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[Sandesh HR via Ai]

Dear access Indians,

Good news to trainers who is teaching computers and employability!
EnAble India will be conducting the eleven days workshop  for trainers
with the collaboration with Madhya Pradesh Welfare Association for the
blind.

Please read below mail to know in detail about the workshop.



Are you a trainer for persons with vision impairment? Are you looking
to upgrade your skills and teaching styles? Do you want to upgrade
your training programs and enhance the skills of your trainers?
Join us for the ‘Introduction to Teaching Computers for Visually
Impaired’ training the trainer (TOT) program. Learn about the training
techniques that have helped place persons with vision impairment in
183 jobs, in over 27 sectors, including banking and financial
services, retail, and information technology!

Introduction to the Workshop
One of the trainer said “Through this course, I learnt that only
technology was not enough. I understood how important it was to work
on the overall development of the candidate.”
“I thought being a trainer meant that I just go to class and teach,
but the course has helped me realize the importance of my
self-development as a trainer”
The TOT program aims at building the capacity of the trainers of
various institutions/NGOs/Schools to conduct the Computer,
Employability courses effectively.
The workshop will also give the trainers exposure on exploring and
understanding the learners, teaching methodologies, evaluation
techniques, self-learning tool, self-development tool, creating
training environment, training process, and assistive aids.

After the workshop, the trainers will be able to:
•   Prepare and use teaching aids to deliver effective computer training
to persons with vision impairment
•   Apply Enable India’s unique training methodology, and training
environment to make visually impaired candidates employable and ready
for jobs.

Around 300 persons with vision impairment have completed this course,
and over 30% of the trainees are working in various parts of rural
India as trainers of persons with vision impairment.
Workshop Details
Name of Workshop: ‘Introduction to Teaching Computers for Visually Impaired’
Duration: eleven days (including Sunday)
Start Date: July 24th
End Date: August 3rd
Venue: Madhya Pradesh Welfare Association for the Blind, #33, B/D,
Kila Maidan, Indore.
Landmark: Opp. Ramakrishna School, Near Fire Station, Tata Steel Square.
Connectivity: 4 – 5KMS
Fees: No course fees
Travel fare bared by participant
Facilities: 1. Hotel accommodation provided for out-station participants
2. Breakfast and dinner will be provided to out-station participants
3. Lunch will be provided for all candidates.

How to register
•   If you wish to register for the training of trainers workshop
program, access the below dropbox link.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/q98co1mu3hoqr64/AABDdznUW9UBfr3twNs62fd5a?dl=0

fill up the Registration Form attached to this email, and send it to:
sand...@enableindia.org.  nav...@enableindia.org;
u...@enableindia.org;
Before attending the workshop participants has to do following:
•   Teach any concept to visually impaired candidate either in group or
individually. And share the recorded session with Sandesh via
WhatsApp. WhatsApp number: 9242877134.
Participants has to share their expectations with master trainers via
whats App or e-mail.
•   To confirm your seat in the program, please send your travel ticket
to sand...@enableindia.org and nav...@enableindia.org, before July
23rd.
•   If you cannot send an email, send a physical copy of the duly filled
Registration Form, and a photocopy of the travel ticket to the
following address:
Enable India
#473/B, Adugodi Main Road
Koramangala 8th Block
Bangalore 560095.
Phone Number: 08067323636.
•   Note: Registration is not confirmed till the travel ticket is received.
•   Since there are limited seats available, registrations are accepted
on a first come first serve basis.
Thank you so much for your interest. For any further clarifications,
please reply to this email, or you may call Sandesh: 9242877134 or
Naveen Kumar: 9164817167.  Contact us any support require for
registration.
With regards,
Sandesh HR
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Re: [Ai] BillionAbles-Lifestyle App for persons with Disabilities

[Shakul Raj Sonker via Ai]

Hey Sameer,
Thank you so much for letting me know about it.
Sure! I will look all the list which I want to see on your website..
Waiting for an IOS version.
Best.

