[Video] The Pandemic as a Catalyst for Digital Learning and Employment in India: Harkin Summit
Watch a video about how the pandemic enabled digital education and employment opportunities for people with visual impairments in India.
Watch a video about how the pandemic enabled digital education and employment opportunities for people with visual impairments in India.
The Benetech India team is constantly on the move, leading trainings in schools across India, to empower the students with digital literacy skills that are vital for education, employment and independent participation in society. Read on for a recap of recent trainings from our Asia/Africa Program Manager, Dr. Homiyar Mobedji.
Digital literacy program empowers blind and visually impaired students to learn, work, and lead independent lives PALO ALTO, Calif. — October 14th, 2021 — Benetech, the leading software for social good nonprofit, today announced the launch of a digital literacy pilot in India to address the employment gap for people with visual impairments. The program, […]
To qualify for job opportunities, people with visual impairments need education and skills, but the lack of accessible books and learning materials creates an obstacle. The Bookshare India team is on a mission to bring digital books, training, and devices to blind students.
There are 62 million people with visual impairments in India who are deprived of a solid education and job training because of the lack of accessible learning materials. In fact, less than one percent of printed materials in the developing world are in accessible formats suitable for use by blind and low vision individuals. This […]