Kindly share my voice with your blog
Dear Madam Shazia hasan, I found your blog a big support for me and my wife. Please do us know if you are working from another plateform. I am a father of 4 daughters. When my fourth daughter was born, at first I was very disturbed, naturally we all were praying for a son. But slowly we accept that anyway having daughters is not crime. My sister helped me and my wife to be thankful of having 4 princess in our family.
But when our youngest daughter was a few months old we realized that there is something wrong with her. So we took her for check up. Dr.diagnosed her with blindness. We shared her case with almost all opthomologists of Pakistan, but the response was same. There is no chance to restore her sight back.
Now my daughter is 7 years old. As me and my wife dreamed to provide good quality education to our all children, we were unable to fine any good school for blind children in Pakistan. Most schools for blind are for poor welfare, but according to my understanding having blindness is not mean that a child is poor. My 3 daughters are in city school and having good quality education. Saima my youngest daughter often spent time sitting alone with her dreams. We often tried to talk with her, but she never share her feelings with us. Being a father I want to make my all daughters independent, specially saima. I don’t want her to be dependent on her sisters. The main problem which we suffered was, we don’t knew that how to brought up a blind child. But when my wife found your blog and contacted you, we learned many things. Thanks for your support.
If anyone have any idea about any good school for blind please share with us, because I don’t want to give emotional abuse to my daughter, according to my view environment is equal important than education. I often visited the welfare schools for blind and found the environment very tence. perhaps i am wrong but i visited their montisorri sections and the attitute of teachers were very harsh.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
half mann
In life we keep complaining.............
Half the time we seem dissatisfied, though full-bodied and free to choose. Fat people say, “I want to be slim." Skinny people say,” I want to be fatter."
Poor people want to be rich and rich are never satisfied with what they have.
PENG Shuilin is 78cms high. He was born in Hunan Province , China .
In 1995, in Shenzhen, a freight truck sliced his body in half.
His lower body and legs were beyond repair.
Surgeons sewed up his torso.
Peng Shuilin, 37, spent nearly two years in hospital in Shenzhen, southern C hina ,
undergoing a series of operations to re-route nearly every major organ or system inside his body.
Peng kept exercising his arms, building up strength, washing his face and brushing his teeth.
He survived against all odds.
Now Peng Shulin has astounded doctors by learning to walk again after a decade.
C onsidering Peng's plight, doctors at the C hina Rehabilitation Research C entre in Beijing devised an ingenious way to allow him to walk on his own,
creating a sophisticated egg cup-like casing to hold his body, with two bionic legs attached.
It took careful consideration, skilled measurement and technical expertise.
Peng has been walking the corridors of Beijing Rehabilitation C entre
with the aid of his specially adapted legs and a re-sized walking frame.
RGO is a recipicating gait orthosis, attached to a prosthetic socket bucket.
There is a cable attached to both legs so when one goes forward, the other goes backwards.
Rock to the side, add a bit of a twist and the leg without the weight on it advances, while the other one stays still, giving a highly inefficient way of ambulation.
Oh so satisfying to 'walk' again after ten years with half a body!
Hospital vice-president Lin Liu said: "We've just given him a checkup; he is fitter than most men his age."
Peng Shuilin has opened his own bargain supermarket,
called the Half Man-Half Price Store.
The inspirational 37-year-old has become a businessman
and is used as a role model for other amputees.
At just 2ft 7ins tall, he moves around in a wheelchair giving lectures on recovery from disability.
His attitude is amazing, he doesn't complain.
"He had good care, but his secret is cheerfulness. Nothing ever gets him down."
You have a whole body. You have feet.
Now you have met a man who has no feet.
His life is a feat of endurance, a triumph of the human spirit in overcoming extreme adversity.
Next time you want to complain about something trivial, don't.
Remember Peng Shulin instead.
Life Is a priceless Gift
Today, before you say an unkind word -
Think of someone who can't speak.
Before you complain about the taste of your food Think of someone who has nothing to eat.
Today before you complain about life -
Think of someone who went too early .....
Before whining about the distance you drive Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet.
And when you are tired and complain about your job-Think of the unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they
had your job.
And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down - Put a smile on your face and think: you’re alive and still
around which means opportunity to do good, opportunity to make amends, opportunity to improve
Wish for the other what you would want for yourself.
help the other achieve rather than pulling them down.
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Half the time we seem dissatisfied, though full-bodied and free to choose. Fat people say, “I want to be slim." Skinny people say,” I want to be fatter."
Poor people want to be rich and rich are never satisfied with what they have.
PENG Shuilin is 78cms high. He was born in Hunan Province , China .
