scholarly journals Hand Movement Based Message Transmission and Body Physical Parameters Remote Monitoring Device for Disabled People

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
D Kalaiyarasi ◽  
Shruthi. V ◽  
VishnuPraba.A ◽  
Vanaja.S

The main focus of the proposed model is to manifest a system that is reliable and also effective interms of communication between Disabled/paralyzed people with the caretaker. When it comes to looking after the disabled or paralytic people who are in large numbers such as in old age homes, Non-Governmental Organizations, and hospitals, it is considerably difficult to monitor the patients based on their needs immediately. To overcome this difficulty a simple yet effective module is developed to establish the communication between the patient (Transmitter) and caretaker (receiver) by mounting a device on the hand of the patient so that by simple movements made using the hand aspecific message is communicated to the device which is in a form of a board consisting of the LCD screen and voice module to indicate the message and the board is held by the caretaker separately. The transmission mode is wireless and the range is about 10 meters. The physical parameters of the patient’s body are measured and monitored remotely. When there is any abnormal pattern in the parameters such as pulse rate and temperature it is indicated to the caretaker immediately.

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (02) ◽  
pp. 453-474
Author(s):  
Subhash Kumar

Media Lab Asia (MLA) has been incepted in 2001 with the collaboration of MIT Media Lab and Department of Electronics & Information Technology (DEITY), Government of India. It is working on the paradigm of collaborative research from the lab to land in developing and operationalizing technologies to bridge the gap through educating, equipping and empowering common man. MLA is working in four sectors: livelihood, healthcare, empowerment of the disabled and education. MLA is successful in collaborating with Research & Development (R&D) organizations, institutions in Government, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), academia and industry. A long list of collaborators of MLA includes 59 partner agencies. MLA role, however, had confined to provide funding to the partner agencies. The collaborative organization develops product, tests and launches the projects. The reach of the project touches major states in India. eGalla, Chic, mDhanwanthari, and Sehat-Saathi are some of the projects developed by MLA and collaborators. eGalla is a retail management software, and Chic is developed to simplify the traditional craft for livelihood generation. mDhanwanthari and Sehat-Saathi are based on healthcare to rural communities. MLA has developed 75 projects since its inception. The projects have reached the beneficiary but lack in scale and commercialization. The parameter of success for MLA includes the potential for commercialization of the products or projects and self-sustaining mechanism of the impact of these products and projects. There are not many obligations for commercial success being a Section 25 company; however, a self-sustaining mechanism was critical. DEITY, the parent organization, has sought external support to develop a new business model to overcome the limitation.


2012 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Richman

The earthquake of 12 January 2010 devastated Léogâne, crumbling buildings and crushing bodies unable to dodge unearthly torrents of concrete blocks and cloudbursts of white dust. Whereas an assessment of the material and biological impacts of the seismic tremors may be undertaken without prior, personal familiarity with the subjects of concern, understanding the effects of the earthquake on local religious faith and practice requires knowledge of the pre-existing and continuing religious contexts of the communities affected by the disaster. Lack of longitudinal data has not, however, hampered the dissemination of speculative claims about earth-shattering religious change. It is claimed, for example, that large numbers of former Vodouists are converting to Christianity; they are simultaneously pushed by disappointment with their Vodou spirits for failing to prevent the disaster and pulled by admiration for the modern messages and aid proffered by the ubiquitous Christian non-governmental organizations involved in the rescue and recovery. This paper presents data from an ethnographic case study extending over three decades, as well as historical texts, to demonstrate that the cataclysm that ruptured the physical spaces of Léogâne did not produce equally devastating fractures in the local religious landscape. Le séisme du 12 janvier 2010 a dévasté Léogâne, en cassant des bâtiments et en écrasant des corps incapables d’esquiver des torrents surnaturels de blocs de béton et de nuages de poussière. Alors qu’une évaluation des impacts matériels et biologiques des tremblements sismiques peut être entreprise sans familiarité préalable avec les sujets d’intérêt, pour bien comprendre les effets du séisme sur la foi et la pratique religieuse locale, il faut une connaissance de la préexistence, et de la continuation, des contextes religieux des communautés affectées par le désastre. Le manque de données longitudinales n’a pas, pourtant, entravé la diffusion de revendications spéculatives du changement religieux fracassant. On a dit, par exemple, que les grands nombres d’ancien Vodouistes passent prétendument au Christianisme; ils sont simultanément poussés par la déception avec les esprits Vodous pour manquer de prévenir le désastre et tirés par l’admiration pour les messages modernes, et par l’aide offerte par les organisations non-gouvernementales chrétiennes douées d’ubiquité, qui sont impliquées dans le secours et la récupération. Cette étude présente des données d’une étude de cas ethnographique qui a duré plus de trente ans, aussi bien que des textes historiques, pour démontrer que le cataclysme qui a fait éclater les espaces physiques de Léogâne n’a pas produit de fractures tout aussi ravageuses dans le paysage religieux local.


