Blind Persons’ Association conducts a computer training programme with a view to uplifting the education and job skills of the visually impaired students and youths. The main objective is to impart basic computer skills to visually impaired users. It will enable them to access the huge repertoire of e-books and online knowledge base. At the same time they will acquire computer skills to perform various jobs on computer.
The training sessions is conducted with the help of Jaws and NVDA, two popular screen-reading software programmes. The basics of the following will be covered in this course:
- Windows basics
- Orientation with screen-reader like Jaws and NVDA
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Internet browsing
Who Can Apply for the Computer Training
Any visually impaired student pursuing Graduation or preparing for competitive examinations may participate in the programme. The training faculty will include successfully employed visually impaired persons.
Successful candidates will receive certificate from Vocational Rehabilitation Centre, Government of India. Scholarship is also available from the Department of Mass Education, Government of West Bengal. However, trainees receiving any other government scholarship wil not be aligible for this. For any information, contact Shri Saikat Kar, Secretary, Blind Persons’ Association on 94331 24108
