Is there no grievance redressal cell at your college or university
level? Surely they will take care of it.
Before taking any leap to legal course, make sure you exhausted all
local remedies. if it doesn't work, you can knock the door of the
court as a final step. But remember, it will be a tedious
Nand Lal has clearly made the phrase — “don’t under estimate the power
of the common man” — his life’s mantra.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/disabled-homeless-activist-demands-his-rights-and-entitlement/article7412406.ece
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Avinash Shahi
Doctoral student at Centre for Law and
According to the survey, the national average for disabled rural
population stands at 1.54 per cent, and Karnataka has scored better
with 1.49 per cent.
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/1.49-Per-Cent-of-States-Rural-Population-Disabled-Survey/2015/07/11/article2913972.ece
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Avinas
Hi Folks,
I use Tata Ski at home. With each new set top box, I have been finding it
more and more difficult to navigate the menus. Not sure if the Tata Ski
promoters consider us blind people as stakeholders. When I started with
Tata Ski, I could get to the channels I wanted easily thanks to th
Dear George,
I am also very concerned with inaccessibility in this arena.
Technology-wise, the only solution is to have set-top boxes with talking
features. Such products exists and our operators just need to adopt them and
offer to consumers for purchase.
I am sure blind persons will be ready to
This talk of digital India and smart cities at this rate are frightening
prospects!
-Original Message-
From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf
Of Prashant Verma
Sent: 12 July 2015 14:17
To: 'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues co
How does one subscribe to these newspapers. Can someone explain? Are we
talking of RSS feeds or are we talking of something else?
-Original Message-
From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf
Of Ajay Minocha
Sent: 11 July 2015 23:23
To: AccessIndia: a list
Dear George
Handling two remotes was main problem. I bought a videocon tv with inbuilt
dth. Now we have only one remote and the challenge was only remembering
channels. I created a small list of channels we see and the job was done.
Nirmal
On 12-Jul-2015 2:17 pm, "Prashant Verma" wrote:
> Dear
Dear Friends,
Good Afternoon to all the fellow listers.
Dear friends, please do not discourage anyone who is interested to
share her or his valuable information with the listers, instead we
should keep on appreciating and recognizing her or his efforts.
Dear friends I really request all of you
One more thing to add with bhaiya, you share info for people like me
who are fans of selective articles or postings.
(especially without source or time)
Sumathi mam, being I, in the same place where you belong,hardly we
receive any gen which our bro shares, do we? His postings are shared
in our
Not only that, but also just like the local cable operators, they've also
started shifting various channels to different numbers very frequently, that is
why I've now stopped maintaining the list of the channels.
- Original Message -
From: George Abraham
To: 'AccessIndia: a list f
I guess, people should keep on posting as long as they stay within the
rules of the group or get the clearance of the moderaters. It should not
matter to any of us if the post is made at 2 a.m. or 6 p.m.. People work to
different schedules and we should respect that. A lot of stuff people post
are
All
I do second Avinash's sentiments, sharing of knowledge and information is
always welcome on the AccessIndia list.
The list serves various segments of this specialised community.
It is only from genuine passion that folks post on unearthly hours as you
mentioned.
Would of course apprecia
ALl
The access india list is very informative regarding various issues
related to visually challenged in India. It is only due to posts
mailed to this list that various issues regarding visually challenged
are easily available. I thank all the members for posting such
important information now and
I second Avinash.
On 7/12/15, Narendra Sathe wrote:
> ALl
> The access india list is very informative regarding various issues
> related to visually challenged in India. It is only due to posts
> mailed to this list that various issues regarding visually challenged
> are easily available. I thank
Avinash u r in great way keep it .go ahead, becoz'IMFORMATION CHANGES LIVES'
On 12 Jul 2015 15:41, "akshun mahajan" wrote:
> I second Avinash.
>
> On 7/12/15, Narendra Sathe wrote:
> > ALl
> > The access india list is very informative regarding various issues
> > related to visually challenged i
Dear Friends,
With world becoming a global village, we all have become very busy in
our own lives. Owing to increasing demands and challenges that a
visually impaired person faces in this competitive world, it is very
essential to gain information and one can gain information only by
sharing and I
all of us Cirtainly benifit from this list.
