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www.colorss.org ----> this is a temp site and soon we would have a updated site. The site is on the same layout as done by Vinod.

Let me hear from Colorss

For Love,
Anand]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:29:00 EDT http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/753715 28.6 77.228.677.2 http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/747819 Since more than one week the website of Colorss is down.. This is due to the error from the hosting company 'Manashosting' they have deleted all the files without prior information. We have had worst experience with them. Now having problems in shifting the domain to other hosting company.. seems like its going to be a tough job. They are making us move from one department to other.

We are in the process of changing the host soon.

Thanking you for your patience..

For Love,
Anand]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:35:00 EDT http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/747819 28.6 77.228.677.2 http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/741075
We all at Colorss thank you all for the support and unconditional love given to Colorss. Join us on Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=30768904484

Thanking you all in advance.

Let me hear from Colorss.

For Love,
Anand]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:52:00 EDT http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/741075 28.6 77.228.677.2 http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/654979 TASK

Colorss Foundation champions support of the disabled, the needy, and the disadvantaged. We foster mainstream integration of marginalized populations.

Colorss foundation has got different volunteer opportunity at this moment. Please email us at : emailcolorss@gmail.com

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Project Iris: This project is for the VI (visually impaired) a simple device that will help identify Indian Currency denomination. This project intends to break the stigma and discrimination faced by them, we aim to make them self sufficient and self reliant. This project works in two phases: Phase 1: Distribution of the device. Phase 2: Rehabilitation and inducing vocational training for the VI who are using the device.

Project Enhance: Project Enhance empowers the disabled, and facilitates their inclusion into mainstream life, by training participants in karate, while providing guidance for artistic expression. This program uses sports and the arts as tools to promote physical well-being while also improving mental health.

Colorss of Life: 'Colorss of Life' is an e-magazine with limited print distribution copies and pdf file for on line distribution. The children involved in the project will write, draw and provide contents. This activity will require them to learn a number of important life and career skills, not only the understanding of using technology and media to create something worthwhile, but also important skills of cooperation, teamwork, discipline, time management and perhaps above all, taking responsibility for their own work.

Newsletter: Colorss needs a newsletter that can give regular updates on the projects honor the volunteers for their support and provide a space for volunteers to voice their opinions, views and share their experiences.

Volunteer Opportunity

1. Psychologist for testing and analysis
1. Psychologists working in different areas are required for our ongoing projects. We are working with disabled as well able-bodied children of India. Psychologists are required for doing the analysis of the child. Carry out the needful testing and give us their valuable feedback.

Highlights: We are asking for a one year commitment to this position as we need someone in post who can really get to know the children and their families and the other psychologists. We want online volunteers. If any volunteer is wiling to be on the project site it would be really nice.

Qualifications: We are looking for a psychologist, ideally with a background in educational and clinical or child psychology.

2. Child counselor
1. Child Counselors are required to address needs and problem of the child. Help us to carry out the needs assessment of the child and guide us as and when required

Highlights: We are asking for a one year commitment to this position as we need someone in post who can really get to know the children and their families and the other psychologists. We want online volunteers. If any volunteer is wiling to be on the project site it would be really nice.

Qualifications: We are looking for a psychologist, ideally with a background in educational and clinical or child psychology.

3. Special Educator
1. Special Educator, who works with physical disabilities, mentally disabled, multiple disabilities and visually impaired are required to assist us on the ongoing projects.

Highlights: We are asking for a one year commitment to this position as we need Volunteers involved in special care projects to be highly patient and motivated and sometimes need to be highly skilled). It is important to understand that these students learn at slower rates due to their disabilities and that they require much more time and care. But more importantly, you should be open-minded to the challenges that may arise from dealing with children and adults with disabilities. If any volunteer is wiling to be on the project site it would be really nice.

Qualifications: We are looking for a special educator working with children with disabilities.

4. Vocational trainer
1. Online vocational trainer is required to trainer our staff or volunteers who will directly at the site.