On 7/10/17, Sameer Garg via Ai  wrote:
> Hi shakul
>
> Greetings.
>
> Currently, the app is for android platform. We would be rolling out a iOS
> version soon. Will keep you updated.
> Meanwhile, you can access all listings on our website www.billionables.com
>
> Best
>
> Sameer
>
>
> Warm Regards
>
> Sameer Garg
>
> Ph: 9891866866
>
>
> On Mon, Jul 10, 2017 at 5:34 PM, Shakul Raj Sonker via Ai <
> ai@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in> wrote:
>
>> Is this App available on App store?
>>
>>
>> On 7/10/17, Sameer Garg via Ai 
>> wrote:
>> > Dear Friends
>> >
>> > We are delighted to share that India’s first lifestyle app-
>> > BillionAbles
>> > which aims to serve as an access guide to persons with disabilities has
>> > been launched and is now available on Google Playstore. The idea is to
>> act
>> > as a facilitator in paving the way for an independent and dignified
>> social
>> > life for the disabled community.
>> >
>> > *The app lists more than a 1,000 disabled friendly places across India
>> with
>> > over 150 verified listings from Delhi-NCR, Goa and Rajasthan.* It lists
>> > disabled friendly venues and services under categories such as
>> > Accessible
>> > Restaurants & Hotels, Accessible Shops & Malls, Accessible
>> > Entertainment
>> > Joints, Wellness, Disability Events, Public transport, Accessible
>> > tours,
>> > Accessible cabs, Accessible Washrooms, Disabled Parking spaces, etc.
>> >
>> > The app offers filter-based searches as well. People can look for
>> > places
>> > based on accessibility of ramps, lifts, elevators, step free access,
>> > braille and signage, sign language availability, gluten free food,
>> > eating
>> > aids, assistance available, large print, and more. The results are
>> > displayed as a list as well as in Map View.
>> >
>> > *USP of BillionAbles app include the ability to increase or decrease
>> > the
>> > font size of text, change app’s contrast colour, text-to-speech, and
>> > speech-to-text options. The app is endowed with in-app navigation and
>> quick
>> > calling features as well.*
>> >
>> > Users can share their experiences by rating and reviewing the listings
>> via
>> > the rate and review feature. After each rate and review, the user’s
>> account
>> > will get credited with reward points, given as a token of appreciation.
>> > Important thing to note is that these points are redeemable at selected
>> > accessible merchant outlets, thus users get gratified for each rating-
>> > reviewing activity on the app.
>> >
>> > *The icing on the cake is that this is a crowd sourced app, which means
>> the
>> > users can submit the listings (places, services and products found
>> > useful
>> > for persons with disabilities) on the app in real time and in return
>> > they
>> > receive reward points for every listing they submit on the
>> app.*Therefore,
>> > the power of this crowd sourced platform, the BillionAbles App, lays in
>> the
>> > hands of its users i.e. YOU! Ultimately, the aim is to cater to
>> everyone’s
>> > needs and leaving no one behind, irrespective of their age or
>> > abilities.
>> >
>> > *We look forward to see your support in this mission and request you to
>> > download the app and spread the word in your network about the same.
>> > The
>> > app can be downloaded from here
>> > > ae13bffa6ed8dae605e712b6f&id=47ea5e2f70&e=c26508eedf>.*
>> > We
>> > wish to co-create the future with you by creating and promoting an
>> > Accessible India.
>> >
>> > Accessibly Yours
>> > Sameer Garg
>> > Founder
>> > BillionAbles
>> > *+91 8800510866*
>> > * www.billionables.com *
>> >
>> > 
>> > Follow us on :
>> >  > Billionables>
>> > 
>> > 
>> >
>>
>>
>> --
>> SRS,
>> Second Year Undergraduate,
>> Ashoka University,
>> Mobile: +91 8059992380
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>> 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;
>>
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>> mails
>> sent through this mailing list..
>>
>>
>>
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>> reach:
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Mobile: +91 8059992380
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Re: [Ai] BillionAbles-Lifestyle App for persons with Disabilities

[Shakul Raj Sonker via Ai]

Is this App available on App store?


On 7/10/17, Sameer Garg via Ai  wrote:
> Dear Friends
>
> We are delighted to share that India’s first lifestyle app- BillionAbles
> which aims to serve as an access guide to persons with disabilities has
> been launched and is now available on Google Playstore. The idea is to act
> as a facilitator in paving the way for an independent and dignified social
> life for the disabled community.
>
> *The app lists more than a 1,000 disabled friendly places across India with
> over 150 verified listings from Delhi-NCR, Goa and Rajasthan.* It lists
> disabled friendly venues and services under categories such as Accessible
> Restaurants & Hotels, Accessible Shops & Malls, Accessible Entertainment
> Joints, Wellness, Disability Events, Public transport, Accessible tours,
> Accessible cabs, Accessible Washrooms, Disabled Parking spaces, etc.
>
> The app offers filter-based searches as well. People can look for places
> based on accessibility of ramps, lifts, elevators, step free access,
> braille and signage, sign language availability, gluten free food, eating
> aids, assistance available, large print, and more. The results are
> displayed as a list as well as in Map View.
>
> *USP of BillionAbles app include the ability to increase or decrease the
> font size of text, change app’s contrast colour, text-to-speech, and
> speech-to-text options. The app is endowed with in-app navigation and quick
> calling features as well.*
>
> Users can share their experiences by rating and reviewing the listings via
> the rate and review feature. After each rate and review, the user’s account
> will get credited with reward points, given as a token of appreciation.
> Important thing to note is that these points are redeemable at selected
> accessible merchant outlets, thus users get gratified for each rating-
> reviewing activity on the app.
>
> *The icing on the cake is that this is a crowd sourced app, which means the
> users can submit the listings (places, services and products found useful
> for persons with disabilities) on the app in real time and in return they
> receive reward points for every listing they submit on the app.*Therefore,
> the power of this crowd sourced platform, the BillionAbles App, lays in the
> hands of its users i.e. YOU! Ultimately, the aim is to cater to everyone’s
> needs and leaving no one behind, irrespective of their age or abilities.
>
> *We look forward to see your support in this mission and request you to
> download the app and spread the word in your network about the same. The
> app can be downloaded from here
> .*
> We
> wish to co-create the future with you by creating and promoting an
> Accessible India.
>
> Accessibly Yours
> Sameer Garg
> Founder
> BillionAbles
> *+91 8800510866*
> * www.billionables.com *
>
> 
> Follow us on :
>  
> 
> 
>


-- 
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Second Year Undergraduate,
Ashoka University,
Mobile: +91 8059992380
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Re: [Ai] BillionAbles-Lifestyle App for persons with Disabilities

[Sameer Garg via Ai]

Hi shakul

Greetings.

