Re: [AI] Regarding how to use WhatsApp in laptop

[Payal Jethra]

Hi,

Are the NVDA keyboard commands listed out for whatsapp web or for the
whatsapp desktop app?

Payal Jethra


On 12/3/23, BHAWANI SHANKAR VERMA  wrote:
> here are keyboard shortcuts with NVDA screen reader:
>
> Keyboard shortcuts:
> • ALT+1: Move focus to chat list.
> • ALT+2: Move focus to the last message in an open chat.
> • ALT+D: Move the focus to the edit field. If the focus is already in
> the edit field, then after pressing the hotkey, it will move to where it
> was before.
> • ALT+T: Announce the name and status of an open chat.
> • ALT+shift+C: Make a voice call to a group or contact.
> • ALT+shift+V: Make a video call to a contact or group.
> • ALT+shift+Y: Accept call.
> • ALT+shift+N: Decline an incoming call or leave the current call.
> • ALT+A: Turn the microphone on/off.
> • ALT+V: Turn video on/off.
> • ALT+O: Press more options button.
> • control+R: Record and send a voice message.
> • control+D: Discard reply to a message or currently recorded voice
> message.
> • control+shift+D: Pause/resume voice message recording.
> • ALT+delete: Delete a message or chat.
> • control+shift+P: Open current chat profile.
> • control+shift+E: Toggles the feature that removes the reading of the
> user number in messages from users whose number is not saved in the
> contact list.
> • ALT+S: Star message.
> • ALT+F: Forward message.
> • ALT+R: Reply to message.
> • ALT+shift+R: Mark a chat as read.
> • control+C: Copy the message if it contains text.
> • ALT+C: Show message text in popup window.
> • NVDA+control+W: Open WhatsAppPlus settings window.
> • ALT+3: Move focus to "unread messages" label.
> • control+shift+A: Press the attach file button.
> • ALT+L: Enable automatic reading of new messages in the current chat.
> • control+S: Increase/decrease the playback speed of voice messages.
> • ALT+P: Play/pause a voice message that is playing.
> • ALT+U: announce the current value of a progress bar. If pressed twice,
> turns on/off the automatic announcement of progress bars.
> • control+space: Switch to selection mode.
> • ALT+backspace: Edit message.
>
> On 12/3/2023 9:08 PM, Raghavendra Raju wrote:
>> Dear access Indians this is Raghavendra Raju from Visakhapatnam I hope
>> you are all doing well I have a query in using WhatsApp in laptop with
>> shortcut keys however we are being using it in mobile what are the
>> procedures to read messages in laptop from WhatsApp one by one in
>> every chat is there any shortcut keys PDF available with anyone please
>> kindly send it for me or if any YouTube tutorial is available in
>> explanation of using WhatsApp it's screen reader nvda thank you with
>> regards Raghavendra Raju teacher Netra vidyalaya
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Re: [AI] railway exemption renewal of railway concession pass (Mumbai) for pwd

[Payal Jethra]

Hi all,

While on the topic, could someone guide on the process of renewal of
railway concession pass. I got to understand that a form is to be
collected from CST station Mumbai & then filled & submitted. My
railway pass expires in a few months.

Is the form/renewal possible online?

Payal Jethra
Mumbai
7303448295


On 12/21/23, UDIT Pandey  wrote:
> hi all,
> hope you all are well.
> I want to know that, how to upplie for railway concession for PWDS
> thanks and regards,
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[AI] Accessibility of Telegram on the web/ desktop app/ iPhone?

[Payal Jethra]

Hi all,

I am required to attend meetings /access content/recordings through
telegram. What would be the best option. Have downloaded the desktop
app but it seems inaccessible. The app on my iPhone also reads random
stuff. What would be the best accessible option?

Regards,
Payal Jethra
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Re: [AI] Re: looking for a parents community on WhatsApp

[Payal Jethra]

Thanks for connecting Sunil. Enjoy these magic marvellous moments with
your little Angels.

My son is now over 16 years old. The whatsapp group was created for
visually impaired/blind parents to enjoy moments of growing up with
their little ones & it continues to serve.

I strongly believe that experiences of visually impaired parents are
unique & in fact if documented, can be read later on with teens over a
cup of coffee, laughing at, savouring each moment.

Loads of power & fun !

Regards,
Payal Jethra
Mumbai 7303448295


On 12/29/23, Sunil Sangtani  wrote:
> Hi everyone I just joined one such group
> Thanks payal mam for promptly adding me in the group
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Dec 29, 2023, at 12:32 PM, Sunil Sangtani. 
>> wrote:
>>
>> hi all,
>> writing here after very long time,
>> I am looking for any community of visually impaired parents to get
>> help for the common problems that we visually impaired parents face in
>> various phases of our parents hood journey while razing our kids.
>> If there  is any community already, kindly add me there.
>> However  if there is not, lets create one.
>>
>> My what sap number is: 9602722212
>>
>>
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>> instagram.com/chandra_bazaar
>> We Create The Lifestyle You Desire!
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[AI] opportunity to serve voluntarily for radio shows/programmes for “divyang” by “divyang

[Payal Jethra]

Dear all,

Sharing details of an opportunity to serve voluntarily for radio
shows/programmes for “divyang” by “divyang”

Details prerequisits-
•   Person will be required to lend his voice voluntarily for shows in
Hindi or Gujarati
•   Show timings and content will be mutually decided keeping in mind
convenience & availability of the person who volunteers
•   Volunteers are required to whatsapp their details- Name, contact
number, city & recording or link of previous creaations/shows on
7303448295

To get a feel of already running shows, visit


https://radiosabarmati.in/listen-to-radio-sabarmati/

Best regards,
Ms. Payal Jethra

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Re: [AI] Unlock the World of Braille: Enrol in Vision Aid's Basic Braille Program!

[Payal Jethra]

Dear  Vision Aid’s team,

Thank you for the opportunity to brush up on basic braille reading writing
skills.

Would like to share feedback though. The course concluded on January, 19th
2024 and was informed about the refund amount and certificate both of which
are yet to be received. There was a request to share bank details for
online transfer of the amount initially paid as refundable fees for those
attending regularly.

We are now at the end of March and there has been no communication from the
team on this. Request that the team keep these pointers in mind for future
courses.

Warm regards,
Payal Jethra



On Tue, Sep 12, 2023 at 6:11 PM  wrote:

> Are you ready to unlock the magic of Braille and empower your journey
> towards literacy? Vision Aid proudly presents the registration announcement
> for our Basic Braille Program, tailor-made for both children and adults. If
> you're eager to embark on a journey of reading and writing through Braille,
> this program is for you!
>
> Program Highlights:
>
> 1.Program: Basic Braille Program
>
> 2.Emphasis:  Reading and writing in English Braille
>
> 3.Course Format: Online via Zoom with WhatsApp/email support
>
> 4.Class Duration: 1.5 hours
>
> 5.Start Date: Mid-September
>
> 6.Duration: 12 weeks
>
> 7.Schedule: Classes on weekdays (Monday to Friday)
>
> 8.Platform: Online via Zoom
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> 9.Certificate: Awarded upon course completion
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> 10. Payment : Rs.500   via any UPI apps or through net banking
>
> Additional Benefits:
>
> Braille Materials Provided: Upon joining the class, you will receive all
> the necessary Braille materials to enhance your learning experience.
>
> Requirements:
>
> Are you ready to dive in? Make sure you meet these prerequisites:
>
> 1.Basic understanding of English
>
> 2.Strong commitment to regular participation
>
> 3.Essential: Smartphone with Zoom and WhatsApp
>
> 4.Optional: Laptop or desktop for enhanced learning
>
> 5.Minimum age: 8 years
>
> 6.Candidates must be blind or low vision, with the option of
> sighted assistance
>
> Training Details:
>
> Payment Details:
>
> 1.Commitment Fees: Rs. 500
>
> 2.Payment Method: Via any UPI applications or through net
> banking.
>
> 3.Payment Process: Payment will be made after submitting the
> required documents for admission.
>
> Refund Option:  Rs. 500 can be refunded to eligible students only after
> the successful completion of the course.
>
> Eligibility criteria for refund: Achieve 80% attendance and 80% marks in
> the class assessment and assignment.
>
> How to Register:
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> Fill your details in the below link
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>
> https://training.visionaid.org/vision-aid-live-training-program-registration/
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> For inquiries, reach out to our program coordinator ARULVEL THIYAGARAJAN
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> Phone: +918344029161
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Re: [AI] Requesting for guidance to learn Braille techniques

