Re: [AI] Challenges while using Uber

[Anirban Mukherjee]

Hi friends,
Apps like Uber and Ola have been indeed game-changers in so far as
independent travelling is concerned. However, since these services are
confined largely to big cities, small town people continue to face
obstacles. Well, as far as the issues I face while using such services,
proper pick up location is indeed an issue. Apart from this, I haven't
found much difficulty in using them.
Greetings, Anirban Mukherjee

On Sun, May 19, 2019, 1:36 AM Ajay Minocha  wrote:

> Turab,
>
> When at an unknown place, I often ask the hosts to explain the driver
> the pick up location if it is too tricky. I don't think it is
> unreasonable at all.
>
> Regarding the 2nd concern, I generally run google maps on my phone
> while traveling, it most of the times takes care of the drivers either
> not following the maps or dropping me mid-way. A 50-100 meters
> deviation should be acceptable to the drivers, and they usually behave
> themselves if they know who's calling the shots :)
>
> HTH,
> Ajay
>
> On 18/05/2019, Hitesh Thakkar  wrote:
> > No, I am not facing any problem I am using Uber very smoothly all the
> time
> > there is no pick up or drop issue with me never
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On 18-May-2019, at 5:19 PM, turab chimthanawala 
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi all,
> >> I have been a regular Uber user for the past four years. While it has
> >> been a God sent for independent travel, I continue to face the
> >> following challenges:
> >> a) Difficulty to direct the driver to my exact Pick up point: when I
> >> am at a unfamiliar place with little ideas of the topography. Despite
> >> entering the exact address in the Pick up Tab, drivers don't often
> >> arrive at the correct place. Often after long delays and attempts to
> >> explain them the pick up, the ride has to be cancelled.
> >> b)Some drivers fail to drop at the precise destination (even if the
> >> correct location is entered). While Google Maps is also not always
> >> accurate, drivers also don't take any efforts. Last Monday I was
> >> dropped almost a kilo metre away from my destination!
> >>
> >> Requests made to Uber via the app and twitter do not get anything beyond
> >> 'Sorry'
> >>
> >> Are others also facing the same problems?
> >> Any solutions?
> >>
> >> Thanking you
> >> Best
> >> Turab
> >>
> >> Celebrating Global accessibility Awareness day- May 16 2019
> >>
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Re: [AI] Contact details required and windows 10 accessiblility :

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No, Windows 10 is fully accessible with Jaws 18 & 19
- Original Message - 
From: "srinivas bangalore_11" 
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Sent: Saturday, 18 May, 2019 06:23 PM
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Re: [AI] Challenges while using Uber

[Ajay Minocha]

Turab,

When at an unknown place, I often ask the hosts to explain the driver
the pick up location if it is too tricky. I don't think it is
unreasonable at all.

Regarding the 2nd concern, I generally run google maps on my phone
while traveling, it most of the times takes care of the drivers either
not following the maps or dropping me mid-way. A 50-100 meters
deviation should be acceptable to the drivers, and they usually behave
themselves if they know who's calling the shots :)

HTH,
Ajay

On 18/05/2019, Hitesh Thakkar  wrote:
> No, I am not facing any problem I am using Uber very smoothly all the time
> there is no pick up or drop issue with me never
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On 18-May-2019, at 5:19 PM, turab chimthanawala 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hi all,
>> I have been a regular Uber user for the past four years. While it has
>> been a God sent for independent travel, I continue to face the
>> following challenges:
>> a) Difficulty to direct the driver to my exact Pick up point: when I
>> am at a unfamiliar place with little ideas of the topography. Despite
>> entering the exact address in the Pick up Tab, drivers don't often
>> arrive at the correct place. Often after long delays and attempts to
>> explain them the pick up, the ride has to be cancelled.
>> b)Some drivers fail to drop at the precise destination (even if the
>> correct location is entered). While Google Maps is also not always
>> accurate, drivers also don't take any efforts. Last Monday I was
>> dropped almost a kilo metre away from my destination!
>>
>> Requests made to Uber via the app and twitter do not get anything beyond
>> 'Sorry'
>>
>> Are others also facing the same problems?
>> Any solutions?
>>
>> Thanking you
>> Best
>> Turab
>>
>> Celebrating Global accessibility Awareness day- May 16 2019
>>
>>
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[AI] Request for Advice / Suggestions

