RE: [AI] suggestions needed for accessible appliance two heat food

Hi Aman, What devices do you have at home? Blind people can use a simple stovetop as well therefore you may not need any special device. Pranav -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself

RE: [AI] iPhone tactile screen protector

Hi all, Your best option is to get it from speeddots. However, barring that, get in touch with Saksham and they may be able to build them for you. Pranav -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way

RE: [AI] About Accessibility at workplace

Kriya, 1. As this is my first job, I am not sure how much demanding I should be. > Ex: my work would be mostly on data. Should I ask for jaws or can i simply > use freely available nvda? PL] This is dependent on company policy. Many companies do not allow the use of open source software. If

RE: [AI] Suggestion of note taker

Hi, Use a regular laptop. This is what I do when in meetings to take notes. Pranav -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any

RE: [AI] a query about braille displays

Dear Anirudh, No I have not used any of these displays. Pranav -Original Message- From: accessindia@accessindia.org.in On Behalf Of anirudh rao Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2022 11:51 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] a query about braille displays hi Pranav,

RE: [AI] a query about braille displays

Anirudh, Yes, you do get full page braille displays. See the Canute at . https://bristolbraille.org/ You also get the graphiti but that is a full page graphics display but it will render the characters as ink-print characters. That is made by orbit research. Having said the above, what

RE: [AI] suggestion for new pc

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RE: [AI] Indian standard on ICt accessibility based on EN 301-549 now out for public review

Hi Dipendra, I am unable to download the standard. I hit the download button and get the following error. A PHP Error was encountered Severity: Core Warning Message: PHP Startup: Unable to load dynamic library '/usr/lib/php/20151012/php_mbstring.dll' -

RE: [AI] Wireless earphones that work well with VoiceOver

Rahul, Try headphones from Aftershokz. You can get them on amazon. Pranav -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any

RE: [AI] Accessible Cooking Appliances

Hi Sachin, Search for smart appliance or Alexa controlled appliances. These are few and far between. I doubt you will get an instant pot here because we still use our venerable pressure cookers. Having said the above, keep looking and sometimes, you need to read between the lines. See the

RE: [AI] Android 12 and Talkback Performance

Hi Amar, My answers are inline. 1. Does TalkBack perform as well as VoiceOver does? I am referring to the responsiveness here; and PL] In swiping and navigating almost yes. I still find there to be a small lag between my swiping and my android phone responding. 2. Is the touch

RE: [AI] Notes section in PowerPoint slides

Vaibhav, If using nvda, I believe shift+nvda key + s should give you access to speaker notes. Check the nvda manual, the keystroke is there. Jaws too has a way of accessing speaker notes. I cannot recall what it is. Pranav From: accessindia@accessindia.org.in On Behalf Of Vaibhav

RE: [AI] inAccessible Point of Sale swipe machine (touch screen)

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RE: [AI] JAWS not speaking on starting system

Hi turab, You have a bigger problem. What operating system is the machine running? When jaws and nvda do not start, does narrator start? Pranav -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself

RE: [AI] JAWS not speaking on starting system

Hi Turab, Your best bet is to contact freedomscientific support. Reinstalling may resolve the issue in the short term but will not address the underlying cause of the problem. Pranav -Original Message- From: accessindia@accessindia.org.in On Behalf Of turab chimthanawala Sent:

RE: [AI] House-hunting in Delhi and Accessibility of Delhi Metro

Hi Rahul, I cannot comment about the Delhi metro. However, in terms of house hunting: 1. What sort of place are you looking at? What neighborhoods are you considering? 2. Uber does work and I have rarely had issues with the quality of the cabs. Yes, at peak hours, getting uber

RE: [AI] regarding smart vision glass

Udit, The vOICe converts live camera images to sounds. See http://www.seeingwithsound.com/winvoice.htm for details. Pranav From: accessindia@accessindia.org.in On Behalf Of UDIT PANDEYGEE Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 9:13 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI]

RE: [AI] regarding smart vision glass

Hi Saurab, The vOICe is an android app. It also runs on windows via its native app, and on iPhone via its web app. See http://www.seeingwithsound.com for more information. Pranav From: accessindia@accessindia.org.in On Behalf Of Saurav Hegde Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2021 9:15 PM

RE: [AI] regarding smart vision glass

Udit, Independent living will not be solved by any technology. It requires a variety of skills. Strap may help with independent mobility. Pranav -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates

RE: [AI] regarding smart vision glass

Udit, all, If these are the glasses that were discussed in an earlier eye way presentation, then sorry, they mostly do OCR and some amount of scene detection. Having said that, we do not know how accurate they are. You can already try these features on your phones. There is nothing radical

RE: [AI] Career choices for blind

Udit, It is impossible to talk about salary. You have a long way to go before you enter the job market. Salaries vary according to several things. Your degree is only one factor. As for answering your questions, I could probably write a novella. You may find the following link of

RE: [AI] Career choices for blind

Hi UDIT, There are many roles in IT that do not involve any math. Consider network or system administration. You also have IT roles such as jobs of people who sell technology, presales engineers etc. A fair bit of programming does involve math but things like automation and scripting

