Computer technology has proved to be a boon to visually impaired persons. With the advent of text-to-speech technology, computers have become accessible to persons with vision impairment as well. With the help of voice output, a visually impaired person can easily work on Windows, MS Office, Internet etc. and can stay connected with the world. It sounds like an imagination, but it’s a reality. Computer education has opened a host of job opportunities for visually impaired persons.
IFB, a visionary organization, judiciously assimilated the relevance of computer education and aimed to make it a part of the life of visually challenged persons. For this purpose we want to collaborate with some IT industries to start such job-oriented computer courses. The course would be designed to suit the needs of different visually impaired persons coming from different spheres of life. For admission purpose age is no bar.
The Organization has set up a fully air-conditioned Computer Lab with screen reading software and other necessary peripherals. The trainers are highly professional and are well-versed with their subject. The teaching methodology is based upon both theory and practical. An ‘industry-befitted’ curriculum has been crafted to enhance the employability possibility of each trainee.

Curriculum Highlights:

• Keyboard orientation
• MS Office (MS word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint
• Operating system Windows
• Internet
• Screen Reader customization – Jaws, NVDA
• Introduction to Programming ( HTML, C++, VB)
• Introduction to DAISY standard (digital access information system)