Next steps following the meeting on 6 Jan

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Mahesh Chandrasekar

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Jan 10, 2025, 1:04:43 AMJan 10
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Dear Core Group Members for AT,

Greetings, hope you are doing well.

Following the Sector-wise Sub-Group Committee Meeting on Assistive Technology on 6 Jan chaired by Secretary, DEPwD. We are working on a Google Form (as detailed below) to seek/ collate your feedback in collating 'Condition-Specific Framework for Assistive Devices: Input for Framing Negotiable and Non-Negotiable Rules'. If you have any suggestions to the Google Form below, kindly let us know and copy your reply to Nilesh Singit (nilesh...@gmail.com). We should be sharing this Google Form by 13 Jan or early next week. 

Kind regards

Mahesh Chandrasekar
Motivation India, Bangalore
 

Google Form Structure

Title of the Form

 

Condition-Specific Framework for Assistive Devices: Input for Framing Negotiable and Non-Negotiable Rules

Section 1: General Information

 

1.1 Name of the Respondent

(Short Answer)

 

1.2 Contact Information (Email/Phone Number)

(Short Answer)

 

1.3 Organisation/Designation (if applicable)

(Short Answer)

 

1.4 Disability or Condition Name

(Dropdown or Multiple Choice)

 

    Locomotor Disability

    Visual Impairment

    Hearing Impairment

    Intellectual Disability

    Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Cerebral Palsy

    This will list all 21 disabilities mentioned in RPWDA 2016

    Other (please specify) (Short Answer Option)

 

1.5 Brief Description of the Condition

(Paragraph Response)

Section 2: Assistive Devices

 

2.1 List of Relevant Assistive Devices for the Condition

(Checkboxes)

 

    Mobility Aids (e.g., wheelchairs, crutches)

    Communication Aids (e.g., AAC devices, hearing aids)

    Sensory Aids (e.g., screen readers, Braille displays)

    Other (please specify) (Short Answer Option)

 

2.2 Device Details

(For each selected device, use conditional logic to display these questions)

 

    Name of the device (Short Answer)

    Description (Paragraph Response)

    Key Features (Paragraph Response)

    Price Range (Short Answer)

    Recommended Age/Group (e.g., children, adults) (Short Answer)

 

Section 3: Negotiable and Non-Negotiable Rules

 

3.1 Non-Negotiable Rules for Accommodations

(Paragraph Response)

Examples: "Ramps must be present in all public buildings," or "Screen readers must be accessible in educational tools."

 

3.2 Negotiable Rules for Accommodations

(Paragraph Response)

Examples: "Timelines for delivering devices may vary depending on regional logistics."

Section 4: Implementation and Monitoring

 

4.1 Eligibility Criteria for Assistive Devices

(Paragraph Response)

Examples: income, disability certificate, specific age groups, etc.

 

4.2 Recommended Methods for Distribution and Procurement

(Paragraph Response)

Examples: using government-supported schemes like ADIP or local NGOs.

 

4.3 Suggestions for Feedback Mechanisms

(Paragraph Response)

How can beneficiaries provide input on the utility of devices? Examples: surveys, online platforms, in-person reviews.

 

4.4 Key Metrics for Monitoring Success

(Paragraph Response)

Examples: number of devices distributed, satisfaction levels of users, regular maintenance audits.

Section 5: Stakeholder Involvement

 

5.1 Role of Core Group Members in Implementation

(Paragraph Response)

Examples: identifying suitable devices, ensuring compliance with rules.

 

5.2 Collaboration Recommendations

(Paragraph Response)

Examples: disability rights experts, rehabilitation professionals, assistive technology developers.

Section 6: Additional Notes

 

6.1 Challenges Anticipated

(Paragraph Response)

Examples: logistical issues, lack of funding, limited availability of certain devices.

 

6.2 Recommendations or Additional Suggestions

(Paragraph Response)

Provide any other relevant input or ideas.

Submission Confirmation




Dipak Ghosh

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Jan 11, 2025, 1:31:35 PMJan 11
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Okay, I couldn't attend the 6th January meeting because my mobile charge was exhausted. If possible, please share the meeting minutes.

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Dipak Ghosh

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Jan 12, 2025, 8:50:45 AMJan 12
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Okay, I couldn't attend the 6th January meeting because my mobile charge was exhausted. If possible, please share the meeting minutes.Sir, please send me the video of the 6th January meeting otherwise I won't able to fill up the Google Form Structure Title of the Form.


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Dipak Ghosh

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Jan 13, 2025, 9:16:35 AMJan 13
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Thank you, Sir..




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On Fri, Jan 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM Mahesh Chandrasekar <mahesh.ch...@gmail.com> wrote:
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Structure Title of the Form.pdf

Vaishnavi Jayakumar (Inclusive India)

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Jan 13, 2025, 12:03:47 PMJan 13
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Hi,

Been wanting to share the following 



Kunaal Prasad

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Jan 16, 2025, 1:28:36 PMJan 16
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pls share the Google form link to update details.

On Fri, 10 Jan 2025 at 11:34, Mahesh Chandrasekar <mahesh.ch...@gmail.com> wrote:

Shanu Sharma

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Jan 16, 2025, 8:48:12 PMJan 16
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Dear sir, 


Please share the Google form to add the stated details. 

With regards 
Dr Shanu Sharma 

Vaishnavi Jayakumar (Inclusive India)

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Jan 16, 2025, 11:58:04 PMJan 16
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Nilesh had shared this via Whatsapp : 

Dear All,

Following up after the initial meeting with the DEPWD, a condition specific framework for Assistive Devices has been developed to collect suggestions.


Looking forward to your inputs for framing negotiable and non-negotiable rules.

Thank you for your contribution

Dipak Ghosh

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Jan 17, 2025, 3:11:33 AMJan 17
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I have some questions about the project.  Can I ask you directly?

Akhil Paul

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