Re: [AI] Historic achievement: Uniform exam writing guidelines for the visually impaired released
hmmm, serious issue, i also want same that upsc should adhere recent guidelines. On 3/9/13, Salman Raafay wrote: > but since this complaint was filed before the introduction of these > guidelines therefore this is a weak letter. But now it should be filed > with the reference to the recent guidelines so that these should be > implemented as a matter of law and not just a matter of pursuence of > other guidelines which are being followed by various > institutions/government bodies. now we can demand extra time as a > matter of right. so suggest me should i file fresh case with CCPD? > > On 3/8/13, Prashant Ranjan Verma wrote: >> Dear Salman, >> The text of the letter is given below. Note that this complaint was filed >> just before issue of the guidelines by the Ministry. >> >> Court of Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities >> Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment f^:5T^n mi f^m/Department of >> Disability Affairs >> CaseNo.93/1041/12-13/Rl3t.4 Dated:-26.02.2013 >> To >> The Chairman, >> Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New >> Delhi. >> >> Subject:- E-mail dated 24.02.2013 of Shri Prashant Ranjan Verma enclosing >> the complaint of Miss Pranjal Patil regarding increasing the extra time >> to >> candidates with visual impairment during Civil Services Examination >> conducted by UPSC. >> Sir, >> Please find enclosed a copy of e-mail dated 24.02.2013 of Shri Prashant >> Ranjan Verma alongwith enclosures on the above mentioned subject. >> 2. Miss XXX has submitted that she has to appear for Civil Services >> Preliminary and Civil Services Main Examination with the assistance of >> scribe to be conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). As per >> the >> instant policy, the UPSC provides 10 minutes extra time in both Civil >> Services Preliminary as well as Civil Services Main Examination. >> According >> to Miss XXX . the practice followed by UPSC is contrary to the rules >> adopted >> by various Government institutions like CBS£ JNU, Delhi University and >> other >> banking examinations held on national level. She has requested this Court >> to >> take up the issue of increasing the timing to 20 minutes per hour in >> Civil >> Services Preliminary and Civil Services Main Examination for the >> candidates >> with visual impairment on priority basis She has also enclosed the copy >> of >> instructions of UPSC in this regard. >> 3. Section 59 of the Act mandates the Chief Commissioner for Persons >> with Disabilities on his own motion or on application of any aggrieved >> person or otherwise to look into the complaints inter-alia. with respect >> to >> matters relating to deprivation of rights of persons with disabilities. >> >> Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities has advised to consider >> the >> request made by Miss XXX and to take necessary action in the matter under >> intimation to this Court at the earliest >> >> Ends:- As above. >> >> (Both by E-mail as well as by Speed Post) >> >> Prashant: I have removed the name of complainant. >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On >> Behalf >> Of Salman Raafay >> Sent: 08 March 2013 08:42 >> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in >> Subject: Re: [AI] Historic achievement: Uniform exam writing guidelines >> for >> the visually impaired released >> >> Hi Prashant can u give me your contact number so that I could talk u in >> this >> regard more? because I was thinking to make complain to CCPD and then a >> writ >> to HC. >> >> On 3/7/13, Prashant Ranjan Verma wrote: >>> Few days earlier I have filed a complaint against UPSC for this with >>> one student of JNU. >>> CCPD has already sent them a notice in this regard. >>> >>> >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On >>> Behalf Of Salman Raafay >>> Sent: 07 March 2013 20:00 >>> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in >>> Subject: Re: [AI] Historic achievement: Uniform exam writing >>> guidelines for the visually impaired released >>> >>> UPSC has provided only 10 minutes per hour in prilimnary like before >>> in stead of providing 20 minutes per hour as per these guidelines in >>> yesterday notification. what to do? >>> >>> On 2/27/13, Sanchit Katiyar wrote: >>>> d
Re: [AI] Historic achievement: Uniform exam writing guidelines for the visually impaired released
