[AI] The fight to make Indian Sign Language official -

2018-10-09 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
10/9/2018 The fight to make Indian Sign Language official - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/sunday-times/the-fight-to-make-indian-sign-language-official/articleshowprint/66101577.cms 1/2 The fight to make Indian Sign Language official TNN | Oct 7, 2018, 01.10 AM IST

Re: [AI] Strict actions against Paytm

2018-09-29 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
:38, Asudani, Rajesh wrote: > > And against RBI which is the regulatory authority. > > HAHAHA. > > -Original Message- > From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On > Behalf Of Kanchan Pamnani > Sent: 21 September 2018 20:04 > To: 'A

[AI] NAB India

2018-09-26 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Anyone from NAB-India on this list? I have not got my voting slips as yet. If anyone knows what is really going on then please speak to me privately. I don't want to create controversy but the sanctity of elections needs to be maintained. Kanchan --- This email has been checked for

Re: [AI] IRCTC became inaccessible

2018-09-25 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
in the process, will supreme court admit fresh petition on the matter? -Original Message- From: Kanchan Pamnani Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 1:51 PM To: 'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled.' Subject: Re: [AI] IRCTC became inaccessible

Re: [AI] IRCTC became inaccessible

2018-09-25 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Dhananjay and Bhiwani Please start drafting the Petition-atleast a. what is the law b. What is wrong c. The list of complaints/notices that you have given the provider with attachments and their responses. Ask others who have been discussing on this group whether they have sent any

Re: [AI] draft National Education Policy

2018-09-25 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Ajay Minocha Sent: 24 September 2018 23:19 To: bgf...@googlegroups.org"AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled." Subject: Re: [AI] draft National Education Policy All, Let's have a go at it? On 24/09/2018, Kanchan Pamn

Re: [AI] IRCTC became inaccessible

2018-09-25 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Agree with everyone. Just bringing a couple of points to the table. 1. Websites must become accessible by June 2019 as per the RPWD act. In the interim we need not suffer-lets start sending notices, escalating matters and use social media. 2. There is a matter pending in the Supreme Court

[AI] draft National Education Policy

2018-09-24 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Is anyone interested in reviewing the Policy. The Minister wants to release it on 21st October. I only have a pdf file. So if interested please email me at kanchanpamn...@gmail.com and I can email it to you. You will have to work on it quickly and send in your

Re: [AI] Regarding income tax rebates for the V I community

2018-09-22 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Yes of course. 80U is for all tax payers who are disabled as set out in that section. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Pranav Lal Sent: 22 September 2018 10:10 To: 'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and

Re: [AI] Strict actions against Paytm

2018-09-21 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
And against RBI which is the regulatory authority. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Dhananjay Bhole Sent: 21 September 2018 16:07 To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled.

Re: [AI] FW: Inaccessibility of the Union Bank Internet Website

2018-09-21 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
should suspend Banking for this period? I think, based on the response to the first query, you can get back to your Bank with the next bout. Harish. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Kanchan Pamnani Sent: Friday, September 21

[AI] FW: Inaccessibility of the Union Bank Internet Website

2018-09-21 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Forwarded for all Union Bank users. And Warning to be aware for all other Bank customers Kanchan From: AGM DIT Alt Delivery Channel [mailto:agmadc@unionbankofindia.com] Sent: 14 September 2018 11:36 To: kanchanpamn...@gmail.com Cc: Mangesh Mahale; R Kandasamy; Vijay Kumar Yadav;

[AI] Colleges to provide easy access to disabled soon, govt tells HC - Times of India

2018-09-03 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Colleges to provide easy access to disabled soon, govt tells HC - Times of India Aug 31, 2018, MUMBAI: The state government on Thursday told the Bombay high court that all educational institutions in Maharashtra have been directed to conduct an audit of their buildings to check whether they have

[AI] Can’t keep out med aspirants with low vision, says apex court

2018-09-03 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
*Can’t keep out med aspirants with low vision, says apex court* · The Times of India (Mumbai edition) · 28 Aug 2018 New Delhi: After paving the way for the colour-blind to pursue medical studies, the SC has now allowed aspiring medical students suffering from low vision to get

[AI] Court orders DU med colleges to admit 4 disabled aspirants

2018-09-03 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Court orders DU med colleges to admit 4 disabled aspirants Times of India Aug 29, 2018, NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Wednesday asked University College of Medical Science (UCMS) and Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) under Delhi University to allow Mahesh Kumar, battling ‘haemophilia A’,

