[AI] another article on the word Divyang from today's the Hindu...

Disability is not divinity Since its adoption, the Indian Constitution has provided the opportunity for an expansive enunciation of basic rights. It has moved to an interpretive tradition that upholds the spirit of the fundamental rights to life, liberty, and equality with dignity, among others.

Re: [AI] Blind can record answers

First of all, I appreciate Mr. Vinod Tawde for bringing the necessity of change or evolution in conducting exams for the disabled to the limelight. recording the answers should be one of the options not the mandatory. strict no to liberal or grace marks. instead of straight up criticisms to the

[AI] National Level luie Braille cricket tournment held in Jodhpur

Friends, Blind cricket association with the kind help of Rajasthan Viklang Samiti successfully completed National level Luie Braille blind cricket tournment in Jodhpur Rajasthan from 4th January to 6th January 2016 in which 8 teams had participated from all over India,, the league matches were

[AI] Registration for Techshare India 2016

Dear Friends, Wishing you all a very Happy 2016! The registration for Techshare India 2016 is on full swing and we have some very interesting presentations lined up for both the days i.e. 3rd and 4th March 2016. Check out the draft agenda

Re: [AI] My article in the Tribune today: Deifying people with disabilities a cruel joke

Dear Avinash, nice article indeed, its quite timely and argumentative! As hinted in your piece, what we need is not just good intention, but formidable and concrete actions towards bringing about real changes... Our Prime Minister's heart is too large to engulf everyone, from NRIs of Madison

[AI] From the NFB USA, an interesting read! Thanks to the vollunteers for the hard work!

From the tenBroek Library This month we are pleased to finally announce the successful completion of our two-year project to digitize the audio Kernel Books series! Published by the NFB from 1991 to 2006, these thirty small (yet mighty) books are filled with first-hand accounts of the everyday

Re: [AI] Blind can record answers

Very constructive discussion is on. I'd agree that Blind People Organisations in Maharashtra should meet Education Minister and suggest necessary corrections in the GR in written form. The CBSE has provision for ensuring the availability of computer with enabled assistive tools to write one's

Re: [AI] National Level luie Braille cricket tournment held in Jodhpur

A number of blind cricket tournaments happening across the country. Mumbai just saw a 8 team tournament, now Jodhpur gets a National event, Delhi had a National event in December just before Christmas and XRCVC is about to organise an inter college event. Good going! Not to forget the Asia Cup

Re: [AI] National Level luie Braille cricket tournment held in Jodhpur

Yes. And to add flavor to the season, Pakistan Blind cricket team has been given go ahead by the Pakistan government yesterday. On 1/13/16, Blind Cricket Association, INDIA wrote: > Friends, Blind cricket association with the kind help of Rajasthan > Viklang Samiti

Re: [AI] Registration for Techshare India 2016

Interesting list of speakers and the sessions; looking forward to the conference. On 1/13/16, Ramya Venkitesh wrote: > Dear Friends, > > > > Wishing you all a very Happy 2016! > > > > The registration for Techshare India 2016 is on full swing and we have some > very

Re: [AI] My article in the Tribune today: Deifying people with disabilities a cruel joke

I will be happy if you can paste the article. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of avinash shahi Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 12:26 PM To: emailtotha...@gmail.com; AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues

Re: [AI] My article in the Tribune today: Deifying people with disabilities a cruel joke

Here is the article: Quote: Deifying people with disabilities a cruel jokeAvinash Shahi A large number of disabled people are striving for the bare minimum, and they are still “divyang” for the Prime Minister, is it not ironical? Merely a change in nomenclature for addressing disabled people is no

Re: [AI] My article in the Tribune today: Deifying people with disabilities a cruel joke

Its pasted below Deifying people with disabilities a cruel joke A large number of disabled people are striving for the bare minimum, and they are still “divyang” for the Prime Minister, is it not ironical? Merely a change in nomenclature for addressing disabled people is no substitute for

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[AI] Varanasi: The stage is set to witness world's biggest equipment distribution for the disabled, they say

Those blind people who can't read this report in Hindi let me try to translate some portions for them. More than 140 trucks are ready to fairy equipments costing 7 crores from ALIMCO Office in Kanpur to Varanasi. ALIMCO coordinator Yogesh Mathur said: "The ceremony at DLW ground is going to be the

[AI] BGFI's Picnic 2016 - A weekend at Z Bac, the Adventure Paradise!

