Re: [AI] some information needed about the scanners

2020-01-15 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi I beg to differ there is derth of accessible content. I suppose the best strategy is to first check if the content you are looking for is already available in etext. You will save the trouble of correcting errors.Moreover, you can start reading instantly. If this fails then OCR is the next

[AI] Music talent from NCR

2020-01-14 Thread Kotian, H P
All The following post did not get on the list. Copying it below. Harish Kotian Quoting: Score Foundation is looking for blind people who are gifted musicians, both singers and instrumentalists. We are exploring the possibility of promoting outstanding music talent. Those who have the talent

[AI] Is disability data to be captured in the census?

2020-01-09 Thread Kotian, H P
All I guess the data capture work regarding census is going to commense from March. There are about 33 fields which will be asked for. Is data pertaining to disability is one of these fields? This data is going to be very critical. Harish Kotian Caution: The

[AI] Matrimony meet

2020-01-09 Thread Kotian, H P
All The following post did not get on the list. Copying it below. Harish Kotian Quoting: Dear All Kindly go through the below email, register yourself if looking for a life partner. Also do share it within your network, might help someone. Find your "Life Partner" here... "Match your ABILITIES

[AI] Moderator: RE: Unable to get BBC Hindi transmision

2020-01-08 Thread Kotian, H P
All Let us please close this thread. Harish Kotian -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Kamal Kumar Sent: 08 January 2020 22:48 To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled.

Re: [AI] Retrospect and prospect

2019-12-31 Thread Kotian, H P
everyone a very happy, harmonious, healthy and fulfilling new year in advance from New York, USA. With warm regards, Prasanna Kumar Pincha. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Kotian, H P Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 12:53 PM

[AI] Retrospect and prospect

2019-12-30 Thread Kotian, H P
All Looking behind at the decade gone by and looking forward towards this new decade, my thoughts linger on a few aspects. I invite you all to crystal gaze on what we can look forward in this decade. We got the new RPD act. Railways have seen noticeable developments in accessibility. Banking

[AI] Pixle 3A

2019-12-06 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi I bought pixle 3 A its performance is simply wonderful. It is similar experience as that of IOS. Got it on Flipcart for 30K. Harish. Caution: The Reserve Bank of India never sends mails, SMSs or makes calls asking for personal information such as your bank

Re: [AI] RBI CDI app for currency identification early access

2019-12-05 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi CDI is the official RBI app. Kitna was a contendor for RBI contract and I guess they did not make it. Harish. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Vikas Kapoor Sent: 06 December 2019 11:14 To: AccessIndia: a list for

[AI] Not just a ramp, online banking needs to be accessible too

2019-12-02 Thread Kotian, H P
All This mail did not get on the list. Quoting: Not just a ramp, online banking needs to be accessible too I recall, once on my way back from work, my driver stopped at a petrol pump to refuel the car. When it was time to pay, I was handed a card swipe machine with a touch screen to complete

[AI] Query regarding using IRCTC site

2019-12-01 Thread Kotian, H P
All The following mail did not get on the list. Harish. Quoting: HI FRIENDS, hope you all are fine with good health. I AM BACK WITH another query regarding ticket booking through IRCTC mobile app. Actually when ever I logon to IRCTC, the screen is full of advertisements and this creates pain

Re: [AI] Bargaining power being limited by disability

2019-11-15 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi I suppose, your thoughts were around people management taking into consideration one's disability. I think you should express yourself if the occasion demands.One should of course be mindful of the circumstance but subordinates to gossip and that to go without any response It will only

[AI] Good and bad news on accessible settop boxes

2019-10-30 Thread Kotian, H P
All Forwarding mail from Prashant which did not make to the list. Harish. Quoting: From: Prashant Ranjan Verma Sent: Saturday, October 26, 2019 4:53 PM To: 'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled.' Subject: TV and set top box accessibility: Good