Pedagogika ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 115 (3) ◽  
pp. 147-162
Author(s):  
Irmina Beneševičiūtė

Due to the change of social paradigm in society and intensive processes of social integration and socialization, the issue of social participation of the disabled has become relevant. Therefore, based on subjective experience of the disabled, this publication, aims to present research results on social participation of disabled individuals through NGO activities, their potential, areas of activity development. Aim of the research: to reveal social participation development directions at nongovernmental disability organisations. This quantitative research had various nongovernmental disability organisations participating from various cities and regions, in total of 18 individuals that are active participants at NVO activities. The age scope of the respondents was 25 to 70 years old. Research results: factors that encourage the cooperation of the disabled in NGO activities – negative disabled experiences and emotions of solitude with answering the necessity to communicate at NGO. During the analysis of social participation possibilities that are available to the disabled with the immersion into NGO activities, the disabled had identified that the socio-cultural participation of the disabled and interest representation was the key area of NGO activities. The research, by applying qualitative research methodology, revealed that the participants, in regard to the activity prospects of NGO, stressed the priority of financial base strengthening while pursuing project activities. The research also revealed a positive tendency of hope for future educational activity. Though these educational activities the disabled will further develop their expertise and expand their knowledge of disability. However there was little focus, among research participants, on competent expert immersion into NGO, where the need for positive encouraging of the disabled is also of high importance.


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 77-89
Author(s):  
Leila El Baradei

From a rights perspective, disabled citizens should have access to education, health, employment and information services similar to all other citizens. Besides governments, civil society organizations have an important role to play. The aim of the current research paper is to explore the role of Egyptian non-governmental organizations in integrating the 'differently abled' citizens in society. After reviewing the range of theoretical models  used in studying disability, whether the individualistic/medical model, the social model or the biopsychosocial model, a case study approach, adopting the most different design, is used to study the work of four non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working with the disabled in Egypt. Findings revealed that the implicit disability model adopted by the different NGOs influenced their activities, their perception of challenges faced, and their recommendations for improved effectiveness. While the traditional NGOs followed the individualistic/medical model of disability, the other relatively newer NGOs leaned more towards the social model. 


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 52-62
Author(s):  
O. Voronkova ◽  
O. Hordei ◽  
A.R.P. Barusman ◽  
E.K. Ghani

The results of the implementation of EU policy in the field of social protection and social security are multidimensional particularly in the aspects of income and living standards, access to qualitative health care, education and work opportunities. Social integration is an instrument for achievement of these results especially promoting employment and poverty alleviation as well as monitoring the progress made in social protection. The aim of the paper is to study the process of social integration in the field of the promotion for social unity, gender equality and equal opportunities for all segments of the population (children, youth, retirees, disabled people) through flexible and effective social protection systems and social security policies. Systematic and evolutionary approaches, methods of observation, comparison, generalization and extrapolation were used in the study. The tools of social integration of people with disabilities to ensure their access to lifelong learning and employment are considered as they are the most vulnerable in society. The necessity of social integration and development of civic responsibility of youth is studied in order to realize the unity of goals, objectives and national priorities at different levels of economic and social development of society. This is especially important in the context of financial disproportion and significant social and economic differentiation of both the population and regions. A comprehensive approach to the development of major state programs and public welfare programs is inherent in a socially oriented and human-centered market economy. In the process of financing public welfare, the main goals of public policy implementation should be a support of welfare of both individuals and households; overcoming poverty; increase of economic efficiency of functioning of all processes of social integration. The modern economic theories of public welfare and human capital were also used. It is proved that in order to implement social integration successfully it is necessary: to improve the financial mechanism and normative base aimed at creating an effective system of targeted social payments; to provide implementation of a set of measures for the development and improvement of social services for the poor; to develop and implement measures for the prevention of disability and social integration of the disabled; to involve non-governmental organizations, associations and individuals in solution of social problems. Keywords: social integration, social protection, sustainable development, public welfare, poverty, economic development, strategic transformations.


