Re: [AI] i want to subscribe hindu

Preeti, I am a subscriber of Hindu paper from this group. It is a single HTML file of the Hindu paper. You can use a magnifying software to read it with convenience. On 9/5/16, Preeti Bhutani wrote: > is this subscription or hindu newspaper useful for print disabled low

Re: [AI] Vishakha Virkhare reports from Nagpur: Woman gets husband arrested for raping visually impaired daughter

Certainly not in the world belonging to humanity. On 9/3/16, Nagababu Arepalli wrote: > Oh! my god, in which world our country is living? > > On 9/3/16, avinash shahi wrote: >> Nagpur: A 50-year-old woman helped put her husband behind bars on >>

Re: [AI] problem with gmail inbox

Hi Soni Jo, You can use the search feature in Gmail. For example, if you are subscribed to mailing lists with the same Email use the mails sent to your ID. You can use any key words which students use as part of their assignments. If assignments are attachments, then use mails with

[AI] Choosing the height of white cane

Dear friends, I have to purchase a white cane. My height is 5 feet 8 inches. What has to be the height of the cane? Some say it has to be up to the chest. I'm told canes come in heights from 42 inches to 52 inches. Can someone help me out in zeroing in on its height? Also, I've seen a friend

[AI] Government order for providing scribe for tenth standard in Andhra Pradesh

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Re: [AI] Regarding mobility trainer in Bangalore

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[AI] Reading books on Kindle

Dear friends, What's the best way of reading kindle books? I have an iPhone on which, I know, there is a Kindle app. Is there any other way of reading it? Can we convert the kindle version of a book into other formats like PDF or MS word or Daisy? I'm looking to purchase Angel Pocket reader

Re: [AI] Angel Pocket Reader: suggestions required

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Re: [AI] Angel Pocket Reader: suggestions required

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[AI] The Hindu paper in soft copy

Dear friends, I remember "The Hindu" paper being delivered in soft copy by some organisation from Chennai. Can someone provide information as to how to get it? Or is there a way to get the paper in accessible format by subscribing to the same? -- G. Vamshi Mobile: +91 9949349497 Skype:

Re: [AI] Camp of National Federation of the Blind Karnataka for enrollment of persons with disability for health insurance cover of Rs.2lakh under swavalamban health scheme. on dtd 13th August 2016 (S

So, if a PWD wants to have a health insurance, can he simply go to new india insurance and have this policy? Or should it be through one of these camps? I know cases where health insurance is denied to PWDs. What if the income is above 3 lakhs PA? Does the company offer insurance to them also,

[AI] Angel Pocket Reader: suggestions required

Dear friends, I am looking to purchase Angel Pocket Reader. I've gone through the features and impressed with them. Just would like to have some feedback about the performance of the same. Any breakdowns, repairs, or any product better than this? -- G. Vamshi Mobile: +91 9949349497 Skype:

Re: [AI] Excise duty exemption on cars

Hi Surabhi, The only government guidelines I could find in this regard states that such exemption is available for specially designed vehicles for physically challenged. I should be corrected here. But if my memory serves me right, I think some prior approval from government is required. On

Re: [AI] some banking fecility denied in SBI for blind what to do?

e money be debited? > Will I pay the money in cash to SBI and get a card? > \ > > -Original Message- > From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf > Of Vamshi. G > Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 7:46 PM > To: AccessIndia: a list for disc

Re: [AI] some banking fecility denied in SBI for blind what to do?

t; > Harish Kotian > > > -Original Message- > From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf > Of Vamshi. G > Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2016 10:27 PM > To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning > the disabled. <ac

Re: [AI] some banking fecility denied in SBI for blind what to do?

