[AI] Regarding cappcha in SBI Net Banking

2019-08-18 Thread NAFISA BUHARIWALA
Dear Access Indians, In this regard I would like to narrate my experience with Central Bank of India. Net Banking of CBI was absolutely accessible and I would proudly tell everyone about it. One fine day I found that cappcha was introduced on the login screen. Being an ex employee of CBI, I got in

[AI] Good news for BEST users in Mumbai

2015-04-16 Thread NAFISA BUHARIWALA
MUMBAI: BEST has introduced on a trial basis a device which helps visually challenged persons board buses. The device helps users to identify the route number of buses at a bus stop and locate bus door, thereby enabling unsupervised boarding. Sources told TOI that trials were conducted for more

[AI] Neelima's experience with BEST in Mumbai

2013-12-13 Thread NAFISA BUHARIWALA
Dear All, I have travelled by BEST for a long long time. The drivers and conductors are very good. Even the Inspectors are very helpful. They have always helped me to board the bus first before anyelse in que board it. Neelima do you carry a white cane? Surely you should not be talking on phone

[AI] Silver JubileeCelebrations of Walk To Win:

2011-12-17 Thread NAFISA BUHARIWALA
Dear Friends, With the view to bring about the awareness of the abilities of the disabled, Blind Graduates' Forrum of India, undertook a novel idea of undertaking a walk from Pune to Mumbai winding through towns and villages on the way, touching the masses. Mobile exhibition was held at various

Re: [AI] raised limit under section 80U of Income tax act

2009-09-15 Thread nafisa buhariwala
Infact Central Bank has already given it an effect without we telling them anything. Nafisa From: kanchanpamn...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:29:01 +0530 Subject: Re: [AI] raised limit under section 80U of Income tax act Rajesh why do you call

Re: [AI] Entering new journey of life

2009-04-20 Thread nafisa buhariwala
Congratulations! All the very best in all you do. Glad to know young VIs are making good progress. Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2009 01:47:44 -0400 From: sriniv...@srinivasu.org To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Entering new journey of life Hi, I'm pleased to share with you all

[AI] Good News Talking ATMs

2009-04-14 Thread nafisa buhariwala
Pasting below the RBI circular to all banks regarding Accessible ATMs. Date: Apr 13, 2009 Need for Bank Branches / ATMs to be made accessible to persons with disabilities RBI/2008-09/431 DBOD.No.Leg.BC.123 /09.07.005/2008-09 April 13, 2009 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear

Re: [AI] Bank Guidelines

2008-07-05 Thread nafisa buhariwala
Rather than telling the bank to call the customer, we should call the bank and inform the bank of the issuance of the cheque if it is above a certain amount. It will be difficult for the bank to remember and call the customer. It is much easier we call them and they make a note of it. Nafisa

Re: [AI] Banks asked to extend all facilities to visually challengedpeople

2008-06-05 Thread nafisa buhariwala
The source is RBI's AP DIR circular which I have reproduced in my mail with the subject line Bingo!... Nafisa Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 11:48:23 +0530 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Banks asked to extend all facilities to visually challengedpeople

[AI] Bingo! We have it from the horse's mouth.

2008-06-04 Thread nafisa buhariwala
The Reserve Bank has come out with a circular for Banking for VI yesterday. I am reproducing the circular below. It is a very big step for us. The credit goes to all who have been fighting for it in various and also to Kanchan who has been talking with RBI. Everyone's efforts have born fruits.

Re: [AI] T ZP: an interesting moovy to watch

2008-01-09 Thread nafisa buhariwala
Yes, it definitely exists. It is a learning disability and can be corrected with councilling, special ways of learning and some medication. Slowly as one progresses in age, it improves. I have a child in the family and is a very smart child in all other respects. Nafisa From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [AI] Very, Very Good News

2008-01-09 Thread nafisa buhariwala
Heartiest Congratulations Charu! Keep it up. All the very best to you. Nafisa From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2008 22:44:19 +0530 Subject: [AI] Very, Very Good News Hi friends, I am extremely pleased to inform you all that our friend Mr. Charudat

Re: [AI] about Income Tax.

2007-12-19 Thread nafisa buhariwala
You are right. It is 75000 for 80% disability. Nafisa From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:02:09 +0530 Subject: Re: [AI] about Income Tax. I heard persons having 80% disability are eligible for exemption up to Rs.75,000. Please let me know ov

Re: [AI] about Income Tax.