In 1995, in Shenzhen, a freight truck sliced his body in half.
His lower body and legs were beyond repair.
Surgeons sewed up his torso.
Peng Shuilin, 37, spent nearly two years in hospital in Shenzhen, southern C hina ,
undergoing a series of operations to re-route nearly every major organ or system inside his body.
Peng kept exercising his arms, building up strength, washing his face and brushing his teeth.
He survived against all odds.
Now Peng Shulin has astounded doctors by learning to walk again after a decade.
C onsidering Peng's plight, doctors at the C hina Rehabilitation Research C entre in Beijing devised an ingenious way to allow him to walk on his own,
creating a sophisticated egg cup-like casing to hold his body, with two bionic legs attached.
It took careful consideration, skilled measurement and technical expertise.
Peng has been walking the corridors of Beijing Rehabilitation C entre
with the aid of his specially adapted legs and a re-sized walking frame.
RGO is a recipicating gait orthosis, attached to a prosthetic socket bucket.
There is a cable attached to both legs so when one goes forward, the other goes backwards.
Rock to the side, add a bit of a twist and the leg without the weight on it advances, while the other one stays still, giving a highly inefficient way of ambulation.
Oh so satisfying to 'walk' again after ten years with half a body!
Hospital vice-president Lin Liu said: "We've just given him a checkup; he is fitter than most men his age."
Peng Shuilin has opened his own bargain supermarket,
called the Half Man-Half Price Store.
The inspirational 37-year-old has become a businessman
and is used as a role model for other amputees.
At just 2ft 7ins tall, he moves around in a wheelchair giving lectures on recovery from disability.
His attitude is amazing, he doesn't complain.
"He had good care, but his secret is cheerfulness. Nothing ever gets him down."
You have a whole body. You have feet.
Now you have met a man who has no feet.
His life is a feat of endurance, a triumph of the human spirit in overcoming extreme adversity.
Next time you want to complain about something trivial, don't.
Remember Peng Shulin instead.
Life Is a priceless Gift
Today, before you say an unkind word -
Think of someone who can't speak.
Before you complain about the taste of your food Think of someone who has nothing to eat.
Today before you complain about life -
Think of someone who went too early .....
Before whining about the distance you drive Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet.
And when you are tired and complain about your job-Think of the unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they
had your job.
And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down - Put a smile on your face and think: you’re alive and still
around which means opportunity to do good, opportunity to make amends, opportunity to improve
Wish for the other what you would want for yourself.
help the other achieve rather than pulling them down.
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Sunday, October 16, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
remarkable differently abled person
A visually impaired man & his will to live life to the fullestDNA / Daniel Pinto / Monday, September 19, 2011 21:08 IST Heinrich Wagner is a visually impaired man, one who has brazenly performed numerous feats that would reduce most 'normal' human beings to quivering, cowering messes. Apart from participating in several endurance-testing marathons, the Capetonian has broken two land speed records, sky-dived from a height of 10,000 feet and bungee-jumped from one of the highest bridges in the world. Apart from cycling solo for 39km, Wagner has completed the 2011 ABSA Cape Epic (regarded as the Tour de France of mountain biking). Wagner took part in the Hong Kong Iron Man in 2006, completing 180km on a tandem bicycle in extreme weather conditions. He also tried his hand, successfully, at mountaineering and rafting. Oh, and he played in the 1998 blind cricket World Cup, which his side won. DNA's Daniel Pinto spoke to this indefatigable and unvanquished individual who is also a sought-after motivational speaker and was in Mumbai last week to address a gathering of top business executives. Excerpts: It's natural for people to dwell on things they can't change and attribute their failures to it. What made you different? I was born blind. For 25 years I was cross with god, the universe. Eighteen years ago I set sail on a 28-day journey from Cape Town to Rio [de Janeiro] with two blind mates and a hearing-impaired skipper. It was there that I experienced this big, beautiful world and realised that I was so small in the universe. It was then that I decided to live a full life and stop feeling sorry for myself and blaming the world for the fact that I couldn't see. What made you go in for adrenaline-pumping, physically challenging sports? It started out with me wanting to show the world, but then it came full circle after it became an option to market the abilities of differently abled people. I founded an organisation, VisionTree, in 2004 and all the adventurous activities I tackle are to fund it. After I completed a race on a tandem, the organisation was able to put six blind girls through six months of computer training. And the adrenaline rush, of course, is probably the closest I get to the sensation of sight. How do you deal with the concerns of family and friends about your physical well being? I respect them very much. I care for them, which is why when I'm about to face danger, I surround myself with professionals and people in the know, like terrain experts. When I broke the land speed record for the second time (after Wagner became the first South African to break a world land speed record in 2005, he went on to break the world blind land speed record by averaging a speed of 322.5kph in 2009), I consulted a professional racer in the UK and drove a Mercedes SL65 