Unfortunately, debit cards issued to visually challenged are not working in green channel counter (withdrawing and depositing cash at branch using debit card). Green card can be used for the same which is very useful as the customer doesn't even need to key in the pin or fill any form. There is

Re: [AI] my performance at an evening of stand up comedy performances on disability and sexuality in Mumbai

Will it be available on line in future? I would like to pay for it and listen on line. On 7/23/16, George Abraham wrote: > Would have loved to be there. Have a nice performance! > > -Original Message- > From: AccessIndia

[AI] Mail merge in regional language telugu

Dear friends, Is there a way to do mail merge in regional language? I have a letter in hard copy. I need to scan it, get it into MS word and do mail merge. Please guide me if it is possible. -- G. Vamshi Mobile: +91 9949349497 Skype: gvamshi81 WWW.VIBEWA.ORG EQUALITY AND DIGNITY Register

Re: [AI] about converting text/html file into excell

Yes, sometimes f8, copy and paste gets all the data into one column. Is there any solution? On 7/10/16, Giri Prasad wrote: > No shankar jee. It didn't work on few websites. > I explored this. > > On 09/07/2016, shankar shan wrote: >> HI. >>

Re: [AI] Support for IBM symphony with Jaws

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[AI] Support for IBM symphony with Jaws

Dear friends, Does anyone know of any help forum for using IBM symphony with Jaws? I am required to use it instead of MS office. Though the basic functioning seems to be similar with Office, there are some obvious challenges in using it. There don't seem to be any tutorial (either paid or free)

Re: [AI] about finacle access towards with useing jaws

Hello Shalivahan Reddy, You can join VIB India, an e-group containing more than 500 visually impaired bankers. There are many people using finacle in various banks. If interested, send a mail to vib-india+subscr...@googlegroups.com You will get a link in return. Just apply for membership.

[AI] Cricket game on the computer

Dear friends, Is there a way we can play cricket on the computer? I'm not looking for having teams or stuff like that. I'm interested in actually playing it. Please throw light. -- G. Vamshi Mobile: +91 9949349497 Skype: gvamshi81 WWW.VIBEWA.ORG EQUALITY AND DIGNITY Register at the

Re: [AI] Workshop Training on the theme “Excel for Bankers with JAWS” by XRCVC

In the meanwhile such a specialized session “MS Excel for bankers“ > will be useful for good number of bankers and its a need of the hour. > > Kind regards, > > Prashant Naik > > On Fri, May 27, 2016 at 8:00 PM, Vamshi. G <gvamsh...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Dear XRCVC, >>

Re: [AI] Workshop Training on the theme “Excel for Bankers with JAWS” by XRCVC

Dear XRCVC, Thanks for the initiative. But these days free software like IBM symphony, open office, etc are being used in place of MS office. Neither these software are fully accessible nor there is availability of useful tutorial for them. There needs to be effort to work with the developers

[AI] WWW.topics.com web site not opening

Dear friends, For a month or so, I'm not able to open the web site www.topics.com Is it the case for others? I'm getting the following message. Please respond. Access denied | www.topix.com used CloudFlare to restrict access Error 1009 Ray ID: 2a99b0c3c4662ddf • 2016-05-27 13:07:33 UTC

[AI] Saving PDF file in parts

Dear friends, I have a large PDF file. Can I save it in parts? For example, pages 1-10 as one file and so on. Of course, converting into MS word and copy is one option. Is there any other way? -- G. Vamshi Mobile: +91 9949349497 Skype: gvamshi81 WWW.VIBEWA.ORG EQUALITY AND DIGNITY

Re: [AI] Blind can record answers

Every person good at writing need not be so in talking and vice versa. Though confidence in speaking might not be a factor in evaluation, the fact that recording is going on might not be comfortable for everyone. Besides, I always feel evaluater knowing that the paper belongs to a visually

Re: [AI] Blind can record answers

at way. I do not believe that blind students must not be > singled out for special treatment. > > -Original Message- > From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf > Of Vamshi. G > Sent: 12 January 2016 20:55 > To: vedprakash.sha...@