[Saaqib Mahmuud]

Hello Access India mates? How are you?
My name is Saaqib Mahmood. I'm a 40-year-old visually impaired person from 
Abbottabad, Pakistan. I have an MPhil degree in Mathematics and have been 
employed as a college teacher in the Department of Higher Education, Government 
of NWFP since August 2006.
Despite my visual handicap, I have enough eyesight to be able to read and write 
the ordinary inkprint from about six inches or so though not in the sunlight. I 
am comfortable reading books on a PC (especially those in the DJVU file 
format). However, I am also familiar with JAWS as well as braille. In fact, I 
have two certificates from the Hadley School, USA, in the Unified English 
Braille (UEB) from the Hadley School for the Blind, USA, and have completed the 
UEB Online course offered by an institution in Australia.

Should I be looking for opportunities of pursuing my PhD degree in Mathematics 
or some related field at any university in India? Will it be a good idea? 

What kind of response am I likely to get should I apply for admission to a PhD 
programme at a university in India?

Am I going to be able to avail any facilities / concessions that are available 
to the blind and visually impaired students?
Which universities should I particularly focus on?
Anybody over here who could extend me any direct help and support?

Regards.
Sincerely,
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[AI] Transcript of my article in the Hindustan Times

[George Abraham]

 

How General Elections 2019 were disabled-friendly

By George Abraham

Blurb: The Election Commission took a definite step forward signaling the
recognition of the citizenship of persons with disabilities and ensuring
their inclusion

April 11 was voting day in Noida. It was Phase 1 of the 'Maha Tyohar', the
biggest elections in the world. I was excited, curious and a little
apprehensive. The Election Commission of India (ECI) had promised an
inclusive election. The theme for this massive operation was "leave no one
behind". Advertisements on radio, television and social media were
repeatedly talking about accessible polling booths, Braille markings on
Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), list of candidates in Braille,
pick-and-drop facilities, trained personnel etc. I believe that this is the
first time that the ECI had looked at persons with disabilities as serious
stakeholders in the General Elections. I was delighted to be included,
though had serious fears about the reality on the ground. There is often a
huge gap between the cup and the lip when it comes to intent and execution.

My wife and I reached the polling station before 7am with a view to beat the
long queues. Well, we found that we were not the only people with this idea.
Long lines had formed already, waiting for the polling to start. To make
things easy, there were separate queues for men and women. This made me a
little nervous since my wife, besides voting herself, was also doubling up
to escort and assist me. We approached an official standing close by and
told him of my blindness and the need for assistance. He immediately asked
us to go right in front and meet the polling officer who promptly provided
me with a list in Braille. When I said I did not know Braille, he asked my
wife to fill up form 49A and  then we were directed to proceed towards the
booth. My wife cast her vote first and then she accompanied me in and read
out the party symbols alongside the buttons on the EVMs. I counted the
buttons from the top and pressed the button of my choice. The beep went off
and I had exercised my franchise.

In the following weeks, my colleagues and I spoke to several blind and
visually impaired people from across the country regarding their voting
experience. Many were appreciative of the ECI's efforts in making these
elections accessible. Some cribbed of insensitive officials. There were a
few booths where the Braille list of candidates was missing. But overall
these elections have been a tremendous improvement as far as inclusion of
persons with disabilities was concerned.

It is critical for us to view the ECI's efforts in the context of the sheer
magnitude of the country: 543 constituencies, 1.035 million polling booths,
3.96 million EVMs, 8000 candidates, 2293 political parties, 900 million
registered voters, 11 million polling officials. Given these numbers, the
ECI's effort is commendable. While there is room for improvement, it has
taken a definite step forward signaling their recognition of the citizenship
of persons with disabilities and ensuring their inclusion.

Three cheers to that!

 

George Abraham is a disability activist, an inspirational speaker and the
CEO of Score Foundation.

