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[Kr_iyer]

INTRODUCTION TO ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Accessibility Tools and Strategies
  
  

MOUSE ALTERNATIVES

Touch Screens
A touch screen is an electronic device placed over, or built into the monitor of the computer. It allows the user to make a direct selection of an item on the computer screen by touching the screen with a finger or a stylus. These devices are usually plugged into the mouse port of the computer, and is purchased for either Macintosh or Windows. It can help focus visual attention and is a more direct response either for early learning of cause and effect or, when used in conjunction with an on-screen keyboard is a direct way to type.



Joysticks
Joysticks are an additional access method for computers. Some joysticks can be plugged into the mouse port on a computer, and automatically function as a mouse. Some can be used in game ports, and with special software can also act as a mouse.



Alternative keyboards
Many programmable and miniature keyboards have functions that allow them to act as a mouse as well.
Vendors: (see list below under keyboard alternatives)

Trackballs
A trackball has the mouse ball on the topside of a stationary base. It can range in size from the pea-size (the Thumbelina), to larger than a tennis ball (the MicroSoft EasyBall). The ball is rotated to move the cursor on the screen. Most trackballs still require the user to be able to click to make a selection. Some have a "lock" button for dragging functions.

Glidepoint or Touchpad
This is a small pad that allows one to use a finger to move the cursor in any direction without requiring arm movement. They are frequently found on laptop computers, but can be purchased for a desktop computer and plugged into the mouse port. Most of these systems need contact with skin to work. Can be found easily at office supply stores and computer shops and catalog.

Access Utilities
Can change the speed of the mouse, can make the pointer automatically "snap" to an active window or button, or cause the mouse button to click after a preset "dwell" time, can alter the size of the cursor.


Pointing and Typing Aids
Most often a wand or stick held in the hand, mouth; or strapped to the chin or head. Useful for individuals who have limited hand control.



KEYBOARD ALTERNATIVES

Programmable Keyboards
Programmable keyboards are often larger than a regular keyboard, with built in utilities that allow the user to change the sensitivity of the keys and other features. Some of the keyboards, with software that comes with them, or additional software allow the user to create a custom keyboard layout. Many alternative keyboards can switch between keyboard and mouse functions with the touch of a key, or can have the mouse functions as a portion of the keyboard. They are available for either Macintosh or Windows, and run simultaneously with the regular keyboard and mouse.


Miniature Keyboards
Miniature keyboards are tools for an individual with limited gross motor skills, but good fine motor skills. The location of all the keys in a very small area gives the user access to all computer function. Many miniature keyboards can switch between keyboard and mouse functions with the touch of a key. They are available for either Macintosh or Windows, and sometimes run simultaneously with the regular keyboard and mouse.



On-screen Keyboards
On-screen keyboards allow an individual to access a keyboard with the mouse, joystick, electronic pointing device, or touch screen. The keyboard displayed may be a standard configuration, or modified. On-screen keyboards are a software option, and many offer a scanning function as well as a direct selection option.


Chording Keyboards
Chording keyboards use a combination of a few keys to create keystrokes for each letter. Most individuals can learn to chord within a few weeks. A Braille and Speak is a type of chording keyboard.



Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices.
Many AAC devices have the ability to communicate with a computer either by direct cable, or more often infrared connection. The AAC device is then used as a keyboard with whatever access method the user is already familiar with.



Access Utilities
Programs that add a function to the computer, such as slowing down the key repeat, or allowing multiple key commands to a user who only uses one finger.
  

Word Prediction
Allows an individual to use fewer keystrokes to input data. Most are "intelligent", in that they learn from the words used most often by the individual and those words are brought up more frequently in the prediction list. Some of these programs offer speech feedback, and scanning as well.


Voice Recognition

Allows an individual to input data and/or control the computer functions and mouse using his/her voice. Many voice recognition programs must be "trained" to an individual's voice. If the user's voice is not consistent, there may be a problem with the training.

Switches and Switch Software
Allows an individual with limited but a consistent motion to input data into the computer, when a direct access method is not possible. Most switches need a connection (interface) to the computer. Switches are available from a wide variety of vendors, and come in many sizes, shapes, colors. Placement of the switch and the amount of pressure needed to activate it are important considerations in choosing a switch.




Touch Screens
A touch screen is an electronic device placed over, or built into the monitor of the computer. It allows the user to make a direct selection of an item on the computer screen by touching the screen with a finger or a stylus. These devices are usually plugged into the mouse port of the computer, and are purchased for either Macintosh or Windows. It can help focus visual attention and is a more direct response either for early learning of cause and effect or, when used in conjunction with an on-screen keyboard is a direct way to type.
Vendors: (see list above under Mouse Alternatives)

VISUAL ENHANCEMENTS
Optional Cursors
Software to install cursors that are larger than the standard cursors are available from a variety of sources. Some can be downloaded from the Internet. Some are shareware or freeware, others are sold be software companies.


Talking and large print word processors
Word processors that "read" the text as it is being typed, either by letter, word, sentence, or paragraph can offer an individual with a visual impairment, or with a learning disability an additional opportunity to "proof" their documents. Enlarging the font within the word processor can help as well. Generally, a talking word processor does not have the capabilities of a screen reader.

  

Talking Dictionaries and Spell Checking.
Some word processors that speak also will speak while checking the spelling of a document. The program will speak both the word that might be misspelled, and the possible corrections. Many will read the word, and then each letter. There are some that will read the definition of the word as well, and will also notify the user of possible homonyms.


Screen Readers
Screen readers are software programs that work in conjunction with the computer's sound card, or a dedicated speech synthesizer to provide verbal feedback of everything on the screen, including menus, text, and punctuation. They are available for DOS or text-based operating systems as well as for Windows. There is a wide variety of options with screen readers, with users having the ability to change the rate, pitch, volume of speech output. Some use an external keypad or touch tablet to operate the reader, others use keyboard commands.
With the addition of a scanner, and optical character recognition, one can use the computer to "read" text from books, magazines, letters or other printed materials. Books are also available on disk from Recording for the Blind.