Re: [AI] Unable to Install WebVisum Addon

Sorry. Its working. I did install web visum. Thank you for the solution. On 1/10/16, Vamshi. G <gvamsh...@gmail.com> wrote: > Dear Bikram, > > I did as you suggested. The problem with installing web visum still > persists. Anyone else who could succeed installing web vi

Re: [AI] Unable to Install WebVisum Addon

at helps." >> Regards >> Bikramaditya Behera >> >> On Sun, Jan 3, 2016 at 2:33 PM, mukesh jain <mukesh.jai...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> hello, >>> first follow the steps shared by Mr. Vikram few days back and then >>> in

Re: [AI] St Stephen’s: How can 85 per cent disabled man sexually assault a girl: Valson Thampu

Totally agree! In fact, this creates perceptions in the society about the very abilities of disabled! I heard somewhere a partially blind attempted rape with a sighted girl. Let the principal speak about the professor's innocence, and not about his ability in conjunction with his disability!

Re: [AI] BBC News: The Bionic Eye Changing A Woman's Life

Dear Sazid, Bionic eye is already available in US and UK. It costs just around 65 lakhs for the device, plus surgery, training, travel etc. Stem cell theropy and Gene theropy are still in clinical trials. On 1/6/16, sazid shaik wrote: > can anyone tell about any

Re: [AI] Konkan Railway introduces ‘Sarathi Seva’ service for the physically challenged passengers

Good. Human assistance is very important in transport stations. Of course, unless all the stations are highly standardised. On 1/2/16, Prashant Naik wrote: > Konkan Railway being a responsible Corporate Citizen, has introduced a > unique ‘Sarathi Seva’ service for the

[AI] Accessibility of BSNL payment portal

Dear friends, BSNL changed the design of its on line payment portal. I could not find the new version accessible with screen readers. Please have a look at the link below. http://portal.bsnl.in/ I find difficulty in selecting the payment mode and the name of the bank. -- G. Vamshi

Re: [AI] Unable to Install WebVisum Addon

Tried doing that too, Bhavesh. No luck. On 1/3/16, BHAVESH PATEL <charmingbhav...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Tilak, > > Try pressing shift+tab and tab back again after pressing the shortcut key. > Thanks, > Bhavesh. > > On 1/3/16, Vamshi. G <gvamsh...@gmail.com> wro

Re: [AI] Accessibility of BSNL payment portal

visum for the capcha. On 1/3/16, akshun mahajan <akshunmahajan...@gmail.com> wrote: > completely inaccessible, but I paid my bill thrice but god knows how? > > On 1/3/16, Vamshi. G <gvamsh...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Dear friends, >> >> BSNL changed the design o

Re: [AI] Unable to Install WebVisum Addon

That's exactly the problem I'm encountering as well. once we press Alt +A and press space to activate the menu, the focus by default is on "not Now". though it announces that we can navigate to "allow" by up and down arrows, the focus is not shifting by arrow keys. Has anyone found a way to do

Re: [AI] Virtual hair cut

I too heard it earlier. You need to have head phones to get the ultimate enjoyment. Worth the experience. On 12/26/15, Naushad Charivilayil wrote: > I heard this around 2009. > > On 12/23/2015 5:51 PM, Kotian, H P wrote: >> Friends >> I am

Re: [AI] How is KNFB Reader better than other free scan apps?

Yes, A4 papers can be easily scanned. I have recently started using it. On 12/22/15, Pranav Lal wrote: > The scanning area is determined by the field of view of the camera and not > its > size. I believe a4 sized sheets can indeed be scanned with it. > > -Original

Re: [AI] Is railway concession no more valid?

I also was denied a ticket in that quota on the ground that certificate is no longer valid, and there is a new format. Not sure whether they were referring to the card or something else. On 12/17/15, Mohib Anwar Rafay wrote: > Hi friends, I tried to book railway ticket

[AI] Best alternative to capcha

Dear friends, Can someone suggest the best alternative to a capcha on a web site? If a weffb site needs to have capcha, what can be done to make an accessible arrangement for visually impaired. Recently I visited the income tax site where the audio is very clear to understand. OTP is another

[AI] LIC employment notice: only low vision, not for totally blind!