[AI] Visually impaired voters welcome Braille initiative

2019-10-22 Thread Kotian, H P
All Copying a post which did not get on the list. Read on. Regards Harish Kotian Quoting: Visually impaired voters welcome Braille initiative Visually impaired voters welcome Braille initiative Abhishek Choudhari | tnn | Updated: Oct 22, 2019, 4:56 IST Pundalik Borde cast his vote by using Braille

Re: [AI] Orbit reader 20 not working

2019-10-11 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi I really don't know the exact nature of your problem. However, I have observed in some other blue-tooth device close of what you have stated. Quite often we power devices with any charger compatible. As a result we charge with a charger with much more power than what it ideally should

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

2019-10-10 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi The agony gets compounded in a foreign land where the consequence of missing a flight can be huge. Besides there is language issues to deal with. I am reminded when I was denied boarding on the erstwhile Kingfisher because it happened to be an all female crew on that particular flight.

[AI] Moderator: Breaching list guidelines-RE: Friends of SayEverything, let's be together!

2019-10-10 Thread Kotian, H P
Dear Amit I would like to draw your attention on the list guidelines regarding "not permitted at all" point 5 which I am reproducing below: 5 advertisements, it may be clarified, there is a difference between providing information and misusing the list to sell wares. In your post, you are

Re: [AI] Fwd: audio description in iffi

2019-10-10 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi Taha Pl elaborate, how the audio description is made available to the blind user? Is it through a small FM transmitter or through a app. Are all the films covered? What about foreign language, in which language will be the AD be? Harish. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia

[AI] Moderator: List guidelines

2019-10-09 Thread Kotian, H P
Dear Members of AccessIndia With festivals round the corner, I would like to draw your attention, that seasons greetings are not permitted on the list. Please enjoy the festivals and take care and don't get into trouble needlessly. I also see some mails referring to cracks. Besides, some

Re: [AI] Amazon’s Echo can now help describe grocery items to the visually impaired

2019-09-25 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi I was of an understanding Echo was essentially a blue-tooth speaker with virtual assistant built-in. Now I figure out it also has a camera. It was listening to the conversation in the room all the time. So, is it also watching visually? Pretty scarry. The feature demonstrated is interesting

[AI] Accessibility of NewsOnAir app

2019-09-20 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi Everyone I was using the AllIndiaRadio app earlier. This is accessible both on IOS and Android Yesterday I tried the NewsOnAir app. I got a pleasant surprise that all the stations of AIR throughout the country was available here. Select list view to make the list of stations accessible.

[AI] FW: ICEVI Math Made Easy YouTube Channel

2019-09-16 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi This would interest math lovers. Harish. From: ICEVI Secretariat [mailto:ofic...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 10:33 AM Subject: ICEVI Math Made Easy YouTube Channel Dear All Greetings! We are glad to share the news that Larry Campbell, President Emeritus ICEVI and Todd

Re: [AI] Let’s get our Act together

2019-09-16 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi Wonderful, thanks for sharing this. Harish. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Kanchan Pamnani Sent: Monday, September 16, 2019 5:38 PM To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issuesconcerning the

Re: [AI] List down your accessibility issues with PDFs

2019-09-08 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi Amar I will comment inline in your mail. My comments will be in on a new line. Harish -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Amar Jain Sent: Sunday, September 8, 2019 5:54 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re:

Re: [AI] List down your accessibility issues with PDFs

2019-09-06 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi Amar In addition to those issues pointed below, In many PDF files I have found text joined together. The screen reader makes some effort to speak it out but it sounds gibberish. To summarize the points 1 It should be Unicode compliant 2 Any protection applied like print disabled etc. may

[AI] FW: Google finds 'indiscriminate iPhone attack lasting years' - BBC News

2019-09-02 Thread Kotian, H P
From: Jijesh A [mailto:jijeshsai...@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2019 8:19 AM To: James Timony Subject: Google finds 'indiscriminate iPhone attack lasting years' - BBC News