Currently, the app is for android platform. We would be rolling out a iOS
version soon. Will keep you updated.
Meanwhile, you can access all listings on our website www.billionables.com

Best

Sameer


Warm Regards

Sameer Garg

Ph: 9891866866


On Mon, Jul 10, 2017 at 5:34 PM, Shakul Raj Sonker via Ai <
ai@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in> wrote:

> Is this App available on App store?
>
>
> On 7/10/17, Sameer Garg via Ai  wrote:
> > Dear Friends
> >
> > We are delighted to share that India’s first lifestyle app- BillionAbles
> > which aims to serve as an access guide to persons with disabilities has
> > been launched and is now available on Google Playstore. The idea is to
> act
> > as a facilitator in paving the way for an independent and dignified
> social
> > life for the disabled community.
> >
> > *The app lists more than a 1,000 disabled friendly places across India
> with
> > over 150 verified listings from Delhi-NCR, Goa and Rajasthan.* It lists
> > disabled friendly venues and services under categories such as Accessible
> > Restaurants & Hotels, Accessible Shops & Malls, Accessible Entertainment
> > Joints, Wellness, Disability Events, Public transport, Accessible tours,
> > Accessible cabs, Accessible Washrooms, Disabled Parking spaces, etc.
> >
> > The app offers filter-based searches as well. People can look for places
> > based on accessibility of ramps, lifts, elevators, step free access,
> > braille and signage, sign language availability, gluten free food, eating
> > aids, assistance available, large print, and more. The results are
> > displayed as a list as well as in Map View.
> >
> > *USP of BillionAbles app include the ability to increase or decrease the
> > font size of text, change app’s contrast colour, text-to-speech, and
> > speech-to-text options. The app is endowed with in-app navigation and
> quick
> > calling features as well.*
> >
> > Users can share their experiences by rating and reviewing the listings
> via
> > the rate and review feature. After each rate and review, the user’s
> account
> > will get credited with reward points, given as a token of appreciation.
> > Important thing to note is that these points are redeemable at selected
> > accessible merchant outlets, thus users get gratified for each rating-
> > reviewing activity on the app.
> >
> > *The icing on the cake is that this is a crowd sourced app, which means
> the
> > users can submit the listings (places, services and products found useful
> > for persons with disabilities) on the app in real time and in return they
> > receive reward points for every listing they submit on the
> app.*Therefore,
> > the power of this crowd sourced platform, the BillionAbles App, lays in
> the
> > hands of its users i.e. YOU! Ultimately, the aim is to cater to
> everyone’s
> > needs and leaving no one behind, irrespective of their age or abilities.
> >
> > *We look forward to see your support in this mission and request you to
> > download the app and spread the word in your network about the same. The
> > app can be downloaded from here
> >  ae13bffa6ed8dae605e712b6f&id=47ea5e2f70&e=c26508eedf>.*
> > We
> > wish to co-create the future with you by creating and promoting an
> > Accessible India.
> >
> > Accessibly Yours
> > Sameer Garg
> > Founder
> > BillionAbles
> > *+91 8800510866*
> > * www.billionables.com *
> >
> > 
> > Follow us on :
> >   Billionables>
> > 
> > 
> >
>
>
> --
> SRS,
> Second Year Undergraduate,
> Ashoka University,
> Mobile: +91 8059992380
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> sent through this mailing list..
>
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[Ai] Daily Eyeway Alerts

[Eyeway Helpdesk via Ai]

Dear All,
Greetings from the National Eyeway Helpdesk!'
Please, follow below the Daily Eyeway Alerts:

