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Project Netra
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Advanced Computer Training Centre for the Visually Challenged
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Global Foundation is dedicated to bringing about change in the lives of the underprivileged
and disabled. The Foundation has undertaken a number of projects for this. One such
project is the commencement of an Advanced Computer Training Centre for the Visually
Impaired at the GTL office in Wadala, Mumbai.
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The Centre, one of the few of its kind in the country, was inaugurated on 16th August
2005 in the presence of a large number of GTLites and other dignitaries from National
Association for the Blind and other NGOs.
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Through the Centre, GTLF intends to provide proper training and support to enable
the visually impaired cope with a competitive work environment, achieve success
in pursuing higher education and discover better employment opportunities. The Centre
provides free employment-oriented computer training and endeavours to provide placement
on successful completion of the program. At present 54 visually challenged are undergoing
advanced training in this centre.
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A DAISY (Digital Access Information System) books library
is available, which can be accessed through membership.
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'Train the Trainer' courses are available for faculty
of other computer institutes for the visually challenged, or for those interested
in a similar career.
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GTLF hopes that this training program will give the visually impaired an opportunity
to improve their software skill sets and helps them take up more challenging employment
prospects.
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All, especially the visually impaired, who can now tap their inherent potential
and develop their computer skills, have appreciated the aims and objectives of this
program.
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All India Chess Federation for the Blind
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Global Foundation supports and sponsors the Annual All-India Competition conducted
by the All India Chess Federation for the Blind (AICFB).
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The Foundation is committed towards AICFB and their cause of putting India on the
World Map for Chess for the visually impaired. AICFB hosted the 11TH International
World Chess Championship for the Blind. 82 player’s from31 countries participated
in this grand event. Global Foundation was the co-sponsor for this event.
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Computer Software for the Blind
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The visually impaired uses separate software to make use of the computer technology
of today. This software helps them hear what sighted people can see. However, its
high license cost makes it unaffordable for most.
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Global Foundation is developing this software with the intention of making it available
at a very affordable price. The software will be ready in the next 12 months. Moreover,
this will also be available in other Indian languages. This is a step towards giving
better opportunities to the visually impaired population of India.
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The Foundation is also developed another speech-based software "TALK
64", which enables the visually challenged improve their chess-playing
skills; by helping them access the technicalities of the game. This 1st of its kind
in the world project is being funded by GTLF.
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