Re: [AI] Ray Ban Meta Smart Glass is good for the blind

2024-10-04 Thread Prashant Verma
It is working properly hereSent from my iPhoneOn 4 Oct 2024, at 12:17 PM, Yogesh Gupta wrote:Sir, Could you please confirm whether it supports in India or not, as I was going through some reviews and somebody said that these glasses has permission only to function in USA and AI will not  work in

[AI] Who is going to CSUN next week?

2023-03-05 Thread Prashant Verma
It will be good to meet and collaborate. I am going there to make a presentation. Thanks, Prashant Sent from my iPhone -- Disclaimer: 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; 2. AI

[AI] Fwd: Technical Skills Up gradation Training.

2019-04-01 Thread Prashant Verma
Begin forwarded message: > Resent-From: > From: NAB Delhi Helpline > Date: 1 April 2019 at 2:02:11 PM IST > To: nabhelpline > Cc: library > Subject: Technical Skills Up gradation Training. > Reply-To: nabhelpl...@googlegroups.com > > Greetings From NAB Helpline > NAB Delhi is organizing a sho

Re: [AI] Register quickly for Car Rally in Delhi

2017-03-19 Thread Prashant Verma
is car rally. >> >> >> >> The Rally will start at 9 AM from Hotel Lalit, Lajpat Nagar and will >> terminate at the same place in the afternoon. >> >> >> >> Hurry! Only few spots are left. >> >> >> >> >>

Re: [AI] Signing off as a moderator

2017-02-08 Thread Prashant Verma
Dear Harish, It is unfortunate that the circumstances have forced you to take this decision. I hope that issues will be sorted out soon and you will continue to be the moderator. Thanks for all the selfless and thankless work that you have done over the years. -Original Message- From: Acc

Re: [AI] Made in India: World's first full atlas for the blind

2017-01-09 Thread Prashant Verma
Their email id on the website is not working. I think people will have to call them. Their website is http://www.natmo.gov.in/contactus -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Sana Samad Sent: 09 January 2017 22:10 To: AccessIndi

[AI] Invitation to attend a talk on Sugamya Pustakalaya at India International Centre on 6 January 2017

2016-12-29 Thread Prashant Verma
Everyone is welcome to attend. Kindly confirm your participation by mail at library@gmail.com. Phone: 011 24609312; 011 24620544 (Direct) India International Centre Wishes You a Very Happy New Year, 2017 & Cordially invites you To a Talk On "Sugamya PUSTAKALAYA: Enabling Libraries to Me

[AI] Talking Scientific Calculator app for iOS available

2016-12-29 Thread Prashant Verma
Talking Scientific Calculator >From applevis website: http://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/utilities/talking-scientific-calculator-0 Submitted by Apple Khmer on 25 December, 2016 - 01:32 Description of App: A comprehensively featured calculator that has become a favorite among adults a

Re: [AI] Accessible UPI app on android

2016-12-28 Thread Prashant Verma
>> >> >> I am using only pnb UPI app and it is accessible upto some extent. some >> buttons are not labeled with text and I am also unable to lable it with >> talkback. >> >> On 28 Dec 2016 6:51 p.m., "Prashant Verma" >> wrote:

[AI] Accessible UPI app on android

2016-12-28 Thread Prashant Verma
Dear all, Which bank app have you found to be most accessible for UPI transactions on the android platform? Thanks, Prashant Verma Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo

[AI] App for iOS like the eye-D

2016-12-08 Thread Prashant Verma
This is free and does almost the same thing. http://www.fredshead.info/2016/12/identifi-object-recognition-for.html Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_ac

Re: [AI] Big step taken by NAB Delhi to make visually impaired students independent in reading and writing

2016-12-05 Thread Prashant Verma
Dear all, Please note that this policy at NAB Delhi has not been declared suddenly. First of all, for those who do not know, NAB Delhi pursues integrated education where our children study in the best mainstream schools in our area with non-disabled children. NAB Delhi provides all required support

