• About US
  • Terms of use
  • Cookie Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertising guide
No Result
View All Result
BBG Architecture Life
  • Architecture
  • Design
  • Interiors
  • Technology
  • Trends
  • Projects
  • Collections
  • Education
  • House
  • Restaurant
  • Greenhouse
  • Hotel
BBG Architecture Life
  • Interiors

    Miami Beach residence by SAOTA takes indoor-outdoor living to the extreme

    Vision unveiled for London school powered by Thames tide

    Erasmus exchange programme could remain open to UK students after Brexit

    Sou Fujimoto creates ornate bookshelves for Basel installation

    Frank Lloyd Wright merged eastern and western architecture at Tokyo’s Imperial Hotel

    Drone footage captures brutalist Robin Hood Gardens ahead of imminent demolition

    Dan Brunn renovates Frank Gehry-designed LA house for an illustrator

  • Design
    Screen Shot 2019-10-14 at 8.49.03 AM

    The Design Spark 2019 Product Showcase Set to Show Innovations Around Independent Living | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    Ho (left) and Chang sharing EcoWorld’s future plans at the Eco Sanctuary Gallery. (Photos by Low Yen Yeing/EdgeProp.my)

    Malaysia: Universal Design for EcoWorld’s Future Projects | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    A computer model of one of the accessible homes.

    How Gaming Technology is Helping Design More Accessible Homes | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    New Universal Design Guide Aims to make Public Spaces Pleasant for All | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    New Universal Design Guide Aims to make Public Spaces Pleasant for All | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    University Students Design Wheelchair Hand Warmer for Persons with Muscular Dystrophy | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    University Students Design Wheelchair Hand Warmer for Persons with Muscular Dystrophy | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    The Home Innovation Challenge

    UK-based Design Council Focuses on Accessible Home Innovation   | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    Private Transport Provider to Offer an Inclusive Experience in Malta   | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    Autonomous Vehicle Design Should Benefit Broader Group of Potential Drivers   | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    Ikea to Use 3-D Printing to Make Furniture More Accessible for Persons with Disabilities   | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    Ikea to Use 3-D Printing to Make Furniture More Accessible for Persons with Disabilities   | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    Toyota Improves Universal Design Taxicab for Quicker Wheelchair Access   | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    Toyota Improves Universal Design Taxicab for Quicker Wheelchair Access   | Best Brothers Group of Companies

  • Technology
    Dahua USA Releases New LincX2PRO Line Linking Homes with Professional Systems – Dahua Technology USA Inc | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    Dahua USA Releases New LincX2PRO Line Linking Homes with Professional Systems – Dahua Technology USA Inc | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    Dahua Helps Retail Operations Run Smoothly – Dahua Technology USA Inc | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    two people seated on a table and signing agreements Two people standing behind them on a stage.

    Mada Assistive Technology Centre Signs MoU with Korea Trade Promotion Agency | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    A computer model of one of the accessible homes.

    How Gaming Technology is Helping Design More Accessible Homes | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    Government of Canada Announces New Accessible Technology Program Funding Recipients | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    Dahua Technology USA Announces Product Lineup for GSX 2019 – Dahua North America | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    Dahua Technology Partners with Pepper to Bring Heightened Security to Its Video IoT Devices – Dahua North America | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    Dahua Technology Partners with Pepper to Bring Heightened Security to Its Video IoT Devices – Dahua North America | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    India: Assistive Technology for All 2030 Conference Focuses in Infrastructure, Assistive Devices | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    India: Assistive Technology for All 2030 Conference Focuses in Infrastructure, Assistive Devices | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    Private Transport Provider to Offer an Inclusive Experience in Malta   | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    National Federation of the Blind Applauds Introduction of Greater Access and Independence through Nonvisual Access Technology (GAIN) Act | Best Brothers Group of Companies

  • Projects
    Ho (left) and Chang sharing EcoWorld’s future plans at the Eco Sanctuary Gallery. (Photos by Low Yen Yeing/EdgeProp.my)

    Malaysia: Universal Design for EcoWorld’s Future Projects | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    European Commission Provides 20 Cities with Funding for Innovative Projects on Inclusion  | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    European Commission Provides 20 Cities with Funding for Innovative Projects on Inclusion  | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    The Portland Art & Learning Studio Encourages Diverse Projects by Artists with Disabilities | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    The Portland Art & Learning Studio Encourages Diverse Projects by Artists with Disabilities | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    Yoocan Seeks Collaborative Partners, Highlights Projects at Naidex 2019   | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    Yoocan Seeks Collaborative Partners, Highlights Projects at Naidex 2019   | Best Brothers Group of Companies

    Vision unveiled for London school powered by Thames tide

    Climate change forces emergency repairs to “failsafe” Arctic seed vault

    Grenfell Tower fire deaths raise questions about safety of post-war renovations

    Santiago Calatrava’s World Trade Center Oculus continues to leak

    Note Design and Afteroom hack IKEA kitchens to make living room furnishings for Reform