but since this complaint was filed before the introduction of these guidelines therefore this is a weak letter. But now it should be filed with the reference to the recent guidelines so that these should be implemented as a matter of law and not just a matter of pursuence of other guidelines which are being followed by various institutions/government bodies. now we can demand extra time as a matter of right. so suggest me should i file fresh case with CCPD? On 3/8/13, Prashant Ranjan Verma wrote: > Dear Salman, > The text of the letter is given below. Note that this complaint was filed > just before issue of the guidelines by the Ministry. > > Court of Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities > Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment f^:5T^n mi f^m/Department of > Disability Affairs > CaseNo.93/1041/12-13/Rl3t.4 Dated:-26.02.2013 > To > The Chairman, > Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi. > > Subject:- E-mail dated 24.02.2013 of Shri Prashant Ranjan Verma enclosing > the complaint of Miss Pranjal Patil regarding increasing the extra time to > candidates with visual impairment during Civil Services Examination > conducted by UPSC. > Sir, > Please find enclosed a copy of e-mail dated 24.02.2013 of Shri Prashant > Ranjan Verma alongwith enclosures on the above mentioned subject. > 2.Miss XXX has submitted that she has to appear for Civil Services > Preliminary and Civil Services Main Examination with the assistance of > scribe to be conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). As per > the > instant policy, the UPSC provides 10 minutes extra time in both Civil > Services Preliminary as well as Civil Services Main Examination. According > to Miss XXX . the practice followed by UPSC is contrary to the rules > adopted > by various Government institutions like CBS£ JNU, Delhi University and > other > banking examinations held on national level. She has requested this Court > to > take up the issue of increasing the timing to 20 minutes per hour in Civil > Services Preliminary and Civil Services Main Examination for the candidates > with visual impairment on priority basis She has also enclosed the copy of > instructions of UPSC in this regard. > 3.Section 59 of the Act mandates the Chief Commissioner for Persons > with Disabilities on his own motion or on application of any aggrieved > person or otherwise to look into the complaints inter-alia. with respect to > matters relating to deprivation of rights of persons with disabilities. > > Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities has advised to consider > the > request made by Miss XXX and to take necessary action in the matter under > intimation to this Court at the earliest > > Ends:- As above. > > (Both by E-mail as well as by Speed Post) > > Prashant: I have removed the name of complainant. > > > -Original Message- > From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf > Of Salman Raafay > Sent: 08 March 2013 08:42 > To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in > Subject: Re: [AI] Historic achievement: Uniform exam writing guidelines for > the visually impaired released > > Hi Prashant can u give me your contact number so that I could talk u in > this > regard more? because I was thinking to make complain to CCPD and then a > writ > to HC. > > On 3/7/13, Prashant Ranjan Verma wrote: >> Few days earlier I have filed a complaint against UPSC for this with >> one student of JNU. >> CCPD has already sent them a notice in this regard. >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On >> Behalf Of Salman Raafay >> Sent: 07 March 2013 20:00 >> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in >> Subject: Re: [AI] Historic achievement: Uniform exam writing >> guidelines for the visually impaired released >> >> UPSC has provided only 10 minutes per hour in prilimnary like before >> in stead of providing 20 minutes per hour as per these guidelines in >> yesterday notification. what to do? >> >> On 2/27/13, Sanchit Katiyar wrote: >>> dear friends, >>> >>> it is really a good decision taken by the CCPD. now we have an >>> uniform guidelines for written exams. prior of this decision, there >>> was no such type of guidelines. in the absence of such type of >>> guidelines, some people had to suffer badly. >>> >>> it is our duty to aware the departments as well as our friends about >>> these rules so that they can take benifit of it. >>> >>> there is also an option of giving exams in braille. in my openion, it >&
Re: [AI] Historic achievement: Uniform exam writing guidelines for the visually impaired released
Dear Salman, The text of the letter is given below. Note that this complaint was filed just before issue of the guidelines by the Ministry. Court of Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment f^:5T^n mi f^m/Department of Disability Affairs CaseNo.93/1041/12-13/Rl3t.4 Dated:-26.02.2013 To The Chairman, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi. Subject:- E-mail dated 24.02.2013 of Shri Prashant Ranjan Verma enclosing the complaint of Miss Pranjal Patil regarding increasing the extra time to candidates with visual impairment during Civil Services Examination conducted by UPSC. Sir, Please find enclosed a copy of e-mail dated 24.02.2013 of Shri Prashant Ranjan Verma alongwith enclosures on the above mentioned subject. 2. Miss XXX has submitted that she has to appear for Civil Services Preliminary and Civil Services Main Examination with the assistance of scribe to be conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). As per the instant policy, the UPSC provides 10 minutes extra time in both Civil Services Preliminary as well as Civil Services Main Examination. According to Miss XXX . the practice followed by UPSC is contrary to the rules adopted by various Government institutions like CBS£ JNU, Delhi University and other banking examinations held on national level. She has requested this Court to take up the issue of increasing the timing to 20 minutes per hour in Civil Services Preliminary and Civil Services Main Examination for the candidates with visual impairment on priority basis She has also enclosed the copy of instructions of UPSC in this regard. 