[AI] Workshop on empowering visually impaired for the cashless economy

2016-11-27 Thread Prashant Verma
Dear all, NAB Delhi will be conducting a series of workshops to empower visually impaired to use internet banking, debit/credit cards, electronic wallets like Paytm etc. Given the currency crunch and the move towards building a cashless economy, the visually impaired persons also need to gear u

Re: [AI] Sources close to social justice minister: new notes of Rs 100 Rs 500 and Rs 1000 are braille compliant

2016-11-27 Thread Prashant Verma
Got to see both the new 500 and 2000 notes. On one side there are very small raised lines with small gaps between them. I think they are difficult to count and as the currency note gets old, I wonder how legible they will be. Someone told me that RBI thinks they will not fade with use. Anyway,

Re: [AI] Any accessibility features in new Rs. 500 and Rs. 2000 currency notes?

2016-11-16 Thread Prashant Verma
I have studied the currency of many countries and the identification difficulties for the blind. The marks on the currency notes fade away with usage and cannot be relied upon. One should use currency identification device to recognize them with accuracy and confidence. -Original Message--

Re: [AI] Any accessibility features in new Rs. 500 and Rs. 2000 currency notes?

2016-11-14 Thread Prashant Verma
last week in Mauritius. http://www.prashant.myehome.in/RupeeChecker.html or http://bit.ly/1Sqnd8d thanks, Prashant Verma -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Vamshi. G Sent: 14 November 2016 21:26 To: B. R. Nautial

Re: [AI] Any accessibility features in new Rs. 500 and Rs. 2000 currency notes?

2016-11-14 Thread Prashant Verma
The identification marks on the notes cannot be relied upon as they often fade away with use. I will encourage you to use my currency identifier. If I see enough demand, I will modify my current device for the new notes. Thanks, Prashatn -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:ac

[AI] Menus that speak for themselves

2016-10-31 Thread Prashant Verma
Source: http://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/food/2016/oct/13/menus-that-speak- for-themselves-1527340.html Article in the Indian Express on our initiative. Thanks, Prashant Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: htt

Re: [AI] regarding access sugmya pustakalaya

2016-10-31 Thread Prashant Verma
Please call and clarify your doubts. The numbers are 011 64650655 and 1800 300 20469 -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Tajwar singh Rawat Sent: 31 October 2016 13:49 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] regardi

Re: [AI] buying eliquence from sakshayam

2016-10-27 Thread Prashant Verma
Saksham does provide Eloquence with NVDA. Send email to i...@saksham.org for details. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of shankar shan Sent: 27 October 2016 19:13 To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues

Re: [AI] CTS cheque template.

2016-10-18 Thread Prashant Verma
Perhaps you are looking for the templates I created. They are on this page: http://prashant.myehome.in/down.html -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mahesh Narasimhan Sent: 17 October 2016 12:20 To: accessindia Subject: [AI] C

Re: [AI] New very useful app on Android

2016-10-08 Thread Prashant Verma
S Vijay Kumar -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Prashant Verma Sent: 08 October 2016 16:36 To: 'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled.' Subject: [AI] New very useful app o

[AI] New very useful app on Android

2016-10-08 Thread Prashant Verma
the results are very good. Thanks, Prashant Verma Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail

Re: [AI] question about sugamya pustakalaya : please send queries directly to i...@daisyindia.org

2016-09-16 Thread Prashant Verma
p e g format but I have my certificate in p p t I e in the form of power point slide format. So please any body tell can I upload it in p p t format or I have to change it in to j p e g if yes then how can I change it. Can prashant verma sir can help in this regard. Thanks navneet dubey

Re: [AI] software for daisy books

2016-09-13 Thread Prashant Verma
Try DDReader+ for DAISY 3 version books or the best but paid one EasyReader. More info on DAISY website: http://www.daisy.org/tools/splayback -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Akash Gupta Sent: 12 September 2016 20:40 To:

Re: [AI] steps to Use Sugamya Pustakalaya

2016-09-11 Thread Prashant Verma
: [AI] steps to Use Sugamya Pustakalaya Hi, How can I be sure that my membership request has accepted. As i have not received any mail of conformation. I have registered before 10-12 days Sent from my iPhone > On 12-Sep-2016, at 9:26 AM, Prashant Verma wrote: > > Hi, > When you sear

