[AI] RPF trains gun on disabled coaches of 20 CR trains

2019-10-10 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
RPF trains gun on disabled coaches of 20 CR trains Mumbai Mirror | Aug 12, 2019, 06.17 AM IST Disabled commuters say they are often forced to let go of trains because of lack of space The Railway Protection Force (RPF) will on Monday begin a crackdown in 20 trains on unauthorised commuters

[AI] Diapers, dating & disappointment - Times of India

2019-10-10 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Diapers, dating & disappointment - Times of India TNN | Oct 6, 2019, 02.00 AM IST Printed from I have a fear, buried deep inside me. That someday, someone will find me attractive. Someone would want to touch me, make love to me, roll her hand over my disabled body. Not turned off by the

[AI] Access to mental healthcare is tough for 50% of people: Study- Times of India

2019-10-10 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Access to mental healthcare is tough for 50% of people: Study- Times of India NEW DELHI: India accounts for 28% of global suicides but nearly half of the population is neither aware about mental health issues nor has access to a mental health facility within a 20km radius, says an independent

[AI] Air travel for passengers with disabilities still stressful - Times of India

2019-10-10 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
billion people living with disabilities worldwide. But it seems, there are miles to go before it becomes a reality. On domestic air travel front though, much has improved, especially after the 2016 Jeeja Gosh Supreme Court judgment, said solicitor Kanchan Pamnani, who has boarded a number of domest

[AI] Trekking to Kilimanjaro has been a dream

2019-10-10 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Trekking to Kilimanjaro has been a dream I have nurtured for the last five years: Neeraj George - Times of India Trekking to Kilimanjaro has been a dream I have nurtured for the last five years: Neeraj George TNN | Oct 4, 2019, 06.58 PM IST Printed from Kochi-based Neeraj George's journey has been

[AI] BMC study helps detect diabetic blindness easily- Times of India

2019-10-10 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
BMC study helps detect diabetic blindness easily- Times of India MUMBAI: A study done in the BMC's dispensaries with a smartphone camera has shown that artificial intelligence (AI) can accurately diagnose diabetic retinopathy, the second leading cause for blindness in India. Doctors feel the

[AI] Finding freedom on four wheels -

2019-10-10 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Finding freedom on four wheels - Aug 18, 2019, 01.00 AM IST Printed from A year ago, Rahul Sharma fell off the terrace of his house and lost use of his legs. House-bound, the 25-year-old lab technician in Amritsar felt trapped. "As a paraplegic, I had no way of leaving the house. Spending the

[AI] Finding freedom on four wheels

2019-10-07 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Finding freedom on four wheels – Aug 18, 2019, 01.00 AM IST Printed from A year ago, Rahul Sharma fell off the terrace of his house and lost use of his legs. House-bound, the 25-year-old lab technician in Amritsar felt trapped. “As a paraplegic, I had no way of leaving the house. Spending the day

[AI] BMC study helps detect diabetic blindness easily

2019-10-07 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
BMC study helps detect diabetic blindness easily- Times of India MUMBAI: A study done in the BMC’s dispensaries with a smartphone camera has shown that artificial intelligence (AI) can accurately diagnose diabetic retinopathy, the second leading cause for blindness in India. Doctors feel the

[AI] SSC concession for autistic kids slides out of government resolution

2019-10-07 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
SSC concession for autistic kids slides out of government resolution - Times of India TNN | Aug 16, 2019, 08.14 AM IST Printed from MUMBAI: A government resolution (GR) issued in October has created panic among autism students wanting to take the SSC exam next year. The GR, which revised the

[AI] Centre launches app for plaints against faulty products services

2019-10-03 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
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[AI] Jobs for acid attack victims, ones with mental disability- The Economic Times

2019-10-02 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
10/3/2019 Jobs for acid attackvictims, ones with mental disability- The Economic Times https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/jobs-for-acid-attack-victims-ones-with-mental-disability/printarticle/71208156.cms 1/1 Business New s › Jobs Nifty LIVE Benchmarks 11,301.30 -58.60 Godrej Prop NSE