Dear friends, LIC India has notified for the post of Assistant administrative officer(generalist). They mentioned that persons with visual impairment between 40 and 74 % only are eligible for applying. This will grossly deny the opportunities for totally blind. Visit the notice at

Re: [AI] Islamic State says kill children with disabilities: Reports

Heard Hitler used to do this. So, we have reincarnation of Hitler! Unfortunately, is there a way such poor kids can be saved? I really doubt. On 12/15/15, avinash shahi wrote: > Exactly, the human-race is replete with such gory details where > disabled people were

Re: [AI] FYI: 'Disabled rights Bill to be put before cabinet in a day or two'

Hi Avichal, The word is equally important. The question is not about it is good or bad. It does not convey the right meaning. We don't want any other connotation than what is actually reality. There is absolutely no rationale behind terming disabled as divine bodies. On 12/14/15, Avichal

Re: [AI] A life devoted to the disabled

Does someone in Banglore know of this home? Can someone provide the contact details of this lady? On 11/29/15, avinash shahi wrote: > http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/A-life-devoted-to-the-disabled/articleshow/49966245.cms > > -- > Avinash Shahi >

Re: [AI] special recruitments for persons with disabilities

Also, subscribe to Eye way and NAB alerts On 11/16/15, Asudani, Rajesh wrote: > go to > www.freejobalert.com > > latest notifications > > and there you may search for SRD > special recruitment drive > > > सादर / With thanks & Regards > राजेश आसुदानी Rajesh Asudani >

[AI] reporting fake calls about credit cards

Dear friends, Today I received a call pretending to be from my credit card company. I detected it to be fake and avoided any loss. Is there a way I can report it? Is going to a police station the only way? Or is there an Email ID or on line portal where I can lodge the complaint? -- G. Vamshi

[AI] Digisol router configuration set up file required

Dear friends, I need the configuration set up file for Digisol DGBG 4011N router. I have moved to a new place and don't have the CD given with it. I'm not able to configure without the CD. -- G. Vamshi Mobile: +91 9949349497 Skype: gvamshi81 WWW.VIBEWA.ORG EQUALITY AND DIGNITY Register

Re: [AI] (AI) Need for change in attitude of people towards visual impairment

Hi Turab, No one denies that the society's attitude towards VI should improve. But this article sounds too synical. In many instances, we get lot of help from people around us. Whenever I stand on a road holding the cane waiting for someone, I see someone coming to me and asking if I need any

Re: [AI] e-learning the new trend

This is more beneficial for visually impaired for whom commuting and hard copy notes are more difficult to bear. Moreover, if screen reader usage can be taught in evenings, I'm sure many VIs would benefit from that. I know some foreign institutions doing that. But I'm talking about Indian

Re: [AI] Accessible games

I'm really fond of cricket. I used to play it a lot in childhood when I had reasonable vision. Is there any accessible way to play cricket on the computer? On 11/14/15, Sameer wrote: > > BG Games offers several self-voicing accessible games which can be played >

Re: [AI] Suggestions for purchasing rist watch

Hi Mohib, This reminds me of the watch that my father bought for me in my tenth standard which had black background with bold white hands and numbers, and no other design. My friends used to tell me that they could see the time in my watch from even back bench. Later on when the watch stopped

Re: [AI] Disabled duo show the way to others

Inspiring, indeed. Great to see disabled being successful without support of government, NGOs, reservations, etc. "Like many disabled, they don't beg". Wonder how non-disabled perceive this phrase. Its good to appreciate exceptional people. But a generalised statement about disabled being

Re: [AI] Delhi University: A day in the life of Ashish Kumar a blind residant in DU

But a sighted person who is not socially acceptable can still choose to be alone and carry on with his life. But usually visually impaired need others' support for which their social behaviour plays an important role. As a result, there is an obligation on visually impaired to be socially