Screen Enlargement or Magnification
A magnification program is software based, and focuses on part of the screen and enlarges it. All magnify text by at least 200 percent. Many have variable magnification up to 12 times the normal size. Most can follow or track with the cursor automatically. Some have the ability to magnify graphics. And some magnification programs can have a split screen, with part of the screen showing magnification and the other unmagnified.
.com

Braille Displays
Refreshable Braille displays provide a line by line tactile output of information displayed on the computer monitor. This is done by means of small, rounded pins that are lifted in order to form Braille characters. There is currently no Braille display available for Macintosh computers.

_________________
If they answer not to thy call walk alone,
If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,
O thou unlucky one,
open thy mind and speak out alone.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE

INTRODUCTION TO ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Accessibility Tools and Strategies
  
  

MOUSE ALTERNATIVES

Touch Screens
A touch screen is an electronic device placed over, or built into the monitor of the computer. It allows the user to make a direct selection of an item on the computer screen by touching the screen with a finger or a stylus. These devices are usually plugged into the mouse port of the computer, and is purchased for either Macintosh or Windows. It can help focus visual attention and is a more direct response either for early learning of cause and effect or, when used in conjunction with an on-screen keyboard is a direct way to type.



Joysticks
Joysticks are an additional access method for computers. Some joysticks can be plugged into the mouse port on a computer, and automatically function as a mouse. Some can be used in game ports, and with special software can also act as a mouse.



Alternative keyboards
Many programmable and miniature keyboards have functions that allow them to act as a mouse as well.
Vendors: (see list below under keyboard alternatives)

Trackballs
A trackball has the mouse ball on the topside of a stationary base. It can range in size from the pea-size (the Thumbelina), to larger than a tennis ball (the MicroSoft EasyBall). The ball is rotated to move the cursor on the screen. Most trackballs still require the user to be able to click to make a selection. Some have a "lock" button for dragging functions.

Glidepoint or Touchpad
This is a small pad that allows one to use a finger to move the cursor in any direction without requiring arm movement. They are frequently found on laptop computers, but can be purchased for a desktop computer and plugged into the mouse port. Most of these systems need contact with skin to work. Can be found easily at office supply stores and computer shops and catalog.

Access Utilities
Can change the speed of the mouse, can make the pointer automatically "snap" to an active window or button, or cause the mouse button to click after a preset "dwell" time, can alter the size of the cursor.


Pointing and Typing Aids
Most often a wand or stick held in the hand, mouth; or strapped to the chin or head. Useful for individuals who have limited hand control.



KEYBOARD ALTERNATIVES

Programmable Keyboards
Programmable keyboards are often larger than a regular keyboard, with built in utilities that allow the user to change the sensitivity of the keys and other features. Some of the keyboards, with software that comes with them, or additional software allow the user to create a custom keyboard layout. Many alternative keyboards can switch between keyboard and mouse functions with the touch of a key, or can have the mouse functions as a portion of the keyboard. They are available for either Macintosh or Windows, and run simultaneously with the regular keyboard and mouse.


Miniature Keyboards
Miniature keyboards are tools for an individual with limited gross motor skills, but good fine motor skills. The location of all the keys in a very small area gives the user access to all computer function. Many miniature keyboards can switch between keyboard and mouse functions with the touch of a key. They are available for either Macintosh or Windows, and sometimes run simultaneously with the regular keyboard and mouse.



On-screen Keyboards
On-screen keyboards allow an individual to access a keyboard with the mouse, joystick, electronic pointing device, or touch screen. The keyboard displayed may be a standard configuration, or modified. On-screen keyboards are a software option, and many offer a scanning function as well as a direct selection option.


Chording Keyboards
Chording keyboards use a combination of a few keys to create keystrokes for each letter. Most individuals can learn to chord within a few weeks. A Braille and Speak is a type of chording keyboard.



Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices.
Many AAC devices have the ability to communicate with a computer either by direct cable, or more often infrared connection. The AAC device is then used as a keyboard with whatever access method the user is already familiar with.



Access Utilities
Programs that add a function to the computer, such as slowing down the key repeat, or allowing multiple key commands to a user who only uses one finger.
  

Word Prediction
Allows an individual to use fewer keystrokes to input data. Most are "intelligent", in that they learn from the words used most often by the individual and those words are brought up more frequently in the prediction list. Some of these programs offer speech feedback, and scanning as well.


Voice Recognition

Allows an individual to input data and/or control the computer functions and mouse using his/her voice. Many voice recognition programs must be "trained" to an individual's voice. If the user's voice is not consistent, there may be a problem with the training.

Switches and Switch Software
Allows an individual with limited but a consistent motion to input data into the computer, when a direct access method is not possible. Most switches need a connection (interface) to the computer. Switches are available from a wide variety of vendors, and come in many sizes, shapes, colors. Placement of the switch and the amount of pressure needed to activate it are important considerations in choosing a switch.




Touch Screens
A touch screen is an electronic device placed over, or built into the monitor of the computer. It allows the user to make a direct selection of an item on the computer screen by touching the screen with a finger or a stylus. These devices are usually plugged into the mouse port of the computer, and are purchased for either Macintosh or Windows. It can help focus visual attention and is a more direct response either for early learning of cause and effect or, when used in conjunction with an on-screen keyboard is a direct way to type.
Vendors: (see list above under Mouse Alternatives)

VISUAL ENHANCEMENTS
Optional Cursors
Software to install cursors that are larger than the standard cursors are available from a variety of sources. Some can be downloaded from the Internet. Some are shareware or freeware, others are sold be software companies.


