Dear Arti,
I've been using the Smartcane device since more than an year now and I must
say that this is a grate addon to the White cane which enables us to know
the raised obstacles which are otherwise not detectable with the regular
cane in advance and negociate them without collision. Eversince I started
using this device, there has been a significant change in my walking
behaviour and unwanted contacts with strangers, dangerous objects like tree
branches, high garbage dustbins on Delhi roads, banner posts, etc. have been
reduced to minimum which has resulted in higher dignity and improved
confidence while walking. The device has been tested and aproved by hundreds
of visually impaired users at various organisations in different
environments and situations and has received overwhelming response from all
across the country. Counting on the huge positive response and recognising
the need for safe and independent mobility, the Government of India has
decided to include the device in the list of gadgets given under its
flagship ADIP scheme for PwDs. The device can also be purchased directly at
a cost of RS. 3000 from Saksham Trust New Delhi and its partner
organisations in different states.
To maximize the outreach, the Assistech group behind this inovation have
also started their own fund raising campaign. This allows them to provide
the device to the needy visually challenged persons at a subsidized price of
Rs. 400. The remaining amount of Rs. 2600 is raised through donors. Any
person with valid disability (visual impairment) certificate and a monthly
income of less than Rs. 20,000/ month from all sources is eligible for
availing the benefit under this scheme. However, at present limited number
of donations are available and part of them are exclusively for women.
Students and young professionals (especially women) will be given
preference.
To know more about this and for registration, please contact Saksham
helpline number: 01164650655 and provide the following information: Name,
contact number, email, age, current income and disability certificate.
To read the users reviews/feedback and/ to watch the vidios, visit
www.smartcane.saksham.org
With best regards,
Satguru
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-----Original Message-----
From: Arti Verma
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 3:02 PM
To: accessindia
Subject: [AI] Vibrating 'SmartCane' device helps blind people avoidobstacles
| Reuters
Hello Friends,
Sharing news on smart cane, users please share your reviews on this device.
Vibrating 'SmartCane' device helps blind people avoid obstacles
Tuesday, October 28, 2014 - 02:23
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi create the
'SmartCane' device to help visually impaired people detect obstacles
above-the-knee and from a distance. Helena Williams reports.
Summary Blind since birth, bank worker Rahul Gambhir finds navigating
the streets of New Delhi a daily challenge. (SOUNDBITE) VISUALLY
IMPAIRED VOLUNTEER RAHUL GAMBHIR, SAYING: "It has added to the comfort
level, it has added to the confidence level, it has like added to my
experience of walking on the road, commuting to my work place, to my
home, travelling to shopping malls and all. I feel empowered while
using it."
Pleae see this video on following link.
http://www.reuters.com/video/2014/10/28/vibrating-smartcane-device-helps-blind-p?videoId=346724914
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