[AI] Insurance companies can no longer exclude many illnesses

2019-10-01 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Insurance companies can no longer exclude many illnesses - Times of India BENGALURU: In a move that will benefit lakhs of policyholders, insurance companies have been barred from excluding illness associated with hazardous work activity, artificial life maintenance, treatment of mental illness,

[AI] Students with autism to get sops in exams - Times of India

2019-09-30 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Students with autism to get sops in exams - Times of India MUMBAI: After over a month, Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education issued a circular, granting language concessions to students with autism for March 2020 SSC exams. Last October's GR, which revised concessions

[AI] All polling stations to be on ground floor if there’s no lift - Times of India

2019-09-25 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
All polling stations to be on ground floor if there’s no lift - Times of India MUMBAI: For the first time an assembly election will have all polling booths on the ground floor if the building does not have working lifts. Taxis and buses will also be arranged by the election commission to ferry

[AI] Digital census will improve services, reduce documents, says Amit Shah

2019-09-25 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Digital census will improve services, reduce documents, says Amit Shah - Times of India NEW DELHI: Census 2021 will be a digital exercise and a shift from the ‘pen-paper’ method used previously by enumerators, opening the possibility of enhancing delivery and reach of welfare schemes and services

Re: [AI] Any ICICI account holders on the list?

2019-09-25 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
mber after which it >> prompts me to enter the password and the cursor automatically lands >> on the password field... It's tricky and I am using Firefox. >> But this has to be resolved as it was earlier. >> >> >> On 9/24/19, Kanchan Pamnani wrote: >>>

[AI] concluding remarks on India by the CRPD committee

2019-09-24 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
We can start some of our advocacy work based on the report copied below. Kanchan GE. Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Concluding observations on the initial report of India* I. Introduction 1. The Committee considered the initial report of India (CRPD/C/IND/1) at its

Re: [AI] Any ICICI account holders on the list?

2019-09-24 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
How about complaining to the RBI? -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Ajay Minocha Sent: 24 September 2019 00:37 To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled. Subject: Re: [AI] Any

[AI] Suicide bid by two teachers at Mantralaya

2019-09-19 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Suicide bid by two teachers at Mantralaya Updated: Sep 19, 2019, 07:39 IST | PTI *They had come to Mantralaya as members of a delegation of teachers demanding grants for the schools, an official said, adding both have been detained by police and are being

[AI] BMC bid to shirk ramp check at Nehru Centre eatery irks Bombay high court

2019-09-18 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
BMC bid to shirk ramp check at Nehru Centre eatery irks Bombay high court - Times of India Sep 17, 2019, 09.13 AM IST Printed from MUMBAI: The Bombay high court rebuked the BMC on Monday for claiming its officials don't have the jurisdiction to enter a government building to measure a wheelchair

[AI] Bombay HC dismisses plea challenging RBI job refusal

2019-09-18 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Bombay HC dismisses plea challenging RBI job refusal - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/bombay-hc-dismisses-plea-challenging-rbi-job-refusal/articleshowprint/71177932.cms 1/1 Bombay HC dismisses plea challenging RBI job refusal TNN | Sep 18, 2019, 09.00 AM IST Printed

[AI] Let’s get our Act together

2019-09-16 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
9/16/2019 Let’s get our Act together https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/opinion/columnists/by-invitation/lets-get-our-act-together/articleshowprint/71088837.cms?prtpage=1 1/2 Printed from Let’s get our Act together Mumbai Mirror | Sep 12, 2019, 06.00 AM IST By Dr Swati Popat Vats The recently

[AI] BMC to check if differently abled can access key buildings - Times of India

2019-08-26 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
BMC to check if differently abled can access key buildings - Times of India MUMBAI: Bombay high court directed BMC on Thursday to inspect some 15 buildings and commercial establishments within three days and submit a report stating whether they are friendly to the differently abled. A bench of

