I have only one request-please tone down the writing by artificial Intelligence. Here is a definite give away “This version is intentionally not promotional and keeps the focus on why you are sharing the PDF with Access India and what the document represents.”
Others don’t read everything sent on this group but I do so I would have preferred something short written by a human. Kanchan “ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Aroma & Elegance Sent: 24 September 2026 17:56 To: [email protected] Subject: [AI] Sharing the Aroma & Elegance Annual Guidebook – One Year of Community Discussions Dear Access India Team, Greetings from the Aroma & Elegance WhatsApp Community. We are pleased to share with you our first Annual Guidebook, compiled from one year of discussions within our WhatsApp community, which was created primarily for visually impaired individuals. Aroma & Elegance was started on 14 August 2025 with the aim of creating a space where visually impaired individuals could come together to share experiences, practical knowledge, ideas, and perspectives on accessible and independent living. Over the past year, our members have discussed 26 different topics covering various aspects of everyday life, including technology, shopping, dining, travel, public spaces, personal care, services, and other situations where accessibility plays an important role. These discussions have been based largely on the experiences, observations, suggestions, and practical approaches shared by our members. We are sharing this Annual Guidebook with the Access India mailing group because we believe that the experiences of people who encounter accessibility challenges in their everyday lives can provide a valuable community perspective. The intention is not to present these discussions as established facts or professional guidance, but simply to document what our members have experienced, learned, and discussed among themselves. Disclaimer The information in this Guidebook represents the personal experiences, observations, opinions, and discussions of members of the Aroma & Elegance community. It has not been scientifically validated and should not be considered professional advice, an accessibility standard, or universally applicable guidance. Individual experiences may vary depending on a person's level of vision, assistive technology, location, environment, available services, and personal circumstances. The Guidebook therefore reflects the diversity of experiences within our community rather than presenting a single approach that will apply to everyone. Our purpose in sharing this document is to contribute a lived-experience perspective to the wider conversations around accessibility, inclusion, dignity, and independent living. We hope it may be of interest to accessibility professionals, organizations, researchers, and members of the broader disability community. Please find the Annual Guidebook attached for your reference. We would be grateful if the experiences and perspectives shared by our members can contribute, even in a small way, to greater understanding of the practical realities of accessibility and the everyday lives of visually impaired individuals. Thank you for taking the time to read and consider our community's experiences. Warm regards, Aroma & Elegance Team A WhatsApp Community for Inclusive Living Together, we learn, share, and grow. This version is intentionally not promotional and keeps the focus on why you are sharing the PDF with Access India and what the document represents. -- 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. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "AccessIndia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> . To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/CAPE-1aJ%3DGZa%3DXrpxkooCxam%3D%3DnEbfZMERkQ0jFOEuM1HxnzhZw%40mail.gmail.com <https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/CAPE-1aJ%3DGZa%3DXrpxkooCxam%3D%3DnEbfZMERkQ0jFOEuM1HxnzhZw%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> . -- 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. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "AccessIndia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/014d01dd4c23%241c73f270%24555bd750%24%40gmail.com.
