Dear Suresh,
Please don't be so harsh in the terms of taking this course.
This is a useful course & I am certain you will run it well. But you
need to relax your provisions. My suggestions are as follows: -
(a) Do not impose an upper age limit. Let anyone take the
course. This is the only tool available to "read" & "Write"
independently.
(b) Good knowlege of English & maths are going to knock out
lots of possible students. You could relax it to read working knowlege
of English only.
(c) You need not waste time teaching keyboard typing. Let
them learn it & come. Test it at entrance time.
(d) Throw in lots of tests during the course. These will
not only assist evaluation, but also assimilation.
I am visiting Bangalore in a few days. Can I come & meet you?
Col Pradeep Kapoor
Volunteers for the Blind Foundation
[email protected]
On 6/5/09, Suresh Kumar <[email protected]> wrote:
> ANNOUNCEMENT
>
> EnAble India’s new batch for Career Centric Computer Training (CCCT)
> for the visually impaired will commence on June 22nd 2009.
> Introduction of 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. We cater to the needs of all kinds of
> disabilities like visually impaired, hearing impaired, physically
> disabled, mental retardation, mental illness and more across India.
> Our major thrust areas are employment, pre-employment services, and
> work place solutions, supplemental education, consulting and enabling
> other institutions working for the disabled.
> Introduction of Career Centric Computer Training:
> Computer Training for the visually impaired is the greatest form of
> empowerment for them. It opens up the world to them: a world of
> information (aiding research, education, daily living, recreation),
> people, jobs, books (print to voice). Computer training involves
> training on Computer Basics, MS office, Internet using the JAWS screen
> reading software which is talking software that aids the visually
> impaired to “hear” everything that a sighted person would “read”.
>
> This is an initiative from Enable India team towards giving quality
> computer training for visually impaired people who have completed
> their studies and seeking for a job, and those who want to continue
> their studies in the field of computers. Main goal of this course is
> to make the candidate employable by providing computer knowledge and
> making them efficient in using computers independently. This will
> increase the employment opportunities, betterment of existing job, and
> for higher studies.
>
> Content:
> The course will cover English training, Keyboard Typing, Computer
> Fundamentals (Introduction to Windows and applications, Editing,
> Dialog boxes, File and folder management ) Microsoft Office (Microsoft
> Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point), Internet, Outlook
> Express, Screen reader fundamentals (Using screen reader help) and
> Miscellaneous concepts like scanning, software installations, Computer
> physical connections, CD burning etc.
> Life skills training for both career and life which includes Learning
> sessions, Analytical skills training, real world exposure etc
>
> Course Details:-
> Duration : 6 – 8 months
> Timings : 10:00am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Saturday
> Date : 22nd June 2009 Onwards
> Seats : 15
> Premise : EnAble India, Bangalore
> Course Fee : No Course Fee
> Refundable Deposit : Rs.500 (will be refunded on the successful
> completion of the course with 90%
> attendance)
> No accommodation will be provided (Assistance will be provided to get
> PG or Hostel based on request)
> Assistance for Employment will be given for the eligible candidates
> after successful completion of the course
> Eligibility:
> • Any visually impaired person with graduation or equivalent diploma.
> 12 years (PUC/+2) pass candidates may be considered on an exception
> basis.
> • Age should not be more than 35 years
> • Who want to use computer skills for their education/ employment, and
> having good communication English, and basic knowledge of mathematics
> • Visually Impaired persons who can dedicate their full time for the
> entire course duration
>
> Important Note: Persons who are waiting to join other
> courses/education/employment within June 2009 to January 2010 are not
> eligible.
>
> Joining Procedure:
> Candidates have to call EnAble India front office and fill the CCCT
> joining form and take appointment for the evaluation test. If they are
> from out of station, the evaluation and interview will be conducted
> via telephone. Local candidates who pass the evaluation will be asked
> to come for interview at EnAble India.
>
> Dates: Evaluation Test and personal Interview will be on 12th, 13th
> and 15th of June 2009
> Course will commence from 22nd June 2009
>
> For further queries contact us: EnAble India, #12, K H B Colony, 8th
> Block, Koramangala, Bangalore-95 Telephone: 080 – 42823636,
> 9845313919. Email: [email protected]
>
>
> --
> M. Suresh Kumar,
> Computer instructor,
> EnAble India,
> Bangalore.
> Mobile: 9740089100
> E Mail: [email protected]
> skype: sureshkkm
>
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