Talking and large print word processors
Word processors that "read" the text as it is being typed, either by letter, word, sentence, or paragraph can offer an individual with a visual impairment, or with a learning disability an additional opportunity to "proof" their documents. Enlarging the font within the word processor can help as well. Generally, a talking word processor does not have the capabilities of a screen reader.

  

Talking Dictionaries and Spell Checking.
Some word processors that speak also will speak while checking the spelling of a document. The program will speak both the word that might be misspelled, and the possible corrections. Many will read the word, and then each letter. There are some that will read the definition of the word as well, and will also notify the user of possible homonyms.


Screen Readers
Screen readers are software programs that work in conjunction with the computer's sound card, or a dedicated speech synthesizer to provide verbal feedback of everything on the screen, including menus, text, and punctuation. They are available for DOS or text-based operating systems as well as for Windows. There is a wide variety of options with screen readers, with users having the ability to change the rate, pitch, volume of speech output. Some use an external keypad or touch tablet to operate the reader, others use keyboard commands.
With the addition of a scanner, and optical character recognition, one can use the computer to "read" text from books, magazines, letters or other printed materials. Books are also available on disk from Recording for the Blind.

Screen Enlargement or Magnification
A magnification program is software based, and focuses on part of the screen and enlarges it. All magnify text by at least 200 percent. Many have variable magnification up to 12 times the normal size. Most can follow or track with the cursor automatically. Some have the ability to magnify graphics. And some magnification programs can have a split screen, with part of the screen showing magnification and the other unmagnified.
.com

Braille Displays
Refreshable Braille displays provide a line by line tactile output of information displayed on the computer monitor. This is done by means of small, rounded pins that are lifted in order to form Braille characters. There is currently no Braille display available for Macintosh computers.

_________________
If they answer not to thy call walk alone,
If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,
O thou unlucky one,
open thy mind and speak out alone.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE

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[Kr_iyer]

Hi all,

The basic thing  is our sensory organs fail is why we require assistive devices. the sensors are

Eyes,Ears: Seeing and Evaluating. We can  compnsate the seing part . but the valuation of the surroundings goes to ears.  The most compex person to create a assistive device would be blind and deaf.

Ears, mouth: The less complex person but can have the help of eyes to compensate, but the lack of communication is largely felt by these people.

These people are the persons required as research persons for any basic research. not the devices are definitely lacking for these people at a affordable cost. There are so many young blood in India, the cost of these can be done and reduced by rsearch. I have seen the ad from yahoo, I felt sad thatwhat  a company can do, THE GOI can not do.

The assistive devices are there, but beyond the reach of common man. Yeah I have the card for disability, but  The  income limit is 36000/- per annum, but unfortunately I earn more than that monthly, still I can't afford the things  I call as assistive devices, The sppech Corrector, The stair case Climber and electric scooter. What are these fancy toys for, just think about it.

There is young blood amongst us also, they also can think of cost saving the really useful  devices, The CAvin Care should create an award for reserch for disability also, hat is my humble request.

Signing off and have a Good Day

_________________
If they answer not to thy call walk alone,
If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,
O thou unlucky one,
open thy mind and speak out alone.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE

Hi all,

The basic thing  is our sensory organs fail is why we require assistive devices. the sensors are

Eyes,Ears: Seeing and Evaluating. We can  compnsate the seing part . but the valuation of the surroundings goes to ears.  The most compex person to create a assistive device would be blind and deaf.

Ears, mouth: The less complex person but can have the help of eyes to compensate, but the lack of communication is largely felt by these people.

These people are the persons required as research persons for any basic research. not the devices are definitely lacking for these people at a affordable cost. There are so many young blood in India, the cost of these can be done and reduced by rsearch. I have seen the ad from yahoo, I felt sad thatwhat  a company can do, THE GOI can not do.

The assistive devices are there, but beyond the reach of common man. Yeah I have the card for disability, but  The  income limit is 36000/- per annum, but unfortunately I earn more than that monthly, still I can't afford the things  I call as assistive devices, The sppech Corrector, The stair case Climber and electric scooter. What are these fancy toys for, just think about it.

There is young blood amongst us also, they also can think of cost saving the really useful  devices, The CAvin Care should create an award for reserch for disability also, hat is my humble request.

Signing off and have a Good Day

_________________
If they answer not to thy call walk alone,
If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,
O thou unlucky one,
open thy mind and speak out alone.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE

[Kr_iyer]

Hi there,

Let us explore the so  called devices, they are all computer related devices. Affordability among the indians is low. Let us think of the disabled child, PWD and NGOs are making aware of the benefits. Think of the special schools. Is it available in the nearest block? I would say the FIRST BARRIER TO CROSS IS EDUCATION. Let the schools please be opened in te villages too or the hostel facilities is to be bourne by the Government.

GOI is broadly classified  disabled as blind, deaf,orthopaedic, motor pbms and cerebral palsy. there is a necessity for the trained teachers for each classification. The B.Ed course does not cover the basic training.
The training also requires them to train the children on the self independence and education. I dont think there is such a school anywhere in the world. so the SECOND BARRIER IS TO FIND A TRAINER

The kid's story continues towards the end of education. Whrn he goe to find a job and get it snd even after getting, THE THIRD BARRIER IS ACCEPTANCE OF OTHERS that he is normal human being. not to be stared down .

Well If any NGO/ ORGANIZATION is puting these across to the GOI ,  my hats of to them

the facts ihae told is not new, the insistance and consistance will go a long way.

