time: 2.45 P.M. sharp. Workshop Commencement: 3 P.M. Closing: 6 P.M. Note: for registration / queries or technical assistance for getting your device ready prior to the workshop, please contact the below mentioned person of BGFI in advance. Shaila: +91-9820708023. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. So hurry up! Regards, The BGFI And XRCVC Team 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] BGFI's Opening Session for 2016 - Accessible India Campaign - Open Session on how Individuals sensitize Corporates on Accessibility
Dear All, Greetings from Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)! What could be a better way to usher in the year 2016 than being a part of an Open Session on how individuals sensitize corporates on accessibility? As part of BGFI's January session we invite you to join us for a healthy discussion on "Accessible India Campaign". How often have you been disappointed with organizations and government for being insensitive towards your accessibility needs? How often did you feel hopeful whenever somebody moved ahead towards breaking those barriers? How often did you feel like playing your role as an individual to sensitize organizations and contribute towards making the environment accessible for yourself? If your answer to any of the above question is yes, the upcoming BGFI session is for you. Please join Sagar Soda for an open discussion on how an individual can make corporates make their products and services accessible for the blind. We also have a special session on using “Accessible India Campaign”, a mobile app that was launched by the Indian Government on World Disable Day this year to make India accessible for PWD. About our presenter - Sagar Sodah: Sagar Sodah, a passionate mobile app developer, works as Project Manager at CMSS in Malad, Mumbai. Like many of us, Sagar believes the role of technology is to help build a better society and strives to use technology to help solve social issues. His achievements include - Work on the android app released on December 3rd, 2015 in Delhi as part of the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan. - Building the Talking ATM Locator Android app to help visually impaired people find Talking ATMs on the go. - Representing BGFI in a team that includes XRCVC and other accessibility activists which is working with the MCGM in building Accessibility guidelines in the DCR which it is revising along with the Mumbai Development Plan It’s an open session, so special invitation for those who have experience in dealing with corporate and government officials in making the environment accessible. The expertise towards sensitizing corporates through business cases, technical know-how, legal policies, and other smart techniques is what you can look for in this session. Individuals inspire change, and when many individuals get together, it becomes a movement! Details of the Event Date : Saturday, 9th January, 2016 Time: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Venue: Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan basement hall, Jagannathrao Bosale Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021 - opposite Mantralay. The venue can be conveniently reached by bus root number 138 from CST Station as well as 138/100 from Churchgate station. Share taxi Services are also available from both these railway stations. Looking forward to seeing you there! Cheers! The BGFI Team Celebrating Louis Braill birthday, Jan. 4th. 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] BGFI's Picnic 2016 - A weekend at Z Bac, the Adventure Paradise!
Dear All, Greetings from Blind Graduates Forum of India (BGFI)! It is that time of the year again...this time celebrate the Valentine’s Day weekend with a Bang! As we all come together, with families, friends, and partners to experience the excitement of a 1.5 day long fun picnic at an “Adventure Paradise”. Have you ever thought of having a learning experience under a tree, on a lake, while climbing mountains or while gliding over water body? How about Camping in luxurious tents and experience nature? Have you as a visually challenged individual been apprehensive of such activities? Well, now is your time to relax, since all of these adventures are safe and have been enjoyed to the fullest by the blind … After the phenomenal visit to Adlabs Imagica last winter, this time BGFI welcomes you to the World Of adventures and fun at Z-Bac. Z-Bac's outbound experiential learning Programmed uses adventure and wilderness as a tool for learning. You will discover your adventurous side and get in touch with your inner strengths at Z BAC. So from Saturday noon, February 13th through Sunday, February 14th, 2016, block your time for what is going to be one of your most memorable experiences as we travel to a whole new world of Adventures! Location: Kolad is located off Mumbai – Goa Highway and is Approximately 175 km from Dadar and Pune (3 to 4 hours drive). We welcome members from in and around Pune as well. Guess! What you can look forward to? * Land activities- Rappelling, Wall Climbing or High rope course. * Water activities - Flying Fox, Kayaking or Raft Building in Lake. * Bonfire with entertainment by our own people. There is much more, what is the fun if we reveal the secret right away! * The tentative scheduled time for departure is around 1 p.m. from Dadar on Saturday, February 13th, 2016. * Cost per head is Rs. 1700. Please note that the below mentioned is a discounted price per head which has been made as a special rate to the BGFI group. * Cost Includes bus pick up and drop, accommodation (separate accommodation for women), adventure activities and all meals beginning from tea time snacks on 13th evening through dinner on 14th. Please note that in the event of any cancellations; participants may be free to register a friend or a relative as a replacement but the amount paid will not be refunded. Each participant will be allowed one escort - payment for the escort is the same as the participant. Registrations will be closed once the number of participants exceeds the number of seats in the bus. Registered participants will be informed of further details as well as departure details in due course of time. Want to know more about Z-Bac? Check out their website http://www.zbacadventures.co.in/ How to register and pay? Participants need to transfer the amount (preferably the entire sum of Rs1700/- or Rs.800/- as the initial confirmation per head into the account the details of which are mentioned below: A/C Holder Name: Blind Graduates Forum of India A/C No.: 1721375677 Central Bank of India, Mumbai Main Office Branch IFSC Code: CBIN0280621 Hurry! Register yourself on or before Monday, January 25th, 2016. For queries, confirmation and cash payment details, please call: Payal Jethra: 7303448295 Shaila D’Souza 9820708023 Looking forward to having you with us!!! Details are at the site - http://bgfi.in/?p=40 Cheers, The BGFI Team 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] BGFI's Picnic 2016 - Registrations open until the 31st of January to join in a weekend at Z Bac
Dear All, Greetings from BGFI! So far, we have received an enthusiastic response from members and would like to take this opportunity to clarify some queries which have been raised by picnic participants. If you happen to be apprehensive about Adventure Paradise, the below listed FAQs will certainly reassure you and who knows...you might just be a step away from registering yourself and or your friend / escort! So what are you waiting for? Frequently Asked Questions Is adventure sports safe for people with visual impairment? It is indeed safe; you just have to follow the instructions of the trainers / guide. All safety precautions and arrangements are taken. For instance you are connected to a rope that holds you during the adventure activities. How does a blind person do wall climbing, rappelling, river crossing, etc.? In addition to the general techniques followed by most, you use touch and feel methods using hands and foot. Clear verbal description by the guide and proper interpretation of the same by the blind person works well. Z-Bac trainers and the escorts will guide us wherever required. A few BGFI members who are blind and have done such adventure activities will also be with us. I am not sure if I am fit enough to do adventure activities. How do I decide? There are options for activities that require different levels of fitness. So you will have choice. Adventure activities will help you assess your physical and mental strength and guides you to work on it. For those lazy brats, it really motivates you to work on your fitness! In case you have any health issues, kindly let us know in advance so that we can advise appropriately. I don’t exercise; will I be able to do it? It’s not just about physical strength always; it’s also about mental strength. If you have belief in yourself, you certainly can! You have to start somewhere right? Why not start and explore with this experience. I have already registered. Any immediate preparation required? You still have around 15 days, full body stretching exercises / yoga can be of great help. Don’t overdo it if you have not exercised for a long time, increase the intensity gradually. We will create a Whatsapp group for all participants and share a list of things to carry and other details with you shortly. Can I make up my mind and register even after Sunday, January 31st, 2016? The Z Bac team will be blocking accommodation for the BGFI group so a confirmed number of participants are required to be decided upon by the end of this month after which registrations will be closed. Pasted below the details of the Picnic for one more glance! Dear All, Greetings from Blind Graduates Forum of India (BGFI)! It is that time of the year again...this time celebrate the Valentine’s Day weekend with a Bang! As we all come together, with families, friends, and partners to experience the excitement of a 1.5 day long fun picnic at an “Adventure Paradise”. Have you ever thought of having a learning experience under a tree, on a lake, while climbing mountains or while gliding over water body? How about Camping in luxurious tents and experience nature? Have you as a visually challenged individual been apprehensive of such activities? Well, now is your time to relax, since all of these adventures are safe and have been enjoyed to the fullest by the blind … After the phenomenal visit to Adlabs Imagica last winter, this time BGFI welcomes you to the World Of adventures and fun at Z-Bac. Z-Bac's outbound experiential learning Programmed uses adventure and wilderness as a tool for learning. You will discover your adventurous side and get in touch with your inner strengths at Z BAC. So from Saturday noon, February 13th through Sunday, February 14th, 2016, block your time for what is going to be one of your most memorable experiences as we travel to a whole new world of Adventures! Location: Kolad is located off Mumbai – Goa Highway and is Approximately 175 km from Dadar and Pune (3 to 4 hours drive). We welcome members from in and around Pune as well. Guess! What you can look forward to? * Land activities- Rappelling, Wall Climbing or High rope course. * Water activities - Flying Fox, Kayaking or Raft Building in Lake. * Bonfire with entertainment by our own people. There is much more, what is the fun if we reveal the secret right away! * The tentative scheduled time for departure is around 1 p.m. from Dadar on Saturday, February 13th, 2016. * Cost per head is Rs. 1700. Please note that the below mentioned is a discounted price per head which has been made as a special rate to the BGFI group. * Cost Includes bus pick up and drop, accommodation (separate accommodation for women), adventure activities and all meals beginning from tea time snacks on 13th evening through dinner on 14th. Please note that in the event of any cancellations; participants may be free to register a friend or a relative as a replacement but the amount paid will not be refunded.
[AI] BGFI's Picnic 2016 - A Weekend at Z-Bac - Last 7 Seats Available
Hi All Greetings from BGFI! Hurry! Last 7 Seats available for the picnic! Details of the Picnic After the phenomenal visit to Adlabs Imagica last winter, this time BGFI welcomes you to the World Of adventures and fun at Z-Bac. Z-Bac's outbound experiential learning Programmed uses adventure and wilderness as a tool for learning. You will discover your adventurous side and get in touch with your inner strengths at Z BAC. So from Saturday noon, February 13th through Sunday, February 14th, 2016, block your time for what is going to be one of your most memorable experiences as we travel to a whole new world of Adventures! Location: Kolad is located off Mumbai – Goa Highway and is Approximately 175 km from Dadar and Pune (3 to 4 hours drive). We welcome members from in and around Pune as well. Guess! What you can look forward to? * Land activities- Rappelling, Wall Climbing or High rope course. * Water activities - Flying Fox, Kayaking or Raft Building in Lake. * Bonfire with entertainment by our own people. There is much more, what is the fun if we reveal the secret right away! * The tentative scheduled time for departure is around 1 p.m. from Dadar on Saturday, February 13th, 2016. * Cost per head is Rs. 1700. Please note that the below mentioned is a discounted price per head which has been made as a special rate to the BGFI group. * Cost Includes bus pick up and drop, accommodation (separate accommodation for women), adventure activities and all meals beginning from tea time snacks on 13th evening through dinner on 14th. Please note that in the event of any cancellations; participants may be free to register a friend or a relative as a replacement but the amount paid will not be refunded. Each participant will be allowed one escort - payment for the escort is the same as the participant. Registrations will be closed once the number of participants exceeds the number of seats in the bus. Registered participants will be informed of further details as well as departure details in due course of time. Want to know more about Z-Bac? Check out their website http://www.zbacadventures.co.in/ How to register and pay? Participants need to transfer the amount (preferably the entire sum of Rs1700/- or Rs.800/- as the initial confirmation per head into the account the details of which are mentioned below: A/C Holder Name: Blind Graduates Forum of India A/C No.: 1721375677 Central Bank of India, Mumbai Main Office Branch IFSC Code: CBIN0280621 For queries, confirmation and cash payment details, please call: Payal Jethra: 7303448295 Shaila D’Souza 9820708023 Looking forward to having you with us!!! Details are at the site - http://bgfi.in/?p=40 Frequently Asked Questions Is adventure sports safe for people with visual impairment? It is indeed safe; you just have to follow the instructions of the trainers / guide. All safety precautions and arrangements are taken. For instance you are connected to a rope that holds you during the adventure activities. How does a blind person do wall climbing, rappelling, river crossing, etc.? In addition to the general techniques followed by most, you use touch and feel methods using hands and foot. Clear verbal description by the guide and proper interpretation of the same by the blind person works well. Z-Bac trainers and the escorts will guide us wherever required. A few BGFI members who are blind and have done such adventure activities will also be with us. I am not sure if I am fit enough to do adventure activities. How do I decide? There are options for activities that require different levels of fitness. So you will have choice. Adventure activities will help you assess your physical and mental strength and guides you to work on it. For those lazy brats, it really motivates you to work on your fitness! In case you have any health issues, kindly let us know in advance so that we can advise appropriately. I don’t exercise; will I be able to do it? It’s not just about physical strength always; it’s also about mental strength. If you have belief in yourself, you certainly can! You have to start somewhere right? Why not start and explore with this experience. I have already registered. Any immediate preparation required? You still have around 15 days, full body stretching exercises / yoga can be of great help. Don’t overdo it if you have not exercised for a long time, increase the intensity gradually. We will create a Whatsapp group for all participants and share a list of things to carry and other details with you shortly. Cheers, The BGFI Team 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 o
[AI] BGFI April 2016 Session - Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Dear All, Greetings from Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)! After the grand success of our adventurous picnic to Z-Bac, lets now advance to our next monthly knowledge sharing session in April which will be on Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) by Priyadarshinii SS. To answer the first question that enters your mind - What is NLP? NLP, at its most basic level, is how a human brain work, how people learn, think, motivate themselves and change. It offers impressive potential for improving communication and creativity and enables you to learn how to live up to your own potential. How can NLP help you? IN YOUR CAREER - Get what you want by effectively managing your internal mindset and influencing others to happily work with you to achieve your dreams - Overcome the hurdles which prevent you from taking your business or career to the next level - Learn how to motivate yourself and others with ease - Learn to use language with greater precision and elegance so that you and others can get what you want - Think better, think more clearly and make better decisions WITHIN YOURSELF AND YOUR RELATIONSHIPS - Quickly identify and blast through the limitations that are holding you back in life... Once you break through these, your personal life will never be the same again. - Master your subconscious mind so that you can learn more quickly than traditional teaching methods could ever allow - Learn things about yourself that you didn’t know before - Master your own emotions so that you handle all eventualities easily - Gain that vital edge that makes you a far more effective and powerful communicator - Enhance your personal relationships - Develop instant confidence A little more about our speaker - Priyadarshinii is a certified master practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. She has used her skills at high performance to coach more than 500 clients to be successful in their goals, be it their career, relationship, finance, health, personality, etc. Most of the time, one conversation with her client has enable them to be confident, opportunistic & blissful in life. She has also authored a deeply inspirational and philosophical book - “MindTransformer”. This book has been greatly reviewed one of whom is Mr. Dyaneshwar Mulay – Consul General of India, New York. He writes, “Priyadarshinii is brilliant in her observations about people, life and experiences, but what strikes the most is her sensitivity and deeply philosophical conclusions along with her empathy to others.” She is qualified as a Bio medical engineer from Mumbai University & has done her Masters in Business Administration from Singapore. She has worked as a business executive for 2 years in Transasia Biomedical Ltd Mumbai. She has also worked as a success coach for School of Excellence. Since 2011, Priyadarshinii is suffering from a rare & incurable disease called MPGN-2 which leads to loss of vision, mobility, motor functions & eventually … life. However, this has not halted her zeal or enthusiasm to create new dreams & chase them. She chooses to embrace life & believes that none of us have the unconditional promise of tomorrow, no matter how healthy we are today. The key for her recovery was realising that she was more than just the circumstances of her body and that she could create new dreams and chase them too. Each day she is exploring different ways to happiness, new ways to relax and recharge and rejuvenate. And this wonderful endeavour she will be sharing with us by authoring another story of hope, faith, courage, fight, trials, challenges and grace - a true story based on her fight for life against all odds. Details of the Event Date: Saturday, 9th April 2016 Time: 03:00 p.m. to 06:00 p.m. Venue: Kamala Mehta School for the Blind 160, Dadasaheb Phalke Road, Dadar (E) Opp. Hindmata Cinema, Near Tata Mills Mumbai – 400014. For queries and concerns...Please feel free to connect with the following persons of BGFI: Shaila D'Souza 9820708023 Details on our website at http://bgfi.in/?p=51 We welcome all of you to join us in this session along with your entire family. Looking forward to seeing you there! Cheers! The BGFI Team 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 bas
[AI] Reminder - BGFI April 2016 Session on Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) on 9th April
Dear All, Greetings from Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)! Gentle Reminder for the session on Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) to be held on 9th April Details of the Event Date: Saturday, 9th April 2016 Time: 03:00 p.m. to 06:00 p.m. Venue: Kamala Mehta School for the Blind 160, Dadasaheb Phalke Road, Dadar (E) Opp. Hindmata Cinema, Near Tata Mills Mumbai – 400014. What is NLP? NLP, at its most basic level, is how a human brain work, how people learn, think, motivate themselves and change. It offers impressive potential for improving communication and creativity and enables you to learn how to live up to your own potential. How can NLP help you? IN YOUR CAREER - Get what you want by effectively managing your internal mindset and influencing others to happily work with you to achieve your dreams - Overcome the hurdles which prevent you from taking your business or career to the next level - Learn how to motivate yourself and others with ease - Learn to use language with greater precision and elegance so that you and others can get what you want - Think better, think more clearly and make better decisions WITHIN YOURSELF AND YOUR RELATIONSHIPS - Quickly identify and blast through the limitations that are holding you back in life... Once you break through these, your personal life will never be the same again. - Master your subconscious mind so that you can learn more quickly than traditional teaching methods could ever allow - Learn things about yourself that you didn’t know before - Master your own emotions so that you handle all eventualities easily - Gain that vital edge that makes you a far more effective and powerful communicator - Enhance your personal relationships - Develop instant confidence For queries and concerns...Please feel free to connect with the following persons of BGFI: Shaila D'Souza 9820708023 Details on our website at http://bgfi.in/?p=51 We welcome all of you to join us in this session along with your entire family. Looking forward to seeing you there! Cheers! The BGFI Team 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] September Session-A Talk by Hari Raghavan at the Graduates and Readers Felicitation By BGFI!
