Over the years accessibility has emerged as a vital concept for developing technology. The reason being advancement in technology, the number of users is increasing by the minute. These users also include people with disabilities, who are potential market.

Accessibility has been able to make a mark due to the various laws and standards that have been enforced such as ADA, Section 508, and WCAG.

As you are aware, UN CRPD was passed in December 2006 and India has been an active participant in the deliberations. It is also one of the most important events in the history of the disability rights movement. The task before us is now to understand the CPRD, interpret it, disseminate it and build action plans around it. In order to start the process AARTH ASTHA is organizing a two day workshop on the 21st and 22nd of May 2007 in Delhi.

National Museum of Natural History conducts following special programmes for various categories of special children.

, , Admission free.

, , Timings 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

, , Programmes
, Visually challenged Animalplant clay modelling. Listening to calls of birdsanimals. Declamation contestnature quiz.

, , Physically challenged Explore nature through slide shows. Collage painting. Mask making. Origami. Film show.

Courses Offered Basic Computer training i.e. MS Office and Internet. Explorer using JAWS.

, , Course duration 6 months to 8 months
, Duration is based on English knowledge and fluency and aptitude.

, , Goals of the course The emphasis of the course is for students to gain computer knowledge and use it effectively for employment, daily living and recreation.

, , Brief Curriculum Details Windows, Basic Windows Applications, Windows Explorer, Help, Word, Internet Explorer, Excel, Outlook Express, JAWS features and utilities.,

AccessIndia Convention 2005 is a convention of the members of AccessIndia, an e-group of visually impaired people.The convention will have discussions on issues such as accessibility, technology, law, employment and presentations by organisations etc.

The Saissymphony Orchestra, conducted by Klaus Maurer, will perform the Concierto de Aranjuez in a special concert for 40,000 people. The concert is a tribute to the music of Joaquín Rodrigo.

At the same time, a D.V.D. Shadows and Light which is an excellent introduction to the extraordinary figure and personality of Joaquín Rodrigo, will be shown to Indian students.

The themes of this Consultation meet are
• Employment for the visually impaired
• Emerging trends and challenges

For any inquiry and information, please contact
Mr. J.L.Kaul
All India Confederation of the Blind
Sector-5,
Rohini, Delhi 110 085
India
Phone +91-11-27054082
E-mail aicbdelhi@yahoo.com

Enable India, with collaboration of Mithra invites students for a new batch of computer training for visually, impaired people.

, , The batch will start on 10 July of 2006.

, , Duration of this course is 6 to 8 months. In this course, you would be taught fundamental of computer, windows explorer, and MS office applications like Word, Excel and Power point, Outlook express and Internet explorer with, JAWS features.

With this training you will be able to produce accessible products and it will also demonstrate that your company has followed certain national and international standards and guidelines.

Course Contents
Introduction to disabilities
How do people with disabilities access the web
Need for web accessibility
Designing Accessible Web pages
Style sheets
Complex tables
Forms
Color
JavaScript
Creating VPAT

Who Should Attend
Web Designers