[AI] Suggestions for an accessible refrigerator

2024-03-17 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all,, I wanted to know are there any models of refrigerators which have specific accessibility features such as being able to be operated using an application like we have smart air-conditioners. Thankyou Get Outlook for iOS -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails,

[AI] Appreciation post for Access India

2024-03-03 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, I recently wrote this on social media about our amazing mailing list. Thank you for all the support you all have given me in my professional and personal journey. THE WORLD AS I SEE IT In 2014, through the kind recommendation of a friend, I joined ‘Access India’. Access India is an

[AI] Mobility training in Nagpur

2023-11-13 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, I request for recommendations of a mobility trainer in Nagpur, preferably a female trainer. Also, the trainer should be in a position to visit the blind person at her place for training. Thanking you Regards Turab -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect

[AI] Information needed about internship offered by banana IP to blind persons

2023-10-20 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, A slightly urgent help needed. Anyone aware of professor John Karen scholarship operated by banana IP wherein they provide internship to persons with blindness and then after the internship provide job offers. A friend has been offered the internship and wants to know whether it is

[AI] IS IICC Convention center accessible to Persons with Disability?

2023-09-08 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, I wish to know if IICC New Delhi is accessible to Persons with disability, especially to persons with physical disability? Are there ramps and elevators and other requisite accomodations? Thanking you -- Regards, Turab Chimthanawala +91-8087813609 turab...@gmail.com -- Disclaimer: 1

Re: [AI] Re: Feedback about orbit reader

2023-04-30 Thread turab chimthanawala
From: accessindia@accessindia.org.in<mailto:accessindia@accessindia.org.in> mailto:accessindia@accessindia.org.in>> On Behalf Of turab chimthanawala Sent: 28 April 2023 06:51 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in<mailto:accessindia@accessindia.org.in> Subject: [AI] Re: Feedback about orbit

Re: [AI] Re: Feedback about orbit reader

2023-04-28 Thread turab chimthanawala
From: accessindia@accessindia.org.in On Behalf Of turab chimthanawala Sent: 28 April 2023 06:51 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Re: Feedback about orbit reader Hi all, Would be grateful if someone can provide feedback about orbit reader, braille device. Someone wants to p

[AI] Re: Feedback about orbit reader

2023-04-28 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, Would be grateful if someone can provide feedback about orbit reader, braille device. Someone wants to procure it. Hence, they wish to know about how effective it is. Thank you. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> From: turab chimthanawala

Re: [AI] Seeking participants for a study by Microsoft Research India

2022-12-05 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi, I am happy to participate in this research study. My mobile number is 8087813609 . Best Turab Get Outlook for iOS From: accessindia@accessindia.org.in on behalf of Peya Mowar Sent: Monday, December 5, 2022 2:28:54 PM To:

Re: [AI] Introducing Spacefelt, a new tagging and labelling app for persons with visual impairment

2022-04-13 Thread turab chimthanawala
the >> mails >> sent through this mailing list.. >> >> >> Search for old postings at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "AccessIn

[AI] Systemic campaign towards accessibility of applications and websites

2022-04-04 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, In order to constructively address the rampant accessibility barriers across multiple smart phone applications and websites, Mission Accessibility has launched a systemic campaign. Mission Accessibility is an initiative spearheaded by Rahul Bajaj, Amar Jain and Turab Chimthanawala. We aim

Re: [AI] reaching call for mission accessibility team,

2022-03-30 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi Faiyaz, Feel free to call on 8087813609. Best Turab Get Outlook for iOS From: accessindia@accessindia.org.in on behalf of faiyaz attar Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2022 2:11:19 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI]

Re: [AI] Have you file complaint against EPFO website?

