CLABIL_Project-_An_Esha_Initiative_(2)

CLABIL Project- An Esha Initiative:

CLABIL Project- An Esha Initiative

CLABIL PROJECT :

CLABIL PROJECT Why CLABIL Concept Key beneficiaries Operations and ground work Financial viability

WHY CLABIL:

WHY CLABIL 70 million* print-impaired in India of which 15 million blind (largest in the world) of which 2 million blind children, only 5% blind children receive formal education 35 million above 60yrs old (49.4%)** 75% live in Rural area** Only 0.5% in India Vs 5% in developed countries published books available to visually impaired Even the available audio books are tapes which makes access to them rationed. * http://www.cis-india.org/news/print-impaired-millions ** Survey of Disabled Persons, NSSO, 1991 WBU- World Blind Union

WHY CLABIL:

WHY CLABIL Highest population of Visually impaired Vs Very low percentage of books available to them ALERT The book is there for inspiration and as a foundation, the fundamentals on which to build. Thomas Keller

Why CLABIL - USP:

Why CLABIL - USP The ONLY completely free, non institutional online library for the blind. Manually maintained database – no adult content, no copyright infringement and no junk. Google of audio books from all over the net – keyword searchable, consolidates data across websites.

THE CONCEPT:

THE CONCEPT

CONCEPT BRIEF :

CONCEPT BRIEF Need to end print disabled person’s dependence on the institutional infrastructure and to make audio books directly accessible to them. 3 dimensional solution to the problem Generation of content- volunteers, “read fest” organization and school events Distribution of content- Online free, mobile download on fee sharing basis, Digital Media physical distribution. Making content accessible directly to blind children- Kit containing Mp3 player, headphones, power charger, SD card. Ease of exchanging books even with rationed computer access Key is to provide personal listening devices and easy access to books. Early intervention, so that the reading habit is formed early.

OBJECTIVES:

OBJECTIVES Objectives of CLABIL project Making audio books available to the blind and all print disabled people at an online, free to download and use platform. Creating infrastructure that will make it possible for a blind person to listen to audio books whenever, wherever they want it. To inculcate an early reading habit among the blind children, and ensure that they do not lose the competitive edge gained by the additional childhood reading.

OPERATIONS AND GROUNDWORK:

OPERATIONS AND GROUNDWORK

OPERATIONS AND GROUNDWORK:

OPERATIONS AND GROUNDWORK 2 step process Generation of content Distribution of content

GENERATION OF CONTENT:

GENERATION OF CONTENT Content Creation Blind institutions with existing audio books Individual volunteers to record at their convenience using freeware audacity or record on phone and send to us (we can convert to mp3) Organisations and Educational Institutions- Read fest Commercial audio book producers-obsolete or rejected files Content Consolidation Accessible from a single interface - search engine covering all the sites with audio content in Indian languages.

How to record audio books for the CLABIL project:

How to record audio books for the CLABIL project Download Audacity : I ts freeware, its safe and Simple to use for volunteers To Download- http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/

DISTRIBUTION OF CONTENT:

DISTRIBUTION OF CONTENT Making it accessible to the beneficiary group with ease of use without use of any software (in order of preference) Internet-free download, no signup Mobile phones- Tie-ups with mobile service providers to allow download of content. Provide content on digital media and physically ship it. Distribute mp3 players with inbuilt speakers to blind schools and village schools so that the stories can be told to the entire class Ensuring continued distribution and access.- enough content, more locations, more languages and formats. Constant communication is the key

DISTRIBUTION OF CONTENT:

DISTRIBUTION OF CONTENT “ Bhonpu ”- for use in village and semi urban schools for classes and assembly. Bhonpu contains the mp3 player with loud output, Slot for SD card, 20 hrs battery backup charged using Nokia charger, USB Slot, checked for tactile usage by blind teacher/ student. “The Kit”- For blind kids to have. Cost Rs. 400 from Delhi’s Wholesale market Kit Contains- mp3 player, one set of headphones, one USB Connector that doubles up as a connector to the power plug, SD card slot. Also tactile tested

KEY BENEFICIARIES:

KEY BENEFICIARIES ISTOCK PHOTO File #: 7100676

KEY BENEFICIARIES:

KEY BENEFICIARIES Blind Children Older people who lose sight as they age. Children in rural / semi urban areas Children of Indian Origin who cannot read Indian languages ISTOCK PHOTO File #: 7100676

FINANCIALS AND FUNDING:

FINANCIALS AND FUNDING The Cost Items The Revenue Options

The Cost Items:

The Cost Items S no Cost Item Amount (app.) 1 Kits for Children: No. of Schools: 70 No. of classes to be covered in every school: 3 No. of children (on average) in every class: 20 Cost per child: INR 500 per kit Total: 500 * 20 * 3 * 70 = 21,00,000 2 Content Hosting Charges (Annual) 20,000 3 Administration Costs (includes local travel, electricity, phone bills, internet charges, supplies, utilities payments everything.) 15,000 per month * 3 months 45,000 4 Salary Charges (30,000 per month *3 months) 90,000 5 Outstation travel charges(to cover schools in other parts of India) 30,000 Note: All figures are for one quarter except where specified.

Project Costs (Contd.) :

Project Costs (Contd.) Total Administrative Costs 1,70,000 app. Total Kit Costs 21,00,000 Administrative to Actual Beneficiary Cost Ratio ONLY 8%

EFFORTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY:

EFFORTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY Mobile phones - 1 time purchase for online hearing and per download basis for download into the mobile device. Order CD from the website - 80 rs per CD ordered is the margin. Commercial Audio Book sellers - One time payment for commercial use of content. Could range from INR 5000 per file to INR 15000 per file.

Project Financials :

Project Financials Revenue Sources for partial sustainability Pay Per Click for Commercial Book sites – Roughly 1-2 INR per click. Pay Per Purchase for Commercial Book Sellers Order on CD and other digital media. Cross Selling through commercial audio book sellers. Shopping Cart on our site – For higher margins per sale. User has the option to combine paid and free content, and content from multiple sellers.

Help Needed:

Help Needed Generate Content – Through Read Fest in your organisation, or volunteer as an individual. Donate mp3 kits – Find out how you can directly contribute kits to a blind school near you. Spread the Word – Blog, connect or in any other way, please spread the word about the CLABIL project. Monetary Assistance .

Contact Information :

Contact Information www.braillecards.org www.eshabraille.wordpress.com eshabraille@gmail.com Phone: +91 99995 62685

REFERENCES:

REFERENCES “There is no end to education. It is not that you read a book, pass an examination, and finish with education. The whole of life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learning.” Jiddu Krishnamurti , a famous Telgu Philosopher A book is a garden, an orchard, a storehouse, a party, a company by the way, a counselor , a multitude of counselors . Charles Baudelaire A love of books, of holding a book, turning its pages, looking at its pictures, and living its fascinating stories goes hand-in-hand with a love of learning. Laura Bush The power of a book lies in its power to turn a solitary act into a shared vision. As long as we have books, we are not alone. Laura Bush

Thank you:

Thank you