Mujtaba, Look upon Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Websites for various schemes available including ADIP. This one is quite popular across states. Best, -Srinivasu Regards,
Srinivasu Chakravarthula, CPWA (2018), DHS Trusted Tester Website <http://www.srinivasu.org> | LinkedIn Profile <http://linkedin.com/in/srinivasuc> | Follow me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/csrinivasu> Director of Product Accessibility, Freshworks, Inc <https://www.freshworks.com> On Sat, Jun 21, 2025 at 12:09 PM Ajay Minocha <[email protected]> wrote: > 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. 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