Dear All, Greetings from Blind Graduates Forum of India (BGFI)! It is that time of the year again...this time celebrate the Valentine’s Day weekend with a Bang! As we all come together, with families, friends, and partners to experience the excitement of a 1.5 day long fun picnic at an

Re: [AI] Registration for Techshare India 2016

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Re: [AI] Registration for Techshare India 2016

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Re: [AI] Blind can record answers

I fail to understand why words like grace marks and liberal checking are construed in negative light. Well if you dont know then you have the right to know that what ever the marks that one obtain in exam are not your actual marks but moderated marks. At times marks may be increased or even

[AI] Visually impaired kids to stage musical in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Blind Relief Association will be presenting Khushi-Ek Ehsaas, a short musical play being performed by visually impaired children here on January 22. Approximately 50 participants between the age of 7 to 17 years from the J.P.M Senior Secondary School for the Blind,

[AI] Invitation to witness the First T-20 Asia Cup Cricket Tournament for blind at Kochi, Kerala

Dear All, Greetings From Cricket Association for Blind in Kerala (CABK) It gives us immense pleasure and pride to invite you to witness the First T-20 Asia Cup Cricket Tournament for blind jointly organised by Cricket Association for Blind in Kerala (CABK and Cricket Association for the Blind in

Re: [AI] My article in the Tribune today: Deifying people with disabilities a cruel joke

An apt summery of what we feel And I quote from Avinash: " Therefore, amidst harsh poverty faced by the disabled, extolling them as “divyang” is not less than a covert ploy to shield their resilient character and struggle as human beings." Further, deifying the disabled brings into sharp

Re: [AI] Blind can record answers

you are absolutely right, only few elite don't like gracemarks and other incentives for blind education as they are well settled with high positions, when we are having lots of difficulties in getting good/accesible education, there is every reason for demanding gracemarks and other

Re: [AI] Blind can record answers

Recording answers should not even be the option for the blind, as it changes the very nature of the exam from a written to oral. Other objections vedprakash has rightly mentioned. I had opposed it right from the inception stage in Maharashtra but it seems some vested interests have had their

Re: [AI] Blind can record answers

There are different views on any subject. All may not agree with what is written on the list. They are free to express their views. Even the well settled persons also have thoughts that they are welcome to share. Such discussions give us perspectives. What one takes away from a discussion

Re: [AI] Blind can record answers

Further, most sighted people are poor listeners. They do not grasp everything that is said. While reading they can very easily move back and forth. In the case of recording moving back and forth could be a pain. As a blind examinee, will struggle to make changes. Editting audio files is

[AI] Railways' showcase coach a hurdle for disabled

Why so much of negligence? Railways' showcase coach a hurdle for disabled | TNN | Jan 14, 2016, 04.34 AM IST NEW DELHI: The railways has put on display a "model disabled-friendly" coach on which no mobility-impaired person can get into without help. The coach has no ramp or hydraulic

Re: [AI] need contact no. of kanchan

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[AI] DU girls accuses Blind professor of sexual harassment; FIR lodged

Aditi Mahavidyalay is in the news for various reasons these days. Recently,The interview for the post of Hindi faculty was postponed cause the committee is probing a fake appointment in the visually challenged quota.