Re: [AI] steps to Use Sugamya Pustakalaya

2016-09-11 Thread Prashant Verma
eps to Use Sugamya Pustakalaya are there audio books also? I have some books in audio format can i upload them? - Original Message ----- From: "Prashant Verma " To: "AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled." Sent: Monday, A

Re: [AI] downloading problem in sugam pustakalya

2016-09-11 Thread Prashant Verma
This issue is with few titles only. the concerned library will upload the title soon. You may also send the name of the required title to i...@daisyindia.org. You may get the book offline as of now. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On

Re: [AI] Update on Sugamya Pustakalaya

2016-09-07 Thread Prashant Verma
Dear Sanjeev, Contact NAB Delhi Library. They would have either registered you or can do so now. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of sanjeev kumar Sent: 07 September 2016 20:00 To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibi

Re: [AI] Update on Sugamya Pustakalaya

2016-09-05 Thread Prashant Verma
Dear Pardeep, Please talk on phone and explain your issue. You may call satyajeet on 011 42411015 or 01145793601 -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of pardeep lamba Sent: 05 September 2016 22:38 To: AccessIndia: a list for di

[AI] FW: Regarding BCA course material

2016-09-04 Thread Prashant Verma
Dear all, Please help Afjal if you have books for BCA course. Thanks. Prashant -Original Message- From: musa farhaan khan [mailto:musafarhaank...@gmail.com] Sent: 31 August 2016 17:41 To: prashant...@gmail.com Subject: Regarding BCA course material Dear Prashant, with due respect. I wa

Re: [AI] finding it difficult to register in sugamyapustakalaya sollutions needed reg:

2016-08-30 Thread Prashant Verma
. Thanks, Prashant Verma -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Saji Mathews Sent: 31 August 2016 10:10 To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled. Subject: Re: [AI] finding it

Re: [AI] finding it difficult to register in sugamyapustakalaya sollutions needed reg:

2016-08-30 Thread Prashant Verma
ers yesterday i tried to register in sugamyapustakalaya > i completed the first step providing basic information. after that it > says error occured please instruct me step by step to complete end > users registration. thanks in advance. > > On 8/29/16, Prashant Verma wrote

Re: [AI] steps to Use Sugamya Pustakalaya

2016-08-29 Thread Prashant Verma
ved? Please >tell me which library you >>>>> applied for and your log in ID. >>>>> >Also would like to know which book you tried to download. will >>>>> >certainly check and revert. >>>>> >>>>> >>&

Re: [AI] steps to Use Sugamya Pustakalaya

2016-08-29 Thread Prashant Verma
to Use Sugamya Pustakalaya how many days does it take for a library to accept a request? i mean when we apply for the first time at the time of registration On 8/29/16, Prashant Verma wrote: > Once you become a member of one organization through Sugamya > Pustakalaya you can log in an

Re: [AI] steps to Use Sugamya Pustakalaya

2016-08-28 Thread Prashant Verma
concerning the disabled. Subject: Re: [AI] steps to Use Sugamya Pustakalaya Thank you, do members of Bookshare also need to register afresh? -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Prashant Verma Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2016 8:30

Re: [AI] steps to Use Sugamya Pustakalaya

2016-08-28 Thread Prashant Verma
gt;>>> \ upload__7df085bd_156b8beb2a1__8000_1335.tmp >>>> (There is not enough space on the disk) • Processing of >>>> multipart/form-data request failed. D:\NALP >>>> Production\Tomcat\apache-tomcat-7.0.62\work\Catalina\localhost\NALP >>>> \ upload__7df085bd_156b8beb2a1__8000_133

Re: [AI] steps to Use Sugamya Pustakalaya

2016-08-27 Thread Prashant Verma
ata request failed. D:\NALP >>>>>>> Production\Tomcat\apache-tomcat-7.0.62\work\Catalina\localhost\N >>>>>>> ALP\upload__7df085bd_156b8beb2a1__8000_1335.tmp >>>>>>> (There is not enough space on the disk) • Processing of >>>>>&

[AI] Instructions for using Sugamya Pustakalaya

2016-08-27 Thread Prashant Verma
Quick Start Guide for Blind / Low Vision / Print Disabled Individuals with print disabilities need to take the following steps to create an account on Sugamya Pustakalaya with book download privileges. . Open www.sugamyapustakalaya.in . Click Register as end user .