Dear All, Greetings from Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)! We take pleasure in inviting you to an inspirational talk by Mr. Hari Raghavan, as we Celebrate Readers Day to recognize the contribution of readers for visually impaired, and felicitate fresh Graduates. Date: Saturday, September 27, 2014. Time: 3 P.M. to 6 P.M. Venue: Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan basement hall, Jagannathrao Bosale Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021 - opposite Mantralay. The venue can be conveniently reached by bus root number 138 from CST station as well as 138/100 from Churchgate station. Share taxi services are also available from both these railway stations. About our speaker Mr. Hari Raghavan: Hari is a part of the Business Partner Organization in IBM and manages the relationship with large global system integrators as a National Accounts Manager. He joined IBM in 2006 as a solution specialist in banking and was responsible for front office solutions for Indian banks. Hari has over 13 years work experience across sales and channel management functions spanning industries like financial services, media and IT. He has won the sales eminence award from IBM for 3 consecutive years from 2010 to 2012 as well as the Bravo award in 2007. An MBA in Marketing from Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, in 2009 Hari received an award from the Honorable President of India Pratibha Patil for being a role model for the disabled community. We look forward to having you there! Regards, The BGFI Team 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] BGFI Session for November-Open House Discussion for Potential & Existing Bankers
Dear All, Greetings from the Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)! After the fun and frolic of the Festival of Lights, it is time to settle in our old routine of the monthly session- BUT the excitement of learning something new continues. As part of our Knowledge-sharing Session, for the month of November...we take pleasure in inviting you to: An open house discussion for existing and potential future employees of the banking industry. Partnering with NAB Delhi in taking a step further to provide a platform to visually impaired bank employees from Mumbai We at BGFI invite you to discuss and explore the solutions and > possibilities of diverse job profiles in banking sector. What exactly are The broad objectives behind this event? Spreading awareness about: The various job profiles in the banking sector, Usage of tools and technologies, and To enable bank employees to seek solutions about the issues which they Have to deal with on a daily basis. Participants...resource materials will be made available to you as well. Event Schedule: Date: Saturday, November22, 2014 Time: 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.n. Venue: The Xavier's Resource Centre for the Visually Challenged (XRCVC) St. Xavier's College 5, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai - 41 Should you have any queries, please connect with Shaila on 9820708023 or Payal on 7303448295 Hope to see all of you soon! Regards, The BGFI Team Clean India Campaign: Let us also chip in! Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in 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] Rescheduled: BGFI Session for November-Open House Discussion for Potential & Existing Bankers
Dear All, Greetings from the Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)! After the fun and frolic of the Festival of Lights, it is time to settle in our old routine of the monthly session- BUT the excitement of learning something new continues. As part of our Knowledge-sharing Session, for the month of November...we take pleasure in inviting you to: An open house discussion for existing and potential future employees of the banking industry. Partnering with NAB Delhi in taking a step further to provide a platform to visually impaired bank employees from Mumbai We at BGFI invite you to discuss and explore the solutions and greater possibilities of diverse job profiles in banking sector. What exactly are The broad objectives behind this event? Spreading awareness about: The various job profiles in the banking sector, Usage of tools and technologies, and To enable bank employees to seek solutions about the issues which they Have to deal with on a daily basis. Participants...resource materials will be made available to you as well. Event Schedule: Date: Saturday, November 29, 2014 Time: 3 p.m. to 6:30 P.M. Venue: The Xavier's Resource Centre for the Visually Challenged (XRCVC) St. Xavier's College 5, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai - 41 Should you have any queries, please connect with Shaila on 9820708023 or Payal on 7303448295 Hope to see all of you soon! Regards, The BGFI Team Clean India Campaign: Let us also chip in! Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in 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] BGFI Brings to You Experts From Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru On November 29th: Open House Discussion for Potential & Existing Bankers!
Dear All, Greetings from the Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)! After the fun and frolic of the Festival of Lights, it is time to settle in our old routine of the monthly session- BUT the excitement of learning something new continues. As part of our Knowledge-sharing Session, for the month of November...we take pleasure in inviting you to: An open house discussion for existing and potential future employees of the banking industry. Partnering with NAB Delhi in taking a step further to provide a platform to visually impaired bank employees from Mumbai We at BGFI invite you to discuss and explore the solutions and greater possibilities of diverse job profiles in banking sector. What exactly are The broad objectives behind this event? Spreading awareness about: The various job profiles in the banking sector, Usage of tools and technologies, and To enable bank employees to seek solutions about the issues which they Have to deal with on a daily basis. To add lot of value to this session, we will have exxperts joining us from Nab Delhi, Enable India Bengaluru and oh yes, our own team of experienced experts right in our own city, Mumbai! Participants...resource materials will be made available to you as well. Event Schedule: Date: Saturday, November 29, 2014 Time: 3 p.m. to 6:30 P.M. Venue: St. Xavier's College 5, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai - 41 Should you have any queries, please connect with Shaila on 9820708023 or Payal on 7303448295 Hope to see all of you soon! Regards, The BGFI Team Clean India Campaign: Let us also chip in! Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in 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] Link to the recording of the talk by Hari Raghavan at the Graduates & Readers Felicitation by BGFI
Dear All, Greetings from Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)! Did you by any chance miss out on the inspirational talk by Mr. Hari Raghavan, at BGFI's September session as we Celebrated Readers Day to recognize the contribution of readers for visually impaired, and felicitated fresh Graduates? Or were you a part of the event and would like to listen to the inspiration talk one more time? We are delighted to share the recording! https://www.dropbox.com/s/sx800npcfrb9fql/Hari%20Raghavan%20at%20the%20Readers%20Day%202014.mp3?dl=0 Enjoy! Regards, The BGFI Team Clean India Campaign: Let us also chip in! Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in 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] Workshop for Beginners: Coming to Know Your Android!
Dear All, Greetings from the Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)! Acceding to the users' request, BGFI in association with the Xavier's Resource Center for the Visually Challenged (XRCVC) brings to you a beginners workshop titled as "Coming to Know Your Android"! "coming to know your Android device" is a beginners guide to the Android platform. This half day hands on experience based workshop will be structured around giving the basic information to the beginners of the android devices. It will provide guidance to the users with regards to dialling and texting, as also navigating the web, using the Google play store, etc. Ten participants will be enrolled for the first batch. please contact Sushil or Keshav from XRCVC to book your seat at 022 22623298. We would request only serious participant to book a seat as last minute cancellation will cause problem. Prerequicit: You need to come with your android device running Jelly bean or higher. Date: 20th December 2014 (Saturday). Venue: Xavier's Resource Centre for the Visually Challenged (XRCVC) St. Xavier's College 5, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai – 41 Reporting Time: 1.45 P.M. sharp. Workshop Commencement: 2 P.M. Closing: 6 P.M. Note: in case of queries or technical assistance for getting your device ready prior to the workshop, please contact the below mentioned persons of BGFI in advance. Shaila: +91-9820708023. Payal: +91-7303448295. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. So hurry up! Regards, The BGFI And XRCVC Team Clean India Campaign: Let us also chip in! Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in 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] What Happened in the November BGFI Open House Discussion? Listen in & learn!
Dear All, Greetings from Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)! Are you one of the participants who made it to the BGFI November Open House Discussion for Potential and Existing Bankers and have been eagerly waiting for the recording? Or were you unable to make it to the Discussion but, wish to catch up with what you may have missed out on? Listen in and we would love to hear your feedback or experience. Just click on the link below and have your download begin right away! https://www.dropbox.com/s/zufv1b6ucqvjl4a/BGFI%20Open%20House%20Discussion%20of%20Potential%20%26%20Existing%20Bankers.mp3?dl=0 Happy Listening! Regards, The BGFI Team Clean India Campaign: Let us also chip in! Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in 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] BGFI Closing Session for 2014...Investments & Online Trading Tips!
Dear All, Compliments of the season from Blind Graduates Forum of India (BGFI)! As we move into the New Year, we want to thank you for taking advantage of the monthly-knowledge sharing sessions that BGFI provides. We truly hope you have been benefited from the talks we have conducted this year. So, as 2014 comes to a closewouldn't this be a great time to look back in retrospect and take control of your finances? As our Monthly knowledge sharing session for December, BGFI brings to you a Talk by Mukund Thakkar, who Heads the Research Desk at CANARA BANK SECURITIES LTD. MUMBAI. Mr. Thakkar will throw light on the uses and benefits of ONLINE TRADING IN STOCK MARKET, FUTURES and DERIVATIVES, and much more. Investments & Trading, how to set up a system of where, when and how much to go about investing or saving? Whether yet in the process of carving out a financial roadmap or well on your way to Achieving financial independence, this session is for you... Date, Time & Venue: Date: Saturday, December 27, 2014 Time: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Venue: Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan basement hall, Jagannathrao Bosale Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021 - opposite Mantralay. The venue can be conveniently reached by bus root number 138 from CST station as well as 138/100 from Churchgate station. Share taxi services are also available from both these railway stations. Should you have queries or concerns, feel free to connect with the following persons of BGFI: Shaila: 9820708023 Payal: 7303448295 Have a great day! Regards, The BGFI team Clean India Campaign: Let us also chip in! Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in 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] BGFI invites you to join in the 30th Foundation Day blast at Adlabs Imagica!
Dear All, Greetings from Blind Graduates Forum of India (BGFI)! It is that time of the year again...this time; begin New Year with a Bang! As we all come together, with families, friends, and partners to experience the excitement of a daylong fun picnic. After the phenomenal visit to The Great Escape, last winter, this time we experience the rides and attractions at Adlabs Imagica on the occasion of the 30th Foundation Day of BGFI! Sounds enthralling already? So on Sunday, January 18, 2015, let your hair down and hold your breath as we travel to ... celebrate the 30th Foundation Day of BGFI making it Magical at imagica away from the rigors of a routine life! Ever dreamed of Feeling the adrenaline rush as you twist, swirl and jerk in the craziest, meanest, spine chilling and heart thumping rides at Imagica but never got round to making it there on your own? Well, this is your big chance to join in! Guess! What you can look forward to? Thrill rides Family Rides Kiddie Rides Theemed Attractions TOP ATTRACTIONS include: list of 3 items Happy Wheelss Humptys Fall Wagon-O-O-Wheel Want to know more? Check out their website http://www.adlabsimagica.com/ Please note that the below mentioned is a discounted price per head which has been made as a special rate to the BGFI group and has been discounted at 50% for us as an NGO for the visually challenged. Cost per head is approximately Rs. 1500. Kids between 3 and 12 years of age will be charged Rs.1300/- per head. Cost Includes: 1. Bus pick up and drop 2. Entry to Adlabs Imagica Theme Park and access to all the operational attractions. 3. Food & Merchandise coupons worth Rs.300/- Per Person. Food coupons can be redeemed by purchasing a fully fledged meal (thali) for Rs240/- and the balance amount can be used to purchase soft drinks/ ice creams etc. The entry fee includes: * Vegetarian lunch * Breakfast and hi-tea are excluded Dress Code to be followed: Formals - Men, get your trousers & shirts lined up...women, coolly dress in salvar suits Food is not permitted inside the premises, Water bottles will have to be purchased once within the Amusement Park. It is suggested that the visitors wear Comfortable shoes to enable long walk. Visitors are requested to carry an extra set of clothes. While requiring the use of a locker for keeping clothes and belongings, any kind of charge will have to be borne by the visitor. All are requested to carry along proof of their date of birth. Registered participants will be informed of departure details in due course of time. How to register and pay? Participants need to transfer the amount (preferably the entire sum of Rs1500/- per head for adults or Rs1350/- per child) into the account the details of which are mentioned below: A/C Holder Name: Blind Graduates Forum of India A/C No.: 1721375677 Central Bank of India, Mumbai Main Office Branch IFSC Code: CBIN0280621 Alternately, an initial amount of Rs500/- will be collected during registration (either through an online transfer or in cash and the remaining may be paid on or before January 4, 2015) Please note the amount of Rs500/- paid initially while blocking your seat is non-refundable. Any charges for online transfer through NEFT will be borne by the picnic participant. For queries, confirmation and cash payment details, please call: the following persons of BGFI: Dinesh Saraiya: 9969029700 or Payal Jethra: 7303448295 we urge you to confirm your participation and make payments on Saturday, December 27th 2014 in our session, and in any case before January 4th, 2015. Looking forward to having you with us!!! Cheers, the BGFI Team Clean India Campaign: Let us also chip in! Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in 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] Last Chance: BGFI Reminds you to join in the 30th Foundation Day blast at Adlabs Imagica!
Dear All, Greetings from Blind Graduates Forum of India (BGFI)! It is that time of the year again...this time; begin New Year with a Bang! As we all come together, with families, friends, and partners to experience the excitement of a daylong fun picnic. After the phenomenal visit to The Great Escape, last winter, this time we experience the rides and attractions at Adlabs Imagica on the occasion of the 30th Foundation Day of BGFI! Sounds enthralling already? So on Sunday, January 18, 2015, let your hair down and hold your breath as we travel to ... celebrate the 30th Foundation Day of BGFI making it Magical at imagica away from the rigors of a routine life! Ever dreamed of Feeling the adrenaline rush as you twist, swirl and jerk in the craziest, meanest, spine chilling and heart thumping rides at Imagica but never got round to making it there on your own? Well, this is your big chance to join in! Guess! What you can look forward to? Thrill rides Family Rides Kiddie Rides Theemed Attractions TOP ATTRACTIONS include: list of 3 items Happy Wheelss Humptys Fall Wagon-O-O-Wheel Want to know more? Check out their website http://www.adlabsimagica.com/ Please note that the below mentioned is a discounted price per head which has been made as a special rate to the BGFI group and has been discounted at 50% for us as an NGO for the visually challenged. Cost per head is approximately Rs. 1500. Senior Citizens or Kids between 3 and 12 years of age will be charged Rs.1350/- per head. Cost Includes: 1. Bus pick up and drop 2. Entry to Adlabs Imagica Theme Park and access to all the operational attractions. 3. Food & Merchandise coupons worth Rs.300/- Per Person. Food coupons can be redeemed by purchasing a fully fledged meal (thali) for Rs240/- and the balance amount can be used to purchase soft drinks/ ice creams etc. The entry fee includes: * Vegetarian lunch * Breakfast and hi-tea are excluded Dress Code to be followed: Formals - Men, get your trousers & shirts lined up...women, coolly dress in salvar suits. Food is not permitted inside the premises, Water bottles will have to be purchased once within the Amusement Park. It is suggested that the visitors wear Comfortable shoes to enable long walk. Visitors are requested to carry an extra set of clothes. While requiring the use of a locker for keeping clothes and belongings, any kind of charge will have to be borne by the visitor. All are requested to carry along proof of their date of birth. Registered visitors will be informed of departure details in due course of time. How to register and pay? Participants need to transfer the amount (preferably the entire sum of Rs1500/- per head for adults or Rs1350/- per senior citizen / child) into the account the details of which are mentioned below: A/C Holder Name: Blind Graduates Forum of India A/C No.: 1721375677 Central Bank of India, Mumbai Main Office Branch IFSC Code: CBIN0280621 It being a last chance, the full and final payment has to be paid on or before January 9, 2015. Any charges for online transfer through NEFT will be borne by the picnic visitor. For queries, confirmation and cash payment details, please call: Dinesh Saraiya: 9969029700 or Payal Jethra: 7303448295 we urge you to confirm your participation and make payments on or before Friday, January 9th, 2015. Looking forward to having you with us!!! Cheers, the BGFI Team Celebrating Louis Braille birthday Jan4th 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] BGFI Knowledge Sharing Session for February: Entrepreneur & Entrepreneurship at a new venue all together!