Re: [AI] Blind can record answers

I don't understand the big fuss created on this topic, obviously computer-users will not resort to recording answers, most will definitely use scribes and only a few individuals as a last option may opt for recording, it should be individual's choice having varous options are by no means a

[AI] need info regarding scribe qualification for railway board exam for last grade posts

hello access indian group members, am pramod from kerala. i need a information regarding scribe qualification for resently notified railway board job vacancy as last grade emploies . i want to know that when we applay for this post what should be the our scribe educational

Re: [AI] Mix and Match My article published in today's Hindu Business Line

Excellent write-up. Way to go. On 1/13/16, REKHA REVATHY wrote: > Dear All > Hope all are doing good. Below I am pasteing my article published in > today's Hindu Business Line. Hope all will like it. > Mix and match > Rekha Revathy > On inclusive education for the

[AI] Essay Competition: United Nations Academic Impact Global Youth Forum 2016

http://opportunitydesk.org/2016/01/06/un-academic-impact-essay-contest-and-global-youth-forum-2016/ Deadline: March 31, 2016 The United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), in collaboration with ELS Educational Services, Inc., (ELS) invites students to participate in the 2016 Many Languages, One World

Re: [AI] Mix and Match My article published in today's Hindu Business Line

Thank u Sir I will surely take care of terminology next time. Thanks & Regards Rekha On 1/13/16, pankaj Singh kushwaha wrote: > congratulation for this article Rekha. after reading your article I > found that you did not use proper terminology for like students with >

Re: [AI] Mix and Match My article published in today's Hindu Business Line

Thanks for sharing! Enjoyed reading it! -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of REKHA REVATHY Sent: 13 January 2016 20:54 To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled. Subject: [AI] Mix

[AI] Mix and match: The Hindu Business Line - Mobile edition

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[AI] Attention Mumbai

On 16/01/2016, at 3.30pm, a program has been organized at Chabildas School Dadar (west). To commorate the birth anniversary of Louis Braille. On this occasion, an elocution competition will be held. The subject is importance of Braille in computer age. Program is open for all, there is no entry

Re: [AI] Mix and Match My article published in today's Hindu Business Line

congratulation for this article Rekha. after reading your article I found that you did not use proper terminology for like students with disabilities/disabled students. you frequently used "differently abled" which does not correspond the actual connotation of disability. but this article it

[AI] request to help me subscribe to bookshare online library regarding

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[AI] Mix and Match My article published in today's Hindu Business Line

Dear All Hope all are doing good. Below I am pasteing my article published in today's Hindu Business Line. Hope all will like it. Mix and match Rekha Revathy On inclusive education for the differently-able The concept of inclusion is considered important in all fields nowadays. Inclusive education

[AI] Khwaabo ki Dastan Registration form

Dear Accessindians, Here is a link for you to register for Khwaabo ki Dastan, live poetry recital organized by Prathamesh Bendre and Talha Ansari. Event details: Date: 13th Feb 2016 (Saturday). Time: 2 PM to 4 PM. Venue: St. Xavier's College Mumbai. Register here:

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Please send the following particulars about yourself for registering membership in Bookshare. 1. Name 2. Address with pin code 3. Phone number 4. Email id 5. Date of birth 6. Scanned copy of your Disability Certificate. With best wishes Venkat (N.

Re: [AI] My article in the Tribune today: Deifying people with disabilities a cruel joke

Very good Avinash. On 1/13/16, avinash shahi wrote: > Its pasted below > > Deifying people with disabilities a cruel joke > A large number of disabled people are striving for the bare minimum, > and they are still “divyang” for the Prime Minister, is it not > ironical?

Re: [AI] need contact no. of kanchan

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[AI] Samaritan stitches together a new life for blind stray dog.

Samaritan stitches together a new life for blind stray dog. Nerul-based cobbler, Manoj Purbhe (46), is a local star because of his selfless love for stray animals. One of his current wards is a stray dog called Moti, who went blind in both his eyes after a cruel acid attack by unidentified persons

Re: [AI] Blind can record answers

Hi, Very fruitful discussion indeed! In my views, typing, writers and recording should co- exist. Our so-called special schools are far from achieving some success with maths even at SSE level hence we can't just expect that every student can type equations as fluently as he/she can dictate to a