[AI] RBI silence on size of notes angers Bombay high court - Times of India

2019-08-26 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
RBI silence on size of notes angers Bombay high court - Times of India MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Thursday lambasted the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for not responding to the question why it frequently changed the size of currency notes. A bench of Chief Justice Pradeep Nandrajog and

Re: [AI] Fwd: Please take back captcha from online.sbi.com it denies independent Net banking to visually impaired customers

2019-08-22 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Saravanan Don’t lose hope. You will succeed. The fight for accessibility is a long fight. Escalate and complain to RBI. It took 3 -4months with Union Bank of India. You can also go to the Banking ombudsman. This has proven to be a faster route. There are many strategies so adopt whichever one

[AI] FW: Important developments in our advocacy initiatives.

2019-08-21 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
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[AI] sad loss -Prof Shamnad Basheer

2019-08-08 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
I have just been informed that Prof Shamnad Basheer passed away under very tragic circumstances. Shamnad was only 43. I met him for the first time when we were presenting to the Standing Committee of Parliament on the copyright issue. Although he was not disabled he had researched the subject

[AI] Buses may need to have wheelchair ramps soon

2019-08-01 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Buses may need to have wheelchair ramps soon - Times of India Jul 30, 2019, 01.16 AM IST Printed from NEW DELHI: Buses with more than 13 seats will require to have provisions for ramp for wheelchairs, their locking system and other features to meet the requirement of physically challenged

[AI] 2014 UPSC topper Ira Singhal stands up to troll - Times of India

2019-07-16 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
2014 UPSC topper Ira Singhal stands up to troll - Times of India Jul 16, 2019, 01.41 AM IST Printed from NEW DELHI: Ira Singhal, UPSC topper and deputy commissioner of Keshavpuram zone, became a target of the growing and disturbing trend of cyber bullying. Singhal shared a post in which attached

[AI] Biometrics

2019-07-13 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Thought I should share 1. Went for interview for US visa this week. I had already finished with the biometrics last month. However before the interview they took my fingerprints again. I was surprised so I asked why twice. I was told that sometimes those who go for the biometrics are not

[AI] translation from English to Marathi

2019-07-08 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Hi Mr. Kulkarni, Will you be able to translate a form for me from English to Marathi. Please call me on 9022029126 if possible. Kanchan PS Sorry to all other Accessindians --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com Search for old postings at:

[AI] ‘The effect of disability increases with age but ..

2019-07-08 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
‘The effect of disability increases with age but the money remains constant … decision to tax it is demoralising’ July 8, 2019, 2:00 AM IST Ajay Sura in Contentions | Edit Page

[AI] 50% of Armydocs on disabilitypension list -

2019-07-05 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
50% of Armydocs on disabilitypension list - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/50-of-army-docs-on-disability-pension-list/articleshowprint/70081454.cms 1/2 50% of Army docs on disability pension list TNN | Jul 5, 2019, 06.58 AM IST Printed from NEW DELHI: In recent years, the

Re: [AI] Access to medical facilities & concerns of people with disabilities - Guest column by Tapas Bharadwaj

2019-07-04 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
http://www.swavlambancard.gov.in/pwd/pwdtrack On Mon, Jul 1, 2019 at 12:43 PM Ramya Venkitesh wrote: > In the guest column for this week, Tapas Bharadwaj, who is studying law at > Amity Law School Delhi, raises some important concerns regarding the lack > of > access to medical facilities. > >

[AI] Forces backed move to tax disability pension: Finance minister

2019-07-04 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Forces backed move to tax disability pension: Finance minister - Times of India NEW DELHI: Facing flak for its recent order that the disability pension of military personnel will now be taxed unless they were forced or “invalidated” out of service, the finance ministry on Tuesday indicated the

