JSS Mahavidyapeetha has taken up a challenging task of establishing a
Polytechnic for the Differently Abled since 1991, with the approval of
AICTE and Government of Karnataka.
This is the first Polytechnic of its kind in the Country to offer
professional education. Six Diploma Courses of three years namely
Architecture, Commercial Practice, Computer Science & Jewellery
Designing and Technology, Electronics & Communication and Computer
Applications for the Visually Impaired are offered for Orthopedically
Handicapped, Hearing Impaired, and Visually Impaired students at
Diploma level.
The atmosphere is specially designed for the Differently Abled and has
barrier-free environment. The Institution is equipped with
laboratories, computer center, library and information center, hostel
facility for both girls and boys at affordable cost, sports, speech
therapy, gymkhana, placement and training cell, counselling service,
health center, canteen, bank facilities, NSS, alumni association etc.
The students are encouraged to participate in cultural, educational
and sports activities held in college as well as at Intercollegiate,
State & National level. In few cases, they have participated at
International level also.
In 2005-06, Diploma in Computer Applications for the Visually Impaired
was established exclusively for the Visually Impaired students to
empower them in job-oriented professional course, to increase their
job prospects in the context of globalization and to make them
self-reliant and self-competent. This course imparts training in
various subjects like Computer Applications, Commerce, Call Center
Training etc., by our dedicated and committed staff.
The Computer Applications for the Visually Impaired Department has
been equipped with Special Screen Reading Software which makes
computer learning easier. Assistive devices like tactile graphics
(embossed figures) and course material which is provided in Braille
makes learning better.
The students are assessed on monthly basis with periodical seminars
and guest lectures arranged regularly to increase their interactive
skills, general knowledge, and social awareness. Career Guidance is
taken care from the day they join the Institution. They are provided
with confidence building, interview facing, communication skills
including online training which are exclusively arranged for the final
year students to increase their job opportunities.
The Institution has given maximum concession in fee structure so that
the students can pursue their professional education at an affordable
cost. Apart from scholarships from both State/Central Government
sponsorships from both private and voluntary organizations are also
given to meritorious and economically backward students.
Our students are being recruited regularly by various business
organizations. After successfully completing the Diploma, the students
have been placed in various Public Sectors like State Bank of India,
Dena Bank etc., Corporate Houses like Wipro, IBM etc. Government
offices like Civil Court and various Trusts and NGOs.
Visually Impaired students can also opt for higher studies. Bangalore
University has permitted lateral entry to II year B.Com/BBM to
students who have completed Diploma in Computer Applications for the
Visually Impaired.
We are glad to inform you that admissions to Diploma in Computer
Applications for the Visually Impaired will commence during the first
week of June 2014, for students who have passed SSLC or equivalent
course.
This is the first Polytechnic of its kind in the Country to offer
professional education.
Our college has got national award from the president of india in the
year 2013
We sincerely hope you would give wide publicity to this exclusively
designed professional course (Diploma in Computer Applications for the
Visually Impaired) for the Visually Impaired and motivate the eligible
students to join this course.
JSS Mahavidyapeetha
JSS POLYTECHNIC FOR THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED
JSS TI Campus, Mysore – 570 006
DIPLOMA IN
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
We are glad to inform you that admissions into three-year Diploma in
Computer Applications for the Visually Impaired will commence during
first week of June 2014.
I. Course Highlights:
1. Computer Basics, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet with basic
and Advanced English Audio Lab Sessions.
2. English Language: Grammar & Usage. (spoken & written)
3. Basic Accounting, Secretarial Practice, Office Management, Auditing
&Taxation.
4. Medical Transcription Training.
II. Qualification for Admission:
Pass in Karnataka SSLC or its equivalent preferably with Braille knowledge.
III. Special Learning Facilities:
1. Computer with “JAWS” Screen – Reading Software.
2. Audio Lab for English learning.
3. Study Material in Braille.
4. Embossed pictures for visualization.
Kannada typing in computer
Call centre training
Mass media communication and journalism.
IV. Job Prospects:
1. Computer Operators, Administrators Instructors.
2. Embosser Operators.
3. Tele Callers and Call Center Executives.
4. Typists and Front Office Executives (Receptionists).
5. Public Relations / HR
6. Customer Care Representative.
7. Medical Transcriptionists etc.
V. Placements: 2008 to 2013
Visually Impaired Diploma Holders have been placed in various
Government Offices, Banks, Schools, Companies such as Wipro, IBM, SUN
ITES Consulting Pvt. Ltd. Sahana Charitable Trust, Samarthnam Trust,
Ashakirana School for the Blind etc.,
VI. Hostel Facility: Separate Boys and Girls Hostels with Mess.
VII. State and Central Government Scholarships: ` 2,500 to ` 17,000/-
for eligible
students.
We extend hearty welcome to those who are interested to visit our
institution to see the facilities thereof.
For further details, please contact:
THE PRINCIPAL
JSS POLYTECHNIC FOR THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED
JSS Technical Institutions’ Campus, Manasagangothri,
Mysore-570 006, Karnataka, INDIA.
Phone: 0821-2548315 Fax: 0821-2548316
Mobile: 9686677230
E-mail: jss...@gmail.com Website: www.jsspph.org
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