AMG which is a safe car. Adventure sports will always be risky. The element of risk adds to the adventure. My family has always been very supportive. When I broke the land speed record, it was two weeks before my wedding, and my wife was there at the event. So you can imagine! When it comes to making judgments and decisions, a lot depends on visual input. What system have you developed to aid you in your endeavours? Most of it comes from feeling. I'm good at picking things up through my senses. I've used my gut feeling. And, of course, I make mistakes, but that's why I travel. If you travel across different countries and experience different cultures, it expands your point of view and your frames of reference. How was your last visit to India? The last time I was in your country it was for the 1998 blind cricket World Cup in Delhi. I was playing for South Africa and there was huge support from the local crowd because we were up against Pakistan in the final. Are you a spiritual person? Yes, very much so. I think I am guided by my spirit. I believe in my instinct. I try to be in balance with my spiritual side. I spend time thinking about where I am at and I consider my opportunities. Tell us about your autobiographical show 'Bat Magic' that you perform at art festivals. The main driving force behind the show, which started in 2003, was to show the lighter side of living in darkness. The show managed to put across humour. It was very well received and when corporate presentations came along I was able to reuse material. Incidentally, the festival we launched the in 2003 was the place where I met my wife Melindi. As a man who has risen above circumstance, how would you define success? To use a quote, success is a progressive realisation of a worthwhile dream. Success is a vastly individual thing. But what's important is you have to live the ideal and it will become a reality. You have accomplished several things that are, in an understatement, astounding. What achievement are you proudest of? Accepting that I can't see since birth, and I've decided to accept things I can't change, I'm proud of everything that I've achieved so far. One of the best, though, was South Africa's victory at the blind cricket World Cup. That was amazing because teams of every cricket-playing nation took part! But I would say my greatest adventure was marrying my wife eight years ago. Life presents many adventures if you open your mind and heart to them. URL of the article: http://www.dnaindia.com/india/interview_a-visually-impaired-man-and-his-will-to-live-life-to-the-fullest_1589221
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Saturday, November 6, 2010
First talking computer
(taken from the internet)
First Talking Computer
By
Leonard A. McHugh
February 1968, I began my career with the Pennsylvania Department of Highways later to become the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Here is where I first started working with the Burroughs Computers. By having the computer punched cards processed by a machine called an interpreter I was able to read them. This machine reads the card punches and types the character near the top. I would do this process two or three times making the print very dark. I would also request all printed output on carbon copied paper. The second copy was always dark. This allowed me to be able to read the program listings as well as locating cards that needed corrections.
As time went by technology improved as my sight simultaneously decreased. In the mid 1970s I acquired a full size close circuit television system that had a magnifying lens. With this I could read listings and some cards when necessary.
As upgrades to the computer were made a computer terminal called a CONRAC replaced the Teletype unit used by the computer operators at the main console. One of the Burroughs' field engineers discovered that he could greatly increase the height and width of the displayed characters. He could also change the contrast of the display to bright white letters on a total black background. I was able to utilize this terminal for many years. Finally in 1981 the decision to convert from Burroughs to IBM computers was made. This modified CONRAC was not compatible with the new IBM computers.
Unfortunately there was not enough contrast with the new IBM terminals to allow me to see the text. I became fearful that I could no longer work in this environment.
It was around this time that Maryland Computer Systems was developing a talking computer. This unit was built from a HP computer and was called ITS, Information Through Speech. Now another problem, like the CONRAC, ITS could not interface with an IBM computer.
I found a company in Boston called Industrial Computer Control. They were developing a converter that would make the HP computer function as an IBM terminal.
The converter cost $9,000 and ITS was $6,000. Success, I was the first person to have a talking terminal on an IBM mainframe computer. (See picture above. )
When all the bugs were worked out a press release was sent to the local papers. This story also was sent to wire services across the country as well as international.
I started receiving telephone calls from around the world. I had some long and interesting calls from England, Ireland, Canada as well as many from around the country.
I ended up giving many demonstrations of this new technology to other employers and caseworkers of blind clients.
Some of the phone calls were very interesting, although one particularly upset me. A woman called from Bell of Michigan. She informed me that she was reading a newspaper article about my talking computer. She went on to ask if I would like to move to Michigan and work for her. She then said "we have many government contracts and must hire some disabled people. It would be nice to hire someone who can do something." This upset me so much that I found myself speechless. If I remember correctly, I slammed down the phone.
