Group D Assistive Technology Meeting Minutes
Nilesh Singit
Present
Dr. Amita Dhanda
Nilesh Singit
Akhil Paul
Mahesh Chandrasekar
Akhil provided an update on motivation, emphasizing the
importance of reviewing existing materials for better planning.
Amita proposed starting the discussion based on previous emails,
and Mahesh highlighted the need for structured questions to
align the group's efforts. Nilesh confirmed his awareness of the
email discussions and his response to Vishnu's message.
Amita raised critical points about the standardization of
assistive devices, arguing that they should be integrated with
their environments to ensure effectiveness. She stressed the
need for tailored solutions for different impairments and
suggested that establishing standards could enhance inclusivity
in assistive technology. Amita also emphasized the importance of
engaging a diverse group of stakeholders in the policy-making
process to foster ownership and accountability, a sentiment
echoed by Mahesh, who noted the simplicity of this approach. She
firmly opposed any dilution of initiatives aimed at improving
accessibility.
The meeting also focused on the creation of research and tech
pack groups to enhance collaboration in assistive technology
development. Akhil recommended compiling a list of assistive
devices to guide research efforts, while Mahesh stressed the
necessity of obtaining buy-in from participants. Amita
highlighted the importance of clear guidelines and consequences
in assistive device manufacturing, advocating for clarity among
thematic groups to avoid redundancy. The team planned to arrange
a meeting on January 6th to identify assistive devices for
specific disability areas and discussed the need for
collaboration among ministries to address the requirements of
individuals with disabilities effectively.
Action Items:
* Amita Dhanda will send the meeting link for the January 6th
meeting to the group.
* Akhil Paul will lead the presentation during the January 6th
meeting.
* Akhil Paul will draft a PowerPoint outline and share it with
Mahesh for review.
* Mahesh Chandrasekar will prepare an introductory email to the
group welcoming them and sharing the first draft document.
* Mahesh Chandrasekar will send information to the ministry
regarding the meeting details he previously promised to
communicate.
Key Questions:
* What is the timeline for reporting and implementing the
proposed guidelines?
* How can we ensure that the guidelines for assistive devices
have enforceable consequences?
yours truly
Nilesh Singit
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Member of the Supreme Court Committee on Accessibility
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State Icon Diability Maharashtra, Election Commission India
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Vaishnavi Jayakumar (Inclusive India)
On list of assistive devices, here's final NLEAP 2023. Page 37-39 has the actual list.
Do save it in the Group Folder, Mahesh & Akhil.
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