Highlights: We are asking for a one year commitment to this position as we need Volunteers involved in organizing vocational training for children with disability. The trainer should be able to help us with developing different training programs based on needs assessments done by the psychologist. It is important to understand that these students learn at slower rates due to their disabilities and that they require much more time and care. But more importantly, you should be open-minded to the challenges that may arise from dealing with children and adults with disabilities. If any volunteer is wiling to be on the project site it would be really nice.

Qualifications: We are looking for a vocational trainer working with children with disabilities who is self motivated and loves to accept challenges.

5. Database manager – Initially we want to design the database program. Once it’s done we want a long term volunteer who can maintain and upgrade the system.
1. Database manager is required who can compile a program that can help us retrieve the entire data of a child. This database program will help us to maintain and check the development of any child in any of our projects.

Highlights: We are asking for a one year commitment to this position as we need Volunteers who can design a database program that will help us have the entire record of the child with one click. This database would be installed at every site and should be updated universally. It should be secure and protected. This program needs to maintained and upgraded as and when required.

Qualifications: We are looking for programmer who can help us with this task.

6. Public Relation
1. Public Relation volunteer is required who can represent us on different occasions, be it a meeting with corporate or schools or organizations.

Highlights: We are asking for a one year commitment to this position. The volunteer will be responsible to develop opportunities for positive public relations. Develop corporate tie-ups and help the organization achieve its aims and objective. The ideal candidate for this volunteer position is a one who is a current Public Relations Professional, or one with extensive background in PR, who is seeking an altruistic outlet for their talents. Having good connections within the local PR community is a plus but not essential

Qualifications: We are looking for volunteer who has appropriate qualification and should be articulate and have excellent writing skills.

7. Translator - English to Hindi, Gujarati and Marathi
1. Volunteers are required for translating documents from English to Hindi, Gujarati and Marathi language

Highlights: We are asking for a one year commitment to this position. However the translation job will be sparse. The volunteer will be responsible to translate organizations documents i.e its aims and objective, project details, questionnaire and similar things. As we work among poor and municipal school. Couple of documents we require in regional language.

Qualifications: We are looking for volunteer who has fluency in required languages along with excellent command over English language.

Please email at emailcolorss@gmail.com
]]> Sat, 02 May 2009 01:44:00 EDT http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/654979 28.6 77.228.677.2 http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/654981 The work shop was conducted for 15 visually impaired children of 8th grade who are residing at Pune Blind School hostel. These children are studying in the municipal school Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose which is able bodied school. Inclusive education is happening however these VI children need attention to deal with this inclusion.

The workshop covered the following topics

Day one: Grooming and eating habits

Day two – day three covered up in day two: - Socially acceptable behavior / and Social Skills

The workshop was focused on teaching important skills required by a visually impaired child who is moving to higher secondary school. If these skills are practiced and enforced by teacher regularly then there would be a definite change in personality and will enhance better mental health.

]]> Sat, 02 May 2009 01:44:00 EDT http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/654981 28.6 77.228.677.2 http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/622905
Having different meanings to the word Balance from the source http://www.elook.org/dictionary/balance.html

Definition:

1. [noun] a state of equilibrium

2. [noun] a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity

3. [noun] equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account

4. [noun] harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design); "in all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balance"- John Ruskin
Synonyms: proportion

5. [noun] equality of distribution
Synonyms: equilibrium, equipoise, counter

6. [noun] something left after other parts have been taken away; "there was no remainder"; "he threw away the rest"; "he took what he wanted and I got the balance"
Synonyms: remainder, residual, residue, residuum, rest

7. [noun] the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account

8. [noun] (astrology) a person who is born while the sun in in Libra
Synonyms: Libra, Balance

9. [noun] the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22
Synonyms: Libra, Libra the Balance, Balance, Libra the Scales

10. [noun] (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact correspondence of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
Synonyms: symmetry, symmetricalness, correspondence

11. [noun] an equivalent counterbalancing weight
Synonyms: counterweight, countercounterpoise, equalizer, equaliser

12. [noun] a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat
Synonyms: wheel

13. [verb] bring into balance or equilibrium; "She has to balance work and her domestic duties"; "balance the two weights"
Synonyms: equilibrate, equilibrize, equilibrise

14. [verb] compute credits and debits of an account

15. [verb] hold or carry in equilibrium
Synonyms: poise

16. [verb] be in equilibrium; "He was balancing on one foot"


Different meanings in different settings. We actually need a Balance in Life, Balance at workplace, Balance at home and Balance within ourselves.. to move ahead with life and its objective.