Signing Off and have a  nice day

_________________
If they answer not to thy call walk alone,
If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,
O thou unlucky one,
open thy mind and speak out alone.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE

Hi there,

Let us explore the so  called devices, they are all computer related devices. Affordability among the indians is low. Let us think of the disabled child, PWD and NGOs are making aware of the benefits. Think of the special schools. Is it available in the nearest block? I would say the FIRST BARRIER TO CROSS IS EDUCATION. Let the schools please be opened in te villages too or the hostel facilities is to be bourne by the Government.

GOI is broadly classified  disabled as blind, deaf,orthopaedic, motor pbms and cerebral palsy. there is a necessity for the trained teachers for each classification. The B.Ed course does not cover the basic training.
The training also requires them to train the children on the self independence and education. I dont think there is such a school anywhere in the world. so the SECOND BARRIER IS TO FIND A TRAINER

The kid's story continues towards the end of education. Whrn he goe to find a job and get it snd even after getting, THE THIRD BARRIER IS ACCEPTANCE OF OTHERS that he is normal human being. not to be stared down .

Well If any NGO/ ORGANIZATION is puting these across to the GOI ,  my hats of to them

the facts ihae told is not new, the insistance and consistance will go a long way.

Signing Off and have a  nice day

_________________
If they answer not to thy call walk alone,
If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,
O thou unlucky one,
open thy mind and speak out alone.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE

[Kr_iyer]

Hi,

It is sunday today late sleeping except for single parent wake up the kids for studying. Today while waking up the kids said " Dad, It is woman's day, we got freedsom to sleep. don't disturb". Well The kids are atleast aware of the womans day. What about us. Has anyone of us think about the special day.

India has progesed to see a Prime Minister, and now a expectant prime minister. Has the story of a normal disabled has changed? No. girl/Womans struggle is more dificult than  a man. Whether it is education/ job  or a Marriage. It has always diffrentiated a Woman. Today Hindu is full of woman's day . But GOI on its part has released a  woman prisoner. that is the end of of it.

Woman Politician's crying for womans quota bill are nowhere seen making a statement. Well In india or any where in the world have we seen awoman among the top ten rich list? Okay how we react to woman as a collegue, atleast  we can swear making no dirty comments about them.

See Man is always part of  Wo-Man

Happy Sleeping

Suigning Off

_________________
If they answer not to thy call walk alone,
If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,
O thou unlucky one,
open thy mind and speak out alone.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE

Hi,

It is sunday today late sleeping except for single parent wake up the kids for studying. Today while waking up the kids said " Dad, It is woman's day, we got freedsom to sleep. don't disturb". Well The kids are atleast aware of the womans day. What about us. Has anyone of us think about the special day.

India has progesed to see a Prime Minister, and now a expectant prime minister. Has the story of a normal disabled has changed? No. girl/Womans struggle is more dificult than  a man. Whether it is education/ job  or a Marriage. It has always diffrentiated a Woman. Today Hindu is full of woman's day . But GOI on its part has released a  woman prisoner. that is the end of of it.

Woman Politician's crying for womans quota bill are nowhere seen making a statement. Well In india or any where in the world have we seen awoman among the top ten rich list? Okay how we react to woman as a collegue, atleast  we can swear making no dirty comments about them.

See Man is always part of  Wo-Man

Happy Sleeping

Suigning Off

_________________
If they answer not to thy call walk alone,
If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,
O thou unlucky one,
open thy mind and speak out alone.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE

[Kr_iyer]

Hi,

Goodmorning. This is becoming a regular Blog. Yesterday, I went for shopping with younger daughter in the morning. When the bus came I waved my stick to indicte I am a disabled. The bus stopped purposefully a few  yards from me. When I started moving and reached the bus, It started again. Conductor was laughing. The kid felt upset, but the next bus came and the driver and conductor ws patient and Got me a seat very politely. The incident is aregular happening both type of conductors. I told the kid MAN= HALF GOD + HALF ANIMAL the  old saying. I saw from TV anila's program a disabled has arranged  a bus for special bus for special persons lie us, God bless him. But the bus drivers in  all the metro cities is more toughened and the crowd can't think of ne venturing the bus. There has to be a special facility for disabled .

For disabled, the biggest problem is mobility, I can afford the auto, what about Tom,Dick and Harry of the disabled. Well first thing a disabled person, who can move will want mobility.

Another inbcident happened yesterday, when I wanted to cross , The Policeman I mmediately stopped te traffic and let me Go. Well , think of canaught Plce, Flora Fountain, Esplanade, MG road, and Mount road. There is no place. There is no Subway. Well we cant cross in day time or walk further acroos to rthe signals.Inevitably a mad driver will step n accelerator and you will be scared.

The basic thing is Roadsand busses, Do we have the help

Think Of it and it is a wonderful day today Enjoy it

Sigining off

_________________
If they answer not to thy call walk alone,
If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,
O thou unlucky one,
open thy mind and speak out alone.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE

Hi,

Goodmorning. This is becoming a regular Blog. Yesterday, I went for shopping with younger daughter in the morning. When the bus came I waved my stick to indicte I am a disabled. The bus stopped purposefully a few  yards from me. When I started moving and reached the bus, It started again. Conductor was laughing. The kid felt upset, but the next bus came and the driver and conductor ws patient and Got me a seat very politely. The incident is aregular happening both type of conductors. I told the kid MAN= HALF GOD + HALF ANIMAL the  old saying. I saw from TV anila's program a disabled has arranged  a bus for special bus for special persons lie us, God bless him. But the bus drivers in  all the metro cities is more toughened and the crowd can't think of ne venturing the bus. There has to be a special facility for disabled .

For disabled, the biggest problem is mobility, I can afford the auto, what about Tom,Dick and Harry of the disabled. Well first thing a disabled person, who can move will want mobility.

Another inbcident happened yesterday, when I wanted to cross , The Policeman I mmediately stopped te traffic and let me Go. Well , think of canaught Plce, Flora Fountain, Esplanade, MG road, and Mount road. There is no place. There is no Subway. Well we cant cross in day time or walk further acroos to rthe signals.Inevitably a mad driver will step n accelerator and you will be scared.

