Agreed, with an accessible android phone costing around 10k these days, Iphone is nothing but a luxury. Our focus has to be on expanding the reach of government schemes to genuine beneficiaries coupled with Student / other focus group discounts and easy EMIs.
Thanks, Ajay On Sat, 21 Jun 2025 at 09:03, Srinivasu Chakravarthula <[email protected]> wrote: > I would rather prefer we lobby to make affordable phones made accessible. > Android has evolved greatly. It’s app developers who need to ensure their > apps are accessible. I’m told that Android has a mechanism to send an > accessibility report when an app is published on play store b > > That said Government’s ADIP scheme includes smart phones and laptops. > > Best, > —Srinivasu > > Sent from Outlook for iOS <https://aka.ms/o0ukef> > ------------------------------ > *From:* [email protected] <[email protected]> > on behalf of Mujtaba Merchant <[email protected]> > *Sent:* Friday, June 20, 2025 10:30:05 PM > *To:* AccessIndia Google Group <[email protected]> > *Subject:* [AI] Request for Lobbying Disability Discounts on Smartphones > for the Blind Community > > I am reaching out to discuss a pressing concern for the blind community in > India. As you may be aware, smartphones like iPhones have become essential > tools for independent living, enabling access to information, > communication, and various assistive technologies. > > However, the high cost of these devices poses a significant barrier for > many individuals in the blind community. Given the challenges in gaining > employment and financial constraints, it becomes increasingly difficult for > them to afford these technologies. > > In light of this, I was wondering if we could lobby for disability > discounts on smartphones and related devices. This would greatly enhance > the accessibility and affordability of these life-changing technologies for > the blind community. > > I believe it would be beneficial to bring this issue to the attention of > the Indian government and explore possible solutions. By working together, > we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals who rely on > these technologies for independence and empowerment. > > Thank you for considering this request. I look forward to hearing your > thoughts on this matter. > Sincerely, > > > > *Mujtaba Merchant* > > Bangalore | INDIA > > Sent from my iPhone ® > * Help support my causes:* NVDA > <https://www.nvaccess.org/support-us/#donation-support> | Billion Strong > <https://www.billion-strong.org/donate-today/> | EyeWay > <http://eyeway.org.in/?q=donate-0> > > -- > 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. 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