 

Score Foundation is part of the Eyeway network, a knowledge resource on
living life with blindness. The Eyeway Helpdesk can be reached on toll free
No.18005320469 on Monday -Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

 

 

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Re: [AI] Challenges while using Uber

[Hitesh Thakkar]

No, I am not facing any problem I am using Uber very smoothly all the time 
there is no pick up or drop issue with me never

Sent from my iPhone

> On 18-May-2019, at 5:19 PM, turab chimthanawala  wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> I have been a regular Uber user for the past four years. While it has
> been a God sent for independent travel, I continue to face the
> following challenges:
> a) Difficulty to direct the driver to my exact Pick up point: when I
> am at a unfamiliar place with little ideas of the topography. Despite
> entering the exact address in the Pick up Tab, drivers don't often
> arrive at the correct place. Often after long delays and attempts to
> explain them the pick up, the ride has to be cancelled.
> b)Some drivers fail to drop at the precise destination (even if the
> correct location is entered). While Google Maps is also not always
> accurate, drivers also don't take any efforts. Last Monday I was
> dropped almost a kilo metre away from my destination!
> 
> Requests made to Uber via the app and twitter do not get anything beyond 
> 'Sorry'
> 
> Are others also facing the same problems?
> Any solutions?
> 
> Thanking you
> Best
> Turab
> 
> Celebrating Global accessibility Awareness day- May 16 2019
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[AI] Contact details required and windows 10 accessiblility :

[srinivas bangalore_11]

I am in need of contact details who works in IBM India Hyderabad as I
have few doubts to ask.

My number : 9590872930.

And,

 I herd that Windows 10 is not user friendly compare to Windows 07.
I am using Jaws latest version. 2019.

Kindly let me know in this regard.

Rgds,
Srinivas

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Re: [AI] Very simple and cheap way to Accessible TV experience

[sampath raj rao]

Hi how about its net connectivity?
Do we be mandated to use their service through ethernet as I have seen
in their setboxes the provision for ethernet connectivity or can we
connect it through wifi?,
What else features are their, such as connecting keyboards, web cams
and apps and also what about its remote, is it accessible and tactile
or touch remote.
Your review would be of much use to most of us who are in look for an
accessible android TV...
Thanking you,



