Re: [AI] whats issue

How can one use the WhatsApp web Beta version? Rahul On Tue, 2 Aug 2022 at 17:45, Rahul Bajaj wrote: > How can one do that, Tejas? > > Rahul > > On Tue, 2 Aug 2022 at 16:29, tejas bendre wrote: > >> use whatsapp beta. >> >> On 7/29/22, Kunal Goel wrote:

Re: [AI] Issues with the Make My Trip App and Website

hing. If you swipe, it would move from one month > to another. Never reads out the date, and there isn't even a > workaround. > Hope they'll now be forced to get themselves sorted. > Best, > > On 8/2/22, Rahul Bajaj wrote: > > Dear members of the Access India Family, > &g

Re: [AI] Notes of the first conversaion between netflix and mission accessibility

sly that they > couldn't do that for all the titles. > Hope this helps some, > > > On Tue, 2 Aug 2022 at 15:03, Rahul Bajaj > wrote: > >> Hi All, >> >> I had my first conversation with Netflix today, on behalf of Mission >> Accessibility. The not

Re: [AI] Notes of the first conversaion between netflix and mission accessibility

re benchmark in terms of digitally accessible. > This is my understanding . > > > > On 8/2/22, George Abraham wrote: > > Encouraging indeed! > > > > > > > > From: accessindia@accessindia.org.in [mailto: > accessindia@accessindia.org.in] > >

Re: [AI] whats issue

How can one do that, Tejas? Rahul On Tue, 2 Aug 2022 at 16:29, tejas bendre wrote: > use whatsapp beta. > > On 7/29/22, Kunal Goel wrote: > > hello friends i am facing issue on whatsappweb when trying to access > > list of chats on whatsappweb it is not reading list of chats instead > > it is

[AI] Issues with the Make My Trip App and Website

Dear members of the Access India Family, Good afternoon. Mission Accessibility had a very positive hearing today against Make My Trip in the office of the CCPD. We are going to meet Make My Trip representatives next Tuesday [9th August]. Any inputs you have about accessibility barriers on the

[AI] Notes of the first conversaion between netflix and mission accessibility

Hi All, I had my first conversation with Netflix today, on behalf of Mission Accessibility. The notes are attached. Please keep this within this group for now. It was a wonderful start to what, if done well, will hopefully be a long and fruitful association. Warmly, Rahul -- -- Rahul Bajaj

Re: [AI] Minutes - Weekly meeting on July 16, 2022

be open for that as well. A > nudge like that sends a sharp ripples. It breaks down myth that big > enterprise can get away because of their sheer size and that we are a > small fly of which they can easily manage. > > > Harish > > On 19/07/2022 17:24, Rahul Bajaj wrote: > &

Re: [AI] Fwd: The Digital Dialogues on ICT Accessibility – Policy, Standards & Implementation

Thanks, Mohammed. Can you please share your number off-list? I'd like your inputs on Mission Accessiblity and to learn more about this workshop. On Tue, 19 Jul 2022 at 21:37, 'Mohammed Asif Iqbal (IN)' via AccessIndia < accessindia@accessindia.org.in> wrote: > FYI > > -- Forwarded

Re: [AI] Litigation against Practo for the inaccessibility of their app: hearing tomorrow [Tuesday]

Practo has made a commitment of addressing accessibility issues in 9 months. The CCPD, in its order, will issue a recommendation, giving Practo practical guidance. The Health Ministry will also be asked to write a letter to Practo. On Tue, 19 Jul 2022 at 05:39, Pranav Lal wrote: > Rahul, > > A

Re: [AI] Minutes - Weekly meeting on July 16, 2022

RPwD Act does envisage penalty of up to 5 lakh. SC fined Spice Jet 10 lakh for discriminating against a disabled person. We can use other fora also, like consumer courts. Let us not get hung up on punishing perpetrators, in my view. Instead, let is put a positive spin on it. And use the penalties

Re: [AI] Kotak mobile banking app became inaccessible?