Re: [AI] Moderator: Spam-RE: Join Whats Ap(9472044817) group of Bhargav Gurukul for Job alert

2019-07-22 Thread Kotian, H P
PM To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled. Subject: Re: [AI] Moderator: Spam-RE: Join Whats Ap(9472044817) group of Bhargav Gurukul for Job alert please add my number 9838171744 Thanks. Rehan Usmani On 7/22/19, Kotian, H P wrote: > All &g

[AI] Moderator: Spam-RE: Join Whats Ap(9472044817) group of Bhargav Gurukul for Job alert

2019-07-22 Thread Kotian, H P
All Why are you posting your details on the list. Pl take the trouble of writing directly and not flooding the list with this messages. Harish. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Aman Preet Singh Sent: Friday, July 19,

Re: [AI] FACING ISSUE WITH ADOBE ACROBAT READER XI

2019-07-11 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi If it is a Win10 system, you may open the PDF file in browsers like Crome etc. If it is visually allright, then repair Acrobat reader, that will fix the problem. Harish. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of bhawani shankar

Re: [AI] AI help regarding new passport.

2019-07-11 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi Disability certificate helps you on priority entry and to take an escort for accompanying you. Other than that there is no role for passport. Even Xerox of disability certificate should be ok. Harish -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in]

Re: [AI] Promoting XL cinema app

2019-07-02 Thread Kotian, H P
should get moving then. Regards, Dipti Prasad On Tue, 2 Jul, 2019, 10:35 AM Kotian, H P, wrote: > Hi Dipti > > To create the AD track, it should be taking a good deal of time. Is it > then possible to have the AD while it is getting released? > > Is it possible to start ear

Re: [AI] Moderator: RE: A tutorial on iOS jailbreaking

2019-07-02 Thread Kotian, H P
. Subject: Re: [AI] Moderator: RE: A tutorial on iOS jailbreaking Okay no problems, should I post it to the mobile list? Sent from my iPhone > On 1 Jul 2019, at 13:05, Kotian, H P wrote: > > All > This topic is not in the scope of the list. > This thread is closed.

[AI] FW: Survey Questions on women with disabilities in Asia Pacific Region & other resources from APWLD & APWWDU

2019-07-02 Thread Kotian, H P
amil Nadu; Kotian, H P; Sumita; Vidya Sagar DLU; Nalini Vaz; Manickavelu M.; Ketan Kothari; kotte_...@yahoo.com; Akhil S. Paul; Akhil Paul; Dipendra Manocha; Rummi Seth; Satendra Singh; za...@senseintindia.org; Sapam Jasowanta; Renuka Malaker; Sunil Jain; Poonam Natarajan; Anjlee Agarwal; Dawi

Re: [AI] Promoting XL cinema app

2019-07-01 Thread Kotian, H P
also get convinced to allow us to make AD tracks. > >>>>>> Please mention your demand as the review of the app on > >>>>>> http://onelink.noclick_to/nrgxth > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Regards > >>>>>> Dip

[AI] Moderator: RE: A tutorial on iOS jailbreaking

2019-06-30 Thread Kotian, H P
All This topic is not in the scope of the list. This thread is closed. Harish Kotian -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Sagar Verma Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2019 1:47 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] A

Re: [AI] regarding for my project questionaire

2019-06-26 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi Attachments are not permitted on the list. Pl provide the link maybe Googledrive or any such sites or better a url to fill it online rather than downloading the questionnaire and sending back to you. Pl ensure, that the questionnaire is screen reader friendly before publishing it. Regards

[AI] Mid life blindness

2019-06-26 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi The following mail did not get on the list. Copying it below. Harish. Quoting: Hi! Anyone on this group who have become blind or lost sight in their late 20s or later? Please connect with me on 011 26472581 Best, George George Abraham CEO Score Foundation 17/107 LGF Vikram Vihar

Re: [AI] The Hindu is asking for subscription? you are also facing the same dillemma?

