Re: [AI] Online training in digital accessibilitny for visually impaired people opens doors to new job opportunities

[anees sulthana]

Hi Ramya,
I am very much  intrested to be part of this online training program.i have
gone through all the links provided by you ,..but i didn"t see any info
about  how to  aaply for for this training program. So can you please
provide some information on how to apply for this training.


Thanks,
Anees

On Fri 31 May, 2019, 10:38 AM Ramya Venkitesh, 
wrote:

> Source: https://newzhook.com/story/22390
>
> The National Association for the Blind is organising online programmes on
> digital accessibility training for visually impaired people. This is
> important given the potential growth of job opportunities companies need
> people who can test websites and other digital mediums to ensure they are
> accessible for people with disabilities.
>
> With information technology accessibility (ICT Accessibility) among the key
> mandates of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPWD Act), digital
> accessibility is offering many promising employment opportunities for
> people
> with visual impairments. Companies are looking for qualified people who can
> ensure that their digital systems are usable and accessible to people with
> disabilities on a sustained basis.
>
> Having the required skills is critical and blind people who have them are
> finding lucrative jobs as accessibility evaluators, software testers,
> technical writers, to name a few.
>
> Recognising this need, the National Association for the Blind (NAB), Delhi
> has launched online training programmes for visually impaired people across
> age groups in the use of computers and assistive technologies.
>
> The first batch of 30 people recently finished training according to an
> internationally recognised curriculum. The aim, says Prashant Ranjan Verma,
> of NAB Delhi, is to enhance their employment opportunities in the IT
> industry.
>
> Read more https://newzhook.com/story/22390
>
> Thanks & Regards
>
> Ramya Venkitesh |Head New Initiatives
>
> Newz Hook 
>
> Newz Hook is now on WhatsApp 
>
>
>
>
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[AI] George Abraham writes in the HT today: ICC World Cup and challenges for fans with visual disabilities

[avinash shahi]

Excellent piece indeed and timely. The All India Radio should
certainly broadcast the matches with Vineet Garg and Prem Kumar in the
Commentary Box!
https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/opinion-icc-world-cup-and-challenges-for-fans-with-visual-disabilities/story-JkXDRmlQpEbPFXPs6fmvcJ.html


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Re: [AI] Online training in digital accessibilitny for visually impaired people opens doors to new job opportunities

[Ramya Venkitesh]

Thank You Anees.
To find out about future training programme conducted by the NAB, you can
check out their website http://www.nabdelhi.in/ 
You can also call the office at 011-26176379, 26102944, 8826260010 
Or email - g...@nabdelhi.in.
We have updated the same in our article too. 
Regards
Ramya

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From: AccessIndia  On Behalf Of
anees sulthana
Sent: 31 May 2019 14:08
To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning
the disabled. 
Subject: Re: [AI] Online training in digital accessibilitny for visually
impaired people opens doors to new job opportunities

Hi Ramya,
I am very much  intrested to be part of this online training program.i have
gone through all the links provided by you ,..but i didn"t see any info
about  how to  aaply for for this training program. So can you please
provide some information on how to apply for this training.


Thanks,
Anees

On Fri 31 May, 2019, 10:38 AM Ramya Venkitesh, 
wrote:

> Source: https://newzhook.com/story/22390
>
> The National Association for the Blind is organising online programmes 
> on digital accessibility training for visually impaired people. This 
> is important given the potential growth of job opportunities companies 
> need people who can test websites and other digital mediums to ensure 
> they are accessible for people with disabilities.
>
> With information technology accessibility (ICT Accessibility) among 
> the key mandates of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPWD 
> Act), digital accessibility is offering many promising employment 
> opportunities for people with visual impairments. Companies are 
> looking for qualified people who can ensure that their digital systems 
> are usable and accessible to people with disabilities on a sustained 
> basis.
>
> Having the required skills is critical and blind people who have them 
> are finding lucrative jobs as accessibility evaluators, software 
> testers, technical writers, to name a few.
>
> Recognising this need, the National Association for the Blind (NAB), 
> Delhi has launched online training programmes for visually impaired 
> people across age groups in the use of computers and assistive
technologies.
>
> The first batch of 30 people recently finished training according to 
> an internationally recognised curriculum. The aim, says Prashant 
> Ranjan Verma, of NAB Delhi, is to enhance their employment 
> opportunities in the IT industry.
>
> Read more https://newzhook.com/story/22390
>
> Thanks & Regards
>
> Ramya Venkitesh |Head New Initiatives
>
> Newz Hook 
>
> Newz Hook is now on WhatsApp 
>
>
>
>
>
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[AI] BGFI's Experiencial Learning Session To The Mumbai Metro

[Blind Graduates' Forum of India]