1. Training-
Four months computer training.
The next batch of Diploma in Computer Application and Access
Technology will commence from Tuesday, August 1, 2017. The duration of
this course is 4 months. Classes will be held Monday to Saturday from
10 am to 5 pm.  The last date for submitting application is Saturday,
July 22, 2017. Eligibility: (i) Candidates who have passed Class 12th
are eligible. (ii) Basic knowledge of English is a must.
Please make an application in the prescribed format available from NAB
Delhi free of cost. Employed persons may get their Application Form
forwarded by their employers. The form can be downloaded from our
website: www.nabdelhi.in. The form can also be collected in person
from our office on all weekdays between 10 am to 5 pm. The form can
also be acquired by post or email by sending a request to Head,
Computer Department. Registration fee (onetime, non-refundable) for
all candidates - Rs.1000/. Training fees for self-employed candidates,
from Government  Departments, public Sector Undertakings & Pvt.Sector
- Rs. 5000 per month. Payment can be made by Cash/Cheque/Draft in
favor of "National Association for the Blind" payable at New Delhi.
NAB Delhi State Branch has limited hostel facility for Computer
Trainees. Request for hostel accommodation should be made at the time
of submitting the application form. The hostel expenses (including
food) per trainee is Rs. 3000 per month. Note: - Candidates who are
applying within Delhi/NCR region will have to appear for personal
interview at National Association for the Blind, Sector 5 R K Puram,
New Delhi, 110022 on Thursday, July 27th   2017, at 10:00 AM. Late
comers are not allowed to appear for the Personal Interview. Those who
are applying from outside Delhi/NCR region will undergo telephonic
interview from 24-26 July 2017 (Monday-Wednesday) between
10:00AM-05:00PM.
To get registered for next diploma batch contact NAB Helpline on
011-64556968 or 011-26102944 with Extension 117. National Association
for the Blind, Sector - 5,R.K. Puram, New Delhi – 110022. Helpline:
011-64556968, Email: helpl...@nabdelhi.in. Website: www.nabdelhi.in
 2. Job-
One post for Low Vision as Junior Clerk in Parliament of India.
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised
university and a minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute in
English/Hindi stream. Preference will be given to persons having
typing speed of 40 words per minute both in English and Hindi. Upper
age limit: 27 years. Apply online on Website:
http://www.loksabha.nic.in. In case of any difficulty experienced in
submission of On-line application, candidates may contact the helpline
telephone no. 011 -2303452. Last date 9th August.  More at
http://www.eyeway.org/?q=jobs
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With warm regards, Helpdesk Team!
Toll free: 1800 300 20469
Working days: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Helpdesk: e...@eyeway.org
Website: www.eyeway.org
Office Phone: 011-26472582
You can stay connected with us on
What'sApp: Eyeway-9968329329
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the end of the day that says I’ll try again tomorrow.”―Mary Anne
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Re: [Ai] Maids Matter -An article on challenges of a visually impaired parent.

[Asudani, Rajesh via Ai]

Sure.
But visual impairment does matter.
Why do we always want to renegate it as if it is immaterial.

Managing home for a VI is definitely more challenging than  a non-VI, and so 
maids matter more for a VI.

My own two VI sisters are managing their homes well without any maids, for that 
matter.
 
-Original Message-
From: Ai [mailto:ai-boun...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in] On Behalf Of 
Kanchan Pamnani via Ai
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 1:39 PM
To: 'Share, empower &Enrich'
Cc: Kanchan Pamnani
Subject: Re: [Ai] Maids Matter -An article on challenges of a visually impaired 
parent.

Working VIMoms  manage the same way as non VI  but working moms Rajesh. If you 
want a full discussion on this then chat with my mom who was working when I was 
growing up and we didn’t have 3 servants.
Payal has captured the problem well. 
K 


-Original Message-
From: Ai [mailto:ai-boun...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in] On Behalf Of 
Asudani, Rajesh via Ai
Sent: 10 July 2017 11:40
To: Share, empower &Enrich
Cc: Asudani, Rajesh
Subject: Re: [Ai] Maids Matter -An article on challenges of a visually impaired 
parent.

Do people employ maids in UK and other European countries?

If not, how do VI working manage?


-Original Message-
From: Ai [mailto:ai-boun...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in] On Behalf Of 
Geetha Shamanna via Ai
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 12:50 AM
To: 'Share, empower &Enrich'
Cc: Geetha Shamanna
Subject: Re: [Ai] Maids Matter -An article on challenges of a visually impaired 
parent.

Hi Payal,

This is commendable indeed. Juggling with maids is not easy at the best of 
times, and managing three of them is quite a task if one is visually impaired.

Geetha

-Original Message-
From: Ai [mailto:ai-boun...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in] On Behalf Of payal 
jethra via Ai
Sent: 02 July 2017 16:07
To: ai@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in
Cc: payal jethra
Subject: [Ai] Maids Matter -An article on challenges of a visually impaired 
parent.

Hi All,

Sharing an article on parenting & the challenges faced by a visually impaired 
parent…

Happy Reading!

Maids Matter
-   By Payal Jethra
BLOGGER

“It is time to celebrate with a Chocó cone!” Both Mother and son sit at the 
dining table around 10 in the night and thank God for the end of May and the 
beginning of June as they count their blessings reminiscing about how the past 
month has gone by peacefully with a few hiccups. The breeze is pleasant ,with a 
touch of pre monsoon showers bringing in fresh reasons to celebrate the 
beginning of yet another academic year.

