[AI] Poorna-Apoorna helping handicap children overcome problems

2007-11-29 Thread Rajesh Asudani
Poorna-Apoorna helping handicap children overcome problems Nov. 29th, 2007 Aadhar Bahuudehsiya Sanstha, Nagpur, which stands to educate the children on the moral values,had organised a wonderful programme, and their efforts need to be lauded in doing so for in the process they have been introduci

[AI] vacancies at vijaya bank

2007-11-29 Thread Rajesh Asudani
there is reservation they say, for VC [visually challenged]. I don't know how they interpret the term, though. Vijaya Bank recruits Managers and Clerks Vijaya Bank Recruitment information from sarkari-naukri.blogspot.com VIJAYA BANK, a leading listed Public Sector Bank, having Head Office in B

[AI] Watch CNN-IBN program ‘Citizen Journalist ’

2007-11-29 Thread Prashant Naik
Dear A I Members, Watch the program 'Citizen Journalist' on CNN-IBN which will be aired very soon. Yet we are not sure about the timings but will update you on the exact date and time. This program is focussing on the banking problems faced by the visually challenged persons and the way ahead

Re: [AI] anyone using nokia n73 or 5700?

2007-11-29 Thread mahendra
Hi Aruni i am using N73 and i face no problem. i am happy with it. two of my friends are having 5700, and there experience so far is good. they have them, since two weeks only. At 02:51 AM 11/30/2007, you wrote: >Hello friends, is there anyone on the list using n73 or 5700 models >from okia? I h

[AI] anyone using nokia n73 or 5700?

2007-11-29 Thread Aruni Sharma
Hello friends, is there anyone on the list using n73 or 5700 models from okia? I have read the reviews of n73. Most of them suggest that it lacks responsiveness. I would like to hear the experiences from screen reader point of view. what is the general opinion about 5700? Thanks, Aruni. To unsu

Re: [AI] need help finding a talking calculator!

2007-11-29 Thread Syed Imran
Hey! Why don't you write to A.I.C.B. Delhi? They have something called "Equipment bank", where Braille slates, pocket frames, braille games, Braille geometry sets, calculators are available with subsidised rates. For more info, visit: http://www.aicb.org.in/ Recently I got a Braille geometry box

Re: [AI] need help finding a talking calculator!

2007-11-29 Thread hina
hi, the talking calculator is available from www.aph.org i recently got it for stats, it does standard deviation and mean, but not median and mod. hina. - Original Message - From: "Manish Agrawal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mamta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 4:3

Re: [AI] need help finding a talking calculator!

2007-11-29 Thread Manish Agrawal
Is available on almost every low vision equipment vendor on the Web. E.g. the first Google result for "talking calculator" is pasted below: http://www.dynamic-living.com/talking_calculators.htm The Saksham people at NAB Delhi should have one as well. HTH ~Manish -Original Message- From:

[AI] need help finding a talking calculator!

2007-11-29 Thread Mamta
Hello friends!! I Wanted to ask you that From where will I get a talking calculator! I am finding it from so many months! I require this to do Statistics! it should have all basic functions and also square root! so can you help find one for me? I have written to so many places but am not getting on

Re: [AI] Draft policy for exams urgent

2007-11-29 Thread Manish Agrawal
Kanchan, >>> > >>> > a. Visually Disabled candidates can appear in examination on the >> computer >>> > only if students are computer literate and can type at least at the >> speed of >>> > 30 words per minute. The 30 words per minute restriction is not required. A student may elect not to use a

Re: [AI] Draft policy for exams urgent

2007-11-29 Thread Dr. Rohit Trivedi
The examinee may be allowed to bring his own screen reading /magnification software Rohit - Original Message - From: "Abdul Razique Khan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 2:04 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Draft policy for exams urgent > Hello kanchan mam, > you are doi

Re: [AI] Draft policy for exams urgent

2007-11-29 Thread Dr. Rohit Trivedi
Use of lap tops could be recommended may be with usb querty key board if the candidate is not comfortable with laptop layout - Original Message - From: "Pamnani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 12:53 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Draft policy for exams urgent > Vetry I

Re: [AI] Draft policy for exams urgent

2007-11-29 Thread Dr. Rohit Trivedi
Excellent effort. training /awareness of examining authorities invigilators controllers of exams etc should be added. List of assistive devices could be suggested or disability assistive technology experts could also be included in committees advisory bodies. - Original Message - From: "

Re: [AI] Draft policy for exams urgent

2007-11-29 Thread Dr. Rohit Trivedi
no such barrier should be there. - Original Message - From: "sweety bhalla" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 12:30 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Draft policy for exams urgent > Moreover the scribe with 55 % marks for examinations, it is very difficult > to get in this ti