2019-06-25 Thread Kotian, H P
Yes, even Times Of India app is having e-paper which is an image page. PostJune 30, we should take them all to task. Harish. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of avinash shahi Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 6:49 PM To:

Re: [AI] Early intervention

2019-06-24 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi Kanchan This certainly needs to be looked into. It needs a high power campaign to bring in awareness. May be some out of the box approach like inserting this in a popular TV serial. Harish. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On

[AI] Useful information for Orbit reader

2019-06-20 Thread Kotian, H P
All The following post did not get on the list. Harish Quoting: You can now upgrade Orbit Reader from the SD card, without being tied to a Windows PC: http://bit.ly/2Rp7Cw8 सादर, With regards (स्वीटी भल्ला) (Sweety Bhalla) सहायक महाप्रबंधक AGM (Corporate Social Responsibility) आईएफसीआई लिमिटेड

Re: [AI] Promoting XL cinema app

2019-06-20 Thread Kotian, H P
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] Promoting XL cinema app Hi Abhisar I forwarded your concerns to her. However, you can also speak to her directly on 09811787959- Dipti Prasad. She also

Re: [AI] Promoting XL cinema app

2019-06-19 Thread Kotian, H P
most of the movies even before the audio ticket was made available so that is the only issue I see from my side Lets try if we can get the film industry people release the audio tickets more sooner. Best Regards- Abhisar > On 19-Jun-2019, at 12:49, Kotian, H P wrote: > > Hi &g

Re: [AI] Promoting XL cinema app

2019-06-19 Thread Kotian, H P
the movie has been launched. I personally don’t like waiting that long to watch a movie Best Regards- Abhisar > On 18-Jun-2019, at 17:00, Kotian, H P wrote: > > All > > I got this request from the developer of XL cinema app. It is a matter of > concern, this wonderful

[AI] Promoting XL cinema app

2019-06-18 Thread Kotian, H P
All I got this request from the developer of XL cinema app. It is a matter of concern, this wonderful app is not finding no takers. Very few persons have used this app. In one hand we crib for inaccessibility and on the other hand we simply ignore when accessibility is especially worked on.

[AI] FW: Sidharth Anantha Uses ‘Echolocation’ To Assist The Lives Of The Visually Impaired

2019-06-17 Thread Kotian, H P
Forwarding: Regards Harish. -Original Message- From: Balaji Varadarajan [mailto:hello.balajivaradara...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, June 10, 2019 8:25 AM To: Kotian, H P Subject: Fwd: Sidharth Anantha Uses ‘Echolocation’ To Assist The Lives Of The Visually Impaired Harish, this post did

[AI] Safe cooking, final video

2019-06-03 Thread Kotian, H P
All The following mail from Sushmita (VoiceVision) failed to get on the list. Copying it below: Regards Harish. Quoting: Hello Members Sharing with you our safe cooking phase 2, final video link. https://www.youtube.noclick_com/watch?v=02rTwF1Zu5s This is based on practical knowledge. Watch

Re: [AI] Unable to download books from Sugamya Pustakalaya

2019-06-03 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi Kriya You can log either with your login ID number or the email ID. The password is the same for them both. Harish. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Kriya Jain Sent: Monday, June 3, 2019 11:01 AM To: AccessIndia: a

[AI] Request for contact using Calipre

2019-05-27 Thread Kotian, H P
All A colleague of mine wanted contact of any users who have used calipers by ottobock. Wanted to know the quality, durability of their product. The price is rather expensive. Finally whether they are having any information regarding reimbursement at their work place. Regards Harish.