A month ago was not so far away when all three of Payal’s maids informed her 
one by one that they would be taking off to their respective villages. “You 
guys will be allowed to take leave only when you find yourselves a substitute!” 
teased Payal. Payal has been living all by herself with her nine year old son 
since the past four and a half years after her divorce. Her marriage had been 
one of constant bickering and when she could bear the emotional harassment no 
more she opted to live a life of peace having accepted total custody of her son 
Nihaar. She knew that she had to build up a support system to be able to focus 
on her home management, her job and her child’s academic goals. She chose to 
have three different maids – Manisha for cleaning the house, Sarita for 
managing meals and Satyavati Maushi, an elderly but calm and patient woman for 
babysitting her son during the time Payal is at office.

The maids have been with her since the time she began living by herself with 
her son. Since the beginning she has been clear about treating the maids well 
but keeping money matters separate. The women respect her for her clarity in 
thought and instructions. All three maids come and go at regular timings and 
are clear about pampering Nihaar but not crossing the line when it comes to 
discipline.

Manisha was the first to inform Payal that she would visit her village for the 
month of May. “My sister Kavita will work for the time that I am away,”
she said.

“Sure,” remarked Payal, “that’s fine. But I will want her to work only when one 
of us is at home, else I want her to come to work after I am back from office.”

Manisha agreed and brought her sister along for a few days before she was to go 
on leave so Kavita could get to know about where to find the broom, detergent 
powder and other cleaning stuff.

This was the beginning of a month of changes. Mother and son got use to Kavita. 
She was a quick and chattery woman, a little less tidy than manisha but very 
loving and sincere. Occasionally, she would agree to come around
7 in the evenings to work to suit Payal’s convenience. Payal appreciated that 
and compromised on letting her wash clothes the next morning. Nihaar and Kavita 
would have a look at Nihaar’s tulsi plant each morning and watch it grow as 
they watered it together.

Sareeta, Payal’s cook takes off to her village twice a year – for 10 days 
duri

Re: [Ai] Visit to a place called VangniRE: Maids Matter -An article on challenges of a visually impaired parent.

[Shailesh Ambekar via Ai]

It is great and most needed discussion.  My thoughts in this matter
are, depending on any outsider in not good and not secure too.  2nd
when we do our things by our own it gives different pleasure.  Keeping
maids or not it  may be an indivisual question but if we are little
more patient towards family relations, then maid's entry will be
automatically avoided.  everything is not so simple as I write but
this is an alternate way which we have.
Jogi gave right example. I often visit that place(vangani) they are
saling small products in local trains they are saling their things on
railway station's bridges where municipality authorities are also
trouble them and still they are managing their lives with their
children.
when we are ready to take help or cooperation from outsiders then why
not from family! anyhow we need give something to someone na?


On 7/10/17, Surajsingh Jogi via Ai  wrote:
> Hi all,
> I had visited a place called Vangni near Mumbai recently, where I met so
> many visually impaired couples of whom a woman is efficiently managing the
> entire household activity round the clock without any assistance or maid.
> Their everyday stories are untold just because they cannot well articulate
> them or maybe they are not that much educated to write it. But, surely hats
> off to those people!. And I think managing their houses in so much of
> adverse conditions is more of a challenge than anything else.
> Regards,
>
> Surajsingh Jogi,
> Complaints management
>
>   Dept.,
> Kapas Bhawan,
> GITC Belapur, Navi Mumbai 400614.
> L/l 39367213 Mob. 9930137525
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Ai [mailto:ai-boun...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in] On Behalf Of
> Nippur Jain (? ???) via Ai
> Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 1:45 PM
> To: Share, empower &Enrich
> Cc: Nippur Jain (नूपुर जैन)
> Subject: Re: [Ai] Maids Matter -An article on challenges of a visually
> impaired parent.
>
> House hold work is a team work also in many of the houses.
> Employing maids may not afodable for every family.
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Ai [mailto:ai-boun...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in] On Behalf Of
> Kanchan Pamnani via Ai
> Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 1:39 PM
> To: 'Share, empower &Enrich'
> Cc: Kanchan Pamnani
> Subject: Re: [Ai] Maids Matter -An article on challenges of a visually
> impaired parent.
>
> Working VIMoms  manage the same way as non VI  but working moms Rajesh. If
> you want a full discussion on this then chat with my mom who was working
> when I was growing up and we didn’t have 3 servants.
> Payal has captured the problem well.
> K
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Ai [mailto:ai-boun...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in] On Behalf Of
> Asudani, Rajesh via Ai
> Sent: 10 July 2017 11:40
> To: Share, empower &Enrich
> Cc: Asudani, Rajesh
> Subject: Re: [Ai] Maids Matter -An article on challenges of a visually
> impaired parent.
>
> Do people employ maids in UK and other European countries?
>
> If not, how do VI working manage?
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Ai [mailto:ai-boun...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in] On Behalf Of
> Geetha Shamanna via Ai
> Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 12:50 AM
> To: 'Share, empower &Enrich'
> Cc: Geetha Shamanna
> Subject: Re: [Ai] Maids Matter -An article on challenges of a visually
> impaired parent.
>
> Hi Payal,
>
> This is commendable indeed. Juggling with maids is not easy at the best of
> times, and managing three of them is quite a task if one is visually
> impaired.
>
> Geetha
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Ai [mailto:ai-boun...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in] On Behalf Of
> payal jethra via Ai
> Sent: 02 July 2017 16:07
> To: ai@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in
> Cc: payal jethra
> Subject: [Ai] Maids Matter -An article on challenges of a visually impaired
> parent.
>
> Hi All,
>
> Sharing an article on parenting & the challenges faced by a visually
> impaired parent…
>
> Happy Reading!
>
> Maids Matter
> -   By Payal Jethra
> BLOGGER
>
> “It is time to celebrate with a Chocó cone!” Both Mother and son sit at the
> dining table around 10 in the night and thank God for the end of May and the
> beginning of June as they count their blessings reminiscing about how the
> past month has gone by peacefully with a few hiccups. The breeze is pleasant
> ,with a touch of pre monsoon showers bringing in fresh reasons to celebrate
> the beginning of yet another academic year.
>
> A month ago was not so far away when all three of Payal’s maids informed her
> one by one that they would be taking off to their respective villages. “You
> guys will be allowed to take leave only when you find yourselves a
> substitute!” teased Payal. Payal has been living all by herself with her
> nine year old son since the past four and a half years after her divorce.
> Her marriage had been one of constant bickering and when she could bear the
> emotional harassment no more she opted to live a life of peace having
> accepted total custody of her son Nihaa