2022-03-24 Thread turab chimthanawala
accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/CALLUjUZRY2xaUanM-Y1r1XP3X54BLh9Y8ROaBbC0b2_nZ3%2Bgwg%40mail.gmail.com. > -- Regards, Turab Chimthanawala +91-8087813609 turab...@gmail.com -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail

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

2022-01-03 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi, I am also part of the team. My number is 8087813609 Get Outlook for iOS From: accessindia@accessindia.org.in on behalf of KONGALETI SATYANARAYANA Sent: Monday, January 3, 2022 3:30:38 PM To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing

Re: [AI] Re: accessibility of grofer app

2021-12-21 Thread turab chimthanawala
SEEMA KALER, mailto:seema.s...@gmail.com>> wrote: Hai all, same issue with me. On Mon, Dec 20, 2021, 8:41 PM turab chimthanawala mailto:turab...@gmail.com>> wrote: Hi Gufran, Pursuant to your mail on Rahul's thread regarding inaccessibility of Grofeurs, Rahul shall revert to u

[AI] Re: accessibility of grofer app

2021-12-20 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi Gufran, Pursuant to your mail on Rahul's thread regarding inaccessibility of Grofeurs, Rahul shall revert to u today with contact details of persons in leadership positions at Grofeurs and an email template. Kindly use that and raise your concerns. If you face any difficulty, feel free to

[AI] Is anyone facing trouble using the MANI application to identify Indian currency

2021-12-17 Thread turab chimthanawala
. In that case, this issue can be raised. Thanks -- Regards, Turab Chimthanawala (ACS, LLM) +91-8087813609 turab...@gmail.com -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2

[AI] A must attend session on Advocacy through Structured Negotiation as opposed law suits

2021-12-16 Thread turab chimthanawala
mber 16th* at *8pm IST* by registering here: https://buff.ly/3lSbDtK -- Regards, Turab Chimthanawala (ACS, LLM) +91-8087813609 turab...@gmail.com -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to

[AI] Collating challenges faced in accessing the Zerodha website and mobile applications

2021-11-21 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, I have established connect with the CEO of Zerodha. Would be grateful if you could share the challenges faced in accessing the Zerodha platform i.e website as also the IOS and Android application. It is slightly urgent. Thankyou -- Regards, Turab Chimthanawala (ACS, LLM) +91-8087813609

Re: [AI] JAWS not speaking on starting system

2021-10-28 Thread turab chimthanawala
it, send an > email to accessindia+unsubscr...@accessindia.org.in. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/009b01d7cb8d%24b9b17100%242d145300%24%40gmail.com. > -- Regards, Turab Chimthanawala (ACS, LLM) +91-8087813609 tura

Re: [AI] JAWS not speaking on starting system

2021-10-26 Thread turab chimthanawala
lem. > > Pranav > > -Original Message- > From: accessindia@accessindia.org.in On > Behalf Of turab chimthanawala > Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 12:36 PM > To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in > Subject: Re: [AI] JAWS not speaking on starting system > > Thanks both o

Re: [AI] JAWS not speaking on starting system

2021-10-26 Thread turab chimthanawala
gt; notice the JAWS dialogue box appearing but can't hear anything. >> 2. I have Windows 10 8GB RAM 1TB Hard disk. >> >> On 10/26/21, B. R. Nautiyal wrote: >>> Which addition of windows you are using? how much RAM you have in your >>> computer? >>> - O

Re: [AI] JAWS not speaking on starting system

2021-10-26 Thread turab chimthanawala
ave in your > computer? > - Original Message - > From: "turab chimthanawala" > To: > Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 11:35 AM > Subject: [AI] JAWS not speaking on starting system > > >> Hi all, >> I use Windows 10, JAWS 2021. Though I have cho

[AI] When can other participants hear my JAWS in a Microsoft Teams meeting

2021-10-26 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, While speaking in a Microsoft Teams meeting, despite not sharing screen and also using a wired headphone, other participants can hear my JAWS. What's the reason and what are instances where JAWS can/ cannot be heard by others? Thanks -- Regards, Turab Chimthanawala (ACS, LLM) +91

[AI] JAWS not speaking on starting system

2021-10-26 Thread turab chimthanawala
left is to restart the system and keep doing till I hear JAWS speak. -- Regards, Turab Chimthanawala (ACS, LLM) +91-8087813609 turab...@gmail.com -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself

[AI] Update on accessibility of the IMobile ICICI Bank application

2021-10-22 Thread turab chimthanawala
ahead. -- Regards, Turab Chimthanawala (ACS, LLM) +91-8087813609 turab...@gmail.com -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission

Re: [AI] Does Windows finally have a screen curtain for JAWS like Apple has for Voice over

2021-10-07 Thread turab chimthanawala
u can assign a short command in NVDA using the input > gestures whereas, Jaws doesn't allow you to change the default one,  or, > may be it does, but I don't know. > > > Best, > > Satguru. > > On 07-10-2021 05:30 pm, anirudh rao wrote: >> you can use screen shade feature

[AI] Does Windows finally have a screen curtain for JAWS like Apple has for Voice over

2021-10-07 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, Is there a screen curtain in Windows? If not anyway I can prevent people spoofing in when I type in some personal content, except lowering my screen? Thanks -- Regards, Turab Chimthanawala (ACS, LLM) +91-8087813609 turab...@gmail.com -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual

[AI] Contact details of Vishal Agrawal into currency and stock trading

2021-09-22 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, Would be grateful if anyone could share. I believe he works for Standard Chartered bank. Thanks -- Regards, Turab Chimthanawala (ACS, LLM) +91-8087813609 turab...@gmail.com -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending

[AI] Wish to connect with Saurabh Hegde

2021-09-07 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, Could anyone please share his number? Thanks -- Regards, Turab Chimthanawala (ACS, LLM) +91-8087813609 turab...@gmail.com -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its

[AI]

2021-09-07 Thread turab chimthanawala
-- Regards, Turab Chimthanawala (ACS, LLM) +91-8087813609 turab...@gmail.com -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission

[AI] JAWS not cooperating in Zoom meetings

2021-09-01 Thread turab chimthanawala
use JAWS 2021 on Windows 10. Thanks -- Regards, Turab Chimthanawala (ACS, LLM) +91-8087813609 turab...@gmail.com -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot

Re: [AI] A New Accessibility Barrier in the house: logging into Zoom Meetings

2021-08-24 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi, In my case, JAWS does not seem to interact with the image at all. Picture Smart is out of question On 8/24/21, anirudh rao wrote: > what about picture smart by jaws in this issue? > > On 8/18/21, turab chimthanawala wrote: >> Hi all, >> Thanks for your suggestions. >

Re: [AI] A New Accessibility Barrier in the house: logging into Zoom Meetings

2021-08-18 Thread turab chimthanawala
ink option from the context menu (application key). >> >> HTH, >> Ajay >> >> On 17/08/2021, turab chimthanawala wrote: >> > Hi all, >> > I am part of a large social organisation, which has weekly sessions >> > over Zoom. For better visual appeal to the

[AI] A New Accessibility Barrier in the house: logging into Zoom Meetings

2021-08-16 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, I am part of a large social organisation, which has weekly sessions over Zoom. For better visual appeal to the sighted participants, the official invite (the JPEG) itself contains an icon, which if clicked, one can directly log into the meeting. Thus, the mail no longer contains the

Re: [AI] sad news about our member Sakina Dhariwala

2020-12-21 Thread turab chimthanawala
Very sad news! She had commented a couple of times on my articles shared on this mailing list. May her soul Rest in Peace! Best Turab On 12/21/20, Maruti Paramwad wrote: > Very sad news, may her sole rest in peace! > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On 21-Dec-2020, at 7:35 PM, Chandrashekhar Kulkarni

Re: [AI] A very negative experience

2020-09-02 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi Rahul, Feel to sad to hear. Our lives are full of such morons. We have to keep fighting. Interestingly, per my experience, the less educated and working at lower ranks are much more sensitive and considerate to disability as compared to those 'so called successful' people. The other day an

Re: [AI] Media and disability!