Dear All, Greetings from Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI). As we move into February, we want to thank you for taking advantage of the opportunity of joining us on the 30th Foundation Day Blast which we had at Adlabs Imagica! We truly hope you have had an enthralling experience. As part of our Knowledge-Sharing Session for this month, we invite you to an interactive talk with a budding entrepreneur; the one and only...Gaurav Godbole! Details of the Event: Date: Saturday, February 28, 2015 Time: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Venue: Conference Room, Ground Floor, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND (INDIA)11/12, Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Road, Worli Seaface, Mumbai - 400 030 Do you have what it takes to be an Entrepreneur? Or have you been thinking of starting a set up of your own? Come join us with Gaurav Godbole, a budding entrepreneur, Founder - Director, Dimension NXG Private Limited With us, Gaurav plans to discuss the world of entrepreneurship and shares what he feels is key to success. Following are the topics to be covered in the discussion: Business Opportunities for Youth with Visual Impairments Ease of startup of a business through a virtual office The Customer Service Frame of Mind Sharing Solutions: Strategies for Effective Socializing at Work The Art of Professionalism Obstacles for Blind Entrepreneurs & How They Overcome Them Self-Employment: Practice Before You Jump In Teamwork: Skills and Characteristics of an Effective Team Leader For queries and concerns...Please feel free to connect with the following persons of BGFI: Payal Jethra 7303448295 Shaila D'Souza 9820708023 We look forward to having you all with us! Regards, The BGFI Team 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] BGFI Presence Yoga Workshop on 29th March!
Dear All, Greetings from the Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)! This time, we touch upon an entirely new dimention of life, that is fitness. Growth of an individual in its true sense means physical, intellectual, mental and spiritual growth. That is what shapes you as a person all together. In the hustle and bustle of life, we at times forget this truth and focus on our growth in a narrower sense. This time, with the expertise of Dr. Priti Sharma who works as a Yoga Therapist, we bring you an opportunity to learn the key to fitness be it physical, emotional, mental or spiritual. In Dr. Sharma's words, "Yoga is an Indian system of Health and Healing. While Yoga is a practice that integrates all of the senses as a means to being present, it does not mean that a disability in one of the senses makes a person any less able as a practitioner. When one of our senses that receives information from the outside world is as all diminished, it provides the opportunity to more fully concentrate on the others. In some ways, this actually facilitates the practice of Yoga, which asks of us to draw our attention inward, a fitting practice." This will be a one day event, starting from 9 in the morning and ending around 5 in the evening. The sessions to be conducted are as follows: 1. Interactive Session with a view to find out concerns, queries, and expectations; 2. Physical Practices- Breathing& Meditation; 3. Lunch 1 hour - Moderate lunch introducing the concept of nutrition / diet, Home -made Food; 4. Light practices; 5. Intense Pranayam; The session will be conducted in Boriwali West, and the exact coordinates will be informed to the registered participants. The cost per participant for the session is kept at Rs. 300/- (excluding any other charges which may be incurred), which includes a water bottle, refreshments, lunch, and evening tea / coffee. Full payment confirms your participation; which is a non-refundable amount if for any reason you are not able to participate. In order to participate: 1. Deposit the amount of Rs. 300/- on or before March 20th into the below designated bank account or for cash payment, speak to the persons mentioned at the end of this email. A/C Holder Name: Blind Graduates Forum of India A/C No.: 1721375677 Central Bank of India, Mumbai Main Office Branch IFSC Code: CBIN0280621 2. Fill the following form (if you require a word version of it, please e-mail us as attachments are not allowed). E-mail the filled in form on or before March 25th with photograph (if available) to: contact.b...@gmail.com YOGA WORKSHOP – REGISTRATION FORM Full Name: (Mr./Miss/Mrs./Dr.) Date of Birth (DD/MM/YY): _ Occupation: Service/Professional: ___ (Specify) PHOTO (attach if available) Postal Address: Tel: (Resi.): Mob: Email: 1. Any Medical Complaints? 2. Any past experience of Yoga? 3. Any current or past experience fitness activity? 4. Objective of attending Yoga Workshop? For any queries, please get in touch with the following persons: Shaila D'Souza: 9820708023. Dinesh Saraiya: 9969029700. About Dr Priti Sharma: B.A.M.S. (Ayurveda) and C.Y.C. (Certificate in Yogic Culture) Family Physician and Yoga Therapist Dr Priti Sharma is a graduate Doctor in ‘Indian System of Medicine’ (B.A.M.S. Ayurveda.) from the University of Mumbai. She also did her further education in Yoga therapy Kaivalyadhama Yogic Health Center, Mumbai, India. Kaivalyadhama is one of the oldest and largest Yoga Therapy and research institutes in the world where Yoga Therapy is used in conjunction with modern medicine to treat various functional and psychosomatic disorders. Dr Priti Sharma specializes in Applied Yoga and has conducted, co-ordinated and involved in several Yoga Therapy programs. 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] BGFI - Minutes - Open House Discussion on Potential & Existing Bankers
Dear All, Greetings from Blind Graduates Forum of India (BGFI)! Considering the large requests which we have been getting from people who could not attend this session, we are happy to share the Minutes of the Open House Discussion for Potential & Existing Bankers which was held in November 2014. BLIND GRADUATES FORUM OF INDIA Date - Saturday, 29th November 2014 Venue: XRCVC, St. Xavier's College. Minutes - Open House Discussion on Banking Note: participants list is omitted for privacy protection. Issues/Concerns of the VI Banker or VI Customer list of 7 items 1. List of Issues faced by Customer at ground level list of 5 items * Non issuance of ATM Cards to the VI account holders * Locker facility either not provided or provided to the VI account holder on signing an indemnity form * Cheque book facility not provided to VI account holder * Certain banks open only joint account for a VI individual (e.g. Union Bank Fort Branch) * Filling up of pay-in-slip or other forms not possible for a VI and sometimes bank employees are not forthcoming list end nesting level 1 2. Lack of awareness of Branch Managers and staff at the branches w.r.t. facilities that are available especially for the VI. Also the list of these facilities should be made available to the VI customers too so that they can request for the same without relying on the bank branch to provide such information. list end list of 1 items 3. Each bank should have an accessibility cell having VI bankers as the members ensuring that the rights and needs of the other VI bankers and VI customers are met with list end list of 1 items 4. Internet and Intranet sites of the bank should be accessible to the VI person. For most banks, the sites are not accessible at all. And for some bank where the sites are made accessible, it is not up to the mark e.g. when an image is encountered, the site just says picture but does not indicate the name of the image, or sometimes it just says button but not the name of the button - so here there are issues with labelling. Preferably, if these sites have an option to submit a technical fault w.r.t the site, then these issues can be highlighted to the bank. list end list of 1 items 5. In most banks, VI customers using thumb impression are denied most of the facilities like cheques, ATM cards, etc. Also for bank that provide cheque facilities, cheques get bounced quite often since the thumb impression on the cheque is smudged or not verifiable. Need an adequate solution for this list end list of 1 items 6. Transactions using biometrics at the branch level need to be initiated for branch level transactions e.g. to operate lockers, fund transfers, new cheque book issuance, debit/credit card issuances, etc. where signatures are needed. This will be beneficial not only for VI but also for elderly and orthopedically challenged persons who are not able to sign or illiterate customers. list end list of 1 items 7. Talking ATMs to be provided by all banks - need a deadline for this. Also old ATMs should be replaced with talking ATMs list end list of 1 items 8. Ramps for orthopedically challenged individuals for easy accessibility to the branches and ATMs list end list of 1 items 9. Induction training given to all bank employees should include a topic on accessibility to disabled customers. list end list of 1 items 10. Passbook printing - the VI banker has to rely on the customer providing the correct account number for the passbook printing. Also if a big bunch of passbooks are provided then the VI banker will not be able to process the same till someone reads the account numbers. Possible solution - using bar code for the account number with an accessible bar code reader - this will be useful for all the bankers (not just VI bankers) since this will reduce clerical errors when typing out the account number. list end list of 1 items 11. Bank managers are not aware what work can be given to the VI employees. list end list of 1 items 12. Accessibilities issues with the core banking software used in the banks. Lot of workarounds need to be used and the same is documented unofficially. Such documentation should be available with the banks too and should be proactively provides to the VI bankers. list end Detailed Discussion of profiles available at the banks - Mr. Rahul Gambhir Profiles at the Branches Clerical Level - Printing Passbook - Customer Service Provider (interacting with customers and provide information on products) - Enquiring and listening to the needs of the customers and guiding them as to where and how they can avail the service - Handing them over required forms - Providing information about service charges - Marketing of bank products, cross selling - Educating customers about alternative channels of banking Officer Level - Promoting Alternative Channels, Mobile banking/SMS banking, Explaining to customers about the benefits of mobile banking - Answering the e-mails an
[AI] Last Chance: BGFI Presence Yoga Workshop on 29th March-Register by 25th!
Dear All, Greetings from the Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)! This time, we touch upon an entirely new dimention of life, that is fitness. Growth of an individual in its true sense means physical, intellectual, mental and spiritual growth. That is what shapes you as a person all together. In the hustle and bustle of life, we at times forget this truth and focus on our growth in a narrower sense. This time, with the expertise of Dr. Priti Sharma who works as a Yoga Therapist, we bring you an opportunity to learn the key to fitness be it physical, emotional, mental or spiritual. In Dr. Sharma's words, "Yoga is an Indian system of Health and Healing. While Yoga is a practice that integrates all of the senses as a means to being present, it does not mean that a disability in one of the senses makes a person any less able as a practitioner. When one of our senses that receives information from the outside world is as all diminished, it provides the opportunity to more fully concentrate on the others. In some ways, this actually facilitates the practice of Yoga, which asks of us to draw our attention inward, a fitting practice." This will be a one day event, starting from 9 in the morning and ending around 5 in the evening. The event is scheduled for March 29th (Sunday). The sessions to be conducted are as follows: 1. Interactive Session with a view to find out concerns, queries, and expectations; 2. Physical Practices- Breathing& Meditation; 3. Lunch 1 hour - Moderate lunch introducing the concept of nutrition / diet, Home -made Food; 4. Light practices; 5. Intense Pranayam; The session will be conducted in Boriwali West, and the exact coordinates will be informed to the registered participants. The cost per participant for the session is kept at Rs. 300/- (excluding any other charges which may be incurred), which includes a water bottle, refreshments, lunch, and evening tea / coffee. Full payment confirms your participation; which is a non-refundable amount if for any reason you are not able to participate. In order to participate: 1. Deposit the amount of Rs. 300/- on or before March 25th into the below designated bank account or for cash payment, speak to the persons mentioned at the end of this email. A/C Holder Name: Blind Graduates Forum of India A/C No.: 1721375677 Central Bank of India, Mumbai Main Office Branch IFSC Code: CBIN0280621 2. Fill the following form (if you require a word version of it, please e-mail us as attachments are not allowed). E-mail the filled in form on or before March 25th with photograph (if available) to: contact.b...@gmail.com YOGA WORKSHOP – REGISTRATION FORM Full Name: (Mr./Miss/Mrs./Dr.) Date of Birth (DD/MM/YY): _ Occupation: Service/Professional: ___ (Specify) PHOTO (attach if available) Postal Address: Tel: (Resi.): Mob: Email: 1. Any Medical Complaints? 2. Any past experience of Yoga? 3. Any current or past experience fitness activity? 4. Objective of attending Yoga Workshop? For any queries, please get in touch with the following persons: Shaila D'Souza: 9820708023. Dinesh Saraiya: 9969029700. About Dr Priti Sharma: B.A.M.S. (Ayurveda) and C.Y.C. (Certificate in Yogic Culture) Family Physician and Yoga Therapist Dr Priti Sharma is a graduate Doctor in ‘Indian System of Medicine’ (B.A.M.S. Ayurveda.) from the University of Mumbai. She also did her further education in Yoga therapy Kaivalyadhama Yogic Health Center, Mumbai, India. Kaivalyadhama is one of the oldest and largest Yoga Therapy and research institutes in the world where Yoga Therapy is used in conjunction with modern medicine to treat various functional and psychosomatic disorders. Dr Priti Sharma specializes in Applied Yoga and has conducted, co-ordinated and involved in several Yoga Therapy programs. Regards, The BGFI Team 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] BGFI Trekking August 15-Register Now!
Dear All, Continuing our practice, Blind Graduates' Forum of India is once again back with a trekking opportunity for those interested in association with YZ Trekkers Club. Cost for blind trekkers is Rs. 100 whereas for others it's Rs. 250. Transport from ST Panvel Depo sharp at 7 A.M. Snacks included. Carry your lunch and water. Dress suitably. For more, call Sagar: +91-9930271732. Regards, BGFI Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] BGFI Trekking August 15-Register Now!
We were just awaiting confirmation on the place, the earlier email was in the interest of time. The place is Prabhalgadh, near Matheran. Date is 15 August 2015, 7 A.M. from ST Panvel Depo. Feel free to call should you have additional questions.-Regards, On 8/6/15, Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI) wrote: > Dear All, > > Continuing our practice, Blind Graduates' Forum of India is once again > back with a trekking opportunity for those interested in association > with YZ Trekkers Club. > > Cost for blind trekkers is Rs. 100 whereas for others it's Rs. 250. > Transport from ST Panvel Depo sharp at 7 A.M. Snacks included. > > Carry your lunch and water. Dress suitably. For more, call Sagar: > +91-9930271732. > > Regards, > BGFI > 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] BGFI’s Visit to The Nehru Planetarium & to the exhibition titled 'Closed Eyes Open Minds'
Dear All, Greetings from Blind Graduates Forum of India (BGFI)! This Sunday, we invite you along with family / friends to a show at the Nehru Planetarium followed by a walk through an Art Exhibition. Wouldn’t it be a magnificent experience “feeling the art” – paintings which even the blind can see? Happen to hear about the Pune artist Chintamani Hasabnis's paintings? It was the sight of a visually challenged lady crossing a busy road in Pune that made Hasabnis think of how he could help the visually Challenged enjoy a visual art like painting. Hasabnis is showcasing 22 of his paintings at Mumbai's Nehru Centre in an exhibition titled 'Closed Eyes Open Minds'. Part of the proceeds will be used to aid the visually challenged, including making books in Braille for them. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Feeling-the-art-this-artist-makes-paintings-even-the-blind-can-see/articleshow/49122467.cms Details of the Event: Date: Sunday, October, 4, 2015 Time: 2:00 p.m. @ Elphinstone Station 2:45 p.m. @ Nehru Planetarium, Those wishing to join in the group to walk through the exhibition directly may do so around 4:30 p.m. The ticket per adult for the show at the Planetarium is Rs.60/- and for children is Rs.40/- Those carrying their proof of Disability can expect a discount in the ticket price. For queries and registration, feel free to connect with Sagar Soda on 9930271732. We urge you to confirm your participation at the earliest in order for us to make prior arrangements. Looking forward to seeing you there! Regards, The BGFI Team 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] Graduates and Readers Felicitation By BGFI!
Dear all, Greetings from Blind Graduates' Forum of India! On Saturday, October 24th, 2015, the Blind Graduates' Forum of India proposes to felicitate fresh blind graduates in Mumbai who have graduated in the academic year 2014-2015. In this connection, we cordially invite all the new graduates to get in touch with us on or before October 17th, 2015, on any one of the mobile numbers mentioned at the bottom of the mail. Should you be aware of any new blind graduates who are not members of the list, kindly provide information about them as well. Continuing our tradition of celebrating the Readers Day annually, we also invite blind individuals to bring along their readers / scribes who will be felicitated on that day. Please inform us of the names of the readers or scribes whom you wish to bring along on or before the above mentioned date on the mobile numbers given below. Vishnu Ramchandani can be reached on 9757244292. Alternately, you could connect with Sanjeev Choudhri on 9820637390. Note: it would be preferred if one graduate brings one reader/ scribe along. We look forward to a wholehearted participation! Regards, The BGFI Team 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] BGFI October Session - An Interaction with Mr. Ramkrishna at the Graduates and Readers Felicitation!
Dear All, Greetings from Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)! Blind Graduates Forum of India is honored to be hosting the graduates and readers / Scribes’ Day this October. This annual event aims at encouraging more and more visually challenged pursue their higher education, and expressing our gratitude to readers who have been selflessly opening up the printed world and to scribes / writers who contribute to shape the future of the students. Wouldn’t this be a great opportunity to meet with the man who reached the position of General Manager in IDBI? We take pleasure in inviting you to an inspirational talk by Mr. K. Ramakrishna, as we celebrate Readers Day to recognize the contribution of readers for visually impaired, and felicitate fresh graduates. Date: Saturday, October 24, 2015. Time: 3 P.M. to 6 P.M. Venue: Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan basement hall, Jagannathrao Bosale Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021 - opposite Mantralay. The venue can be conveniently reached by bus root number 138 from CST Station as well as 138/100 from Churchgate station. Share taxi Services are also available from both these railway stations. About our Speaker: Mr. K Ramkrishna retired as a General Manager at IDBI had been involved in leading a team carrying out commercial appraisal of industrial projects in select industries, viz. Iron & Steel, Petroleum Refining, Petrochemicals, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals and Infrastructure including Telecom, Power, Special Economic Zone and Civil Aviation. He has been a regular visiting faculty at various Management Institutes in Mumbai where he teaches highly quantitative subjects, viz. Advanced Financial Management, Risk Analysis, Equity Research, Project Finance, etc. An interaction with such an Achiever will surely enlighten us and help the graduates pursue their passion and inspire them to build a strong career. We look forward to having you there! Regards, The BGFI Team. 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] BGFI's Upcoming :Live Session! "Masti Ke Liya Kuch Bhi Karega"!
