Category: Training

1. If the content is in print medium then scan the print content using scanner having 500 dpi or above as .JPEG format. Always tear the binding of the book for it to be placed flat on the scanner glass.
2. Convert the scanned image content or inaccessible e-content into an editable text using appropriate OCR specific to the language. The options for OCR depend upon the workflow and preferences of the production team. The choices are:
   • Google OCR.
   • PDF OCR X
   • ABBYY Finereader.
3. Copy the OCR output content to new Note pad document then copy from the Note Pad document to new MS word document. This removes all unnecessary formatting from the scanned document.
4. Start proof reading, graphic insertion and heading mark-up. Compare to with source document by following the steps mentioned below:
   • Correct the content with missed characters, words, sentences etc.
   • Leave only one line blank space wherever it is required. example above and below each heading and sub heading.
   • Document should be aligned left except the title page of the book
   • Use only rounded bullet style for bulleted points and number style appropriately. Don’t use other bullet styles.
   • Prepare the tabulated contents using insert table options in the word. Don’t draw the table using shapes.
   • Don’t use shapes, especially the classification pointed with arrow marks, we have to make it as graphic or table based on the content
   • Don’t use tab spacing in the beginning of line and between words
   • Prepare the math content using recommended math content creating software such as MathType available from Design Science.
   • Insert the graphic appropriately and describe using alt text option in MS Word or describe below the graphic based on the image concept. Graphic should be left aligned and graphic row should not contain any text
   • Do heading mark-up with appropriate heading style as per accessible e-book production guidelines
   • Use page break after complete proof reading and alignment of content size covered in each page of source document
5. After done with the proof reading and mark-ups as per accessible e-book production guidelines, validate the document using check accessibility feature in MS Word 2013 or later and doc inspect option in accessibility ribbon added using vision Australia toolbar
6. After validating the documents successfully, convert into EPUB using recommended software such as Jutoh or word to EPUB convertor from DAISY Consortium.
7. If the validated document is converted into EPUB using word to EPUB convertor then add the missing metadata using Sigil software
8. Share the final EPUB with cover page image, source document, Metadata and marked up word document to concern to upload into Bookshare

About the Course

• Karna Vidya Technology Centre is a partner organization of Enable India, Bengaluru. So, as a partner organization, the centre conducts Enable India Course in TamilNadu for the benefit of the visually impaired across the state.
• Computer Training for the visually impaired is the greatest form of empowerment which opens up the world to them: a world of information (aiding research, education, daily living, recreation), people, jobs, books (print to voice).
• Computer training involves training on Computer Basics, MS office applications, Internet using the JAWS & NVDA screen reading software which are talking software that aid the visually impaired to “hear” everything that a sighted person would “read”.
• This is an initiative from Enable India team towards giving quality computer training for visually impaired people who have completed their studies and are seeking job.
• Main goal of this course is to make the candidate employable by providing computer knowledge and making them efficient in using computers independently. This will increase the employment opportunities, betterment of existing job, and for higher studies.

Course Contents:

1. Life skills and life education training for both career and life: personal competencies, overcoming disability, managing conflicts, effective work habits etc.
2. English training: spoken and written communication, business communication and heavy emphasis is to enhance spellings.
3. Computers: basic computers with Microsoft Office applications like MS word, excel, outlook, power point, and internet.
4. Miscellaneous concepts like scanning and reading, Printing documents, CD Burning, Physical connections of computer, trouble shooting etc…
5. Employability training: disability specifics which will enable candidates to overcome their disability, General employability fundamentals which will enable them to work efficiently on the computer,
6. Job simulation and real – life projects which will help candidates to know about different jobs.
7. Introduction to Daisy
8. Other Supplementary concepts
9. Fun and Entertainment

Course Format:

• The duration of the course is 6 months. (4 months Basic Foundation & 2 months Skilled Employability)
• First month will be focused on typing, listening comprehension, Spellings, mobility, awareness of assistive aids and work environment.
• The next 3 months will be focused on basic computer operations with Windows application. And, English communication, mobility, employability and life skills are additional subjects.
• The last 2 months will be skilled employability training for vocational skills enhancement.

Course Details:

Duration :    6 Months (4 months Basic Foundation & 2 months Skilled Employability training)

Timings :     9.15 a.m. – 5.15 PM, Monday – Saturday

Seats :         20 Seats based on First come First Serve basis

Premise :      Karna Vidya Technology Centre, Guindy, Chennai

Course Fee : FREE

Assistance will be provided in getting employment for eligible candidates based on their course assessment performance

Eligibility:

• Any Visually Impaired person with graduation or equivalent diploma for CCCT, PUC / +2 pass candidates may be considered on an exception basis.
• Maximum age limit is 35 years
• Visually Impaired persons who can dedicate their full time for the entire course duration for their career benefits should apply

Joining Procedure:

Candidates have to call KVTC front office (Mobile number: 09840018012) and register for the course. Alternatively, send an email with full information on their contact and qualification infos to infokvtc@kvf.org or kvtc.chennai@gmail.com