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[Ai] Visit to a place called VangniRE: Maids Matter -An article on challenges of a visually impaired parent.

[Surajsingh Jogi via Ai]

Hi all,
I had visited a place called Vangni near Mumbai recently, where I met so many 
visually impaired couples of whom a woman is efficiently managing the entire 
household activity round the clock without any assistance or maid.
Their everyday stories are untold just because they cannot well articulate them 
or maybe they are not that much educated to write it. But, surely hats off to 
those people!. And I think managing their houses in so much of adverse 
conditions is more of a challenge than anything else.
Regards,

Surajsingh Jogi,
Complaints management 

Dept.,
Kapas Bhawan,
GITC Belapur, Navi Mumbai 400614.
L/l 39367213 Mob. 9930137525

-Original Message-
From: Ai [mailto:ai-boun...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in] On Behalf Of 
Nippur Jain (? ???) via Ai
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 1:45 PM
To: Share, empower &Enrich
Cc: Nippur Jain (नूपुर जैन)
Subject: Re: [Ai] Maids Matter -An article on challenges of a visually impaired 
parent.

House hold work is a team work also in many of the houses.
Employing maids may not afodable for every family.
 

-Original Message-
From: Ai [mailto:ai-boun...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in] On Behalf Of 
Kanchan Pamnani via Ai
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 1:39 PM
To: 'Share, empower &Enrich'
Cc: Kanchan Pamnani
Subject: Re: [Ai] Maids Matter -An article on challenges of a visually impaired 
parent.

Working VIMoms  manage the same way as non VI  but working moms Rajesh. If you 
want a full discussion on this then chat with my mom who was working when I was 
growing up and we didn’t have 3 servants.
Payal has captured the problem well. 
K 


-Original Message-
From: Ai [mailto:ai-boun...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in] On Behalf Of 
Asudani, Rajesh via Ai
Sent: 10 July 2017 11:40
To: Share, empower &Enrich
Cc: Asudani, Rajesh
Subject: Re: [Ai] Maids Matter -An article on challenges of a visually impaired 
parent.

Do people employ maids in UK and other European countries?

If not, how do VI working manage?


-Original Message-
From: Ai [mailto:ai-boun...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in] On Behalf Of 
Geetha Shamanna via Ai
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 12:50 AM
To: 'Share, empower &Enrich'
Cc: Geetha Shamanna
Subject: Re: [Ai] Maids Matter -An article on challenges of a visually impaired 
parent.

Hi Payal,

This is commendable indeed. Juggling with maids is not easy at the best of 
times, and managing three of them is quite a task if one is visually impaired.

Geetha

-Original Message-
From: Ai [mailto:ai-boun...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in] On Behalf Of payal 
jethra via Ai
Sent: 02 July 2017 16:07
To: ai@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in
Cc: payal jethra
Subject: [Ai] Maids Matter -An article on challenges of a visually impaired 
parent.

Hi All,

Sharing an article on parenting & the challenges faced by a visually impaired 
parent…

Happy Reading!

Maids Matter
-   By Payal Jethra
BLOGGER

“It is time to celebrate with a Chocó cone!” Both Mother and son sit at the 
dining table around 10 in the night and thank God for the end of May and the 
beginning of June as they count their blessings reminiscing about how the past 
month has gone by peacefully with a few hiccups. The breeze is pleasant ,with a 
touch of pre monsoon showers bringing in fresh reasons to celebrate the 
beginning of yet another academic year.