Re: [AI] Draft policy for exams urgent

2007-11-29 Thread Vetrivel Adhimoolam
I thing it's not too demanding and we have examples within India. JNU for example provides 1 and half hours extra time for us in three hours all India entrance examination. - Original Message - From: Rajesh Asudani To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 2:5

[AI] Google Service Uses Cell Towers to Locate Users

2007-11-29 Thread Vikas Kapoor
Google Service Uses Cell Towers to Locate Users Google Maps With My Location, a service for mobile users that doesn't rely on GPS, is now in use by Google. Nancy Gohring, IDG News Service Wednesday, November 28, 2007 4:00 PM PST Google launched a location service for mobile users on Wednesday t

[AI] Discussion on Screen Reader Software

2007-11-29 Thread Suresh Sambandhan
Hi Friends, I like to initiate the discussion on Screen Reader Software. Most of us use JAWS FOR WINDOWS. It works efficiently in various programs. It contains US accent and UK accent. It supports European languages such as French, Spanish and so on. This screen reader software enables us wor

[AI] Dell launches 15.4-inch notebook

2007-11-29 Thread renuka warriar
The Hindu News Update Service News Update Service Thursday, November 29, 2007 : 1625 Hrs Sci. & Tech. Dell launches 15.4-inch notebook Bangalore (PTI): Leading global PC maker Dell today launched a 15.4 inch notebook, with starting price of Rs 53,000. The new notebook 'XPS M1530' has a starti

[AI] Cyber cold war' developing says report

2007-11-29 Thread renuka warriar
The Hindu News Update Service News Update Service Thursday, November 29, 2007 : 1720 Hrs Top Stories ' Cyber cold war' developing says report By Rachel Williams in London Guardian News Service: A "cyber cold war" is developing as international web espionage and cyber-attacks become the biggest

Re: [AI] Draft policy for exams urgent

2007-11-29 Thread Prof. S. R. Mittal
Dear friends. Can anyone mail to me the draft policy of exams to my personal id [EMAIL PROTECTED] With regards Mittal. - Original Message - From: "Ketan Kothari" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "pamnani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 10:22 AM Subject: Re: [AI] Draft poli

Re: [AI] Draft policy for exams urgent

2007-11-29 Thread Pranav Lal
Dinesh, Would you have a reference number of that notification? Pranav -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dinesh Kaushal Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 12:57 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Draft policy for exams ur

Re: [AI] Help required for compotative exams

2007-11-29 Thread vinod benjamin
Thank you very much sir, it was very useful, and thanks once again for your valuble time to respond to me. benjamin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Amiyo Biswas Sent: Thursday, 29 November, 2007 1:21 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Su

Re: [AI] Draft policy for exams urgent

2007-11-29 Thread Anshul Kapoor
Dear Madam, Where there is no problem of language of papers and where the candidate is unable to furnish the names of multiple scribes, he may be allowed to change a scribe in case of medical excegency and that should not be opposed by the examining authorities. It is natural that a scribe may fall

Re: [AI] Draft policy for exams urgent

2007-11-29 Thread Dinesh Kaushal
Hi Kanchan, For most of the points, my view is same as others, that specifics of software may be avoided, but I can imagine a senario where a particular software is used and is not screen reader friendly, so may be these policies may include list of software with a condition that only accessible s

Re: [AI] Draft policy for exams urgent

2007-11-29 Thread sweety bhalla
Kanchan! If a person brings his/her own scribe, then there is no question of percentage? It means. PL clarify. Regards - Original Message - From: Pamnani <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: 29/11/2007 12:59 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Draft policy for exams urgent > Sweety my dear the 55% is not fo

Re: [AI] About N72 and Talks 2.5.

2007-11-29 Thread amit bhattt
Connect your ear phone with Mobile, start FM radio. Now, press key-1 that is OK button, press the navigation down key 5 time and then press key-1 again. Your Fm radio will be on loud speaker now! Features of N70M and N72 are almost 95% same and both the instruments having similar functions. --

Re: [AI] Draft policy for exams urgent

2007-11-29 Thread Abdul Razique Khan
Hello kanchan mam, you are doing a really commendable job. It is a well drafted policy barring few of the points which are debatable. 1. I stand by Pranav sir's point, of allowing extra 30 minutes per hour instead of 20 minutes. 2. As far as the softwares are concerned, in my opinion no softwares

[AI] Earnest Hemingway

2007-11-29 Thread Subramani L
Folks: If any one has the etext of Hemingway's A farewell to arms, kindly mail it off-list at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Subramani -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Amiyo Biswas Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 1:21 PM To: accessindia@