3. Section 59 of the Act mandates the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities on his own motion or on application of any aggrieved person or otherwise to look into the complaints inter-alia. with respect to matters relating to deprivation of rights of persons with disabilities. Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities has advised to consider the request made by Miss XXX and to take necessary action in the matter under intimation to this Court at the earliest Ends:- As above. (Both by E-mail as well as by Speed Post) Prashant: I have removed the name of complainant. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Salman Raafay Sent: 08 March 2013 08:42 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Historic achievement: Uniform exam writing guidelines for the visually impaired released Hi Prashant can u give me your contact number so that I could talk u in this regard more? because I was thinking to make complain to CCPD and then a writ to HC. On 3/7/13, Prashant Ranjan Verma wrote: > Few days earlier I have filed a complaint against UPSC for this with > one student of JNU. > CCPD has already sent them a notice in this regard. > > > > -Original Message- > From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On > Behalf Of Salman Raafay > Sent: 07 March 2013 20:00 > To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in > Subject: Re: [AI] Historic achievement: Uniform exam writing > guidelines for the visually impaired released > > UPSC has provided only 10 minutes per hour in prilimnary like before > in stead of providing 20 minutes per hour as per these guidelines in > yesterday notification. what to do? > > On 2/27/13, Sanchit Katiyar wrote: >> dear friends, >> >> it is really a good decision taken by the CCPD. now we have an >> uniform guidelines for written exams. prior of this decision, there >> was no such type of guidelines. in the absence of such type of >> guidelines, some people had to suffer badly. >> >> it is our duty to aware the departments as well as our friends about >> these rules so that they can take benifit of it. >> >> there is also an option of giving exams in braille. in my openion, it >> will help to make Braille Universal. the irony of the time is that >> most of the visually-challenged persue their schooling with the help >> of Braille but they can not write their board exams in their own >> script. >> >> finally, could anyone provide me an authantic copy of the decision. >> >> On 2/27/13, Vamshi. G wrote: >>> Is it applicable to internal examinations like promotions? >>> >>> On 2/27/13, Himanshu Sahu wrote: >>>> Indeed, Greatest of all news offering relief to people using scribe! >>>> My sincere thanks to all who invested their efforts for achieving this. >>>> Soon I am going to enjoy "compensatory" time of 20 minutes in JAIIB >>>> exam, which is hitherto only 10 minutes per hour... >>>> Please share the soft copy of order, if anybody have it. >>>
Re: [AI] Historic achievement: Uniform exam writing guidelines for the visually impaired released
Hi Prashant can u give me your contact number so that I could talk u in this regard more? because I was thinking to make complain to CCPD and then a writ to HC. On 3/7/13, Prashant Ranjan Verma wrote: > Few days earlier I have filed a complaint against UPSC for this with one > student of JNU. > CCPD has already sent them a notice in this regard. > > > > -Original Message- > From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf > Of Salman Raafay > Sent: 07 March 2013 20:00 > To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in > Subject: Re: [AI] Historic achievement: Uniform exam writing guidelines for > the visually impaired released > > UPSC has provided only 10 minutes per hour in prilimnary like before in > stead of providing 20 minutes per hour as per these guidelines in yesterday > notification. what to do? > > On 2/27/13, Sanchit Katiyar wrote: >> dear friends, >> >> it is really a good decision taken by the CCPD. now we have an uniform >> guidelines for written exams. prior of this decision, there was no >> such type of guidelines. in the absence of such type of guidelines, >> some people had to suffer badly. >> >> it is our duty to aware the departments as well as our friends about >> these rules so that they can take benifit of it. >> >> there is also an option of giving exams in braille. in my openion, it >> will help to make Braille Universal. the irony of the time is that >> most of the visually-challenged persue their schooling with the help >> of Braille but they can not write their board exams in their own >> script. >> >> finally, could anyone provide me an authantic copy of the decision. >> >> On 2/27/13, Vamshi. G wrote: >>> Is it applicable to internal examinations like promotions? >>> >>> On 2/27/13, Himanshu Sahu wrote: >>>> Indeed, Greatest of all news offering relief to people using scribe! >>>> My sincere thanks to all who invested their efforts for achieving this. >>>> Soon I am going to enjoy "compensatory" time of 20 minutes in JAIIB >>>> exam, which is hitherto only 10 minutes per hour... >>>> Please share the soft copy of order, if anybody have it. >>>> >>>> >>>> On 2/27/13, Ekinath Khedekar wrote: >>>>> I know it's not very formal, but Pincha sir you rock!!! Thanks to >>>>> all who contributed. Very important point about misusing the liberty. >>>>> >>>>> @all, >>>>> >>>>> a query please, >>>>> Does one still have to present credentials of the scribe to >>>>> university and get a letter issued separately for appearing for the > exam ? >>>>> As it could be done just before few days to exams as hall tickets >>>>> are issued so late, is that still mandatory? >>>>> Or one can just directly go for exams along with proper id proof >>>>> and credential of the scribe like college id card or something else? >>>>> >>>>> Pl. guide >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 2/27/13, avinash shahi wrote: >>>>>> Kudos to the CCPD. >>>>>> Block Quote >>>>>> v.Criteria like educational qualification, marks scored, age >>>>>> or other such restrictions for the scribe/reader/lab assistant >>>>>> should not be fixed. Instead, the invigilation system should be >>>>>> strengthened, so that the candidates using scribe/reader/lab >>>>>> assistant do not indulge in mal-practices like copying and >>>>>> cheating during the examination. >>>>>> Block Quote End >>>>>> I think, students should circulate this document to their >>>>>> concerned faculty personally, so that they can be informed on >>>>>> personal level as well. >>>>>> We don't know when educational institutions and employment >>>>>> departments will adhere to these guidelines. >>>>>> On 2/27/13, Prashant Ranjan Verma wrote: >>>>>>> Dear all, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Many thanks to all concerned and specially the Chief Commissioner >>>>>>> for Persons with Disabilities who worked hard to get this approved. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> See the order and the guidelines copied below. They are self >>>>>>> explanatory. >>>>>>
Re: [AI] Historic achievement: Uniform exam writing guidelines for the visually impaired released
Few days earlier I have filed a complaint against UPSC for this with one student of JNU. CCPD has already sent them a notice in this regard. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Salman Raafay Sent: 07 March 2013 20:00 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Historic achievement: Uniform exam writing guidelines for the visually impaired released UPSC has provided only 10 minutes per hour in prilimnary like before in stead of providing 20 minutes per hour as per these guidelines in yesterday notification. what to do? On 2/27/13, Sanchit Katiyar wrote: > dear friends, > > it is really a good decision taken by the CCPD. now we have an uniform > guidelines for written exams. prior of this decision, there was no > such type of guidelines. in the absence of such type of guidelines, > some people had to suffer badly. > > it is our duty to aware the departments as well as our friends about > these rules so that they can take benifit of it. > > there is also an option of giving exams in braille. in my openion, it > will help to make Braille Universal. the irony of the time is that > most of the visually-challenged persue their schooling with the help > of Braille but they can not write their board exams in their own > script. > > finally, could anyone provide me an authantic copy of the decision. > > On 2/27/13, Vamshi. G wrote: >> Is it applicable to internal examinations like promotions? >> >> On 2/27/13, Himanshu Sahu wrote: >>> Indeed, Greatest of all news offering relief to people using scribe! >>> My sincere thanks to all who invested their efforts for achieving this. >>> Soon I am going to enjoy "compensatory" time of 20 minutes in JAIIB >>> exam, which is hitherto only 10 minutes per hour... >>> Please share the soft copy of order, if anybody have it. >>> >>> >>> On 2/27/13, Ekinath Khedekar wrote: >>>> I know it's not very formal, but Pincha sir you rock!!! Thanks to >>>> all who contributed. Very important point about misusing the liberty. >>>> >>>> @all, >>>> >>>> a query please, >>>> Does one still have to present credentials of the scribe to >>>> university and get a letter issued separately for appearing for the exam ? >>>> As it could be done just before few days to exams as hall tickets >>>> are issued so late, is that still mandatory? >>>> Or one can just directly go for exams along with proper id proof >>>> and credential of the scribe like college id card or something else? >>>> >>>> Pl. guide >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 2/27/13, avinash shahi wrote: >>>>> Kudos to the CCPD. >>>>> Block Quote >>>>> v.Criteria like educational qualification, marks scored, age >>>>> or other such restrictions for the scribe/reader/lab assistant >>>>> should not be fixed. Instead, the invigilation system should be >>>>> strengthened, so that the candidates