[AI] Gujarat high court turns down plea of disabled students

2018-08-24 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Gujarat high court turns down plea of disabled students – Times of India Aug 22, 2018, AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat high court on Tuesday rejected a petition of three students with disability for admission in MBBS course under quota meant for the physically handicapped. The court said that the

[AI] FW: 10 crore Indians have no access to a pair of glasses’ -

2018-08-13 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
From: Kanchan Pamnani [mailto:kanchanpamn...@gmail.com] Sent: 13 August 2018 13:10 To: Kanchan Pamnani Subject: 10 crore Indians have no access to a pair of glasses’ - 10 crore Indians have no access to a pair of glasses’ - Times of India Aug 11, 2018, 11.23 PM IST Printed from

[AI] google maps

2018-08-13 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Hi Friends, Anyone having any problem with google maps on any phone please write in with your problems. Founda cousin who is working on google maps. Kanchan --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com Search for old postings at:

[AI] How a woman amputee found fellowship in a WhatsApp group

2018-08-13 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
How a woman amputee found fellowship in a WhatsApp group - Times of India Aug 12, 2018, 02.19 AM IST Printed from The year was 2010. It was a dark, stormy evening — for real! The trees shook violently in the wind and I listened to music on my headphones. And then — cue dramatic music — I woke up

[AI] 10 crore Indians have no access to a pair of glasses

2018-08-13 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
10 crore Indians have no access to a pair of glasses’ - Times of India Aug 11, 2018, 11.23 PM IST Printed from MUMBAI: Around 10 crore Indians don’t have access to the simplest way to see better: A pair of glasses. “Most of them are underprivileged Indians who are either too old or too young,”

[AI] Article in TOI 8 August 2018

2018-08-11 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Bombay HC asks civic body if all malls are disabled-friendly TNN | Aug 8, 2018, 05.07 AM IST [image: Bombay HC asks civic body if all malls are disabled-friendly] MUMBAI: Bombay high court on Tuesday asked the authorities if malls here had facilities, for persons with disabilities, that are

[AI] Article in Mumbai Mirror dt 10 July 2018

2018-08-08 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Why disability is not inability Jul 10, 2018, 02.30 Mumbai Mirror How a corporate trainer and India’s first blind aerobics instructor, learnt to live outside the boundaries set by others Preeti Monga lost her eyesight when she was 13. However, Monga, who became the country’s first blind

[AI] Article in ECO 21 July 2018

2018-08-08 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Election Commission takes a giant step forward - The Economic Times https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/election-commission-takes-a-giant-step-forward/printarticle/65075518.cms 1/5 Business New s › New s › Politics and Nation MAR BY , ET BUREAU | UPDATED: JUL 21, 2018,

[AI] Article in TOI dt 30 July 2018

2018-08-08 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Motorable wheelchairs soon for seamless travel at IGI - Times of India Jul 30, 2018, 06.46 AM IST Printed from NEW DELHI: To make travel easier, Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport will soon have motorable wheelchairs for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM). The services are likely to be

[AI] Article in TOI 19 July 2018

2018-08-07 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
*Ensure facilities for the disabled in edu institutes, HC tells state* · The Times of India (Mumbai edition) · 19 Jul 2018 · Shibu.Thomas@ timesgroup.com Mumbai: The Bombay high court on Wednesday directed the Maharashtra government to take steps to ensure that

Re: [AI] Netflicks and audio discription

2018-07-27 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Are ear phones/headphones necessary for both Sholay AD and Sanju Ad Kanchan -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Dipendra Manocha Sent: 27 July 2018 14:14 To: 'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues

Re: [AI] In Delhi 18-20 July, 2018

2018-07-17 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Hi Shivasuresh Hope you are in Delhi! If you would like to come for the Seminar please do come.Please be my guest. Arrive at the Silver Oak at the Habitat Centre at 9.15 am on Thursday 19th July Just inform whoever is at registration that I have invited you. See you Kanchan -Original

Re: [AI] information needed about evo e10 radio

2018-07-16 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Draft it! -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Kotian, H P Sent: 17 July 2018 09:57 To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled. Subject: Re: [AI] information needed about evo e10

[AI] Article in TOI 9 July 2018

2018-07-12 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Election Commission eyes voting-from-home for disabled Bharti Jain | TNN | Jul 9, 2018, 06:15 IST *89* [image: TNN photo used for representation]*TNN photo used for representation* NEW DELHI: As theElection

