[AI] Good news for disabled employees of NTPC Ltd.

2012-03-15 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
) Ms. Nirupama J., A.O. (Finance Deptt.), NTPC, Faridabad. (iv)Ms. Veena Mehta Verma, Officer (HR), NTPC, Badarpur, Delhi. (v)Shri. Prashant Ranjan Verma. ORDER The complainants, in this case filed a complaint dated 06.09.2011 before the Chief Commissioner for Persons with

Re: [AI] Good news for disabled employees of NTPC Ltd.

2012-03-15 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
. > > Thanks to disability for acting posibively for disability! > > > On 3/15/12, Prashant Ranjan Verma wrote: >> >> >> Hi all, >> >> In a case that we filed sometime earlier CCPD has delivered a great >> judgement. It will benefit more than 450 persons

Re: [AI] Good news for disabled employees of NTPC Ltd.

2012-03-16 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
ailable to allot the same. > > I am facing great difficulties in accommodating my educational > materials such as, Braille books of my education, no enough space to > move freely and considering the number of persons including myself and > my three dependents staying in such a small

[AI] Useful CCPD judgement for Public Sector Employees

2012-03-19 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Hi, Pasted below is another recent judgement on payment of special conveyance allowance to employees with disabilities. As per my reading of the judgement Public Sector companies must pay the special conveyance allowance at double the rate paid to non-disabled employees. This allowance was apparen

Re: [AI] Useful CCPD judgement for Public Sector Employees

2012-03-20 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
banks fall into this category? Vamshi 9949349497-Original message- From: Prashant Ranjan Verma Sent: 20/03/2012, 10:53 am To: accessindia@accessindia. org. in Subject: [AI] Useful CCPD judgement for Public Sector Employees Hi, Pasted below is another recent judgement on payment of

Re: [AI] Useful CCPD judgement for Public Sector Employees

2012-03-20 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
CCPD judgement for Public Sector Employees hello sir, another great move in the disability sector. thanks for sharing this infor. could you please tell me where to get the signed copy of this order? thanks, mukesh. On 3/20/12, Prashant Ranjan Verma wrote: > Hi, > > Pasted below is anoth

Re: [AI] Required guidance in buying an accessible microwave oven.

2012-03-27 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
A Samsung model is supposed to be accessible. See its video at http://profit.ndtv.com/video/show/198293 I will suggest that people buy it only after seing its demo in the shop. -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.

[AI] Duplicate files remover: review needed

2012-03-27 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Hi, Just wanted to know if anyone has used a software tool to find and remove duplicate files on the hard disk. There are many tools on the internet which claim to do this. If applied efficiently it can save lot of disk space. Here are some of the tools I am talking about http://www.techsupp

[AI] Job openings in NASSCOM Foundation

2012-03-29 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
There are a number of openings in this organization and they are open to recruiting persons with disabilities. The details are on this page http://www.nasscom.org/career-detail Please circulate widely so that eligible persons can benefit. Prashant Search for old postings at: http://www

Re: [AI] Job openings in NASSCOM Foundation

2012-03-29 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
: [AI] Job openings in NASSCOM Foundation i couldn't find the details of jobs, like eligiblities, nature of jobs etc. On 3/29/12, Prashant Ranjan Verma wrote: > There are a number of openings in this organization and they are open > to recruiting persons with disabilities. > > T

[AI] Blind Man Takes Google's Self-Driving Car for a Spin [VIDEO]

2012-03-30 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Description and video at http://mashable.com/2012/03/29/blind-man-drives-google-car/ Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change y

[AI] How to Search Google Like a Pro: 11 Tricks You Have to Know

2012-03-30 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Source: http://www.howtogeek.com/106718/how-to-search-google-like-a-pro-11-tricks-yo u-have-to-know/?utm_source=newsletter &utm_medium=email&utm_

Re: [AI] Device for identifying currency notes

2012-04-03 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
; notes. > regards > > On 4/3/12, Rahul Bajaj wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> Are there any devices out there that can identify Indian currency >> notes and coins? >> I remember that Mr. Prashant Ranjan Verma had made a device for this >> purpose. >> How

[AI] FW: Where is right to enjoy for people with disabilities?

