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Transformation through Technology

22 year old Pramod, from Pali Rajasthan began losing his eyesight a few years ago. He heard about the Eyeway toll free number on the radio and got in touch with us to seek guidance and support. Pramod had completely stopped using computers because he was unaware of the many software and assistive technology that enabled accessibility.  He was unsure of how to take his life forward. Our counsellors assured him that with the right training, technology and software he could resume computer and mobile usage and lead a normal life.

Battling Ignorance

Santosh, a resident of Ballia Uttar Pradesh, was denied an ATM card by his local bank branch.  A friend advised him to seek support from the counsellors at the Eyeway Helpdesk. The helpdesk informed Santosh that the bank was denying him of his basic rights. They forwarded to him the RBI and IBA guidelines that clearly state that a visually impaired person cannot be denied an ATM card. The guidelines also mandate banks to make their services accessible to visually impaired customers.

Adopting Technology to become Empowered

Nineteen year old Rakesh, a resident of Ramgarh, Jharkhand, found out about the Eyeway Helpdesk through a friend. He called the helpdesk curious to know whether a visually impaired person could operate a computer. Not only did our counsellors assure Rakesh of this possibility they also shared with him information about the many available software and apps that enabled visually impaired persons to access computers, smart phones, books. Rakesh, having shown interest in gaining some computer skills, was guided to the National Association for Blind(NAB), Jamshedhpur.

Do we really care for special children?

Thu, 01/05/2017 - 12:44 -- geeta.nair

Of course it is a positive development to term children with disabilities ‘special or gifted children’ but similar things should happen in Urdu, Sindhi and other languages as we still tend to refer to them as maazoorin Urdu/Sindhi or have just translated the same word which is not understood very well. Changing a language is the first and foremost step towards changing behaviour of the public at large. But it appears that it has failed to influence the existing belief, “once disable, always disable”. As a result, special children are considered a liability, burden and a shame.

Blind get training in cashless transaction

Thu, 01/05/2017 - 10:56 -- geeta.nair

VADODARA: The Vadodara district branch of the National Association for the Blind,Andhjan Kalyan Trust and Mumbai-based NGO Blind's Dream on Wednesday began a two-day conference to train the visually impaired in cashless transactions.

The workshop was kicked off to mark the World Braille Day. A total of 65 visually impaired teachers, workers and students were imparted training.

DISTRIBUTION OF ASSISTIVE DEVICES ON SIR LOUIE BRAILLE’S BIRTHDAY

Thu, 01/05/2017 - 10:36 -- geeta.nair

On the birth anniversary of Sir Louie Braille, 270 smart phones and 40 daisy players were distributed to students with visual impairment under ADIP scheme of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. Scholarships cheques worth `5 lakhs were also distributed to each of 66 students with visual impairment under National Scholarship Scheme of National Federation of the Blind.

This shows apathy of govt towards us: Visually impaired persons

Thu, 01/05/2017 - 10:17 -- geeta.nair

Visually impaired persons who had organized a function to mark the World Braille Day turned emotional after invited officials skipped the event at SP College here. 

The event was organized by J&K Welfare Association for Blind, a group of visually impaired persons. The function was scheduled to start at 10:30 am, however, it was delayed as organizers waited for the officials who were invited to the function. 
 

However, as the officials did not turn up, many visually impaired persons turned emotional and burst into tears. 

Demonetization Blues

Govt needs to ensure that the recent demonetization does not lead to financial exclusion of the blind and visually impaired citizens

If the recent demonetization of 1000 and 500 rupee notes has to be made into a success for all sections of society then one needs to pay attention to the below listed red flags as far as persons with blindness and visual impairment are concerned. A cashless digital economy may imply near financial exclusion of the blind population from the mainstream economy.

Notification regarding PRAGATI (for Girls) and SAKSHAM (for Differently abled) scholarship schemes for academic year 2016-17

Wed, 01/04/2017 - 14:04 -- geeta.nair

Students of 1st year admitted in academic year 2016-17 in AICTE approved Technical Institutions for 
Diploma or Degree level may apply.
Note:- (1) The last date for online applications is (Date 10.01.2017) up to 5:00 P.M.
(2) Incomplete applications are liable to be rejected summarily.
(3) Applications received offline will not be entertained.
(4) Reservation-15% for SC, 7.5% ST and 27% for OBC candidate/applicant.

World Braille Day: Who invented the reading and writing system and why?

Wed, 01/04/2017 - 11:08 -- geeta.nair

Around 285 million people are estimated to be visually impaired worldwide, with 39 million blind and millions more with low vision, as well as two million people living with sight loss in the UK alone.

According to National Braille Week, around 150 million people use braille – a code system of raised dots – as a form of literacy, as it allows users to spell, use punctuation and format text on a page.
 

World Braille Day On 4th Jan 2017

Wed, 01/04/2017 - 10:51 -- geeta.nair

To commemorate the World Braille Day, the students of Nethra Vidyalaya Junior & Degree colleges for Visually challenged students will be organising a walkathon on 04/01/2017. The students will be participating in the walkathon along with the lecturers, college staff, friends and well wishers.

The Nethra Vidyalaya Walkathon starts at 9am to commomorate World Braille Day and celebrate the divine message of HH Chinna Jeeyar Swamijis of how:

“Education Plays a Key Role in Enabling Visually Challenged Children to See the World through DIVINE EYES of KNOWLEDGE”

Computer Training

Tue, 01/03/2017 - 12:52 -- geeta.nair

Youth4jobs in Hyderabad is conducting training for visually impaired people along with English and employability skills, the following topics are included in the course.
Basic computer training,
Training on android applications.
Net banking.
Booking railway tickets using IRCTC websight with railway ID card.
Preparing students for competitive exams and providing materials for competitive exams.
Mobility training and much more.

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