I just feel happy that all news related to disability is available on
finger tips.
If I see that the sender is Avinash, I know that the news is interesting.
and many others spend their time in contributing information to this
group inspite of their busy
Dear George Sir,
Great point you have shared! I would like to share a suggestion. With
the growing demand for the DTH services, the remote controls can have
a couple of extra buttons on it which would be integrated with the
whole system. One button can be used to switch over the interactive
voice
can anybody tell that from where i can obtain ludo for visually impaired?
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well, I agree with avinash.it is not phisible for us to get information all
the time by reading or serfing googlewe should be thankful to these members
who are sharing their knoledge and enlightening the members on various
issues.
- Original Message -
From: "Vidhya Y"
To: "AccessIndia
Hi,
Till I remember, NIVH Dehradun sells tactile Ludo and Snakes & Ladders
(or maybe Sparsh Products).
Thanks.
On 7/12/15, Manas wrote:
> can anybody tell that from where i can obtain ludo for visually impaired?
>
>
>
> Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of
>
Dear Friend
The Pioneer newspaper publishing from Delhi is permitting downloading
of its e paper for free. We can read it with the support of Kurzwile.
On 7/12/15, George Abraham wrote:
> How does one subscribe to these newspapers. Can someone explain? Are we
> talking of RSS feeds or are we talk
Dear all,
Today you can listen 2nd episode of direct talk with Ms. Anuradha
dalmiya director of NIVH from 9PM onwards and tomorrow rebroadcast
from 4PM onwards only.
We will ask hard questions to NIVH director.
For more info login to www.radioudaan.com
Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list
Hi could you share which newspapers are accessible through newstand_android?
On 7/12/15, Salim k b wrote:
> Dear Friend
> The Pioneer newspaper publishing from Delhi is permitting downloading
> of its e paper for free. We can read it with the support of Kurzwile.
>
> On 7/12/15, George Abraham w
The list of the museums given in the article is very handy.
Moreover,interestingly they are celebrating 25 years of ADA this month
and we will be celebrating 20 years of the PWD Act in the upcoming
December. And they got azadi in 1976 and we got in 1947? so who is
more progressive? Anyway just a fu
I feel as an immediate and temporary relief, service providers can
atleast make the channel number and channel name be announced in voice
along with the display of the same on screen as it appears on screen
for a few seconds normally. Hope this is not a tedious job for the
service providers as it i
Friends,
The primary objective of this mailing list is the dissemination of information.
And some of the member are heading us in right direction and helping
us to experience the waives of awareness of diverse issues which are
concerned with visually impaired. I consider this platform as best
sour
Yes, it is an ESpeak issue and it occurs on web pages.
With best regards,
Amiyo Biswas
Cell: +91-9433464329
- Original Message -
From: "Him Prasad Gautam"
To: "AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues
concerningthe disabled."
Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2015 10:23 AM
S
Dear friends,
I am working on providing the news content in accessible format after
obtaining the same from the news paper web sites. but my problem is
the copyright issue. in the absence of written permission from the
content owners, what does the present (revised recently) copyright law
states ab
sumathi madam, i assume you feel disturbed in your sleep when you
receive email at midnight and you are not against anybody posting lots
of messages here.
in such cases, i suggest you can keep your accessindia setting
subscription as one complete abridged email per day and you can check
postings in
Hi All,
As I find from these mails that the informations provided on this list
is useful to someone or other, I am of the firm opinion that we should
ignore such negative messages and should not be wasting our time in
ascerting the importance of the list by replying to such mails.
regards,
On 7/1
Hello all,
Dissemination of any Useful information and stuff within the capacity of
this group being sent by the users including Avinash is indubitably
beneficial for the readers, but I suppose everyone has freedom to express
his/her views.
Sumathi has also expressed her views and concerns
All
This thread is not taking us anywhere.
1 Please keep the info flow on.
2 Ensure your post has some value addition.
3 Don't stretch issues beyond a reasonable point. Do respect everyone's
collective time as well.
Harish.
- Original Message -
From: "Amit Bhatt"
To: "AccessIndia: a
Hi,
Could someone describe the status and level and quality of audio
description for TV shows and movies in developed countries like the
United Kingdom? I know that there is widespread audio description in
UK and something with Netblink in this field itself also transpired a
while ago.