If true, Mission Accessibility can take thus up in our upcoming complaint. On Tue, 19 Jul 2022 at 12:47, Mohib Anwar Rafay wrote: > I am using Kotak mobile banking app in my android phone, that is > Xiaomi 12 Pro. I have been observing kotak mobile app's interface has > become totally

[AI] Litigation against Practo for the inaccessibility of their app: hearing tomorrow [Tuesday]

Dear Access India Family, I had filed a case against Practo a few months ago in the court of the CCPD. This was after efforts to negotiate with them about the accessibility of their app failed. The hearing will take place tomorrow [19th July]. If you have any inputs that you think should be

Re: [AI] Minutes - Weekly meeting on July 16, 2022

Hi everyone. I am truly heartened to see the volume of messages in this thread. It shows how significant a problem inaccessibility is, and underscores the importance of doing the work that we have taken up. We would need your constant support end guidance as we transform inaccessibility of

Re: [AI] adding new members to the list

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[AI] second informal convening on digital accessibility, today at 6:30 pm on Zoom

Hi All, I am a Senior Associate Fellow at the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy and a Rhodes Scholar. Being blind since birth, I am very passionate about making the world more accessible for the disabled. A particular focus area that I have recently been working on is digital accessibility – making

[AI] tandem biking in India

Hi All, I am wondering if it is possible to buy a tandem bike in India. The idea being that the sighted person rides one bike and the blind person rides the other. It can be a very enjoyable recreational activity. Rahul -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect

[AI] Spending tracker apps on the iPhone

Hi everyone, I have an iPhone 13 mini. I am looking for recommendations on spending tracker apps. I would ideally like a safe and secure app that can be connected to my bank account and payment wallets, so I don’t have to manually enter each transaction in the app.I use the Money Mgr. app

[AI] Re: XRCVC issues its Research Report on Banking issues faced by persons with disabilities.

Dr. Sam, we should work together on the advocacy around this report. Please let me know when we can have a word. I called you but could not get through. Get Outlook for iOS From: accessindia@accessindia.org.in on behalf of Xavier's

[AI] joining informal convening on digital accessibility virtually

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[AI] Informal convening on digital accessibility, Friday, 17th June, 5-6 pm IST,

Dear Access Indians, My name is Rahul Bajaj. I am a Senior Resident Fellow at the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy and a Rhodes Scholar. Being blind since birth, I am very passionate about making the world more accessible for the disabled. A particular focus area that I have recently been working

Re: [AI] Need guidance regarding to Web Accessibility Specialist examination.

Hi. Who conducts this examination? By clearing this exam, are you entitled to practice as a certified accessibility professional? How long is the exam? Where can I find out more about it format and content? Get Outlook for iOS From:

Re: [AI] Need Help in reading PDF data

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Re: [AI] I can see but cannot drive, what good is synthetic vision?

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Re: [AI] Income tax Portal: meeting at 3:30 pm today

Yes. Totally. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> From: Harish Kotian Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2022 9:33:36 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in ; Rahul Bajaj ; Mohammed Asif Iqbal (IN) Subject: Re: [AI] Income tax Portal: meeting at 3:30 pm tod

Re: [AI] Income tax Portal: meeting at 3:30 pm today

Friday, April 29, 2022 11:48:06 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Cc: Rahul Bajaj Subject: Re: [AI] Income tax Portal: meeting at 3:30 pm today I am also keying to know the outcome Rahul. Thanks and regards Asif On 4/29/22, Harish Kotian wrote: > Hi Rahul > > Pl do share the

[AI] Income tax Portal: meeting at 3:30 pm today

Hi All,, Following the CCPD hearing, I have been called to the office of the CBDT at 3:30 PM today afternoon. Please let me know if there are any issues you would like me to highlight in this meeting. They want to get a practical sense of the issues we're facing. Rahul -- Disclaimer: 1.