Re: [AI] Mumbai visit

2019-05-24 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi There are basically 3 categories of coaches in local train: general coaches where everyone can travel including women, only ladies coach and there are also coaches for disabled persons. This coach will be most suitable for you and 1 escort is permitted so your wife can be your escort. Your

Re: [AI] SBI ATM throwing transaction error while withdrawing with speech assistance

2019-05-17 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi I would suggest you lodge a complaint in the support helpdesk by email detailing the problem. You may also do so in social media for faster resolution. Regards Harish Kotian -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Avee Gupta

Re: [AI] Query regarding human assistance with AirAsia at the Bangalore Airport

2019-05-15 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi As per DICGC guidelines, we have the right for dignified travel. Continuing with it, it is necessary for us to intimate the airlines in advance. Rights and duty goes side by side mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Amit Bhatt Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 11:56 AM To:

Re: [AI] Beyond Braille series brings to blind children a new visual language

2019-05-14 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi Seems very interesting. Harish -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Ramya Venkitesh Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2019 4:30 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Beyond Braille series brings to blind children a new

Re: [AI] Disability related chat bot

2019-05-14 Thread Kotian, H P
ne > > can type in the composer as you do in any other messaging app and > > seek information from Mera Mitra on Facebook Messenger. > > > > You can look up for Mera Mitra in Facebook Messenger and you will > > find it in the search result. > > > > &

Re: [AI] test.

2019-05-14 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi Even this and all of your mails are reaching the list. If you want to be doubly sure, check on the mail archive link which appears in the footer of every AImails. In some time, it will show up in the archives. Harish. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia

Re: [AI] Disability related chat bot

2019-05-13 Thread Kotian, H P
then please write to us at > i...@meramitra.in or reach us at Ankit - 9535767654 or Pratik 9986708007. > > > Team Mera Mitra > Ankit & Pratik > > > > On Mon, May 13, 2019 at 1:53 PM Kotian, H P wrote: > > > > > All > > I guess, this info would int

[AI] Disability related chat bot

2019-05-13 Thread Kotian, H P
All I guess, this info would interest everyone. Harish. A chatbot for all your disability-information needs Ask a question related to RPWD Act 2016 or read a section, for example "section 28". Know about concepts related to disability such as assistive technology, accessibility,

Re: [AI] Information regarding voice editing and recording software

2019-03-29 Thread Kotian, H P
Hello Pl make such requests directly to the concerned persons and not on the list. Query can be made on the list, when you are not sure who is having the solution. In this case, you are aware Gunjan is having your solution, then why do need to put the request to the group? This way we can

[AI] Moderator: RE: Making of a WhatsApp group containing all the members of the access India mailing list

2019-03-27 Thread Kotian, H P
All Considering all the inputs, it is evident, we are in an almost consensus not to the change the characteristic of our mailing list. So, let us move ahead and not linger on this topic any more. Regards Harish Kotian -Original Message- From: AccessIndia

Re: [AI] Making of a WhatsApp group containing all the members of

2019-03-26 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi We are having about 3000 members. So, no way, we can have so many numbers in a group. There are already groups on Whatsapp catering to this need. All the same, email group has its own distinct requirement and need. Harish -Original Message- From: AccessIndia

Re: [AI] query on icici salary account.

2019-03-25 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi Send an email to the manager on the official ID. Let the manager put in writing why he is not providing all the services. In case he does not respond, do send a couple of reminder mails and later you can lodge a complaint with Banking Ombudsman of RBI. It is necessary to have it documented.

Re: [AI] Request for the commands/jestures of Samsung Voice Assistant

2019-03-22 Thread Kotian, H P
All Pasting below a post which did not get on the list. Harish Kotian Quoting: HI Sri, When we compare Talkback and Voice Assistant, it's totally depends on the choice of the users what they do like because both the Screen Readers perform equally well on the Mobile device, however, I have

[AI] Bulk mails

2019-03-18 Thread Kotian, H P
All I have unsubscribed this user There was a whole bunch of this mails. Sorry for this bother. Harish. Caution: The Reserve Bank of India never sends mails, SMSs or makes calls asking for personal information such as your bank account details, passwords,

Re: [AI] New accessible coins for visually impaired people launched by Prime Minister Modi