On 5/18/19, varun mahto  wrote:
> 1900 plus service charge 250
>
> On Sat, 18 May 2019, 11:55 am Mahesh S. Panicker,
> 
> wrote:
>
>> I already have an Airtel Digital TV connection. Will ask Airtel for a
>> settop box upgrade. Any idea what is the price for upgrade?
>> Best,
>>
>> On 5/18/19, Ravi N. Hiremath  wrote:
>> > It may not be compatible with only Speakers, Set top boxes are
>> > programmed to stream video and audio at a time, to a television, so
>> > only it will work with television,
>> > connecting to only speakers may not be compatible.
>> > But who knows? Anything is possible these days, try, if you get
>> > successful, share your experience with us.
>> >
>> >
>> > On 5/18/19, Rajpal  wrote:
>> >> I am also planning to purchase it but I will not connect it with a
>> >> regular
>> >> TV, I will connect speakers only.
>> >>
>> >> Rajpal
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> -Original Message-
>> >> From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On
>> >> Behalf
>> >> Of Ravi N. Hiremath
>> >> Sent: Friday, May 17, 2019 10:31 PM
>> >> To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues
>> >> concerning
>> >> the disabled.
>> >> Subject: Re: [AI] Very simple and cheap way to Accessible TV
>> >> experience
>> >>
>> >> Hi, Really a very good news.
>> >> Whoever heard of a set top box running on android OS?
>> >> This is indeed a nice news for many visually impaired out there.
>> >> This opens a new possibility of accessibility of televisions.
>> >> Whichever televisions we might be having at home, that is, advanced
>> >> one with HDMI port, connecting this set top box would be a good
>> >> option.
>> >> Thanks for sharing this, helps a lot.
>> >> Thank you.
>> >>
>> >> On 5/17/19, Asudani, Rajesh  wrote:
>> >>> Wonderful.
>> >>> Does it support tata sky?
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> -Original Message-
>> >>> From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On
>> >> Behalf
>> >>> Of Prashant Ranjan Verma
>> >>> Sent: 17 May 2019 16:26
>> >>> To: 'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues
>> >> concerning
>> >>> the disabled.' 
>> >>> Subject: [AI] Very simple and cheap way to Accessible TV experience
>> >>>
>> >>> Dear all,
>> >>>
>> >>> I just tried out the Airtel Android Settop box, thanks to Rajpal for
>> >>> informing me.
>> >>>
>> >>> Airtel TV is selling this settop box for just  Rs. 3,500. The dish
>> >>> antenna
>> >>> and installation charges are included.
>> >>>
>> >>> The settop box has android OS. I could go into settings and switch on
>> >>> Talkback.
>> >>>
>> >>> The best part is it is reading the channel names and programs as I go
>> to
>> >>> next or previous channel. I can also press the down arrow key and
>> >>> read
>> >> aloud
>> >>> the next program on the channel.
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> With this, there is no need to buy the expensive Sony or Samsung TVs.
>> It
>> >>> will work with any TV which has HDMI connection. You can install this
>> >> Airtel
>> >>> settop box and enjoy satellite channels as well as apps like Netflix,
>> >>> Youtube etc.
>> >>>
>> >>> It is also possible to pause and rewind live TV. You can also save
>> >> programs
>> >>> by connecting hard disk. It has many more features. Actually it is
>> >>> like
>> >>> a
>> >>> andoid mobile phone connected to the TV.
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> If you want accessible TV then this is worth trying out.  If this had
>> >>> come
>> >>> out earlier, I would have purchased it instead of the 85,000 Sony TV
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> I was told by Airtel staff that this is in the market for several
>> months
>> >>> now. Unfortunately, we did not hear about it in our circles.
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> Best,
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> Prashant Ranjan Verma
>> >>>
>> >>> Accessibility Specialist, DAISY Consortium - www.daisy.noclick_org
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies - CPACC
>> >>>
>> >>> Individual Member, International Association of Accessibility
>> >> Professionals
>> >>> (IAAP) - www.accessibilityassociation.noclick_org
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> General Secretary, National Association for the Blind -
>> >>> www.nabdelhi.noclick_in
>> >>>
>> >>> Chairman Sugamya Pustakalaya Committee -
>> >>> www.sugamyapustakalaya.noclick_in
>> >>>
>> >>> Trustee, Saksham - www.saksham.noclick_org
>> >>>
>> >>> Board Member, Abilympics - www.abilympicsindia.noclick_org
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> Phone: +91 9811686966
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> Creating the 

[AI] Challenges while using Uber

[turab chimthanawala]

Hi all,
I have been a regular Uber user for the past four years. While it has
been a God sent for independent travel, I continue to face the
following challenges:
a) Difficulty to direct the driver to my exact Pick up point: when I
am at a unfamiliar place with little ideas of the topography. Despite
entering the exact address in the Pick up Tab, drivers don't often
arrive at the correct place. Often after long delays and attempts to
explain them the pick up, the ride has to be cancelled.
b)Some drivers fail to drop at the precise destination (even if the
correct location is entered). While Google Maps is also not always
accurate, drivers also don't take any efforts. Last Monday I was
dropped almost a kilo metre away from my destination!

Requests made to Uber via the app and twitter do not get anything beyond 'Sorry'

Are others also facing the same problems?
Any solutions?

Thanking you
Best
Turab

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Re: [AI] braille gifts

[Saloni Mehta]

Dear Avichal,
Tactopus (www.tactopus.com/store) makes a variety of inclusive products for
children. One of the products - Singing cards (
https://tactopus.com/store/Musical-Greeting-Cards-Customise-Now-p126890554)
are greeting cards with tactile images that sing rhymes when scanned. Many
people in the past have used these to send across personalized greetings.
We do include short messages in braille if required.

In case you want something specific in bulk, we also take design service
orders. Please reach me at +91-805-666-8943 and we can discuss the
specifics.

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On Thu, May 9, 2019 at 11:01 AM Avichal Bhatnagar 
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> Hi list members, I want to know that is there any organization in
> India that sells gifts and cards with braille labeling? I want them
> for gifting purpose.
> Thankks,
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[AI] Accessibility of Bank of India net banking

[anil jain]

When I opened Bank of India website for net banking, it has introduced
captcha  making it inaccessible, earlier there was no captcha while
logging in. Please provide any solution, it is very urgent.

