How can a Wacom Bamboo help Physically challenged to use PC (Personal Computer)?
People who find it difficult to use a mouse or a keyboard to interact or type into a computer can now use a device called 'Tablet' on technically a stylus. This consists of a pen and a pad. Both are electronic and the pad needs to be connected to a PC via USB. Using this one can either use handwriting or tap to input text. Yon may also be able to draw and insert them in some advanced Text editors
Now the trick is to enable the handwriting recognition feature which is available in all PCs with Microsoft Office XP on a Windows XP machine. This enables one to write on the handwriting recognition window and the computer deciphers the written text and types the same on any text area like Notepad. Website forms and Microsoft office.
Please note Microsoft Office XP CD is required if handwriting recognition is not enabled already. To find if it is already enabled or instructions for enabling handwriting recognition in 'Microsoft Windows XP' is available in the following website. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306906
In 'Microsoft Windows Vista' the handwriting recognition is available as a part of the Operating System 'Microsoft Windows Vista' itself and is no longer a part of the 'Windows Office Package' thus a copy of the 'Windows Office Package' is not required. Instructions for executing handwriting recognition in Microsoft Windows Vista an be found under 'Start > All programs> 'Accessories'> Amenability > Handwriting' like 'Word'.
For people who cannot write the handwriting recognition may not be of use thus another approach would be to use an on-screen keyboard
For Windows XP 'Start > All programs> Accessories> Accesability > keyboard'
Using the on screen keyboard one can select alphabet on the screen by taping on the pad to simulate typing the text into any text area.
As for the technology; it is not new . but as for the price we can definitely say it has become cheaper than what it was. The biggest and most popular brand in the market today world over is `Wacom'. They are now out with an affordable model called Bamboo'. This model comes in two flavors 'Bamboo' and 'Bamboo fun' at Rs.4999 and Rs.6999. India prices can be found in the following website http://www.wacom.co.in/price/price.php
Good news for people who are not staying on the ground floor. No need for deep pit and headroom, Does not require conventional lift well/room, Not necessary to have 3 phase power ,can be totally customized for your needs/ space available, very economical compared to conventional lift.
Jet Airways will accept Power Driven Wheel Chairs, assistive devices or other mobility equipment as checked baggage from passengers with mobility disability who are dependant on the equipment with effect from January 30, 2008.
The wheel chair, assistive device or mobility equipment will be carried free of charge.
Power Driven Wheel Chairs and assistive devices will have a battery which could be a dry battery or a wet (spillable) battery.
The spillable batteries will not be carried on ATR aircraft.
In cases where the wheelchair requires disassembly for loading in the aircraft and then reassembly on arrival at destination, the passenger should provide written instructions concerning the disassembly and reassembly of their wheelchairs.
We request you to inform the respective airport a minimum of 48 hours prior notice for carriage of spillable wet cell battery operated wheelchairs, in order to procure the container and hazardous materials packaging.
Physically challenged and infirm passengers who require assistance during boarding, disembarking and evacuating the aircraft can make a special request while booking their flight. To avail of this facility the passenger has to inform our reservation staff at the time of reservations. Our Customer Service Staff at the airport will arrange for this assistance and an attendant with a wheelchair will assist them while boarding and alighting the flight.
I was informed that a vehicle with wheelchair accessibility was available. I went to meet the young Prasad Phanasgaonkar who has designed the vehicle. He has Muscular Dystrophy, is wheelchair-bound and has traveled in India using this car. The model is a Toyota Qualis which was remodeled as a high roof van to accommodate any size of wheelchair. Prasad of Mumbai runs a car rental agency called Samartha Travels. Prasad was recently featured in LOKSATTA.
Contact Prasad at : Mobile:+91-9821501718
The patient or senior citizen can be seated without any discomfort. The charges were reasonable and include cost of fuel and the driver. Click on this link to watch a video of the car.
4. The wheel chair is lifted up, slides into the back and is secured.
Though we are familiar with such a facility, I knew about its existence in Mumbai city only now. I used this facility recently and will now use it often. I am sure many ADAPT members, senior citizens, ailing bed-ridden patients and their families can avail of this.
"Assistive devices, rehabilitation aids and other goods for disabled, specified in List 41 appended to notific ation of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.21/2002- Customs, dated the 1st March, 2002, [G.S.R. 118(E), dated the 1st March, 2002]"
1. Below link is the notification for exemption of Central Excise. You may go to Sl.No. 68 of the notification which explains it. The list referred in that notification is the same given in Customs notification. Hope this will clear your doubts.
To see the list 41, open the link "Lists" on the top right corner of the notification , you can see B-2 in that list. Now to see the conditions click on the"Conditions" again on the top right corner of the notification and go to sl. No. 79. You will have all the information on wheelchair import. When ever you want to import, inform me , I will give you the contact. Thanks. Akshat.
Following the recently released ‘Civil Aviation Requirements – Carriage by Air of Persons with Disabilities and/or Persons with Reduced Mobility’ by the office of Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), it is important that the rights conferred to disabled passengers or persons with reduced mobility are clearly understood and further disseminated in a simpler format.