No Result
View All Result
BBG Architecture Life
No Result
View All Result
Home Accessibility

Opinion: India’s General Elections 2019 Focused on Inclusion | Best Brothers Group of Companies

Admin by Admin
May 20, 2019
in Accessibility, Accessibility in India, Accessible Elections, Asia-Pacific, Assistive Technology, Braille, Built Environment, CRPD, DiDRR, Disabilities, DRR, Election Commission of India, Elections, Focused, General, General Elections India 2019, Global Agenda, ICT, inclusion, Indias, Opinion, Persons with Disabilities, Persons with Visual Impairment, Tourism, Transportation, Universal Design, Web accessibility
0 0
0
Person with physical disability entering a voting location
348
SHARES
2k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Google Share on Linkedin


Asia-Pacific, Built Environment, May 20 2019

April 11 was voting day in Noida. It was Phase 1 of the festival of democracy, the biggest elections in the world. I was excited, curious and a little apprehensive. The Election Commission of India (ECI) had promised an inclusive election. The theme for this massive operation was “leave no one behind”. Advertisements on radio, television and social media were repeatedly talking about accessible polling booths, Braille markings on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), list of candidates in Braille, pick-and-drop facilities, trained personnel etc. I believe that this is the first time that the ECI had looked at persons with disabilities as serious stakeholders in the General Elections. I was delighted to be included, though had serious fears about the reality on the ground. There is often a huge gap between the cup and the lip when it comes to intent and execution.


Person with physical disability entering a voting location

The Election Commission of India (ECI) had promised an inclusive election. The theme for this massive operation was “leave no one behind”.(Ajay Aggarwal/HT PHOTO)

My wife and I reached the polling station before 7am with a view to beat the long queues. Well, we found that we were not the only people with this idea. Long lines had formed already, waiting for the polling to start. To make things easy, there were separate queues for men and women. This made me a little nervous since my wife, besides voting herself, was also doubling up to escort and assist me. We approached an official standing close by and told him of my blindness and the need for assistance. He immediately asked us to go right in front and meet the polling officer who promptly provided me with a list in Braille. When I said I did not know Braille, he asked my wife to fill up form 49A and then we were directed to proceed towards the booth. My wife cast her vote first and then she accompanied me in and read out the party symbols alongside the buttons on the EVMs. I counted the buttons from the top and pressed the button of my choice. The beep went off and I had exercised my franchise.

In the following weeks, my colleagues and I spoke to several blind and visually impaired people from across the country regarding their voting experience. Many were appreciative of the ECI’s efforts in making these elections accessible. Some cribbed of insensitive officials. There were a few booths where the Braille list of candidates was missing. But overall these elections have been a tremendous improvement as far as inclusion of persons with disabilities was concerned.

It is critical for us to view the ECI’s efforts in the context of the sheer magnitude of the country: 543 constituencies, 1.035 million polling booths, 3.96 million EVMs, 8,000 candidates, 2293 political parties, 900 million registered voters, 11 million polling officials. Given these numbers, the ECI’s effort is commendable. While there is room for improvement, it has taken a definite step forward signaling their recognition of the citizenship of persons with disabilities and ensuring their inclusion.

Three cheers to that!

George Abraham is a disability activist, an inspirational speaker and the CEO of Score Foundation.

Score Foundation is part of the Eyeway network, a knowledge resource on living life with blindness. The Eyeway Helpdesk can be reached on toll free No.18005320469 on Monday –Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Originally published in The Hindustan Times





Source link

Tags: BrothersCompaniesElectionsFocusedGeneralgroupinclusionIndiasOpinion
Admin

Admin

Canada 🇨🇦

0
Confirmed
0
Deaths
0
Recovered

Stay Connected

  • 1.4k Fan
  • 3 Follower
  • 35 Follower
  • 131 Follower

Popular Post

    Follow Our Page


    For all queries regarding print editions of BBG Architecture Life, including change of address, change of payment details requests and back issues, please contact +1-888-224-8688. Email: [email protected]
    • About US
    • Terms of use
    • Cookie Policy
    • Privacy Policy
    • Advertising guide

    Recent News

    Community of Liverpool, N.S., raises thousands for new fully accessible play place

    Community of Liverpool, N.S., raises thousands for new fully accessible play place

    February 25, 2021
    • Best Brothers Group
    • BBG Security Cameras
    • BBG Hub Home Automation
    • BBG Renovations
    • BBG Construction
    • BBG Business Partnership
    • BBG I/O Marketing
    • Security Cameras GK
    • Automatic Door Depot
    • About US
    • Terms of use
    • Cookie Policy
    • Privacy Policy
    • Advertising guide

    © 2018 BBG Architecture Life - supports the architecture industry on a daily news by Best Brothers Group.

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Interiors
    • Design
    • Technology
    • Projects

    © 2018 BBG Architecture Life - supports the architecture industry on a daily news by Best Brothers Group.

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password?

    Fill the forms bellow to register

    All fields are required. Log In

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In