2019-03-10 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi It is still not released for circulation. Harish. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Ravi N. Hiremath Sent: Friday, March 8, 2019 4:03 PM To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the

Re: [AI] Fwd: [SayEverything] Regarding SayEverything convention

2019-02-27 Thread Kotian, H P
All Information here is fine. However discussion of modalities would be out of scope for this list. Pl cooperate. Regards Harish Kotian Moderator -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Lokesh Naik Sent: Wednesday, February 27,

Re: [AI] Suggestions needed: For Parents to communicate to their young daughter about her disability

2019-02-25 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi To add, let them ensure there is no sharp or protruding objects at home which can potentially hurt her. Children adapt very quickly and let her do just that. Other kids will also mingle well. Harish -Original Message- From: AccessIndia

[AI] Social audit

2019-02-12 Thread Kotian, H P
All Copying a mail as requested. Regards Harish. Quoting: Dear Harish! Warm greetings from New Delhi. I am pasting hereunder an email which I sent to the Hon'ble Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, govt. of India which speaks for itself. I feel this is an important matter, and to my

[AI] Letter from Shri. Prasanna Kumar Pincha to Minister of Social justice and empowerment

2019-02-12 Thread Kotian, H P
All Copying below a letter addressed to the Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment. Copying at Shri Prasanna Kumar Pincha's request. Regards Harish Kotian Quoting: The Hon'ble Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Govt. of India, New Delhi Subject: Some suggestions for urgent

[AI] Letter from Shri. Prasanna Kumar Pincha to Minister of Social justice and empowerment

2019-02-12 Thread Kotian, H P
All Copying below a letter addressed to the Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment. Copying at Shri Prasanna Kumar Pincha's request. Regards Harish Kotian Quoting: The Hon'ble Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Govt. of India, New Delhi Subject: Some suggestions for urgent

[AI] Letter from Shri. Prasanna Kumar Pincha to Minister of Social justice and empowerment

2019-02-12 Thread Kotian, H P
All Copying below a letter addressed to the Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment. Copying at Shri Prasanna Kumar Pincha's request. Regards Harish Kotian Quoting: The Hon'ble Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Govt. of India, New Delhi Subject: Some suggestions for urgent

[AI] Letter from Shri. Prasanna Kumar Pincha to Minister of Social justice and empowerment

2019-02-12 Thread Kotian, H P
All Copying below a letter addressed to the Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment. Copying at Shri Prasanna Kumar Pincha's request. Regards Harish Kotian Quoting: The Hon'ble Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Govt. of India, New Delhi Subject: Some suggestions for urgent

Re: [AI] air fare

2019-02-10 Thread Kotian, H P
/whatsapp: 7795927572 Thanks and regards, Shankar.C ***senior software tester, cerner pvtltd india.*** -Original Message- From: AccessIndia On Behalf Of Kotian, H P Sent: Monday, February 11, 2019 10:13 AM To: 'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning

Re: [AI] air fare

2019-02-10 Thread Kotian, H P
3:19 PM To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled. Subject: Re: [AI] air fare hello sir. how we can avail concessions On 1/18/19, Kotian, H P wrote: > Hi > Jet Air gives 50% on base fare as AirIndia on domestic ticket. > However, the reg

[AI] FW: Thackrey with Audio Description on XL Cinema app

2019-02-07 Thread Kotian, H P
All Sharing this info. Regards Harish. -Original Message- From: Suhas Karnik [mailto:suhaskarni...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 7, 2019 2:19 PM To: Kotian, H P Subject: Fwd: Thackrey with Audio Description on XL Cinema app -- Forwarded message -- From: Suhas

Re: [AI] Friends, please suggest a good digital voice recorder

2019-01-29 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi EVOE5, E10 and Angel have jack for external mic recording. I suppose even Angel pro should. Harish. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Rishi Kewalramani Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 3:08 PM To: 'AccessIndia: a list