I wish you all the balance in life.

All the best,
For Love
Anand]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2009 01:17:00 EDT http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/622905 28.6 77.228.677.2 http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/600667
http://sportforchange.changemakers.net/en-us/node/19289

Project Enhance for Gamechangers
Change the game for women in Sport

Project Enhance: Studying karate involves the whole person; it concentrates the mind and conditions the physique. Integrating creative arts into the sessions allows Project Enhance to reinforce elements of karate training, further helping children develop and retain their skills.

Where the Martial Arts Meet the Creative Arts to Enhance Ability among Disability


Thanking you all in advance
For Love
Anand]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:19:00 EST http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/600667 28.6 77.228.677.2 http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/599221
For Love
Anand]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:03:00 EST http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/599221 28.6 77.228.677.2 http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/596913 What I hear is not what you hear! What you hear is not what I hear!

Though, everything is present here - in front of you - every moment - every second - its there.

We choose, to see - to hear! We want to see and hear more but ignorance, ego and pride blocks it!

Our perception is directly linked with our thought processes. Thought processes are guided by our ego and mind. Which is influenced, effected and affected by surroundings, peer group, social-professional group, environment, stress and many more factors that seems useless to us.

For success and being connected. To be able to feel nature every moment, to channelize proper use of ego and to be unaffected. It's essential to train mind and keep entire body aligned. Please spend time for yourself love yourself.

for love,
anand
]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2009 23:59:00 EST http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/596913 28.6 77.228.677.2 http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/586929
The site goes LIVE - there are changes going on at the backhand. So more contents and pages to come.. Please have patience and trust! Finally we have made it go live as the delay had been very very very long.

www.colorss.net

This is a hearty congratulations to all of you and your dedication, who are with me.

Kindly: - Please remember that we are still working on the backhand. Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

For Love,
Anand]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:37:00 EST http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/586929 28.6 77.228.677.2 http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/574169
Colorss Foundation requires online volunteers who will research potential donors and may assist with the initial communication with donors either individual, organization or corporate. He/she is required to design proposals for the following projects: Iris, Enhance and Colors of Life.

The actual funding request will be submitted by Colorss Foundation.

The organization staff member is available for chat on gtalk or skype or yahoo.

OBJECTIVE

25% of world population of visually impaired are in India. Project Iris is a simple device that will help them a lot to make their life better. It's important at this moment for resource mobility. These projects will help mainstream integration of marginalized populations.

With the strong support for the online volunteers, the organization can take a step ahead to mainstream integration of marginalized populations.

REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge on proposal writing, resource mobilization, community health outreach programming, international development especially with the developing countries, Knowledge on the UN millennium development goals is an added advantage.

Anyone interested to volunteer please email their resume to emailcolorss@gmail.com stating why you would like to apply for this post.]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:20:00 EST http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/574169 28.6 77.228.677.2 http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/574167
TASK

Colorss Foundation champions support of the disabled, the needy, and the disadvantaged. We foster mainstream integration of marginalized populations.

The volunteers will research for organizations and schools working/supporting disabled projects. Provide us with useful resources and contacts. Help us develop a strategy that can help us with networking.

The organization staff member is available for chat on gtalk or skype or yahoo.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Project Iris: Currency denominator device for visually impaired people helps empower the visually impaired people and make them self-sufficient. 25% of world population of visually impaired is in India alone. This device needs to reach those 25% population so its important to network with organizations who work with them.