Another call that was very interesting was from a man asking some very detailed questions. He went on to tell me that they were thinking of purchasing one hundred units. I asked him if they were hiring, it sounded like a great place to work. He went on telling me "No, they are not." He explained that they have a lot of people in a warehouse that can't read. He thought that these talking computers could solve their problem.
First Talking Computer
By
Leonard A. McHugh
February 1968, I began my career with the Pennsylvania Department of Highways later to become the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Here is where I first started working with the Burroughs Computers. By having the computer punched cards processed by a machine called an interpreter I was able to read them. This machine reads the card punches and types the character near the top. I would do this process two or three times making the print very dark. I would also request all printed output on carbon copied paper. The second copy was always dark. This allowed me to be able to read the program listings as well as locating cards that needed corrections.
As time went by technology improved as my sight simultaneously decreased. In the mid 1970s I acquired a full size close circuit television system that had a magnifying lens. With this I could read listings and some cards when necessary.
As upgrades to the computer were made a computer terminal called a CONRAC replaced the Teletype unit used by the computer operators at the main console. One of the Burroughs' field engineers discovered that he could greatly increase the height and width of the displayed characters. He could also change the contrast of the display to bright white letters on a total black background. I was able to utilize this terminal for many years. Finally in 1981 the decision to convert from Burroughs to IBM computers was made. This modified CONRAC was not compatible with the new IBM computers.
Unfortunately there was not enough contrast with the new IBM terminals to allow me to see the text. I became fearful that I could no longer work in this environment.
It was around this time that Maryland Computer Systems was developing a talking computer. This unit was built from a HP computer and was called ITS, Information Through Speech. Now another problem, like the CONRAC, ITS could not interface with an IBM computer.
I found a company in Boston called Industrial Computer Control. They were developing a converter that would make the HP computer function as an IBM terminal.
The converter cost $9,000 and ITS was $6,000. Success, I was the first person to have a talking terminal on an IBM mainframe computer. (See picture above. )
When all the bugs were worked out a press release was sent to the local papers. This story also was sent to wire services across the country as well as international.
I started receiving telephone calls from around the world. I had some long and interesting calls from England, Ireland, Canada as well as many from around the country.
I ended up giving many demonstrations of this new technology to other employers and caseworkers of blind clients.
Some of the phone calls were very interesting, although one particularly upset me. A woman called from Bell of Michigan. She informed me that she was reading a newspaper article about my talking computer. She went on to ask if I would like to move to Michigan and work for her. She then said "we have many government contracts and must hire some disabled people. It would be nice to hire someone who can do something." This upset me so much that I found myself speechless. If I remember correctly, I slammed down the phone.
Another call that was very interesting was from a man asking some very detailed questions. He went on to tell me that they were thinking of purchasing one hundred units. I asked him if they were hiring, it sounded like a great place to work. He went on telling me "No, they are not." He explained that they have a lot of people in a warehouse that can't read. He thought that these talking computers could solve their problem.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
White Cane Safety day is coming
Ida Rieu teachers’ resource centre
Ida Rieu Teachers’ Resource Centre is organizing an awareness program on WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY. White cane day is celebrated all over the world on 15th October each year.
The program is designed for anyone who is interested in helping visually impaired persons of Pakistan.
The program will deal on
1. About white cane.
2. The importance of white cane.
3. Role of society in improving mobility of vi person.
Venue: Dr. Mohammad Hussain Panjwani school complex for the blind at the premises of Ida rieu welfare organization.
Date: Thursday 14, October 2010. Timings: 10 am sharp till 12 pm.
There is no registration fee,
Seats are limited so kindly book your seat.
For confirmation contact Shazia Hasan Program Manager Ida rieu teachers’ resource centre
E mail: s_hasan21@hotmail.com.
Ida Rieu Teachers’ Resource Centre is organizing an awareness program on WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY. White cane day is celebrated all over the world on 15th October each year.
The program is designed for anyone who is interested in helping visually impaired persons of Pakistan.
The program will deal on
1. About white cane.
2. The importance of white cane.
3. Role of society in improving mobility of vi person.
Venue: Dr. Mohammad Hussain Panjwani school complex for the blind at the premises of Ida rieu welfare organization.
Date: Thursday 14, October 2010. Timings: 10 am sharp till 12 pm.
There is no registration fee,
Seats are limited so kindly book your seat.
For confirmation contact Shazia Hasan Program Manager Ida rieu teachers’ resource centre
E mail: s_hasan21@hotmail.com.
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