Diploma in Computer Education (Visual Impairment)

The present age can, justifiably, be called "The Age of Computers". Computer-applications are fast becoming integral components of our day-to-day life.  Attempts are also afoot at various levels to bridge the off-quoted "IT-divide" in the country. Modern technological advances both in the fields of software development and hardware engineering have brought the use of computers within the easy reach of visually impaired youngsters as well. In fact, computer-application now holds the key to real and meaningful inclusion for the visually impaired. A large number of institutions are today offering various types of courses in the use of computers for the visually impaired, with varying duration and content. What is missing today is a standardized and uniformly recognized course of training in computer-education for teachers/instructors being engaged to provide requisite skills to these youngsters. The present course aims to fulfill this vital need and to produce competent, creative and skilled teachers/instructors in the field of computer-education for the visually impaired.

Diploma in Computer Education (Visual Impairment) is a full-time one year programme intended to equip the trainees with necessary knowledge, skills and competencies in the use of computers and related technologies with special focus on visual impairment. The Course and its curriculum is approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).

The course is aimed to prepare a cadre of personnel who could provide education in Computers and related services to the visually challenged at various stages, including education, vocational training and rehabilitation.

·       Empowerment of persons with disability and their socio economic rehabilitation.

·       Access to extensive sources of information on the internet.

·       Employment as computer teachers/instructors/ web accessibility testers etc.

Successful Diploma holders are capable of being employed as –

·       Teachers for teaching computers to the visually challenged in schools--both residential and inclusive;

·       Computer instructors/supervisors in vocational training/rehabilitation centers for the visually challenged in areas of computer education

·       Employed in the field of web accessibility in software testing agencies.

·       They also find remunerative jobs where good knowledge of computers and related technologies is an advantage.