OBJECTIVE

25% of world population of visually impaired are in India. Project Iris is a simple device that will help them a lot to make their life better. It's important at this moment to network with blind school and organizations who work with them. These projects will help mainstream integration of marginalized populations.

With the strong support for the online volunteers, the organization can take a step ahead to mainstream integration of marginalized populations.

REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of resource mobilization, networking, community health outreach programming, international development especially with the developing countries.

Anyone interested to volunteer please email their resume to emailcolorss@gmail.com stating why you would like to apply for this post.]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:17:00 EST http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/574167 28.6 77.228.677.2 http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/568431
]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:00:00 EST http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/568431 28.6 77.228.677.2 http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/561557
Close your eyes for a minute and visualize the most amazing moment of your life...Everyone has got something or the other special moments in life which are very near to them. Lets remember all those special moments today this moment and thank god for giving us this opportunity.

Happy New Year

For Love,
Anand]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/561557 28.6 77.228.677.2 http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/561209
Thanking you all and be curious to have a look at the new web site soon.

For Love,
Anand]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:38:00 EST http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/561209 28.6 77.228.677.2 http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/560821
In couple of days 2008 goes down and rises up 2009. Everyone hopes and looks ahead that new year brings lots of joy and happiness.

Best wishes to TIG who gave us the opportunity to reach so many people across.

Happy Holidays and Best wishes.

Love yourself and stay healthy,
For Love
Anand

]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:37:00 EST http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/560821 28.6 77.228.677.2 http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/559313
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1st Jan 2009 new website of Colorss would be launched.
]]> Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:27:00 EST http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/559313 28.6 77.228.677.2 http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/549907
Let me tell you V6 is rocking... I am sure going to miss the launch party. This is so much fun. You guys define technology, creativity, concept and proper utilization of energies.

I was on V6 and wow its cool.

Very neat and decent job. All the best and a hearty congratulations to the entire TIG staff.

with love
anand]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:42:00 EST http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/549907 28.6 77.228.677.2 http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/545359 Colorss Foundation works towards the mainstream integration of the marginalized population through psychological, social and professional training and rehabilitation. Through the broad spectrum of its goal, the foundation handles various disability issues involving physical and mental handicap. The organization is based in India, headquartered in Gujarat.

The organization is looking for web content writer who can write for Colorss Foundation’s website. We are looking forward to bring change in perception towards disability.

Position:
Web Content Writer
Volunteer Position,10-15 hours/week.

This opportunity is suitable for someone, who is focusing on writing, Mass Communication and/or journalism. The Web content writer works closely with staff members.

Responsibilities:

a) Writing web content for websites / portals from scratch.
b) Editing and Proof reading content once written.
c) Writing brand support material
d) Strong interest in developmental issues, social change projects and community development.
e) Comfortable working with sensitive issues

Profile / Skills required:

a) Experience working in a communications/ public relations environment, particularly in a university setting
b) Flamboyance for writing with an understanding of social issue.
c) Valuable writing style that is bright, reliable and friendly
d) Ability to write in a multiplicity of formats and styles for multiple audiences.
e) Previous experience with a publishing house is an added advantage.
f) Excellent command of English language and grammar.

Application Procedure:
Please send your resume and brief note about why you want to volunteer for Colorss Foundation to Mr. Anand Koti at emailcolorss@gmail.com.
]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:33:00 EST http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/545359 28.6 77.228.677.2 http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/544065 with 40 per cent or more disability will get a pension of Rs 500 per month.
In case of 60 to 80 per cent disability, the pension will be Rs 600 and in the case of 80 per cent to 100 per cent, the pension will be Rs 700 per month.

The CM said that district medical boards would be set up in each district and based on the certificates issued by them, pensions would be given to the disabled. There are 8,28,058 physically challenged persons in the state.
The total expenditure towards the pensions for the handicapped in an year will be Rs 496.83 crore and per month it would cost Rs 41.40 crore for the state government.

source: 2 Dec 2008, 0008 hrs IST, TNN
Times of India, Hyderabad City]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:56:00 EST http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/544065 28.6 77.228.677.2 http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/544063 Even
those blessed with the highest degree of optimism, will find it tough to conjure up a scenario which could become a reality within next three years. The dream project of Mayawati government -- a university for the disabled -- slated to take off in July 2009, hopes to open a whole new world to the marginalised section by providing them with the perfect professional launching pad.