Re: [AI] Accessible scientific calculator

calculations > to use the scientific calculater do the following > 1 open run and type CALC and hit enter > once the calculater opened just press altPlus2 > > > > > On 10/20/15, Vamshi. G <gvamsh...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Dear friends, >> >> Is there

[AI] Accessible scientific calculator

Dear friends, Is there a scientific calculator which has audio output? Please give information about its availability in India. -- G. Vamshi Mobile: +91 9949349497 Skype: gvamshi81 WWW.VIBEWA.ORG EQUALITY AND DIGNITY Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility

Re: [AI] Accessible scientific calculator

d hit enter > once the calculater opened just press altPlus2 > > > > > On 10/20/15, Vamshi. G <gvamsh...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Dear friends, >> >> Is there a scientific calculator which has audio output? Please give >> information about its availability in

[AI] Stand up and be counted; VIBEWA survey

Dear friends, You are aware that VIBEWA is conducting a survey to capture the present status of visually impaired in the banking sector. The survey is nearing a month, and the response is satisfactory with more than300 members filling out the form. I extend wholehearted gratitude to all those

Re: [AI] Stand up and be counted; VIBEWA survey

suggestions > in this regard from you expert and skilful people would be > appreciated... > > > On 10/18/15, Vamshi. G <gvamsh...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Dear friends, >> >> You are aware that VIBEWA is conducting a survey to capture the >> p

Re: [AI] RP father

Hi, Ideally this exercise should have been undertaken before going for children. Now the problem can only be identified, not prevented. I was diagnosed at the age of 3 when my parents found that I was not pointing out objects properly. May be a reputed hospital can test for the same. On

Re: [AI] RP father

the disease. Having said this, its only probability and nothing can be assured. On 10/13/15, Mohit Gupta <mohitchan...@gmail.com> wrote: > hi vamshi > your sentence: > Ideally this exercise should have been undertaken before going for > children. > Please explain it throughly. >

Re: [AI] Choosing the length of white cane

ssage- > From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf > Of Vamshi. G > Sent: 10 October 2015 15:15 > To: accessindia > Subject: [AI] Choosing the length of white cane > > Dear friends, > > I have been using a white cane gifted by a friend for

[AI] (no subject)

-- G. Vamshi Mobile: +91 9949349497 Skype: gvamshi81 WWW.VIBEWA.ORG EQUALITY AND DIGNITY Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old

[AI] Choosing the length of white cane

Dear friends, I have been using a white cane gifted by a friend for the past one year. Now I have to buy a new one. I need guidance in choosing the length of the white cane. Also, I need the options to buy it on line i.e., payment on line and getting it by post. I apologise for the earlier

Re: [AI] Hyderabad: Wind Chimes Guiding the Visually-challenged in UoH

It says someone can nudge the tubes for chimes to be produced. May be when you reach a junction, you can know where the tubes are placed and nudge them so that you'll know where you are. Hope I understood correctly. On 10/2/15, Pranav Lal wrote: > Um, what if there is no

Re: [AI] Debate: Could liberal disability benefits trigger rush of claims? Subodh Ghildiyal

The main focus of this article seems to be on learning disabilities. But its true that measurement of disability, certifying it, and preventing the misuse of the same is an area of debate. I know people who can read news paper and drive a two wheeler getting recruited under VI category. Not

[AI] Peculiar request for scribe

Dear friends, I got a very peculiar request for an orthopedically challenged student in Hyderabad. She can not use her hands to write the exam. Besides, she has some verbal problem which makes it difficult for others to understand what she is talking. Only those who talk with her for some time

Re: [AI] Brainstorming in Ahmedabad to make India disabled-friendly

There are opinions about inviting govt. officials to become members of Access India to learn about accessibility. Instead we can create a blogg kind of thing (which we had during draft of RPD bill) to write our opinions and summarise them and submit to government bodies. We picked up the words

