Seeing the world better, without eyes

The course is designed to enable visually challenged individuals for digital accessibility competency to test and validate websites, computer software user interfaces, and various applications and to determine if these are usable by persons with disabilities with assistive technologies.

Blindness, no longer a barrier. (Representational Image)

''The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision'' as blindness is no longer a barrier.  National Association for the Blind, an institute for ICT training and Aricent announces launch of project  'Arise - Roshni Ka Safar', an employment oriented digital accessibility training program for the young visually impaired children. The course is designed to enable visually challenged individuals for digital accessibility competency to test and validate websites, computer software user interfaces, and various applications and to determine if these are usable by persons with disabilities with assistive technologies. Since affordability has always been a bigger challenge so this training will be provided free of cost to all the visually impaired students and talking on the job prospects Director RM Sanjeevi says, ''Salary package of students on the successful completion of their course may range from 18k to 20k. Those not having any knowledge of Computers or technology will be taught from the scratch and those with a little knowledge will be taught further.'' So, families facing financial crisis need not worry.                                                                                                                   Launch of 'Arise - Roshni Ka Safar' Classes for this course are held online using the accessible Zoom web conferencing system. Mainstream placement and creation of respectful workplace environment are priorities of the program. The examinations will be held during March- April 2019. Three to six months course will provisionally consist of thirty students in a single batch. Additionally, there are checks to validate whether these comply with accessibility standards such as WCAG, etc. The course will ultimately help in building the students’ ability to perform with proficiency in the formal sector. Mr. Ashwani Lal - Chairman CSR Board and Chief Operations, Aricent congratulated the students saying, ''Our CSR program is aimed towards supporting people who have otherwise been a victim of various environmental challenges.'' Since, 1996 NAB Delhi has trained more than 1000 visually impaired persons of all age groups for the exclusive usage of computers and assistive technology. Visually impaired students from rural background who have limited or no access to technology and facilities will benefit from the course in a way which will not only enhance their skills but will empower them as well.