Computer Labs for the Blind
Details of the organization
Name *
inABLE
Country *
Kenya
Website (URL)
http://www.inable.org
Type *
International organizations
Information about the project
Project title *
Computer Labs for the Blind
Description *
inABLE’s mission is to empower the blind and visually impaired students in Africa through computer assistive technology. Since 2009, inABLE has established eight assistive technology computer labs in six special schools for the blind in Kenya, hired 15 computer instructors, enrolled over 1,600 blind students and 131 teachers, provided over 20,000 hours of computer skills training, provided employable skills training (Java programming, web design https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khf--m7OLHY) and research and development https://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/56118 Official partner of the Ministry of Education in implementing assistive computer technology in special schools for the Blind. Partnered with Safaricom LTD to hire and train 20 blind employees.
Project website
http://www.inable.org
Geographical coverage *
International implementation
Countries of implementation
Kenya
Status *
Ongoing
from 24/07/2009
to
24/07/2027
Partners
• Ministry of Education (Government of Kenya) • Access Kenya LTD. • Safaricom Foundation • Safaricom LTD. • Microsoft East & Southern Africa • Georgia Institute of Technology
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WSIS action lines related to this project
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Access to information and knowledge
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to this project
Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
Project type *
Programme
