The project seeks to train visually impaired children in computer education, Braille and English language skills,. Through this, it is hoped that the students would become self-reliant and employable.
An estimated 500 million people worldwide have some form of visual, hearing, mobility, or cognitive impairment. The resource center will help to level the playing field for visually impaired people, overcoming the stigmas and misconceptions associated with disabilities in the developing world. The Center will cater to visually impaired youth in and around Chennai, India.
The project would provide: - Training in computer literacy through software for the visually-impaired. - Braille and English language training to the visually-impaired. - Career skills to enhance employability.
Visually impaired children in the developing world are often denied equal access to education and technology. Our programs will break the invisible barriers to employment and equality of opportunity, giving them dignity and independence.
During our workshop at Loyola College, I met a visually-impaired professor who was techno-phobic! After much persuasion, he was motivated to take computer classes. Today, he's a computer pro!
- Ann Moideen, Founder and CEO
Total Funding Received to Date: $12,557
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $36,942
Total Funding Goal: $49,500
This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).
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