We at AccessAbility have taken the initiative of compiling a synopsis of the CAR document, to inform and guide disabled passengers of their rights.
We hope you find the synopsis useful and will be happy to provide any further information as may be required. I also request you to forward this information further
Warm Regards, Shivani Gupta | Director | AccessAbility Postal Address: D8/8073, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi -110070 Office Address: 111/9, Kishan Gargh, Aruna Asaf Ali Road, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi – 11070 Tel: + 91 11 3266 0862 | + 91 11 2452 6098 | Mob: + 91 9310245732
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“for most people, accessibility makes things easier, for people with disabilities,
Only if you are looking for a particular orthopedic requirement, very high degree of quality, lifetime usage, else pick an Indian one from any Surgical Equipment Shop in your town for around Rs.5000 /-. Not to say this is overpriced but it is meant as a precision instrument for really interdependent users, where it should work without fail, every time.
Otto Bock India is happy to introduce a new Active Wheelchair in our Manual Wheelchairs
Product Name - Start M5 Comfort. Its an active Wheelchair with lesser price... Rs. 37,000 /-
Remember to ask for an EXTRA Special Discount because you saw it here at "Wheelchair Independence"
Standard Features other than mentioned in the catalog are : 1. Adaptable Back Upholstery 2. Plug On Clothing Protector 3. Single Panel Footrest
I think the “wizard” who made my dream of driving a car, come true, deserves an exclusive post. He is:
Mr. Bhaskaran
NO 25, NEW MARKET STREET, CHOOLAIMEDU, CHENNAI - 600094
Mobile: 9841190690
To mention a few words about him, he is an obviously talented Automobile Engineer cum car modifier, who specialises in modifying cars for physically challenged people. He has modified more than 150 cars so far, with 100% success and satisfaction, including the top- guns like Mercedes Benz, using the Alfred Bekker system. For under just Rs 19,000 (this might be variable depending upon the car), he had fabricated and fitted custom built hand operated kit for the accelerator and brake and combined both into a single lever, which operates both, mutually exclusively, using a push-pull mechanism, which makes it fool proof. The whole process takes just about 4-6 days. As a client, I could not be any more happier with him, both as a car modifier and as a person. His work is impeccable, his manners, immaculate. He is a boon for physically handicapped people, atleast through out Tamil Nadu. He is a rare breed indeed, because, although there are many car modifiers in Chennai, finding such a car modifier for physically challenged people in Chennai, is like finding a pearl in a haystack. (Ya he is a Pearl!). Try searching cars for physically challenged, in Google and you will see what I talking about. I dedicate this post to him.
A few snaps of the hand controlled system in my car :
Source:- Car modifier for physically challenged http://rageshunleashed.wordpress.com/2007/10/02/car-modifier-for-physically-challenged/ - October 2, 2007 - Posted by Ragesh G R.
Wheelchair users are often forced to remain at home and their independence is curtailed due to inaccessible public transport. Mobility India has launched this unique service with the belief that mobility is a basic human right.
Wheelchair TAXI service: Two vans have been modified and fitted with manual foldable ramps. This enables people with disabilities, especially wheelchair users, to travel safely, comfortably, and independently in their wheelchair. The vans can accommodate three additional passengers as well as the wheelchair user and driver. In addition, the personnel manning the vehicles are well trained to handle people with disabilities who use the service, should this be required. The accessible vans have been operating in the city of Bangalore since the year 2000 and our customers have been very satisfied with the service.
CONTACT MOBILITY INDIA
Mobile Service Booking Phone : 080- 26492222 / 26597337 / 26491386 Ms. Jaikodi - e-mail@mobility-india.org
Wheelchair Hire: Good quality wheelchairs of different sizes and specifications are available for hire by individuals who are temporarily immobilized to enhance their mobility. The sizes and types of wheelchair range from child to adult and from deluxe to ordinary, adult wheelchairs are foldable. Wheelchairs are also available for sale.
Chennai, April 29: Bangalore based Ostrich Mobility Instruments Private Limited might be the rising star in field of affordable electric wheelchairs. The company launched two outdoor electric wheelchairs, Verve 40 and Verve 100 today
Now Ostrich mobility launched its three new models Pristine FLEX the fully loaded executive all-terrain electric wheel chair, an outdoor/indoor electric wheel chair named Galaxy with front suspension and automatic wheel base adjuster and a low budget wheel chair named Verve.
Available in Chennai Mr. Padmanabhan Mobility Aids Sales & Services #83/45B Shanmuga Sundaram Street, Saligramam, Chennai -600093 Phone : 044 23765988, 9282127516
PIKAYS Medico Surgicals #854, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002 Mr. Vikas Khattar Ph: 044-2841 3510 044-3297 8793 Mobile: 09840057375
Recently company rounded its offerings under a global brand of E-wheels, where its unique ideas and engineering solutions are combined in what is the most cost effective electric wheelchair on global market.