2012-04-05 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
From: Sonu Golkar [mailto:sonug.m...@gmail.com] Sent: 05 April 2012 17:06 To: invi...@yahoogroups.com; youngvoicesin...@googlegroups.com; young-vo...@googlegroups.com; red-india-disabil...@googlegroups.com; red-india-developm...@googlegroups.com; red-india-corpor...@googlegroups.com Cc: Vict

[AI] FW: Where is right to enjoy for people with disabilities?

2012-04-05 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
From: Sonu Golkar [mailto:sonug.m...@gmail.com] Sent: 05 April 2012 17:06 To: invi...@yahoogroups.com; youngvoicesin...@googlegroups.com; young-vo...@googlegroups.com; red-india-disabil...@googlegroups.com; red-india-developm...@googlegroups.com; red-india-corpor...@googlegroups.com Cc: Vict

Re: [AI] Braille newspaper shows blind new world

2012-04-08 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
If the publication is delivered twice a month it should be called a magazine instead of newspaper. And the visually impaired is not that deprived of sources of news. By the time the "Braille newspaper" arrives all the news in it would be outdated and would have been discussed and set aside on radio

Re: [AI] CCPD hearing

2012-04-13 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Dear Kartik, Was there any discussion on invigilation? I think the examining body should engage one invigilator for each visually impaired candidate who will keep an eye over the scribe and blind candidate to make sure that the scribe is not writing answers on his own. Even if some method of verif

Re: [AI] Fwd: New training on accessible mobile phone applicationsannounced

2012-04-17 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
ril, 2012 5:40 PM Subject: [AI] Fwd: New training on accessible mobile phone applicationsannounced > -- Forwarded message -- > From: Prashant Ranjan Verma > Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:08:43 +0530 > Subject: New training on accessible mobile phone applications > announced &

Re: [AI] New training on accessible mobile phone applications announced

2012-04-18 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
mail: sushmee...@voicevision.in > Website: www.voicevision.in > > Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what > makes life meaningful. > > > > -Original Message- > From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in > [mailto:accessindia-boun...

Re: [AI] Newspaper

2012-04-19 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
If you have screen reading software in the mobile then you can still read times of india. On the mobile browser open m.timesofindia.com. It is easy to navigate and read. -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Be

Re: [AI] New training on accessible mobile phoneapplications announced

2012-04-19 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
India >> >> Tel: +91 22 4040 / 28755300 >> Fax: +91 22 40400123 / 28755303 >> Mobile: +91 9820566010 >> Email: sushmee...@voicevision.in >> Website: www.voicevision.in >> >> Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what >>

Re: [AI] same here that is I too wanted NCERT books also

2012-04-27 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
All NCERT books of classes 8 to 12 are available with Saksham in full text full audio format with navigation features. Contact i...@saksham.org or call 011 42411015 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf

Re: [AI] Please give me the Delhi University scribe guidelines pdf copy, urgent

2012-04-30 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
You can download it here. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2875242/DU_Exam_writing_policy_2011_PwD.pdf -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Shona Man Sent: 30 April 2012 23:22 To: accessindia Subject: [AI] Ple

Re: [AI] epub converter.

2012-04-30 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Dear Balaram, It is possible to read ePub books as is if it is text based. But if you want to extract the text then it is a very simple process. Just use WINZIP or any other such utility to uncompress the .epub file. Yes, epub files are actually zipped archives. Inside you will find html files f

Re: [AI] epub converter.

2012-05-01 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
. Balaraman. On 5/1/2012 11:56 AM, Prashant Ranjan Verma wrote: > Dear Balaram, > It is possible to read ePub books as is if it is text based. > But if you want to extract the text then it is a very simple process. > Just use WINZIP or any other such utility to uncompress the .epub

Re: [AI] daisy formated book needed

2012-05-02 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Hello, Please look up the catalogues on www.nabdelhi.org or www.saksham.org You can then order the books you need. -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of srinivas.karnati Sent: 02 May 2012 11:33 To: acc

[AI] swimming training for the blind

2012-05-02 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Dear all, Does anyone has undergone swimming training at a commercial swimming academy/pool? I am curious to know the experience. Was there resistance from the trainers? Did the trainers adopt any different method for training? Specially I would like to hear from persons with low vision.

[AI] New training on accessible mobile phone applications announced

2012-05-07 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Hello all, The second training on mobile phone with Nuance Talks will be conducted at NAB Delhi on 12 May 2012 from 10 am to 5 pm. NAB Delhi Helpline team is an active partner for this training. Few seats are stil available. If you want to do this training then please contact NAB Helpline on 645569

Re: [AI] Hindi news paper on mobile.