Re: [AI] Private Employment and Disability

2018-07-09 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
birth after this, even if I were to believe in reincarnation. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Kanchan Pamnani Sent: 06 July 2018 17:17 To: 'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled

[AI] watch your questions to get the right answer

2018-07-07 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Very interesting but not directly connected with us. Harish forgive! JEE(ADV): Give preference to those who answered with decimals, says HC * The Times of India (Mumbai edition) * 6 Jul 2018 * Chennai: Candidates of JEE (advanced) who have answered in exact

[AI] Education Policy CBSC

2018-07-07 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Something we will have to look out for and hopefully not fight. Kanchan New edu policy on anvil for kids with special needs * The Times of India (Mumbai edition) * 6 Jul 2018 * The Central Board of Secondary Education and 28 state and other education boards have

[AI] Private Employment and Disability

2018-07-06 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Please see the newspaper report copied below. This is the future of Disability and Employment law. Kanchan Economic Times Wed 4th July 2018 U.S. Firm to Pay $100,000 to Indian-Origin Employee Over Discrimination Lawsuit An American firm will pay $100,000 to settle a discrimination lawsuit

[AI] Article TOI 28 June 2018

2018-07-05 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
*Daily-wager’s son gets prosthetic arm from government after citing RTE* *His family faced several rejections to get an artificial arm and around dozen schools were not ready to give Ritik admission.* *Moneycontrol News*@moneycontrolcom *Moneycontrol

[AI] chatisgarh, West Bengal, rajasthan Orissa bihar, Madhya Pradesh,

2018-07-04 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Friends, anyone from these States who are interested in advocacy please write to me with your email address and mobile Nos. Write on kanchanpamn...@gmail.com Please don't write on accessindia or Harish will throw us out. Thanks Kanchan --- This email

[AI] newspaper report -LD

2018-07-04 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
'Is learning disability part of quota for MBBS?' TNN | Jun 26, 2018, 01:50 IST Mumbai: The high court on Tuesday directed the Union government to clarify if students with

[AI] accessibility

2018-07-04 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Plea to HC: Bldgs must turn disabled-friendly or face fine Shibu Thomas| TNN | Jun 27, 2018, 03:10 IST MUMBAI: Fighting for the quality of life of

Re: [AI] Scribe guidelines

2018-07-01 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
uates. >>>> >>>> On 6/26/18, Asudani, Rajesh wrote: >>>>> Congrats! >>>>> Retention of capacity to choose own scribe, though less in >>>>> qualification than oneself, along with freedom to use devices, and >>>>> meet th

Re: [AI] Scribe guidelines

2018-06-28 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
m. >>>> >>>> >>>> सादर / With thanks & Regards >>>> राजेश आसुदानी Rajesh Asudani >>>> सहायक महाप्रबन्धक AGM >>>> बाजार आसूचना ईकाई MIU >>>> भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक Reserve Bank of India नागपुर Nagpur >>>> &g

Re: [AI] Kerala Federation of the Blind under the scanner: ₹1.13 crore allowed to KFB between 2013-2017 under Project Insight report sought on its utilisation

2018-06-27 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Wonderful that someone will check on NGOs.Kanchan -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of avinash shahi Sent: 27 June 2018 16:18 To: accessindia Subject: [AI] Kerala Federation of the Blind under the scanner: ₹1.13 crore

Re: [AI] Scribe guidelines

2018-06-27 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
, Sudeshna Bhattacharya On 6/27/18, Kanchan Pamnani wrote: > > In reply to your 2.At the harshest level I can suggest that you ask > the Examining Authorities to get you a writer. Also there is a rule of > not less than matriculation. So 9th standard is not required. > As far as 3 is

Re: [AI] Scribe guidelines

2018-06-27 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
> behalf. I thank Kanchan for your great effort to support every > visually impaired friends across india. it was a very helpful > discussion for every one. > > Thank you. Shivasuresh > > > On 6/26/18, Kanchan Pamnani wrote: >> Shweta please don’t say you ca

Re: [AI] Scribe guidelines

2018-06-27 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
;> VIBEWA >>> Co-Moderator >>> VIB-India >>> >>> A-pilll = Action coupled with Positivity, Interest, Love, Logic and >>> laughter. >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in]