2020-08-12 Thread turab chimthanawala
Very well expressed Sir. In my opinion nothing has changed since 2011 when it comes to coverage of the disabled by the main stream media. Only that as you rightly stated that, many from the disabled community are writing and speaking on reputed platforms, which has to an extent contributed to the

Re: [AI] Audio poem on pledging my eyes for donation

2020-04-29 Thread turab chimthanawala
Nice poem. On 4/29/20, Aishwarya Pillai wrote: > Hi Friends, > > I remember I had shared the lyrical of this poem earlier, and finally > here's the audio version of it. Like they say disability has no > barriers if you overcome it, My friend William who deals with mental > health issues and I

[AI] Blind cricket in Mumbai

2020-04-26 Thread turab chimthanawala
Dear all, After the lock down ends, I wish to learn to play cricket the blind way. Any places in Mumbai, where there is blind cricket? Thanking you Best Turab Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to

[AI] Learning swimming in Mumbai

2020-04-26 Thread turab chimthanawala
Dear all, After the lock down ends I wish to learn swimming in Mumbai. I live in Andheri E and would appreciate contact of any club/ sports complex where I can learn swimming on the western line. I had contacted Andheri Sports complex few months back and they said there was no new batch in the

Re: [AI] Preparatory Material for SEBI Grade A Officer

2020-03-16 Thread turab chimthanawala
Thanks Sudeshna On 3/16/20, Sudeshna Bhattacharya wrote: > Hi There! > Edutap and Anujjindal's site is reasonably good as I came to know from > my friends and colleagues. > > Best wishes, > > Sudeshna > > On 3/15/20, turab chimthanawala wrote: >> Hi al

[AI] Preparatory Material for SEBI Grade A Officer

2020-03-15 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, A friend would be appearing for the SEBI Grade A Officer exam to be held next month. Would be grateful if someone could point to a reliable preparatory resource for the same. There are many online resources available but there is confusion as to which would suit best. Thanking you Best

[AI] Policies for the disabled at educational institutes/ universities

2020-02-23 Thread turab chimthanawala
Dear all, We are facing a major hurdle in convincing the CS institute to allow a friend the services of his own scribe for his CS Executive exams . We have gone up till the Central Council level. However, folks here are hard wired that such facility if allowed (obstensibly basis their past

Re: [AI] Anup Roy reports for business standard today: RBI comes up with mobile app 'mani' to help visually impaired identify notes

2020-01-02 Thread turab chimthanawala
The app seems a good short term solution.. I am able to identify currency notes. However, in the long run, we have to demand notes of differing sizes. Though while using the app, one would become faster with practice, I can't fathom using it while paying the Autowala or at a crowded shop counter.

[AI] Support for a 10 year kid to cope with blindness: Baroda/ Kanpur

2020-01-01 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, Happy New Year! A senior's nephew has recently experienced complete eyesight loss. He is 10 years old: based out of Kanpur. He had partial eyesight since birth but has now completely gone blind. Since, the last few years were majorly spent in exploring and undergoing plausible treatment,

[AI] My article for World Disabled Day

2019-12-03 Thread turab chimthanawala
Dear all, Happy World Disabled Day to all! To mark the occasion, I had written a piece elucidating my experiences from independent living and working in Mumbai and the learnings derived thereof. Happy reading.

Re: [AI] More accessible Ola or Uber

2019-11-24 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi Anil, I am unaware of the desktop applications. As regards mobile applications, both Uber and Ola are accessible. The only advantage per my experience with Uber is that the app is better organised and hence easier to use. In Ola too many options are cluttered in one screen. Best Turab On

Re: [AI] Recommendations for Bluetooth headset around 2 to 5000

2019-11-23 Thread turab chimthanawala
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[AI] Recommendations for Bluetooth headset around 2 to 5000

2019-11-19 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, Per the recommendations on this list, I had purchased Aftershocks a year back for office use and it's amazing. However, being pricy, am reluctant to use outdoors. Hence, I am looking for a cheaper bluetooth headset which I could connect to my phone when I am outdoors (as it is difficult to