E-wheels concepts builds on quality manufacturing with emphasis on Safety, Reliability and Comfort - providing solutions in vibration, speed, slope handling, terrain driving, center of gravity, night driving and summing all in cost effectiveness of final product, which - we are sure - many wheelchair buying guides will recognize.
The Split Frame Chassis assures good drive control, better maneuverability, good control capabilities when negotiating slanting and rough road conditions by reducing the side drag, ensures very fine control over the equipment when driving up or down gradient.
In conventional chassis electric wheel chairs the wheels lift up when there is a level difference in the ground or floor the wheel chair is running. This can cause loss of control lead to accidents. The split frame chassis makes sure that all the four wheels touches the ground in a level difference up to 100 mm thus giving a better drive control and better maneuverability in tough terrain conditions. This design also helps to drive across inclines with in 15 degrees. The split frame thus reduces risk of accidents for an electric wheel chair.
Care has been given to safety features to make the equipment ideal for any body.
Tires have treads that adds more grip. The seat belt, bucket seat and head rest give the user safety at higher speeds. Special care has been given to avoid sharp edges that can hurt. The greatest safety feature is the invention of split frame chassis that allows all the wheels to be in direct contact with ground in almost all tough road conditions, resulting in improved driving control and maneuverability - reducing the risk of accidents.
Conventional wheel chairs have a single frame chassis on to which the wheels, motors, seat and batteries are fixed. For e-wheels there are two frames. To one frame the seats and the front wheels are fixed and to the other frame the drive wheels, motor and batteries are fixed, both these frames being connected to each other by a flexible interconnect. The wheels of the single frame chassis lifts up at a small level difference in ground conditions where as the split frame e-wheels tires will always be in contact with the ground.
The anti-tipper wheels are adjustable and can be adjusted to restrict or match the gradeability. Other safety features include thermal cut-off for motors, over current protection, short circuit protection; battery deep discharge protection and battery overcharge protection. The equipment uses motor, motor controllers and battery chargers that are internationally approved and confirming to various standards.
The motor controller also confirms to various EMI and EMC standards. LED lights and side indicators are provided in selected outdoor models to enjoy night driving.
Ironically product designed for Indian market has to more reliable and rugged than for western markets - terrain and surroundings are less cultivated and more off-road like.
The reliability of the product has been strengthen by demanding tests in various conditions. The e-wheels are tested with loads that exceed three times the official max-load. The equipment is also safely tested for impact loads, equivalent of 3G.
In model Pristine FLEX, buckets seats provided gives comfort similar to a car.
The all-pneumatic tyres selected for high-speed models provide drive comfort and better road grip for comfortable ride. The comfortable handling of the e-wheels can be done with the world-class joystick control module. Seat reclining, adjustable foot rest, swing away arm rests, adjustable calf supports all add comfort to the user.
Related Going mobile on new wheelchairs Ostrich Mobile Instruments Private Ltd has unveiled in Chennai two unique outdoor electric wheelchairs named Pristine Flex (Rs 1.30 lakh) and Galaxy ( Rs 85,000), with the world’s first split- frame chassis. The company plans to launch also an indoor specific wheelchair ‘Verve’ by early next month. Speaking to the media in Chennai, managing director of Ostrich Mobility Hari Vasudevan said ‘The cost- effectiveness of our electric wheelchairs has been brought by indigenous product development, using high quality parts and components from established and renowned vendors and value engineering’. He further said, ‘the company had a production capacity of 100 wheelchairs per month and plans to increase up to 1,200 wheelchairs every year. The launch of electric three/ four wheel scooter, and a unique ride-on toy car where both the parent and child can sit and enjoy the pleasures of driving’. D Mariappan, who represented India in the FESPIC Games in Malaysia, said,’ these wheelchairs are the need of the day’. Next year, two electric indoor electric wheelchairs Verve 100 and Verve 40 with joy stick and touchpad would be produced for people with severe disability. Source:- http://skypeninjas.com/?p=31 Posted on June 18th, 2008 by sarath in education, general, news
The much awaited Volvo Air Conditioned Public transport City buses are to hit the Chennai City Roads from September 17, 2007. This news item was published in Tamil Daily "Daily Thanthi" on Wednesday. Although, the routes on which the buses are to ply have not been announced, the buses are expected to be pressed on some famous routes such as 21G, A18, 70, and 19 G. On the first phase, MTC is going to introduce 10 buses.
The buses have many passenger friendly features including
Tilting the bus on left or right side and increasing the height of the bus according to the requirements. (volvos need this to run on our roads :( )
The suspension would also ensure jerk-free travel for commuters
Physically-challenged and elders can board the buses with their wheel chairs.
Provision for wheel chairs to be fastened with the seats.
LED scrolling boards will also be in place in the front, rear and sides of the vehicle for route information.
Automatic doors in the front and rear with sensors, provision for laptop connection and mobile phone charger, channel music system and public announcement (PA) system to give information to passengers will be the other attractions.
So Chennaites can go for a rock on these buses. The idea of the state government is to bring the people travelling by their four wheelers to the buses, thus reducing the number of vehicles on road. The coming months will tell, whether the government succeeds in this.
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