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Play the original video: Community voices on reflective jackets

0–13 seconds

Visual description: A close-up shows a blue reflective FRST vest, followed by a young man speaking. Cutaways show people in blue vests walking outside and on stairs.

Original on-screen speech captions: This jacket is very comfortable. This jacket can help me for cycling also, at night! Because it has a reflector. And it helps me to walk on the road also... because everybody can know who I am!

Other text shown in the video: Meet Ritesh from Aurangabad—17 and visually challenged, yet he continues to cycle with passion and determination. A true athlete redefining limits.

13–19 seconds

Visual description: A woman stands beside a young woman in a reflective vest. Other shots show a jacket being adjusted and people in matching vests together.

English rendering of the on-screen captions: Reading this name, the person who sees it will also notice that they may be associated with a foundation.

Original on-screen speech captions: Ye naam padhke bhi jo dekhne wala hain uske bhi nazar mein hojayega ye ki shaayad kisi foundation se jude hain.

Other text shown in the video: They may not see the world like we do, but they're determined to conquer it in their own way.

19–28.4 seconds

Visual description: A speaker and participants are shown during an indoor practical activity.

English rendering of the on-screen captions: A very big thank-you to all the instructors who were with us, for making so much effort for us. Not once did it feel that... [the edited caption ends mid-sentence, referring to totally blind people].

Original on-screen speech captions: Jo instructor the saath mein... unn sabhi ko bohot bohot thank you... ki unhone itna effort kiya humaare liye. Ek baar bhi aisa laga nahi ki... hum totally blind vyaktiyo ko

Other text shown in the video: Ms. Sunita Nigam, Executive Council Member of Blind Persons’ Association. From playing sports and mastering self-defence to learning cooking and life skills... they're unstoppable when given the right support.

28.4–43 seconds

Visual description: A woman wearing a blue reflective vest speaks. Cutaways show goalball players wearing eye shades and a group in vests on a sports court.

English rendering of the on-screen captions: For the state goalball competition for blind women and men, you have come here to promote it and provide us with safety. For this, my thanks... I am a disability-sports promoter, and you are doing that same work too.

Original on-screen speech captions: State ka jo Goalball ka competition ho raha hain... blind ke liye... women's aur men's ka... toh usko promote karne ke liye... aap, yaha humein suraksha dene ke liye aaye... iske liye main dhanyawaad... divyaang sports promoter hoon... Aur aap bhi... wohi kaam kar rahe hain!

Other text shown in the video: Neha Pawaskar, India Bravery Award Winner 2021. At FRST Foundation, we're proud to stand by them—providing safety gear like reflective jackets... and raincoats that empower every step of their journey. Their heartfelt thanks remind us that visibility is just the beginning... what truly matters is being there for them, every step of the way.

43–46 seconds

Visual description: A man wearing sunglasses and a reflective vest speaks to camera.

English rendering of the on-screen captions: Salute to the people who have that thought!

Original on-screen speech captions: Jinki woh soch hain... unko salam hai!

46–54.28 seconds

Visual description: An audience raises its hands. Closing graphics show blue reflective jackets and raincoats, followed by the FRST Foundation cane-and-glasses logo.

Other text shown in the video: Gift Safety. Uplift Lives. FRST Foundation. www.frst.co.in. Gift safety, Gift empowerment! Donate now! Link in bio.

Play the original video: The first six months

0–13.3 seconds

Visual description: Volunteers carry supplies; people receive and wear reflective blue jackets; a speaker appears outdoors. Another person is helped with a jacket.

English rendering of the on-screen captions: [The opening discusses difficulties when going out at night.] It is dark; sometimes there are no road lights. There can also be various kinds of deception on trains. This will become a way of recognising us, and through it we can travel properly...

Original on-screen speech captions: [Opening caption partly obscured by the six-month title.] Andhera hota hain, kabhi road lights nahi hoti. Train mein bhi kayi tarah ke... dhokebaazi ho jaati hain... Toh yeh humaari pehchaan hojayegi. Aur iske maadhyam se hum sahi tarah se travelling...

Other text shown in the video: We have completed 6 months of making a difference. 6 months of safety, support and brighter paths!

13.3–19.2 seconds

Visual description: A seated man speaks; cutaways show people wearing reflective vests and walking together.

English rendering of the on-screen captions: The cane is seen when it comes close. With this shirt, whether from the back or front, people can recognise it from a distance...

Original on-screen speech captions: Kyunki (blind) stick jab paas mein... aata hain, tab dikhta hain woh. Iss shirt mein, back se ho ya front se ho... door se bhi maloom...

Other text shown in the video: Dr. Vimal Kumar Dengla, NAB's Acting Honorary Secretary General.

19.2–23 seconds

Visual description: A man in a magenta shirt sits behind a table.

English rendering of the on-screen captions: This is the first time I have seen it in twenty-five years of my life!

Original on-screen speech captions: Pehli time mereko dikhayi diya, 25 saal ke mere life mein!

Other text shown in the video: Mr. Vijaykumar Dattatray Shendage, Superintendent – NSD Industrial Home for the Blind.

23–27 seconds

Visual description: A woman wearing glasses speaks to camera; a jacket handover is shown.

Original on-screen speech captions: We have received a wonderful gift... for our patients who are visually impaired.

Other text shown in the video: Dr. Prema Chande, HOD of Optometry, Lotus Eye Hospital.

27–31.5 seconds

Visual description: A woman speaks in front of a FRST gear-distribution banner, intercut with a jacket fitting.