using scribe/reader/lab >>>>> assistant do not indulge in mal-practices like copying and >>>>> cheating during the examination. >>>>> Block Quote End >>>>> I think, students should circulate this document to their >>>>> concerned faculty personally, so that they can be informed on >>>>> personal level as well. >>>>> We don't know when educational institutions and employment >>>>> departments will adhere to these guidelines. >>>>> On 2/27/13, Prashant Ranjan Verma wrote: >>>>>> Dear all, >>>>>> >>>>>> Many thanks to all concerned and specially the Chief Commissioner >>>>>> for Persons with Disabilities who worked hard to get this approved. >>>>>> >>>>>> See the order and the guidelines copied below. They are self >>>>>> explanatory. >>>>>> This is a historic moment for the disability sector. We now have >>>>>> to work together for its adoption across India. >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards, >>>>>> >>>>>> Prashant Ranjan Verma >>>>>> >>>>>> F.No. 16-110/2003-DD.III >>>>>> >>>>>> Government of India >>>>>> >>>>>> Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment >>>>>> >>>>>
Re: [AI] Historic achievement: Uniform exam writing guidelines for the visually impaired released
All I too whole heartedly welcome this order / guidelines. It is a momentous day. The scribe was a thorn which would constantly prick. I am so glad it is finally sort out. It is broad based and flexible enough to meet present and future requirements. Friends you have a big burden off your shoulder and it an impetus to break free. Take full benefit of it without misusing it. Also be vigilant if you come to know of some wrong doings and bring the culprit to book. Otherwise, it does not take much to loose it all. Some folks would be too happy to fix this down. Harish Kotian -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Prashant Ranjan Verma Sent: 27 February 2013 13:13 To: accessindia@accessindia. org. in Subject: [AI] Historic achievement: Uniform exam writing guidelines for the visually impaired released Dear all, Many thanks to all concerned and specially the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities who worked hard to get this approved. See the order and the guidelines copied below. They are self explanatory. This is a historic moment for the disability sector. We now have to work together for its adoption across India. Regards, Prashant Ranjan Verma F.No. 16-110/2003-DD.III Government of India Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Department of Disability Affairs *** Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi Dated: 26th February, 2013 To Principal Secretary/ Secretary, Social Welfare of States/UTs. Subject: Guidelines for conducting written examination for Persons with Disabilities. Sir, I am directed to say that Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) in its order dated 23.11.2012 in case No. 3929/2007 ( in the matter of Shri Gopal Sisodia, Indian Association of the Blind Vs. State Bank of India & Others) and in case No.65/1041/12-13 ( in the matter of Score Foundation Vs. Department of Disability Affairs) had directed this Ministry to circulate guidelines for the purpose of conducting written examination for persons with disabilities for compliance by all concerned. In compliance of the above order, this Ministry hereby lays down the following uniform and comprehensive guidelines for conducting examination for the persons with disabilities as recommended by CCPD:- i. There should be a uniform and comprehensive policy across the country for persons with disabilities for written examination taking into account improvement in technology and new avenues opened to the persons with disabilities providing a level playing field. Policy should also have flexibility to accommodate the specific needs on case-to-case basis. ii.There is no need for fixing separate criteria for regular and competitive examinations. iii.The facility of Scribe/Reader/Lab Assistant should be allowed to any person who has disability of 40% or more if so desired by the person. iv.The candidate should have the discretion of opting for his own scribe/reader/lab assistant or request the Examination Body for the same. The examining body may also identify the scribe/ reader/lab assistant to make panels at the District/Division/ State level as per the requirements of the examination. In such instances the candidates should be allowed to meet the scribe a day before the examination so that the candidates get a chance to check and verify whether the scribe is suitable or not. v.Criteria like educational qualification, marks scored, age or other such restrictions for the scribe/reader/lab assistant should not be fixed. Instead, the invigilation system should be strengthened, so that the candidates using scribe/reader/lab assistant do not indulge in mal-practices like copying and cheating during the examination. vi.There should also be flexibility in accommodating any change in scribe/reader/lab assistant in case of emergency. The candidates should also be allowed to take more than one scribe/reader for writing different papers especially for languages. vii.Persons with disabilities