[Payal Jethra]

Hi Rakesh,

Braille can be good fun with creativity & techniques-

Feel free to check out Hadley School's resources, learning series &Audio
podcasts

https://hadleyhelps.org/learn?topic_id=15

Techniques for Better Reading Series
<https://hadleyhelps.org/workshops/techniques-for-better-reading-series>

Regards,
Payal Jethra,
Mumbai


On Sun, Apr 14, 2024 at 8:57 PM Iitaboina Rakeshraj 
wrote:

> Dear AX India Group Members,
> My name is Rakesh, and I have a question about Braille techniques. I heard
> there might be 30 techniques, but I only know a couple.
> If anyone can help me learn more techniques, I'd greatly appreciate it.
> Here's an example of what I've heard:
> • We can write letters A-J on a Braille slate and then add dot 3 to each
> cell. This changes the letters to K-O. Adding dot 6 instead would create
> P-U, and so on.
> Is this a real technique? Are there other ways to simplify Braille like
> this? While contractions are helpful, I'm interested in additional
> techniques that might make learning Braille easier.
> Thank you for any guidance you can offer!
> Regards,
> Rakesh
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Re: [AI] Concession to persons with disabilities in vande Bharat trains

[Payal Jethra]

Hi All,

I travelled this morning from Ahmedabad to Mumbai Borivali & have been
frequently travelling Mumbai Gujarat route. My observations-

* Since there is no way to identify myself as a passenger with visual
impairment while booking ticket, there is no awareness/alertness amongst
the team of such a passenger.
* I got to understand from fellow passengers that there is an
indicator/display that shows the number of kilometers to be covered. We
wouldn't be able to tell otherwise.

* Until the ticket was checked, there was no way for me to identify
attendants on duty. God to hear on the announcement that there are helpline
number stickers stuck near doors.

* Unlike airline staff, the Vand Bharat team is yet to be trained to assist
with getting off. The train hault at Borivali station is only 2 minutes & I
was lucky to have other passengers wheel down my bag onto the platform.

So, when we do write to them  we'd want to keep some of these & other
points in mind.

Regards,
Payal Jethra


On Tue, Apr 30, 2024 at 6:29 PM BHAWANI SHANKAR VERMA 
wrote:

> Concession is available in shatabdi chair car, rajdhani AC3 75% of the
> fair will be charged. No concession available in vande bharat, garibrath,
> janshatabdi, hamsafar and duranto trains.
>
>
> On 4/30/2024 3:53 PM, george.abrah...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> No concession on Vande Bharat, Shatabdi, Rajdhani trains. Concessions
> available only for Totally Blind persons. Please correct me if I am wrong!
>
>
>
> *From:* accessindia@accessindia.org.in 
>  *On Behalf Of *Radio Udaan
> *Sent:* 30 April 2024 14:07
> *To:* accessindia@accessindia.org.in
> *Subject:* Re: [AI] Concession to persons with disabilities in vande
> Bharat trains
>
>
>
>
>
> Hello Ajay and all,
>
> I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to bring to your attention that
> there seems to be neither any concession nor any quota in seat booking for
> Vande Bharat.
>
> I have taken the initiative to file a petition regarding this matter in
> the CCPD office. Let's wait and watch how things progress from here.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Danish Mahajan
>
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 30, 2024 at 7:25 AM Rahul Bhatia 
> wrote:
>
> No concession is available on vande bharat train as of now. At least some
> persentage of concession must be provided
>
>
>
> On Tue, 30 Apr, 2024, 5:55 am Himanshu Ranjan, <
> sudhanshuranjan98...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> No, Duronto Express trains do not offer concessions to physically
> challenged passengers
> but, Garib Rath Express trains reserve two lower and two upper berths for
> people with disabilities (PWDs) on a first-come, first-served basis.
> However, PWDs must have to pay the full fare for this facility.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Himanshu.
>
>
>
> On Mon, 29 Apr, 2024, 10:59 pm Mohib Anwar Rafay, 
> wrote:
>
> I think Doranto and Garibrath also don't provide any concession for blind
> passengers.
>
>
>
> On Mon, Apr 29, 2024 at 10:43 PM Himanshu Ranjan <
> sudhanshuranjan98...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi sir,
>
> Vande Bharat does not provide any concession for persons with disability.
>
> It just offers full ticket.
>
> For more details you can check out this official PDF available on IRCTC
> site:
>
>
> https://contents.irctc.co.in/en/Salient%20Features%20of%20Vande%20Bharat%20Train.pdf
>
> Thanks,
>
> Himanshu.
>
>
>
> On Mon, 29 Apr, 2024, 9:37 pm Ajay Minocha, 
> wrote:
>
> Hi everyone, this query is little bit urgent
>
> I wanted to enquire if someone has been successful to avail concession
> while travelling through vande Bharat trains
>
> If yes then what is the percentage of concession that person with
> disabilities are eligible for? Thanks in advance
>
> Ajay
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[AI] Orientation Mobility guidance for visually challenged at surat gujarat

[Payal Jethra]

All,

A Mumbai friend of mine has a cousin at the following location.
B-36 swastik society,near umamangal hall,kamrej char rasta.surat gujarat,

Her cousin is beginning to lose his vision and is looking for guidance in
orientation/mobility and assistive technology. Please share an NGO/rehab
center or location/contact person he can connect with .

Warm Regards,
Payal Jethra
Mumbai

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[AI] Unleashed dog in the society lobby- restricted mobility around the neighbourhood

[Payal Jethra]

Dear all,

My building has an unleashed dog around the lobby so as soon as I step out
of the elevator and walk toward the building gate, its lying on the way
around where the security desk is. I have more than once politely shared
via email and on the society whatsapp group that this  restricts my
mobility as it's uncomfortable for me to freely move around independently.

There is some resident who feeds the dog. Others on the group have also
expressed disapproval since all members may not be animal lovers. However,
the dog still remains there. I havestepped on it once because  it was
sleeping around and I was walking alone.

Any concrete steps on how this can be tackled?

The secretary suggested that I inform the security when I intend to leave
or return but I politely replied saying that as a member of the society I
expect free mobility in and around the neighbourhood 24 x 7  .

Regards,
Payal Jethra
Mumbai.
7303448295

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Re: [AI] Why too many barriers for people with disabilities?

[Payal Jethra]

Hi,

My application for UDID card has been processed in April 2024 and medical
formalities including sonography of the eye amongst other tests completed
but the status on the UDID website shows "pending- medical representative
will be assigned to you" Cooper Hospital Vile Parle west is the hospital
assigned around Mumbai suburbs. Now, I am unable to proceed with renewing
railway concession. I travel often and unable to move ahead on this.

Every time I visit Cooper Hospital during mornings, I need to be watchful
of time for moving around through departments consumes time and I need to
go to office thereafter.
The solutions I have received so far are to call the hospital landline to
get the statusof UDID. For every visit to Cooper, sometimes the same
sighted assistance cannot be available and therefore the process gets
dropped off mid way.

This is just to share the process of obtaining UDID in Mumbai and its
complexity as of today.

