Breaking Barriers for the Visually Impaired
Summary
The project seeks to train visually impaired children in computer education, Braille and English language skills,. Through this, it is hoped that the students would become self-reliant and employable.
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More Information About this Project
Project Needs and Beneficiaries
An estimated 500 million people worldwide have some form of visual, hearing, mobility, or cognitive impairment. The resource center will help to level the playing field for visually impaired people, overcoming the stigmas and misconceptions associated with disabilities in the developing world. The Center will cater to visually impaired youth in and around Chennai, India.
Activities
The project would provide: - Training in computer literacy through software for the visually-impaired. - Braille and English language training to the visually-impaired. - Career skills to enhance employability.
Funding Information
Total Funding Received to Date: £7,762
Remaining Goal to be Funded: £22,192
Total Funding Goal: £29,954
Additional Documentation
This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).
Resources
Why this Project is Important
Potential Long Term Impact
Visually impaired children in the developing world are often denied equal access to education and technology. Our programs will break the invisible barriers to employment and equality of opportunity, giving them dignity and independence.
Project Message
During our workshop at Loyola College, I met a visually-impaired professor who was techno-phobic! After much persuasion, he was motivated to take computer classes. Today, he's a computer pro!
- Ann Moideen, Founder and CEO
Who is Running This Project
Contact
Ann Moideen,
Founder
20 Old Shelter Rock Rd
Roslyn
NY,NY 11576
United States
516-570-0088
Email:
Project Sponsor
Organisation
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Ann Foundation Inc 20 Old Shelter Rock Rd Roslyn, NY 11576 United States 516-570-0088 http://annfoundation.org |
Learn more about Ann Foundation Inc and the project team.
Where this Project is Located
Country
This project is located in 
India
and can also be found under 
Education.
For more information about India, read the Human Development Report on India or the Wikipedia entry for India.
When this Project was Updated
Last Updated
This project was last updated on March 23, 2012.
Date Added to GlobalGiving
This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on October 21, 2008.
Latest Update from the Field
Ann's Visit to IELC School
By Ann Moideen - Founder and CEO, March 23, 2012 02:34 PM
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