should be given the option of choosing the mode for taking the examinations i.e. in Braille or in the computer or in large print or even by recording the answers as the examining bodies can easily make use of technology to convert question paper in large prints, e-text, or Braille and can also convert Braille text in English or regional languages. viii.The candidates should be allowed to check the computer system one day in advance so that the problems, if any in the software/system could be rectified. ix.The procedure of availing the facility of scribe should be simplified and the necessary details should be recorded at the time of filling up of the forms. Thereafter, the examining body should ensure availability of question papers in the format opted by the candidate as well as suitable seating arr
Re: [AI] Historic achievement: Uniform exam writing guidelines for the visually impaired released
Excellent This had been a wonderful move. Heartiest thanks to all. Sent from my iPhone On 27-Feb-2013, at 1:14 PM, Prashant Ranjan Verma wrote: > Dear all, > > Many thanks to all concerned and specially the Chief Commissioner for > Persons with Disabilities who worked hard to get this approved. > > See the order and the guidelines copied below. They are self explanatory. > This is a historic moment for the disability sector. We now have to work > together for its adoption across India. > > Regards, > > Prashant Ranjan Verma > > F.No. 16-110/2003-DD.III > > Government of India > > Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment > > Department of Disability Affairs > > *** > > Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi > > Dated: 26th February, 2013 > > To > > Principal Secretary/ Secretary, Social Welfare of States/UTs. > > > > Subject: Guidelines for conducting written examination for Persons > with Disabilities. > > Sir, > > I am directed to say that Chief Commissioner of Persons with > Disabilities (CCPD) in its order dated 23.11.2012 in case No. 3929/2007 ( in > the matter of Shri Gopal Sisodia, Indian Association of the Blind Vs. State > Bank of India & Others) and in case No.65/1041/12-13 ( in the matter of > Score Foundation Vs. Department of Disability Affairs) had directed this > Ministry to circulate guidelines for the purpose of conducting written > examination for persons with disabilities for compliance by all concerned. > In compliance of the above order, this Ministry hereby lays down the > following uniform and comprehensive guidelines for conducting examination > for the persons with disabilities as recommended by CCPD:- > > i. There should be a uniform and comprehensive policy across > the country for persons with disabilities for written examination taking > into account improvement in technology and new avenues opened to the persons > with disabilities providing a level playing field. Policy should also have > flexibility to accommodate the specific needs on case-to-case basis. > > ii.There is no need for fixing separate criteria for regular > and competitive examinations. > > iii.The facility of Scribe/Reader/Lab Assistant should be > allowed to any person who has disability of 40% or more if so desired by the > person. > > iv.The candidate should have the discretion of opting for his > own scribe/reader/lab assistant or request the Examination Body for the > same. The examining body may also identify the scribe/ reader/lab assistant > to make panels at the District/Division/ State level as per the requirements > of the examination. In such instances the candidates should be allowed to > meet the scribe a day before the examination so that the candidates get a > chance to check and verify whether the scribe is suitable or not. > >v.Criteria like educational qualification, marks scored, age > or other such restrictions for the scribe/reader/lab assistant should not be > fixed. Instead, the invigilation system should be strengthened, so that the > candidates using scribe/reader/lab assistant do not indulge in mal-practices > like copying and cheating during the examination. > > vi.There should also be flexibility in accommodating any > change in scribe/reader/lab assistant in case of emergency. The candidates > should also be allowed to take more than one scribe/reader for writing > different papers especially for languages. > > vii.Persons with disabilities should be given the option of > choosing the mode for taking the examinations i.e. in Braille or in the > computer or in large print or even by recording the answers as the examining > bodies can easily make use of technology to convert question paper in large > prints, e-text, or Braille and can also convert Braille text in English or > regional languages. > > viii.The candidates should be allowed to check the computer > system one day in advance so that the problems, if any in the > software/system could be rectified. > > ix.The procedure of availing the facility of scribe should be > simplified and the necessary details should be recorded at the time of > filling up of the forms. Thereafter, the examining body should ensure > availability of question papers in the format opted by the candidate as well > as suitable seating arrangement for giving examination. > >x.The disability certificate issued by the competent medical > authority at any place should be accepted across the country. > > xi.The word "extra time or additional time" that is being > currently used should be changed to "compensatory time" and the same should > not be less than 20 minutes per hour of examination for persons who are > making use of scribe/reader/lab assistant. All the candidates with > disability not availing the facility of scribe may be allowed additional > time of minimum of one hour for examinatio