I would love
hello,
The key issue is it does not occur in all web pages!
Perhaps it maybe web page issue instead the espeak one.
On 7/12/15, Amiyo Biswas wrote:
> Yes, it is an ESpeak issue and it occurs on web pages.
>
> With best regards,
> Amiyo Biswas
> Cell: +91-9433464329
>
> - Original Message ---
Hello Sampath,
I read Mint and Hindustan times and both are accessible.
Additionally, The Times Of India App also does a decent job on android.
Thanks,
Ajay
On 7/12/15, Umesha S E wrote:
> Dear friends,
> I am working on providing the news content in accessible format after
> obtaining the same f
Dear Moderator,
sorry, but couldn't restrain myself...
I believe that this mail is not just an expression of opinion rather
assault On a genuine effort of Avinash!
Avinash's contribution is wonderful in my opinion...
Such assaults do discourage genuine people from contributing to the community.
Th
Also, Freedom Scientific is working on an update that will be
accessible with Windows10, and this should be out by the July29
release. I've tried the most recent RTM too, and there do not seem to
be any major accessibility concerns as such.
On 7/9/15, Austin Pinto wrote:
> if u use nvda yes it wi
List members, I think what Avinash is doing is immeasurable contribution to
all vib members through his wonderful ideas, links and important news which
would not only enlighten all but provide crutual info of happenings around
us.
Keep up the good work whether you send messages even at midnights an
Could any of you provide contact details of Tata Sky where I can
directly reach them?
On 7/12/15, Bhavya shah wrote:
> Hi,
> Could someone describe the status and level and quality of audio
> description for TV shows and movies in developed countries like the
> United Kingdom? I know that there i
sumati Madam, if you are so much disturbed by late night mails, then
in your mobile there is a option deta enable & disable when you go to
sleep at night you please disable the deta connection so that you will
be not disturbed by late night mails, then talking about Avinash in
the day he is working
Dear Negi Sir, first I request you to record the statements done by
your vice principal then I request you to meet the Honurable Director
of Education Mrs.Padmini Singla I have heard she is a kind lady, if
you have still any problem please contact me I will be ready to help
you, my contact details
All
No more on this thread please. Shall be forced to take action on further posts .
Harish Kotian
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From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of
vivek doddamani
Sent: 13 July 2015 10:03
To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibili
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I've been long maintaining that the Gujarat government is not
following the orders and to reiterate, this legacy is carried on from
then CM and now PM Narendra Modi. Read below a report published in
today's TOI detailing the ordeal of blind people in chronological
order...
http://timesofindia.indi
very shocking and unbelievable to read this
On 7/13/15, avinash shahi wrote:
> I've been long maintaining that the Gujarat government is not
> following the orders and to reiterate, this legacy is carried on from
> then CM and now PM Narendra Modi. Read below a report published in
> today's TOI
Something to worry activists in Maharashtra!
Officials from the department based in Pune said the “state is not yet
ready with such an audit on public buildings which are access-free”.
Read more:
http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/disability-audit-of-public-buildings-far-from-reality/
-
The grand marshal was former US Senator Tom Harkin, the Democrat who
25 years ago sponsored the Americans With Disabilities Act.
http://indianexpress.com/article/world/americas/thousands-participate-in-the-first-new-york-disability-pride-parade/
--
Avinash Shahi
Doctoral student at Centre for Law
http://www.livelaw.in/kerala-hc-extends-a-helping-hand-to-a-visually-challenged-woman-to-become-a-law-lecturer/
Kerala High Court in *Prasanna Kumari E.S. v. The Registrar, Kannur
University and Ors. *has ruled in favor of the 40 year old visually
impaired lady advocate, who was denied the post of
Dear Avinash,
It is truly worrysome indeed but frankly speaking I am more worried by
the lack of access requirements of the VI population across the board.
Mere putting
Braille signages all across or beepers at places our access needs
cannot be addressed. There is lack of understanding as to wher
Dear Friends,
Somehow there is nothing shocking in all this: our organizations need
to make more noise in this regard. Gujarat is probly the only state
in the Indian union where there are several blind individuals who are
leading major organizations but unfortunately not enough noice is
being cr
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBndKnWW-YE
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