Re: [AI] Scribe guidelines

2018-06-27 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
act 2018. Request > guidance from Kanchan ma'am and others. > On 6/25/18, Kanchan Pamnani wrote: >> Sorry folks for not reporting for 2 days. A lot of you have already >> heard what happened but let me explain a few issues >> >> 1. You all know that in 2013 we got n

[AI] Wheelchair- Article in TOI 26 June 2018

2018-06-26 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
*Wheelchair-bound MP swimmer conquers English Channel* · The Times of India (Mumbai edition) · 26 Jun 2018 · Ramendra.Singh @timesgroup.com Bhopal: Two years ago, he was not allowed to swim in Bhopal’s Upper Lake. On Sunday, Satendra Singh—who is disabled from

Re: [AI] Scribe guidelines

2018-06-26 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
graduate scribe. On 6/26/18, Kanchan Pamnani wrote: > No Harish. Shweta was more right than you. > So lets go with the clerk example. > > There are 2 candidates-one has a PHD and one is a12th pass. > The12th pass can get a scribe who is not a 12th pass. The PHD can get > a scrib

Re: [AI] Scribe guidelines

2018-06-26 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
a PHD candidate is allow to bring a graduate > scribe, then the twelfth passed candidate should also be allowed to > bring graduate scribe. > > On 6/26/18, Kanchan Pamnani wrote: >> No Harish. Shweta was more right than you. >> So lets go with the clerk example. >> &g

Re: [AI] Scribe guidelines

2018-06-26 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
MIU >> भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक Reserve Bank of India नागपुर Nagpur >> >> 0712 2806846 >> >> President >> VIBEWA >> Co-Moderator >> VIB-India >> >> A-pilll = Action coupled with Positivity, Interest, Love, Logic and >> laughter.

Re: [AI] Scribe guidelines

2018-06-26 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
ator VIB-India A-pilll = Action coupled with Positivity, Interest, Love, Logic and laughter. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Kanchan Pamnani Sent: 25 June 2018 16:18 To: 'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibi

Re: [AI] Scribe guidelines

2018-06-26 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
President > VIBEWA > Co-Moderator > VIB-India > > A-pilll = Action coupled with Positivity, Interest, Love, Logic and > laughter. > > -Original Message- > From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On > Behalf Of Kanchan Pamnani >

Re: [AI] Scribe guidelines

2018-06-26 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
t >> VIBEWA >> Co-Moderator >> VIB-India >> >> A-pilll = Action coupled with Positivity, Interest, Love, Logic and >> laughter. >> >> -Original Message- >> From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On >>

[AI] Scribe guidelines

2018-06-25 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Sorry folks for not reporting for 2 days. A lot of you have already heard what happened but let me explain a few issues 1. You all know that in 2013 we got new guidelines for the use of scribes. This was far and beyond what had been given by Courts and definitely more than what we had

[AI] Disabled Suffer

2018-06-25 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Disabled Suffer: Over 410 railway cases pending trial MUMBAI: More than 400 cases registered by the railway police since last year for illegal travel in coaches for the handicapped haven't gone to trial yet. Reason being the state has failed to set up a special court

[AI] Article in MM 8 June 2018

2018-06-25 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
may be a new carrier for visually impaired transcriptionists *Word for word* *Jamshed Mistry, a Bombay High Court advocate, wants legal transcription to be introduced in courts. * In January, when Advocate Indira Jaising filed a public interest petition in theSupreme Court asking for the

[AI] Article in BT 4 May 2018

2018-06-25 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Inspirational Devika Malik Speaking to Devika Malik, there is only one word that comes to mind, inspirational. Recently appointed to the position of focal point for people with disabilities of the standing committee of the Office of Special Interest Groups, Devika Malik was born a female with

[AI] maternity leave

2018-06-22 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Centre eases leave norms for mothers of special children * The Times of India (Mumbai edition) * 16 Jun 2018 * New Delhi: Women employees of the government having differently-abled or mentallychallenged children can now avail of child care leave (CCL) irrespective of

[AI] Medical education

2018-06-22 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
9th June 2018 times of India SC to examine if person with low vision can pursue MBBS The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine whether a person suffering from 'low vision' can be allowed to pursue MBBS course and treat patients. A vacation bench of justices U U Lalit and Deepak Gupta

[AI] FW: Contact details

2018-06-21 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
I am doing it the reverse way-Please help. The following persons are requested very humbly to send your contact details directly to [rosy.ncp...@gmail.com] 1. Payyal Kapoor Hyderabad2. Atul Sahay Jharkhand, 3. Prakash Andhare, Nagpur, 4. Naseema Hazruk