Re: [AI] Bargaining power being limited by disability

2019-11-16 Thread turab chimthanawala
; VIB-India > President > DARE-Disability Advocacy, Research and Education A-pilll = Action coupled > with Positivity, Interest, Love, Logic and laughter > > -Original Message- > From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf > Of turab chimthanawala > Se

Re: [AI] Bargaining power being limited by disability

2019-11-14 Thread turab chimthanawala
or >> VIB-India >> President >> DARE-Disability Advocacy, Research and Education >> A-pilll = Action coupled with Positivity, Interest, Love, Logic and >> laughter >> >> -Original Message- >> From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org

[AI] Bargaining power being limited by disability

2019-11-14 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, While I have come a long way in terms of acceptance and independenb operation with disability, a couple of days back as I was upset with my mother for calling out out my domestic help for a filthy kitchen (out of a fear that she might not come to work the following day). I experienced a

[AI] Inability to read the daily mailer fromm 'the wire'

2019-10-16 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, I have subscribed to the daily news mailer from 'the wire.in'. Of late, I am unable to access the text in the email as per my partial eyesight I can see the text is now in image form. Any work arounds? Thanks Best Turab Search for old postings at:

[AI] Repaeted occurrence of terrible treatment by Uber in Mumbai

2019-10-07 Thread turab chimthanawala
Dear all, I generally use Uber to travel home from work and have been doing so since the past three years. However, of late since the past six months, the service of Uber has become disastrous to say the least. While repeated cancellations and ever prevealing surch in prices are pinching, the

Re: [AI] A good news to share

2019-08-21 Thread turab chimthanawala
Great Work Ajay! Congratulations On 8/22/19, Sandeep Singh wrote: > Congratulations Ajay! Well done! > > On 8/22/19, Preeti Monga wrote: >> Dear Ajauy, >> >> Well done! Your extreme hard work has brought you great results! We wish >> you all the very best for your future and keep working! >> >>

Re: [AI] sad loss -Prof Shamnad Basheer

2019-08-08 Thread turab chimthanawala
Trully saddening! While my knowledge of Prof. Basheer was mostly through Kanchan Ma'am and others.. I was fortunate to have a brief dialogue with him during my LLM. First, he had very kindly arranged for CLAT preparatory material in soft copy . And then at NALSAR, his team had arranged for

Re: [AI] Living independently in a faraway land

2019-07-31 Thread turab chimthanawala
Nice read Rahul. On 7/31/19, shahid.se...@gmail.com wrote: > FYI > LIVING INDEPENDENTLY IN A FARAWAY LAND > Posted on July 26, 2019 by Rahul Bajaj > > I have often made references on this blog to how living alone for the first > time has been a key reason why the last year has been so

Re: [AI] From can’t do to want to do – A drive to bring systemic change in the approach towards life-My Early Life Experience

2019-07-28 Thread turab chimthanawala
Great Piece Amar. On 7/29/19, yes I am blind so what wrote: > Sooper article. > > I really like it. > > Keep posting. > > On 7/27/19, Amar Jain wrote: >> Dear all, >> >> This is an attempt to convey to people to be "differently abled" in their >> mind-sets towards others. Part I of this series

Re: [AI] Connecting with persons taken courses of National Institute of Securities Market

2019-07-22 Thread turab chimthanawala
> > Please feel free to connect with me. > > Thanks and warm regards, > > Rahul. > > On 7/22/19, turab chimthanawala wrote: >> Hi all, >> Wish to connect with any person who has taken the online >> certifications offered by NISM. Have issues relating to scribe >

[AI] Connecting with persons taken courses of National Institute of Securities Market

2019-07-22 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, Wish to connect with any person who has taken the online certifications offered by NISM. Have issues relating to scribe facility. Thanks Best Turab Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to

Re: [AI] Is it common with all visually challenged people?