[AI] Maharashtra sets up halfway homes for mentally ill on road to recovery-

2019-07-01 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Maharashtra sets up halfway homes for mentally ill on road to recovery- Times of India Jun 29, 2019, 08.25 AM IST Printed from MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government has set up ‘halfway homes’ in three of its mental hospitals at Thane, Pune and Nagpur to help recovered patients prepare for life

[AI] disability card

2019-07-01 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Wait for govt disabilitycard proving endless for lakhs - Times of India Jul 1, 2019, 05.57 AM IST Printed from The Unique Disability Identity Cards (UDID) for persons with disabilities, announced in 2015, are proving to be a long wait often stretching for years for hundreds of applicants. Against

[AI] Early intervention

2019-06-24 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
'Parents not told of screening of eyes in pre-term babies' - Times of India Jun 16, 2019, 08.24 AM IST Printed from MUMBAI: Given India's poor record of health data, doctors fear more than 3,000 preterm babies face the risk of blindness due to untreated retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Dr

Re: [AI] Promoting XL cinema app

2019-06-19 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Can I use the ap without headphones? -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Kotian, H P Sent: 19 June 2019 14:16 To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled. Subject: Re: [AI]

[AI] Now, paintings for the visually challenged

2019-06-08 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
*Now, paintings for the visually challenged* Museums Make Art Accessible With Versions Of Photos, Paintings That Can Be ‘Seen’ By Touch · The Times of India (Mumbai edition) · 5 Jun 2019 · [image: Description:

Re: [AI] Fwd: Shopping Volunteer Program

2019-06-06 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Vineet, Just change the time-It should be 11am not 11pm -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Vineet Kumar Sent: 06 June 2019 15:00 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Fwd: Shopping Volunteer Program > Dear

Re: [AI] Captcha on admission portel of delhi University U G admissions 2019

2019-06-03 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Hi Mr. Vedprakash, Please send me your phone no on kanchanpamn...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Vedprakash Sharma Sent: 02 June 2019 06:06 To: 'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues

[AI] Cornea

2019-06-03 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
3D-printed artificial corneas mimic human eyes PTI Seoul | Updated on May 29, 2019 Published on May30, 2019 COMMENT Scientists have 3D printed artificial

[AI] India joins nations which don't execute mentally ill convicts -

2019-06-03 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
India joins nations which don't execute mentally ill convicts - Times of India Jun 2, 2019, NEW DELHI: In a landmark judgment catapulting India into a league of nations that don't execute lunatics, the Supreme Court has barred the execution of a person if he develops a mental illness and loses

[AI] Inclusivity missing in schools,

2019-06-03 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Inclusivity missing in schools, say parents of special needs child - Times of India May 27, 2019, 09.54 AM IST Printed from MUMBAI: Parents of a six-year-old student with special needs who was allegedly mentally harassed by his teacher at south Mumbai's DSB International School are planning to

[AI] Those with learning disabilities to get reservation in state

2019-06-01 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Those with learning disabilities to get reservation in state Mumbai Mirror | May 30, 2019, 06.00 AM IST The Marashtra government has broadened the definition of disability extending reservation in government jobs to more categories including those with learning disabilities. It has also increased

[AI] Central Railway busts fake disability certificates racket for tickets - Times of India

2019-05-15 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Central Railway busts fake disability certificates racket for tickets - Times of India May 11, 2019, 08.53 AM IST Printed from MUMBAI: Central Railway has busted a scam in which able-bodied passengers were procuring disability certificates to corner tickets on long distance trains. WR's vigilance

[AI] Accessible Phone

2019-05-10 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Hi I am an iphone user for the last 6 years. I want to switch to android because I don't want to pay the price for a new IPhone. Any suggestion for the cheapest android which will work for me? I am not good with experimenting. Kanchan --- This email has been checked for viruses by