The basic thing is Roadsand busses, Do we have the help

Think Of it and it is a wonderful day today Enjoy it

Sigining off

_________________
If they answer not to thy call walk alone,
If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,
O thou unlucky one,
open thy mind and speak out alone.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE

[Vaishnaviganesan]

Hi Kartik,
yeah its true this world have equal no of devil and angel!!! Its so sad to see humanity had become corpse!!! i too had variety of experience with this mobility!!! travelling in public transport was a nightmare to me!!! Then when started doing well in my career i got my own car, thinking that i will be independent, travel whereever i want!! But alas i was not issued licence on the basis of disability!!! Inspite of getting fitness certificate, RTO head had his own way of testing me. he wanted me to hop around and then stand on leg, etc etc. i am not against rules, but my question was during 1994, when i approached rehabilitation centre for orthopedically disabled at ashoknagar chennai for disability certificate and avail college seat using disability qota, i was denied bcoz he claimed am able to walk but jus limping and am below 40% disability. Frustrated with the way these docters work and not wanting bribe and get benefits, i competed with everone in general quota for higher studies. But when i want to avail driving licence in normal category then am considered as disabled. Not wanting to undergo with the hassels of running around with these authorities, i had to hire a driver and last 6 years i really had tough time with drivers and autoguys. its not the question of affordability kartik, so disgusting when people utilize your disability and your tender heartedness.
recently i started using public transport again, and thanks to Chennai transport for some special buses the steps are lower easy to climb and little less crowed as it is priced high!!

i jus want to find out if i can do some modifications with my santro so that i can start driving again

Hi Kartik,
yeah its true this world have equal no of devil and angel!!! Its so sad to see humanity had become corpse!!! i too had variety of experience with this mobility!!! travelling in public transport was a nightmare to me!!! Then when started doing well in my career i got my own car, thinking that i will be independent, travel whereever i want!! But alas i was not issued licence on the basis of disability!!! Inspite of getting fitness certificate, RTO head had his own way of testing me. he wanted me to hop around and then stand on leg, etc etc. i am not against rules, but my question was during 1994, when i approached rehabilitation centre for orthopedically disabled at ashoknagar chennai for disability certificate and avail college seat using disability qota, i was denied bcoz he claimed am able to walk but jus limping and am below 40% disability. Frustrated with the way these docters work and not wanting bribe and get benefits, i competed with everone in general quota for higher studies. But when i want to avail driving licence in normal category then am considered as disabled. Not wanting to undergo with the hassels of running around with these authorities, i had to hire a driver and last 6 years i really had tough time with drivers and autoguys. its not the question of affordability kartik, so disgusting when people utilize your disability and your tender heartedness.
recently i started using public transport again, and thanks to Chennai transport for some special buses the steps are lower easy to climb and little less crowed as it is priced high!!

i jus want to find out if i can do some modifications with my santro so that i can start driving again

[Kr_iyer]

Hi Vaishnavi,

You have narrated the typical example of a GOI officialas if he is the kaw unfortunately he is the outlaw. For me IN-laws  and OUT-laws are the same acting wthout having aby stuff. you have gone to driving test only not a dancing test, secondly you have approached the nedical authorities, they have refused to give you a disabled certificate. The mistake you have done is asked them to give in writing that you are not disabled and  produce the same in the driving test. your torture of driving test only will be confied to  whether you know driving or not. If the people refuse get it in writing and publish in the magaine. You would have had a real fun.

Well, We are meekly accepting the fact we are not allowed driving licences, that is very bad. Did any police test the driver his drunkeness, his drug addiction, his over driving. Did any rule is existing for cancelling the licences for the no of acicidents, only the fines and there is always the insureres will pay. But think of that have we ever protested the  issue of licences for four whelers.

Last week I finally got the disabled Conveyance allowance of Rs.200/= per month after a fight with the Managemnent for 2 years. Well , by that process also they were forced two call for 5 officers from disabled recruitmnt as per PWD. Well, it is not the shame for asking our Rights, and privileges. WE ARE DISABLED AND LET US FIGHT FOR THE RIGHTS.

Winning always is the result of Fight. Think of that

Signing Off.  It is a hoiday today  Well I am gonna have fun with my kids and Have a Fine Day

_________________
If they answer not to thy call walk alone,
If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,
O thou unlucky one,
open thy mind and speak out alone.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE

Hi Vaishnavi,

You have narrated the typical example of a GOI officialas if he is the kaw unfortunately he is the outlaw. For me IN-laws  and OUT-laws are the same acting wthout having aby stuff. you have gone to driving test only not a dancing test, secondly you have approached the nedical authorities, they have refused to give you a disabled certificate. The mistake you have done is asked them to give in writing that you are not disabled and  produce the same in the driving test. your torture of driving test only will be confied to  whether you know driving or not. If the people refuse get it in writing and publish in the magaine. You would have had a real fun.

Well, We are meekly accepting the fact we are not allowed driving licences, that is very bad. Did any police test the driver his drunkeness, his drug addiction, his over driving. Did any rule is existing for cancelling the licences for the no of acicidents, only the fines and there is always the insureres will pay. But think of that have we ever protested the  issue of licences for four whelers.

Last week I finally got the disabled Conveyance allowance of Rs.200/= per month after a fight with the Managemnent for 2 years. Well , by that process also they were forced two call for 5 officers from disabled recruitmnt as per PWD. Well, it is not the shame for asking our Rights, and privileges. WE ARE DISABLED AND LET US FIGHT FOR THE RIGHTS.