Re: [AI] scribe guidelines

2018-06-19 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
धक AGM > बाजार आसूचना ईकाई MIU > भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक Reserve Bank of India नागपुर Nagpur > > 0712 2806846 > > President > VIBEWA > Co-Moderator > VIB-India > > A-pilll = Action coupled with Positivity, Interest, Love, Logic and > laughter. > > > -----Orig

Re: [AI] Scribe guidelines

2018-06-19 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
gt; Behalf Of Kotian, H P > Sent: Monday, June 18, 2018 3:01 PM > To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in > Subject: [AI] Scribe guidelines > > > All > Kanchan's mail did not get on the list. Hence, I am copying it below. > Regards > Harish Kotian > > Quoting > > > F

Re: [AI] scribe guidelines

2018-06-19 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
t; 0712 2806846 >> >> President >> VIBEWA >> Co-Moderator >> VIB-India >> >> A-pilll = Action coupled with Positivity, Interest, Love, Logic and >> laughter. >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: AccessIndia [mailto:ac

[AI] scribe guidelines

2018-06-19 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Has anyone seen the amount of trouble we are going to be in? K --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to

Re: [AI] Please guide, Should I buy iPhone 8 plus or Blackberry Key2?

2018-06-16 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Hi rishi, I am now responding to your decision of a 8+. I thought that 8+ is the same as 8 except it is bigger. So, if you are totally blind then why the 8+? If I was partially sighted or having a some sight then I would go for a bigger model. If anybody could throw some light on why 8+

[AI] Article

2018-06-14 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
*HE IS SPECIAL BUT HIS CARS ARE NOT* By Anjana Vaswani, Mumbai Mirror | Updated: Jun 14, 2018, 05.35 AM IST [image: He is special but his cars are not] *Double amputee Chetan Korada, the world’s only differently-abled race driver to have won races and a series, refuses to drive specially

[AI] Article in Mumbai Mirror 14 June 2018

2018-06-14 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
*Kol woman with cerebral palsy may be first to adopt a baby* · The Times of India (Mumbai edition) · 13 Jun 2018 · Priyanka.Dasgupta @timesgroup.com Jeeja and husband with their bundle of joy Kolkata: Ballygunge resident Jeeja Ghosh, 48, has become the first person

Re: [AI] Inaccessiblity of Union Bank's internet banking log in

2018-06-14 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Shocking! Since this was the only bank that we could rely upon for 100% accessibility in certain facilities. There are many users. Please would you all confirm Deepak's statement. Now the time has come for monitoring the implementation. If Deepak's statement is fully defendable then lets go for

[AI] FW: Delhi Urgent: Invitation to Youth Adda

2018-06-09 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
11th June is an important day for us all. It is Mr Abidi's birthday and we cannot think of a better way to commemorate it than to institutionalize a platform to engage with young people, his favourite constituency, where they can, speak, discuss, ideate, share and celebrate together. This

[AI] Article in Indian express 9 June 2018

2018-06-09 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2018/jun/ 09/adventure-abled-bengalureans-who-even-out-the-odds-1825527.html Adventure-abled: Bengalureans who even out the odds The 29-year-old blind content writer is passionate about travel and never misses an opportunity to do something

[AI] Article in TOI May 31 2018

2018-05-31 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
*Visually impaired teen sets sight on a career in law* Shrikant Rathi lost vision in his eyes to cancer at 18 months of age. But his family did not lose hope and sent him to Mumbai for studies. “Schools in my hometown, Bhubaneswar, did not have the resources to support my education. That’s why I

[AI] Article in TOI 26 April 2018

2018-05-31 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
NMumbai: In a reprieve for a blind law student, the Bombay high court has asked the vicechancellor of the University of Mumbai to use his “exceptional powers” to order a second revaluation of his answer paper. “Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the present case, and

[AI] Article in TOI dt 30 May 2018

2018-05-29 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
3 from Mumbai dupe Pune disabled man of Rs 27 lakh TNN | Updated: May 30, 2018, 03:44 IST *34* [image: Representative Image]*Representative Image* MUMBAI: The Sahakarnagar police in Pune on Monday booked four persons, including three from