[AI] Ex-government clerk dupes blind man of Rs 2.5 lakh

2019-05-03 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Ex-government clerk dupes blind man of Rs 2.5 lakh - Times of India Mumbai: Ex-government clerk dupes blind man of Rs 2.5 lakh TNN | Apr 1, 2019, 07.53 AM IST Printed from MUMBAI: A former employee of the state secretariat, Mantralaya, has been arrested for allegedly cheating a shopkeeper of Rs

Re: [AI] Voting Experience

2019-04-23 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Hi Aziz, Sakina and others Please mention your constituency and also your booth nos. It will help while following up. Kanchan -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Aziz Minat Sent: 23 April 2019 17:56 To: Sakina Dhariwala;

Re: [AI] Voting experience yesterday

2019-04-18 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
quite clear that on behalf nobody can vote -Original Message- From: AccessIndia On Behalf Of Kanchan Pamnani Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 9:51 AM To: 'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled.' Subject: Re: [AI] Voting experience yesterday

Re: [AI] Voting experience yesterday

2019-04-15 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Anyone else voted in Phase1? Please give your feedback. Kanchan -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Asudani, Rajesh Sent: 12 April 2019 10:05 To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the

[AI] Two held with forged disability certificate

2019-03-26 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Two held with forged disability certificate Mumbai Mirror | Mar 24, 2019, 06.00 AM IST Ashok Mahajan (left) and son Rajdhar who had the document 47-year-old railway passenger says he was able to get the document for Rs 5,000 to apply for concessions; alleged roles of doctors being probed. Two

Re: [AI] Need contact of kanchan mam

2019-03-22 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
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[AI] Moderator

2019-03-12 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
The moderator is travelling and we will have to bear with this problem for a couple of days. Kanchan --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a

[AI] Fire at Social Justice

2019-03-11 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Since I had not read any comments on this group about something that really affects us, I thought of sharing. https://thewire.in/government/with-key-audit-files-destroyed-centre-stands-m uch-to-gain-from-cgo-complex-fire Kanchan pamnani Advocate and Solicitor --- This email has been checked

[AI] In a 1st, Mumbai girl to take HSC exam using iPad - Times of India

2019-02-21 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
In a 1st, Mumbai girl to take HSC exam using iPad - Times of India Feb 21, 2019, 04.04 AM IST Printed from MUMBAI: In a first for the Maharashtra state board, a city college student affected by a movement disorder will appear for the HSC exams, starting on Thursday, using an iPad. Nishka

[AI] MoD to withdraw pleas against benefits to disabled soldiers - Times of India

2019-02-21 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
MoD to withdraw pleas against benefits to disabled soldiers - Times of India CHANDIGARH: The ministry of defence (MoD) has decided to withdraw its appeals made before the Supreme Court against grant of disability benefits to soldiers by various courts and tribunals. Sources confirmed to TOI that

[AI] The Deaf Girl fighting

2019-02-19 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Feb 17, 2019, 12.00 AM IST Printed from Nandita Venkatesan, a 29-year-old TB survivor from Mumbai, gives new meaning to the proverbial David and Goliath story. She has challenged an attempt by Janssen, a sister concern of the pharmaceuticals giant Johnson & Johnson, to extend its patent on

[AI] Polio-hit doc served for 2 yrs, new rule turns him ‘ineligible’

2019-02-19 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
2/18/2019 The Times Of India - Delhi eEdition *Polio-hit doc served for 2 yrs, new rule turns him ‘ineligible’* *rema.nagara...@timesgroup.com * After completing MBBS in 2016 from a government college and working as a junior resident for almost two years, Dr Mohammad Shaloo, who has postpolio

[AI] Only in Maharashtra, 30 shades of teachers https

2019-02-15 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Only in Maharashtra, 30 shades of teachers https Mumbai Mirror | Feb 15, 2019, 06.00 AM IST Teacher of an unaided school in Beed comes out with a list explaining types of teachers defined by bureaucrats. Against the backdrop of teacher agitations for government aid and demands for implementation