Winning always is the result of Fight. Think of that

Signing Off.  It is a hoiday today  Well I am gonna have fun with my kids and Have a Fine Day

_________________
If they answer not to thy call walk alone,
If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,
O thou unlucky one,
open thy mind and speak out alone.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE

[Kr_iyer]

Hi,

People in the north had have fun in he Holi. Wel I miss it . now a days I take a bus to familiarise myelf with the comforts/discomforts of travelling. One thing I can thank the Bus Conductors for  providing the seat and wait till iget up/and down from the bus. But I used wonder what else is te BARRIER.

Well, First of all getting into the bus is a barrier. Not to blame the drivers. You wait in the bus stand and the expected bus stops after two or three busses and by the time you reach the bus . it is gone. BARRIER NO 1 IS WHERE THE BUS STOPS.

After getting dow the crowd pushing and pulling and there is no traffic control to the small bikes and autoes. BARRIER NO 2 IS THE UNRULY CROWD.but this is not a major y ou have to manage yourselfand wtch for carefully.

The most horrible place is the road side urine / waste dump. the speed with which I cross is is horrible. If I had any food I will vomit. BARRIER NO 3 IS THE ROAD SIDE URINE/ WASTE DUMP.

It is normal to Dig the roads and the sufferors are the people like us. To navigate the theroad side shops and the gap for crossing is marathan effort and closing touches are remaining stones dumped till they take up the building of the roads. BARRIER N 4 IS THE DIGGING OF THE ROADS.

When you walk thru  a subways it is not safe for the disabled with the support rod for climibing down and up the stair case is not there and the rush . In the night normally I do not venture the subways of safety factors. BARRIER NO 5 IS THE MAINTENANCE OF HE SUBWAYS

Think of it

Well it is time to start my cycling.

Have wonderful day

Signing off

_________________
If they answer not to thy call walk alone,
If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,
O thou unlucky one,
open thy mind and speak out alone.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE

Hi,

People in the north had have fun in he Holi. Wel I miss it . now a days I take a bus to familiarise myelf with the comforts/discomforts of travelling. One thing I can thank the Bus Conductors for  providing the seat and wait till iget up/and down from the bus. But I used wonder what else is te BARRIER.

Well, First of all getting into the bus is a barrier. Not to blame the drivers. You wait in the bus stand and the expected bus stops after two or three busses and by the time you reach the bus . it is gone. BARRIER NO 1 IS WHERE THE BUS STOPS.

After getting dow the crowd pushing and pulling and there is no traffic control to the small bikes and autoes. BARRIER NO 2 IS THE UNRULY CROWD.but this is not a major y ou have to manage yourselfand wtch for carefully.

The most horrible place is the road side urine / waste dump. the speed with which I cross is is horrible. If I had any food I will vomit. BARRIER NO 3 IS THE ROAD SIDE URINE/ WASTE DUMP.

It is normal to Dig the roads and the sufferors are the people like us. To navigate the theroad side shops and the gap for crossing is marathan effort and closing touches are remaining stones dumped till they take up the building of the roads. BARRIER N 4 IS THE DIGGING OF THE ROADS.

When you walk thru  a subways it is not safe for the disabled with the support rod for climibing down and up the stair case is not there and the rush . In the night normally I do not venture the subways of safety factors. BARRIER NO 5 IS THE MAINTENANCE OF HE SUBWAYS

Think of it

Well it is time to start my cycling.

Have wonderful day

Signing off

_________________
If they answer not to thy call walk alone,
If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,
O thou unlucky one,
open thy mind and speak out alone.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE

[Kr_iyer]

Hi ,

Today really I am happy. I went Palani Hills Lord Muruga temple for giving Tonsuring(Mundan). The hill is 450 meters high and has steps around 700. I went by climbing the staircase(40 Minutes) and climbed down by romp like path (50 minutes). You can view these pictures

1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kr_iyer/3349211122/
2: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kr_iyer/3349211248/
3: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kr_iyer/3348379899/

The Barrir I felt is there is no railing and I have literaaly catch the walls

_________________
If they answer not to thy call walk alone,
If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,
O thou unlucky one,
open thy mind and speak out alone.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE

Hi ,

Today really I am happy. I went Palani Hills Lord Muruga temple for giving Tonsuring(Mundan). The hill is 450 meters high and has steps around 700. I went by climbing the staircase(40 Minutes) and climbed down by romp like path (50 minutes). You can view these pictures

1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kr_iyer/3349211122/
2: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kr_iyer/3349211248/
3: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kr_iyer/3348379899/

The Barrir I felt is there is no railing and I have literaaly catch the walls

_________________
If they answer not to thy call walk alone,
If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,
O thou unlucky one,
open thy mind and speak out alone.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE

[Kr_iyer]

Hi,

Very Goodmorning. When I got up at 5 the whole body was paining. But  It was worth it. My bother, my kids, My uncle was there and the kids enjoyed  it too.  I went up there around 5 in the early morning to avoid the crowds and the strain of rush. But when The people started staring at me, it was irritating the kids. They asked why do people stare at you?. Well I said "hey you dont know me at 20s, I used long the girls would look at me and stare me. Well the now I used to all te people staring at me at 50."

Well the people wont change, they looked at me as if I am from an UFO. Forget it.

Well there is happy news Obama has lifted the ban on Stem Cell Research and the people with motor disbances and neuro and spinal disabled are the benficiaries. I don't think I hate Pope, but who is he to be unhappy with Obama for this. Well Pope's office has accepted only on 20th century the Earth goes around the sun, but I think this not a matter of any religion, about abortion well the christians can say., but the research, they should keep[ out  of it.

Jesus is a tolerant God, He should understand the research, Please don't treat me as if I amagaist the Christianity.