2012-05-12 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
These sites work well. m.bbchindi.com m.jagran.com www.amarujala.com -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Salim Qureshi Sent: 12 May 2012 10:10 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Hindi

Re: [AI] Doubt regarding DAISY

2012-05-26 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Hello, DAISY players are required for iPhone and iPad too. Several options are available. Please see this page on DAISYpedia for more information. http://www.daisy.org/daisypedia/daisy-books-mobile-phones-and-multimedia-dev ices Prashant -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@acc

Re: [AI] regarding converting text to voice

2012-06-05 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
You can use the free Save As DAISY add-in for Microsoft Word. See tutorials on DAISYpedia at http://www.daisy.org/category/daisypedia-categories/publishing-daisy-way/aut horingproduction-tools/save-as-daisy/microsof -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailt

Re: [AI] satyamev jayate

2012-06-10 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Without a doubt the episode of Satyameve Jayte telecast today is the best ever program on disability issues. We in the "community" must try to full mileage from the momentum built today. Use Facebook, twitter, logs and whatever possible as much as you can. I sent 10 SMS for donation as a starter.

Re: [AI] Satyamev jayte: don't we require special schools any more?

2012-06-11 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
The main message in the show was that all schools should b inclusive that is they should be prepared and ready to admit students with disabilities. And there is nothing wrong with this. All schools must not deny admission to any student on the basis of disability. And how many special schools ca

[AI] Watch Satyamev jayte impact show today

2012-06-14 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Hi, ABP news will telecast the ASAR (impact) show at 8 pm today and repeat it on Sunday at 10 am. Let us see if there has been any impact of this show thus far. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to

[AI] Interesting interview of Mr. P.K. Pincha, Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities

2012-06-14 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
It is available at the following link. If clicking does not work, manually copy and paste the complete link text in the browser. https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9066055/interview%20of%20mr%20Pincha%2C%20commision er%20for%20the%20disabled.rar Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archiv

Re: [AI] Watch Satyamev jayte impact show today

2012-06-14 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
: accessindia@accessindia. org. in Subject: Re: [AI] Watch Satyamev jayte impact show today Hi Prashant, Unfortunately, I do not have this channel. Please share the summary after the show b Regards, Srinivasu Sent from my iPad On Jun 15, 2012, at 8:36 AM, Prashant Ranjan Verma wrote: > Hi, >

Re: [AI] Can reliability in formatting independently increased?

2012-06-18 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
One quick tip. When you copy text from Internet, first paste it in Notepad. This will remove all its formatting. Then copy it from notepad and paste in word. Another tip, first prepare all your text in Word without worrying about formatting. Finally select all text and then press CTRL + SPACE. Th

Re: [AI] beginner information on daisy

2012-06-20 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Dear Umesha, I work for the DAISY Consortium and DAISY Forum of India. I invite you to have a skype chat or a telephone call where we can discuss in detail about DAISY. Otherwise I could direct you to websites and tutorials where you will find such information. Please let me know your preference

[AI] 'Future law must define disability better'

2012-06-23 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Source: http://www.thestatesman.net/index.php?option=com_content &view=article&id=414276:future-law-must-define-disability-better&catid

Re: [AI] Need help to install OBI daisy book creating tool

2011-12-08 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Dear Bhavesh, I am a DAISY trainer and would like to help you use Obi or any other DAISY tool. You can contact me directly if required. Let me know which version of Obi you have installed and the operating system in your computer. Was the installation successful or did you get any error message?

Re: [AI] Of disclosing 'Disability' before marriage

2011-12-11 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Seems like there are many eligible men & women for marriage on this list itself but unfortunately there is no good platform to encourage interaction among them. I am told that efforts of many NGOs for VI in this arena has not yielded much result. The BEST Way to Read and Publish: http://www

[AI] Announcing availability of a new Indian Currency Identification device for the Blind

2011-12-13 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
3.4 MB MP3 file) <http://www.prashant.myehome.in/down/Rupee%20Check%20Wallet%20Demo.mp3> If you use them then please do not forget to give your feedback to Saksham or comment in my Guest Book. <http://users3.smartgb.com/g/g.php?a=s&i=g35-57650-7b> With regards, Prashant Ranjan Ver

