Career Centric Computer Training; Basic Computer Training for Visually Impaired by Mitra Jyothi
This is an initiative from Mitra Jyothi team towards giving quality computer training for visually impaired people. Main goal of this course is to increase the candidate’s knowledge on Computer Basics and making them efficient in using computers independently. This will increase the employment opportunities, betterment of existing job, and for higher studies. Contents • Keyboard orientation and Typing practice with software “Talking Typer” • Basics of Software, Hardware and Network • Introduction to Assistive technologies for visually impaired. • Basic concepts such as desktop, taskbar, menus, Editing, Dialog box, File/Folder management etc… • Screen readers, NVDA/JAWS settings and help • MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook • Internet- Email, online chat, internet calling, social networking, reading websites, online file transfer etc… Material Used: 1. Computers with a. Windows7 operating system and b. Office 2007, c. NVDA/JAWS d. Talking Typer 2. Self-paced exercises for each concept. 3. Test for final assessment. 4. Designed Curriculum with computer concepts and employment aspects. 5. Tactile Diagrams Mitra Jyothi team provides Communication Skills training Objectives: • Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking • Develop Effective Presentation Skills • Acquire Influential Communication Skills • Learn Influential Business Writing • Give Structure & Meaning to Presentations • Design Effective, Audience Captivating Presentations • Learn Business Etiquettes Course Details:- Timings : 9:30AM - 5:00PM, Monday-Saturday Date : Monday, 12th January 2015 to Saturday, 28th March 2015 Seats : 15 Place : Mitra Jyothi Who are eligible? • Any visually impaired person, who’s educational qualification should be 12th pass and above. • Who want to use computer skills for their education/employment, and having good communication English, and basic knowledge of mathematics. Joining Procedure: Candidates have to attend the evaluation test before the training starts, Candidates will be considered as eligible only if they pass the evaluation tests. Evaluation can also be done online or over the phone for out station candidates. Once they pass the evaluation test: 1. Candidates have to register in Mitra Jyothi for the course; the registration fee for the course is Rs. 200. 2. Refundable deposit, Rs. 500. 3. Accommodation with food is available on a nominal fee. About Mitra Jyothi Mitra Jyothi is a registered Charitable Trust formed in 1990. This trust is working for visually impaired and other disabled people in their Education, Training and Employment. At present our activities are as follows: 1. Talking Book Library to provide educational and general books on audio cassettes and CD to the students with visual impairment 2. Basic and Advanced Computer training to the students with visual impairment. 3. Braille transcription centre to provide Braille books and Braille tools to the needy students with visual impairment 4. Independent living skill training to the rural women with visual impairment. 5. Job placement service to persons with disabilities. For further queries contact us: Thanks and regards, Tony Thomas Program Manager. Mobile: 8050109391 [email protected] Mitra Jyothi CA Site No P22, 31st Main, 18th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout, Behind NIFT College (National Institute of Fashion Technology), Bangalore. Clean India Campaign: Let us also chip 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/[email protected]/ To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] 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..