Re: [AI] steps to Use Sugamya Pustakalaya

2016-08-26 Thread Prashant Verma
book it is saying error what should I do for this sir. On 8/26/16, Prashant Verma wrote: > Dear all, > The Sugamya Pustakalaya portal is fully accessible and easy to use for > the visually impaired. I can say so because I have been closely > involved in its development and testing.

Re: [AI] steps to Use Sugamya Pustakalaya

2016-08-26 Thread Prashant Verma
error, contact system administrator. On 8/27/16, Bandi Sudhakar wrote: > hello prashanth sir I have loged in to the website it is very nice > but when I try to download the book it is saying error what > should I do for this sir. > > On 8/26/16, Prashant Verma wrote:

Re: [AI] steps to Use Sugamya Pustakalaya

2016-08-26 Thread Prashant Verma
Dear Mukesh, You will be able to read books of all libraries once your membership is approved. The need for applying to one of the DFI member organization is mainly for verification purpose. Membership approval may take a few days since the designated person needs to do it manually by logging i

Re: [AI] Sugamya Pustakalaya - a historic milestone in India

2016-08-26 Thread Prashant Verma
2016 10:15 PM, "Srinivasu Chakravarthula" > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > >> Namaste, > > > >> > > > >> Due to tireless efforts of people like Dipendra Manocha, Prashant >> Verma, > > > >> George Abr

[AI] steps to Use Sugamya Pustakalaya

2016-08-26 Thread Prashant Verma
Dear all, The Sugamya Pustakalaya portal is fully accessible and easy to use for the visually impaired. I can say so because I have been closely involved in its development and testing. The steps to use this library are given below. There are two ways to reach this online resource. You can open th

[AI] Sad news: Him Prasad Gautam passed away

2016-08-02 Thread Prashant Verma
. Prashant Verma Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To

Re: [AI] Your feedback is solicited - accessible material

2016-06-30 Thread Prashant Verma
One should ask for PDF with a caution. Depending upon how the PDF is created it may or may not be accessible. PDF prepared with accessibility guidelines is OK but the details are generally lost when there are several suppliers of files. And PDF inherently has a few limitation, for example a pe

Re: [AI] Talking weighing scale found

2016-06-24 Thread Prashant Verma
azon link for this product? > It is currently out of stock on flipkart. > I couldn't find it on amazon through google search. > Thanks and Regards. > Dinesh Thole. > -Original Message- > From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On > Behal

[AI] Talking weighing scale found

2016-06-23 Thread Prashant Verma
Hi all, Just wanted to let you know that a mainstream product HEALTHSENSE PS 121 is a good option for a talking weighing scale for the visually impaired. I have bought it online from Amazon and it is working properly. It is listed on several online retailers at prices around Rs. 1000. At times it

Re: [AI] I.T. Competition for youth with Disability in China, Government has invited nominations

2016-06-15 Thread Prashant Verma
accomodations? Thanks. On 6/15/16, Prashant Verma wrote: > Hello, > These rules are framed by the Korean agency. India has no control over it. > Anyway, I will forward your message to them. > Regards, > Prashant > > > -Original Message- > From: AccessInd

Re: [AI] I.T. Competition for youth with Disability in China, Government has invited nominations

2016-06-15 Thread Prashant Verma
June 2016 13:25 To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled. Subject: Re: [AI] I.T. Competition for youth with Disability in China, Government has invited nominations To prashant verma Delhi Dear vermaji thank you very much for circulating information

Re: [AI] I.T. Competition for youth with Disability in China, Government has invited nominations

2016-06-15 Thread Prashant Verma
But sooner or later the one who wins, is the one who thinks he can." Satguru Rathi +91-9871489945 satgurura...@gmail.com From: Prashant Verma Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 6:32 PM To: 'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled.' Subject:

[AI] I.T. Competition for youth with Disability in China, Government has invited nominations

2016-06-14 Thread Prashant Verma
Source: http://www.disabilityaffairs.gov.in/content/viewpage/selection-of-national-it-competition-for-youth-with-disabilities---nomination-regarding.php Please send names of deserving candidates in the age group 13-19 years. For any queries please contact the Department of Disability Affairs of

Re: [AI] Wanted to know about filling railway reservation form in computer and use print out

2016-05-14 Thread Prashant Verma
Many thanks for pointing it out. I had just not closed the template. It is uploaded again and should work. Thanks again for the feedback. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mohib Anwar Rafay Sent: 14 May 2016 10:11 To: Acces

Re: [AI] Wanted to know about filling railway reservation form in computer and use print out

2016-05-13 Thread Prashant Verma
he form is great, will be using it and will give my feedback. But one suggestion from my side, when printing it says, "the margen of this page is falling outside of printable area". and the form is getting printed in two pages. On 5/13/16, Prashant Verma wrote: > Dear Mohib, >

Re: [AI] Wanted to know about filling railway reservation form in computer and use print out

2016-05-12 Thread Prashant Verma
Dear Mohib, It is on my website. go to < http://www.prashant.myehome.in/down.html> And look for the heading Railway Reservation Form Printing Template -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mohib Anwar Rafay Sent: 13 May 2016 12

Re: [AI] Significant facts about talkingatmindia.org

2016-05-11 Thread Prashant Verma
Dear Prashant, The efforts of you and your friends is commendable. We now at least have multiple ways of finding out which ATMs are claimed to be "talking" by the banks. If the banks claims are not correct we have to ask their management and not you. There is no way you or your friends or for th

Re: [AI] Looking for students who write their exams on a computer in Delhi University

2016-04-27 Thread Prashant Verma
Dear Kartik, Shramistha has also given a few exams using the computer. The Braille Library in DU North Campus used to be the exam centre for blind candidates. You may write to Dr. Anil Aneja and Bipin Tiwari of EOC. Email: e...@du.ac.in If that does not work out, ask that person to contact me.

Re: [AI] queery regarding daisy 3.0 text

2016-04-12 Thread Prashant Verma
On the Windows pC you can you use FSReader, DDReader+ or AMIS. EasyReader is the best option but it needs to be purchased. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Surya Prakash Sharma Sent: 12 April 2016 07:03 To: AccessIndia: a

Re: [AI] Fwd: Please comment on accessibility of the Income Tax website

2016-04-05 Thread Prashant Verma
Dear all, I am posting this on the behalf of Asif Iqbal who is not able to send mails to this list. Quoting Asif: I am scheduled to meet Income tax chief commissioner who is responsible for E-filing. My company is currently engaged by them in consulting assignment. I did connect with my colleague

[AI] Chrome cast, an alternative to smart TV for the blind

2016-03-20 Thread Prashant Verma
Dear all, I recently started experimenting with Chrome Cast and have found it to be useful and accessible for the visually impaired too. It is one of the ways by which you can be in control of what you watch or show to your family members on the TV. There is no accessible set top box as ye

[AI] FW: [DFI] availability of assistive products at V-Mart sore

2016-03-20 Thread Prashant Verma
From: daisyforumofin...@googlegroups.com [mailto:daisyforumofin...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anubhav Mitra Sent: 19 March 2016 15:13 To: DaisyForumOfIndia Subject: [DFI] availability of assistive products at V-Mart sore Hello All Saksham always tries to work towards the availability of ass

[AI] FW: Have you tried us? Options for foodies are increasing

2016-03-20 Thread Prashant Verma
You are missing out if you have not tried Good Food Talks as yet! We continue to make more restaurant menus accessible. Checkout the list of new restaurants on GFT below from Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Indore, Lucknow and Delhi NCR. So, the next time you think of eating out, do checkout G

[AI] FW: Join our presentation in Techshare 2016.  Venue food menu is also on GFT