2007-12-19 Thread nafisa buhariwala
Arent we both women and visually impaired From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:18:14 +0530 Subject: Re: [AI] about Income Tax. but, they are getting benefit for being a woman and also for being a vi, correct if I am wrong., is it the case

Re: [AI] Visually Impaired duo atains biz goal

2007-12-18 Thread nafisa buhariwala
Yes I agree that it is very difficult to start using thwe White Cane. But once u start using it, it gives tremendous independence and people also give u the due respect and look at u with admiration. It is only the initial inhibition. But u soon realise that it is very helpful and u get a lot

Re: [AI] history of computer education for blind in india

2007-12-18 Thread nafisa buhariwala
Yesterday I replied to Suhas's mail but looks like it got lost in Cyber space. Yes thats true v first started at BGFI. And v r a witness to Harish's struggle. Harish, I and others also struggled on our own to migrate from DOS to Windows helping each other learning how to get around with

Re: [AI] Using spoons, forks, knives and other such cutleries

2007-12-13 Thread nafisa buhariwala
I have been reading the discussion on the subject. I agree that eating with hands is easy and more satisfying. But certain social envirnment demand that we use cutlery. Its not very difficult if u first practice at home with sighted help. I generally request one of the persons dining with me

Re: [AI] Fw: [bookshare-discuss] Copyright and scanning a book for personnal use

2007-12-07 Thread nafisa buhariwala
I got four copies of this message. Nafisa From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 18:44:05 +0530 CC: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Fw: [bookshare-discuss] Copyright and scanning a book for personnal use - Original Message - From: [EMAIL

Re: [AI] Draft policy for exams urgent

2007-11-28 Thread nafisa buhariwala
Well drafted Kanchan. Seems to cover all points.Only a small modification as regards Screen Readers. Mention JAWS or any other screen reading software the candidate is comfortable with. If they get stuck to the word JAWS and not allow Window Eyes someone like me will be miserable. Nafisa Date:

Re: [AI] Banks-Volunteers

2007-09-13 Thread nafisa buhariwala
: Well, does it not prove that we are trying to convince them that we can, and do, do something as a matter of routine which, most of us are uncomfortable doing, and do not do otherwise when required by extreme exigencies! Rajesh - Original Message - From: nafisa buhariwala [EMAIL

Re: [AI] Now, you can block unwanted mobile calls

2007-09-11 Thread nafisa buhariwala
You can subscribe to it through Hutch. You have to dial *154hash sign. But its a charged service. The monthly is Rs. 100/-. Just found out from Hutch. Nafisa From: Subramani L [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Now,

Re: [AI] Banks-Volunteers

2007-09-07 Thread nafisa buhariwala
Hi Kanchan, I wiil come as a volunteer but before going as one I will have to try the ATM a few times. Nafisa From: Pamnani [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED],K.Ramkrishna [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [AI] Banks-Volunteers

2007-09-07 Thread nafisa buhariwala
and lets zap the RBi guys. Kanchan Kanchan Pamnani Advocate Solicitor 9, Suleman Chambers, Battery Street, Colaba, Mumbai - 400 039. - Original Message - From: nafisa buhariwala To: Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 11:33 AM Subject: Re: [AI] Banks-Volunteers Hi

Re: [AI] NSDL Circular Changes Guidelines for Blind Users

2007-08-25 Thread nafisa buhariwala
Dear Sam, Kanchan and all the NGOs, Great job!! Congratulations and Thanks very much. This will surely give us enthu to go ahead with other issues like banka/cs and so on. Nafisa From: mahendra [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in

Re: [AI] portable reader

2007-07-23 Thread nafisa buhariwala
Sounds great. What is the source of this article? Any idea about its price? Nafisa From: Anjali Arora [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] portable reader Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2007 07:17:28 +0530 hi friends, I came across

Re: [AI] good news NSDL

2007-07-11 Thread nafisa buhariwala
Sounds good and comprehensive. But just read the sentence pasted below in Item 3 a Further the Blind Client feels the inequity every time he tries to operate the account. *has not considered the available methods of trading allowed to sighted clients. The booklet of delivery instruction slip

[AI] Help with my mobile set.

2007-05-12 Thread nafisa buhariwala
Dear Friends, I am using a Nokia 6600 with Talks. Lately my handset is giving me some trouble. It used to switch off on its own. After talking Nokia Help line I could fix it. They asked me to back up the memory on the meory card and format the handset and then restore thememory back to the

Re: [AI] Blood may hold clue to new HIV drug: researchers

2007-04-20 Thread nafisa buhariwala
From: Vedprakash Sharma [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Vedprakash Sharma [EMAIL PROTECTED],accessindia@accessindia.org.in To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Blood may hold clue to new HIV drug: researchers Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:00:03 +0530 Please avoid such messages. -

[AI] Thanks

2006-12-01 Thread nafisa buhariwala
Dear Accessindians, Thanks very much for all the good wishes. Regards Nafisa _ Want to improve your lifestyle? Get Mickey Mehta’s advice on holistic living http://content.msn.co.in/Lifestyle/AskExpert/Default06.htm To

Re: [AI] Wnat Guidance

2006-11-13 Thread nafisa buhariwala
Dear Pushkar, I am also working for Central Bank of India as a Senior Manager. Till last year, I was working as a Corporate Dealer in Foreign Exchange and on my promotion to Scale III, I am post to the HRD and I am handling training and Man Power. There are many jobs one can do in the bank like

[AI] N K Award

2006-10-28 Thread nafisa buhariwala
Dear Access Indians, Friends, the Committee on the Advancement of the Status of Blind Women NAB(India) gives N K Prize to 3 outstanding blind women every year. This Prize has now been upgraded to an Award on the 25th anniversary of the Committee. This Award is now a cash component of Rs.