[AI] Indian students studying in USA

Dear friends, One of my friends is contemplating to pursue her higher studies abroad. She would like to get into touch with Indian students who are already studying there. I would appreciate if Indian students studying in USA share their contact details so that she can get into touch. Also,

Re: [AI] information required about smart cane devicess,

I need to buy a normal cane. Where can I get it through post? How should I specify the height of the cane? On 9/11/15, Saravanan Kumar wrote: > Hi good evening my friend I am Saravanan KARUMALAI Smart can is available > in NIVH Chennai and dehradon heat office don't

[AI] Required contact details of Nupur Jain from Wipro

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Re: [AI] accessible Materials:

Vidhya, Instead you should try to get the soft copies of the research papers. I too had to read lots of research papers for my PhD. Now a days almost all the papers are available on line. If you can't buy all of them, you can get into touch with someone who has the access to such resources

[AI] Learning Visual Basic with Jaws

Dear friends, A student has VB in his course. Is it accessible with Jaws? -- G. Vamshi Mobile: +91 9949349497 Skype: gvamshi81 WWW.VIBEWA.ORG EQUALITY AND DIGNITY Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on:

Re: [AI] Running

> could you please do elobrate how its work brand n rate for the same,so > it will be great idea to buy trade mill > would really appriciate your response. > > > On 8/31/15, Vamshi. G <gvamsh...@gmail.com> wrote: >> I have recently purchased a treadmill and enjoying it. Ho

Re: [AI] Running

Mine is Optan at Rs. 60,000. I got it for 50K. On 9/2/15, D H <daniyalhasa...@gmail.com> wrote: > hi, > thanks for response > could you please tell me the price and company of that trademill > that will give me farely idea to buy one for me as well. > > > O

Re: [AI] Kindle for PC with Accessibility Pluggin: registration issue

The write up on the Amazon web site clearly states that it is accessible with Jaws and even provides some short cut keys! If we register it with sighted assistance, is the app accessible for regular usage? On 8/31/15, Amar Jain wrote: > Hi All, > > I have never read

Re: [AI] Running

I have recently purchased a treadmill and enjoying it. However, can't compare with a walk or run in fresh air. On 9/1/15, Pranav Lal wrote: > Hi Rahul, > > How about the neighborhood park? I cannot comment on its safety or > suitability. > In addition, instead of

Re: [AI] problem about daily attendance help please

I think a trust worthy colleague should solve all the problems. We believe others for so many things. Why not for attendance. I marked attendance in my office for five and half years. Never faced any issue. Any colleague of mine would help in the same. There were indeed mistakes on a few

Re: [AI] RP/LCA coupled with Cataract

Yes, Jairam. What Mr. Kumar said is right. This is another person with RP and underwent cataract writing. Since you have not perceived any deterioration except for the last two years, the cataract surgery might have some positive impact. But make sure you go to to good hospital like SN or LVP

Re: [AI] Mumbai university circular for grace marks

Can someone explain about this grace marks to visually impaired? It doesn't sound all that well. On 8/23/15, Kiran Baug kiranbaug2...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Members, I need information regarding grace marks for visually impaired students in Mumbai University. I am looking for a circular

Re: [AI] My new blogpost on inclusion in practice, not in theory

but was unable to find the post there. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Vamshi. G Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2015 7:42 AM To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled. accessindia

Re: [AI] My new blogpost on inclusion in practice, not in theory

Dear Pranav, You need to visit the blogg for the rest of the post. Posted on the list is a teaser. On 8/13/15, Pranav Lal pranav@gmail.com wrote: I was unable to find the rest of the post. Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones /

Re: [AI] “What if a blind person tapping his way down the street prods a ferocious dog with his white cane?” in TOI:

Is the smart cane helpful in avoiding the danger of street dogs? On 8/10/15, sushmee...@voicevision.in sushmee...@voicevision.in wrote: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/This-IIT-Delhi-professor-has-blind-peoples-problems-in-his-gunsight/articleshow/48384623.cms NEW DELHI: What if a

[AI] Using Kindle on PC

Dear friends, I downloaded Kindle for PC with accessibility pack. But I am not able to find the option to register in tools. Can someone guide me in using it? -- G. Vamshi Mobile: +91 9949349497 Skype: gvamshi81 WWW.VIBEWA.ORG EQUALITY AND DIGNITY Register at the dedicated AccessIndia

Re: [AI] Dr. Kalam no more...