[AI] Visually Challenged Lawyer Files Complaint Against Practo Before Chief Commissioner Under Disabilities Act Citing Accessibility Barriers

Link: https://www.livelaw.in/news-updates/visually-challenged-lawyer-files-complaint-against-practo-before-chief-commissioner-under-disabilities-act-citing-accessibility-barriers-196250 -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending

[AI] Complaint filed against MakeMyTrip for Inaccessibility of its app to blind users

i everyone, With the support of Mission Accessibility - an initiative run by me, Amar and Turab- Ameenaji has filed a complaint in the court of the CCPD against MakeMyTrip. Please read about it here:

[AI] iPhone tactile screen protector

Hi all, On my iPhone 8, I use the tactile screen protector that is sold by the American company Speed Dots. My screen protector has now become very old though, and I need a replacement. Shipments from the US have gotten lost in transit in the last couple of years that I have booked. So I am

Re: [AI] A thread to share examples of accessible platforms

hotels on Android. Note: Writing after checking the latest version on Android. Cheers, Ajay On 02/02/2022, Rahul Bajaj wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I recently wanted to independently book flight tickets for travelling from > Delhi to Nagpur. I use an iPhone 8. I tried Goibibo, Cleartri

[AI] A thread to share examples of accessible platforms

Hi everyone, I recently wanted to independently book flight tickets for travelling from Delhi to Nagpur. I use an iPhone 8. I tried Goibibo, Cleartrip and EaseMyTrip. In each of the 3, I got stuck while selecting travel dates using their calendar. I eventually found Skyscanner, through a webinar

Re: [AI] Rapido accessibility issues

al of our cab. because its difficult to search the cab in an unknown > places. > > > > > > Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for > Windows > > > > *From: *Rahul Bajaj > *Sent: *23 January 2022 02:21 PM > *To: *accessindia@

Re: [AI] Rapido accessibility issues

exact ETA of the driver, we can manage to leave our office/department on time. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows From: Rahul Bajaj<mailto:rahul.bajaj10...@gmail.com> Sent: 22 January 2022 10:18 PM To: AccessIndia: a list for discus

[AI] Rapido accessibility issues

Hi, I have secured a meeting with Rapido on Monday at 10 am about the accessibility of their platform. Can you please give any inputs as to specific barriers you have faced on their platform by tomorrow (Sunday) end of day? Rahul Get Outlook for iOS -- Disclaimer: 1.

Re: [AI] Email template for flagging up accessibility barriers to service providers

rs > > > > > > I would like to contact you regarding this. > > Pleas, give phone number > > > > On Mon, Dec 27, 2021, 1:55 AM Rahul Bajaj > > mailto:rahul.bajaj10...@gmail.com>> wrote: > > > > Hi All, > > > > > > Some of

[AI] Email template for flagging up accessibility barriers to service providers

Hi All, Some of you will recall that I had discussed a few days ago the idea of starting a well-organized campaign to constructively engage with service providers to address accessibility barriers on their platforms. To that end, I am sharing below a template that Mission Accessibility has

[AI] Talking Microwave/Oven

Hi Everyone, I would like to have a talking microwave/oven. Can someone please tell me how to get one in India? I bought one from the RNIB when I was in England. But I couldn't get that back to India due to covid and getting it shipped now will cost a bombshell. I can push someone to bring it

Re: [AI] Call for names of inaccessible apps/websites

ast week. >> >> On 11/17/21, Marisport A wrote: >>> Hi Rahul, >>> All academic writing apps and websites including >>> Grammarly, >>> Mendeley >>> Zotero >>> turnitin >>> >>> Regards, >>> Dr. A. Marisport >&

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

lue tooth but > unfortunately it was horrible. > yes, ear pod is expensive but it is certainly worth the investment. > Asif > > On 11/11/21, Rahul Bajaj wrote: >> Hi, >> >> I have an iPhone 8. I'd like to buy wireless earphones which work with >> VoiceOver without a l

[AI] Wireless earphones that work well with VoiceOver

Hi, I have an iPhone 8. I'd like to buy wireless earphones which work with VoiceOver without a lag. Typically, with bluetooth wireless earphones, such as those sold by Samsung, I find that the earphones do not pick up on what VoiceOver is saying instantly which makes working with VoiceOver an

