[AI] 2 Questions about using a fork

2013-12-09 Thread Mohit Shah Shah
Hey Everyone, I generally encounter 2 key challenges while using a fork. 1. It's sometimes difficult to fork something as it constantly keeps shifting on the plate. For instance, if I have to eat a piece of cake, I have no choice but to use a portion of my left hand to hold the piece steady

Re: [AI] query - purchase of a car- any consession forVisually Impaired customers?

2013-06-25 Thread Mohit Shah Shah
Hi all, Forgive me for saying this, but the mere notion of asking for a concession in the fuel rate sounds hilarious to me. I earnestly believe that we should focus on improving our efficiency rather than demanding concessions. As blind people, we do require some degree of accommodation in

Re: [AI] query - purchase of a car- any consession forVisually Impaired customers?

2013-06-25 Thread Mohit Shah Shah
*Mohit On 6/25/13, Mohit Shah Shah mohit.shah...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, Forgive me for saying this, but the mere notion of asking for a concession in the fuel rate sounds hilarious to me. I earnestly believe that we should focus on improving our efficiency rather than demanding

[AI] 2 questions about daily living skills

2013-04-26 Thread Mohit Shah Shah
Hello AccessIndia comrades, 2 quick questions. 1. To those who live with their family: Do you put food in your plate yourself or do you take someone's assistance? If you do it yourself, what method do you use for doing it? 2. This may be a dumb question, but how do you match your clothes? One

Re: [AI] 2 questions about daily living skills

2013-04-26 Thread Mohit Shah Shah
and made an understanding about their texture. I don't need any sighted assistance in selecting my dresses. weather they are night suits or formal clothes for interview. regards On 4/26/13, Mohit Shah Shah mohit.shah...@gmail.com wrote: Hello AccessIndia comrades, 2 quick questions. 1. To those

Re: [AI] When you sometimes feel isolated in the company of yoursighted friends

2013-01-26 Thread Mohit Shah Shah
Sent: 26 January 2013 12:36 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] When you sometimes feel isolated in the company of yoursighted friends why may not you know how to eat it? Umesha - Original Message - From: Mohit Shah Shah mohit.shah...@gmail.com To: accessindia

Re: [AI] RP hopelessness

2012-09-09 Thread Mohit Shah Shah
Hi Ekinath bro, Sorry for my late reply -- I just saw this post after talking to you. You have always been a source of inspiration for me even though you may not know it. One can find many successful blind people, but it's very hard to find cheerful blind people. This may sound a bit absurd,

Re: [AI] A question, which is not really a question

2012-06-16 Thread Mohit Shah Shah
sighted escort. If you are in too much need Like going to any unfamiliar place then try public transport. regards On 6/16/12, Mohit Shah Shah mohit.shah...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, First of all, let me take this opportunity to wish you a very happy half year. Now, I'd like to ask a question

[AI] You'll know it after you open the message, my dearest amigos

2012-06-03 Thread Mohit Shah Shah
Hi all, I often face the following problems. I find it hard to determine if a person is talking to me or not unless they address me. Also, many a time, people absolutely say nothing when I say something to them. This often leaves me extremely confused as I then can't take the conversation

Re: [AI] Rosie Sultan: Helen Keller's Secret Love Life

2012-05-09 Thread Mohit Shah Shah
Hi folks, So, sometimes, I feel a sense of satisfaction when it is broken, at times violently and vehemently by cases of even rape committed by disabled on able bodied, though thankfully such cases occur only once in a blue moon, most of the times, disabled even rape other disabled only!!! I

Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste

2012-05-02 Thread Mohit Shah Shah
[mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mohit Shah Shah Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 4:54 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Applying toothpaste Hi all, I am back with another question. Many of you might think that I ask these questions just for fun

Re: [AI] Feasibility of guide dogs in India

2012-04-28 Thread Mohit Shah Shah
- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mohit Shah Shah Sent: 27 April 2012 17:09 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Feasibility of guide dogs in India Hi all, I recently came back from the U.S. where I