Dear all,

Greetings from Blind Graduates Forum of India (BGFI)!
After an exhilarating Snow World experience in May, the Blind
Graduates Forum of India brings to you yet another experiential
learning session that you will eternally cherish.
 The Mumbai Metro turns 5 this year and what better way to celebrate
than with all of us? Here’s your chance to know more about the metro
system and its features, accessibility and enjoy a ride on the metro.
This will be followed by a tasty  lunch.
 When: Saturday, 8th June, 10.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by lunch at 1 P.M.
Where: Andheri metro station
What You Can Expect:
Explore the Mumbai metro and various accessibility related cues for
the blind like the tactile flooring and much more.
A brief orientation of the metro platforms in general
Exploring the entire process of taking a metro ride right from
ticketing to reaching your destination in a user-friendly way with the
perspective of the blind.
So, what are you waiting for? Hurry up, limited seats available.
Registration is compulsory and we will be taking registrations on a
first come first served basis. The last date to register is Thursday,
June 6th till 7 PM. So, hurry up and book your seat to avoid
disappointments. For registrations and enquiries, call/WhatsApp
Santosh Salian: 9892145699
Tanya Balsara: 9892000677
 We look forward to seeing you all.

Cheers!
The BGFI Team.
www.bgfi.in
Follow this link to join our WhatsApp group “BGFI Programs”
https://chat.whatsapp.com/9fKijM6OoXmK4O09rIzrkg
Like us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Blind-Graduates-forum-of-India-BGFI-1830653997215702/
Twitter:
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[AI] Abha Goradia reports in the IE today: Mumbai: Menstrual hygiene kits launched for visually impaired

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https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/mumbai-visually-impaired-menstrual-hygiene-kits-5757447/

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Re: [AI] Online training in digital accessibilitny for visually impaired people opens doors to new job opportunities

[Prashant Ranjan Verma]

Hi all,
We are completing the first batch of this training. We will be deciding on
the dates for next batch. It may begin from July or August.  We will post an
announcement to accessindia at that time. Alternatively you can email me on
g...@nabdelhi.in 

Thanks,

Prashant Ranjan Verma 
Accessibility Specialist, DAISY Consortium - www.daisy.org 

Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies - CPACC 
Individual Member, International Association of Accessibility Professionals
(IAAP) - www.accessibilityassociation.org

General Secretary, National Association for the Blind - www.nabdelhi.in 
Chairman Sugamya Pustakalaya Committee - www.sugamyapustakalaya.in 
Trustee, Saksham - www.saksham.org 
Board Member, Abilympics - www.abilympicsindia.org

Phone: +91 9811686966 

Creating the Best Way to Read and Publish - www.daisy.org


-Original Message-
From: AccessIndia  On Behalf Of
Ramya Venkitesh
Sent: Friday, May 31, 2019 3:27 PM
To: 'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning
the disabled.' 
Subject: Re: [AI] Online training in digital accessibilitny for visually
impaired people opens doors to new job opportunities

Thank You Anees.
To find out about future training programme conducted by the NAB, you can
check out their website http://www.nabdelhi.in/ 
You can also call the office at 011-26176379, 26102944, 8826260010 Or email
- g...@nabdelhi.in.
We have updated the same in our article too. 
Regards
Ramya

-Original Message-
From: AccessIndia  On Behalf Of
anees sulthana
Sent: 31 May 2019 14:08
To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning
the disabled. 
Subject: Re: [AI] Online training in digital accessibilitny for visually
impaired people opens doors to new job opportunities

Hi Ramya,
I am very much  intrested to be part of this online training program.i have
gone through all the links provided by you ,..but i didn"t see any info
about  how to  aaply for for this training program. So can you please
provide some information on how to apply for this training.


Thanks,
Anees

On Fri 31 May, 2019, 10:38 AM Ramya Venkitesh, 
wrote:

> Source: https://newzhook.com/story/22390
>
> The National Association for the Blind is organising online programmes 
> on digital accessibility training for visually impaired people. This 
> is important given the potential growth of job opportunities companies 
> need people who can test websites and other digital mediums to ensure 
> they are accessible for people with disabilities.
>
> With information technology accessibility (ICT Accessibility) among 
> the key mandates of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPWD 
> Act), digital accessibility is offering many promising employment 
> opportunities for people with visual impairments. Companies are 
> looking for qualified people who can ensure that their digital systems 
> are usable and accessible to people with disabilities on a sustained 
> basis.
>
> Having the required skills is critical and blind people who have them 
> are finding lucrative jobs as accessibility evaluators, software 
> testers, technical writers, to name a few.
>
> Recognising this need, the National Association for the Blind (NAB), 
> Delhi has launched online training programmes for visually impaired 
> people across age groups in the use of computers and assistive
technologies.
>
> The first batch of 30 people recently finished training according to 
> an internationally recognised curriculum. The aim, says Prashant 
> Ranjan Verma, of NAB Delhi, is to enhance their employment 
> opportunities in the IT industry.
>
> Read more https://newzhook.com/story/22390
>
> Thanks & Regards
>
> Ramya Venkitesh |Head New Initiatives
>
> Newz Hook 
>
> Newz Hook is now on WhatsApp 
>
>
>
>
>
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