2016-03-02 Thread Prashant Verma
From: GoodFoodTalks India [mailto:gft=saksham@mail182.wdc02.mcdlv.net] On Behalf Of GoodFoodTalks India Sent: 02 March 2016 10:17 To: =?utf-8?Q??= Subject: Join our presentation in Techshare 2016. Venue food menu is also on GFT

Re: [AI] learning maths and science

2016-02-28 Thread Prashant Verma
The following information is relevant here. Find Accessible Tools for Reading Math Math Support Finder (MSF) is an online tool that helps you identify the right combination of technologies needed to read math accessibly. Simply select your favorite tool(s) and access mode(s), then let MSF show y

[AI] [Mobile.AI] FW: Hyderabad, Jaipur, Lucknow and more cities join GFT

2016-02-26 Thread Prashant Verma
More cities join GFT! We received many restaurant suggestions during the last few weeks.Thanks to our hard working team and volunteers many menus from Hyderabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Indore, Delhi and Patiala have been added, To use GFT just open

[AI] Dare to dream big

2016-02-08 Thread Prashant Verma
Source: http://m.readomania.com/story/dare-to-dream-big Dare to Dream Big by Shailika (Non-Fiction Articles) Published On: 06-Feb-2016 DARE TO DREAM BIG Changing one life in a lifetime is call

[AI] test

2016-02-07 Thread Prashant Verma
Please ignore Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To u

[AI] Dare to dream big

2016-02-07 Thread Prashant Verma
Source: http://m.readomania.com/story/dare-to-dream-big Dare to Dream Big by Shailika (Non-Fiction Articles) Published On: 06-Feb-2016 DARE TO DREAM BIG Changing one life in a lifetime is call

[AI] We can add your favourite restaurants in GFT, send your suggestions

2016-02-03 Thread Prashant Verma
Dear all, Post the launch of Good Food Talks I have received offer of support from many individuals and organizations. I can get many restaurant menus added by end of March. So, just send me the name and address of your restaurant and I will try to get its menu added at the earliest and inform y

Re: [AI] Announcing the launch of Accessible Menu reading app - Good Food Talks

2016-02-02 Thread Prashant Verma
Dear all, We mentioned in the FAQ post that currently restaurants from delhi NCr, bangalore and Mumbai only have been added. We are in the process of adding restaurants from 10 more cities. Till that time, the restaurants listed may be too far from you. I suggest that you can still make use of

[AI] Tips and FAQ for Good Food Talks users

2016-01-29 Thread Prashant Verma
Frequently Asked Questions – Good Food Talks Good Food Talks (GFT) is India's first accessible restaurant finder and menu reading app designed for Blind friends, visually impaired people, senior and other citizens with diminishing vision, dyslexic and autistic people. For complete description of

Re: [AI] Announcing the launch of Accessible Menu reading app - Good Food Talk

2016-01-29 Thread Prashant Verma
Dear Amar, It will be great if you could approach Zomato on our behalf. Please use the text below to create a write up for senior management of restaurants. I am getting a lot of queries from users and need to devote some time to it. as you know, I have taken this initiative totally out of personal

Re: [AI] Announcing the launch of Accessible Menu reading app - Good Food Talk

2016-01-28 Thread Prashant Verma
Dear Ketan, In Good Food Talks we have so far included the restaurants which were suggested by the visually impaired we consulted. Ofcourse it has pricy restaurants which we aspire to go to but it also has those small food joints with one page or half page menus. For example from Delhi I have inclu

Re: [AI] Announcing the launch of Accessible Menu reading app - Good Food Talk

2016-01-28 Thread Prashant Verma
Dear Amar, On our website we have created a page to communicate with restaurant owners. We would like restaurants to either themselves create an account on Good Food Talks and type out their menu or collaborate with us to maintain their menu. Creating an account and typing out the menu is not dif

Re: [AI] Announcing the launch of Accessible Menu reading app - Good Food Talk

2016-01-28 Thread Prashant Verma
Dear Rajesh ji, I seek your help in uploading menus from your region. Please motivate few volunteers to upload the menus of restaurants which interst you most. And another importatnt point I want your comments is that with this app now you can atleast get a fairly good idea of the menu of the