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Re: [AI] Very simple and cheap way to Accessible TV experience

[varun mahto]

1900 plus service charge 250

On Sat, 18 May 2019, 11:55 am Mahesh S. Panicker, 
wrote:

> I already have an Airtel Digital TV connection. Will ask Airtel for a
> settop box upgrade. Any idea what is the price for upgrade?
> Best,
>
> On 5/18/19, Ravi N. Hiremath  wrote:
> > It may not be compatible with only Speakers, Set top boxes are
> > programmed to stream video and audio at a time, to a television, so
> > only it will work with television,
> > connecting to only speakers may not be compatible.
> > But who knows? Anything is possible these days, try, if you get
> > successful, share your experience with us.
> >
> >
> > On 5/18/19, Rajpal  wrote:
> >> I am also planning to purchase it but I will not connect it with a
> >> regular
> >> TV, I will connect speakers only.
> >>
> >> Rajpal
> >>
> >>
> >> -Original Message-
> >> From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On
> >> Behalf
> >> Of Ravi N. Hiremath
> >> Sent: Friday, May 17, 2019 10:31 PM
> >> To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues
> >> concerning
> >> the disabled.
> >> Subject: Re: [AI] Very simple and cheap way to Accessible TV experience
> >>
> >> Hi, Really a very good news.
> >> Whoever heard of a set top box running on android OS?
> >> This is indeed a nice news for many visually impaired out there.
> >> This opens a new possibility of accessibility of televisions.
> >> Whichever televisions we might be having at home, that is, advanced
> >> one with HDMI port, connecting this set top box would be a good
> >> option.
> >> Thanks for sharing this, helps a lot.
> >> Thank you.
> >>
> >> On 5/17/19, Asudani, Rajesh  wrote:
> >>> Wonderful.
> >>> Does it support tata sky?
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -Original Message-
> >>> From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On
> >> Behalf
> >>> Of Prashant Ranjan Verma
> >>> Sent: 17 May 2019 16:26
> >>> To: 'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues
> >> concerning
> >>> the disabled.' 
> >>> Subject: [AI] Very simple and cheap way to Accessible TV experience
> >>>
> >>> Dear all,
> >>>
> >>> I just tried out the Airtel Android Settop box, thanks to Rajpal for
> >>> informing me.
> >>>
> >>> Airtel TV is selling this settop box for just  Rs. 3,500. The dish
> >>> antenna
> >>> and installation charges are included.
> >>>
> >>> The settop box has android OS. I could go into settings and switch on
> >>> Talkback.
> >>>
> >>> The best part is it is reading the channel names and programs as I go
> to
> >>> next or previous channel. I can also press the down arrow key and read
> >> aloud
> >>> the next program on the channel.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> With this, there is no need to buy the expensive Sony or Samsung TVs.
> It
> >>> will work with any TV which has HDMI connection. You can install this
> >> Airtel
> >>> settop box and enjoy satellite channels as well as apps like Netflix,
> >>> Youtube etc.
> >>>
> >>> It is also possible to pause and rewind live TV. You can also save
> >> programs
> >>> by connecting hard disk. It has many more features. Actually it is like
> >>> a
> >>> andoid mobile phone connected to the TV.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> If you want accessible TV then this is worth trying out.  If this had
> >>> come
> >>> out earlier, I would have purchased it instead of the 85,000 Sony TV
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> I was told by Airtel staff that this is in the market for several
> months
> >>> now. Unfortunately, we did not hear about it in our circles.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Best,
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Prashant Ranjan Verma
> >>>
> >>> Accessibility Specialist, DAISY Consortium - www.daisy.noclick_org
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies - CPACC
> >>>
> >>> Individual Member, International Association of Accessibility
> >> Professionals
> >>> (IAAP) - www.accessibilityassociation.noclick_org
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> General Secretary, National Association for the Blind -
> >>> www.nabdelhi.noclick_in
> >>>
> >>> Chairman Sugamya Pustakalaya Committee -
> >>> www.sugamyapustakalaya.noclick_in
> >>>
> >>> Trustee, Saksham - www.saksham.noclick_org
> >>>
> >>> Board Member, Abilympics - www.abilympicsindia.noclick_org
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Phone: +91 9811686966
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Creating the Best Way to Read and Publish - www.daisy.noclick_org
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Celebrating Global accessibility Awareness day- May 16 2019
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
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> >>>
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Re: [AI] Very simple and cheap way to Accessible TV experience

