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VIPs in Commerce

We are bringing together people with visual impairment who are in to the stream of commerce & economics in an email group called VIPs in Commerce.

Because not many V I people take up commerce as their field of study or work, those few into it face difficulties in arranging for accessible material, knowing better ways of working & learning subjects such as accounts, economics, taxation, costing, finance etc. So we felt sharing of knowledge and experience is really needed in this domain.

Computer training by RCG-SRVC

We are so glad to inform you that Rotary Club of Cochin Global-Society for Rehabilitation of the Visually Challenged (RCG SRVC) Centre is planning to start the sixth batch of computer training for the visually challenged on February 6, 2012. The details are given below.

Course content:
1. Computer training which includes basic computer training, MS office applications like word, excel, and power point
2. Communicative English training.
3. Personality development.
4. Mobility and orientation.

Workshops on computer concepts at EnAble India

EnAble India is planning to conduct Workshops on various computer concepts from first week of May 2011 to last week of July 2011. Based on requests, we will schedule the workshops.

Listed below are the various workshops which we are planning to conduct.

1. Workshop Name: Computer basics using JAWS
Duration: 6 Weeks
Batch Size: 15
Eligibility:
Any visually impaired student or employee with minimum educational qualification of SSLC pass
Must have Basic English knowledge

Short Term Orientation Course on Computer Application 2012

Introduction

This is an initiative from Mitra Jyothi - Enable India team towards giving quality computer training for visually impaired people who are working or studying, and not able to attend regular computer training. This is a Short Term Orientation Course on Computer Application for Visually Impaired in collaboration with National
Institute of the Visually Handicapped (NIVH), Dehradun. Main goal of this course is to increase the candidate’s knowledge on Computer Basics and making them efficient in using computers independently.

Career Centric Computer Training at EnAble India

The new batch for Career Centric Computer Training (CCCT) for the visually impaired will commence on 13 June 2011.

Course Code: CCCT
Duration: 9 months

Training courses at NAB India, Centre for Blind Women

NAB India, Centre for Blind Women invites applications from blind females in the age group of 17-35 for our next batch of training starting from July 2011 at NAB India, Centre for Blind Women, L- 25, Hauz Khas Enclave, New Delhi 110016.

The core areas of trainings are Computers, Handicrafts, Home Science, Braille, Mobility, Spoken English & Communication Skills, with the main objectives of Employment and Higher Education.

Hobby classes for Personality development- Dance, Theatre and Yoga etc.

Computer training by EnAble India

Enable India is a non-profit organisation working tirelessly since its inception from 1999 towards the economic independence and dignity of persons with disabilities. We cater to the needs of all kinds of disabilities like visually impaired, hearing impaired, physically
disabled, mental retardation, mental illness and more across India.

Medical Transcription Training by EnAble India

Medical transcription training for visually impaired:

Enable India has been conducting Medical Transcription Training for the visually impaired in collaboration with Lake Systems, a medical transcription company. Collaborative training enhances the quality of the training and increased the employment opportunity. On successful completion of the training, you will be offered a job at any other Medical transcription company with a decent basic salary.

Computer Training at Bangalore

CCCT (Career Centric Computer Training) Basic

Mitra Jyothi’s new batch for English-basic computer training for visually impaired will commence on July 06, 2009, with the technical collaboration with EnAble India.

Goals of the course:
The course emphasis the students to gain computer knowledge and use it for employment in roles which require dual language usage (regional and English).

Details of course:

Microsoft Word step-by-step

One of most popular and commonly used text editing applications in the world, Word is a product of the company called Microsoft which also makes the Windows operating system. It is packed with numerous features for document creation and formatting. It allows the use of graphics and tables in the documents as well.

The tutorial is especially useful for people with low or no vision. The tutorial has been divided into two parts - a basic introduction (given below) and advanced formatting:

JAWS Commands

JAWS is one of the most commonly used screen reader programs. It reads all text within the Windows system (application menus, document text and help screens etc.) and on websites also. When using JAWS, you need to be able to navigate using key strokes in order to get content of the screen.