Re: [AI] Call for names of inaccessible apps/websites

ng payment details). >>> >> >>> >> my jio app (some features are inaccessible including payment gateway) >>> >> >>> >> WebEx (website & App for virtual meetings) though they have mentioned >>> >> some accessiblity keystrokes sti

Re: [AI] Call for names of inaccessible apps/websites

sites > > Dear rahul, income tax e-filing portal. as many of us have to file return > and also will file coming years. > > - Original Message - > From: "Rahul Bajaj" > To: > Sent: Tuesday, November 2, 2021 2:14 PM > Subject: [AI] Call for names of inacc

Re: [AI] Call for names of inaccessible apps/websites

SHANKAR VERMA wrote: >> >> Dear rahul, income tax e-filing portal. as many of us have to file >> return >> >> and also will file coming years. >> >> >> >> - Original Message - >> >> From: "Rahul Bajaj" >> >&

[AI] Call for names of inaccessible apps/websites

Hi Everyone, Along with some like-minded people, I have started an initiative aimed at constructively engaging with the developers of inaccessible apps/websites to make them more accessible for the visually challenged in particular and the disabled in general. We have plenty of people as

Re: [AI] FW: Inaccessibility of the new Income tax e-filing portal

Kanchan Ma’am, do you have a template of a ccpd complaint? Rahul Get Outlook for iOS From: accessindia@accessindia.org.in on behalf of Kanchan Pamnani Sent: Monday, October 25, 2021 3:29:54 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in

[AI] Fighting together: A blind lawyer on his journey clerking for Supreme Court Justice Chandrachud

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[AI] In Praise Of The CLAT Consortium: A Visually Challenged Candidates Lens, livelaw.in

To all those bemoaning the terrible ground realities that the disabled face. This is how you change them. One step at a time. Not by sitting with folded hands and accepting discrimination and second class status as our God-given fate.

Re: [AI] The appalling ableism on display in S. 15 of the UP Population Control Bill is Matched only by the even more appalling ableism on display in this group by those who should know better

One of us is arguing that it is wrong to treat the disabled as being inferior and nonexistent and as good as dead. The other is saying that this is totally okay. Why? Because in the real world, the disabled should learn to put up with their denigration and humiliation. And yet I am the one

[AI] Identifying suitable personal fitness trainers

Hello, I am thinking of hiring a personal fitness trainer. I am told a lot of them offer their services online. I am wondering if anyone here has worked with any such trainers. It would be good to connect with someone who is experienced in supporting a blind client as I won’t have to

[AI] Voiceover loses focus in whatsapp

Hi. I use iPhone 8, iOS version 14.3. Voiceover skips messages often while reading. It’ll jump from message 1 to 3 directly, as you swipe right, while missing message 2 for instance. It sometimes says there are, say, 6 unread messages. But after reading 2 of them, it takes you to the bottom of

[AI] It Can be Done: A Book on Making the Legal Ecosystem More Accessible to the Disabled: Read Excerpts

How about: It Can be Done: A Book on Making the Legal Ecosystem More Accessible to the Disabled: Read Excerpts. https://www.livelaw.in/columns/lawyer-disability-law-firm-problem-potential-solution-law-school-167703 Sent from my iPhone -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or

[AI] 'Steps Need To Be Taken To Make eCourts Accessible To Specially-Abled': Justice DY Chandrachud Writes To CJ's Of High Courts

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Re: [AI] Voiceover losing focus in whatsapp

Hi. Can you please point me to these inap option? I cannot find an option in whatsapp settings by that name. Rahul Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 18, 2020, at 1:29 PM, Sakina Dhariwala wrote: > -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the

[AI] Voiceover losing focus in whatsapp

Hi. I use the iPhone 8, iOS 13.6. I find that, in whatsapp, voiceover sometimes jumps from message a to message b on its own and skips messages. If there are 5 messages, it will read 1 3 and 5. Even if I swipe right with a view to covering each message. Only when I see someone replying to

[AI] A very negative experience

As a disabled person inhabiting a world designed for the able-bodied, one learns to put up with a lot of indignities that others would consider unacceptable. The person who chooses to ignore your existence in a situation because engaging with you will be difficult and awkward. The everyday pain