Re: [AI] letterheads in word 2003

2011-12-23 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Dear Arvind, Creating Templates is a good idea for letterheads. You will need to create separate templates for different paper sizes. To create a template I suggest you take the following steps 1. - in a new word documenttype out the company name etc in the header and address in the footer. For

Re: [AI] letterheads in word 2003

2011-12-24 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
signations printed on left margin from top to bottom. > also a verticle line is drawn. is their any command to draw a verticle > line on the entire page? > > - Original Message - > From: "Prashant Ranjan Verma" > To: > Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 8:0

Re: [AI] Is Akash accessible?

2011-12-25 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Manish and myself have tested it for Saksham. It is possible to run Talkback and DAISY player on it but there are several limitations. I will not recommend it out of the box for visually impaired persons. It requires software configurations, a keyboard and some changes in the OS as well. The BE

Re: [AI] nokia c5 and saksham

2011-12-26 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Yes, it is available for Rs. 8450 The BEST Way to Read and Publish: http://www.daisy.org/get-involved -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Renuka Warriar Sent: 26 December 2011 14:57 To: accessindia

Re: [AI] Wanted - ideas for accessible gadgets.

2011-12-29 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
I have informed at various forums that we are using a makeshift solution which has served us well. One can easily get cordless Call bell also known as wireless door bell in the market for as low as Rs. 200. It consists of a unit that is plugged into electricity and hung up on the wall. It has a sm

Re: [AI] preparing daisy documents?

2012-01-05 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Hello Ajay, Tobi is a tool for creating full text full audio synchronized DAISY Talking books in human voice. These books can contain complete text of the book with images and its human voice narration. Obi is a tool for creating audio only DAISY talking books. These books do not contain complete

Re: [AI] A Colleague's wife falls into a pit!

2012-01-06 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Dear George, The Young Voices delhi group recently prepared a short video showing the accessibility concerns and hazards for PwDs in the Delhi University area. They are also writing to the MCD commissioner and plan to go to one of its hearing soon. This video was created by Young Voices which is a

Re: [AI] daissy foram information

2012-01-15 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Please look up www.daisyindia.org Membership is required for organizations only. -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of saffan mansoori Sent: 15 January 2012 17:04 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in S

Re: [AI] daissy foram information

2012-01-15 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
January 2012 22:35 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] daissy foram information hello, any news about the DFI conference held two months back? any new development had been shared in this conference? thanks, mukesh. On 1/15/12, Prashant Ranjan Verma wrote: > Please look

Re: [AI] Fwd: Thoughts for accessible malls

2012-01-24 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
They are supposed to follow the building byelaws which have some accessibility provisions. And I have noticed that in general it is possible for wheel chair users to access most parts of the mall. Actually, they want customers to be able to carry the shopping cart and therefore provide lifts and ra

Re: [AI] How to create a Daisy file?

2012-01-28 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Dear Vamshi, DAISY is the name of a standard, a set of guidelines for making digital content that is accessible for all including persons with different disabilities. There are 3 types of DAISY books. 1. Audio only: it contains the book recording and a list of chapters & pages 2. Full-text, full

[AI] Anyone in Indian Overseas Bank?

2012-01-31 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Hi, Has anyone got information about compatibility of Jaws with the CROWN software used by Indian Overseas Bank? Any information will help. Thanks, Prashant Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to a

Re: [AI] Samsung announced Android Dual SIM phones

2012-02-15 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
This phone should be accessible. -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Sinoj Sent: 16 February 2012 09:49 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Samsung announced Android Dual SIM phones

Re: [AI] need delhi universities cercular

2012-02-18 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
This circular in PDF format http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2875242/DU_Exam_writing_policy_2011_PwD.pdf In Word format http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2875242/DU_Exam_writing_policy_2011_PwD.doc -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.

Re: [AI] How can one convert simple audio files into Daisy format files?

2012-03-11 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Hi Ashik, Obi is one of the best for converting audio files into a DAISY book. It is totally accessible and easy to use. Further there is a lot of training material on it including videos and in case of any problem you can always expect quick response when you contact us - the DAISY team in India.

Re: [AI] How can one convert simple audio files into Daisy format files?