Dear All, Greetings from Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)! As part of our upcoming fun-filled sharing Session, we invite you to join us for BGFI's live "Masti Ke Liya Kuch Bhi Karega"! We welcome you to showcase your talent either solo or group by playing instruments, singing, reciting poetry, stand-up comedy, dancing, mimicry or anything crazy to entertain the audience. If you would just like to be a member of the audience and listen to these Talented performers, that is fine too! You won't want to miss your Fellow friends as they showcase their talent, would you? Key points to note for the participants / performers: 1. Solo Participants will have a maximum of 5 minutes to showcase their talent 2. Group participants will have a maximum of 10 minutes 3. A group can comprise of maximum of 5 members 4. You would be required to make arrangements for whatever you would need for your participation. 5. BGFI will make arrangements for the sound system (mike, speakers, jack for instruments) 6. Register yourself to showcase your talent by clicking on the below link 7. Only one member of a performing team is required to register on behalf of the group. 8. BGFI may change the above guidelines for the participants depending upon the number of registrations and type of talent. Both professional and amateur artists are welcome. So do not hesitate, just click on the link below for registering yourself or your team and start your preparations immediately! Creativity at its best always gains appreciation. The last date for registration is 21st November, 2015. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KEB1V7tMFIpS0q4hxKUKMCXmfE5zCcdcPI0ObdsRa7s/viewform?usp=send_form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KEB1V7tMFIpS0q4hxKUKMCXmfE5zCcdcPI0ObdsRa7s/viewform?usp=send_form>For queries or assistance on registration ... feel free to call the following persons of BGFI: Shaila D'Souza: 9820708023 Payal Jethra: 7303448295 Date, venue and other details of the Event will be posted shortly! Hurry! Register soon to avoid getting disheartened! Cheers! The BGFI team 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] BGFI's November Event: Live Session! "Masti Ke Liya Kuch Bhi Karega"!
Dear All, Greetings from Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)! As part of our upcoming fun-filled sharing Session, we invite you to join us for BGFI's live "Masti Ke Liya Kuch Bhi Karega"! We welcome you to showcase your talent in our next program in November - either solo or group performance by playing instruments, singing, reciting poetry, stand-up comedy, dancing, mimicry or anything crazy to entertain the audience. If you would just like to be a member of the audience and listen to these Talented performers, that is fine too! You won't want to miss your fellow friends as they showcase their talent, would you? Key points to note for the participants / performers: 1. Solo Participants will have a maximum of 5 minutes to showcase their talent 2. Group participants will have a maximum of 10 minutes 3. A group can comprise of maximum of 5 members 4. You would be required to make arrangements for whatever you would need for your participation. 5. BGFI will make arrangements for the sound system (mike, speakers, jack for instruments) 6. Register yourself to showcase your talent by clicking on the below link. 7. Only one member of a performing team is required to register on behalf of the group. 8. BGFI may change the above guidelines for the participants depending upon the number of registrations and type of talent. Both professional and amateur artists are welcome. So do not hesitate, just click on the link below for registering yourself or your team and start your preparations immediately! Creativity at its best always gains appreciation. Please note this is a talent showcase only and not a competition. Details of the Event Date : Saturday, 28th November 2015 Time: 3 P.M. to 6 P.M. Venue: Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan basement hall, Jagannathrao Bosale Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021 - opposite Mantralay. The venue can be conveniently reached by bus root number 138 from CST Station as well as 138/100 from Churchgate station. Share taxi Services are also available from both these railway stations. Last date for registration: 21st November, 2015. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KEB1V7tMFIpS0q4hxKUKMCXmfE5zCcdcPI0ObdsRa7s/viewform?usp=send_form For queries or assistance on registration ... feel free to call the following persons of BGFI: Shaila D'Souza: 9820708023 Payal Jethra: 7303448295 Registration is required in order to participate and help us organize the event better for you. Hurry! Register soon to avoid getting disheartened! Cheers! The BGFI team 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] Fwd: BGFI's November Event: Live Session! "Masti Ke Liya Kuch Bhi Karega"!
Hi All Kindly register urgently at the following link to confirm your participation and help us plan this event better - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KEB1V7tMFIpS0q4hxKUKMCXmfE5zCcdcPI0ObdsRa7s/viewform?usp=send_form The Last Registration date is 25th November 2015. For queries or assistance on registration ... feel free to call the following persons of BGFI: Shaila D'Souza: 9820708023 Payal Jethra: 7303448295 Also anybody who is interested in anchoring the show can contact the above persons. We welcome all of you to join us and make this event a success!! You can visit the following link for the details too - http://bgfi.in/?p=29 Cheers BGFI Team. -- Forwarded message -- From: "Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)" Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2015 08:29:19 +0530 Subject: BGFI's November Event: Live Session! "Masti Ke Liya Kuch Bhi Karega"! To: accessindia , list , sayeverything Cc: bgfiec Dear All, Greetings from Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)! As part of our upcoming fun-filled sharing Session, we invite you to join us for BGFI's live "Masti Ke Liya Kuch Bhi Karega"! We welcome you to showcase your talent in our next program in November - either solo or group performance by playing instruments, singing, reciting poetry, stand-up comedy, dancing, mimicry or anything crazy to entertain the audience. If you would just like to be a member of the audience and listen to these Talented performers, that is fine too! You won't want to miss your fellow friends as they showcase their talent, would you? Key points to note for the participants / performers: 1. Solo Participants will have a maximum of 5 minutes to showcase their talent 2. Group participants will have a maximum of 10 minutes 3. A group can comprise of maximum of 5 members 4. You would be required to make arrangements for whatever you would need for your participation. 5. BGFI will make arrangements for the sound system (mike, speakers, jack for instruments) 6. Register yourself to showcase your talent by clicking on the below link. 7. Only one member of a performing team is required to register on behalf of the group. 8. BGFI may change the above guidelines for the participants depending upon the number of registrations and type of talent. Both professional and amateur artists are welcome. So do not hesitate, just click on the link below for registering yourself or your team and start your preparations immediately! Creativity at its best always gains appreciation. Please note this is a talent showcase only and not a competition. Details of the Event Date : Saturday, 28th November 2015 Time: 3 P.M. to 6 P.M. Venue: Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan basement hall, Jagannathrao Bosale Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021 - opposite Mantralay. The venue can be conveniently reached by bus root number 138 from CST Station as well as 138/100 from Churchgate station. Share taxi Services are also available from both these railway stations. Last date for registration: 21st November, 2015. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KEB1V7tMFIpS0q4hxKUKMCXmfE5zCcdcPI0ObdsRa7s/viewform?usp=send_form For queries or assistance on registration ... feel free to call the following persons of BGFI: Shaila D'Souza: 9820708023 Payal Jethra: 7303448295 Registration is required in order to participate and help us organize the event better for you. Hurry! Register soon to avoid getting disheartened! Cheers! The BGFI team 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] BGFI November session - Importance of extensive reading by Amrut Deshmukh & Knowledge capsules on mobile apps at Kamala Mehta School for the Blind!
Dear All, Greetings from Blind Graduates Forum of India (BGFI)! To make the November knowledge sharing session an enriching experience for our members, we intend to cover two topics: 1. Importance of extensive reading by Amrut Deshmukh. 2. Knowledge capsules on mobile apps Session One Wouldn't you wish to meet with this crazy book lover. He is on an interesting mission to cultivate the habit of reading among youth - “Make India Read”. Amrut Deshmukh, C.A. by education reads one bestselling book every week and summarizes it so that one can read the same book in just 20 minutes! What is more special for us is that he also records the book summary in his own voice. To take this mission to lakhs of Indians, he has launched a Free Android App called “Booklet” available on Playstore. Please find below the link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.booklet.apphl=en Session two Have you found it difficult to use navigation in your mobile phone? Are you still apprehensive on using Mobile banking? Do you find it difficult to order food and shop online? Then this session is only for you! We will be having an introduction to a special knowledge capsule series by Ajay Minocha who will be covering all the important mobile applications both from an android and IOS user's perspective in the upcoming sessions. Details of the Event Date: Saturday, November 26th, 2016 Time: 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m Venue: Kamala Mehta School for the Blind 160, Dadasaheb Phalke Road, Dadar (E) Opp. Hindmata Cinema, Near Tata Mills Mumbai – 400014. For queries and concerns...Please feel free to contact Santosh Salian: 9930775758 of the BGFI Team. We look forward to having you with us! Regards, The BGFI Team 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] BGFI’s Tribute to Priyadarshinii - Launch of the book “MindTransformer” on Kindle and Bookshare.
Dear All, BGFI is honored to launch the book “MindTransformer” By Priyadarshinii on Bookshare. . You will recall the enlightening April 2016 Knowledge Sharing session with BGFI on Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) at Kamala Mehta School Dadar. She had wished to make this book available in accessible format and Ms. Madhuri, her mother supported in fulfilling her wish. Priyadarshinii is no more with us. However her inspiring perspectives and experiences will enlighten us for ever. this Is BGFI’s humble tribute to her. We thank the Bookshare team for facilitating and supporting us in publishing the book for over 2.3 lakh print disabled worldwide. A little more about the author- Priyadarshinii Was a certified master practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. She had used her skills at high performance to coach more than 500 individuals to be successful in their goals, be it their career, relationship, finance, health, personality, etc. Most of the time, one Conversation with her client has enable them to be confident, opportunistic & blissful in life. She had authored a deeply inspirational and philosophical book - “MindTransformer”. This book has been greatly reviewed by Mr. Dyaneshwar Mulay – Consul General of India, New York. He writes, “Priyadarshinii is brilliant in her observations about people, life and experiences, but what strikes the most is her sensitivity and Deeply philosophical conclusions along with her empathy to others.” Since 2011, Priyadarshinii was suffering from a rare & incurable disease called MPGN-2 which leads to loss of vision, mobility, motor functions & eventually ... life. Smilingly fighting a long battle with her incurable condition, Priyadarshinii's inspirational soul departed for heavenly aboard in August . You can download the book from the below link. Just download, unzip in a new folder and open from FS reader or any other daisy book reader to read it. https://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/1428560?returnPath=L3NlYXJjaD9tb2R1bGVOYW1lPXB1YmxpYyZrZXl3b3JkPU1pbmQgdHJhbnNmb3JtZXIg Please get in touch with Bookshare team if you are still not a member of any accessible library. You are missing something invaluable. Regards, The BGFI Team 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] ***Visit to Chhhatrapati Shivaji Vastu Sangrahalaya***
Hi all, Greetings from The Blind Graduates Forum of India (BGFI)! BGFI is back with yet another interesting program with a visit to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya! About the Museum: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, formerly known as the Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, is one of the premier art and history museum in India. Situated on the southern tip of Mumbai on the 'Crescent Site', the Museum building is a fine example of the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. Today this building is listed as a Grade I Heritage Building and has been awarded the '2010 UNESCO Asia – Pacific Heritage Award' for Cultural Heritage Conservation. It has been awarded first place for Heritage Building Maintenance by the Indian Heritage Society. The Museum offers a perfect leisure day out for all its visitors where you can engage with a world-class art collection and participate in fun-n-learn activities. The Museum has almost 30 artefacts with a detailed audio description available for each and every artefact, thus making this a very interesting as well as fully accessible experience for persons with vision impairment. So what are you waiting for? Join us for a fun-filled experience on the 24th of December 2016 at 10:30am. There is no entry fee for persons with vision impairment yet a charge of 40 rupees shall be payable for availing the audio description service. As it will be a day off for certain Museum staff, we encourage participants to come with their escorts if possible. There's an entry fee of 70 rupees for every escort. The museum can be conveniently reached by taking Bus 111 from CST and bus 106 from Chirchgate stations or by taxi service. The slots are limited so please register yourself by giving a call to Santosh (+919930775758) or Abhimanyu (+919819259421). Regards, The BGFI team 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] BGFI January session: a discussion on the RPD act 2016
Dear All, Blind Graduates Forum of India is honoured to be hosting a panel discussion on the new RPD act 2016 to spread awareness about the key changes in the new law along with its merits and demerits for persons with disabilities. As the panellists, Mr. Amar Jain, Ms. Shilpi Kapoor and Mr. Rajesh Asudani will be engaging in a thought-provoking discussion on the law followed by a Q&A session for the participants. Date: 14th January 2017 Time: 3pm-5pm Venue: Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan basement hall, Jagannathrao Bosale Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021 - opposite Mantralay. The venue can be conveniently reached by bus root number 138 from CST Station as well as 138/100 from Churchgate station. Share taxi Services are also available from both these railway stations. About our speakers: Mr Amar Jain is an alumnus of the Government Law College Mumbai. He currently works as a corporate Loyer with a reputed law firm in Mumbai. Ms. Shilpi Kapoor Is a highly successful entrepreneur who currently heads Barrier Break. Barrier Break provides a comprehensive set of products and services to make life easier for persons with disabilities. Shilpi has actively contributed with her inputs from time to time for the formation of the new law. Mr. Rajesh Asudani has written a dissertation on disability laws in India and is at present conducting further research on the topic. He has also actively contributed towards the making of the new law in form of various constructive suggestions and ideas. Rajesh currently works with the Reserve Bank of India as a Class-I officer. We look forward to having you with us in large number and make this cession fruitful! Regards, The BGFI Team 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] BGFI's Picnic 2017- weekend visit to an army base workshop & Overnight camp at Valhi village near Pune!
Dear All, February couldn’t get more fantastic with the upcoming BGFI visit to Army Base Workshop at Pune followed by an overnight camp on Saturday, 11th, & Sunday, 12th February 2017. ! Let us all come together, with Families, friends, and partners to experience the excitement of the Annual BGFI picnic! Registration open till 31st January. After the phenomenal visit to Zbac Adventure, last winter, this time We have collaborated with Adventures Beyond Barriers (ABBF) to bring to you a very different overnight camping experience. Army Base Workshop tour at Pune: Wouldn’t you be delighted to understand how the powerful battle Tanks, Armored Vehicles, etc. are manufactured and how it amplifies the might of the Indian Army? How advance technology and extraordinary human collaboration makes our Indian Jawans among the most powerful ones in the world? About the camp site: The campsite is nestled in the picturesque terrain of Velhe village, Overlooking the Gunjavne dam spread over 125 acres of land in close vicinity of Pune. It is situated on a mountain top and has a restaurant, a conference hall, and portable toilet blocks. All these facilities will offer you a comfortable and relaxing experience. What you can look forward to: - Tent pitching and camping - Interact with ABBF Ambassador Everester Kuntal Joshi, the 1st Vegan to climb the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest. - Campfire - Experiential Outdoor Games and Activities - Swimming or enjoying in the beutiful lake What will be provided: • - Camping gear and equipment: Tents, sleeping bags, carry mats. • - Certified Instructors and Outdoor Educators from ABBF equipped with First Aid. • The camp site is a secure place for adults and children. There will be a wilderness first aid responder available at the site during the program. • - Meals during the event: morning and evening Tea/coffee, Veg breakfast, Lunch and Dinner • - Life jackets for swimming. • - Departure from Mumbai will be at around 6 a.m. on Saturday, 11th February and arrival around 8 pm, on Sunday 12th February. • - Registered participants will be informed of other specific details and departure location in due course of time. The discounted price per person is Rs.2000/- which has been made as a special rate for the BGFI group. The cost includes: • - Transportation by Bus • - Meals & accommodation from the breakfast of Saturday, 11th February to Lunch of Sunday, 12th February • - Other camping giers specified above The Cost Excludes: • - Mineral Water / Cold Drinks / Personal expenses of any kind. • - Medical expenses other than first aid – in case incurred at the camp. • - Any other charges not mentioned in the above list. How to register and make the payment? * Participants need to transfer the amount (preferably the entire sum of Rs2000/- per head by 31st January, 2017 into the account given below * Alternatively, you may pay Rs1000/- to confirm your registration by 31st January, 2017, remaining may be paid on or before 11th February Morning, 2017). * Please note the amount of Rs1000/- paid for registration to book your seat is non-refundable. BGFI Account details to transfer the amount: A/C Holder Name: Blind Graduates Forum of India A/C No.: 1721375677 Central Bank of India, Mumbai Main Office Branch IFSC Code: CBIN0280621 BGFI holds the right to make modifications to the above for the benefit of the group. For queries, confirmation and payment details, please call the following persons of BGFI: Payal Jethra: 73034 48295 Santosh Salian: 99307 75758 Don't wait for the deadline, we always have booking more than the capacity. The registration is on first come first serve basis. Do Confirm your participation and make payments before Tuesday, January 31st, 2017. Looking forward to having you with us!!! Cheers, the BGFI Team Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] BGFI's Picnic 2017- weekend visit to an army base workshop & Overnight camp at Valhi village near Pune!