Re: [AI] Two questions about the modalities of making documents accessible

/2020, Rahul Bajaj wrote: > Hi, I am pasting below my response. My previous response did not get > delivered inexplicably. > > Rahul > > > Sent from my iPhone > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Rahul Bajaj >> Date: August 9, 2020 at 1:47:48 PM GMT+

[AI] Two questions about the modalities of making documents accessible

talk to the > Justice I am working for and > propose some solutions. And want to do my homework before I do this. > Thank you. > > Rahul > > > > > > -- > -- > Rahul Bajaj > Candidate for the MPhil in Law > Rhodes Scholar (India and Linacre 2

[AI] Fwd: Rhodes to Law: Cyrus Habib

Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Rahul Bajaj > Date: March 12, 2020 at 2:39:20 AM GMT+5:30 > To: blind...@nfbnet.org > Subject: Fwd: Rhodes to Law: Cyrus Habib > >  > This interview might be of interest. Cyrus is a Yale-educated lawyer who is

Re: [AI] Blindness and being friend-zoned by potential partners

> partner. > But still there are exceptional cases like many of us have got married to the > sighted partners but how many are love myrriages?. > > Thanks and best regards, > Ali > Get Outlook<https://aka.ms/qtex0l> for iOS > > ____

[AI] Blindness and being friend-zoned by potential partners

Hi, all, Based on your lived experience, is it true that being disabled increases the likelihood of a potential partner only considering you a friend, rather than looking at you in romantic terms? If so, why? Rahul Sent from my iPhone Celebrating Louis birthday Jan. 4th. Search for old

[AI] Orbit reader 20 not working

Hi, there, I am unable to charge the device. Whenever I put it on charging, two dots on the bottom right of the display begin flashing, but the device does not actually charge. Any thoughts? Best, RahulSent from my iPhone Search for old postings at:

[AI] When the pedestal feels like a cage

Hi, I thought you might find interesting this piece I recently wrote for the Hindu: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/when-the-pedestal-feels-like-a-cage/article29482640.ece Rahul Sent from my iPhone Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/

Re: [AI] sad loss -Prof Shamnad Basheer

Professor Basheer was one of my foremost mentors — someone with whom I had the great honour of doing impactful work in IP law as well as disability law. I am devastated beyond words; it is a huge personal loss. Soon before I left for Oxford, he fondly told me that he tells everyone that I will

Re: [AI] Living independently in a faraway land

lto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On >>> Behalf >>> Of shahid.se...@gmail.com >>> Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 3:51 PM >>> To: 'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues >>> concerning >>> the disabled.' >>> Subject: Re

[AI] Living independently in a faraway land

Not my finest piece of writing, but might nonetheless be of some interest: https://isitjustmeorgroup.wordpress.com/2019/07/26/living-independently-in-a-faraway-land/ Sent from my iPhone Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe

[AI] Questionnaire Soliciting Questions for an Informal Guide for Visually Impaired Indian Students Aspiring to Study Abroad

Hi all, Some of us are working on preparing an informal guide that addresses the most common concerns and pain points that Indian visually impaired students aspiring to study abroad have to grapple with. Please circulate this short questionnaire, which seeks to understand what people would

[AI] A Resource for Blind Indian Students Aspiring to Study Abroad - call for participants

be widely disseminated in the VI community. So far, Kartik has enthusiastically endorsed this project and shown interest. I am hoping to hear from other blind people from India who are willing to contribute to this initiative. Please reach out to me off-list if you fit this description. Best, Rahul

Re: [AI] need contact with any person who is living in the United kingdom

I am. Happy to help :) Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 17, 2019, at 6:13 AM, Aman Preet Singh wrote: > > Hi friends! I am in need of contact with any person who is currently living > in the United kingdom. If anyone in the list is from UK please contact me > at my email off the list. I need some

Re: [AI] Blimd mice megamall not working

t work for you any longer. > Did you want to buy something, or did you want the ADV stuff they have? > Cheers, > > On Sat, 13 Apr 2019 at 21:27, Rahul Bajaj > wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> Does anyone know why? Has its url changed? >> >> Best, >

[AI] Blimd mice megamall not working

Hi, Does anyone know why? Has its url changed? Best, Rahul Sent from my iPhone 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

[AI] A question about eating in a hand-free way

Hi everyone, I know this issue has been discussed several times on this group, but I am curious to hear from anyone who has mastered this problem. I would like to find out how one can cut food and place it within fork tines without using the other hand to stabilize the concerned food item.