A month ago was not so far away when all three of Payal’s maids informed her 
one by one that they would be taking off to their respective villages. “You 
guys will be allowed to take leave only when you find yourselves a substitute!” 
teased Payal. Payal has been living all by herself with her nine year old son 
since the past four and a half years after her divorce. Her marriage had been 
one of constant bickering and when she could bear the emotional harassment no 
more she opted to live a life of peace having accepted total custody of her son 
Nihaar. She knew that she had to build up a support system to be able to focus 
on her home management, her job and her child’s academic goals. She chose to 
have three different maids – Manisha for cleaning the house, Sarita for 
managing meals and Satyavati Maushi, an elderly but calm and patient woman for 
babysitting her son during the time Payal is at office.

The maids have been with her since the time she began living by herself with 
her son. Since the beginning she has been clear about treating the maids well 
but keeping money matters separate. The women respect her for her clarity in 
thought and instructions. All three maids come and go at regular timings and 
are clear about pampering Nihaar but not crossing the line when it comes to 
discipline.

Manisha was the first to inform Payal that she would visit her village for the 
month of May. “My sister Kavita will work for the time that I am away,”
she said.

“Sure,” remarked Payal, “that’s fine. But I will want her to work only when one 
of us is at home, else I want her to come to work afte

Re: [Ai] Maids Matter -An article on challenges of a visually impaired parent.

[नूपुर जैन]

House hold work is a team work also in many of the houses.
Employing maids may not afodable for every family.
 

-Original Message-
From: Ai [mailto:ai-boun...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in] On Behalf Of 
Kanchan Pamnani via Ai
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 1:39 PM
To: 'Share, empower &Enrich'
Cc: Kanchan Pamnani
Subject: Re: [Ai] Maids Matter -An article on challenges of a visually impaired 
parent.

Working VIMoms  manage the same way as non VI  but working moms Rajesh. If you 
want a full discussion on this then chat with my mom who was working when I was 
growing up and we didn’t have 3 servants.
Payal has captured the problem well. 
K 


-Original Message-
From: Ai [mailto:ai-boun...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in] On Behalf Of 
Asudani, Rajesh via Ai
Sent: 10 July 2017 11:40
To: Share, empower &Enrich
Cc: Asudani, Rajesh
Subject: Re: [Ai] Maids Matter -An article on challenges of a visually impaired 
parent.

Do people employ maids in UK and other European countries?

If not, how do VI working manage?


-Original Message-
From: Ai [mailto:ai-boun...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in] On Behalf Of 
Geetha Shamanna via Ai
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 12:50 AM
To: 'Share, empower &Enrich'
Cc: Geetha Shamanna
Subject: Re: [Ai] Maids Matter -An article on challenges of a visually impaired 
parent.

Hi Payal,

This is commendable indeed. Juggling with maids is not easy at the best of 
times, and managing three of them is quite a task if one is visually impaired.

Geetha

-Original Message-
From: Ai [mailto:ai-boun...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in] On Behalf Of payal 
jethra via Ai
Sent: 02 July 2017 16:07
To: ai@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in
Cc: payal jethra
Subject: [Ai] Maids Matter -An article on challenges of a visually impaired 
parent.

Hi All,

Sharing an article on parenting & the challenges faced by a visually impaired 
parent…

Happy Reading!

Maids Matter
-   By Payal Jethra
BLOGGER

“It is time to celebrate with a Chocó cone!” Both Mother and son sit at the 
dining table around 10 in the night and thank God for the end of May and the 
beginning of June as they count their blessings reminiscing about how the past 
month has gone by peacefully with a few hiccups. The breeze is pleasant ,with a 
touch of pre monsoon showers bringing in fresh reasons to celebrate the 
beginning of yet another academic year.

A month ago was not so far away when all three of Payal’s maids informed her 
one by one that they would be taking off to their respective villages. “You 
guys will be allowed to take leave only when you find yourselves a substitute!” 
teased Payal. Payal has been living all by herself with her nine year old son 
since the past four and a half years after her divorce. Her marriage had been 
one of constant bickering and when she could bear the emotional harassment no 
more she opted to live a life of peace having accepted total custody of her son 
Nihaar. She knew that she had to build up a support system to be able to focus 
on her home management, her job and her child’s academic goals. She chose to 
have three different maids – Manisha for cleaning the house, Sarita for 
managing meals and Satyavati Maushi, an elderly but calm and patient woman for 
babysitting her son during the time Payal is at office.

The maids have been with her since the time she began living by herself with 
her son. Since the beginning she has been clear about treating the maids well 
but keeping money matters separate. The women respect her for her clarity in 
thought and instructions. All three maids come and go at regular timings and 
are clear about pampering Nihaar but not crossing the line when it comes to 
discipline.

Manisha was the first to inform Payal that she would visit her village for the 
month of May. “My sister Kavita will work for the time that I am away,”
she said.

“Sure,” remarked Payal, “that’s fine. But I will want her to work only when one 
of us is at home, else I want her to come to work after I am back from office.”

Manisha agreed and brought her sister along for a few days before she was to go 
on leave so Kavita could get to know about where to find the broom, detergent 
powder and other cleaning stuff.