Regards,
Payal Jethra
7303448295


On Wed, Jul 10, 2024 at 7:13 AM sagar Verma 
wrote:

> Greetings,
>
> I would like to discuss the numerous barriers and restrictions faced by
> people with disabilities in India. The process often appears overly
> complicated, not only for individuals with disabilities but for the general
> population as well. This complexity significantly impacts the convenience
> and accessibility for persons with disabilities (PWD), including those who
> are blind or have other disabilities.
>
> For instance, obtaining a Unique Disability ID (UDID) card is a
> challenging process that can be time-consuming. Although there have been
> improvements making the procedure somewhat faster, it remains a cumbersome
> task. Once the UDID card is obtained, it is not clear what specific
> benefits it provides. Furthermore, to avail certain concessions, one must
> apply for separate concession cards. For example, the Indian Railways
> requires an offline concession application, followed by an application for
> an electronic copy to book tickets online. This additional step is
> particularly burdensome, considering the difficulties PWD face when
> visiting ticket counters.
>
> Given that the UDID card already verifies an individual's disability,
> these extra steps seem unnecessary. Simplifying these processes would
> greatly enhance accessibility and convenience for PWD. I believe this issue
> needs to be addressed and corrected to ensure a more inclusive and
> efficient system.
>
> I welcome your thoughts and feedback on this matter.
>
> Best regards,
> Sagar Verma
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Re: [AI] Why too many barriers for people with disabilities?

[Payal Jethra]

All,

On Wednesday morning, I called Cooper Hospital landline- Vile Parle west
Mumbai & got to understand that the UDID website has been down since April
2024. The gentleman shared that there are around 200 UDID applications
which are held up and they haven't been able to upload any documents and
move the process further inspite of writing to Delhi.

"Perhaps you guys could help in making this move" is what he said.

Warm regards,
Payal Jethra
Mumbai 7303448295



On Wed, Jul 10, 2024 at 9:23 AM Kanchan Pamnani 
wrote:

> Sagar I agree with your views completely   but have you seen the reality
> of India. How many Disability Certificates have been cancelled because
> these were fake?
>
> Do you know that I have to hang my head in shame because the writer
> guidelines that I fought for for so many years which gave relief to many
> has been violated by our own people?
>
> I still think that life can be made a little simpler with less procedures
> and we have to learn to be honest.
>
> Kanchan Pamnani
>
> Advocate and Solicitor
>
>
>
> *From:* accessindia@accessindia.org.in [mailto:
> accessindia@accessindia.org.in] *On Behalf Of *sagar Verma
> *Sent:* 10 July 2024 07:14
> *To:* AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues
> concerning the disabled.
> *Subject:* [AI] Why too many barriers for people with disabilities?
>
>
>
> Greetings,
>
>
>
> I would like to discuss the numerous barriers and restrictions faced by
> people with disabilities in India. The process often appears overly
> complicated, not only for individuals with disabilities but for the general
> population as well. This complexity significantly impacts the convenience
> and accessibility for persons with disabilities (PWD), including those who
> are blind or have other disabilities.
>
>
>
> For instance, obtaining a Unique Disability ID (UDID) card is a
> challenging process that can be time-consuming. Although there have been
> improvements making the procedure somewhat faster, it remains a cumbersome
> task. Once the UDID card is obtained, it is not clear what specific
> benefits it provides. Furthermore, to avail certain concessions, one must
> apply for separate concession cards. For example, the Indian Railways
> requires an offline concession application, followed by an application for
> an electronic copy to book tickets online. This additional step is
> particularly burdensome, considering the difficulties PWD face when
> visiting ticket counters.
>
>
>
> Given that the UDID card already verifies an individual's disability,
> these extra steps seem unnecessary. Simplifying these processes would
> greatly enhance accessibility and convenience for PWD. I believe this issue
> needs to be addressed and corrected to ensure a more inclusive and
> efficient system.
>
>
>
> I welcome your thoughts and feedback on this matter.
>
>
>
> Best regards,
>
> Sagar Verma
>
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Re: [AI] videos of VIs

[payal jethra]

Hi,

Would you want the videos in a particular format? Also, by when?
 --

Regards,
Payal Jethra
Phone: 7303448295
Skype: payal.jethra

Bobby Bippy bought a bat.
 Bobby Bippy bought a ball.
 With his bat Bob banged the ball
 Banged it bump against the wall
 But so boldly Bobby banged it
 That he burst his rubber ball
 "Boo!" cried Bobby
 Bad luck ball
 Bad luck Bobby, bad luck ball
 Now to drown his many troubles
 Bobby Bippy's blowing bubbles.

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[AI] Checking of Proof of Disability in the handicap compartment on the Western Line

[payal jethra]

Hello Friends,

Wanted to share with you all an experience of travelling on the
Western Railway on Saturday afternoon. While travelling on a partially
crowded handicap coach from Malad to Vile Parle around half past noon
yesterday, I noticed a TC step into the compartment at Andheri. He
sounded like a man of authority and spoke in fluent English and Hindi.
He loudly announced that non-handicap commuters would have to
immediately get off the train at the next station.

While pacing around, he began to ask some commuters to produce their
Disability Certificate. He took to task a man who was accompanying an
orthopeadically handicap passenger and said that the man ought to be
travelling in the general compartment while only his physically
challenged friend would be allowed to board this coach.

When Vile Parle approached, the TC got off the train with the escort
of the physically challenged man and two other women whom he had asked
for proof of disability. I saw him stand at one corner of a tea stall
talking with them as I proceeded to search my way.

This may have come as an after effect of all the effort put into
writing to and following up with Railway Authorities. However, it sure
seems like the beginning of a break through with Indian Railway.

Thanks to all our friends who have brought about awareness and
persisted in opening the eyes of the Railway Authorities about
inconveniences caused to us while travelling in handicap compartments.
Probably, this tells us that there is light at the end of this tunnel.
If the Railway staff do take up this matter seriously and keep up the
supervision and check during peak hours as well, commuting by the
handicap coach may soon be a pleasant experience for all of us.

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Phone: 7303448295

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[AI] How to get JAWS to read cell co-ordinates in Excel 2007?

[payal jethra]

-- 
Hello Friends,

While working in Excel 2007, I am unable to get JAWS to speak column
or row headings. Would anyone please list step by step commands to
make this happen?

For example: the column headings that have been created in the sheet
extend from b1 through af1 and the rows have headings right from a2
through a30. While navigating through any cell in the sheet, I would
like JAWS to announce the column or row heading to know the cell
through which my curser moves.

Please suggest how to get this done through the JAWS Verbosity dialogue box.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers!

Payal Jethra
Phone: 7303448295

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Re: [AI] Stop Mistreating People with Special Needs - NDTV 24X7

[payal jethra]

Hi,

Sharing a link to the episode of Whats Your Choice on NDTV 24X7 last
night from 9
to 10 PM titled stop mistreating people with special needs.

http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/what-s-your-choice/what-s-your-choice-stop-mistreating-people-with-special-needs/362361?video-top-shows

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[AI] Mother's Day: What makes these visually-impaired women supermoms?

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Mother's Day: What makes these visually-impaired women supermoms?
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An epitome of selfless love and care, a mother will always be special
for her child. On the occasion of Mother's Day, we meet three
gumptious women who
have beaten all odds to rear their children. With tremendous hard-work
and persistence, they may look ordinary, but look closely and you will
notice that
they are visually-impaired. We share their stories

Alka and Swapnil Kamble

Looking resplendent in a parrot-green and pink salwar kameez,
48-year-old Alka Kamble is comfortably seated with her son Swapnil by
her side. The mother
of this 21-year-old met her husband Suresh and got married in her
early twenties. An instructor with NSD Industrial Home for the Blind,
an agency that
provides vocational help for the visually impaired, Suresh's was a
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A few years into their marriage, their son Swapnil was born. About his
birth, Alka says, "When the doctors told us that our son's eyesight is
alright,
we were relieved. I told myself that I was going to see the world
through his eyes."

A senior telephone operator with MTNL for the last 28 years, Alka has
always been a working mother. She reminisces about her childhood days
and shares,
"We were seven sisters with one brother. Though I was born blind, I
never felt bereft of sight as I went to a normal school and performed
well in exams."