NO I AM NOT

Think of it  and have a Good Day

Signing of

_________________
If they answer not to thy call walk alone,
If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,
O thou unlucky one,
open thy mind and speak out alone.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE

Hi,

Very Goodmorning. When I got up at 5 the whole body was paining. But  It was worth it. My bother, my kids, My uncle was there and the kids enjoyed  it too.  I went up there around 5 in the early morning to avoid the crowds and the strain of rush. But when The people started staring at me, it was irritating the kids. They asked why do people stare at you?. Well I said "hey you dont know me at 20s, I used long the girls would look at me and stare me. Well the now I used to all te people staring at me at 50."

Well the people wont change, they looked at me as if I am from an UFO. Forget it.

Well there is happy news Obama has lifted the ban on Stem Cell Research and the people with motor disbances and neuro and spinal disabled are the benficiaries. I don't think I hate Pope, but who is he to be unhappy with Obama for this. Well Pope's office has accepted only on 20th century the Earth goes around the sun, but I think this not a matter of any religion, about abortion well the christians can say., but the research, they should keep[ out  of it.

Jesus is a tolerant God, He should understand the research, Please don't treat me as if I amagaist the Christianity.

NO I AM NOT

Think of it  and have a Good Day

Signing of

_________________
If they answer not to thy call walk alone,
If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,
O thou unlucky one,
open thy mind and speak out alone.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE

[Kr_iyer]

Hi,
Very Goodmorning. I don't know what I am yakking is meaningful to you, but still I can't speak in a meeting, I will go on writing. Well,  I thought of The General Elections, The reservations for SC/ST candidates, They Sc/ST lobbying is very strong and if anybody amends the law, it is only with their approval. Now the Creamy layer of BCs has joined issue and whtever the resons they are getting judicial and MPs support.

Think of us the disability

!. We Do not have The lobbying, Finance, and Union and MPs supprortTherefore we have to take a step of Organising a Union and arrange the mass support arrange the vote banks. Otherwise we willl not have the political support. The thing is we are so disorganised and we go on raising voices timidly for non-implimentation. The first things to start is let us have a charter of demands and organise a public meeting and call the ministers for a public meeting .

2. We then start the registration of the members and organise AGM and Elect members.

3 . We will demand the 3% to start with in the MPs quota as members of rajya sabha. Well right now I don't think we have money and compete in the Loksabha.

4. We will demand the state level election the same.

5. We will demand as incharges the Commisioner and other postings to be controlled by us.

Well I think the list for demands  will go on and the lobbying and Disabled as community will have to do this, if they compare them selves as SC/ST and BC benefits. they have done this and they are united and powerful.

Why Don't we Start?

Have a nice Day

Signing Off

_________________
If they answer not to thy call walk alone,
If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,
O thou unlucky one,
open thy mind and speak out alone.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE

Hi,
Very Goodmorning. I don't know what I am yakking is meaningful to you, but still I can't speak in a meeting, I will go on writing. Well,  I thought of The General Elections, The reservations for SC/ST candidates, They Sc/ST lobbying is very strong and if anybody amends the law, it is only with their approval. Now the Creamy layer of BCs has joined issue and whtever the resons they are getting judicial and MPs support.

Think of us the disability

!. We Do not have The lobbying, Finance, and Union and MPs supprortTherefore we have to take a step of Organising a Union and arrange the mass support arrange the vote banks. Otherwise we willl not have the political support. The thing is we are so disorganised and we go on raising voices timidly for non-implimentation. The first things to start is let us have a charter of demands and organise a public meeting and call the ministers for a public meeting .

2. We then start the registration of the members and organise AGM and Elect members.

3 . We will demand the 3% to start with in the MPs quota as members of rajya sabha. Well right now I don't think we have money and compete in the Loksabha.

4. We will demand the state level election the same.

5. We will demand as incharges the Commisioner and other postings to be controlled by us.

Well I think the list for demands  will go on and the lobbying and Disabled as community will have to do this, if they compare them selves as SC/ST and BC benefits. they have done this and they are united and powerful.

Why Don't we Start?

Have a nice Day

Signing Off

_________________
If they answer not to thy call walk alone,
If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,
O thou unlucky one,
open thy mind and speak out alone.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE

[Kr_iyer]

Hi.

Very Goodmornng.h!!!! sunday yaar. let me sleep. Out of our age we can easily deduct half years in sleeping only. that means if my age is 48 I have lived only 24 years , te rest we have slept and dreamed. Well this is what I tell my kids We are wasting half the life time in nly sleeping. Come on, wake up we are here to live, try our lives to improve, but Why do we waste in sleeping?

The robert frost poem comes to any ones mind "Miles to go before I Sleep". We disabled, or handicapped have so much to achieve against all odds.  How many of you have enjoyed the erly morning sounds and the fresh air. The First resolution we should take is that we should not sleep and the let the life go waste.

well, We have achive the secopnd step of joining together. Frankly we have tried in the past and failed. I dont mind trying to unite us once more. Well I have created a group called  http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/abilityindia

Sorry the ability  nasme I copied and I apologise. I dont have any intention of violating the copyright. All you have to do is register your name and depends on the membership, we wil decide the further action.

Ability wish us good luck

Have a pleasant day

Signing off

_________________
If they answer not to thy call walk alone,
If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,
O thou unlucky one,
open thy mind and speak out alone.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE

Hi.

Very Goodmornng.h!!!! sunday yaar. let me sleep. Out of our age we can easily deduct half years in sleeping only. that means if my age is 48 I have lived only 24 years , te rest we have slept and dreamed. Well this is what I tell my kids We are wasting half the life time in nly sleeping. Come on, wake up we are here to live, try our lives to improve, but Why do we waste in sleeping?

