thanks very much. We have already received a tremendous response. We have even received queries from abroad on the first day itself. We helped a new comer to this accessible world who remarked that he never felt so much at peace at the time of leaving our help desk.
prashant ----- Original Message ----- From: "Geetha Shamanna" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 7:28 AM Subject: Re: [AI] Launch of Technology Helpline This is an excellent undertaking indeed. Several blind people start using computers, but are not very conversant even with the basics. This technology helpline will undoubtedly help such starters immensely. I recently got a call from a blind lady who wanted to know how to insert a blank sheet of paper into the printer. People who encounter such difficulties are often also those who are unable to spare time to attend computer courses at institutes for the blind. If this helpline can assist such people, it will have served its purpose. I wish the project a lot of success. Geetha ----- Original Message ----- From: "Prashant" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 5:01 PM Subject: [AI] Launch of Technology Helpline Assistive Technology Helpline A Telephone & E-Mail based service for providing guidance and solutions on the different aspects of Assistive Technology closely linked with empowerment of visually impaired persons. National Association for the Blind is delighted to announce the launch of this service. Beneficiaries · Blind persons · Persons with low vision · Parents/family/friends of visually impaired persons · Employers of visually impaired persons · Organisations working with/for visually impaired persons Assistive Technology has revolutionised the lives of visually impaired persons. Not only has it given access to computers and all its advantages, it has led to the development of several special devices which together have gone a long way in overcoming the handicaps caused by loss of vision. Computers are now an excellent tool for blind persons. It enables blind persons to access the information in the same format as used by the non-blind persons. This has brought about a drastic change in the lives of visually impaired persons, who traditionally had access to information through Braille or audio only. This has had revolutionary consequences like Opening of new disciplines of education for blind persons, increased employability, and independence in reading and writing for various educational, vocational and recreational activities. In addition to the computers, assistive devices such as Braille Displays, Portable Note takers, digital recorders, talking books, e-books, talking cell phones etc enable persons with blindness to send and receive E-ails, browse net, read books, create their own documents, work on spreadsheets & accounting package, read newspaper & magazines. Therefore it is imperative that an effort is made towards spreading awareness about the existence and advantages of assistive technology & Solving all problems related with use of assistive technology. The Service Anyone can call or email their queries. People can also visit the Helpline Desk within NAB premises or can even send their queries through post. The Assistive Technology Helpline team supported by the NAB Technology Training Centre Faculty will resolve the callers problems. As far as possible, the team will provide solution at the same time or else will give a timeline after which the caller will be given the solution. The helpline will offer help on the following subjects - · Counselling on assistive technology and advising vision impaired users on which IT tools will be best for them. · Troubleshooting problems of visually impaired persons in use of assistive technology such as problems related to operation of ü Screen Reading Software ü Screen Magnification Software ü Optical Recognition ü Mobile Phone Accessibility ü Commonly used applications such as word processors & spreadsheets · Consultancy to employers and individuals wanting to buy and install computers and other hardware and software that are accessible to blind people. · Disseminate information about the various training courses available in the country in the field of assistive technology · Provide support to trainers and provide technical support for anyone wanting to set up computer training centres/study rooms anywhere in the country · Propagate "DAISY Standards" and provide technical help in its implementation. The "DAISY Standards" have now been accepted worldwide as the "Better Way to Read" and "Better Way to Publish". Information published as per the DAISY Standards is accessible to all including people with disabilities. · Consultancy for improving accessibility of websites. · Provide information about the job avenues in the field of technology for blind persons Helpline Contact Details: Assistive Technology Helpline National Association for the Blind Sec-5, R. K. Puram, New Delhi-110022 Phone Numbers: Country code: 0091 City code: 011 64 55 6968 26 16 8321, 26 10 5794, 26 10 2944, 26 17 6379 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fax: +91-11-26187650 Website: www.nabdelhi.org Project supported by HPS Social Welfare Foundation To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. 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