Her excellence in academics reflects well on her son Swapnil who
completed his diploma in mechanical engineering and now works at the
Godrej and Boyce
company. About his mother, the doting son says, "I have never been
treated differently by my parents. In spite of the many difficulties
they faced, they
provided me everything. I truly love them and it's entirely my
responsibility to care for them in their old-age."

Neelam and Tejas Vinkare

Kandivali resident, Neelam Vinkare was born healthy, but at six years
of age, a mysterious fever took her sight away. Raised by her
grandparents, Neelam
is a graduate in Marathi literature with a healthy work experience.
Together with her late husband Bhimrao, she has an 18-year-old son
Tejas.

Starting out as an assistant at the Andheri Blind Home, Vinkare's
first job included duster making, weaving and tailoring and she later
went on to operate
a telephone booth. Bhimrao meanwhile worked as a door-to-door salesman
selling household items. After her husband's death at the age of 47,
Neelam became
the sole breadwinner of the family and Tejas was her biggest support system.

Currently the teenager is studying arts at Ruia College and aspires to
become a newspaper reporter, while Neelam continues to work at the
booth. She makes
Rs 1500 per month and confesses that life is tough.

"With the advent of mobile phones, telephone booths do not make much
business anymore," says Neelam. Tejas adds, "Moreover, the booth is
located in the
vicinity of a college and rowdy youngsters often trouble my mother by
snatching chocolates or biscuits without paying any money." The
adoring son therefore
accompanies her mother to the shop each day and thanks his mom for her
love and sacrifice. He says, "Even in face of adversity, my mother
insisted that
I continue education. I intend to pursue night college and am
searching for a day job to sustain us," he said.

Sharda and Monika Khatnawne

Until her mid-twenties, 45-year-old Diva resident Sharda Khatnawne had
an eyesight. "When I was close to twenty-five years old, my vision
started decreasing.
The doctors said that my optical nerve was rapidly drying up. For two
years, we visited many hospitals but in vain," says the 45-year-old.

A mother to Ganesh (24), Kanchan (19) and Monika (17), Sharda was
already a married woman when she lost her vision. "It became difficult
to carry on household
work. To adjust to a life of darkness was an unprecedented challenge," she says.

Sharda's husband is a cobbler, and money is hard to come by. "To
sustain a family of five is often troublesome, but I have ensured that
my children turn
entrepreneurial," she tells us.

Over the years, she has become used to leading a life without sight
but is still a hands-on mother. "I help my daughter in her tailoring
job, to mend clothes
and whatever else they require," she says.

http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-a-different-point-of-view-2084578

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Re: [AI] Attention bankers- regarding EMI versus loan tenure reduction

[payal jethra]

Ekinath,

Keeping the EMI constant will help save intrest. and work well in the
long term.
Will connect with you via phone to discuss further.

Regards,
Payal Jethra
Bank of Baroda,
Malad East



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Re: [AI] Local Train in Mumbai: my experience

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Hey Avinash,

Welcome to the finantial capital of the country!

I guess we as Mumbaikars are so use to all that you pointed out, it
hardly matters anymore. Challenges are everywhere; whether you travel
by train, bus, cab or rickshaw, only the nature of difficulty varies.

 Tactile paths are rare; so much to be done there. Do take a ride in
the Metro though, Reliance Mumbai Metro has made travel fairly
accessable for the physically challenged.

 As a visually challenged Mumbaikar girl, I have learnt to move beyond
a protected environment of being driven around by family in car to
commuting by cabs, rickshaws, busses and trains with a toddler by my
side, from Boriwali to Kalyan and Belapur to Andheri in all
directions.

Wouldn't say the challenges get lesser if a choice is made to board
busses or hier cabs. The advantage of train travel is that one can
seldom expect to be lost; for even if you get off at the wrong
station, its not tough to find your way back whereas while travel by
road, one must be confident of the routes or it is likely one might be
misled or taken for a royal ride!

The ease in commuting we have today is a result of joint efforts put
in by our visually challenged activists, NGOs pushing for rights and
achieving results in as many ways as possible. The best way to
minimise discomfort is to take advantage of accessable travel wherever
possible and seek help from fellow Mumbaikars whenever need be! Most
people are very warm and helpful if requested curtously. I have had
pleasant as well as unpleasant experiences of interactions with people
on railway platforms, trains, busses as well as rickshaw drivers with
the former types of incidents outnumbering the latter.

Looking forward to have you show the way  around when I visit Delhi next!

Thanks for sharing

Cheers!

Payal Jethra
Phone: 7303448295



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Re: [AI] insensitive rickshaw drivers in Pune

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Narendre,

Thanks for bringing this up. In Mumbai, the situation is more or less
similar. I use to commute to and from work by rickshaw. However, my
observation is that the rickshaw guys are generally becoming difficult
at times, not just targetting us as visually challenged. In fact,
because of not being able to get a rickshaw on my way back from office
which in fact happens to be at around 4 in the evening (non peak
hours), I switched to B E S T travel.

There, we cannot be denied envrey neither do we have to worry about
finding a seat and seldom to worry about where to get off once
familiar with the stops on the way, not to mention the feasibility of
commute by bus.

Sometimes, the idea is to make the commute convenient and spending on
rickshaw may be necessary but when the guys act nasty, taking the next
best option might just be the right thing to do.

 Bang opposite my bank, there is a rickshaw stand and not too further
off is a bus stop. Usually a known rickshaw man would drive two others
and me right to my doorstep However, after a few days, he would allow
me to sit in the rickshaw but I had to wait for two or three other
commuters to come so he could claim a share from each person. I began
to realise that the wait was getting too much. Instead of reaching
home in 10 to 15 minutes, which would have ideallly been the reason
for taking a rick, I reached home in half an hour. Apparently, all
other rickshaw drivers refused saying that the only man who would
agree to drop off at my area of residence was the guy who ran the
share rickshaw.

The next evening, after waiting around for ten or so minutes and being
refused by other auto guys, I headed to the busstop. As I was stepping
into the bus, the rickshaw guy called out saying that the others had
come and that there was a seat for me. But, I  had made up my mind.

This, however, has temporarily taken care of my situation, but as you
say, there are times, when I would wish to choose commute by auto when
I am carrying shopping bags and stuff. Also, during monsoon days, when
a rickshaw drop home is obviously preferable.

The problem here seems to be about them choosing to drive customers to
their preferred destination rather than have us dropped where we wish
to go. This is the case even in case of sighted customers. But, since
commute poses more challenges for us, let's certainly hope to
sensitise them.
Regards,

Payal Jethra



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[AI] Single Parenting - Challenges to Overcome and Moments to Cherish!

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Single Parenting - Challenges to Overcome and Moments to Cherish!
Source: Blind Welfare Volume 56, No. 1 April 2015
Published by National Association for the Blind (India) Worli, Mumbai

(Photograph of Payal & Nihaar)

