Career Centric Computer Training; Basic Computer Training for Visually Impaired by Mitra Jyothi in technical collaboration with Enable India 

This is an initiative from Mitra Jyothi - Enable India team towards giving quality computer training for visually impaired people. The main goal of this course is to increase the candidate’s knowledge on Computer Basics and making them efficient in using computers independently. This will increase the employment opportunities, betterment of existing job, and for higher studies.

Contents                    

1. Keyboard orientation and Typing practice with software “Talking Typer”
2. Basics of Software, Hardware and Network
3. Introduction to Assistive technologies for visually impaired
4. Basic concepts such as desktop, taskbar, menus, Editing, Dialog box, File/Folder management etc
5. Screen readers, Jaws/NVDA settings and help
6. MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook
7. Scanning, printing, CD burning etc
8. Internet- Email, online chat, internet calling, social networking, reading websites, online file transfer etc
9. Introduction to reading accessible books in DAISY format 

Material Used

1. Computers with
   1. Windows7 operating system and
   2. Office 2007
   3. Jaws
   4. Talking Typer
2. Self paced exercises for each concept.
3. Test for final assessment.
4. Designed Curriculum with computer concepts and employment aspects.
5. Tactile Diagrams

Course Details:-

Duration         : 6 Months
Timings          : 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, Monday-Saturday
Date                : 1st July 2013 – 31st December 2013.
Seats              : 12
Premise         : Mitra Jyothi
 

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Any visually impaired person, who’s educational qualification should be 10th pass and above.
2. Who want to use computer skills for their education/ employment, and having good communication English, and basic knowledge of mathematics.

Procedure:

1. Candidates have to attend the evaluation test before the training starts, Candidates will be considered eligible only if they pass the evaluation tests.
2. Evaluation can also be done online or over the phone for out station candidates.
3. Evaluation dates are: 17th June/ 18th June/ 19th June 2013. 

Once they pass the evaluation test:

1. Candidates have to register in Mitra Jyothi for the course; the registration fee for the course is Rs. 200.
2. Accommodation facility with food is available, Chargeable Rs. 1000 / Month

About Mitra Jyothi
Mitra Jyothi is a registered Charitable Trust formed in 1990. This trust is working for visually impaired and other disabled people in their Education, Training and Employment. At present our activities are as follows:

1. Talking Book Library to provide educational and general books on audio cassettes and CD to the students with visual impairment
2. Basic and Advanced Computer training to the students with visual impairment.
3. Braille transcription centre to provide Braille books and Braille tools to the needy students with visual impairment
4. Independent living skill training to the rural women with visual impairment.
5. Job placement service to persons with disabilities.
6. Community radio Training in which students are given radio jockey training, production, post production & broadcasting training.

 
About Enable India
Enable India is a non-profit organization working tirelessly since its inception from 1999 towards the economic independence and dignity of persons with disabilities. The needs of all kinds of disabilities like visually impaired, hearing impaired, physically disabled, mental retardation, mental illness and more across India are catered by Enable India.
The major thrust areas are employment, pre-employment services, and work place solutions, supplemental education, consulting and enabling other institutions working for the persons with disabilities.
 

For further queries contact:

Tony Thomas
Ph: 080-22587623/30, Mobile: 8050109391
tony@mitrajyothi.org
 
Mitra Jyothi
CA Site No P22, 31st Main,
18th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout,
Behind NIFT College (National Institute of Fashion Technology), Bangalore