2012-03-11 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
provide me OB reader. On 3/11/12, Prashant Ranjan Verma wrote: > Hi Ashik, > Obi is one of the best for converting audio files into a DAISY book. > It is totally accessible and easy to use. > Further there is a lot of training material on it including videos and > in case of any

[AI] A waiting room for seniors, persons with disabilities

2012-03-13 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
pasted below a news which might interest some of you. --- A waiting room for seniors, persons with disabilities STAFF REPORTER BANGALORE, February 22, 2012 Making life easier:The facility on Platform No. 1 of the Bangalore City station is the first of its kind initiated by the Indian Railways. M

[AI] vacancy for a computer trainer

2012-03-14 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Hello, If you have a one year diploma in computer, a graduation degree and at least one year experience of teaching visually impaired then you can apply for this post. Salary is as per government scales. For details see dainik jagran newspaper of 5 March or contact me on my mail ID prashant...@

[AI] SOCIABILITY: SOCIAL MEDIA FOR PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY

2012-03-14 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Here is a research report on accessibility and issues related to social media and people with disabilities http://www.mediaaccess.org.au/online-media/social-media Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to access

Re: [AI] my observations of the newly released TTS.

2011-09-25 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Same is the situation for the Hindi TTS. The product that has been launched is not usable for practical purposes. -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Balaram Sent: 26 September 2011 08:08 To: accessin

[AI] esay contest

2011-09-26 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Here is information on an international esay contest that offers great prizes. People between the age 18 and 32 can apply. http://www.aideffectiveness.org/busanhlf4/en/component/content/article/41-bu san-hlf4/496-international-hlf-4-essay-contest-launched Register for AccessIndia conv

Re: [AI] Req for Daisy/ebook book reader for laptop

2011-10-13 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
If you use Jaws then you already have FS Reader which is a very good DAISY book player. You can also download the free AMIS from the DAISY website. AMIS download link http://www.daisy.org/amis/download AMIS Getting Started Guide http://www.daisy.org/daisypedia/get-started-amis Thanks, Prashant

Re: [AI] My experiences after the installation of new malayalam windows TTS, a short storry!!!

2011-10-16 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Please forward your comments to IIT Madras. Let us hope that they will work on it. You may send your comments to h...@cse.iitm.ac.in -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Timy Sebastian Ettumanoor Se

Re: [AI] Plustek Optic Book 3800- a faster and relatively cheap scanning option

2011-10-18 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Plustek scanners are avaible in India. I have got many purchased for institutions in Delhi. -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of moiz tundawala Sent: 19 October 2011 01:46 To: accessindia@accessindia.

Re: [AI] Plustek Optic Book 3800- a faster and relatively cheap scanning option

2011-10-19 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Subject: Re: [AI] Plustek Optic Book 3800- a faster and relatively cheap scanning option what is the price of the scanner does it work on its own softwair or any ocr software On 10/19/11, Prashant Ranjan Verma wrote: > Plustek scanners are avaible in India. I have got many purchased

Re: [AI] Some solution: How to over come the problem when we are in a restoront.

2011-10-31 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Dear all, I have some sort of solution to offer for problems faced by the visually impaired in restaurants. We all know that blind & low vision people have to depend upon their sighted friends for reading out the menu or they just ask the waiter who may not read out all the options. Overall, visu

Re: [AI] anybody working on sap with screen readers?

2011-11-01 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
One visually impaired employee of GAIL has got them successfully installed in the Delhi office and according to him SAP is much more accessible now. It does involve updating of SAP GUI and configuration of many files. -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mail

Re: [AI] Tuching sensation to our coins: Rupee check device

2011-11-10 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Dear all, I have designed a device which helps in identifying different currency notes. There are two versions of it and one of them can help in distinguishing the coins as well. I have just designed them and I have several pieces of the Rupee Check Wallet version with me. I will bring them to the

[AI] Restaurants menu guide & DTH channels guide uploaded

2011-11-11 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
NOW AVAILABLE IN ACCESSIBLE FORMATS Compiled by Prashant Ranjan Verma Edited by Ramneek Singh ABOUT THIS GUIDE: Visually impaired persons often face the problem of reading the Restaurant Menus independently. They have to either depend upon their sighted friends or colleagues or the Waiter for

Re: [AI] Restaurants menu guide & DTH channels guide uploaded

2011-11-12 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
n we enter on link of html file the book opens. How can we download save the file. I have successfully downloaded Dezi book. Kind regards (Shubham Gupta) - Original Message - From: "Prashant Ranjan Verma" To: "accessindia@accessindia. in " Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2