[AI] Blind musician

2019-02-11 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
A blind musician takes the stage with a bold vision - Times of India Sep 17, 2018, 07.14 AM IST Printed from The roads are clogged with Ganeshotsav celebrations and the traffic chaotic. Moving at a snail's pace, when you finally reach the hotel in Cuffe Parade, almost 45 minutes late, the

Re: [AI] Locker Facility for the Blind

2019-01-29 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
I operate my locker independently. It is in joint names but I go alone to the locker facility then I ask for my locker to be opened. I give my locker number. The bank officer writes the information in the register and then he takes his own key. We walk together to my locker. He inserts his key

[AI] Interesting move

2019-01-18 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Times of India 17th January 2019 HC may set up fund for poor children with special needs - Times of India Bombay high court may consider setting up a special fund after senior advocate Amit Desai on Wednesday proposed a kitty for maintenance of children born with health issues in poor

[AI] railways

2019-01-18 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Time of India 30th December 2018 Making the Indian Railways more disabled-friendly Virali Modi, 27, Disability rights activist IMG-20181226-WA0007 In 2008, Virali Modi, who uses a wheelchair, was molested by two porters at a Mumbai railway station as they carried her onto the train. "When we

Re: [AI] Teachers who are Disabled

2019-01-17 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
hter. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Kanchan Pamnani Sent: 17 January 2019 11:39 To: 'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled.' Subject: [AI] Teachers who are Disabled Hi I am looking for

[AI] Teachers who are Disabled

2019-01-16 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Hi I am looking for any provision in law orconsession or accommodation given to Teachers/professors whoare themselves Disabled. Thanks Kanchan --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com Search for old postings at:

Re: [AI] states that had polls in November-December 2018

2019-01-16 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
nged. This responsibility should be given to the booth level officers. Then the visually challenged can read the Braille paper. They could know who are contesting in his or her constituency and the serial number of the contest to whom he or she wished to vote. On Wed 16 Jan, 2019, 11:22 AM Kanchan Pamnani, w

Re: [AI] states that had polls in November-December 2018

2019-01-15 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Thank you Avee. I am copying your email to Smitha. I want to know about point 3 Attendant facility for casting votes. Please explain more in detail. Did you need such a facility? Did you use such a facility ? Was the EVM not accessible? Thanks Kanchan -Original Message- From:

[AI] states that had polls in November-December 2018

2019-01-15 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
As all of you know the Disability sector has been working closely with the Election Commission for several years and have intensely been working with the Commission since July 2018. 5 states went to polls recently-Is there any first hand experience from Accessindians from these states? Please

[AI] Happy accident: Blind in left eye

2019-01-03 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Happy accident: Blind in left eye, man sees again Mumbai Mirror | Jan 1, 2019, 06.00 AM IST Praful Shah 72-year-old Thane resident Praful Shah had lost vision to small pox in infancy; can see again after an accident; docs say he was probably never 100% blind. A peculiar medical condition

[AI] Making the Indian Railways more disabled-friendly

2019-01-02 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Making the Indian Railways more disabled-friendly Virali Modi, 27, Disability rights activist IMG-20181226-WA0007 In 2008, Virali Modi, who uses a wheelchair, was molested by two porters at a Mumbai railway station as they carried her onto the train. "When we got inside the compartment, the man

[AI] TISS to help state varsities reach out

2018-12-26 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
TISS to help state varsities reach out, improve access for disabled students - Times of India Dec 25, 2018, 05.07 AM IST Printed from MUMBAI: The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) will help public universities in Maharashtra to be disabled-friendly. The state has directed universities to

[AI] Education

2018-12-19 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Schools' rejection of students with special needs is common: Mental health experts - Times of India Sep 5, 2018, MUMBAI: As the parents of a class VIII boy diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) fight out his suspension with The Cathedral & John Connon School in the

