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Many languages, many opportunities
Geetha Shammanna, a professional translator in German who has been working in this field for three years in Bangalore, gives some useful tips for those aspiring to a career as a translator
Innovations such as screen readers as well as the increased popularity of the Internet have opened crucial windows of opportunity for the blind. One of the career options that has become a reality in the wake of this technological revolution is translation.
Seeing and unseen
George Abraham has an encounter with the 'Dialogue in the Dark' exhibition in Vienna
Imagine a situation where the lights go off while you are having dinner. There is no candle, torch or emergency lamp available. And you are compelled to carry on with dinner in the dark. I guess you would rely on your hands to feel what is on your plate, you would use your sense of smell and taste to figure out what you are eating and, perhaps, your memory to recall what was where on your plate. This would be an interesting test of your non-visual senses.
Thanks to Pertis, the blind can now read the Quran
Rose Yasmin Karim
Pertis, the Islamic Association of the Visually Impaired, is a non-profit organisation run by the visually impaired in Malaysia. It is the sole publisher of the Braille Quran and the space where the printing is performed is no bigger than an office pantry.
Says Zakaria Yahya, Chairman of the publishing bureau, "There is actually a big demand, but we are unable to meet the orders fast enough due to staff shortage and a lack of capital to purchase additional printers."
Visually impaired in cycling challenge
Emmanuelle Landais
Their vision goes beyond sight
Mayura Janwalkar, February 15, 2007
'Beyond Sight', a unique exhibition of photographs taken by the visually impaired, was held recently at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Mumbai. It was a first-of-its-kind programme, where nine visually challenged persons learnt the art of photography, sharpened their skills for a year and captured sounds, voices, smells and touches through the camera. Partho Bhowmick, the man behind the show, is an IT professional and a skilled photographer who moved from Kolkata to Mumbai in 1999.
Computers for blind children in Chandigarh
February 7, 2007
Visually impaired children at the Institute of Blind in Chandigarh had their first experience with technology when global IT major Dell Computers opened its computer centre for them. Set up with funds from Dell Foundation, the centre is fitted with 12 Dell desktops and two Dell latitude laptops. The hardware is enabled to support software that will aid the education of visually impaired children. Dell had earlier set up similar computer centres in Hyderabad and Bangalore.
Silvassa sweeps away blind cricket tournament
February 17, 2007
When openers from the National Association for the Blind (NAB) team from Silvassa stepped on the field in the finals no one knew it was a brand new champion in the making. The Silvassa team, chasing the 101-run target put up by NAB Idar, won the title with eight wickets in hand, winding up the game in just 10 overs. Silvassa opener Ganesh Bhusara made a sparkling 47 off 33 with six boundaries; Ramesh Jamadar contributed 27 with four fours, which helped them clinch the title.
The blind to lead the sighted in Mumbai car rally
Pamela Raghunath
More than 100 visually impaired navigators partnered with their rally drivers at the 70-kilometre Blind Man's Car Rally held recently in Mumbai. The navigators guided the participants through a series of checkpoints, highlighting their skills and ability. The Mumbai chapter of Round Table India organised
the event.
For details, visit www.archive.gulfnews.com
Model Information Communication Technology centre for the blind
February 16, 2007
Aimed at identifying and solving the basic issues being faced by visually challenged people while using computers, a model Information Communication Technology centre for the visually challenged is being set up in Thiruvanthapuram.
As part of this venture, the Kerala State IT Mission recently organised a national workshop in association with the Society for Promotion of Alternative Computing and Employment.
Tablet provides graphics to blind persons
Sherry Mazzocchi, February 5, 2007
Karen Gourgey, Director, Baruch Computer Centre for Visually Impaired People and Steve Landau of Touch Graphics, Inc, were recently awarded Baruch’s first-ever patent for a device that helps students learn visual concepts. Called the Talking Tactile Tablet (TTT), it incorporates Braille, raised graphics and voice technology to help students who are visually impaired.
For details, visit www.theticker.org
Karate for blind boys
February 17, 2007
The Bharatiya Welfare Association for the Blind opened its karate training facility for visually impaired boys in Gulbarga recently. Amrita Somnath, national referee for karate and an international karate player from Kerala, inaugurated it. Association President Dattu Agarwal said it was the first time that a unique programme for training the visually impaired in karate had been taken up in North Karnataka
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