National Association for the Blind Sector - 5, R.K. Puram, New Delhi – 110022 ADMISSION NOTICE
The next batch of certificate course in Computer Application and Access Technology will commence from May 1, 2014. The last date for submitting application is April 18, 2014. NAB Technology Training Centre is the Premier training facility and IT services provider for persons with blindness or low-vision. It is credited with introducing the computer training for the blind in India nearly 20 years ago. We offer computer training programs in which blind persons are trained to operate word processing, spread sheet, Data base, Internet and E-mail packages with the help of speech output devices. The trainings are aimed at empowering blind & partially blind persons in reading, writing and handling communication independently.Our training centre is accredited by DOEACC, the apex body for accreditation of computer training programs in the country. About the Course The certificate course in Computer Application and Access Technology is a basic course aimed at enabling the blind persons to use the computer for their reading and writing needs. Topics covered 1. Keyboard Orientation. 2. Computer concepts. 3. Use of screen reading software 4. Windows operating system basics 5. Word processing 6. Internet browsing and email handling 7. Use of OCR . Eligibility Criteria This course is open only to persons with blindness or low vision. School going students (Class 10 and above), college going students, job seekers and employed visually impaired persons may apply for admission. Working knowledge of English is essential for admission to the course. Candidates from outside Delhi NCR region will be given preference in admission. Important dates · Last date for submission of application form: April18, 2014. · Date of Interview: April 19, 2014, Saturday. · Course start date: May 1, 2014, Thursday. · Course ends: June 27, 2014, Friday. · Class timings: 10 am to 1 pm or 2 pm to 5 pm. Note that this course will be run simultaneously in multiple batches. To know more about our training programs please visit http://www.nabdelhi.in/?q=ComputerTraining The application form can be downloaded from the link given below http://www.nabdelhi.in/Certificate_training.doc Financial implication The financial implication of this course is as under for each trainee. *Registration fee to be paid by all candidates at the time of admission * (one time, non-refundable) Rs. 500/- *Training fees for the two months course * Applicable only for sponsored candidates from Government Departments, Public Sector Undertakings & Pvt. Sector. Rs. 10,000/- Payment can be made by Cash/Cheque/Draft in favour of “National Association for the Blind” payable at New Delhi. NAB Delhi State Branch has limited hostel facility for Computer Trainees. Request for hostel accommodation should be made at the time of submitting the application form. The hostel expenses (including food) per trainee is Rs. 3000 per month. For queries please contact NAB Helpline Phone: 01164556968 Email: helpl...@nabdelhi.in Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