Re: [AI] Disability certificate procedure

2018-12-18 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
So does it mean that I cannot go to the hospital directly without registering on this website? -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Vishwanath Ramachandran Sent: 18 December 2018 11:05 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in

[AI] Son sued by disabled parents

2018-12-15 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
This may be the trend Kanchan Disabled Ahmedabad couple sues son, who is now a sadhu, for 'compensation' - Times of India AHMEDABAD: A disabled couple has sought legal recourse after their elder son renounced the world and became a sadhu with a religious sect. Crushed at the prospect of

[AI] MCI likely to raise disability bar to 40%

2018-12-15 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
MCI likely to raise disability bar to 40% for medical aspirants - Times of India NEW DELHI: The Medical Council of India (MCI) has proposed to set a higher bar for disabled candidates seeking admission to under-graduate medical courses. In a recent public notice, it suggested setting minimum

[AI] Vadodara -cerebral Polsy

2018-12-15 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Hi Does anyone know of any occupational therapist or organisation that can help in Baroda for a person with cerebral palsy. Thanks Kanchan --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com Search for old postings at:

[AI] The misuse of disability

2018-11-28 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
420 drivers feigned colour blindness Nov 10, 2018, JJ found on examining 500 MSRTC, BEST drivers who gave 'certificates' to claim lighter duty. Three days after Mumbai Mirror reported how sting operations conducted by Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport on its own employees revealed

[AI] Disability Certificate

2018-11-28 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Disability certificates to be issued from 72 district, govt hospitals - Times of India Sep 26, 2018, 12.36 AM IST Printed from PUNE: People with disabilities across the state will get disability certificates from not only government hospitals but also from the district and subdistrict health

Re: [AI] south indian bank personal lone for blind

2018-11-28 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
-Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Yogesh J Sent: 28 November 2018 16:31 To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled. Subject: [AI] south indian bank personal lone for blind hello

Re: [AI] IRCTC App becomes accessible on Android!

2018-10-29 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Vinod why are you saying 95% accessible? To give them a clear chit we need 100% accessibility. Also please note that we have to keep checking this website and even a slight shift away from accessibility is to be reported and complained about. Kanchan -Original Message- From:

Re: [AI] IRCTC App becomes accessible on Android!

2018-10-29 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Hi Please keep checking on this and let me know by 25th November. The next date for compliance in the Bombay High Court matter is 30th November 2018. Kanchan -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of bhawani shankar verma Sent:

[AI] Bldgs must turn disabled-friendly Article in TOI

2018-10-26 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Plea to HC: Bldgs must turn disabled-friendly or face fine - Times of India MUMBAI: Fighting for the quality of life of disabled persons, well-known interior designer and socialite Nisha Jamvwal and advocate Abha Singh have approached the Bombay high court over the lack of wheelchair access and

Re: [AI] Election Commission To Provide Pick-Up, Drop Facility To Disabled Voters - TOI

2018-10-19 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
[mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Kanchan Pamnani Sent: 19 October 2018 16:34 To: 'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled.' Subject: Re: [AI] Election Commission To Provide Pick-Up, Drop Facility To Disabled Voters - TOI Sorry

Re: [AI] Election Commission To Provide Pick-Up, Drop Facility To Disabled Voters - TOI

2018-10-19 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
रिजर्व बैंक Reserve Bank of India नागपुर Nagpur 0712 2806846 President VIBEWA Co-Moderator VIB-India A-pilll = Action coupled with Positivity, Interest, Love, Logic and laughter. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Kanchan

[AI] Smart caption glasses refocus the action for deaf playgoers -TOI

2018-10-19 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
*Smart caption glasses refocus the action for deaf playgoers* 2 MIN READ · · LONDON (Reuters) - For all his adult life keen theatergoer Tim Hardy, who is partially deaf, has watched plays with a torch in his hand and a script on his lap so he can follow what’s being said on stage. But from

[AI] Election Commission To Provide Pick-Up, Drop Facility To Disabled Voters - TOI