[AI] Android mobile presentation at Accesindia

2011-11-15 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Hi, The presentation I made at Accessindia Convention on accessibility of the Android mobile phones is uploaded at http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2875242/Evaluation%20of%20Android%20Mobile%20for%20t he%20Blind.pptx It contains information on accessible apps & links to blogs and websites discussin

Re: [AI] Android mobile presentation at Accesindia

2011-11-16 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
I] Android mobile presentation at Accesindia > > >> sorry sir i cannot download i get error dropbox4.4 not found >> >> On 11/16/11, Prashant Ranjan Verma wrote: >>> Hi, >>> >>> The presentation I made at Accessindia Convention on accessibility >

[AI] Much favourable exam writing rules passed by Delhi University

2011-11-17 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
them from the following links. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2875242/DU_Exam_writing_policy_2011_PwD.doc http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2875242/DU_Exam_writing_policy_2011_PwD.pdf Please help disseminate this information among the students. Regards, Prashant Ranjan Verma Register for AccessI

Re: [AI] Android mobile presentation at Accesindia

2011-11-17 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
tion%20of%20Android%20Mobile%20f > or%20the%20Blind.pptx > > On 11/17/11, Prashant Ranjan Verma wrote: >> It seems to be running Android 2.2 and also has trackpad. >> This suggests that it should run TalkBack and Mobile Accessibility. >> Just go into phone settings and en

Re: [AI] android presentation

2011-11-19 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Try again with these links. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2875242/Evaluation%20of%20Android%20Mobile%20for%20t he%20Blind.pptx and it is also on my blog at http://prashant.myehome.in/blog/ -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia

Re: [AI] How to use Daisy 2 go player in nokia c5

2011-11-24 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
What is the format of the book that you have transferred to the memory card? If it is a DAISY book then it will be a folder having many files with extension .smil and one ncc.html file or .opf file. One should not leave out any file while transferring the book. Please check these points and do wri

[AI] FW: DAISY Planet for June 2012

2012-06-29 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
-Original Message- From: daisy-staff-priv...@daisy.org [mailto:daisy-staff-priv...@daisy.org] On Behalf Of Lynn Leith Sent: 30 June 2012 04:55 To: daisy-bo...@daisy.org; frie...@daisy.org; market...@daisy.org; memb...@daisy.org; daisy...@daisy.org; daisy-staff-priv...@daisy.org; supp...@d

Re: [AI] Suggestions needed for perchasing scanner which support to the ABBYY find reader.

2012-07-01 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
In this range the Plustek 3600+ bookedge Optibook is the best. -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Shona Man Sent: 30 June 2012 22:51 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Suggestions ne

Re: [AI] Android Tablet

2012-07-02 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
It is important to know why you want a tablet considering that you can do much more on a netbook or the newer ultrabooks which are also light weight and have long battery life. If you have to do some office work then tablet may be a disappointment. If you want to do some reading, web browsing and

Re: [AI] information required the availability of daisyplayer and cost in india.

2012-07-05 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
I hope your friend knows that his talking mobile phone is already a good DAISY player. All types of DAISY books can be read with full navigation on the mobile phone. A separate DAISY player hardware has its own utilities of course but the decision should be taken in light of this information. ---

[AI] Bank of Baroda cheque printing template added

2012-07-10 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Hi, This template is now available on this page http://www.prashant.myehome.in/down.html Prashant Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubsc

Re: [AI] Query for cooking area...

2012-07-15 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
We have a talking microwave oven. Veena is not a member of this list. If you have specific questions please post here. I will relay the answers to the group. As far as information about its availability etc is concerned, I had posted the information long ago on my blog at this link http://prasha

Re: [AI] Android-powered smartphone for the visually impaired

2012-07-16 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
The link was broken. You should have copied the link text into your browser. Anyway it is about Georgi which is already being discussed. http://www.techgig.com/tech-news/editors-pick/Android-powered-smartphone-for -the-visually-impaired-13690 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...