Hi all, Please note that you can also pay for the picnic through your Paytm Wallet. Just transfer the amount to Ajay Minocha (9584076767) through your paytm wallet and confirm your registration by calling either Payal or Santosh. Regards, The BGFI Team On 1/21/17, Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI) wrote: > Dear All, > > February couldn’t get more fantastic with the upcoming BGFI visit to > Army Base Workshop at Pune followed by an overnight camp on Saturday, > 11th, & Sunday, 12th February 2017. ! Let us all come together, with > Families, friends, and partners to experience the excitement of the > Annual BGFI picnic! Registration open till 31st January. > > After the phenomenal visit to Zbac Adventure, last winter, this time > We have collaborated with Adventures Beyond Barriers (ABBF) to bring > to you a very different overnight camping experience. > > Army Base Workshop tour at Pune: > > Wouldn’t you be delighted to understand how the powerful battle Tanks, > Armored > Vehicles, etc. are manufactured and how it amplifies the might of the > Indian Army? How advance technology and extraordinary human > collaboration makes our Indian Jawans among the most powerful ones in > the world? > > About the camp site: > > The campsite is nestled in the picturesque terrain of Velhe village, > Overlooking the Gunjavne dam spread over 125 acres of land in close > vicinity of Pune. It is situated on a mountain top and has a > restaurant, a conference hall, and portable toilet blocks. All these > facilities will offer you a comfortable and relaxing experience. > > What you can look forward to: > > - Tent pitching and camping > - Interact with ABBF Ambassador Everester Kuntal Joshi, the 1st > Vegan to climb the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest. > - Campfire > - Experiential Outdoor Games and Activities > - Swimming or enjoying in the beutiful lake > > What will be provided: > > • - Camping gear and equipment: Tents, sleeping bags, carry mats. > • - Certified Instructors and Outdoor Educators from ABBF > equipped with First Aid. > • The camp site is a secure place for adults and children. > There will be a > wilderness first aid responder available at the site during the program. > • - Meals during the event: morning and evening Tea/coffee, > Veg breakfast, Lunch and Dinner > • - Life jackets for swimming. > • - Departure from Mumbai will be at around 6 a.m. on > Saturday, 11th February and arrival around 8 pm, on Sunday 12th February. > • - Registered participants will be informed of other > specific details and departure location in due course of time. > > The discounted price per person is Rs.2000/- which has been made as a > special rate for the BGFI group. > > The cost includes: > • - Transportation by Bus > • - Meals & accommodation from the breakfast of Saturday, > 11th February to Lunch of Sunday, 12th February > • - Other camping giers specified above > > The Cost Excludes: > > • - Mineral Water / Cold Drinks / Personal expenses of any kind. > • - Medical expenses other than first aid – in case incurred > at the camp. > • - Any other charges not mentioned in the above list. > > How to register and make the payment? > * Participants need to transfer the amount (preferably the entire sum of > Rs2000/- per head by 31st January, 2017 into the account given below > * Alternatively, you may pay Rs1000/- to confirm your registration by > 31st January, 2017, remaining may be paid on or before 11th February > Morning, 2017). > * Please note the amount of Rs1000/- paid for registration to book > your seat is non-refundable. > > BGFI Account details to transfer the amount: > A/C Holder Name: Blind Graduates Forum of India > A/C No.: 1721375677 >Central Bank of India, Mumbai Main Office Branch >IFSC Code: CBIN0280621 > > BGFI holds the right to make modifications to the above for the > benefit of the group. > > For queries, confirmation and payment details, please call the > following persons of BGFI: > > Payal Jethra: 73034 48295 > Santosh Salian: 99307 75758 > > Don't wait for the deadline, we always have booking more than the > capacity. The registration is on first come first serve basis. Do > Confirm your participation and make payments before Tuesday, January > 31st, 2017. > > Looking forward to having you with us!!! > > Cheers, > the BGFI Team > Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.acces
[AI] BGFI's Picnic 2017- weekend visit to an army base workshop & Overnight camp at Valhi village near Pune!
Hi All, Hurry! Last few Seats available for the picnic! February couldn’t get more fantastic with the upcoming BGFI visit to Army Base Workshop at Pune followed by an overnight camp on Saturday, 11th, & Sunday, 12th February 2017. ! Let us all come together, with Families, friends, and partners to experience the excitement of the Annual BGFI picnic! After the phenomenal visit to Zbac Adventure, last winter, this time We have collaborated with Adventures Beyond Barriers (ABBF) to bring to you a very different overnight camping experience. Army Base Workshop tour at Pune: Wouldn’t you be delighted to understand how the powerful battle Tanks, Armored Vehicles, etc. are manufactured and how it amplifies the might of the Indian Army? How advance technology and extraordinary human collaboration makes our Indian Jawans among the most powerful ones in the world? About the camp site: The campsite is nestled in the picturesque terrain of Velhe village, Overlooking the Gunjavne dam spread over 125 acres of land in close vicinity of Pune. It is situated on a mountain top and has a restaurant, a conference hall, and portable toilet blocks. All these facilities will offer you a comfortable and relaxing experience. What you can look forward to: - Tent pitching and camping - Interact with ABBF Ambassador Everester Kuntal Joshi, the 1st Vegan to climb the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest. - Campfire - Experiential Outdoor Games and Activities - Swimming or enjoying in the beutiful lake There is much more, what is the fun if we reveal the secret right away! What will be provided: • - Camping gear and equipment: Tents, sleeping bags, carry mats. • - Certified Instructors and Outdoor Educators from ABBF equipped with First Aid. • The camp site is a secure place for adults and children. There will be a wilderness first aid responder available at the site during the program. • - Meals during the event: morning and evening Tea/coffee, Veg breakfast, Lunch and Dinner • - Life jackets for swimming. • - Departure from Mumbai will be at around 6 a.m. on Saturday, 11th February and arrival around 8 pm, on Sunday 12th February. • - Registered participants will be informed of other specific details and departure location in due course of time. The discounted price per person is Rs.2000/- which has been made as a special rate for the BGFI group. The cost includes: • - Transportation by Bus • - Meals & accommodation from the breakfast of Saturday, 11th February to Lunch of Sunday, 12th February • - Other camping giers specified above The Cost Excludes: • - Mineral Water / Cold Drinks / Personal expenses of any kind. • - Medical expenses other than first aid – in case incurred at the camp. • - Any other charges not mentioned in the above list. How to register and make the payment? * Participants need to transfer the amount (preferably the entire sum of Rs2000/- per head into the account given below * Alternatively, you may pay Rs1000/- to confirm your registration right away & the remaining may be paid on or before 11th February Morning, 2017). * Please note the amount of Rs1000/- paid for registration to book your seat is non-refundable. BGFI Account details to transfer the amount: A/C Holder Name: Blind Graduates Forum of India A/C No.: 1721375677 Central Bank of India, Mumbai Main Office Branch IFSC Code: CBIN0280621 Payment through Paytm- For Paytm, just transfer the amount to Ajay Minocha (9584076767) through your paytm wallet and confirm your registration by calling either Payal or Santosh. BGFI holds the right to make modifications to the above for the benefit of the group. For queries, confirmation and payment details, please call the following persons of BGFI: Payal Jethra: 73034 48295 Santosh Salian: 99307 75758 The registration is on first come first serve basis. Please note that in the event of any cancellations; participants may be free to register a friend or a relative as a replacement but the amount paid will not be refunded. Each participant will be allowed one escort - payment for the escort is the same as the participant. Registrations will be closed once the number of participants exceeds the number of seats in the bus. Registered participants will be informed of further details as well as departure details in due course of time. Looking forward to having you with us!!! Cheers, the BGFI Team 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
[AI] Important instructions for BGFI picnic participants
HI all, Let’s get ready to have another unique picnic experience! Important information for all those who are coming for the BGFI Picnic. • We start from Dadar East at 6:00 am on 11th February. Meeting point is in front of Swami Narayan Temple. Remember we head straight to the Army Base Workshop and they definitely expect us to be punctual. • The bus will stop at Navi Mumbai; Vashi station & Panvel McDonalds. People joining from these stops need to inform us in advance. • People staying far may plan to stay with friends / relatives overnight close by to avoid morning rush. • Carry the right change to pay the picnic cost while boarding in case you have not paid fully. What to bring: Our aim is to show you how to camp. Hence, a few things are ESSENTIAL for every individual to carry so that you have a smile on your face: • Bag: A SMALL sturdy backpack that keeps your hands free to store ALL your belongings. Fold your clothes and arrange them properly to distribute the weight evenly on your back. • An Open Mind: mother nature and the outdoors are unpredictable. Despite best preparations, due to climatic factors our schedule may not go as planned but would work in the best interest of our group. In such an event, spirits mustn’t get dampened but be eager to explore something new. • Hydration: MINIMUM 3 liters of water at all times. • Footwear: Strong and comfortable closed Shoes and an extra pair of socks. • Comfortable clothing: Considering the winter, two T- shirts, 2 pants and a pair of warm clothes should be ideal. Do remember the innerwears! • Personal medication: Any personal medication that you require. We will have a wilderness first aid responder at the camp in case required. • The night will be cold but we will provide a sleeping bag. • Tooth brush, toothpaste, comb, hand sanitizer, mosquito repellant and tissues. An extra water bottle helps in rationing water and keeping it light. • Light: A powerful torch with extra batteries for those who might need it. • Light Food: While some like to sleep at night, some like to stay up talking to people. That's when those packets of chips, biscuits, samosas and munchies come out. We love this part too! Apart from the delicious stuff some people get, conversations spark too and before you know it, it’s sunrise! Let’s prepare well for a great experience! Do message / call in case of any queries. Regards, Team BGFI 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] BGFI invites Android & IOS users to make bhim app accessible.
Dear All, Blind Graduates Forum of India (BGFI) is in the midst of meetings and discussions with National Payments Corporation of India for making the recently launched popular BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money app accessible. It is available on both IOS and Android platforms. We have already had an initial meeting with their technical team and they are keen on working on it. For this, we invite technical experts and visually challenged users to download the app. Please share your observations and accessibility issues by Sunday, 26th February 2017 on this mail chain. We will then consolidate and share the same with app developers. This will enable all of us make safer mobile based transactions. About BHIM- BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money - Bhim App) Is a Mobile App developed by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), based on the Unified Payment Interface (UPI). It was launched by Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, at a Digi Dhan programme at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi on 30 December 2016. It has been named after Bhim Rao Ambedkar and is intended to facilitate e-payments directly through banks and as part of the 2016 Indian banknote demonetisation and drive towards cashless transactions. You can read more about it on - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BHIM Regards, The BGFI Team 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] BGFI March session- Financial Portfolio Management & Superfast mobile: Using Bluetooth keyboard and voice recognition!
Dear All, As the financial year comes to a close, BGFI is delighted to have an INVESTMENT AWARENESS PROGRAM. During the program, we would be highlighting the importance & steps of proper financial decisions, discuss the right Investment strategies to follow, evaluate the financial products available in the market and suggest best strategies/products that deserve to be considered. This program will be conducted by PRUDENT CAS LTD in association with FRANKLIN TEMPLETON ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY. Topics to be covered • comprehensive financial products and solutions encompassing Mutual Funds, Debt instruments, Life & General Insurance, • Financial Portfolio Management Services, • Real Estate. • Online client portal access, • Portfolio tracking and Execution services • Superfast mobile: Using Bluetooth keyboard and voice recognition! BGFI had earlier hosted an introductory session on using smart phones. Continuing with our series of mobile capsules, this time we will cover the use of Bluetooth keyboard and voice recognition. This includes gestures using physical blue tooth keyboard & voice commands and voice to text input. to increase speed while using smart phones. BGFI is on face book & twitter now! Like us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/Blind-Graduates-forum-of-India-BGFI-1830653997215702/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blind_grads Details of the session: Date: Saturday, 11th March, 2017 Time: 3pm-6pm Venue: Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan basement hall, Jagannathrao Bosale Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021 - opposite Mantralay. The Venue can be conveniently reached by bus root number 138 from CST Station as well as 138/100 from Churchgate station. Share taxi Services are also available from both these railway stations. This session is certainly going to be one you wouldn’t want to miss! We look forward to having you with us Regards, The BGFI Team 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] BGFI Picnic 2017!!!
Hi all, Though its slightly delayed, Please find a short note below sharing our experience at BGFI's recent picnic. On a calm and refreshing morning of 11 Feb, The BGFI team was all set for yet another exciting picnic with above 40 participants from all parts of Mumbai. The fact that more than 30 participants were blind didn’t hamper anybody’s excitement as they were set to have wonderful weekend with their friends. The excitement increased manifold when the group arrived at its first destination which was The Ammunitions factory in Khadki, Pune. The group spent next few hours learning about the manufacturing process of the battel tanks. Barring 1-2 people, it was a completely new experience for almost all of the participants. The fact that they were allowed to touch every part of a tank and a running machine was stopped just to show its working to the visually impaired made it completely inclusive and informative. The staff at factory was also thrilled to meet so many visually impaired persons who are well settled in their lives and they left no stone unturned to ensure that the participants had a good time. After a scrumptious lunch, the next stop was a camp side in Velhe village near Pune. The Idea was to provide a real camping experience to the participants. As our partners, The Adventures Beyond Barriers Foundation did a wonderful job at organising the camping. the evening was well spent with the participants learning tent pitching followed by a lot of fun-filled group activities and a bonfire. Come the morning, the participants were all set for a short treck and water activities. Everyone felt a sense of responsibility and teamwork during the raft-building competition. It was a grate enjoyment to float in the lake using same rafts which were built by the participants. For a lot of them, it was the first time they were in waters and they made the most of this opportunity. As all wonderful things come to an end, The group returned to Mumbai on Sunday night with countless memories to cherish and a whole bunch of new friends to hang out with in future. We are especially thankful to the Adventures Beyond Barriers Foundation who ensured that every participant gets to enjoy every activity regardless his/her disability. We look forward to increase our collaboration in future. Thanks and regards, The BGFI Team 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] BGFI June session- Accessible Travel & Tourism followed by A mobile capsule on travel app!
Dear All, Have you ever dreamed of a holiday that is more enjoyable for the disabled? BGFI as part of its Knowledge sharing session for the month of June will have on board Planet Abled and Enable Travel to give you a chance to make that dream come true. Read on to know more about Planet Abled & Enable Travel and their speakers. As part of our mobile capsule, we will be discussing an ap that is designed for accessible Travel bookings and holidays. About our speakers: Her not so good travel experiences of travelling with her parents with Disabilities led, Neha Arora, to start Planet Abled. With a totally un Utilized degree up her sleeve Neha worked with companies like HCL, Nokia & Adobe before taking the plunge to answer to the call of her purpose in Life. Because when it comes to people with disabilities indulging in travel And leisure activities, no avenues were available and a huge gap existed in the society. Debolin Sen is Head - Enable Travel. He is a media marketing & advertising professional with rich cross-category experience of over 18 years, having been Associated with exciting start-ups and well-known global companies. He's worked with J Walter Thompson, Book My Show, Lonely Planet, to name a few. Enable Travel, powered by Cox and Kings is India’s first Accessible holiday Specialist with a national footprint across 15 cities. Continuing with our series of mobile capsules, this time we will cover the use of apps for accessible Travel bookings and holidays! BGFI is on face book & twitter now! Like us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/Blind-Graduates-forum-of-India-BGFI-1830653997215702/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blind_grads Details of the event: Date: Saturday, 10th June, 2017. Time: 3 to 6 p.m. Venue National Association for the Blind (NAB), 11/12, Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Road, Worli Seaface, Mumbai – 400 030 For more information, call Santosh Salian on 9930775758 This session is certainly going to be one you wouldn’t want to miss! We look forward to having you with us Regards, The BGFI Team The list has now migrated to www.accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in You should now post to the id: a...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.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] BGFI’s Visit to the Nehru Science Centre on Saturday, 22nd July, 2017!