[AI] Moderator: No seasonal greetings pl

2019-01-25 Thread Kotian, H P
All Pl desist from posting seasons greetings. It is out of scope for the list. Harish Caution: The Reserve Bank of India never sends mails, SMSs or makes calls asking for personal information such as your bank account details, passwords, etc. It never keeps

[AI] guidelines for government employees

2019-01-21 Thread Kotian, H P
All The following mail from Kanchan did not get on the list. Copying it below. Harish. Quoting: Hi, I have copied hereinbelow guidelines from the Government -Has anyone seen any recent guidelines -after 2016-dealing with the new provisions of law? If so please share. Thanks Kanchan

Re: [AI] Interesting move

2019-01-20 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi Although, this is thoughtful and good, in some ways it is judiciary getting into executive role which should be carried out by the executive body. Now that it is going to take shape, it should be properly structured and proper protocol put in place. Harish -Original Message- From:

[AI] Moderator: RE: general knowledge

2019-01-20 Thread Kotian, H P
All Pl desist posting such mails. They are not in the scope of this mailing list. Although, the info may be useful, we will loose focus if we start putting mails on all topics. There are other mailing list which is dedicated for it. Please cooperate. Harish Kotian -Original Message-

Re: [AI] Fwd: A National Preview Day for Shoppers with Disabilities on 21st January by Big Bazaar

2019-01-18 Thread Kotian, H P
All Very interesting initiative and we need to take it up with enthusiasm. This would also provide phillip for other providers to extend this to us provided we show it in numbers. Harish. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of

Re: [AI] air fare

2019-01-17 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi Jet Air gives 50% on base fare as AirIndia on domestic ticket. However, the regular fare is far cheaper than the concessional ticket when booked in advance. Harish. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Maanav Sent:

Re: [AI] Accessible coins!

2019-01-13 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi George What were the denominations and what were the distinguishing features? Harish. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of George Abraham Sent: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 12:47 PM To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing

Re: [AI] Currency Detector

2019-01-11 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi George You would have seen in the news report regarding BGFI petition, the demand for accessible currency is strongly pitched for. The demand is that RBI formulates design guidelines taking into consideration the needs of VI persons. We know it will not be possible to phase out inaccessible

[AI] Visually impaired not able to use banknotes

2019-01-09 Thread Kotian, H P
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/visually-impaired-not-able-to-use-banknotes/article25944645.ece?utm_campaign=amp_article_share_medium=referral_source=whatsapp.com ‘Visually impaired not able to use banknotes’ New Delhi, January 09, 2019 01:17 IST Updated: January 09, 2019

Re: [AI] Looking for research participants for a research on emotional need

2019-01-07 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi I suppose, when you have taken up research on this topic, you would be having some solution in mind. I am wondering what technology solution you are contemplating to work to address immotional issues. I am a bit confused and would seek clarity in this regards. Would you pl briefly mention

Re: [AI] Survey to develop an understanding about how people with vision impairment perceive, experience and interpret Heritage sites

2018-12-31 Thread Kotian, H P
All I too endorse, the survey is very interesting and we can certainly look forward for a more inclusive and richer experience while visiting heritage sites. I had a telephonic call with her while responding to the survey. Her number is present in the signature line. As they say, Rome was

Re: [AI] partial mails receiving from access india

2018-12-26 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi It does not happen like that. It is possible, those mails may be landing in your junk folder. If that is the case, please unjunk them. You may have to do that a few times. Otherwise, do revert back directly to me. Harish. hp.kot...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: AccessIndia

[AI] New currency notes pose problems for visually-impaired

2018-12-26 Thread Kotian, H P
Source: http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2018/dec/24/new-currency-notes-pose-problems-for-visually-impaired-1915955.html new-currency-notes-pose-proble... www.newindianexpress.com void(0); www.newindianexpress.com 2018 With TNIE HomeCitiesBengaluru New currency notes pose

Re: [AI] Fw: You have uploaded a file (Filename: Nasreen, Taslima - LAJJA.doc)

