Trust is right now dealing with “Niramaya “ project of government.

Omkar Foundation Trust is right now dealing with “Niramaya “ project of government. Niramaya is government project for physically and mentally challenged peoples. Government is proving them 1 lac rs insurance protection with a minimal premium Procedure of getting enrolled for this scheme shall be done by national registered trust only. OFT is taking responsibility to pay a premium of Rs.500/- on behalf of physically impaired people and make this scheme available to them . Under this Niramaya scheme trust has arranged a camp at Panva Village , Surendranager on 10.07.2016 and more than 150 physically challenged people has taken advantage of such scheme. 

The LUKE Arm

The LUKE arm is an advanced prosthetic arm that has up to 10 powered degrees of freedom including a powered shoulder, humeral rotator, and multi-movement wrist. The LUKE arm incorporates the latest technology in electronics, motors, batteries, and materials. The arm offers state-of-the-art flexibility, strength, and dexterity to provide greater independence for people with forearm through shoulder-level amputations.

The LUKE arm was developed by DEKA as part of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Revolutionizing Prosthetics program with additional funding from the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command through a contract with the Army Research Office.

Mobius Bionics is excited to be able to bring this innovative technology from the research lab to amputees everywhere. To learn more about Mobius Bionics LLC or the LUKE arm, visit www.mobiusbionics.com.

Braille EDGE 40 Display

The Braille EDGE 40 is a powerful refreshable display, meaning it reads content on a computer screen and converts it to braille characters.

This particular model is interesting for its seven built-in apps (including Notepad, Scheduler and Stopwatch) and conveniently located navigation and function keys.

Braille EDGE 40 is not only the most reliable, high-performance refreshable Braille display, it also helps you manage your daily activities. Create and save notes, or read books and documents with the notepad. Use the scheduler to remind you of important dates. Use the alarm to remind you of upcoming appointments, and take advantage of the built-in calculator, stopwatch and countdown timer.

User-friendly Function Keys!

Braille EDGE 40 contains 2 four-way navigation keys and 8 function keys (Escape, Tab, Control, Alt, Shift, Insert, Windows and Applications) combining the convenience of entering text in Braille with the intuitive functionality of a PC keyboard.

Choose Your Language!

Braille EDGE 40 offers the convenience and flexibility of multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Stay Connected All Day!

Connect Braille EDGE 40 to a computer or PDA via Bluetooth and stay connected throughout the day without the need for charging. For even longer run time, connect via USB and enjoy all the great features of Braille EDGE 40 while simultaneously charging the unit.

Read & Save!

Read and save your data to the SD card. You can use up to 32GB SDHC cards with Braille EDGE 40, enough to carry thousands of books and documents with you for reading on the go.

Kenguru - The car for wheelchair users

Wheelchair users who have been looking for independence and a way to get around town will feel thrilled to learn about the Kenguru car. It is the first electric powered vehicle designed for wheelchair users. It is environmentally friendly vehicle and driven directly from a wheelchair with access via the rear-opening tailgate. You simply roll a wheelchair in from a pop-up back door and drive off. It is commonly used to make short trips, run errands, shopping and getting around town. The car is not available yet in the United States but interested buyers can reserve one online. The company has already raised $4 million from investors, has attracted a lot of media attention and will provide millions of Americans in wheelchairs with access to their own transportation. 

How it Works?

The Kenguru car is easy and convenient to use every day. You enter via the automatic lowering ramp at the rear of the car. Guide your wheelchair directly into the car and then easily lock into position. At the press of the key the back door closes or opens. The controls look similar to a motorcycle and are easy to navigate as you drive around town running errands, visiting family, friends, shopping and more.

Benefits

• New found independence
• Improved self-confidence
• Ability to go out when you desire
• Safe transportation that you control
• Easy to control and use
• You don’t have to exit your wheelchair
• Affordable when compared to custom vans

Wheelchair users will find the Kenguru gives them freedom to go where they want, when they want. In the past many wheelchair users had to depend on other methods of transportation and forced to wait for others to drive them around town. The Kenguru provides the ultimate independence most wheelchair user’s desire. It is an excellent way to get around town and it is safe to drive on roads that have the maximum speed limit is 45mph. Enjoy your new found freedom and get on the waiting list today for this amazing electric powered car for wheelchair users.