"Ding dong bell!!!"
whispered a timid
voice through the
peephole as the
little boy and his
Nanny approached
the wooden door of
the apartment.
It
was
late
afternoon as the
duo came up the
elevator like all
other days to
Nihaar's home - Nihaar the six year old beloved
child of his Mummu, Payal - a visually challenged
single parent to the boy. As Payal unlatched the
door and let them in, Nihaar jumped into her
arms like a puppy overjoyed at the prospect of
being greeted by his mother. On return from
school that Wednesday afternoon, Minakshi Tayee,
the woman who baby sat Nihaar after school on
weekdays until his mother returned from work,
was also surprised to find Payal at home before
them. "You naughty girl," shrieked Nihaar in
overwhelming joy, "How come you reached home
before us, today?" the young man quizzed as he
ran excitedly from room to room,unable to contain
himself for the next half hour. "I thought," quipped
Payal, as she gleefully lifted him up along with
his oval shaped backpack, "on all other days, you
both welcome me home; so today I wanted to
surprise you by reaching home before you and
greet you. Isn't it fun switching places once in a
while?" Pushing aside the strands of her silky
black hair Nihaar rested his head on his mother's
shoulder, affectionately placing his arms around
her neck. For him it was a delightful evening as
he told Minakshi Tayee to prepare some extra
rice and merrily gorged on the simple meal of
dal, rice and curd in a manner he wouldn't on
other days when his mother returned from work
after his meal was over.
Payal and Nihaar have been living by themselves
for two years now after Payal got out of an abusive
marriage in which both Nihaar and she faced
domestic violence. She was well aware of the
challenges of single-handedly parenting a child
in the face of her visual limitations...but still chose
to step out of the bad relationship. She had made
up her mind... anything would be better than
being a victim of vented out anger and frustration
of a man who has no real idea of what a closely
knit family unit is like.
Ever since, she turned a new leaf there was no
looking back for Payal. The boy has been
blooming like a bud and Payal herself is lot more
at peace than she would have been staying in a
bad marriage with the father of her child who
always contradicted her every gesture for her
son, in an attempt to win over the child on his
side and then use him as a helper to serve his
blind self.
As the trio wound up their late afternoon lunch,
Minakshi answered the doorbell. It was Trupti a
freelance journalist for a decade with the local
newspaper - The Face of Mumbai. Trupti often
saw Payal and Nihaar waiting for Nihaar's school
bus, as she stepped out for work each morning,
and had made a rendezvous with Payal that
afternoon to pen down her experiences while
dealing with the challenges of a single parent,
not to mention the trials and tribulations she faced
on account of her limited eyesight due to
Glaucoma.
Putting away his plate into the sink and running
water over his tiny fingers, Nihaar greeted Trupti
Didi as she made herself comfortable on a couch
by the window that overlooked the park which
Single Parenting...Brings Challenges to Overcome and
Moments to Cherish!
Payal Jethra
Undefeated spirit

Page 25
Blind Welfare
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WELFARE
B L I N D
Payal and Nihaar visited over weekends. "Would
you like a drink of water Didi?" asked Nihaar as
he turned off the Television and came to perch by
the window beside Trupti. The amicable lass
handed him a piece of jigsaw that she dug out of
her maroon handbag and got him busy with the
puzzle as she chit-chatted with Payal.
Trupti had been planning this interview for a
while now.She'd often run into Payal walking down
the busy highway on weekday mornings as she
escorted her across to the queues for share-
rickshaws shuttling to the nearest railway station.
Finally, this fantastic Friday had been her chance
to live through Payal's experiences first-hand.
When interviewed about the challenges of being
a visually impaired single parent, this is what
Payal had to say...
How have you managed to keep a discipline in
the diet and nourishment of your growing
child?
A friend of mine, Gratia, has been our Health
Nutritionist - a fitness and happiness guide. Since
her own children are adolescents now, she gives
me pointers over the phone or offers tips on
importance of natural diet, sunlight, home
remedies for minor illnesses and fitness through
Yoga, when she visits us weekly.
"Look Mommy!" jumped Nihaar in excitement one
evening as he flagged up a bunch of Neem leaves
he brought ho

[AI] How a blind architect would re-build his city

[payal jethra]

-- 
Hello Friends,

Here is an interesting video I  thought I might wish to share.

This week on TED.com
November 16, 2013

Talk of the week
Chris Downey: Design with the blind in mind
11:40 minutes · Filmed Oct 2013 · Posted Nov 2013 · TEDCity2.0

What would a city designed for the blind be like? Chris Downey is an
architect who went suddenly blind in 2008; he contrasts life in his
beloved San Francisco before and after -- and shows how the thoughtful
designs that enhance his life now might actually make everyone's life
better, sighted or not.

Watch now »

 Regards,

Payal Jethra

The bird let loose in Eastern skies,
Returning fondly home,
Ne'er stoops to earth her wing, nor flies
Where idle warblers roam;
But high she shoots through air and light,
Above all low delay,
Where nothing earthly bounds her fli
Nor shadow dims her way.

   - Thomas Moore, "Oh That I had Wings"

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[AI] Cane Crisis!

[payal jethra]

-- 

Friends,

Greetings to one and all!

For a week and a half now, I have been faced with a problem with two
of my mobility canes in pieces.

The last time the elastic of the cane gave way, a friend of mine was
kind enough to buy me one when she visited NAB Worli. And I put away
the broken one hoping to learn from someone how to fix it some day
rather than find myself stranded without a mobility cane again.

Unfortunately, before I had a chance to or was I careless in not
noticing the passage of time, in a couple of months, the elastic of
the new cane snapped out of the blue scattering the pipes in the air.

Before my eye pressure increased, causing damage to the optic nerve
due to Glaucoma, I had sight enough to move around without a cane.
But, since I began using the mobility stick, it has very much become a
part of my life. I felt sort of incomplete walking down to the
rickshaw stand on my way to work each morning with my right hand
holding a bunch of pipes fastened together rather than my mobility
companion that keeps me secure with the knowledge that the next step I
take will be on assured flat concrete. Having had no formal training
in mobility as such, I use the cane with a few techniques that
visually challenged friends have shared with me.

Now, I find myself left with two canes, both in pieces and tied with
the elastic to hold them together. A colleague at work was kind enough
to fix three of the four pipes that go into making the entire mobility
stick, with three white pipes. Although this temporary cane, without
the lowermost red pipe, is too short for me, I must make do with it
for a while till I reach Worli on a week day, after work, but before
the workshop closes, to get both white canes fixed. Having had help
from regular rickshaw drivers and BEST bus drivers the last ten days,
as they park bang outside my Bank Branch to enable me avoid the heavy
traffic and crowds which often characterise station roads, I have been
lucky in getting past this cane crisis.

What I wish you, friends to throw light on is the following queries:
Does a cane get affected due to the way it is handled?
Are there varieties in a simple metal/plastic red-white cane that I
should be looking out for?
Is there a technique that can be learnt to fix elastic so I shouldn't
have to fret about travelling all the way to Worli to have my stick
fixed?
Is there a place on the Western suburbs of Mumbai where I could get
help with a broken cane or is Worli NAB the only option?

On a lighter note...

Is it the way I handle my cane?
Or does it wear away through winter sun or showers of rain!

Regards,

Payal Jethra
Phone: 7303448295
Skype: payal.jethra

We are blessed in life with friends who are both mirrors and shadows:
Mirrors always reflect the truth and shadows are forever by our side!



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Re: [AI] Required study materials in soft copy for JAIIB / CAIIB/

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Date: Sat, 10 May 2014 13:27:49 +0530
From: Sudeshna Bhattacharya 
To: accessindia 
Subject: [AI] Required study materials in soft copy for JAIIB / CAIIB/
GRADE 'B' exam in RBI
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8

Dear All,
request your most kind support and cooperation to help me get the
study materials in soft copy so that I can prepare for both JAIIB /
CAIIB or GRADE 'B' exam in  RBI.
in this regard, I'd like to mention that I joined Reserve Bank of
India 4 months back but though RBI's library is having a large number
of books / magazines to help prepare for the exam, owing to my severe
visual challenge, I cannot utilise them.

request your most kind cooperation at the earliest

thanks in advance,

Sudeshna Bhattacharya

Hello Sudeshna,

For the soft copy of JAIIB/CAIIB study matter, you could get in touch
with me and I could pass on the notes via email, GW or dropbox-
whichever works for you.

Cordially,
Payal Jethra
Phone: 7303448295
Skype: payal.jethra

Bobby Bippy bought a bat.
 Bobby Bippy bought a ball.
 With his bat Bob banged the ball
 Banged it bump against the wall
 But so boldly Bobby banged it
 That he burst his rubber ball
 "Boo!" cried Bobby
 Bad luck ball
 Bad luck Bobby, bad luck ball
 Now to drown his many troubles
 Bobby Bippy's blowing bubbles.

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Date: Sat, 10 May 2014 13:27:49 +0530
From: Sudeshna Bhattacharya 
To: accessindia 
Subject: [AI] Required study materials in soft copy for JAIIB / CAIIB/
GRADE 'B' exam in RBI
Message-ID:

Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8

Dear All,
request your most kind support and cooperation to help me get the
study materials in soft copy so that I can prepare for both JAIIB /
CAIIB or GRADE 'B' exam in  RBI.
in this regard, I'd like to mention that I joined Reserve Bank of
India 4 months back but though RBI's library is having a large number
of books / magazines to help prepare for the exam, owing to my severe
visual challenge, I cannot utilise them.

request your most kind cooperation at the earliest

thanks in advance,

Sudeshna Bhattacharya



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[AI] Disabled-friendly Odisha govt websites by August 15

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-- 

Disabled-friendly Odisha govt websites by August 15
Jun 9, 2014, 11.09AM IST TNN[ Ashok Pradhan ]


BHUBANESWAR: The state government is planning to make government web
portals disabled-friendly with screen readers, resizing of texts and
colour contrast scheme by August 15.

Screen reader is a software application that interprets the display on
a computer and presents it to an user in a text-to-speech, sound icon
or Braille form, making the contents accessible to the blind.

Deputy general manager of executing body, Odisha Computer Application
Centre (OCAC), S K Tripathy said three-pronged steps are being taken
to make the government websites usable for the differently-abled.
"People having problems in identifying small letters can go for big
font version," he said. Secondly, colour contrast scheme will be
introduced to make it easy for people with colour blindness and
partial visibility. Each site will have multiple colour scheme.
Thirdly, the sites will be made screen reader-enabled so that blind
people, having the software, can access the content, he said, adding,
work in many sites is in advanced stages of completion.

Of the total 39 state government departments, 17 are managing their
websites independently. The other department sites are nested on the
state portal (www.odisha.gov.in) and managed by OCAC. The government
has asked the 17 departments having independent URLs to complete the
disabled-friendly task by August 15 while the sites managed by OCAC
has been given July-end deadline.

The government move follows a decision taken in a meeting chaired by
chief secretary Jugal Kishore Mohapatra on May 17.

On March 21, deputy chief commissioner for persons with disabilities,
ministry of social justice and empowerment, had written to the chief
secretary to make the sites accessible to all.

source
http://m.timesofindia.com/articleshow/36283881.cms

Regards,
Payal Jethra
Phone: 7303448295
Skype: payal.jethra

Bobby Bippy bought a bat.
 Bobby Bippy bought a ball.
 With his bat Bob banged the ball
 Banged it bump against the wall
 But so boldly Bobby banged it
 That he burst his rubber ball
 "Boo!" cried Bobby
 Bad luck ball
 Bad luck Bobby, bad luck ball
 Now to drown his many troubles
 Bobby Bippy's blowing bubbles.

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[AI] In first radio address, Modi says the nation belongs to people, not the govt

[payal jethra]

-- 
In first radio address, Modi says the nation belongs to people, not the govt
Oct 3, 2014, 12.15PM IST PTI





 In the 'Mann ki Baat' programme, the Prime Minister said, "the 125
crore Indians are blessed with immense skill and strength. All we need
to do is to understand our strengths."

NEW DELHI: Seeking to reach out to more people, Prime Minister
Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the countrymen over radio for the
first time, giving a pep talk about how to shed despondency and use
their skills for betterment and prosperity of the country.

He advocated the need for use of khadi products as a homage to Mahatma
Gandhi and impressed upon the people to generate confidence among
themselves, including the specially-abled children.

Promising to make the radio broadcast a regular affair, Modi invited
ideas from the citizens while noting that he had been receiving a
number of suggestions since it was announced that he would be
addressing the nation over radio. In his 15-minute address, he sought
to motivate people to recognize their capabilities and use them.

"You know, our scientists have undertaken the Mars mission
successfully at minimum expenses. There is nothing lacking in our
capabilities. We only have forgotten our strengths. We have forgotten
ourselves as if we have become despondents. My brothers and sisters,
this cannot be," he said. "We need to recognize our internal
strengths," the Prime Minister said while narrating a short story of
Swami Vivekananda about how a lion brought up by sheep rediscovered
his prowess after coming in touch with another lion. "If we move ahead
with self-respect and right identity, we will emerge victorious," he
said.

He also referred to Mahatma Gandhi, whose birth anniversary was
celebrated yesterday, and impressed upon people to use at least one
khadi product, may it be a handkerchief or even a bedsheet.

It will benefit the poor, he said.

In the 'Mann ki Baat' (heart talk) programme that coincided with
Dusshera, the Prime Minister said, "the 125 crore Indians are blessed
with immense skill and strength. All we need to do is to understand
our strengths."

He cited some suggestions received by him through emails, which
included that skill development should start from 5th Standard,
special programmes for specially-abled children to motivate them, more
dustins, ban on polythene and making easier the registration of small
scale industries.

READ ALSO: It'll take more than brooms on ground

"If you have ideas and actual incidents which are constructive, do
share with me. Together let us serve India and take our Nation to
newer heights," Modi said.


Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleans the premises of the Mandir Marg
Police Station.

Referring to the specially-abled children, he said they should be a
part of the development journey as the nation belongs to everyone.

"They are the responsibility of not only their families but the entire
society," he said.

Appreciating the suggestion for special programmes for the
specially-abled children, Modi recalled his days as Gujarat chief
minister and said "we began Khel Mahakumbh for specially-abled
athletes and I myself would go and see the sports."

He also said he would consider the suggestion for making it easier for
registration of small scall industries.

Modi referred to the 'swachh bharat' campaign launched yesterday by
him and noted that he had invited participation of nine people, each
of whom should rope in nine more, who will involve nine more and so
on, to create a chain.

"Let us pledge to affirm to remove dirt. Yesterday we began the Swachh
Bharat Abhiyaan & I want you all to join this Abhiyaan," he said.


READ ALSO: Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicks off 'Swachh Bharat'
campaign from police station

Source:
http://m.timesofindia.com/india/In-first-radio-address-Modi-says-the-nation-belongs-to-people-not-the-govt/articleshow/44193110.cms

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[AI] Sharing article of intrest

[payal jethra]

-- 
Sharing with you an article of intrest.


Yoga for differently abled makes the difference. More than 100
differently-abled children proved yoga as a tool to overcome their
disability and increase their confidence levels. "We are not taking yoga
classes as one of the exercise being taught in our school, but it is giving
us confidence and also mental peace, freshness and some more which we can't
explain in words," said visually impaired, differently-abled and destitute
children in a school which is being run by a private management. Dr. Akula
Satyanarayana, MLA, Rajahmundry who is a doctor by profession said, "It is
wonderful to see my children (visually impaired) doing 'surya namaskaras'
and difficult aasanas such as Chakrasana, Paschimothasana." More at
http://www.eyeway.org/?q=yoga-differently-abled-makes-difference



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[AI] Visually challenged parent - sighted child...How to bridge the gap?

[payal jethra]

"I want you to read what I have written. I want you to see" is what my
seven year old son insisted as I sat him on my lap completing his
Hindi assignment.


As a visually challenged single parent, one of the hitches I face
while taking up my son's studies is figuring out how to establish
written communication between parent & child: A visually challenged
parent would leave a messege or Braille or audio note for a child who
returns from school to read... "Hope you had a Terrific Tuesday,
Sweetheart. When Mommy returns we shall pick up reading the Science
lesson on Light and Shadows. Till then...take care and be good! (And
draw a smiley face at the end)"

My residual vision allows me to scribble a line or two with a chalk on
a blackboard or using a marker on a white board, but what adaptations
would help him write to me?

At school, he is doing very well with oral, elocutions and
recitationshowever, when it comes to written work whether it is at
home or at school, he does it with lack of interest and the only area
where he requires improvement is his handwriting. Technology and
accessibility has been a boon in enabling me scan his text books, type
out and save his class work and set tests and practice papers thus
doing my bit in complimenting the effort of my friend who takes up his
studies volentarily as a tuition teacher.

When a subject is covered in class, and after we have read through the
text and note books, we Google "our solar system" or long "division"
or watch a you tube of the subject together. This activity helps me
gauge his understanding of the subject and answer any questions which
may pop up.

It is my strong belief that visual limitations must not be allowed to
come in the way of a parent taking up a child's studies or motivating
him academically.
The only gap is in the different tools my son and I use to read and
write. His lack of interest in writing may or may not be linked to my
visual impairment or inability to help with his written work. It could
be a mere phase of childishness, however, the question of establishing
written communication with him still remains he and I being on
different wavelengths and me not wanting him to use a phone or
computer as a tool to write to me?

Friends, your thoughts and ideas on how to bridge if not eliminate
this gap in written communication between a visually challenged Mon
and a young child & rekindle his desire and love for writing would be
appreciated.

Regards,
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Re: [AI] Visually challenged parent...Single Child...How to bridge the gap?

[payal jethra]

Friends,

Apologies for a delayed response ...but, many thanks to all for
sharing an overwhelmingly varied number of suggestions on how to
bridge the gap between a visually challenged single parent and a
sighted child. It was very touching to read so many ideas from so many
people. It sure seems that there are many more work-arounds than I had
singly thought of.

In fact, in a matter of days, a friend from my neighbourhood has
already agreed to spend time twice or thrice a week to help improve
with my son's hand writing!

Cheers!
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[AI] How to connect with PM?

[payal jethra]

Good Morning Friends,

Pasted below is a forwarded email from the PM's portal. It seems
puzzling how to go about navigating the site or post a comment.
Friends, please share your views on how accessable the site is and how
to post a comment.

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[AI] AIR News Analysis - Skill Development for the Differently Abled.

[payal jethra]

Hello All,

Sharing a link to the daily audio news analysis I just listened to...

An interview with Mukesh Jain, Joint Secretary, Ministery of Social
Justice & Empowerment.

http://www.newsonair.com/main-audio-new-player.asp?id=40033

Cheers!

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Re: [AI] problem about daily attendance help please

[payal jethra]

Navneet,

This issue may be of a lot of people in other institutions as well.

Since your principal is skeptical, it might be a good idea to sign in
his presence, at least for a few weeks since he is unconvinced that
you are regular. Else some work around like signing with the
assistance of sighted  collegues and giving the principal a buzz on
his telephone or intercom to inform him that you have marked your
attendence and that he might want to verify ( not for your sake but to
overcome his skepticism)

Given time, he might begin to overcome his lack of trust in you.

All the best.

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[AI] congenital cataract,

[payal jethra]

Umesha,

Since you mention congenital cataract, thought of sharing my experience here.

My grandmother was suffering from German measels when she was carrying
my mom who was born with cataract. When I was born they pretty much
suspected that my eyes would be affected as well and indeed I was born
with cataract.

However, my eight year old son has perfect eye sight. As a teenager, I
had developed Glaucoma and was apprehensive about the child's vision
being affected by genetic factors. On the recommendation of my
ophthalmologist and his gynecologist wife, I did go for genetic
counseling in Mumbai. At one point, I almost gave up the idea of
parenting, but both doctors were very positive and reassured me that
what happened three decades (me being born with cataract) is a very
slim occurrence in today's times.

Even if the baby is born with cataract, is what I was told, the
cataract can be easily removed immediately with no complications or
long-term implications. It was suggested that a pediatrician be
present to test the baby's eyes at birth. After that, I have been
regularly been getting my son's vision tested by my ophthalmologist
every time I visit him for a Glaucoma pressure check up.
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[AI] Links to parenting articles by a visually challenged Mom

[payal jethra]

Dear friends,

Sharing a few links to blogs written by me on the challenges faced by
a visually impaired parent.

Happy Reading!

https://www.mycity4kids.com/parenting/memoirs-of-a-single-parent/article/all-set-for-mammas-exam

https://www.mycity4kids.com/parenting/memoirs-of-a-single-parent/article/bathroom-blues

https://www.mycity4kids.com/parenting/memoirs-of-a-single-parent/article/the-diwali-of-her-dreams

https://www.mycity4kids.com/parenting/memoirs-of-a-single-parent/article/money-matters

https://www.mycity4kids.com/parenting/memoirs-of-a-single-parent/article/dear-ex-husband-thanks-for-the-sperm

https://www.mycity4kids.com/parenting/memoirs-of-a-single-parent/article/the-banker-rsquo-s-boy

https://www.mycity4kids.com/parenting/memoirs-of-a-single-parent/article/a-parent-by-profession

https://www.mycity4kids.com/parenting/memoirs-of-a-single-parent/article/single-parenting-challenges-to-overcome-and-moments-to-cherish

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Re: [AI] Regarding Zero Transaction Fastag issue to visually impaired

[Payal Jethra]

Hi Devender

Not sure which state you're from. In Maharashtra, Mumbai, I'm closing
a deal with Maruti Suzuki for a new car.

I've shared with them the recent 3rd February circular & they've
visited Mumbai RTO Dahisar for confirming & waving off the indicated
charges for registration of the vehicle under Divyang catagory for the
blind/visually impaired.

May not be able to receive calls during office. Please send in your
name via whatsapp on 7303448295 & I'll share the circular with you.

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On 3/13/23, Devender Singh  wrote:
> Hello to everyone
>
> recently MORTH of Central government has issued circular on 3 feb 2023
> for directing states to record veical ownership type "divyang"
>
> After there direction states are doing same,
>
>   but after this we need to apply for zero Transection Fastag on
> https://exemptedfastag.nhai.org/Exemptedfastag/
>
> and before applying on above portel, wee has to download 1 form from
> above portel and after filling that form, wee need to upload that
> formon the portol,
>
> but the query:
> in the format there are 2 annexture in first ennexture they have
> mentioned list of persons to whom toll  fee exempted fastag can be
> issue, in that list they have not mentioned "divyang or Visually
> impaired"  only they have mentioned
> "Mechanical vehicles specially designed and constructed for use of a
> person suffering from physical disability."
>
>
> and in annexure 2 it ask for: "Exempted Category of Vehicle Code (as
> per Annexure -1*)" in point no 3, and in point no 9
>
>
>
>
> query1: if they have not mentioned "divyang or Visually impaired" what
> we have to fill in rispected Point,
>
> query2: if anyone has got Exempted Fastag then kindly provide
> information with whole process, after optaining RC mentioned ownership
> " divyang"
> to help the whole people of AI List
>
> query 3: and if any document / cercular which we are requiring in
> whole process kindly attach as well.
>
>
>
> Thanks & Regards
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Re: [AI] Request for sharing your experiences with Microsoft Team and it's accessibility

[PAYAL JETHRA]

Hi Sujata,

We're using MS Teams in the organization I work with.
Here is a link to the tutorials-
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/microsoft-teams-video-training-4f108e54-240b-4351-8084-b1089f0d21d7

Warm regards,
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> tutorials available for using Microsoft Team?
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Re: [AI] Biometrics attendance system accessibility for blind

[Payal Jethra]

I am working with Bank of Baroda at a branch in Mumbai suburbs. We had
the BAS system set up for marking attendance. I took the opportunity
to mark attendance with a sighted colleague for a few days punch in
and punch out to understand the rhythm  of the machine.

There is a slot to put a finger onto and the machine beeps in a
certain pattern until it recognizes and accepts the employee's finger
print, it keeps beeping and once the print is accepted, it
acknowledges with alonger beep sound which comes after a while so its
a matter of practice.

I got to understand from sighted colleagues that once it recognizes
the employee the machine flashes the photograph on the screen.

However, there is a portal for employees and unit supervisors to check
attendance and that portal isn't accessible so still trying to
understand how to put across accessibility to them on that.
Suggestions are welcome.

Payal Jethra.