Re: [AI] Historic achievement: Uniform exam writing guidelines for the visually impaired released
Of course it is a historic achievement. Is the authentic copy available on their site yet? Further adoption by the authorities leaves vast scope for non-implementation, and subsequent cases to crop up. I think ministry could have issued binding guidelines as well. Doing away with educational qualifications altogether would not go well with many authorities. I think criteria of not being eligible to write the same exam should have been used, instead. Inclusion of voice recordings as mode of taking the written exam is also not called for in my opinion, as it deludes the very nature of the exam by converting it into an oral exam and there would be problems in evaluation as valuers don't judge properly merely by listening to long answers. I had raised all these points from time to time, but well, whatever we have achieved, is worth the effort and dedication of many individuals including of course, Kanchan Pamnani, Rahul cherian, score foundation and George, CCPD Pincha sir, and many many of us So, rejoice, and remember vigilance is the price of liberty... -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Prashant Ranjan Verma Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 1:13 PM To: accessindia@accessindia. org. in Subject: [AI] Historic achievement: Uniform exam writing guidelines for the visually impaired released Dear all, Many thanks to all concerned and specially the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities who worked hard to get this approved. See the order and the guidelines copied below. They are self explanatory. This is a historic moment for the disability sector. We now have to work together for its adoption across India. Regards, Prashant Ranjan Verma F.No. 16-110/2003-DD.III Government of India Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Department of Disability Affairs *** Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi Dated: 26th February, 2013 To Principal Secretary/ Secretary, Social Welfare of States/UTs. Subject: Guidelines for conducting written examination for Persons with Disabilities. Sir, I am directed to say that Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) in its order dated 23.11.2012 in case No. 3929/2007 ( in the matter of Shri Gopal Sisodia, Indian Association of the Blind Vs. State Bank of India & Others) and in case No.65/1041/12-13 ( in the matter of Score Foundation Vs. Department of Disability Affairs) had directed this Ministry to circulate guidelines for the purpose of conducting written examination for persons with disabilities for compliance by all concerned. In compliance of the above order, this Ministry hereby lays down the following uniform and comprehensive guidelines for conducting examination for the persons with disabilities as recommended by CCPD:- i. There should be a uniform and comprehensive policy across the country for persons with disabilities for written examination taking into account improvement in technology and new avenues opened to the persons with disabilities providing a level playing field. Policy should also have flexibility to accommodate the specific needs on case-to-case basis. ii.There is no need for fixing separate criteria for regular and competitive examinations. iii.The facility of Scribe/Reader/Lab Assistant should be allowed to any person who has disability of 40% or more if so desired by the person. iv.The candidate should have the discretion of opting for his own scribe/reader/lab assistant or request the Examination Body for the same. The examining body may also identify the scribe/ reader/lab assistant to make panels at the District/Division/ State level as per the requirements of the examination. In such instances the candidates should be allowed to meet the scribe a day before the examination so that the candidates get a chance to check and verify whether the scribe is suitable or not. v.Criteria like educational qualification, marks scored, age or other such restrictions for the scribe/reader/lab assistant should not be fixed. Instead, the invigilation system should be strengthened, so that the candidates using scribe/reader/lab assistant do not indulge in mal-practices like copying and cheating during the examination. vi.There should also be flexibility in accommodating any change in scribe/reader/lab assistant in case of emergency. The candidates should also be allowed to take more than one scribe/reader for writing different papers especially for languages. vii.Persons with disabilities should be given the option of choosing the mode for taking the examinations i.e. in Braille or in the computer or in large print or even by recording the answers as the examining bodies can easily make use of technology to convert question paper in large prints, e-text, or Braille and can also convert Braille text in Englis