I remember the great man speaking at the Retina India convention back in 2011. While talking about treatment for blindness, he was specifically mentioning about the efforts should be in a time bound manner and available at affordable cost. And the medical doctors were stunned about the depth of

Re: [AI] British pensioner first to have central vision restored through bionic eye

Hi Sazid, At the moment, the Argus 2 is neither available in India nor affordable for Indian patients. I think it costs around 50 lakhs(only device, add surgery, training and travel). Trials are on to manufacture an indegenious device affordable for Indians. However I am not aware of the

Re: [AI] Needed volunteers: “Twenty-years old and journey ahead”

Dear Avinash, Can you give an indicative list of topics on which we can write? I think everyone writing on the entire PWD act might not be easy. We can divide into sections like education, employment etc. Is this in lines with your concept? Also, should it be specific to states? I may be

Re: [AI] regarding e-newspapers

I remember an organisation in Chennai distributing The Hindu in accessible format. Can someone guide as to how to subscribe to that? I want the entire paper to be delivered to my in box. On 7/14/15, sampath raj rao sampath.4...@gmail.com wrote: Hi sir, but when I open the app I find 'click on

Re: [AI] atm card in sbi

Dear Manas, Just let me know which is the undertaking you are asked to sign. Send me the scanned copy or read it out over phone. Earlier there was an undertaking which is now discontinued. I just need to know whether you are signing the right undertaking. On 7/9/15, Manas

Re: [AI] atm card in sbi

Let me explain as a state banker. There is an undertaking to be given by visually impaired customer at the time of issue of ATM card. But that undertaking is not to that effect that the customer has to bear all the risk. It is to that effect that the rules governing ATM card and safety

Re: [AI] ETI Eloquence for NVDA brought by Code Factory and Comproom Services

Does this mean we can purchase eliquence independently and use it with NVDA? On 7/5/15, Bhavya shah bhavya.shah...@gmail.com wrote: Dear all, As Saksham Trust sells ETI Eloquence in packaging Lekha as well for usage with NVDA, COde Factory has collaborated with COmproom Services to bring ETI

[AI] Info about 100% blind engineering students/graduates

Dear friends, I need information in the form of documentary support about 100 % blind persons studying/studied engineering courses. It would be great if the same is from the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. I wrote 100% blind as I am looking for those who have 100% in their certificates.

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There is a clear circular in SBI not to deny personal loans to blind customers. In my branch, a blind lady availed a personal loan while another blind lady was the surety for the same. Both belonged to to group D category employment. On 6/29/15, George Abraham geo...@eyeway.org wrote: Read

Re: [AI] Congrats Chairperson SBI!

declaration for issueing cheque book. for credit card they are asking depoist. As I am a central govt employee and having salary account in their branch. what to do? regards, sazid On 6/29/15, Vamshi. G gvamsh...@gmail.com wrote: There is a clear circular in SBI not to deny personal loans

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I'm looking for an accessible cricket game where I can play as a batsman or bowler. I want it for my PC with Windows. On 5/27/15, ketan modi ketanmodi...@gmail.com wrote: Hi anirban , this is ketan here. could you please send the invitation of the game to me as well. In fact, I am very much

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Dear friends, An O H lady in Mummbai wants to get a disability certificate. When she approached a government hospital(don't know the name), she is asked to come after two months. Is it really the case? She needs it urgently. Can someone throw light on this? -- G. Vamshi Mobile: +91

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