[AI] article in TOI dt 29 May 2018

2018-05-29 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Court allows visually disabled woman to fulfil dream of becoming judge Ashutosh Shukla | TNN | Updated: May 29, 2018, 09:02 IST *32* [image: Rashmi Thakur]*Rashmi Thakur* BHOPAL/JABALPUR: TheMadhya Pradesh

Re: [AI] Bangalore -Wills

2018-05-08 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
, Srinivasu Chakravarthula - Twitter: http://twitter.com/CSrinivasu/ Website: http://www.srinivasu.org | http://serveominclusion.com Let's create an inclusive web! Lead Accessibility Consultant, Informatica On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 10:52 AM, Kanchan Pamnani <kanchanpamn...@gmail.com>

[AI] Bangalore -Wills

2018-05-07 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
For Friends in Bangalore I am speaking on Wills on Friday 11th May 2018 at Mtrajyoti H S R Layout between 10am and 11.30am. Everyone is invited. Kanchan --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com Search for old postings at:

[AI] Ed of NCPEDP

2018-04-24 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Dear Disabled Rights Activist, Due to the untimely and sudden demise of Mr. Javed Abidi last month, we need an Executive Director. We are not trying to replace Mr. Abidi but are looking for a person who is strong on advocacy and who can take the work ahead. I am requesting

Re: [AI] article in TOI 22 April 2018

2018-04-23 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
at 5:54 PM, Kanchan Pamnani <kanchanpamn...@gmail.com> wrote: > Dots of colour > > A Sao Paulo beauty salon is teaching blind women make-up techniques > including how to put on false eyelashes Braille dots on the cosmetic > boxes allow them to find the colours and brushes the

[AI] article in TOI 22 April 2018

2018-04-23 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Dots of colour A Sao Paulo beauty salon is teaching blind women make-up techniques including how to put on false eyelashes Braille dots on the cosmetic boxes allow them to find the colours and brushes they need Search for old postings at:

Re: [AI] sir, very, very useful information regarding railway concession

2018-04-23 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Is this the latest position? I thought that we could also get concessional tickets online? Kanchan -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of gopala krishna Sent: 23 April 2018 17:39 To: accessindia Cc: gopalfirst Subject: [AI] sir,

Re: [AI] Rajasthan: If your third child is disabled: you're barred from jobs in education department

2018-04-16 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
HiAvinash, I haven't read the article but am just trying to explain what happens- There are many jobs or posts for which you cannot apply or stand for if you have more than two children. These public posts are coveted. So if someone wanting to stand for these posts has a disabled child they

Re: [AI] Google Home and Google Home Mini available in India

2018-04-11 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
So what is the advantage of Google Home toAmazons Alexa. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Kiran Kaja Sent: 12 April 2018 10:09 To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled.

Re: [AI] Chandigarh: A touching moment for the blind at district courts

2018-03-16 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Please note that the Chief Justice at Chandigarh has heard many cases of the Disabled at Bombay High Court before he got elevated. Kanchan -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Kotian, H P Sent: 16 March 2018 14:53 To:

[AI] Javed Abidi Condolence Meeting Nagpur

2018-03-13 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
There will be a condolence meeting at Amdar Niwas Nagpur on 15th March 2018. Those wanting to attend may contact Mr. Prakash andhare 9371998279 Kanchan --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com Search for old postings at:

Re: [AI] AI Help needed to 12th standard student

2018-03-13 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
If she does want concepts cleared I am happy to chat with her from 9pm to 10pm on any of the days. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of turab chimthanawala Sent: 13 March 2018 12:42 To: accessindia Subject: [AI] AI Help

Re: [AI] Seminar on RPWD Act, 2016 maharashtra

2018-03-01 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
accessibility and issues concerning the disabled. Cc: Ritika Sahni Subject: Re: [AI] Seminar on RPWD Act, 2016 maharashtra Dear madam thank you for this email informing about the seminar in advance. please register my name for this event. my contact 9987114680 On 2/28/18, Kanchan Pamnani <kanchanp

[AI] Seminar on RPWD Act, 2016 maharashtra

2018-02-27 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act was passed unanimously in the winter session of the Parliament amidst much jubilation and cheer. We now wish to enter the implementation phase and understand the provisions of the Act and its interpretation. To bring everyone on a common platform,

Re: [AI] Reservation For The Persons With Benchmark Disabilities.