The robert frost poem comes to any ones mind "Miles to go before I Sleep". We disabled, or handicapped have so much to achieve against all odds.  How many of you have enjoyed the erly morning sounds and the fresh air. The First resolution we should take is that we should not sleep and the let the life go waste.

well, We have achive the secopnd step of joining together. Frankly we have tried in the past and failed. I dont mind trying to unite us once more. Well I have created a group called  http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/abilityindia

Sorry the ability  nasme I copied and I apologise. I dont have any intention of violating the copyright. All you have to do is register your name and depends on the membership, we wil decide the further action.

Ability wish us good luck

Have a pleasant day

Signing off

_________________
If they answer not to thy call walk alone,
If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,
O thou unlucky one,
open thy mind and speak out alone.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE

[Kr_iyer]

Hi,

Good Morning. I have got a very small Video of my Climbing Palani Hill With my brother

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kr_iyer/3356808102/

Yesterday I posted  a small forum for you to join. As expected Till evening Nobody Joined. I am a person who wont leave trying. When I applied for Disabled Conveyance Allowance with the medical Board certificate. The Company's reply was negative, Well you are not an ortho case, hence  yiou will not get.

My plan always to go by step by step. I searched the net found PWD and Professional, Income Tax exemption and railway concession. Then I decided   to Fight. The First step was to ask for Income Tax exemption, telling then I will complain to the I.Tax department. Well they did not reply, Then I submitted to the department and forced them to change Code , Other wise I will enter the exemption in the Oracle database myself, with the letter of CA. They Did it.

Step 2 I Wrote with RTI act to ask for explanation, why have not implemented the recruitment, promotions and Implementation as per PWD act. They stated recruiting as per PWD act. Third is a simple Complaint about my case to Ministry. I Got it.

Well, If you lose once in exam, competition, Interview, then buck up and start again. It take will power and you can do it.After all Gajjni Mohommed tried for winning against india. He had made 17 attempts. Why can't you ? Remember the song  in your school "Ham Honge Kaamyaab".

Try harder, if you  don't  make it. You don't say you have lost it.

Well I am waiting, We Will make a try again. Ok most of you are interested in driving a four wheeler and not getting a licences, a simple job to you, why dont you send me the details of whch countries allow and what are the rules. Will You?

Good Day.

Signing Off

_________________
If they answer not to thy call walk alone,
If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,
O thou unlucky one,
open thy mind and speak out alone.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE

Hi,

Good Morning. I have got a very small Video of my Climbing Palani Hill With my brother

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kr_iyer/3356808102/

Yesterday I posted  a small forum for you to join. As expected Till evening Nobody Joined. I am a person who wont leave trying. When I applied for Disabled Conveyance Allowance with the medical Board certificate. The Company's reply was negative, Well you are not an ortho case, hence  yiou will not get.

My plan always to go by step by step. I searched the net found PWD and Professional, Income Tax exemption and railway concession. Then I decided   to Fight. The First step was to ask for Income Tax exemption, telling then I will complain to the I.Tax department. Well they did not reply, Then I submitted to the department and forced them to change Code , Other wise I will enter the exemption in the Oracle database myself, with the letter of CA. They Did it.

Step 2 I Wrote with RTI act to ask for explanation, why have not implemented the recruitment, promotions and Implementation as per PWD act. They stated recruiting as per PWD act. Third is a simple Complaint about my case to Ministry. I Got it.

Well, If you lose once in exam, competition, Interview, then buck up and start again. It take will power and you can do it.After all Gajjni Mohommed tried for winning against india. He had made 17 attempts. Why can't you ? Remember the song  in your school "Ham Honge Kaamyaab".

Try harder, if you  don't  make it. You don't say you have lost it.

Well I am waiting, We Will make a try again. Ok most of you are interested in driving a four wheeler and not getting a licences, a simple job to you, why dont you send me the details of whch countries allow and what are the rules. Will You?

Good Day.

Signing Off

_________________
If they answer not to thy call walk alone,
If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,
O thou unlucky one,
open thy mind and speak out alone.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE

[Anila]

Hi ,

I tried opening the link - http://www.flickr.com/photos/kr_iyer/3356808102/ ...but this doesnt open. Says, "Playback of the video failed"..

Can u upload again, n mail.

Best Regards
Anila

Hi ,

I tried opening the link - http://www.flickr.com/photos/kr_iyer/3356808102/ ...but this doesnt open. Says, "Playback of the video failed"..

Can u upload again, n mail.

Best Regards
Anila

[Kr_iyer]

Hi,

We are sleeping still.
  1. What happened to the amendments on PWD?
  2. What happened to the UN agreements?

We are all bothered whether Congress or BJP or Third front is winning. Has any one brought Agenda CMP or whatever they  have no intention of fulfilling. My question is is any body has even mentioned Disabled  and their plans for them. Why should not we demand our rights also be fulfilled.

Why Don't we demand our agenda to be included. Don't threaten about not voting. they will take care of our votes are put. There is no point in negative saying, nobody bothers. this is an opportunity to bargain. We can demand the increase of percentae of quota? Free higher education, reduce or lift the excise/customs duty for products.

Well, why dont we Wake up?

_________________
If they answer not to thy call walk alone,
If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,
O thou unlucky one,
open thy mind and speak out alone.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE

Hi,

We are sleeping still.
  1. What happened to the amendments on PWD?
  2. What happened to the UN agreements?

We are all bothered whether Congress or BJP or Third front is winning. Has any one brought Agenda CMP or whatever they  have no intention of fulfilling. My question is is any body has even mentioned Disabled  and their plans for them. Why should not we demand our rights also be fulfilled.

Why Don't we demand our agenda to be included. Don't threaten about not voting. they will take care of our votes are put. There is no point in negative saying, nobody bothers. this is an opportunity to bargain. We can demand the increase of percentae of quota? Free higher education, reduce or lift the excise/customs duty for products.

Well, why dont we Wake up?

_________________
If they answer not to thy call walk alone,
If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,
O thou unlucky one,
open thy mind and speak out alone.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE