<p>Mangaluru: Young Indians (Yi) Mangalore Chapter, launched the Braille menu initiative at Nosh, Mangaluru, marking a significant step in promoting inclusivity and accessibility in the hospitality industry.</p><p>The event featured Mohammed Ashiq, MasterChef India season 8 winner, lending his support to the cause as the special guest. Yi Mangalore Chapter has been in conversation with the hospitality industry body to expand the reach of Braille menu initiative. This collaboration is expected to encourage more restaurants in Mangaluru to adopt Braille (food) menus and other accessibility measures, setting a benchmark for inclusivity in the hospitality sector.</p>.A blind person’s experiments with tech.<p>The students and faculty of Roman Catherine Lobo institute for the visually impaired launched the Braille menu themselves at Nosh Restaurant. M Athmika Amin of YI Mangalore Chair, has been instrumental in reaching out to stakeholders and aligning the initiative with community needs. Similarly, Salome Lobo Pereira, Co-Chair of Yi Mangalore, has played a key role in ensuring the initiative’s smooth execution and fostering partnerships for its success.The initiative has received unwavering support from Yi Mangalore’s leadership and members</p><p>The initiative is a part of Yi Mangalore’s Accessibility Vertical, which has been consistently working towards creating a more inclusive society. The accessibility vertical focuses on projects such as the creation of Braille menus, the construction of ramps, and organising disability etiquette sessions in schools and colleges. These efforts aim to empower differently abled individuals and create environments where they feel valued and respected. The vertical has also championed the donation of wheelchairs to individuals in need, further showcasing their commitment to accessibility, said Athmika Amin.</p><p>Yi Mangalore’s leadership team envisions this launch as a starting point for broader adoption of Braille menus and other accessibility measures across the city. The chapter plans to engage more restaurants, hospitality groups, and local businesses to integrate such solutions.</p>
<p>Mangaluru: Young Indians (Yi) Mangalore Chapter, launched the Braille menu initiative at Nosh, Mangaluru, marking a significant step in promoting inclusivity and accessibility in the hospitality industry.</p><p>The event featured Mohammed Ashiq, MasterChef India season 8 winner, lending his support to the cause as the special guest. Yi Mangalore Chapter has been in conversation with the hospitality industry body to expand the reach of Braille menu initiative. This collaboration is expected to encourage more restaurants in Mangaluru to adopt Braille (food) menus and other accessibility measures, setting a benchmark for inclusivity in the hospitality sector.</p>.A blind person’s experiments with tech.<p>The students and faculty of Roman Catherine Lobo institute for the visually impaired launched the Braille menu themselves at Nosh Restaurant. M Athmika Amin of YI Mangalore Chair, has been instrumental in reaching out to stakeholders and aligning the initiative with community needs. Similarly, Salome Lobo Pereira, Co-Chair of Yi Mangalore, has played a key role in ensuring the initiative’s smooth execution and fostering partnerships for its success.The initiative has received unwavering support from Yi Mangalore’s leadership and members</p><p>The initiative is a part of Yi Mangalore’s Accessibility Vertical, which has been consistently working towards creating a more inclusive society. The accessibility vertical focuses on projects such as the creation of Braille menus, the construction of ramps, and organising disability etiquette sessions in schools and colleges. These efforts aim to empower differently abled individuals and create environments where they feel valued and respected. The vertical has also championed the donation of wheelchairs to individuals in need, further showcasing their commitment to accessibility, said Athmika Amin.</p><p>Yi Mangalore’s leadership team envisions this launch as a starting point for broader adoption of Braille menus and other accessibility measures across the city. The chapter plans to engage more restaurants, hospitality groups, and local businesses to integrate such solutions.</p>