Dear All, How will you feel if a skeleton sitting on a bicycle starts imitating you when you start paddling your bicycle? This is an exhibit in the Human & Machine gallery at Mumbai’s Nehru Science Centre, which gives exciting experience to visitors. Come & Enjoy the thrill! After our interesting visits to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya and the Nehru Planetorium last year, This July, Blind Graduates Forum of India(BGFI) invites you to join us as we walk through the Exhibition Gallery at Mumbai’s Nehru Science Centre. The Science Centre incorporates innovative ways to communicate science to enthuse, entertain, initiate, excite and bring the developments of science & technology to the doorstep of common people for prosperity, awareness, and improving the quality of life. Do you have a love of science and want to learn more about the growth of science and technology and their applications? This might just be your opportunity to understand the landmarks in the development of science, technology and industry. • Please whatsapp or call Santosh Salian on 9930775758 to register yourself and your volunteer on or before Thursday, 20th July, 2017. • Registeration is manditory since volunteers need to be arranged for. • There is no entrey fee for Visually challenged members. However, we encourage participants to come with their escorts if possible. There's an entry fee of 50 rupees for every escort. Details of the event: Date: Saturday, 22nd July, 2017. Time: 10:15 a.m. Tentitive time of tour (depending upon intrest of members): Between 2 to 4 hours. Meeting place: Main entrence of the Science Centre. • Canteen facility is available within the centre. How to Reach Nehru Science Centre? The Centre can be reached by public transport i.e. train, bus, taxi or private vehicles. It is situated on Dr. E. Moses Road between Mahalaxmi Rly. Station on the South and Worli Naka on the North at a distance of about 1 km from either end. The nearest bus stop is Jijamata Nagar. The nearest railway stations - Mahalaxmi (Western Rly.), Byculla (Central Rly.); Bus Routes - 50, 80 (Ltd.), 91(Ltd.), 124, 154, 164, 165, 168, 172, 351. This experience is certainly going to be one you wouldn’t want to miss! Like us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/Blind-Graduates-forum-of-India-BGFI-1830653997215702/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blind_grads We look forward to having you with us Regards, The BGFI Team The list has now migrated to www.accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in You should now post to the id: a...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.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] BGFI - One day Trek to Ajoba Fort on 15th August 2017!
Dear Enthusiasts, Greetings from the Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI) and Young Zingaro Trekking Club (YZ)! This August, we are back with an opportunity which will be an exciting and thrilling experience for all you out there. Continuing with our yearly adventurous outdoor activity, this time also we bring to you an opportunity to have a time of yours with nature along with your friends. Yes, that’s our plan for this August too. Like always, our plan is to give you a thrilling trekking experience. here are the details of the One Day Trek: Date: Tuesday, 15th August, 2017. Trek Location: Ajoba (near Shahpur on Nashik highway) Boarding / drop destination: Asangaon Station. Reporting Time:7 A.M near the ticket counter. Participants can board the train to Asangoan station from CST station at 5 A.M, from Dadar station at 5-18 A.M, and from Thane station at 5-55 A.M. the train will reach Asangoan at 7 A.M. About the trek location: The Ajoba or Ajaparvat (Grandfather Mountain). is near Shahpur on Nashik highway. Known to be one of the highest peaks in its range and toughest treks in Maharashtra. Ajoba and its surroundings are very picturesque. Ajoba is famous for the Valmiki rishi ashram where goddess sita was said to be staying after being separated from lord rama. Please note the following: 1. Participants will be required to buy their return train tickets from their respective boarding point to Asangaon Station. 2. A nominal amount of RS 150 for our visually impaired friends and RS 300 for our sighted escorts will Zbe payable. 3. The cost will only include your pick up and drop to and from Asangaon Station and no other elements will be included. 4. Participants may bring along escorts. For those coming alone, escorts will be provided while trekking. 5. Each trekker is required to carry drinking water, packed lunch (should be dry as far as possible). 6. Make sure to be dressed appropriately (wear sports / trekking shoes, carry umbrella / raincoat as required) to enjoy this experience. Further details will be communicated to registered participants shortly. Registration is mandatory if you wish to join us for this beautiful and exciting trek. Early confirmations are needed to confirm your participation and for logistical arrangements. No registrations will be accepted after Saturday, 12th of August 2017. For further details, / participation confirmations: feel free to connect with teem members Mr. Santosh Salian: 919930775758 or TanyaBalsara: 9892000677. BGFI wishes you a very happy trekking! Regards, The BGFI Team The list has now migrated to www.accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in You should now post to the id: a...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.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] Campaign for accessible Indian currency for the blind
Dear All, The new currency notes of Rs. 50, Rs. 200 and Rs. 500 are not accessible for the blind. This will make our daily living more challenging. We would need to sensitize authorities and masses and work with them to come up with accessible Indian currency. Blind Graduates Forum of India team has initiated a few actions. Many campaigns have failed as very few people talk about it and write to authorities and hence we would need to unite to make it happen. Below are the problems identified and an action plan, would need your contribution, suggestions and leadership to have a sustained effort on this. Problems identified: • Length of all the new notes is the same, which Increases difficulty to identify and count the notes. The only way for us to identify is by feeling the length and breadth of the notes on our hands. • The variation between the new Rs. 50 note and Rs. 10 note is just 3 MM. Also the variation between the new Rs. 50 note and the new Rs. 200 note is just 4 MM, which is extremely difficult for people with visual impairment to perceive. • The bleed lines on all the relevant notes including the new Rs. 50, Rs. 200, Rs. 500 and Rs. 2000 are of no help in identifying the notes. It is also not a practical solution to count bundles of notes. An average blind person cannot feel the bleed lines readily and they get blurred with repeated use. • Coexistence of old and new currencies makes it very complex to count. Action Plan: • Invite NGOs, individuals and informal teams to unite in strengthening the voice on the subject. • Draft a letter for the Prime minister’s Office, the Prime minister and the RBI authorities by 31st August. We will share the letter template with you. You as an individual and organization can use the letter as template and send to the above authorities. • Launch a campaign on social media by 2nd September to sensitize masses. We will share the link of the Facebook and Twitter posts with you, would need your support in sharing and spreading the word. • Seek for support and guidance from competent legal experts and File a PIL by 30th September with a view to find a long-term solution on making Indian currency accessible. • Circulate contact details of Man Ki Baat for people to send their message on accessible currency to the Prime Minister one week before the next broadcast. • Collaborate with an agency or educational institute to Conduct a detail research on accessibility issues with Indian currency and propose design solutions. Please connect with us if you have an expert research and design team. • Post questions on PRS Legislative Research website and encourage parliamentarians to ask questions on accessible currency during the parliament sessions. Hoping for your active participation. Regards, Blind Graduates Forum of India The list has now migrated to www.accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in You should now post to the id: a...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
Re: [AI] Campaign for accessible Indian currency for the blind, sharing ready made letters for you
Dear all, You must have noted the mail from Blind Graduates Forum of India on the action plan to make a unified effort for accessible Indian currency for the blind. Thank you for your suggestions and interest. Here is the first step, which is sensitizing the Indian leadership for which all of us can contribute. Remember the authorities are likely to consider only if they receive hundreds of letters and mails. Therefore, it is essential that all of us as individuals and organizations contribute by investing a few valuable minutes. To make it simple for you, we have drafted 3 letters (one each for Prime minister, Prime minister’s Office and RBI Governor). It is all ready made for you to use. Please follow the below mentioned steps: 1. Download the zip file which has 3 letters from the link given below 2. Ad / type your name and credentials at the end of each of the letters. 3. Take a printout and remember to put your signatures on all the letters. 4. Send the letters to the three postal address provided below. 5. Copy the content of the letter and send separate emails to the email IDs and grievance link provided below. Here is the link to download the letters: Below are the 3 postal addresses: 1. Honorable Prime Minister of India 7 Race Course Road New Delhi-110011. 2. Honorable Prime Minister of India Web Information Manager South Block, Raisina Hill New Delhi-110011. 3. Dr. Urjit R Patel Governor Reserve Bank of India Shaheed Bhaghatsingh Road Mumbai-41. Apart from sending the letter by post, it is essential also to send the request by mail. The mails can also be used as evidence in the court to prove that the blind people across the country need accessible Indian currency, in case required. So it will be good if you could mark BGFI in CC for records. Below are the email IDs: 1. RBI urjitpa...@rbi.org.in, gover...@rbi.org.in Copy the mail to BGFI on contact.b...@gmail.com 2. Prime minister’s Office conn...@mygov.nic.in CC the mail to BGFI on contact.b...@gmail.com 3. Send your message as grievance to the Prime minister by pasting the letter content in the below online form. This is also monitered separately. http://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/interact-with-honble-pm/ Feel free to change the content of the letters if you wish to improvise. Let us know in case of any queries or issues with the links. Will appreciate if you could drop us a line if you manage to successfully send the letters. We are the best people who can raise the issue and sensitize the authorities, isn’t it? Shall we do it together then? Thanks and regards, Blind Graduates Forum of India. On 8/30/17, Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI) wrote: > Dear All, > > The new currency notes of Rs. 50, Rs. 200 and Rs. 500 are not > accessible for the blind. This will make our daily living more > challenging. We would need to sensitize authorities and masses and > work with them to come up with accessible Indian currency. Blind > Graduates Forum of India team has initiated a few actions. Many > campaigns have failed as very few people talk about it and write to > authorities and hence we would need to unite to make it happen. > > Below are the problems identified and an action plan, would need your > contribution, suggestions and leadership to have a sustained effort on > this. > > Problems identified: > • Length of all the new notes is the same, which > Increases difficulty to identify and count the notes. The only way for us > to > identify is by feeling the length and breadth of the notes on our > hands. > • The variation between the new Rs. 50 note and Rs. 10 note is > just 3 MM. Also the variation between the new Rs. 50 note and the new > Rs. 200 note is just 4 MM, which is extremely difficult for people > with visual impairment to perceive. > • The bleed lines on all the relevant notes including the new > Rs. 50, Rs. 200, Rs. 500 and Rs. 2000 are of no help in identifying > the notes. It is also not a practical solution to count bundles of > notes. An average blind person cannot feel the bleed lines readily and > they get blurred with repeated use. > • Coexistence of old and new currencies makes it very complex to > count. > > Action Plan: > • Invite NGOs, individuals and informal teams to unite in > strengthening the voice on the subject. > • Draft a letter for the Prime minister’s Office, the Prime minister > and the RBI authorities by 31st August. We will share the letter > template with you. You as an individual and organization can use the > letter as template and send to the above authorities. > • Launch a campaign on social media by 2nd September to sensitize > masses. We will share the link of the Facebook and Twitter posts with > you, would need your support in sharing and spreading the word.
[AI] Campaign for accessible Indian currency for the blind- via social media
Dear all, Thanks for your support and to those who have sent letters and e-mails to work toward making Indian currency accessible for the blind. > You must have noted the mail from Blind Graduates Forum of India on > the action plan to make a unified effort for accessible Indian > currency for the blind. Thank you for your suggestions and interest. Taking the next step, we now extend the campaign on social media to sensitize the Indian leadership and masses. We are sharing the link of the Facebook and Twitter posts with you. All we need is for you to like, share, comment, tweet and retweet through the following links Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/blindgrads/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blind_grads We will be posting more such messeges so do keep a watch by liking and following the pages. Additionally, do express your ideas on social media on the same subject. Please feel free to share the link with us. So all of us can spread the word. We are the best people who can raise the issue and sensitize the >> authorities, isn’t it? Shall we do it together then? Hoping for your active participation. Regards, >>> Blind Graduates Forum of India >>> On 9/1/17, Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI) wrote: > Dear all, > > You must have noted the mail from Blind Graduates Forum of India on > the action plan to make a unified effort for accessible Indian > currency for the blind. Thank you for your suggestions and interest. > Here is the first step, which is sensitizing the Indian leadership for > which all of us can contribute. Remember the authorities are likely to > consider only if they receive hundreds of letters and mails. > Therefore, it is essential that all of us as individuals and > organizations contribute by investing a few valuable minutes. > > To make it simple for you, we have drafted 3 letters (one each for > Prime minister, Prime minister’s Office and RBI Governor). It is all > ready made for you to use. Please follow the below mentioned steps: > 1.Download the zip file which has 3 letters from the link given below > 2.Ad / type your name and credentials at the end of each of the letters. > 3.Take a printout and remember to put your signatures on all the letters. > 4.Send the letters to the three postal address provided below. > 5.Copy the content of the letter and send separate emails to the > email IDs and grievance link provided below. > > Here is the link to download the letters: > > > Below are the 3 postal addresses: > 1.Honorable Prime Minister of India > 7 Race Course Road > New Delhi-110011. > > 2.Honorable Prime Minister of India > Web Information Manager > South Block, Raisina Hill > New Delhi-110011. > > 3.Dr. Urjit R Patel > Governor > Reserve Bank of India > Shaheed Bhaghatsingh Road > Mumbai-41. > > Apart from sending the letter by post, it is essential also to send > the request by mail. The mails can also be used as evidence in the > court to prove that the blind people across the country need > accessible Indian currency, in case required. So it will be good if > you could mark BGFI in CC for records. > > Below are the email IDs: > 1.RBI > urjitpa...@rbi.org.in, gover...@rbi.org.in > Copy the mail to BGFI on > contact.b...@gmail.com > > 2.Prime minister’s Office > conn...@mygov.nic.in > CC the mail to BGFI on > contact.b...@gmail.com > > 3.Send your message as grievance to the Prime minister by pasting the > letter content in the below online form. This is also monitered > separately. > http://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/interact-with-honble-pm/ > > > Feel free to change the content of the letters if you wish to > improvise. Let us know in case of any queries or issues with the > links. Will appreciate if you could drop us a line if you manage to > successfully send the letters. > > We are the best people who can raise the issue and sensitize the > authorities, isn’t it? Shall we do it together then? > Thanks and regards, > Blind Graduates Forum of India. > > > On 8/30/17, Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI) > wrote: >> Dear All, >> >> The new currency notes of Rs. 50, Rs. 200 and Rs. 500 are not >> accessible for the blind. This will make our daily living more >> challenging. We would need to sensitize authorities and masses and >> work with them to come up with accessible Indian currency. Blind >> Graduates Forum of India team has initiated a few actions. Many >> campaigns have failed as very few people talk about it and write to >> authorities and hence we would need to unite to make it happen. >> >> Below are the problems identified and an action plan, would need your >> contribut
[AI] Congratulations! 2000 signatures on accessible Indian Currency petition! and a worrying development
Hi all, Congratulations! We have crossed 2000 signatures through our Accessible Indian Currency petition in less than 100 hours! This level of support definitely has contribution of many of you and much needed from each one of us. It is indeed an important milestone of achieving 10% of our targeted 20,000 signatures. In fact you can track the number of signatures real time by clicking the below link. Worth saving it in your favorites / bookmark to keep following the score! If you haven’t still signed, why not right now by clicking the below link. All you need to do is read the page, enter your name, email id, and submit. You will receive an email from change.org and click on the link provided in the mail. Do remember to make it public while sharing on Facebook (in case you use Facebook). http://tinyurl.com/AccessibleCurrencyPetition There is a worrying development. A recent Economic Times article says that RBI is going to come up with new 100-rupee notes shortly. If they go as per their original plan, the size difference between 50 and 100 and 200 will be just 2mm each. Factor 0.5mm error margin that they have defined and additional 1mm due to shrinkage of note as people keep folding the notes. Therefore, the size of these notes are going to be so similar that it will be practically impossible for a blind person to identify independently. It becomes more important for us to intensify our campaign now and spend lot more effort. It is time to involve your family members, colleagues, online groups, social work groups, etc. We will be sharing ready-made mails targeting different segments that you can keep forwarding to your network. Just forwarding is not effective. Reach out to your close ones in person and ask them to sign the petition, share on Facebook and further spread the word. In addition, we have just sent a comprehensive representation to RBI and Finance Ministry highlighting all our issues with accessing notes, coins, websites, mobile apps and ATMs. In addition, proposed specific solutions based upon the comprehensive national and international study that was done, including inputs from a few of you. The representation will have lot more value if the same is endorsed by many NGOs working for blind. That is when it will be seen as a problem faced by not just one group, but the whole country. So if you are an NGO and willing to take a lead, please share your email id and name of the organization on this mail or drop a mail to contact.b...@gmail.com We will share the representation with you within 3 days. All you would need to do is sign and send. Of course, feel free to improvise. Also do spread the word among persons with visual impairment connected with your NGO. Remember, it is our campaign and each one of us will have to lead it to hope for a solution. Thanks and regards, Vishal Blind Graduates Forum of India. On 10/2/17, Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI) wrote: > Hi all, > > You can use the below message to forward to your contacts, all the > WhatsApp groups and online groups to spread the word on accessible > Indian currency. > > How would you feel if you unknowingly give away a 500-rupee note to > the auto person instead of Rs 20 note and realize after he drives > away? Frightening and disabling. isn’t it? Unfortunately, this > scenario is becoming a day-to-day challenge for over 50 lakh blind > people in India. Please support accessible Indian currency campaign by > signing the below petition and sharing it on Facebook. > > Here are the three simple steps you need to follow: > 1.Click on the below change.org petition and sign the petition by > sharing your email id. Your message will automatically reach the > authorities by an email as soon as you sign the petition. So get as > many people as possible to sign this. Also, share the petition on your > Facebook profile and remember to make it public. > http://tinyurl.com/AccessibleCurrencyPetition > > Click on the below Accessible Indian Currency Facebook page. Like the > page to get future Updates on this. You can share the petition on to > your Facebook account from here as well if required. > http://tinyurl.com/AccessibleCurrencyFacebookPage > > 2.Click on the twitter page and retweet. You may directly tweet to > 3.The authorities by picking the twitter handles on the page if you > Wish. Ignore if you do not have a twitter account. > https://twitter.com/accessibleinr > > Please forward this to your contacts and ask them to share it further. > It will be good if you could get in touch with your close ones in > person to support in making Indian currency accessible for the blind. > > In the words of Mahatma Gandhi, “In a gentle way, you can shake the world!” > > > > On 10/2/17, Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI) > wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> Glad to have all of us unite
[AI] Congratulations! 2000 signatures on accessible Indian Currency petition! and a worrying development
Hi all, Congratulations! We have crossed 2000 signatures through our Accessible Indian Currency petition in less than 100 hours! This level of support definitely has contribution of many of you and much needed from each one of us. It is indeed an important milestone of achieving 10% of our targeted 20,000 signatures. In fact you can track the number of signatures real time by clicking the below link. Worth saving it in your favorites / bookmark to keep following the score! If you haven’t still signed, why not right now by clicking the below link. All you need to do is read the page, enter your name, email id, and submit. You will receive an email from change.org and click on the link provided in the mail. Do remember to make it public while sharing on Facebook (in case you use Facebook). http://tinyurl.com/AccessibleCurrencyPetition There is a worrying development. A recent Economic Times article says that RBI is going to come up with new 100-rupee notes shortly. If they go as per their original plan, the size difference between 50 and 100 and 200 will be just 2mm each. Factor 0.5mm error margin that they have defined and additional 1mm due to shrinkage of note as people keep folding the notes. Therefore, the size of these notes are going to be so similar that it will be practically impossible for a blind person to identify independently. It becomes more important for us to intensify our campaign now and spend lot more effort. It is time to involve your family members, colleagues, online groups, social work groups, etc. We will be sharing ready-made mails targeting different segments that you can keep forwarding to your network. Just forwarding is not effective. Reach out to your close ones in person and ask them to sign the petition, share on Facebook and further spread the word. In addition, we have just sent a comprehensive representation to RBI and Finance Ministry highlighting all our issues with accessing notes, coins, websites, mobile apps and ATMs. In addition, proposed specific solutions based upon the comprehensive national and international study that was done, including inputs from a few of you. The representation will have lot more value if the same is endorsed by many NGOs working for blind. That is when it will be seen as a problem faced by not just one group, but the whole country. So if you are an NGO and willing to take a lead, please share your email id and name of the organization on this mail or drop a mail to contact.b...@gmail.com We will share the representation with you within 3 days. All you would need to do is sign and send. Of course, feel free to improvise. Also do spread the word among persons with visual impairment connected with your NGO. Remember, it is our campaign and each one of us will have to lead it to hope for a solution. Thanks and regards, Vishal Blind Graduates Forum of India. On 10/2/17, Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI) wrote: > Hi all, > > You can use the below message to forward to your contacts, all the > WhatsApp groups and online groups to spread the word on accessible > Indian currency. > > How would you feel if you unknowingly give away a 500-rupee note to > the auto person instead of Rs 20 note and realize after he drives > away? Frightening and disabling. isn’t it? Unfortunately, this > scenario is becoming a day-to-day challenge for over 50 lakh blind > people in India. Please support accessible Indian currency campaign by > signing the below petition and sharing it on Facebook. > > Here are the three simple steps you need to follow: > 1.Click on the below change.org petition and sign the petition by > sharing your email id. Your message will automatically reach the > authorities by an email as soon as you sign the petition. So get as > many people as possible to sign this. Also, share the petition on your > Facebook profile and remember to make it public. > http://tinyurl.com/AccessibleCurrencyPetition > > Click on the below Accessible Indian Currency Facebook page. Like the > page to get future Updates on this. You can share the petition on to > your Facebook account from here as well if required. > http://tinyurl.com/AccessibleCurrencyFacebookPage > > 2.Click on the twitter page and retweet. You may directly tweet to > 3.The authorities by picking the twitter handles on the page if you > Wish. Ignore if you do not have a twitter account. > https://twitter.com/accessibleinr > > Please forward this to your contacts and ask them to share it further. > It will be good if you could get in touch with your close ones in > person to support in making Indian currency accessible for the blind. > > In the words of Mahatma Gandhi, “In a gentle way, you can shake the world!” > > > > On 10/2/17, Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI) > wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> Glad to have all of us unite
[AI] Inviting experiences & stories for the Accessible Indian Currency Campaign.
