The XRCVC Viviana Extension is delighted to announce the third batch of Basic Computer Training & Introduction to Access Technologies for the Visually Challenged (Orientation Course on Computers & Access Technology).
Course Code:BCT-AT
Eligibility Criteria: 1. A functional knowledge of English
2. Participants may be allowed to attend the course not more than twice Course Objectives:
At the end of the Basic Computer Training & Introduction to Access Technologies for the visually challenged course, the participants would be able to:
1. use the computer independently for daily living & educational functions (as required).
2. use the varied access technologies independently.
Evaluation:
Participants will be evaluated based on attendance, performance, regular reviews and a final test which will be conducted at the end of the training cycle.
Certification Offered:
A completion certificate will be provided at the end of the course after a basic test, subject to satisfactory attendance, good conduct and conscientious work.
Course Details: Duration: 48 hours (i.e. 6 hours a week for 8 weeks)
The course commences from 3rd December 2015 on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Time: 4 pm to 6 pm.
Course Outline:
A: Basic Computer Training:
1. Fundamentals of the Computer
2. Introduction to Windows
3. Windows Explorer Concepts
4. Internet & E-mail
5. Working with External Devices
B: Introduction to Access Technology
1. Meaning and scope of Access Technology
2. Screen Readers
3. Screen Magnifiers
4. OCR Systems
5. Talking Devices as Aids to Study
6. Talking Books and DAISY
7. Resources for the Visually Challenged
8. Sources of Access Technology Devices
Contact Person: Vikas Dabholkar
Technical Consultant
E-mail: vikas@xrcvc.org
Contact: 022 61701177
Dr. Sam Taraporevala
Director
Xavier's Resource Centre for the Visually Challenged (XRCVC)
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai - 400 001
+91 22 22623298 (D)
+91 22 22620661-5 (B); Extn.: 366
+91 9869378436 (M)
+91 9967028769
Type of Service:
Trainings:
Service Offered since:
2015
Trainings Covered:
Employment
Frequency:
One Time
Date:
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 to Friday, January 29, 2016
Duration:
Eight weeks
Medium of Instruction:
English
Eligibity Criteria:
1. A functional knowledge of English
2. Participants may be allowed to attend the course not more than twice Course Objectives:
At the end of the Basic Computer Training & Introduction to Access
Technologies for the visually challenged course, the participants would be able to:
1. use the computer independently for daily living & educational functions (as required).
2. use the varied access technologies independently.
Evaluation:
Participants will be evaluated based on attendance, performance, regular reviews and a final test which will be conducted at the end of the training cycle.
Training Available For:
Men
Women
Hostel Facility:
Girls
Boys
Trainings Provided at:
Classroom
Trained as on:
2015
Established Date:
2015
Address:
Address:
Xavier's Resource Centre for the Visually Challenged (XRCVC)
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai - 400 001
State:
City:
Mumbai
Number:
Phone:
022- 22623298
Type of Number:
Landline
Phone:
22 22623298
Type of Number:
Mobile
Pin Code:
400 001
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