2019-07-15 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi Pinkesh, Following is my opinion. 1. Man is a social animal and hence, interdependence is key to his survival. Whether disabled or not disabled, no man can live and accomplish all what he wants by himself. He has to depend on others for some or the other thing. Hence, it is perfectly

Re: [AI] Vendors of walking canes

2019-05-24 Thread turab chimthanawala
You may contact by email to > nrk...@gmail.com > > With best regards, > Amiyo Biswas > Cell: 9433464329 / 6290527506 > - Original Message - > From: "turab chimthanawala" > To: "accessindia" > Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2019 5:40 PM > Subjec

[AI] Vendors of walking canes

2019-05-23 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, I wish to know of vendors who supply good quality canes and provide prompt service. In the past four years of using a cane, none of the canes I have used are durable, lasting not beyond three months. Saksham Delhi does sell canes of four to five varieties, but with utmost respect, basis my

[AI] Challenges while using Uber

2019-05-18 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, I have been a regular Uber user for the past four years. While it has been a God sent for independent travel, I continue to face the following challenges: a) Difficulty to direct the driver to my exact Pick up point: when I am at a unfamiliar place with little ideas of the topography.

Re: [AI] Menace of stray dogs around Mumbai

2019-04-18 Thread turab chimthanawala
. Best Turab On 4/19/19, Vineet Kumar wrote: > same issue but there is no legal recourse > u cn tell the Guards to ensure that there are no dogs on ur usual path > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On 18-Apr-2019, at 5:52 PM, turab chimthanawala >> wrote: >> >> Hi a

[AI] Menace of stray dogs around Mumbai

2019-04-18 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, I have been greatly troubled due to the menace of stray dogs in Mumbai. Every morning while exiting from my building, I have to pray not to counter a sleeping do in the ile. No offence to animal rights and welfare, but this has become a big problem. Fortunately I have never been bitten,

Re: [AI] Silencing whatsapp

2019-04-09 Thread turab chimthanawala
You could go to Settings > Notifications > Whatsapp and turn the Notifications off. Best Turab On 4/9/19, Asudani, Rajesh wrote: > Friends > Whatsapp, they say, has become indispensable. > > However, it disturbs a lot while listening to anything online. > > Even though I have muted the

[AI] Strange behaviour of JAWS 2018

2019-04-03 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, I use JAWS 2018 on a Windows 10 machine. Of late Jaws has been doing strange things.. When I type the letter 'g' either while browsing on the net or while saving a file, a kind of task bar appears(the screen displays all the tabs open). Why would this be happening? Thanking you Best Turab

Re: [AI] Feel humiliated to take help from sighted folks? This will change you probably forever

2019-03-27 Thread turab chimthanawala
Dear Shadab, Ithis is truly incredible. I do go to similar thought processes and always feel a little guilty to seek help. Best Turab On 3/28/19, Shadab Husain wrote: > Hi Friends, > > A few days ago, I got so concerned about taking help from people > around, that it clouded my thinking. Had

Re: [AI] Two held with forged disability certificate

2019-03-27 Thread turab chimthanawala
This is disgusting and shameful.. I wish to apply for railway concession but despite being legally blind can't get the concession as my disability certificate does not say 100% blind. And here the sighted enjoy free rides. These fake PWDs shall be taken to the cleaners! On 3/27/19, bhawani

[AI] JAWS abruptly stops speaking

2019-03-08 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hello all, I use JAWS 2018 on a Windows 10 machine. Since the past couple of days, Jaws abruptly stops speaking. Interestingly enough, Non visual display access is also not responsive at this time. This does not seem a laptop issue as the volume is not mute. Also if there is a speaker

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

2019-02-27 Thread turab chimthanawala
t;>>> >>>> Truly said Sir. >>>> Over parenting makes the children too smart and too weak, both at the >>>> same time. Though, my own 2 ad half year old is over parented. She is >>>> such a clingy. >>>> Now, about this small girl, she sho

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

2019-02-25 Thread turab chimthanawala
>> Nobody told me explicitly about my disability in my childhood. >> It dawns upon oneself through normal interactions. >> They have done wrong by restricting her for so long. >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia

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

2019-02-25 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, Today while leaving from the BMC canteen after lunch, I was stopped by an old lady. Her grand daughter about 4 has no sight in 1 eye from birth. Per the lady, the baby has considerable sight in the other eye. The lady was concerned that she and her children have not yet been able to

Re: [AI] Urgent emotional support required

2019-02-24 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hey Alvesh, I am a low vision person suffering from LCA. Even my eyesight has reduced over the years. Happy to chat. Please call me on +91 8087813609 anyday after 8 pm. Best Turab Chimthanawala On 2/25/19, sazid shaik wrote: > Good description, even It helps to overcome my struggleing >

Re: [AI] Accessible coins!

2019-01-09 Thread turab chimthanawala
Great news On 1/9/19, Srinivasu Chakravarthula wrote: > Fabulous.. > > On Wed 9 Jan, 2019, 1:04 PM Mahesh Narasimhan >> Fantastic news >> >> With best wishes, >> Mahesh Narasimhan >> +91-9899353960 >> Sent from my iPhone 7 >> >> > On 09-Jan-2019, at 12:46 PM, George Abraham wrote: >> > >> > As

[AI] Request contact details of Mr. Shobhan Singh

2018-12-10 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, Would be grateful if anyone could share the contact details of Mr. Shobhan Singh, the gentleman who conducts the Mid brain activation training. Thanking you Best Turab Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message

[AI] How the disabled can expedite their inclusion in society

2018-12-06 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, The society has to play a pivotal role to ensure greater acceptance and participation by the disabled. However, it is imperative for us to make the first move. I had recently written this piece wherein I enlist some of the strategies we can adopt to expedite our inclusion in society.

Re: [AI] AI Connecting with CAs on the list

2018-11-19 Thread turab chimthanawala
> Have you tried retaining the table ley out after scanning? >> >> >> >> Regards >> Vamshi >> >>> On 17-Nov-2018, at 3:59 PM, turab chimthanawala >>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi all, >>> Wish to connect with CAs. I wish to

[AI] AI Connecting with CAs on the list

2018-11-17 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, Wish to connect with CAs. I wish to know as to how to make a Balance Sheet accessible or readable after scanning it. Thanking you Best Turab Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to

Re: [AI] flying alone?

2018-11-15 Thread turab chimthanawala
Dear John, While it is certainly a good idea to intimate the service provider in advance, per my recent experiences it is not mandatory. I have been flying independently since the past 5 years. Support of the airline staff has improved dramatically. Just when you reach the airport entrance,

Re: [AI] Any economics professors on the list

2018-10-10 Thread turab chimthanawala
you looking at? We can take it up on call. > > There are some who have pursued economics. > > Regards, > Amar Jain > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On 10-Oct-2018, at 4:33 PM, turab chimthanawala >> wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> Wish to connect with any

[AI] Any economics professors on the list

2018-10-10 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, Wish to connect with any economics professors on the list. Thanking you Best Turab Chimthanawala 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

[AI] AI UGC NET December 2018

2018-09-20 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, A friend would be appearing for the UGC NET December 2018. Wanted to know the scribe eligibility criteria for the exam. The information brochure states that the applicant has to place a request for a scribe and the same shall be provided by the Exam Superintendent only. However While

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

2018-09-14 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi, I too follow the practice of indirectly disclosing my disability through my Resume. Per my experience most people are unexposed to what persons with disability can accomplish with assistive technology. Hence, disclosing the same in a telecon or email may lead to unnecessary apprehensions and

Re: [AI] shaving independently

2018-09-08 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, I wish to learn shaving preferably by the traditional mode. While I have attempted it in the past, the results have been comical. My concern is that I wish to keep some hair left on my brow and only want to save off the hair on my chin. Hence, my earlier attempts have been untidy. Would