[Mahesh S. Panicker]

I already have an Airtel Digital TV connection. Will ask Airtel for a
settop box upgrade. Any idea what is the price for upgrade?
Best,

On 5/18/19, Ravi N. Hiremath  wrote:
> It may not be compatible with only Speakers, Set top boxes are
> programmed to stream video and audio at a time, to a television, so
> only it will work with television,
> connecting to only speakers may not be compatible.
> But who knows? Anything is possible these days, try, if you get
> successful, share your experience with us.
>
>
> On 5/18/19, Rajpal  wrote:
>> I am also planning to purchase it but I will not connect it with a
>> regular
>> TV, I will connect speakers only.
>>
>> Rajpal
>>
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On
>> Behalf
>> Of Ravi N. Hiremath
>> Sent: Friday, May 17, 2019 10:31 PM
>> To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues
>> concerning
>> the disabled.
>> Subject: Re: [AI] Very simple and cheap way to Accessible TV experience
>>
>> Hi, Really a very good news.
>> Whoever heard of a set top box running on android OS?
>> This is indeed a nice news for many visually impaired out there.
>> This opens a new possibility of accessibility of televisions.
>> Whichever televisions we might be having at home, that is, advanced
>> one with HDMI port, connecting this set top box would be a good
>> option.
>> Thanks for sharing this, helps a lot.
>> Thank you.
>>
>> On 5/17/19, Asudani, Rajesh  wrote:
>>> Wonderful.
>>> Does it support tata sky?
>>>
>>>
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On
>> Behalf
>>> Of Prashant Ranjan Verma
>>> Sent: 17 May 2019 16:26
>>> To: 'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues
>> concerning
>>> the disabled.' 
>>> Subject: [AI] Very simple and cheap way to Accessible TV experience
>>>
>>> Dear all,
>>>
>>> I just tried out the Airtel Android Settop box, thanks to Rajpal for
>>> informing me.
>>>
>>> Airtel TV is selling this settop box for just  Rs. 3,500. The dish
>>> antenna
>>> and installation charges are included.
>>>
>>> The settop box has android OS. I could go into settings and switch on
>>> Talkback.
>>>
>>> The best part is it is reading the channel names and programs as I go to
>>> next or previous channel. I can also press the down arrow key and read
>> aloud
>>> the next program on the channel.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> With this, there is no need to buy the expensive Sony or Samsung TVs. It
>>> will work with any TV which has HDMI connection. You can install this
>> Airtel
>>> settop box and enjoy satellite channels as well as apps like Netflix,
>>> Youtube etc.
>>>
>>> It is also possible to pause and rewind live TV. You can also save
>> programs
>>> by connecting hard disk. It has many more features. Actually it is like
>>> a
>>> andoid mobile phone connected to the TV.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> If you want accessible TV then this is worth trying out.  If this had
>>> come
>>> out earlier, I would have purchased it instead of the 85,000 Sony TV
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I was told by Airtel staff that this is in the market for several months
>>> now. Unfortunately, we did not hear about it in our circles.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Best,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Prashant Ranjan Verma
>>>
>>> Accessibility Specialist, DAISY Consortium - www.daisy.noclick_org
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies - CPACC
>>>
>>> Individual Member, International Association of Accessibility
>> Professionals
>>> (IAAP) - www.accessibilityassociation.noclick_org
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> General Secretary, National Association for the Blind -
>>> www.nabdelhi.noclick_in
>>>
>>> Chairman Sugamya Pustakalaya Committee -
>>> www.sugamyapustakalaya.noclick_in
>>>
>>> Trustee, Saksham - www.saksham.noclick_org
>>>
>>> Board Member, Abilympics - www.abilympicsindia.noclick_org
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Phone: +91 9811686966
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Creating the Best Way to Read and Publish - www.daisy.noclick_org
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Celebrating Global accessibility Awareness day- May 16 2019
>>>
>>>
>>>
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