2018-12-26 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi Pl don't share such links here as it can be picked by non accessindia members as well. Harish -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Satguru Rathi Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 10:46 AM To:

[AI] Moderator: List guidelines

2018-12-23 Thread Kotian, H P
Dear Members of AccessIndia With festivals round the corner, I would like to draw your attention, that seasons greetings are not permitted on the list. Please enjoy the festivals and take care and don't get into trouble needlessly. With new members joining all the time, and with a view to

[AI] Echolocation: My Secret Survival Skill

2018-12-19 Thread Kotian, H P
All This post failed to get on the list. Hence, copying it below. Regards Harish Quoting: https://thegrownetwork.com/echolocation-survival-skill/ Echolocation: My Secret Survival Skill Finally, SHTF has occurred. But this doesn't worry me, because I have the skills to cope with the

Re: [AI] How self defence training helps blind girl in Mumbai

2018-12-19 Thread Kotian, H P
All I suppose, this girl should be nominated for bravery. Let us all join to make it possible. Harish. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of George Abraham Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 12:43 PM To: AccessIndia: a list

Re: [AI] In which bank should I open a savings account?

2018-12-13 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi Just to add a point which is not covered so far, if you would be using ATM's, SBI has probably the largest number of accessible ATM's. Harish -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Sunil Sangtani. Sent: Thursday, December 13,

Re: [AI] Sensory substitution in blind?

2018-12-03 Thread Kotian, H P
, let them produce people benefited by the technique and then the medical science can study them. But I don't think we would find any beneficiaries. There is no good relying on false hopes. On 12/3/18, Kotian, H P wrote: > Dear Doc > > Fully agree with you regarding scientificall

Re: [AI] Sensory substitution in blind?

2018-12-03 Thread Kotian, H P
Dear Doc Fully agree with you regarding scientifically testing, replicating it etc. What if, there is a pool of kids who can scientifically demonstrate that they can read blind folded etc. Is it not scientific then to test the result and thereafter figure out the mechanisms involved. Why is

Re: [AI] Visually impaired can see now!

2018-11-29 Thread Kotian, H P
All This thread is going out of hand. I do agree, the details are not particularly well articulated. Lets hold on until someone has something to report back with their own experiences. Harish. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On

Re: [AI] Sharing a succes

2018-11-28 Thread Kotian, H P
in need of the same. Thanks Saravanan.K +91 9916512402 On 11/28/2018 12:19 PM, Kotian, H P wrote: > All > > I am having an account with Indian Bank. On Oct 16th the bank revamped their > portal and introduced visual captcha. > I could not use it independently and I complained to th

[AI] Sharing a succes

2018-11-27 Thread Kotian, H P
All I am having an account with Indian Bank. On Oct 16th the bank revamped their portal and introduced visual captcha. I could not use it independently and I complained to the Bank and also complained IBA and RBI. I kept sending reminders but they did not respond to my mails. Finally I gave

[AI] Workshops on Fashion, Beauty & Cooking for the visually impaired in association with Big Bazaar

2018-11-26 Thread Kotian, H P
All The following message failed to get on the list. Copying it below. Regards Harish Quoting: Dear all, NAB Delhi with its partners is organizing first ever workshops of its kind on 4 and 5 December 2018 across 7 cities. These workshops are under the much appreciated Looking Ahead and

Re: [AI] (no subject)

2018-11-26 Thread Kotian, H P
11:31 AM To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled. Subject: Re: [AI] (no subject) How is Saregama caravan from accessibility point of view On 11/26/18, Kotian, H P wrote: > Hi > You can think of Saregama caravan. It is available from 150

Re: [AI] (no subject)

2018-11-25 Thread Kotian, H P
Hi You can think of Saregama caravan. It is available from 1500-2500. Depending on the language. This is the smaller version. The larger version is about Rs. 6,000. You can get it online. It is having a very nice retro look. Harish. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia

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