Re: [AI] Here's how you can turn loneliness into blissful solitude

2018-09-06 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi Ms. Subramani, Your piece is well articulated! Would love to read your book. Where can I get a PDF? Best Turab On 9/6/18, Subramani L wrote: > My friend, supporter and well-wisher: > > Do you know that loneliness is considered a modern epidemic? > > I didn’t know either. But last week, I

Re: [AI] Difficulty in using Google Maps

2018-09-05 Thread turab chimthanawala
clusion.com >> >> Let's create an inclusive web! >> >> Lead Accessibility Consultant, Informatica >> >> >> >> On Wed, Sep 5, 2018 at 11:58 AM turab chimthanawala >> wrote: >> >>> Ok thanks. So are the prompts better in another mode

Re: [AI] Difficulty in using Google Maps

2018-09-05 Thread turab chimthanawala
han wrote: >>> >>> Hi there, >>> yes, you are correct!the map does not instruct you with the specific >>> turn.. >>> it all depends upon your traveling speed. >>> and also, depends on the mode which you selected. example, walking, >>> dri

[AI] Difficulty in using Google Maps

2018-09-04 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, Of late I have difficulty in using Google Maps. I mean while travelling, google maps says turn left after 200m. But it fails to indicate at the specific turn. I am using G Maps on an iPhone updated to the latest version. Please guide. Thanking you Best Turab Search for old postings at:

Re: [AI] Let there be sight | health

2018-09-04 Thread turab chimthanawala
etter eye has improved from 20/600 > to 20/60. Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 3, 2018, at 10:06 AM, turab chimthanawala >> wrote: >> >> Hi Rahul, >> Well we have been following the evolution of this course of treatment >> since about six years now (since wh

[AI] Challenges in getting hair styled by a hair dresser

2018-09-03 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, Hope this message finds you well. I have recently developed a keen interest in getting my hair styled. However, I encounter the following challenges while visiting a barber. 1. Lack of precise understanding and knowledge of the hit hair styles in vogue. 2. As I can't see clearly in the

Re: [AI] Making education more inclusive for people with blindness: Learning from CFA Institute

2018-09-03 Thread turab chimthanawala
6.5 lakh books. > > It is high time that we make accessible material available for technical > subjects. > > -Original Message- > From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf > Of turab chimthanawala > Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2018

Re: [AI] CBSE takes a big step towards inclusion, to make it easier for disabled students to take exams

2018-09-03 Thread turab chimthanawala
Great initiatives, especially including 'sign language as a separate subject and braille as an option in academics.' I however, fail to understand the rationale behind allowing students direct entry into 10th and 12th by skipping 9th and 11th, in case of medical emergency. Per my experience, as a

Re: [AI] Let there be sight | health

2018-09-02 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi Rahul, Well we have been following the evolution of this course of treatment since about six years now (since when it was in Phase III). My mom has been in contact with the Trial administrator. My mom tried very hard to get me in the Phase III trial. Despite registering well in advance and even

Re: [AI] Making education more inclusive for people with blindness: Learning from CFA Institute

2018-09-02 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi Dinesh, Heartiest congratulations on clearing CFA! Your piece is well articulated. Agreed that India has a lot to learn from the West in terms of imparting accessible education for the disabled. But things are changing in some progressive institutes. I did my Masters in law from NALSAR

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

2018-09-01 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi Narendra, Like others I am disappointed at your approach. We should focus on reasonable accommodation and not exemption. In my Company Secretary curriculum I gave an Open book exam. Despite repeated requests, the CS Institute did not allow me access to soft copy material. Hence, I had my text

Re: [AI] Sharing experience of hosting a lunch for friends: independently

2018-08-21 Thread turab chimthanawala
> सहायक महाप्रबन्धक AGM > बाजार आसूचना ईकाई MIU > भारतीय 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. &g

[AI] Sharing experience of hosting a lunch for friends: independently

2018-08-20 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, I had an amazing experience of hosting a lunch for about 20 people independently for the first time at Cafe Zenea, a prominent restaurant in Nagpur. Special thanks to Amar Jain for his valuable inputs and encouragement when I had sought insights through a post before the event. Following

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