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Touching Poem
Thanks to my friend, Firoz who posted below into a mailing list! I went to a party Mom, I remembered what you said. You told me not to drink, Mom, So I drank soda instead. I really felt proud inside, Mom, The way you said I would. I didn’t drink and drive, Mom, Even though…
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How the visually impaired can use a Computer?
Most often, people have a question – can a blind person use a computer? If so, do they need a special keyboard or a special computer? Before answering this question, let me take an example of a typist who never looks at the keyboard but can type with speed and accuracy. How is it possible?…
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Online Banking Exam and need of a scribe?
Today, I saw a posting on one of the mailing lists in India requesting for a scribe to write an examination for visually impaired. There’s no surprise in it, but what made me to feel surprised is that the candidates has to appear a bank examination conducted online!! If the examination is conducted online, why…
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My experience at Puttaparthi
Recently, I have visited Prashanthi Nilayam, Ashram of Sri. Sathya Sai Baba at Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh. What a beautiful campus it is. However, I do have a mixed experience but more of the positive side. Let me share what I felt. Firstly, I thank my sister-in-law Mrs. Subbalakshmi and her daughter Chi. Teju, who had…
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How would I want to see disability organizations in India? – a personal prospective
Disclaimer: Views expressed on this post are of my personal and does not reflect views of my employer and do not intend to hurt anyone. Update: Although, still there are many organizations who need to improve way they function, it’s heartening to see there are several organizations that are putting in great efforts in spite…
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How to send an email using Yahoo! Mail
Hello All: I have received a few requests that they would like to know how to send an email using Yahoo! Mail using Screen reader and thought let me share with everyone. In the below explanation, I have used Non-Visual Desktop Access (NVDA) as my screen reader; however, they should work in the same with…
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CSUN 2010
CSUN 2010 is another great conference in area of accessibility and assistive technologies at San Diego, CA from 22nd March through 27th March, 2010. Be there to meet our Yahoo! team and see our presentations. Also, there would be some surprise waiting for you. Hope to see you there.
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My experience at Techshare India 2010
Techshare India 2010 was another unique experience and an excellent platform to network, learn and share! I have reached Delhi on 14thFebruary, 2010 (hmm. enjoyed business class flight in spite having economy class flight due to overbooking of the flight!) and visited India Habitat Centre in the evening; it was pleasure to meet whole gang…
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Techshare India 2010 – An Accessibility Conference and Assistive Technology Exhibition in India for 2nd time!
Techshare India was organized for the first time in India during February, 2008 by BarrierBreak Technologies in partnership with Royal National Institute of the Blind People and received a fantastic response with around 400 delegates, huge number of visitors saw the assistive technology exhibition. That was beginning of more innovations in India from technology prospective…
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Website under maintainance
Thank you for being on our site! We are upgrading our servers and enhancing our website with new feel, look and content. Adding a few more sections. Expecting to be back by 24th December, 2009 We regret for any inconvenience caused; meanwhile, you can write to us at contact@srinivasu.org