This was the beginning of a month of changes. Mother and son got use to Kavita. 
She was a quick and chattery woman, a little less tidy than manisha but very 
loving and sincere. Occasionally, she would agree to come around
7 in the evenings to work to suit Payal’s convenience. Payal appreciated that 
and compromised on letting her wash clothes the next morning. Nihaar and Kavita 
would have a look at Nihaar’s tulsi plant each morning and watch it grow as 
they watered it together.

Sareeta, Payal’s cook takes off to her village twice a year – for 10 days 
during summer vacations, when her children are on school vacation and August 
September during Ganesh Chaturti. This summer she informed she would go from 
13th to 23rd May. She had found Hars

Re: [Ai] Maids Matter -An article on challenges of a visually impaired parent.

[Kanchan Pamnani via Ai]

Working VIMoms  manage the same way as non VI  but working moms Rajesh. If you 
want a full discussion on this then chat with my mom who was working when I was 
growing up and we didn’t have 3 servants.
Payal has captured the problem well. 
K 


-Original Message-
From: Ai [mailto:ai-boun...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in] On Behalf Of 
Asudani, Rajesh via Ai
Sent: 10 July 2017 11:40
To: Share, empower &Enrich
Cc: Asudani, Rajesh
Subject: Re: [Ai] Maids Matter -An article on challenges of a visually impaired 
parent.

Do people employ maids in UK and other European countries?

If not, how do VI working manage?


-Original Message-
From: Ai [mailto:ai-boun...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in] On Behalf Of 
Geetha Shamanna via Ai
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 12:50 AM
To: 'Share, empower &Enrich'
Cc: Geetha Shamanna
Subject: Re: [Ai] Maids Matter -An article on challenges of a visually impaired 
parent.

Hi Payal,

This is commendable indeed. Juggling with maids is not easy at the best of 
times, and managing three of them is quite a task if one is visually impaired.

Geetha

-Original Message-
From: Ai [mailto:ai-boun...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in] On Behalf Of payal 
jethra via Ai
Sent: 02 July 2017 16:07
To: ai@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in
Cc: payal jethra
Subject: [Ai] Maids Matter -An article on challenges of a visually impaired 
parent.

Hi All,

Sharing an article on parenting & the challenges faced by a visually impaired 
parent…

Happy Reading!

Maids Matter
-   By Payal Jethra
BLOGGER

“It is time to celebrate with a Chocó cone!” Both Mother and son sit at the 
dining table around 10 in the night and thank God for the end of May and the 
beginning of June as they count their blessings reminiscing about how the past 
month has gone by peacefully with a few hiccups. The breeze is pleasant ,with a 
touch of pre monsoon showers bringing in fresh reasons to celebrate the 
beginning of yet another academic year.

A month ago was not so far away when all three of Payal’s maids informed her 
one by one that they would be taking off to their respective villages. “You 
guys will be allowed to take leave only when you find yourselves a substitute!” 
teased Payal. Payal has been living all by herself with her nine year old son 
since the past four and a half years after her divorce. Her marriage had been 
one of constant bickering and when she could bear the emotional harassment no 
more she opted to live a life of peace having accepted total custody of her son 
Nihaar. She knew that she had to build up a support system to be able to focus 
on her home management, her job and her child’s academic goals. She chose to 
have three different maids – Manisha for cleaning the house, Sarita for 
managing meals and Satyavati Maushi, an elderly but calm and patient woman for 
babysitting her son during the time Payal is at office.

The maids have been with her since the time she began living by herself with 
her son. Since the beginning she has been clear about treating the maids well 
but keeping money matters separate. The women respect her for her clarity in 
thought and instructions. All three maids come and go at regular timings and 
are clear about pampering Nihaar but not crossing the line when it comes to 
discipline.

Manisha was the first to inform Payal that she would visit her village for the 
month of May. “My sister Kavita will work for the time that I am away,”
she said.

“Sure,” remarked Payal, “that’s fine. But I will want her to work only when one 
of us is at home, else I want her to come to work after I am back from office.”

Manisha agreed and brought her sister along for a few days before she was to go 
on leave so Kavita could get to know about where to find the broom, detergent 
powder and other cleaning stuff.

This was the beginning of a month of changes. Mother and son got use to Kavita. 
She was a quick and chattery woman, a little less tidy than manisha but very 
loving and sincere. Occasionally, she would agree to come around
7 in the evenings to work to suit Payal’s convenience. Payal appreciated that 
and compromised on letting her wash clothes the next morning. Nihaar and Kavita 
would have a look at Nihaar’s tulsi plant each morning and watch it grow as 
they watered it together.

Sareeta, Payal’s cook takes off to her village twice a year – for 10 days 
during summer vacations, when her children are on school vacation and August 
September during Ganesh Chaturti. This summer she informed she would go from 
13th to 23rd May. She had found Harshada, another cook who visits the 
neighborhood and convinced her to work in her place for a while. The two had 
discussed timings and salary. The only challenge for Payal was to manage lunch 
for Harshada, unlike Sareeta would be able to work only during evenings. Up 
until this point things seemed manageable for Payal, but when the baby sitter 
Satyavati Maushi mentioned she had to visit her native village f