Re: [AI] Announcing the launch of Accessible Menu reading app - Good Food Talks

2016-01-28 Thread Prashant Verma
ample, Link Mumbai, Link DelhiNCR and the link Bangalore. On 1/28/16, Prashant Verma wrote: > Dear all, > > I am very excited and happy that all the hard work put in is seeing > the light of the day. Our Good Food Talks app is getting launched > tomorrow with the support of Radio Mir

[AI] Announcing the launch of Accessible Menu reading app - Good Food Talks

2016-01-27 Thread Prashant Verma
Dear all, I am very excited and happy that all the hard work put in is seeing the light of the day. Our Good Food Talks app is getting launched tomorrow with the support of Radio Mirchi, Barbeque Nation and Saksham. Many thanks to our partners Eyeway, XRCVC and Mitrajyothi. Promo video: http://b

[AI] FW: Announcement for Topic based Training from NAB Delhi

2016-01-21 Thread Prashant Verma
Greetings from NabHelpline, Nab Delhi is pleased to announce an unique topics based training for people who are unable to come on regular basis. The Training aims to cover feature based topics from the below listed categories: 1. Android accessibility 2. iPhone and iPad a

[AI] books required

2016-01-10 Thread Prashant Verma
Hello, If anyone has the following books then please let me know. 1. elements of discrete mathematics by c.l. liu and d.p. mohapatra 2. environmental studies by s.k. batra Thanks. Celebrating Louis Braill birthday, Jan. 4th. Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing access

Re: [AI] want to convert pdf to daisy format

2016-01-10 Thread Prashant Verma
Hello, You can use the free Save as DAISY plugin to convert Word documents to DAISY. See more information at http://www.daisy.org/daisypedia/create-multimedia-daisy-books-free-tools-usi ng-text-speech-audio As far as PDF is concerned, you can convert PDF to Word first using Fine Reader or other t

Re: [AI] Is it worth switching to Mac from Windows as a visually impaired user?

2015-10-12 Thread Prashant Verma
Dear Ekinath, In all probability you can restore the use of function keys. Go into the BIOS and disable Active keys. You may need sighted assistance to do this. Then you will not be required to press the FN key to use the function keys. Thanks, Prashant -Original Message- From: Acces

Re: [AI] Brainstorming in Ahmedabad to make India disabled-friendly

2015-09-16 Thread Prashant Verma
Despite approval during the steering group meeting, they did not include me and DR. Satyaendra Singh in the Program Monitoring Unit which is implementing this campaign. The focus is on physical accessibility and ICT accessibility may be forgotten or badly implemented. -Original Message-

Re: [AI] Regarding creation of Daisy book.

2015-09-12 Thread Prashant Verma
This article will help you http://tinyurl.com/6tjp83k If you want you can read more at http://www.daisy.org/daisypedia -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of amandeep garg Sent: 12 September 2015 17:29 To: Accessindia@accessin

Re: [AI] Using Sangeeta's Voice for Daisy Books.

2015-09-09 Thread Prashant Verma
gards, Amiyo Biswas Cell: +91-9433464329 - Original Message - From: "Prashant Verma " To: "'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerningthe disabled.'" Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2015 11:48 AM Subject: Re: [AI] Using Sangeeta's

Re: [AI] Using Sangeeta's Voice for Daisy Books.

2015-09-08 Thread Prashant Verma
Amiyo Biswas Cell: +91-9433464329 - Original Message - From: "Prashant Verma " To: "'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerningthe disabled.'" Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 8:51 AM Subject: Re: [AI] Using Sangeeta's Voic

Re: [AI] Using Sangeeta's Voice for Daisy Books.

2015-09-07 Thread Prashant Verma
chine where Sangeeta is working with narrator and NVDA. With best regards, Amiyo Biswas Cell: +91-9433464329 - Original Message - From: "Prashant Verma " To: "'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerningthe disabled.'" Sent: Monday, Sep

Re: [AI] Using Sangeeta's Voice for Daisy Books.