[AI] Reflections on a Workshop that I Helped Organize for Rhodes Scholars on having a disability

Hi All, I am not sure if this would be of interest, but it could be. I spearheaded an initiative to organize a workshop for my fellow Rhodes Scholars last week. Titled 'Just Ask', it was aimed at fostering a constructive conversation on the meaningful of scholars with disabilities, like me.

[AI] Capable even if Disabled - the Hindu

Hi All, This may come across as self-promotion, but I wrote in the Hindu recently on the SC's judgment on the blind becoming judges - https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/capable-even-if-disabled/article26114481.ece I realized that it has not been shared thus far, and others might benefit

[AI] Peeling onions

Hi folks, A follow-up to my question recently. I have figured out how to chop vegetables using a slicer. Electronic choppers are no good for cutting things like ladies fingers. I would like to know if you use a knife to peel onions or some other method. If the former, how safe is it? Cutting

Re: [AI] Education

I agree about the primary schools idea, but I would submit that the solution for noninclusive mainstream schools has to be to push for greater inclusion, not to let them remain unaccountable for not being fully inclusive. At the end of the day, the world in which we operate is also not

[AI] Chopping Vegetables

Hi Everyone, I am looking for a safe and efficient way to cut vegetables as a blind person. Using chopping boards is an option, but it is far too time-consuming to be a practical solution. I believe some use electronic choppers. Can anyone comment on which of these are reliable and

[AI] If anyone knows Mr. Manik Verma, please let me know

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[AI] Improving braille proficiency

Hi Everyone, Even though I am blind since birth, I started learning braille only in my 20s when I began to realize its multiple practical benefits. I have now gotten to a point where I have a fairly good grasp of contractions and can read one page in around 20-25 minutes. While I know that

Re: [AI] Disclosure of disability in a job application: your personal views

ly on my resume through my work in the > field and awards etc. > > Best, > -Kartik > >> On 9/13/18, Rahul Bajaj wrote: >> Hi All, >>>> >>>> I hope this message finds you well. >>>> >>>> I was actually wondering what you thought

[AI] Disclosure of disability in a job application: your personal views

Hi All, >> >> I hope this message finds you well. >> >> I was actually wondering what you thought about something that flows from a >> conversation that I had with some blind lawyers in the US in a meeting aimed >> at guiding some fresh law school graduates with disabilities who are finding

Re: [AI] Is this legal?

If I am not mistaken, rule 4 of the guidelines dated 26.02.2013 states that a disabled student should be permitted to bring their own scribe, if they so choose. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 10, 2018, at 4:09 PM, George Abraham wrote: > > 2 blind students were writing an exam conducted for

Re: [AI] Cooking some basic items/snacks independently

look.com > > > > >> On Sun, 9 Sep 2018 at 11:59, Rahul Bajaj wrote: >> >> Hi Everyone, >> >> I will soon be moving to the UK for higher studies. While I will have >> access to meals there, I will have to prepare my breakfast independently.

[AI] Cooking some basic items/snacks independently

Hi Everyone, I will soon be moving to the UK for higher studies. While I will have access to meals there, I will have to prepare my breakfast independently. I am focusing on learning how to make basic things like peanut butter, jam bread, corn flakes and the like. One area where I struggle is

Re: [AI] Let there be sight | health

field of vision related >> diseases. >> >> -Original Message- >> From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf >> Of Rahul Bajaj >> Sent: Monday, September 03, 2018 12:13 AM >> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in >>

[AI] Let there be sight | health

A fascinating piece. This concerns my eye condition, but I do not have this genetic mutation. Given the cost of Rs. 5.38 crore, this may just be of academic interest for most of us at this juncture. I am wondering, however, if people would opt for this 'cure', in the event that it applied to