2018-01-23 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Unless I have missed something-There is no reservation in promotion. Kanchan -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Amiyo Biswas Sent: 23 January 2018 15:49 To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues

Re: [AI] Newspapers

2018-01-01 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
What is your office phone no? Kanchan -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Nirmal Verma Sent: 01 January 2018 16:53 To: accessindia Subject: Re: [AI] Newspapers Yes we are uploading these newspapers daily on the sugamya. If

Re: [AI] Query about the treatment of RP in Lv Prasad Eye Institute Hyderabad

2017-12-28 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Best wishes for your visit to the hospital. However I will reiterate what I had written yesterday. Have patience there is no cure or treatment right now. Concentrate on other issues and let the doctors and researchers do whatever they can. Kanchan -Original Message- From:

Re: [AI] Query about the treatment of RP in Lv Prasad Eye Institute Hyderabad

2017-12-27 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
All There is currently no cure or treatment for RP anywhere in the world. One form ofRP is LCA and for LCA there is some promising news but not for other forms of RP. All who are looking for a treatment should follow the research going on internationally on stem cells, gene therapy and bionic

[AI] Scribe guidelines

2017-12-18 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Thank you all for responding so urgently and with so much information on Thursday evening. I had thought that the Friday meeting would probably be the last but.. Sub committees would be set up to look at issues concerning each disability and then all the issues would be looked at

Re: [AI] Scribe guidelines urgent

2017-12-14 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
like UPSE, SSC CAT etc. 2. If the student qualification is lower then no such restriction should be there. In case I have any other thought/suggestion, I will share with the group. Regards ]Amit Jain On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 7:14 PM, Kanchan Pamnani <kanchanpamn...@gmail.com> wrote: >

Re: [AI] Scribe guidelines urgent

2017-12-14 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
estrictions which had ruined > many brilliant candidates' future due to discriminatory writer rules. > > > > On 12/14/17, Kanchan Pamnani <kanchanpamn...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Referring to OM of 26th Feb 2013 >> >> What limitations can we allow on scribes >> &

Re: [AI] Scribe guidelines urgent

2017-12-14 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
. If the student qualification is lower then no such restriction should be there. In case I have any other thought/suggestion, I will share with the group. Regards ]Amit Jain On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 7:14 PM, Kanchan Pamnani <kanchanpamn...@gmail.com> wrote: > So Amit who did you us

Re: [AI] Scribe guidelines urgent

2017-12-14 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
. For university, school and other academic exams, scribes of similar and over qualification should be absolutely prohibited, Remember, we can claim our rights only if and when we are eligible for judiciously using them. On 12/14/17, Kanchan Pamnani <kanchanpamn...@gmail.com> wrote: > &

Re: [AI] Scribe guidelines urgent

2017-12-14 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 6:37 PM, Kanchan Pamnani <kanchanpamn...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Lets get the facts straight. > 1. These guidelines are wonderful. > 2. There has been a lot of misuse by many candidates. > 3. Many of the candidates have complained to the Authorities. > 4.

Re: [AI] Scribe guidelines urgent

2017-12-14 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
counter arguments on these but just thought to share my experience Regards Amit Jain On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 6:39 PM, Kanchan Pamnani <kanchanpamn...@gmail.com> wrote: > Dinesh I am not questioning you for the sake of arguing but for > strengthening my stand tomorrow.Is video record

Re: [AI] Scribe guidelines urgent

2017-12-14 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
guidelines. I am totally in agreement with what has been said by Avinash, the burdon of strict invigilation should be on the exam conducting authority, or provide accessible examination environment by providing computer and screenreaders. On 12/14/17, Kanchan Pamnani <kanchanpamn...@gmail.

Re: [AI] Scribe guidelines urgent

2017-12-14 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
mandatory. Video recording should be submitted so that anytime any authority could verify if any cheating happened. for any -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Kanchan Pamnani Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2017 5:59 PM

Re: [AI] Scribe guidelines urgent

2017-12-14 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
environment by providing computer and screenreaders. On 12/14/17, Kanchan Pamnani <kanchanpamn...@gmail.com> wrote: > Avinash > Agree with you completely. > However someone has gone to the Bombay High Court and asked for ban of > private scribes. Luckily court has not agreed bu

Re: [AI] Scribe guidelines urgent

2017-12-14 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
that guideline in place. See how it can be salvaged! Regards Subhash Chandra Vashishth On 14-Dec-2017 3:59 PM, "Kanchan Pamnani" <kanchanpamn...@gmail.com> wrote: > Referring to OM of 26th Feb 2013 > > What limitations can we allow on scribes > > > &

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