2015-09-07 Thread Prashant Verma
>> With best regards, >> Amiyo Biswas >> Cell: +91-9433464329 >> >> >> - Original Message - From: "Prashant Verma " < >> prashant...@gmail.com> >> To: "'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues >> c

Re: [AI] looking for accessible oven for VI

2015-09-06 Thread Prashant Verma
It is Samsung microwave model ce117ADV-b It is difficult to get it now since it is out of production. However, one blind person was abel to find it in a shop in delhi recently and bought it. You will need to search for this on eCommerce websites and shops. -Original Message- From: Ac

Re: [AI] Using Sangeeta's Voice for Daisy Books.

2015-09-05 Thread Prashant Verma
You need to set Sangeeta as the default voice in control panel. For more see this article - If the above link breaks please join and paste in browser. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia

[AI] history of speech synthesis technology

2015-09-02 Thread Prashant Verma
Did you know that the history of TTS is almost 100 years old? Very interesting documentatyr. Will also make you laugh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=097K1uMIPyQ &app=desktop Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussi

Re: [AI] creating audio file from hindi unicode text

2015-09-02 Thread Prashant Verma
Why not use the save as daisy plug in for Microsoft word? It will record the word file in default TTS voice. You just need to have sapi compliant Lekha or any other hindi voice. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of mukesh jain

Re: [AI] Kindle for PC with Accessibility Pluggin: registration issue

2015-08-31 Thread Prashant Verma
Kindle devices and apps should be the last resort for reading. Their accessibility is very limited. I have tested the Kindle for PC app with accessibility plugin. With Jaws it scored only 46% in the fundamental accessibility tests. To check what works and what not, you can see this page -

[AI] Fitness bands or health data monitoring

2015-08-31 Thread Prashant Verma
Dear all, I am using a generic fitness wrist band purchased in the US. It is able to track the number of steps, distance travelled, calories burnt and number of hours of sleep. I am able to see the data in my iphone. The app is reasonably accessible. I cant say that the data acquired is accurate

Re: [AI] How to take student attendence in the class?

2015-08-30 Thread Prashant Verma
I have in the past designed Excel templates with columns such as total days absent, percentage present etc. for school teachers and college professors. They are using it successfully for many years now. They print the sheet and sign and submit to the authorities when required. One such format can

Re: [AI] problem about daily attendance help please

2015-08-27 Thread Prashant Verma
Few people have reported that bio-metric machines have been installed in their office where the aadhar number has also to be typed in after finger print. The machine then updates the attendance on the website of the organization. The machines are not talking and it has made the bio-metric attendan

Re: [AI] daisy making software for the blind people

2015-08-24 Thread Prashant Verma
Dear AIKEO, The best software to record DAISY audio books is Obi. It is fully accessible with Jaws and NvDA and even totally blind persons can use it independently to create digital talking books in DAISY 2 or DAISY 3 or EPUB format. We have put together many step-by-step tutorials and screen ca

Re: [AI] DTH entertainment services!

2015-07-13 Thread Prashant Verma
Technically this is possible only when the settop box has built-in TTS. Service providers are now a days selling boxes of diferent types e.g. with HD quality, with recording etc. All they have to do is to introduce the set-top box developed in UK with RNIB as one of the options. If the set-top bo

[AI] Anouncement for next diploma batch in computer application.

2015-07-13 Thread Prashant Verma
Greetings from NAB Helpline National Association for the Blind Sector -5, R.K. Puram, New Delhi - 110022 Helpline: +91 11 6455 6968 Email: info at nabdelhi.in Website: www.nabdelhi.in ADMISSION NOTICE The next batch of Diploma in Computer Application an

Re: [AI] DTH entertainment services!

2015-07-12 Thread Prashant Verma
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

Re: [AI] Life Insurance policy done

2015-06-08 Thread Prashant Verma
6/8/15, Prashant Verma wrote: > Dear all, > > Succeeded in getting a big L I C Jeevan Anand Policy done without any > extra premium or denial of accident benefit etc despite 100% blindness. > > If you are in Delhi and interested you may contact Mr. Bajaj on 9650 >

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