Original on-screen speech captions: It will also create a lot of awareness among common people.

Other text shown in the video: Ms. Anuradha Bagchi, Principal, Helen Keller Institute for Deaf & Deafblind.

31.5–38.5 seconds

Visual description: A man speaks while seated at a desk; cutaways show reflective jackets and an audience.

Original on-screen speech captions: Yours is the first foundation where... where we have come across... safety of the blind. It's a great idea! You're doing a great job!

Other text shown in the video: Mr. K. N. Radhakrishnan Nair, Founder & Honorary Secretary General of NADE.

38.5–42 seconds

Visual description: Two people sit behind a desk; audience members handle jackets.

English rendering of the on-screen captions: You are doing this work for safety...

Original on-screen speech captions: Safety ke liye aap log ye... kar rahe hain...

Other text shown in the video: Mr. Jagdish Patel & Mrs. Sushila Patel. Chairman, Blind's Welfare Association, Ulhasnagar.

42–43 seconds

Visual description: A man in a blue FRST shirt speaks behind a table of packaged garments.

English rendering of the on-screen captions: May everyone do work like this!

Original on-screen speech captions: Aisa hi kaam sab log kare!

43–47 seconds

Visual description: A woman speaks at a desk, followed by jacket fitting and walking scenes.

English rendering of the on-screen captions: May they succeed in this, and progress much further!

Original on-screen speech captions: Unhe safalta mile isme... Aur woh bohot aage bade!

Other text shown in the video: Mrs. Achala Khedekar, Executive of Smt. Kumudben Dwarkadas Vora Industrial Home for Blind Women.

47–51 seconds

Visual description: Groups wearing blue reflective jackets sit together.

English rendering of the on-screen captions: Thank you for the jackets!

Original on-screen speech captions: JACKET KE LIYE DHANYAWAAD!

51–57.76 seconds

Visual description: Closing graphics show reflective jackets and raincoats, then the FRST Foundation logo.

Other text shown in the video: Gift Safety. Uplift Lives. FRST Foundation. www.frst.co.in. Gift safety, Gift empowerment! Donate now! Link in bio.

Play the original video: A visit to BPWF, Dombivli

0–13.5 seconds

Visual description: Two people in reflective blue vests speak together. Cutaways show a seated group talking and a jacket being fitted.

English rendering of the on-screen captions: When we need to go somewhere and call out to someone, people do not always reply quickly. But this will be visible from the front, so someone can recognise that help may be needed.

Original on-screen speech captions: Hume kahin bhi jaana ho tho... jaldi koi matlab kisko.. awaaz dete hain tho jaldi koi reply nahi karta hai. Par ye kaise samne se hi dikhi jayega... ki arre baapre inko zarurat hai... tho koi help karni chahiye.

Other text shown in the video: FRST Foundation visited BPWF in Dombivli, where 16 visually challenged girls across India are pursuing higher studies. The initiative was started by two visually impaired retired government servants, Anil Divate (66), a former employee of the Bank of India, and Namruta Patkar (65) from Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL).

13.5–22 seconds

Visual description: A participant speaks with others standing alongside; another shot shows a jacket being adjusted.

English rendering of the on-screen captions: I liked this jacket very much because it has many good benefits, and I think it will benefit me in my life.

Original on-screen speech captions: Ye Jacket mujhe bahut achha laga... kyunkii iske bahut achhe benefits hain... aur i think so mujhe life mein ya bahut benefits dega.

Other text shown in the video: These girls are learning valuable skills like computers and banking, supported by BPWF's boarding facility.

22–30 seconds

Visual description: Another participant speaks in front of the Blind Progressive Welfare Foundation banner, with others in reflective vests nearby.

English rendering of the on-screen captions: Yes, this will be very useful to us. While travelling, because of this we will not have a problem, and it will help us a lot.

Original on-screen speech captions: Haan ye humaare bahut kaam ayega... kabhi bhi travel karte waqt hume koi problem... nahi hogi iski wajah se aur bahut help hogi iss se.

Other text shown in the video: We were happy to distribute reflective jackets, ensuring they stay safe and visible as they navigate daily life.

30–41.5 seconds

Visual description: A participant addresses the camera while standing in front of the group.

English rendering of the on-screen captions: I would like to give the public this message: whenever you see us wearing this on the road, please come forward and help us.

Original on-screen speech captions: Main public ko ye message dena chahungi ki... kabhi bhi hume koi road par jab yeh pehena dekhe... tho humari help karne ke liye woh... khud humari help karne ke liye woh... aage bhadke humari help karein.

Other text shown in the video: Our team also enjoyed a fun and engaging session, chatting about movies, music, and sports with these inspiring young women.

41.5–53 seconds

Visual description: Another participant speaks; a wider shot shows the group standing together in blue reflective vests.

English rendering of the on-screen captions: Everyone should wear the jacket we are wearing, because it can be useful when we travel; we may also be able to avoid accidents.

Original on-screen speech captions: Hum joh jacket pehene hai woh sabhi pehene... kyuki hum log kabhi travel karenge tho... yeh useful ho sakta hai... ye accident bhi na hone se bach sakte hain hum log.

Other text shown in the video: The girls' resilience and spirit inspire us every day, and we are honored to be part of their journey.

53–60 seconds

Visual description: A brief dark transition leads to graphics of blue reflective jackets and raincoats, then the FRST Foundation logo.

Other text shown in the video: Gift Safety. Uplift Lives. FRST Foundation. www.frst.co.in. Gift safety, Gift empowerment! Donate now! Link in bio.