Re: [AI] Feasibility of guide dogs in India

2012-04-28 Thread Mohit Shah Shah
Hi all, As it turns out, I do have my own vehicle with a driver with the help of which I manage to get from one place to the other. So, in my case, I require assistance only in indoor environments. So, what problems do you all foresee with using a guide dog indoors? On 4/29/12, Mohit Shah

Re: [AI] Regarding electricity bill

2012-03-19 Thread Mohit Shah Shah
On the contrary, you could even say that, if someone is totally blind, then he/she doesn't need to use the lights and all as much as sighted people, so the amount of consumption will be less. If someone is a computer engineer, then that person will use the computer more than, say, a lawyer, so

Re: [AI] Being addressed as 'aap'

2012-03-06 Thread Mohit Shah Shah
. Respect lene dene ke liye bahut log hain. SO I better be loved than respected. Present your self in a way that others should feel awkward to address you as “aap.” Cheers On 3/5/12, Mohit Shah Shah mohit.shah...@gmail.com wrote: Hello folks, As usual, I have a really weird

Re: [AI] A really weird question

2012-02-05 Thread Mohit Shah Shah
be to sit down and do it, so there is no aiming required... On 5 February 2012 01:06, Mohit Shah Shah mohit.shah...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I have a really weird and personal question. I do realize that many of you might not be very comfortable answering it here, so feel free to mail me privately

Re: [AI] Group for any topic, for youngsters and for young thoughts

2012-01-08 Thread Mohit Shah Shah
Hi, What a great post! I think I love you ! :P Count me in! That's a great idea! The name is awesome! Regards, The rule-breaker, Mohit On 1/8/12, ekinath ekinath ekin...@gmail.com wrote: Friends, Mere se raha nahin gaya. Many youngsters on our list are prohibited from discussing about

Re: [AI] Some more questions about dating

2012-01-03 Thread Mohit Shah Shah
Hello everyone, I was just going through all the other posts in the group. There is a very important discussion going on about whether a blind/VI person should marry a sighted person or not. So, my point is, if we can't even talk about dating for blind people freely, then how can we even think

[AI] Some more questions about dating

2012-01-02 Thread Mohit Shah Shah
Hi all, A few days ago, I had created a thread about dating. I really got some wonderful and informative replies. However, some posts by some members were off-topic, so the moderator decided to close the thread. Hence, I decided to create a new thread for asking my questions. I'd like to assure

Re: [AI] Some more questions about dating

2012-01-02 Thread Mohit Shah Shah
cognizance of your disability. This is the precise idea behind dating, that we get to know each other... -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mohit Shah Shah Sent: Monday, January 02, 2012 6

[AI] A complex problem

2011-12-14 Thread Mohit Shah Shah
Hi all, I have a very good friend who is partially blind. So, he is facing a very big problem. I asked him to ask about his problem in this group, but he doesn't want to insult himself or his family by doing that. He is 20 years old. He is currently pursuing his LLB degree in Pune. So, his

Re: [AI] A complex problem

2011-12-14 Thread Mohit Shah Shah
it is partitioned. -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mohit Shah Shah Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 4:09 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] A complex problem Hi all, I

Re: [AI] Dating

2011-12-14 Thread Mohit Shah Shah
and regret it later, smile. You can download and listen to this open matured discussion at: http://www.sendspace.com/file/0d5g63 Take care and all the very best, Cheers. Most folks are as happy as they make up mind to be. Abraham - Original Message - From: Mohit Shah Shah mohit.shah

Re: [AI] A complex problem

2011-12-14 Thread Mohit Shah Shah
is not very happy with them being over protective and intrusive. Of course, this is easier said than done. I have had many a battle with my folks and the results are always satisfying, though it could at times be a little painful. Good luck. Subbu On 12/14/11, Mohit Shah Shah mohit.shah