Hi All, As we take the Accessible Indian Currency campaign further, we are looking to co-late on ground stories from experiences of blind and visually challenged individuals or entrepreneurs on how handling cash on a day-to-day basis has led to a direct negative impact on the livelyhood and independence of over 5.2 million blind citizens in India. We therefore invite you to share your stories or connect us with others who might have experiences to share. You may do so by dropping us an email on contact.b...@gmail.com or reach Payal Jethra via call or whatsapp on 7303448295. We’re glad to have you all with us as we run together the biggest possible social media campaign and ensure our voice is heard and acted upon immediately! Thanks and regards, Team Blind Graduates Forum of India. The list has now migrated to www.accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in You should now post to the id: a...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.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] Soft launch of an accessible shopping experience at Big Bazaar stores across 17 cities, 29th to 31st October
Dear all, A beginning of an accessible shopping experience at Big Bazaar stores! And you are invited for a soft launch on 29th, 30th and 31st October! Blind Graduates Forum of India had approached Future Group to make shopping experience at Big Bazaar stores accessible for persons with disabilities. We were delighted when we heard from Vineet Kumar Saraiwala who took this up with his CEO and the Big Bazaar team and lead the initiative after a lot of effort! fruitful discussions for long has led to the culmination of a great initiative from Big Bazaar. With great enthusiasm, Big Bazaar has planned a PWD listening session in 105 stores within 17 cities. The intention is to take feedback from Persons with Speech/Hearing Disability and Persons with Visual Disabilities on their shopping needs and providing them an enhanced customer experience. Big Bazaar will extend the services for Persons with other disabilities shortly because infrastructure changes are currently underway and the invite will be extended once it's fully ready. soft Launch is a 3 day affair (29-31st October) and a lot of surprises are underway. No other consumer Brand in India has ever done something like this in such a scale. More details are provided below. So, let’s visit Big Bazaar stores to help them learn how to assist us better. Come, visit the Big Bazaar stores and experience accessible shopping. We want you to be independent in every sphere,whether its selecting clothes,buying groceries,Gifting to a friend or celebrating occasions. We have the largest assortment across Food,Fashion and Home and would like you to experience our rich offerings. We want Persons with Visual and hearing impairment to experience everything in close coordination with our Trained shopping assistants. We have not perfected this but are learning. The purpose of inviting you is to learn from you and improve our services. We invite you to shop in Big Bazaar and rate our services on 29th, 30th and 31st October. Please spread this word across the 17 launch cities. List of cities along with address of 105 stores is provided below. The key features are: 1. Store Accessibility on Google maps- All Big Bazaar stores are available on Google Maps and will greatly help a persons with Visual Disability to shop. 2. Shopping Assistant-This is the most prominent feature at our store where our visually and hearing challenged visitors can avail shopping assistantwho would be like his friend-helping him find product, recommend him clothes, Navigate the store section & help him in Billing wherever required. The Shopping Assistant is trained on how to communicate with people with visual or hearing impairment and has a basic understanding of their needs. 3. Priority Counter-All Big Bazaar stores have a dedicated priority Counter for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) for easy billing. 4. Trained Staff-All Key touch points from the security to the cashier to the customer sea Desk, All have been trained on how to handle Person withvisual or hearing impairment. We also have an Accessibility champion in every store who would handle any queries related to our visually or hearing challenged visitors. 5. Special Assistance: Use the below link to prebook a shopping Assistant, Wheel chair and even request assistance in reaching the store from the mall's entrance. This feature gives relief to millions of blind/Deaf user across the country who might require any kind of navigational assistance. This is a closed link and can be accessed only from here. https://www.bigbazaar.com/aap-ke-liye/ 6. Dedicated help from Big Bazaar call centre or calling at the store contact centre (Toll Free number-18002002255- Our call centre is sensitised on the needs of Persons with Disabilities and would help you in reaching the store. It would also act as a booking platform for the current period of 3 days. 7. Appointment of Accessibility Champion across every store to handle any queries To pre-book your Assisted Shopping Experience call us toll free on 1800 200 2255, contact the Customer Seva Desk at your store or visit https://www.bigbazaar.com/aap-ke-liye Do come to your nearest Big Bazaar between 29th to 31st October to experience the changes made especially for you. And do let us know what you think. Besides this, we are also creating a tactile map in one of the stores, Creating Accessible changing rooms for wheel chair users, building ramps and unisex washrooms in due course of time. The facilities are currently being tested across 105 stores in these 3 days and would require support from a lot of visually and hearing challenged shoppers. We request you to spreadthe word. Below is a list of over a 100 stores across 17 cities where you can experience accessible shopping. STORE NAME STORE ADDRESS CITYCSD CONTACT NUMBER BB-FC-BENGALURU-RAJAJINAGAR 5&6,WARD 14,INDUSTRIAL SUBURB, ADJ TO SHELL PETROL BUNK, NEAR ISKON TEMPLE, RAJAJINAGAR, BENGALURU, KARANATAKA BENGALURU
[AI] Soft launch of an accessible shopping experience at Big Bazaar stores across 17 cities, 29th to 31st October
Dear all, A beginning of an accessible shopping experience at Big Bazaar stores! And you are invited for a soft launch on 29th, 30th and 31st October! Blind Graduates Forum of India had approached Future Group to make shopping experience at Big Bazaar stores accessible for persons with disabilities. We were delighted when we heard from Vineet Kumar Saraiwala who took this up with his CEO and the Big Bazaar team and lead the initiative after a lot of effort! fruitful discussions for long has led to the culmination of a great initiative from Big Bazaar. With great enthusiasm, Big Bazaar has planned a PWD listening session in 105 stores within 17 cities. The intention is to take feedback from Persons with Speech/Hearing Disability and Persons with Visual Disabilities on their shopping needs and providing them an enhanced customer experience. Big Bazaar will extend the services for Persons with other disabilities shortly because infrastructure changes are currently underway and the invite will be extended once it's fully ready. soft Launch is a 3 day affair (29-31st October) and a lot of surprises are underway. No other consumer Brand in India has ever done something like this in such a scale. More details are provided below. So, let’s visit Big Bazaar stores to help them learn how to assist us better. Come, visit the Big Bazaar stores and experience accessible shopping. We want you to be independent in every sphere,whether its selecting clothes,buying groceries,Gifting to a friend or celebrating occasions. We have the largest assortment across Food,Fashion and Home and would like you to experience our rich offerings. We want Persons with Visual and hearing impairment to experience everything in close coordination with our Trained shopping assistants. We have not perfected this but are learning. The purpose of inviting you is to learn from you and improve our services. We invite you to shop in Big Bazaar and rate our services on 29th, 30th and 31st October. Please spread this word across the 17 launch cities. List of cities along with address of 105 stores is provided below. The key features are: 1. Store Accessibility on Google maps- All Big Bazaar stores are available on Google Maps and will greatly help a persons with Visual Disability to shop. 2. Shopping Assistant-This is the most prominent feature at our store where our visually and hearing challenged visitors can avail shopping assistant who would be like his friend-helping him find product, recommend him clothes, Navigate the store section & help him in Billing wherever required. The Shopping Assistant is trained on how to communicate with people with visual or hearing impairment and has a basic understanding of their needs. 3. Priority Counter-All Big Bazaar stores have a dedicated priority Counter for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) for easy billing. 4. Trained Staff-All Key touch points from the security to the cashier to the customer sea Desk, All have been trained on how to handle Person withvisual or hearing impairment. We also have an Accessibility champion in every store who would handle any queries related to our visually or hearing challenged visitors. 5. Special Assistance: Use the below link to prebook a shopping Assistant, Wheel chair and even request assistance in reaching the store from the mall's entrance. This feature gives relief to millions of blind/Deaf user across the country who might require any kind of navigational assistance. This is a closed link and can be accessed only from here. https://www.bigbazaar.com/aap-ke-liye/ 6. Dedicated help from Big Bazaar call centre or calling at the store contact centre (Toll Free number-18002002255- Our call centre is sensitised on the needs of Persons with Disabilities and would help you in reaching the store. It would also act as a booking platform for the current period of 3 days. 7. Appointment of Accessibility Champion across every store to handle any queries To pre-book your Assisted Shopping Experience call us toll free on 1800 200 2255, contact the Customer Seva Desk at your store or visit https://www.bigbazaar.com/aap- ke-liye Do come to your nearest Big Bazaar between 29th to 31st October to experience the changes made especially for you. And do let us know what you think. Besides this, we are also creating a tactile map in one of the stores, Creating Accessible changing rooms for wheel chair users, building ramps and unisex washrooms in due course of time. The facilities are currently being tested across 105 stores in these 3 days and would require support from a lot of visually and hearing challenged shoppers. We request you to spreadthe word. Below is a list of over a 100 stores across 17 cities where you can experience accessible shopping. STORE NAME STORE ADDRESS CITY CSD CONTACT NUMBER BB-FC-BENGALURU-RAJAJINAGAR 5&6,WARD 14,INDUSTRIAL SUBURB, ADJ TO SHELL PETROL BUNK, NEAR ISKON TEMPLE, RAJAJINAGAR, BENGALURU, KARANATAKA BENGALURU
[AI] What’s happening on the Accessible Indian Currency Campaign?
Hi all, Here are the responses / updates to a few of the reactions and queries that we have received regarding Accessible Indian Currency. Feel free to add to the queries as well as the responses. 1. I wonder if the notes are such a big issue. You will not have this doubt if you have felt the new 50 and 200 rupee notes, Can you independently identify 1 and 2 rupee coins? We are heading towards a similar situation with increasing circulation of the new inaccessible notes. 2. I still can identify most notes. Think if you will be able to identify in future. RBI had plans to have all notes of same width. Also drastically reduce the length from 10mm to 4mm. Add to it the confusion due to coexistence of old and new notes. You cannot do much once they are circulated in large numbers. Can you? 3. Is it cost effective to propose withdrawal of notes that are already in circulation? We are not proposing to withdraw 500 and 2000-rupee notes, as they are already too many in circulation. We are proposing to withdraw the new 50 and 200 notes that are still few in circulation; the situation with these notes can still be controlled. We need to hold authorities accountable for the promise made to the committee comprising blind representatives by RBI that they will not reduce the size difference. Else, authorities will continue to take us for granted. 4. We do have two or three websites and apps meant for making transactions that are reasonably accessible. That’s less than 5% of the total options. We have often experienced websites and apps that were accessible suddenly become inaccessible with the introduction of new technology or upgrades. So how much can we really trust that the existing options will remain accessible forever? None of the Point of Sale machines and kiosks are accessible today. Having more accessible options will reduce our risk and it’s our right by law. 5. So many issues needs to be resolved. Somebody should take it up. We do sometimes complain and crib amongst ourselves, but expect somebody else to find a solution. We can resolve lot many issues with much lesser time if all of us raise and act together with a unified voice and in front of right people at the right time. Do you think you should also contribute now? 6. How many NGOs have supported this cause? We have reached out to over 40 NGOs. About 5 of them have informed us so far that they have sent the letters to the authorities and few more are in process. Please drop us a line if you are associated with any NGO and we will share the letters and relevant details, It takes just a few minutes to send the letters. 7. I believe in the issue and have also contributed. What’s the status? A. We have had one meeting with RBI on notes. Hoping for another meeting on digital currency in a few days. Post the start of our campaign, RBI Governor had made an announcement to come up with measures for senior citizens and PWD by end of October, Let’s see if they adhere to the time and more importantly if they include accessible currency. Still waiting for the response from Finance Ministry. B. We have around 4600 signatories on change.org petition, still far away from the targeted 20,000. 8. How can I contribute? a. Sign the petition on the below link. If you have already done, get your family and friends to do it. http://tinyurl.com/AICpetition B. Like the Accessible Indian Currency Facebook page to keep yourself updated. Keep sharing the articles and updates that are posted over there. http://tinyurl.com/facebookAIC C. Reach out to the local MP, MLA and media and ask them to highlight the issue. D. On an immediate basis, copy the below message and post it on your Facebook wall and share on WhatsApp groups you are a part of. If you have done it earlier, let’s do it again with the below new message. Repetition and reinforcement is critical for any campaign. The new Indian currency is making the lives of blind citizens difficult. We are trying hard to make Indian currency accessible for the blind and have sent a detail proposal to RBI Governor, Finance Minister and Prime Minister. Please support in strengthening our voice by signing this petition and sharing it on your Facebook wall. http://tinyurl.com/aicpetition Hoping for your continued contribution. Regards, Blind Graduates Forum of India. Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/BGFIFacebook Website: www.bgfi.in The list has now migrated to www.accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in You should now post to the id: a...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.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
[AI] Meeting with Ola team on accessibility gaps in Ola app, share inputs by 2:00 pm, 2nd Nov (tomorrow)
Hi all, There is a meeting with Ola product team to share accessibility gaps with Ola app tomorrow at 4:00 pm. Please share the issues that you have been facing with Ola app on Android or IOS. It's a last minute invite from the Ola team and suggestions you share before 2:00 pm tomorrow (2nd Nov) can be included in the discussion. The discussion with them have been going for long, but this time there is a higher probability for them to fix the issues. Regards, Blind Graduates Forum of India. The list has now migrated to www.accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in You should now post to the id: a...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.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] Potential stories in media, looking for people facing issues due to inaccessible currency
Hi all, Please get in touch if you are a self-employed individual, entrepreneur, etc. and have faced issues due to inaccessible currency. We are expecting coverage of stories in the media on Accessible Indian Currency. We will try to have them take testimonials of blind people facing issues on the ground. Do revert by Monday. If you can, please send us your experience in brief in your own words or call on 7303448295 to share the same. Most journalists work with limited time to finish their article. Regards, Blind Graduates Forum of India Website: www.bgfi.in Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/BGFIFacebook The list has now migrated to www.accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in You should now post to the id: a...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.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] A video on Accessible Indian Currency, let's make it viral
Hi all, We had a discussion with ScoopWhoop on making a video for Accessible Indian currency and they have broadcasted it! Watch the video for yourself and find an Access India couple in the video. More than 3 thousand people have already shared the video and this is a good opportunity to make this viral. There are hundreds of comments and quite a few negative ones due to lack of awareness and ignorance. We have a good opportunity to sensitize them by replying based upon their comment. You could contribute by addressing those comments individually. Please do encourage them to sign the online petition by sharing the link with your reply to those comments. We continue to target 20,000 signatures on our petition. Go ahead and paste the below message along with the two links on your Facebook page to make it viral! Watch this 3 minute video and learn how new currency notes are inaccessible for the blind. For those who say bleed lines and markings on notes are sufficient to differentiate the notes- well, in the Indian currency notes they are not. Blindfold your eyes & try for yourself! Please share this video and encourage more people to sign our petition. http://tinyurl.com/AICPetition Every support counts! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=733508480179682&id=319381748259026 Regards, Blind Graduates Forum of India Website: www.bgfi.in Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/BGFIFacebook Tinyurl.com/facebookAIC The list has now migrated to www.accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in You should now post to the id: a...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.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] Video on Accessible Indian Currency
Hi all, Open the below link and click on “Play Video” to watch a SkoopWhoop video on Accessible Indian Currency. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=733508480179682&id=319381748259026 Sign and encourage more people to sign the petition to make Indian currency accessible for blind. http://tinyurl.com/AICPetition Regards, Blind Graduates Forum of India The list has now migrated to www.accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in You should now post to the id: a...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.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] BGFI invites you to a fun filled experience through a day long picnic on Saturday, 9th December, 2017!
