Orientation Program on Assistive Technologies

(2 batches, 10 participants each) Duration: Four days, 10.30 AM to 1.30 PM

Who can apply: Personnel working in the IT department or computer labs of various colleges

Description: Empower the IT staff of colleges with knowledge & application of assistive technologies so that they can support training & use of computers by students with disabilities in their institutions.

Admission: Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC) will write to different colleges inviting participation.

This training will be free of charge. Conveyance, TA/DA if applicable to be borne by the sponsoring colleges.

Course Outline in brief: Understanding persons with disabilities, Alternative methods of computer access, Assistive & adaptive technologies for visually impaired, physically handicapped, installation, use and basic configuration of tools.
   

The second batch will be from 11 to 14 July 2011.