Re: [AI] Historic achievement: Uniform exam writing guidelines for the visually impaired released
Nice changes. Thanks for efforts made. With care and regards, Kannan ... Skype: kankale63 On 2/27/2013 1:13 PM, Prashant Ranjan Verma wrote: Dear all, Many thanks to all concerned and specially the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities who worked hard to get this approved. See the order and the guidelines copied below. They are self explanatory. This is a historic moment for the disability sector. We now have to work together for its adoption across India. Regards, Prashant Ranjan Verma F.No. 16-110/2003-DD.III Government of India Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Department of Disability Affairs *** Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi Dated: 26th February, 2013 To Principal Secretary/ Secretary, Social Welfare of States/UTs. Subject: Guidelines for conducting written examination for Persons with Disabilities. Sir, I am directed to say that Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) in its order dated 23.11.2012 in case No. 3929/2007 ( in the matter of Shri Gopal Sisodia, Indian Association of the Blind Vs. State Bank of India & Others) and in case No.65/1041/12-13 ( in the matter of Score Foundation Vs. Department of Disability Affairs) had directed this Ministry to circulate guidelines for the purpose of conducting written examination for persons with disabilities for compliance by all concerned. In compliance of the above order, this Ministry hereby lays down the following uniform and comprehensive guidelines for conducting examination for the persons with disabilities as recommended by CCPD:- i. There should be a uniform and comprehensive policy across the country for persons with disabilities for written examination taking into account improvement in technology and new avenues opened to the persons with disabilities providing a level playing field. Policy should also have flexibility to accommodate the specific needs on case-to-case basis. ii.There is no need for fixing separate criteria for regular and competitive examinations. iii.The facility of Scribe/Reader/Lab Assistant should be allowed to any person who has disability of 40% or more if so desired by the person. iv.The candidate should have the discretion of opting for his own scribe/reader/lab assistant or request the Examination Body for the same. The examining body may also identify the scribe/ reader/lab assistant to make panels at the District/Division/ State level as per the requirements of the examination. In such instances the candidates should be allowed to meet the scribe a day before the examination so that the candidates get a chance to check and verify whether the scribe is suitable or not. v.Criteria like educational qualification, marks scored, age or other such restrictions for the scribe/reader/lab assistant should not be fixed. Instead, the invigilation system should be strengthened, so that the candidates using scribe/reader/lab assistant do not indulge in mal-practices like copying and cheating during the examination. vi.There should also be flexibility in accommodating any change in scribe/reader/lab assistant in case of emergency. The candidates should also be allowed to take more than one scribe/reader for writing different papers especially for languages. vii.Persons with disabilities should be given the option of choosing the mode for taking the examinations i.e. in Braille or in the computer or in large print or even by recording the answers as the examining bodies can easily make use of technology to convert question paper in large prints, e-text, or Braille and can also convert Braille text in English or regional languages. viii.The candidates should be allowed to check the computer system one day in advance so that the problems, if any in the software/system could be rectified. ix.The procedure of availing the facility of scribe should be simplified and the necessary details should be recorded at the time of filling up of the forms. Thereafter, the examining body should ensure availability of question papers in the format opted by the candidate as well as suitable seating arrangement for giving examination. x.The disability certificate issued by the competent medical authority at any place should be accepted across the country. xi.The word "extra time or additional time" that is being currently used should be changed to "compensatory time" and the same should not be less than 20 minutes per hour of examination for persons who are making use of scribe/reader/lab assistant. All the candidates with disability not availing the facility of scribe may be allowed additional time of minimum of one hour for examination of 3 hours duration which could further be increased on case to case basis. xii.The candidates should be allowed to use assistive devices l