The courses offered include graduation, post-graduation, diploma or doctorate in humanities, music, computer, science, information technology, vocational training, science and technology, commerce, management and mass communication, to the disabled.
The segment, as per the charter, shall form 50% of the minimum strength in an academic session, though the number can be as high as the demand. The brochure guarantees a disabled-friendly campus with specialised facilities. While other supportive aids -- wheel-chair, crutches, tricycle, hearing aids, walking sticks, even fabricated limps will also be on the house for candidates.

According to official estimates, 2% of the total population in the state is handicapped. This number works out to be 35 lakh, says deputy director in the department of handicapped welfare, SK Shrivastava. The reserved quota for disabled in the Dr Shakuntala Mishra UP Handicapped University (DSMUPHU) has beneficiaries from four categories of disabilities -- orthopaedic, visual, hearing and mental disabilities, he said. The university, he said, with its unique features is expecting a big draw from not only Indians but students from neighbouring countries as well.

Guidelines issued to the UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam, the body entrusted with the task of constructing the university and hostels in over 71 acres on Mahona road, are most specific. The entire constructed space will be barrier free with handicapped friendly features like ramps, special lifts with audio and visual signals for each floor, special toilets with doors wide enough for a tricycle to pass, lower latches and sinks, and corridors having a running length for parallel rods for support. Even hostels, apart from four hostels exclusively for the physically challenged, have been designed in a similar manner to enable the physically challenged freely visit and interact with their normal counterparts, the officer said.

The first lesson we want for handicapped students here is adaptability and assimilation with the normal segment. This explains why the university provides for admission of normal students as well, even though the first priority is disabled candidates, said Shrivastava.

The state government proposes to rope in experts from National Institute for Orthopaedics Handicapped, Kolkata, National Institute for Mentally Handicapped, Hyderabad, National Institute for Visually Handicapped, Dehradun and National Institute for Hearing Handicapped, Mumbai for coordination, cooperation and expert advice, Shrivastava said. In fact, the university could also have faculty drawn from these institutes, he hinted. This apart, in times to come DSMUPHU also proposes to set up its own Braille press on Mahona road to cater to the visually challenged students, he added.

source:
2 Dec 2008, 0125 hrs IST, Manjari Mishra, TNN
Times of India
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The power is within YOU and you can make the difference.

For love,
Anand]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:55:00 EST http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/538189 28.6 77.228.677.2 http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/521269
For Love,
Anand

]]> Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:34:00 EST http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/521269 28.6 77.228.677.2 http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/520325
Colorss Foundation (www.colorss.net) are at once looking for Editors who can help us in editing and proof reading editorial content for errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar. Check manuscripts for proper communication and style.

Please contact me at emailcolorss@gmail.com with detailed CV with a short note as to why you want to volunteer with www.colorss.net

For Love,
Anand
]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:03:00 EST http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/520325 28.6 77.228.677.2 http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/519789
One such moment was when one of my students who were far off was in his own big little world. With his little hands and legs going places, he was engrossed in a serious combat. Silence for a second and he chucks a punch with an angry face... His visualization was powerful to dream. The comical thing was to see him stop and talking. He was so much into that spirit that he could not take notice of me calling. I had to be a baddie and interrupted him. There you see a hush as if nothing came about. Standing front of me is the well-trained student. I overlooked the moment making him feel there were no eyes on him. After half an hour when it eased I called upon him. Just to discover that he was trying to defend himself from mosquitoes. OMG mosquitoes!!!! Then come’s this casual yea after all I am in training I am skilled.

Human mind is unpredictable; after all nothing is constant.


For Love,
Anand]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:10:00 EST http://anandk.tigblog.org/post/519789 28.6 77.228.677.2