RE: [AI] Purposive versus organic outdoor movement

Hi Rahul, My outdoor movements are usually for a purpose. Eating ice cream when I feel like it is as valid a purpose as going to the office. I still have to plan for these movements. One thing about being blind, if you want good outcomes, good planning helps. If nothing else,

RE: [AI] Career choices for blind

UDIT, The answer is that it depends. Finance is one career and then you have several STEM related careers. I would probably stay away from marketing and advertising unless you want to do copywriting. This is because marketing is very graphical at least social media marketing is

Re: [AI] Regarding Computer Course

Hi, Course archives are available. Most of the content is still relevant in the office courses. Pranav Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject

[AI] FW: [nvda] NVDACon Announcement - you are invited

-Original Message- From: n...@nvda.groups.io On Behalf Of Adriani Botez Sent: Monday, May 28, 2018 12:16 AM To: n...@nvda.groups.io; nvda-add...@nvda-addons.groups.io; nvda-translati...@groups.io Subject: [nvda] NVDACon Announcement - you are invited Hello

Re: [AI] The Saksham smart cane complimented with synthetic vision in a mall

Sazid, Saksham and a number of other organizations do provide training on the use of the smart cane. Please write to i...@saksham.org for details. In terms of use cases, they are up to you. The smart cane has an ultrasound device which is mounted on a regular folding cane. You can remove the

Re: [AI] The Saksham smart cane complimented with synthetic vision in a mall

Abhisar, http://smartcane.saksham.org. As for the vOICe, see http://seeingwithsound.com and search for "seeingwithsound" on the Google app store. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to

[AI] The Saksham smart cane complimented with synthetic vision in a mall

Hi all, I was at the select city walk and was using the vOICe along with the Saksham smart cane. The vOICe was giving me details of the environment while the smart portion of the smart cane was alerting me to obstacles. I was using my prosthesis to hold the smart part of the cane across my body.

Re: [AI] Effectively organizing religious ceremonies and participating in them

Rahul, It is perfectly acceptable to expect reasonable accommodations. What is the use of family otherwise? I have had some experience with dance practice. The music is indeed an issue but you are dancing with people you know and at least with the dances I have done, the moves are not too hard

Re: [AI] hey need some guidance and advice

Sharad, My answers are inline. 1 for these requirements of making ppts and writing up article manuscripts and using statistical softwares such as “R” would it be wiser to switch over to a windows based platform ? PL] You can use R from the commandline therefore a mac should work equally

Re: [AI] hi there ... just a share about fitness

Hi, This sounds like a good option but I do not have the time to go anywhere. My current source for described exercises is http://blindalive.com. Pranav Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to

Re: [AI] Google Home and Google Home Mini available in India

Hi Prashant, I did not know about the calling feature. Hmm mm hmm, potentially handy. Pranav Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To

Re: [AI] Google Home and Google Home Mini available in India

Prashant, What are your use cases for the amazon echo and or google home? Pranav Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your

Re: [AI] reading EPub files on pc

Qread is another program that reads epub files on the pc. Pranav Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to

[AI] DictationBridge released

Hi all, dictationBridge, a free solution to echo back recognized text from Dragon and or WSR is out. Please see the release announcement at the below link. http://dictationbridge.com/2018/03/06/a-free-libre-open-source-dictation-sol ution-at-last-introducing-dictationbridge-1-0/

[AI] FW: [The vOICe] Assessing environmental awareness and the societal contribution of visually impaired individuals

Some of you may be interested in taking this study. -Original Message- From: seeingwithsound-bou...@freelists.org On Behalf Of Peter Meijer Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 4:23 PM To: seeingwithso...@freelists.org Subject: [The vOICe] Assessing

Re: [AI] Query on Daisy Ebook Reader Device

Hi Mohit, My answers are inline. 1] cost of it PL] The victor reader stream version 1 cost about Rs. 15000. 2] Does it read daisy E text, if yes can it read word wise and line wise 3] Does it support hindi E text files in daisy and microsoft word. PL] Yes the stream can read text only DAISY

Re: [AI] Query on Daisy Ebook Reader Device

Rahul, Use your mobile phone. Voice dream reader is one app that will handle the reading of DAISY books. Why do you need a dedicated device? I have used the victor reader stream which works nicely. I like the stream due to its 15 hour battery life and I use my phone for other things like talking.

Re: [AI] pleas give suggestion

IN addition, Planet Abled can give you custom travel experiences and activities. I speak as a satisfied customer. Pranav The list has now migrated to www.accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in You should now post to the id: a...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in Search for old postings at:

[AI] FW: [orca-list] [ANNOUNCE] Slint64-14.2.1.1 is released!