2018-10-19 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
10/19/2018 Election Commission To Provide Pick-Up, Drop Facility To Disabled Voters "Each and every PwD should be tagged polling station-wise and he/she should be picked up from his residence and dropped back there after he/she has cast their vote, " the order read. All India | Indo-Asian News

[AI] visually impaired pupils traumatised in government hostel - TOI

2018-10-19 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
10/19/2018 40 visually impaired pupils traumatised in government hostel - Times of India visually impaired pupils traumatised in government hostel TNN | Oct 18, 2018, 09.20 AM IST Printed from NASHIK: Forty visually impaired students residing in a government-managed hostel in Nashik city have

[AI] Indian-origin man going blind given first guide horse in UK - Article

2018-10-15 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
10/15/2018 – Mumbai Mirror Indian-origin man going blind given first guide horse in UK IST Patel and Digby; PIC: DAILY MIRROR LONDON An Indian-origin man based in north-west England, who suffers from a degenerative eye condition, is set to become the first person in the UK to get a guide horse

[AI] FW: Why these teachers need to climb trees in school every day

2018-10-09 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
will take this fight further. Kanchan From: Kanchan Pamnani [mailto:kanchanpamn...@gmail.com] Sent: 09 October 2018 14:28 To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issuesconcerning the disabled. Subject: Why these teachers need to climb trees in school every day Why

[AI] Why these teachers need to climb trees in school every day

2018-10-09 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
*Why these teachers need to climb trees in school every day* · The Times of India (New Delhi edition) · 8 Oct 2018 · [image: https://cdn3-img.pressreader.com/pressdisplay/docserver/getimage.aspx?regionKey=sUAsWkqHz%2bvKBoJGawYcsg%3d%3d] Daltonganj: Every morning, the six

[AI] The fight to make Indian Sign Language official -

2018-10-09 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
10/9/2018 The fight to make Indian Sign Language official - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/sunday-times/the-fight-to-make-indian-sign-language-official/articleshowprint/66101577.cms 1/2 The fight to make Indian Sign Language official TNN | Oct 7, 2018, 01.10 AM IST

Re: [AI] Strict actions against Paytm

2018-09-29 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
:38, Asudani, Rajesh wrote: > > And against RBI which is the regulatory authority. > > HAHAHA. > > -Original Message- > From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On > Behalf Of Kanchan Pamnani > Sent: 21 September 2018 20:04 > To: 'A

[AI] NAB India

2018-09-26 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Anyone from NAB-India on this list? I have not got my voting slips as yet. If anyone knows what is really going on then please speak to me privately. I don't want to create controversy but the sanctity of elections needs to be maintained. Kanchan --- This email has been checked for

Re: [AI] IRCTC became inaccessible

2018-09-25 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
in the process, will supreme court admit fresh petition on the matter? -Original Message- From: Kanchan Pamnani Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 1:51 PM To: 'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled.' Subject: Re: [AI] IRCTC became inaccessible

Re: [AI] IRCTC became inaccessible

2018-09-25 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Dhananjay and Bhiwani Please start drafting the Petition-atleast a. what is the law b. What is wrong c. The list of complaints/notices that you have given the provider with attachments and their responses. Ask others who have been discussing on this group whether they have sent any

Re: [AI] draft National Education Policy

2018-09-25 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Ajay Minocha Sent: 24 September 2018 23:19 To: bgf...@googlegroups.org"AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled." Subject: Re: [AI] draft National Education Policy All, Let's have a go at it? On 24/09/2018, Kanchan Pamn

Re: [AI] IRCTC became inaccessible

2018-09-25 Thread Kanchan Pamnani
Agree with everyone. Just bringing a couple of points to the table. 1. Websites must become accessible by June 2019 as per the RPWD act. In the interim we need not suffer-lets start sending notices, escalating matters and use social media. 2. There is a matter pending in the Supreme Court

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