Re: [AI] Exemption to blind law graduates from appearing AIBE

The question of not allowing a laptop doesn't arise. Clause 14 of the guidelines dated 26.02.2013 makes it clear that use of laptops must be permitted for open book exams to the disabled. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 1, 2018, at 3:41 PM, Narendra Sathe wrote: > > Hello all > > This was just

Re: [AI] Exemption to blind law graduates from appearing AIBE

I completely disagree, Narendra. Blind lawyers must be prepared through jump through the same hoops as everyone else if they want to be treated on an equal footing. I gave the AIBe last year and had all the reference material in soft copy form on my laptop. My writer also had access to the hard

Re: [AI] is it possible for a completely blind?

Hi, With great respect, I think the original poster's question was not if going to a barber constitutes dependence, but instead if there are ways in which he can dye his hair independently. I feel that, sometimes, instead of answering the question here, we are quick to point out the fallacies

[AI] Solving numerical problems in economics

Hi everyone, I have been asked for help by a professor who is teaching a course in economics to a blind student at NLSIU, Bangalore. His concern is that he is struggling to teach her the 2 main pillars of economics viz. graphs and mathematical problems. Insofar as graphs are concerned, he

Re: [AI] Gujarat high court turns down plea of disabled students

The Supreme Court is currently hearing a plea as to denial of access to admission in the MBBS course to a low vision candidate: https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.timesofindia.com/home/education/news/neet-2018-sc-notice-to-centre-gujarat-on-student-with-low-vision/amp_articleshow/64610122.cms

Re: [AI] Updating disability certificate

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[AI] Updating disability certificate

Hi all, I need to get my disability certificate updated. It states the percentage of my disability as 100% even though I have a slight amount of residual vision. I live in Delhi. I'd be grateful if anyone who has been through this process could shed light on how it works and which centres

Re: [AI] Use of AIRA Glasses

asses >> >> Hi Rahul, >> >> Yes, I've used Aira. They work pretty well. The service is a bit expensive, >> but other than that, it's great. Happy to answer any other specific >> questions. >> >> Best, >> >>> On 8/13/18, Rahul Bajaj wrote: &g

[AI] Use of AIRA Glasses

Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone has tried using AIRA glasses:https://aira.io/how-it-works The basic idea here is that you have to wear these glasses that they send you after you install the app. You are able to connected with a live sighted person who can look at your surroundings

Re: [AI] Seeking help to find job in hyderabad or in vijayawada:

Hi Nagababu, why don't you call me on 9890281068 sometime to discuss this? Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 10, 2018, at 10:45 PM, Radio Udaan wrote: > > kindly contact with preeti monga mam. > >> On 8/10/18, Amar Jain wrote: >> Naga, call me please on 9892622230. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >>

[AI] Accessibility of Meditation Retreats

Hi Everyone, I was wondering if any of you have gone on a meditation retreat and how accessible you found it to be. I am asking this question because my understanding is that people largely communicate nonverbally in such settings which is not viable for a blind person. Also, one would need

[AI] Interview Featuring Isaac Lidsky, First Blind Law Clerk To Serve on the US Supreme Court

Hi Everyone, I recently had the great honour of co-interviewing Mr. Lidsky: https://idialaw.com/blog/idap-interview-series-interview-xvi-with-isaac-lidsky/ I trust many of you will find the interview very interesting. Best, Rahul Search for old postings at:

Re: [AI] HDFC new mobile banking app

I think it's quite accessible, actually. I've used it once, and it was significantly better than the previous version, in that it has clearly labeled buttons and a simpler layout. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 29, 2018, at 12:54 PM, Akash Kakkar wrote: > > Which type of inputs should we

Re: [AI] IELTS exam

Karthik, this will require a slightly longer conversation. Why don't you call me sometime on 9890281068. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 26, 2018, at 7:18 AM, karthik kova wrote: > > Hi Everyone, > > Please unicast if anyone has given IELTS exam. > > Which is better? British Council or IDP in

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