[AI] 10 ways to speed up Windows 7

2012-07-16 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Useful article Source: http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10things/10-ways-to-speed-up-windows-7/3332 ?tag=nl.e101 Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subje

Re: [AI] amis problem

2012-07-22 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Dear Renuka, Availability of navigation options depends upon the type of book you are reading and the features provided by the book publishing organization. If you are reading a audio only book that is a book which contains complete recording but does not have the complete text then word navigation

Re: [AI] amis problem

2012-07-23 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
lf Of Balasaheb Londhe Sent: 24 July 2012 07:20 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] amis problem Dear Prashant sir, Please tell how check book info in FS reader. - Original Message - From: "Prashant Ranjan Verma" To: Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2012 11:10 PM Subject

Re: [AI] SAP users please respond with accessibility of SAP very very urgent

2012-09-03 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
SAP modules can be used with the Jaws screen reader. However the process of installation of scripts is very cumbersome and requires intervention from your company's IT department. Ask the administrator to check the SAP market place website. Jaws scripts and instructions are available there. -

Re: [AI] My amis problem get solved in windows 7!!!!

2012-09-06 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
AMIS has known conflict with Nokia PC suite. Do you have it on your system? -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Timy Sebastian Ettumanoor Sent: 06 September 2012 23:56 To: jaisonay...@gmail.com; acce

Re: [AI] My amis problem get solved in windows 7!!!!

2012-09-06 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
: Re: [AI] My amis problem get solved in windows 7 If one does have, then any solution apart indeed from recommending to uninstall Nokia PC Suite? - Original Message - From: "Prashant Ranjan Verma" To: Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 8:09 AM Subject: Re: [AI] My amis p

[AI] Any update on accessibility of washing machine?

2012-09-08 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Hello all, Has anyone come across any accessible front loading automatic washing machine model that is available in india currently. I understand that washing machines are not known to have totally audio interface but tactile controls and distinct audio beeps etc have made many models usable f

Re: [AI] Fwd: Suggestions needed: JNU wants to have Centre for disability studies:

2012-09-10 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
IGNOU has NCDS i.e. National Centre for Disability Studies. But don't forget to establish a resource centre that provides all necessary services to students with disabilities. -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in]

[AI] FW: DAISY Planet for September 2012

2012-09-28 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
-Original Message- From: supp...@daisy.org [mailto:supp...@daisy.org] On Behalf Of Lynn Leith Sent: 29 September 2012 04:39 To: daisy-bo...@daisy.org; frie...@daisy.org; market...@daisy.org; memb...@daisy.org; daisy...@daisy.org; daisy-staff-priv...@daisy.org; supp...@daisy.org; daisy-pla

Re: [AI] Request for DAISY player for windows7

2012-10-02 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Dear Mr. Naidu, In all version of Windows you can use AMIS which is available free from DAISY Consortium. You can also use FS Reader which you would have received with JAWS. AMIS tutorial with download link is at this place http://www.daisy.org/daisypedia/get-started-amis thanks, Prashant ---

[AI] My first two weeks with Samsung S3

2012-10-02 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Hello, I recently bought Samsung galaxy S3 android phone. You will know that along with iPhone it is touted as the best smart phone and the internet is full of comparisons. I chose to buy this instead of iPhone 5 because first in India iPhone 5 will arrive only in November or December and secondly

Re: [AI] My first two weeks with Samsung S3

2012-10-03 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
;>> knowledge on Android. >>>> >>>> Games on mobile phones are a totally neglected area for the blind >>>> whereas that is one area that sighted people tend to enjoy. >>>> >>>> I hope the list will be abuzz with interesting discus

[AI] Antarchakshu Delhi 2012 in Delhi: last chance to participate

2012-10-04 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
a better way. It will be our great pleasure to have you participate in Antarchakshu 2012 at JNU, New Delhi. In case of any queries, please feel free to contact us. Warm Regards Prashant Ranjan Verma On behalf of the organizing team -- Dr. Sam Tara

Re: [AI] My first two weeks with Samsung S3

2012-10-05 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
ysical keypad phone so that we also could perchase with out any >>>>> second thought? >>>>> >>>>> On 10/3/12, Surendra Salgaonkar) >>>>> wrote: >>>>>> Dear ones, >>>>>> I also want to join this group. But

[AI] Windows or Mac

2012-10-07 Thread Prashant Ranjan Verma
Useful information here for those who are confused http://www.applevis.com/guides/accessories/comparison-mac-or-pc-dsa-and-advi ce-and-buying-guide Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@acc

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