2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. 27-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. E. Baumann

SummaryThe shift towards a rights-based approach to health which has taken place over the past decade has strengthened the role of civil society and their organizations in raising and claiming the entitlements of different social groups. It has become obvious that non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are central to any successful multi-stakeholder partnership, and they have become more recognized as key actors in health policy and programme development and implementation. There is a broad spectrum of NGOs active in the area of mental health in Europe which aim to empower people with mental health problems and their families, give them a voice in health policy development and implementation and in service design and delivery, to raise awareness and fight stigma and discrimination, and foster implementation of obligations set by internationally agreed mental health policy documents. With the endorsement of the Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2020 (20) and the European Mental Health Action Plan (19) stakeholders agree to strengthen capacity of service user and family advocacy groups and to secure their participation as partners in activities for mental health promotion, disorder prevention and improving mental health services.


2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 342-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Apostolos G. Papadopoulos ◽  
Christos Chalkias ◽  
Loukia-Maria Fratsea

The paper explores the challenges faced today, in a context of severe economic crisis, by immigrant associations (ΙΜΑs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Greece. The data analysed here was collected between October 2009 and February 2010 and incorporates references to all recorded migration-related social actors operating in Greece. The paper takes into account such indicators as legal form, objectives, financial capacity and geographical range of activity, concluding with a typology of civil society actors dealing with migration issues. This study aims at informing the migration policymaking and migrant integration processes. By a spatial hot-spot clustering of IMAs and NGOs, we also illustrate the concentration patterns of civil society actors in Greece.


2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
V. S. CHAUHAN ◽  
BHANUMATI SINGH ◽  
SHREE GANESH ◽  
JAMSHED ZAIDI

Studies on air pollution in large cities of India showed that ambient air pollution concentrations are at such levels where serious health effects are possible. This paper presents overview on the status of air quality index (AQI) of Jhansi city by using multivariate statistical techniques. This base line data can help governmental and non-governmental organizations for the management of air pollution.


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Robyn Gulliver ◽  
Kelly S. Fielding ◽  
Winnifred Louis

Climate change is a global problem requiring a collective response. Grassroots advocacy has been an important element in propelling this collective response, often through the mechanism of campaigns. However, it is not clear whether the climate change campaigns organized by the environmental advocacy groups are successful in achieving their goals, nor the degree to which other benefits may accrue to groups who run them. To investigate this further, we report a case study of the Australian climate change advocacy sector. Three methods were used to gather data to inform this case study: content analysis of climate change organizations’ websites, analysis of website text relating to campaign outcomes, and interviews with climate change campaigners. Findings demonstrate that climate change advocacy is diverse and achieving substantial successes such as the development of climate change-related legislation and divestment commitments from a range of organizations. The data also highlights additional benefits of campaigning such as gaining access to political power and increasing groups’ financial and volunteer resources. The successful outcomes of campaigns were influenced by the ability of groups to sustain strong personal support networks, use skills and resources available across the wider environmental advocacy network, and form consensus around shared strategic values. Communicating the successes of climate change advocacy could help mobilize collective action to address climate change. As such, this case study of the Australian climate change movement is relevant for both academics focusing on social movements and collective action and advocacy-focused practitioners, philanthropists, and non-governmental organizations.


2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (09) ◽  
pp. 21041-21049 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Putu Sudana Satria Artha ◽  
Nyoman Utari Vipriyanti ◽  
I Putu Sujana

Garbage can be interpreted as a consequence of the activities of human life. It is undeniable, garbage will always be there as long as life activities continue to run. Every year, it can be ascertained that the volume of waste will always increase along with the increasing pattern of public consumerism. The landfill which is increasingly polluting the environment requires a technique and management to manage waste into something useful and of economic value, Bantas Village, Selemadeg Timur District, Tabanan Regency currently has a Waste Management Site (TPS3R) managed by Non-Governmental Organizations (KSM ) The source of waste comes from Households, Stalls, Restaurant Entrepreneurs, Schools, Offices and Ceremonies which are organic and inorganic waste. The waste management system at Bantas Lestari TPS with 3R system is Reduce (reduction of waste products starts from the source), Reuse (reuse for waste that can be reused) and Recycle (recycling waste) to date it is still running but not optimal. The method used in this research is descriptive quantitative with data analysis using SWOT analysis. This study produces a Waste Management Strategy which is the result of research from the management aspect, aspects of human resources and aspects of infrastructure facilities.


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