On 9/21/23, Amar Jain  wrote:
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>
> Thank you Nidhi and Sanjay.
>
> I am not in favour of advising to seek exemption. Instead let us ensure
> that accessible biometric systems are installed mandatorily by all
> departments where attendance is captured using this mechanism.
>
> Let NIC come out with an accessible mechanism.
>
> Sanjay-which DOPT circular is this? Could you share?
>
> Regards,
>
> Amar Jain
>
> On 21/09/2023 16:23, Nidhi Mishra wrote:
>
>> Hello their.
>> Presently I am working in Delhi directorate of education and my
>> department also has compulsory provision to mark attendance through
>> adhar based  biometric attendance for its employees, but the visually
>> impaired employees of the department are exempted from marking the same
>> under a circular issued which I am attaching here.
>>
>> On Thu, 21 Sep 2023 at 3:08 PM Amar Jain  wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> How do people with blindness mark their attendance using the BAS of
>>> NIC? I am told you need to punch in Aadhar number to be able to mark
>>> your attendance.
>>>
>>> What accessibility measures exist to see that blind employees can
>>> handle this independently?
>>>
>>> Are there any specific DOPT instructions in this regard?
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Amar Jain
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Re: [AI] Petition against stray dogs and other such animal bites and attacks against the blind and physically challenged

[Payal Jethra]

Hi All,

Have signed the petition for now.

Have had a dog bite me in two different situations, both being
circumstances in which sighted assistance wasn't available and dogs
were sleeping on the side walk outside office building.

Regards,
Payal Jethra
Mumbai


On 10/1/23, Avichal Bhatnagar  wrote:
> Forget about the residential areas, the situation is equally grim in
> universities such as DU and JNU, which are supposed to be the bedrock
> of logical thinking and sensitivity.
> There is a big army of animal lovers, and they resist any attempt of
> relocating the stray dogs and cats.
> Sometimes, the blind students have been advised to tap their feet
> loudly to make the stray animals aware about their presence.
>
> On 9/9/23, Prerna Sobti  wrote:
>> True ! Just along with thee  petition for stray dogs , there is a strong
>> petition going on for safeguarding them
>>
>> Prerna Sobti
>>
>>> On 09-Sep-2023, at 9:08 PM, george.abrah...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
>>> We can file a case in court but nothing will be done since the Animal
>>> lovers lobby is very powerful. Sad!
>>>
>>> George
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: accessindia@accessindia.org.in  On
>>> Behalf Of Pranav Lal
>>> Sent: 09 September 2023 20:08
>>> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
>>> Subject: RE: [AI] Petition against stray dogs and other such animal
>>> bites
>>> and attacks against the blind and physically challenged
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> Should we not file this in court? I doubt these online petitions will
>>> get
>>> anything done but I could be wrong.
>>>
>>> Pranav
>>>
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: accessindia@accessindia.org.in  On
>>> Behalf Of Pinkesh Tailor
>>> Sent: Saturday, September 9, 2023 6:16 PM
>>> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
>>> Subject: [AI] Petition against stray dogs and other such animal bites
>>> and
>>> attacks against the blind and physically challenged
>>>
>>> Friends,
>>> I've made this petition for creating a safe environment for both the
>>> person with disability, and stray animals who often bites and attack the
>>> blind and other vulnerable physically challenged people. This also
>>> creates
>>> financial burden for treatment, and also have a threat of rabies
>>> infection
>>> or other dreadful disease due to such bites. I request you to sign this
>>> petition, and if you know that any such online petition already exists,
>>> then please share the same on the list. I would like to take this
>>> petition
>>> back, and sign that petition rather.
>>>
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Re: [AI] Blind Parenting guidance

[Payal Jethra]

Hi Asif,

There are unlimited resources in accessible format for all subjects.
Some websites offer online tutorials/tests whereas others allow
downloadable PDFs.

More so with online learning, there are various platforms that offer
demo classes & then share worksheets as per the requirement of the
parent/student.

https://swiflearn.com/revision-notes/english-grammar/class-5/adjectives/

This is only one of the various resources online.

Happy to talk or discuss if you need any more support.

This is a wonderful opportunity to bond & spend time with our Angels.
Enjoy!

Payal Jethra
whatsapp/ Phone: +917303448295




On 8/5/21, 'Mohammed Asif Iqbal (IN)' via AccessIndia
 wrote:
> Hi all,
> I am a blind father of 10 years old daughter and she is sighted and in class
> V.
> Seeking your guidance where I could get accessible soft copy materials
> of her ICSC text book or practice worksheet for grammar or maths.
> Looking forward to hear from you at your earliest convenience.
> Asif
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Re: [AI] Blind Parenting guidance

[Payal Jethra]

Hi gufran

You can call me Payal not Mam.

You do have a point. There's plenty of challenges with remote
learning. A lot of apps aren't accessible & yes it is simply
impossible to keep 100% check on what children are studying online,
which is why the long term bonding & relation we've worked on with our
Angels comes in handy. They'll want to come & share with us. They'll
wanna describe to us whatever is going on or displayed on screen which
is one way they're reinforcing what they've learnt.

Here's where alot of mixed approaches come in handy. What works for
you may not work for me and viceversa. We've got to explore & enjoy
the process.

Please feel free to call /whatsapp 7303448295 like I mentioned we've
got a 'positive parenting' whatsapp group for visually challenged
parents & will add you to the group.

Lets enjoy & make the most of these times with our little & not so
little ones. Meanwhile, here's a recent blog you might wish to read &
enjoy while you're sipping a piping hot cup of tea.

https://www.momspresso.com/parenting/memoirs-of-a-single-parent/article/the-tom-and-jerry-show-wqlktlq9bfg7

All good wishes,
Payal Jethra
Phone: 7303448295






On 8/9/21, gufran ahmed  wrote:
> Hi mam since it is a wonderful discussion is going on, I too a father of 3
> kids having 2 sons and a daughter.
>
> I have tried to go with some online learning apps like byju’s vedantu etc.
> although byju’s well designed for the kids, but these apps generally
> in-accessible for us. Due to which we fail to monitor our children.
>
> What do you think, should we go for these apps? Or should we rely on
> traditionall teachers as these apps are over rated in terms of pricing and
> these apps are also inaccessible for us. Please reply.
>
> Regards gufran.
>
> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
>
>
>
> From: 'Mohammed Asif Iqbal (IN)' via AccessIndia
> Sent: Monday, August 9, 2021 1:00 PM
> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
> Subject: Re: [AI] Blind Parenting guidance
>
>
>
> Hi Payal,
>
> Apology for delay in responding as I was tied up with client deliverable.
>
> this information is quite helpful and will speak to you soon.
>
> thanks once again for your guidance.  My daughter is sighted but I
>
> being blind is guiding her and often I like to know what content I am
>
> guiding her.
>
> Asif
>
>
>
> On 8/5/21, Payal Jethra  wrote:
>
>> Hi Asif,
>
>>
>
>> There are unlimited resources in accessible format for all subjects.
>
>> Some websites offer online tutorials/tests whereas others allow
>
>> downloadable PDFs.
>
>>
>
>> More so with online learning, there are various platforms that offer
>
>> demo classes & then share worksheets as per the requirement of the
>
>> parent/student.
>
>>
>
>> https://swiflearn.com/revision-notes/english-grammar/class-5/adjectives/
>
>>
>
>> This is only one of the various resources online.
>
>>
>
>> Happy to talk or discuss if you need any more support.
>
>>
>
>> This is a wonderful opportunity to bond & spend time with our Angels.
>
>> Enjoy!
>
>>
>
>> Payal Jethra
>
>> whatsapp/ Phone: +917303448295
>
>>
>
>>
>
>>
>
>>
>
>> On 8/5/21, 'Mohammed Asif Iqbal (IN)' via AccessIndia
>
>>  wrote:
>
>>> Hi all,
>
>>> I am a blind father of 10 years old daughter and she is sighted and in
>
>>> class
>
>>> V.
>
>>> Seeking your guidance where I could get accessible soft copy materials
>
>>> of her ICSC text book or practice worksheet for grammar or maths.
>
>>> Looking forward to hear from you at your earliest convenience.
>
>>> Asif
>
>>>
>
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>
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>
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