Teachers are the backbone of the special-needs schools for the blind and require instruction on how to operate various computer devices, use different software applications and access online resources. The teachers these special schools for the blind are typically sighted, blind or low vision. From our experience, it is critical for all teachers to be trained on how best to teach basic computer skills to blind students.
For decades, Kenyan schools for the blind have not offered students any computer skills training and continue to graduate students with Braille-only reading and writing abilities, only to enter a world completely oblivious to Braille. To address this gap in education, inABLE partners with schools for the blind in Kenya to help primary and secondary students become computer proficient, as well as equip these capable youths with the employable skills and knowledge necessary to become independent a
To date, inABLE has established a total of seven assistive technology computer labs at six special schools for the blind in Kenya. Combined, the assistive technology computer labs have reached over 5,000 blind and low vision students (ages 6-21) and teachers.
inABLE.org's programs are designed to have a lasting and transformative impact on the lives of the local community and beneficiaries: Bridging the gap between the blind and sighted in Kenya through technology. Our graduates will be able to seek gainful employment in fields that would otherwise be completely closed to them Employable skills training and mobile technology communications access Contribute to increased feelings of self-worth, self-esteem and independence for our graduates
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