Some of you may find the below message interesting. -Original Message- From: orca-list On Behalf Of Didier Spaier Sent: Monday, February 05, 2018 7:53 PM To: Linux for blind general discussion ; carrefourbli...@lists.tuxfamily.org;

Re: [AI] How to know the keyboard has insert key purchasing online

Hi, Check if the number of keys on the keyboard are listed. A 101 or a 105 key keyboard will have the insert key. Having said that, I have not seen any keyboard that does not have an insert key. However, this is the regular insert key and not the numeric pad insert key. Pranav -Original

Re: [AI] I am on the BBC and configuring my computer to read Hindi

Hi Nirmal, http://atindictrust.blogspot.com/2017/11/10.html?m=1 PL] This text is in Hindi so we are back to square one. http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your

Re: [AI] I am on the BBC and configuring my computer to read Hindi

Hi Vasu, Many thanks. I have not tried indo NVDA but I certainly will. Pranav The list has now migrated to www.accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in You should now post to the id: a...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in Search for old postings at:

Re: [AI] I am on the BBC and configuring my computer to read Hindi

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[AI] I am on the BBC and configuring my computer to read Hindi

Hi all, I am featured on BBC Hindi. http://www.bbc.com/hindi/india-42645532 How do I read the story? I am using espeak with NVDA. Do I need to install anything else to read it? I did navigate to the page but the text was rendered with what sounded to be the English voice though in a

Re: [AI] Learning how to call people out for ableism in a graceful fashion

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[AI] FW: [nvda] IndentNav dev, BrailleExtender stable #AddonRelease #AddonTesting

From: n...@nvda.groups.io [mailto:n...@nvda.groups.io] On Behalf Of Joseph Lee Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 1:34 AM To: n...@nvda.groups.io Subject: [nvda] IndentNav dev, BrailleExtender stable #AddonRelease #AddonTesting Hi everyone, On behalf of NVDA add-ons community, I'm

[AI] FW: [orca-list] tintin-kallisti-pack, an excellent accessible gaming option available to Linux users

For the gamers amongst you. -Original Message- From: orca-list [mailto:orca-list-boun...@gnome.org] On Behalf Of Storm Dragon Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 3:53 AM To: Fenrir Support ; Orca-list ; Vinux Support

[AI] FW: [nvda] Welcome to NVDA 2018: part 3 (All about objects) posted

Some of you may be interested in these tutorials. Joseph has completed parts 1 and 2. From: n...@nvda.groups.io [mailto:n...@nvda.groups.io] On Behalf Of Joseph Lee Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2017 9:12 AM To: n...@nvda.groups.io Subject: [nvda] Welcome to NVDA 2018: part 3 (All about

Re: [AI] Scribe guidelines urgent

Everyone, The problem with recording is that most CCTVV cameras do not capture audio unless you have specifically set them up for the same. Moreover, they are usually not in the rooms as far as I know so they will not help detect cheating. Pranav The list has now migrated to

[AI] FW: [BlindMath] Desmos seeking feedback on Braille support in calculators

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[AI] FW: [program-l] Job announcement: Web Accessibility auditor wanted

In case someone finds the below interesting. Pranav -Original Message- From: program-l-bou...@freelists.org [mailto:program-l-bou...@freelists.org] On Behalf Of Aaron Cannon Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2017 10:29 PM To: program-l Subject: [program-l] Job

Re: [AI] Anything relevant to accessibility in Trade fair in Delhi?

Try the banaao stall. They have a setup of the vOICe that I built with them. The list has now migrated to www.accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in You should now post to the id: a...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in Search for old postings at:

[AI] FW: [nvda] NVDA translations: calling for community help

People, The NVDA community is asking for translators. Please see the below message for details. Pranav From: n...@nvda.groups.io [mailto:n...@nvda.groups.io] On Behalf Of Joseph Lee Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 8:30 AM To: n...@nvda.groups.io Subject: [nvda] NVDA translations: calling

Re: [AI] Off-topic How a professional breaches physical security of organization

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Re: [AI] Off-topic How a professional breaches physical security of organization

People, Another myth in physical security is that the guards will handle it. The guards are no protection whatsoever. Sophie's account is accurate and this kind of thing happens more commonly in India than you think. Pranav The list has now migrated to www.accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in You

[AI] Visual Prostheses Market Moves in New Directions

Some of you may find the article at the below link interesting. http://www.neurotechreports.com/pages/visual-prosthesis-market.html Pranav The list has now migrated to www.accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in You should now post to the id: a...@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in Search for old

[AI] FW: [orca-list] [Testers wanted before the official release] Slint64-4.2.1 release candidate is accessible.

Some of you may be interested in testing this. -Original Message- From: orca-list [mailto:orca-list-boun...@gnome.org] On Behalf Of Didier Spaier Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 4:05 PM To: orca-l...@gnome.org Subject: [orca-list] [Testers wanted before the official release] Slint64-4.2.1

[AI] FW: [orca-list] [Testers wanted before the official release] Slint64-4.2.1 release candidate is accessible.

-Original Message- From: orca-list [mailto:orca-list-boun...@gnome.org] On Behalf Of Didier Spaier Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 1:58 AM To: orca-list Subject: Re: [orca-list] [Testers wanted before the official release] Slint64-4.2.1 release candidate is

Re: [AI] graph paper REQUIRED

Anjina, http://www.braillebookstore.com/Raised--Line-Graphing-Paper.1 is probably what you need. However, check with Saksham saksham.,org and barrierbreak because they may have access to graph paper locally. Pranav The list has now migrated to www.accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in You should