Dot - Braille Smart Watch

Dot is a wearable that is also the world’s first Braille smartwatch. Dot is a practical solution that is more affordable than regular e-Braille devices which may cost thousands, yet still works well for the blind. Dot helps the blind access messages, tweets, even books anywhere and at any time.

Technically, this tool functions with six dots on four cells found on the surface of the smartwatch. These dots will rise or lower to form 4 letters in Braille at any time. It can connect via Bluetooth to any smartphone then retrieve and translate the text (from an email or messaging app) into Braille for its owner.

15 Most Successful People With Disabilities

1. Stephen Hawking - ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)

Profession - English Theoretical Physicist

Stephen Hawking is a well-known celebrity in academics and recipient of numerous appreciations: Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Presidential Medal of Freedom and lifetime member of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences.

Despite being challenged by motor neuron disease, he is one of the most admired scientists in physics, with numerous books and publications under his belt.

2. Helen Keller - Blind and Deaf

Profession - Lecturer and Activist

Keller was the first ever to earn Bachelors in Arts. She was also a political activist and a celebrated author in America. She was one of the leading hands in founding American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).

3. John Nash - Schizophrenia

Profession - Renowned American Mathematician

John Nash suffered from paranoid schizophrenia. Few years after being out of college, Nash starting developing signs of schizophrenia. However, the illness never affected his love for mathematics. His work on geometry and partial differential equations is still considered as outstanding.

4. Christy Brown - Cerebral Palsy

Profession - Poet, Painter and Author

Brown was challenged with cerebral palsy. Until the age of 5, he wasn't able to respond on his own will. Only after that, his left foot was responsive as opposed to the whole body. He is a celebrity author for his autobiography 'My Left Foot'.

5. Demosthenes - Stammer

Profession - Orator

Demosthenes was one of the most robust and influential speakers of all time. At a tender age of 11, he tried to commit suicide; however, he survived. He used to sit by the beach for hours, with pebbles in his mouth. Eventually, he became of the most admired orators in history.

6. Vincent van Gough - Mental Illness

Profession - Painter

Vincent Van Gough was one of the most admired and influential painters to have walked the face of the Earth. He suffered depression and was hospitalized. Although he killed himself, his paintings remained as one of the marvelous crafts of all time.

7. Beethoven - Deaf

Profession - Composer

Despite being deaf, Beethoven turned out to be one of the biggest composers of all time. He was guided by Mozart and studied Piano. He was famous for his brilliant and dubious improvisations.

8. Sudha Chandran - Amputation

Profession - Dancer

Sudha Chandran met with a terrible accident one time that resulted in the amputation of her right leg. Despite the crushing disability, Chandran emerged as one of the most acclaimed and influential classical dancers in India.

9. Frida Kahlo - Polio

Profession - Painter

Kahlo suffered from polio. Despite her physical disability, she was one of the most celebrated painters in all of Mexico. Her painting mostly includes self-portraits, landscaped and figment of imagination.

10. Marla Runyan - Stargardt’s Disease

Profession - Professional Runner

Marla Runyan developed Stargardt’s Disease at the age of 9. This left her blinded for the rest of her life. However, she took the stick of courage and emerged out as a national champion 3 times in women's 5000-metres race. She won medals and accolades at various national and international sporting events.

11. Stevie Wonder - Blind

Profession : Musician, Singer

12. Marlee Matlin - Deaf

Profession : Actress

13. Ralph Braun - Muscular Dystrophy

Profession : Businessman, Founder and CEO of Braun Corporation

14. John Hockenberry -  Spinal Cord Injury

Profession : Journalist, Author, 4 times Emmy Award Winner

15. Tanni Grey-Thompson - Spina Bifida

Profession : Wheelchair Racer 

The stories of the above personalities prove only one important fact – it takes more than courage to face the adversities to win over and be victorious. If they could do it, so could you!