Re: [AI] Thai air - unhelpful

2016-05-18 Thread Col. Pradeep Kapoor
Dear Kiran, Isnt this approach risky? if he ensures a commitment from customer services then his handling will be ensured. Regards Pradeep Kapoor Volunteers for the Blind On Mon, May 16, 2016 at 11:34 AM, Kiran Kaja wrote: > I have traveled

Re: [AI] Thought of the Day: Disability,Sexuality and Mahabharat

2015-05-19 Thread Col. Pradeep Kapoor
Dear Friends, Its obvious that most blind people have been left out of the information loop. There is a need to obtain basic information on sexuality, to satisfy ones curiosity, develop healthy relations with the opposite sex, marital issues, etc. We, at Volunteers for the Blind, are in an

[AI] Driving for the Blind - A dream come true

2009-07-17 Thread Col. Pradeep Kapoor
Dear Friends, I found this snippet of news. The event pertains to the USA. Anyone interested in India? Col Pradeep Kapoor Blacksburg, VA - Blind people in Virginia are getting the chance to drive, thanks to a special dirt buggy developed by students at the Virginia Tech College

Re: [AI] 60% visual impirement considered equal to blindness?

2009-06-05 Thread Col. Pradeep Kapoor
than depending on the audio features. However, you have the advantage of being able to use one or the other. Switching back forth as your whim decides. Col Pradeep Kapoor On 6/5/09, pamnani kanchanpamn...@gmail.com wrote: Renuka, Yes the person can probably do the regular course

Re: [AI] Career centric Computer training for Visually impaired

2009-06-05 Thread Col. Pradeep Kapoor
. Test it at entrance time. (d) Throw in lots of tests during the course. These will not only assist evaluation, but also assimilation. I am visiting Bangalore in a few days. Can I come meet you? Col Pradeep Kapoor Volunteers for the Blind Foundation

[AI] Invitation

2008-03-06 Thread Col. Pradeep Kapoor
Dear Friends, You are cordially invited to the Annual Day of Volunteers for the Blind Foundation on Sunday 9 Mar at 6 pm at the India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. The invitation is attached. The programme is in two parts. We shall have our annual review followed by a

Re: [AI] Shameful incident.

2007-08-30 Thread Col. Pradeep Kapoor
Dear Friends, We have been working on this aspect since last year. The basic issue is that International regulations specify that the airline staff is empowered to use their discretion in insisting on safety on board a flight, during an emergency. The staff often use this clause to insist

Re: [AI] forgot password

2007-03-23 Thread Col. Pradeep Kapoor
Dear Mr Sharma, If you set the password initially, there are ways to think back. Firstly, calm down think about - what if you had to apply a password on a new file now, this minute? What password will you choose? Try to recollect the things you were

Re: [AI] off topic but good

2007-03-11 Thread Col. Pradeep Kapoor
perseverance which they display. Something to learn all the time. Thanks for sharing the thought. Best wishes Col Pradeep Kapoor Subject: [AI] off topic but good Yes I know its off topic but I will take my chances by apolagising before you read this but do read

Re: [AI] Helping visually challenged to become artists

2007-01-23 Thread Col. Pradeep Kapoor
Dear Vishal, This is wonderful. My organisation has been looking for just such an opportunity for the past few years. Do let us know how we could get in touch with the concerned people who developed this technology. Col. Pradeep Kapoor On 1/23/07, Vishal M Jain [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [AI] Free Computer Training for VI

2007-01-23 Thread Col. Pradeep Kapoor
are unaware of anyone running online courses. with best wishes yours sincerely Col. Pradeep Kapoor On 1/23/07, Vishal M Jain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What kind of courses does Volunteers for the Blind Foundation provide? Have they any facility of taking

Re: [AI] Free Computer Training for VI

2007-01-22 Thread Col. Pradeep Kapoor
on board right now? How many has the organization already trained? Regards - Original Message - From: Col. Pradeep Kapoor [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 11:52 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Free Computer Training for VI Dear Vidya

Re: [AI] Visiting Barielly Kanpur

2007-01-22 Thread Col. Pradeep Kapoor
Dear Friends, Anyone interested? Please do respond. Col P Kapoor On 1/17/07, Col. Pradeep Kapoor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear friends, Myself along with two volunteers will be visiting Barielly from 27 to 29 January. We shall also be in Kanpur during the second week

[AI] Visiting Barielly Kanpur

2007-01-17 Thread Col. Pradeep Kapoor
separately I will share details. with best wishes yours sincerely Col. Pradeep Kapoor Volunteers for the Blind Foundation To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any

Re: [AI] Free Computer Training for VI

2007-01-17 Thread Col. Pradeep Kapoor
Dear Vidya Lakshmi, My organisation `Volunteers for the Blind Foundation` has been involved with computer literacy programmes for the blind since the past 12 yrs. We have developed two modules for teaching basic computer skills. One, is executed 6 hours a day for three months, six

[AI] Visit to Barielly Kanpur

2007-01-15 Thread Col. Pradeep Kapoor
telephone numbers enabling us to contact you prior to arrival. with best wishes yours sincerely Col. Pradeep Kapoor To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please

Re: [AI] First blind woman to get a doctorate

2007-01-15 Thread Col. Pradeep Kapoor
Dear Ravi, Could you please send the contact information of GN Sangeetha, enabling us to interact with her directly. Col. Pradeep Kapoor On 1/12/07, Ravi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Newindpress, India Wednesday, January 10, 2007 First blind woman to get a doctorate The word

[AI] Scholarships for youth with Disabilities

2007-01-04 Thread Col. Pradeep Kapoor
MIUSA is currently accepting applications from young people with disabilities to take part in an international exchange program June 20 - July 5, 2007 to Costa Rica, entitled the US/Costa Rica: Youth Leadership and Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Disability Rights Exchange Program. If you are a

[AI] Passing Away of Prof Sena

2006-12-13 Thread Col. Pradeep Kapoor
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Re: [AI] Mumbai NAB's address

2006-12-13 Thread Col. Pradeep Kapoor
Dear Rishi, The address is 11, Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Road,Worli Seaface,Mumbai - 400 025 The Phone No : 22 - 22045482/4150 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] website: http://www.nabindia.org/ best of luck Col P Kapoor General Secy. On 12/13/06, Rishi [EMAIL

[AI] Bad News

2006-12-12 Thread Col. Pradeep Kapoor
Dear Friends, This mail is to inform you of the sad demise of Prof Vinod Sena, at New Delhi on 10 Dec 06. He succumbed to a cardiac arrest. Prof Sena was visually challenged himself, while working for the blind on issues he felt were important. He ran an NGO - Shruti, which

Re: [AI] Satellite guidance may help the blind

2006-10-12 Thread Col. Pradeep Kapoor
Dear Shiv, This was a truly thought provoking article you sent. We, have been struggling with this issue for the past one year. I have seen small handheld GPS devices developed in India for the Armed Forces. They are good out doors to an accuracy of 10 metres. As large as a TV remote.