Dear All, December couldn’t get more fantastic with the upcoming BGFI Field Day picnic to Kamshet. Join us for a relaxing day at the Boutique Resort at Native Place. Lets all come together with Families, friends, and partners to experience the excitement of the BGFI day long picnic this winter! Registration open till Thursday, 30th November. This time, We have collaborated with Bat Travels to bring to you a very different experience. Wouldn’t you be delighted to come up close and personal with a beautiful sensory bio diverse garden? How about some Simple joyful activities to delight the senses and strengthen nature connect? About the Picnic spot: Kamshet is two and a half hours drive from Mumbai. On the morning of Saturday, 9th December, we gather at Dadar at 7 in the morning and leave in buses. We reach Native Place by 10 a.m. Brief Sketch of the activities: Beginning with the welcome drink on arrival: a fresh tasty sensory experience (chilled Tulsi sabza and lemongrass tea) will be served in the garden while we familiarize/brief the participants on the history and eco quotient of Kamshet. The party will be divided into groups of 7 to 8 for the day and teams will explore the garden and play together. A tasty nutritious local lunch will be served in the garden after which participants will be given time out to sit in a shady spot and relax. From here we tune into bird song and do a sound map in the garden. What you can look forward to- 1) Sensory Garden trail - A delightful walk through the garden where we explore trees, leaves, herbs, flowers, with our senses appreciating their texture, shapes, smell and feel and taste 2) Lake visit – sit by the lake shore, dip our feet in the water, and do a sound map 3) Smell and tell - Tulsi. Basil , galangal, ginger, thai basil, pepper/goats weed leaves will be passed around and participants will build a picture of each of them with descriptive words. 4) Sound map in the garden with a focus on birdsong 5) we have tea and a wholesome snack in the evening and leave by 4. The discounted price per person is Rs.1600/- which has been made as a special rate for the BGFI group. * Children below 5 years of age will be charged at 50% so Rs 800 to be paid. The cost includes: • Transportation by Bus • Activities, breakfast, lunch & light evening snacks. The Cost Excludes: • Mineral Water / Cold Drinks / Personal expenses of any kind. • Medical expenses other than first aid – in case incurred • Any other charges not mentioned in the above list. How to register and make the payment? * Participants need to transfer the entire sum of Rs.1600/- per head by 30th November, 2017 into the account given below * Please note the amount paid is non-refundable. * Participants are requested to carry drinking water for the way. BGFI Account details to transfer the amount: A/C Holder Name: Blind Graduates Forum of India A/C No.: 1721375677 Central Bank of India, Mumbai Main Office Branch IFSC Code: CBIN0280621 BGFI holds the right to make modifications to the above for the benefit of the group. For queries, confirmation and payment details, please call or whatsapp your details to the following persons of BGFI: Aditi Shah: 79779 57823 Tanya Balsara: 98920 00677 Don't wait for the deadline, we always have booking more than the capacity. The registration is on first come first serve basis. Looking forward to having you with us!!! Cheers, the BGFI Team The list has now migrated to www.accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in You should now post to the id: a...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.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] Let’s voice our thoughts on Accessible Indian Currency through Maan Ki Baat this Sunday!
Dear All, Thank you for your continued support on the Accessible Indian Currency campaign. Our goal has been to target the campaign towards decision makers - Finance Minister, RBI and Prime Minister. One convenient way of reaching out to the Prime Minister is through the monthly broadcast of Maan Ki Baat which is aired on the last Sunday of every month. 26th November being the Sunday before World Disability Day, it is very likely that the radio broadcast may include issues affecting the differently abled. The toll free line for Maan Ki Baat is 1800 117800. So let’s leverage upon today & tomorrow to voice our concerns on how Indian currency is posing a challenged for the community. It is important for us to act. Regards Blind Graduates Forum of India. Website: www.bgfi.in Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/BGFIFacebook� The list has now migrated to www.accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in You should now post to the id: a...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.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] BGFI May 2016 Session - Disability Laws and Policies
Dear All, Greetings from Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)! We thank you all for you support and participation in the knowledge sharing session last month on Neuro-Linguistic Programming. For this month's knowledge sharing session, we invite you to an interactive session with Advocate Uday Warunjikar, who will talk to us about laws and policies for the disabled persons. This session would cover the rights of a disabled person, the various laws and policies that pertain to people with disability and also about judicial activism. Advocate Uday Warunjikar is a noted counselor and advocate for the disabled people - not just the visually impaired but also hearing disability, cerebral palsy, persons with multiple disabilities, etc. He handles cases for all problems faced by the disabled person - from the education system to the career front. He was also a part of the team that worked the case to ensure that the provision of aids/appliances as per the ADIP scheme to the disabled person by government were granted and implemented. Do you know that Three-percent of all government jobs in India are reserved for people with disabilities? Should a school refuse admission to a child with a disability, or if a ramp or other means of access is lacking? What can you do if it does? Do you know that the allotment of land in India is made at concessional rates to people with disabilities for housing, business, special schools, factories with entrepreneurs who experience disabilities, and recreation centers? To know the answers to all these questions and many many more that must be on your mind, please take some time out from your busy schedule to attend this month's session. Details of the Event: Date: Saturday, May 28, 2016 Time: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Venue: Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan basement hall, Jagannathrao Bosale Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021 - opposite Mantralay. The venue can be conveniently reached by bus root number 138 from CST Station as well as 138/100 from Churchgate station. Share taxi Services are also available from both these railway stations. For queries and concerns...Please feel free to connect with the following persons of the BGFI Team Payal Jethra 7303448295 Shaila D'Souza 9820708023 We look forward to having you all with us! Regards The BGFI Team 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] BGFI June 2016 Session - Health Problems, Prevention and Cure
All, Monsoon has finally arrived! The rain brings cheer, but it also makes us prone to health issues that can fade away your smiles. So what’s a better time to have an exclusive session to keep you healthy and cheerful? Blind Graduate Forum of India invites you for a session on health problems, prevention and cure by Dr. Shweta Dharmarajan, a double gold medalist on the coming Saturday, 25th June, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Get an overall understanding and advice on Dental Problems and Dental Health Care, Hypertension Management, Diabetes Management, Heart problems and prevention, Calcium Deficiency, Vitamin Requirements and Deficiencies and overall General Health Issues. You do not have any of the above issues? Then the session is more important for you because you are likely to be unaware of such common health ailments and are at risk. Prevention is always better than cure right? Dr. Shweta Dharmarajan has completed Bachelors in Dentistry in 2015 from Bharathyia Vidyapeet University, Pune (Sangli branch) and has topped the University! She was awarded 2 Gold Medals for her excellence in Academics and in professional career by the Indian Association of Pedeodontics, Bhopal and the Bharatiya Vidyapeet University. She was also the topper in an IQ contest held in her College in 2015. Apart from her academics, Dr. Shweta loves adventure sports like Scuba Diving (going 50 feet below Sea and touching the floor of ocean), horse riding, swimming etc. Details of the Event: Date: Saturday, June 25, 2016 Time: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Venue: Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan basement hall, Jagannathrao Bosale Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021 - opposite Mantralay.The venue can be conveniently reached by bus root number 138 from CST Station as well as 138/100 from Churchgate station. Share taxi Services are also available from both these railway stations. For queries and concerns...Please feel free to connect with the following persons of the BGFI Team Payal Jethra 7303448295 Shaila D'Souza 9820708023 We look forward to having you all with us with your families! Regards The BGFI Team 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] BGFI - One day Trek to Dhantewada Fort on 15 August 2016!
Dear Enthusiasts, Greetings from the Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI) and Young Zingaro Trekking Club (YZ)! This August, we are back with an opportunity which will be an exciting and thrilling experience for all you out there. Continuing with our yearly celebration this time also, here are the details of the One Day Trek which will be organized on 15th of August, 2016. Date: Monday, 15th August, 2016. Trek Location: Dhantewada Fort (Near Saphale) Boarding / drop destination: Dadar Station. Reporting Time: 5:45 A.M. (Tentatively - Final timing will be communicated later) Participants will be boarding the Dhanu local train from Dadar Station around 6 a.m. (tentatively) The following points are to be noted: * Participants will be required to buy their return train tickets from Dadar to Saphale station. * Nominal charges will be payable for transportation (Saphale station onwards) and snacks which will be arranged by YZ Trekkers Club. * The cost will only include your pick up and drop to and snacks and no other elements will be included. * Participants may bring along escorts. For those coming alone, escorts will be provided while trekking. * Each trekker is required to carry drinking water, packed lunch (should be dry as far as possible). * Make sure to be dressed appropriately (wear sports / trekking shoes, carry umbrella / raincoat as required) to enjoy this experience. Further details will be communicated to registered participants shortly. Early confirmations are needed to confirm your participation and for logistical arrangements. For further details / participation confirmations: feel free to connect with Mr. Shridhar Dalavi, YZ Trekkers Club. Mobile: +91-9819551196. Should you have any other inquiries, then feel free to call the following persons of BGFI: Dinesh Saraiya: 99690 29700 Payal Jethra: 73034 48295 BGFI wishes you a very happy trekking! Regards, The BGFI Team. 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] Graduates and Readers Felicitation By BGFI!
Dear all, Greetings from Blind Graduates' Forum of India! On Saturday, September 24th, 2016, the Blind Graduates' Forum of India will host the Annual Graduates & Readers / Scribes Day to felicitate fresh blind graduates in Mumbai who have graduated in the academic year 2015-2016. In this connection, we cordially invite all the new graduates to get in touch with us on or before September 10th, 2016 on any one of the mobile numbers mentioned at the bottom of the mail. Should you be aware of any new blind graduates who are not members of the list, kindly provide information about them as well. Continuing our tradition of celebrating the Readers Day annually, we also invite blind individuals to bring along their readers / scribes who will be felicitated on that day. Please inform us of the names of the readers or scribes whom you wish to bring along on or before the above mentioned date on the mobile numbers given below. Ajay Minocha can be reached on 9584076767. Alternately, you could connect with Payal Jethra on 7303448295. Note: it would be preferred if one graduate brings one reader/ scribe along. We are also starting a mentorship program. If the student requires we will arrange for an appropriate mentor who can guide them for their career. We look forward to a wholehearted participation! Regards, The BGFI Team 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] Graduates and Readers Felicitation By BGFI!
Dear all, Greetings from Blind Graduates' Forum of India! On Saturday, September 24th, 2016, the Blind Graduates' Forum of India will host the Annual Graduates & Readers / Scribes Day to felicitate fresh blind graduates in Mumbai who have graduated in the academic year 2015-2016. In this connection, we cordially invite all the new graduates to get in touch with us on or before September 10th, 2016 on any one of the mobile numbers mentioned at the bottom of the mail. Should you be aware of any new blind graduates who are not members of the list, kindly provide information about them as well. Continuing our tradition of celebrating the Readers Day annually, we also invite blind individuals to bring along their readers / scribes who will be felicitated on that day. Please inform us of the names of the readers or scribes whom you wish to bring along on or before the above mentioned date on the mobile numbers given below. Ajay Minocha can be reached on 9584076767. Alternately, you could connect with Payal Jethra on 7303448295. Note: it would be preferred if one graduate brings one reader/ scribe along. We are also starting a mentorship program. If the student requires we will arrange for an appropriate mentor who can guide them for their career. We look forward to a wholehearted participation! Regards, The BGFI Team 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] BGFI September Session - An Interaction with Mr. R. Dharmarajan Iyer at The Graduates and Readers Felicitation!
Dear All, Greetings from Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)! Blind Graduates Forum of India is honored to be hosting the graduates And readers / Scribes’ Day this September. This annual event aims at Encouraging more and more visually challenged pursue their higher Education and expressing our gratitude to readers who have been Selflessly opening up the printed world and to scribes / writers who Contribute to shape the future of the students. Wouldn’t this be a great opportunity to meet with the man working as Director in RDMEO, NITI Aayog, Mumbai? We take pleasure in inviting you to an inspirational talk by Mr. R. Dharmarajan Iyer as we celebrate Readers Day to recognize the contribution Of readers for visually impaired, and felicitate fresh graduates. Date: Saturday, September 24, 2016. Time: 3 P.M. to 6 P.M. Venue: Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan basement hall, Jagannathrao Bosale Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021 - opposite Mantralay. The venue can be conveniently reached by bus root number 138 from CST Station as well as 138/100 from Churchgate station. Share taxi Services are also available from both these railway stations. About our Speaker: it is an honour to have as Guest speaker, Mr. R. Dharmarajan Iyer who is Working as Director in RDMEO,NITI Aayog, Mumbai and has recently been promoted to the level of Joint Secretary which is perhaps one of the most prestigious position to be achieved by a visually challenged. Mr. Iyer has also been part of a team of 6 Blind persons from Mumbai Presented with National Level award for blind Photography for project “Beyond The Eye with Camera” conferred by the confederation of NGOs He has been greatly involved in counselling, Rehabilitation and training of newly blind who have been looking for help and guidance. a Diploma in MS Office in 1st Class from VMIBM Institute of Computer education, Mumbai in 2004, Mr. Iyer has been Awarded “M N Chatrapati Award” in 1996 for Outstanding Performance Rehabilitation Training conducted by the Department Of Rehabilitation, NAB (National Association for the Blind). Besides, he has also Attended many training courses on different subjects including various aspects of Forward Trading, Derivatives in Stock Exchanges, Warehouse Receipt Systems, regulation of derivative markets in the USA by the CFTC, Regulations by SEBI on Securities Markets etc. and on implementation of government social programmes. An interaction with such an Achiever will surely enlighten us and help the graduates pursue their passion and inspire them to build a strong career. Participants are requested to connect with & inform Santosh Salian of their presence by calling on 99307 75758 preferably before Wednesday, 21st September, 2016. . We look forward to having you there! Regards, The BGFI Team. 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..