Here is a list of JAWS commands for Desktop computers which facilitate reading generic text.

Types of Commands:

For reading text

table with 2 columns and 22 rows

Function

Keystroke

Say Character

Num Pad 5

Say Prior Character

Keyboard inputs and typing practice

This section describes the keyboard layout for a standard Windows-compatible keyboard. If you are using a different type of keyboard, your layout may be different.

Window keystrokes

This is a tutorial explaining keyboard shortcuts (as located on a keyboard) for various tasks such as starting windows, reading text etc. These keystrokes might be useful for blind people using computers with JAWS, and also for friends/family of blind people who can guide them.

General

• Get Help: F1

• Open the Start menu: Windows Logos Key or Ctrl+Esc

• Open Windows Explorer: Windows Logos Key+E

• Open Run Dialog: Windows Logos Key +R

• Find File or Folder from Desktop: F3

Microsoft Word step-by-step: Advanced formatting

The second part and the final step by step guide, on how to begin using MS-Word.

About character formatting

It refers to changing the appearance of the characters. Characters include all alphabets, numbers, and punctuation marks etc. Character formatting includes

size, styles, colour of the characters. A set of all characters of a particular appearance is called FONT. There are numerous fonts that can be used on

Excel in MS Excel (advanced tutorial)

The tutorial's second part on advanced formatting , is presented here.

Note:

• The screen reading software referred to in this document is JAWS for Windows 4.0.

• The menu commands and other features explained here are as found in Excel 9.0 of Microsoft Office 2000.

• The screen reader keystrokes have been prefixed with ‘Screen reader command’ to distinguish them from the application keystrokes.

- Using References: with references, you can identify cells or groups of cells on a worksheet.

Excel in MS Excel

MS Excel: A popular choice amongst spreadsheet packages. We attempt at explaining the various features of Microsoft Excel, such as: worksheet, selecting multiple cells, entering data, editing the worksheet and creation of formulas.

Keeping in view the needs of visually impaired users, care has been taken to adopt a keyboard approach to all tasks although the mouse options have also been mentioned.

The tutorial has been divided into two parts - a basic introduction (given below) and advanced formatting, which will be unveiled in the time to come.

Note:

Category 'D' jobs

Designation

Daftry Attender

Peon, Office Boy

Dusting Man

Duplicating / Cyclostyling Machine Operator

Postman

Village Postman

Telegraph Messenger

Messenger, Dak Peon

Letter Box Peon

Sorter Mail

Sorter Telegram

Washing Machine Operator

Drying Machine Operator

Dry Cleaner

Weaver, Helper

Carpet Weaver

Carpet, Repairer

Coir Assistant

Carpenter, Helper

Packer, Hand

Labeller

Khalasi

Category 'C' jobs

Designation

Masseur

Statistical Assistant

Language Specialist

Translator

Medical Social Worker

Legal Assistant

Middle School Teacher

Language Teacher, Middle school

Primary School Teachers

Primary School Teachers, others

Teacher, Blind

Instructor, Craft

Music Composer

Singer

Instrument Musician (string instrument)

Instrument Musician (Percussion instrument)

Instrument Musician

Script Writer

Programme Announcer

Ventriloquist

Category 'A' and 'B' jobs

Designation	Job description
Bank Officer grade 'A'- A	They control and supervise activities of private or Public Banks,
Bank officer Grade 'B' -A	Maybe in charge of debts like cash, credit, current, over draft, saving, etc.
Bank officer grade 'C' -A

Taking an interview

In this interview section we talk to successful visually impaired persons to get an insight into what makes them tick. These interviews give us a first-hand account of the challenges these people faced, and what did they do to overcome those challenges.

Beno Zephine

Beno Zephine is the first totally blind person to make it to the Indian Foreign Service. George Abraham, CEO Score Foundation chats with her on the phone regarding her aspirations and journey so far.

Karan Singhania

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