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Date : 13 July 2015

• In order to infuse scientific temper amongst the visually impaired school students (pursuing 7-10th Standards), Rotaract Club of Drishti conducts a one day Workshop on Science Learning on the 13 07 2015 at St Louis School for the blind, Adyar.
• The programme was inaugurated by Mr Ramesh, Civil Engineer and Mrs Kalaimani Babu.
• During his address, the chief guest insisted on developing the Scientific temperament among the school children.
• He also requested everyone to focus on bringing in accessible technologies/devices/environment to enable the visually impaired pursue science subjects in higher education.
• All the sessions on Chemistry, Physics and Byology were handled by Chakchumathi, an NGO working towards inculcating science learning among the visually impaired.
• The sessions were modeled on practical demos and at the end of the day, the students were taught to design a Wind-Mill using small day-to-day materials.
• During the valedictory function, all the 70 student participants expressed their happiness and interest to further their Scientific pursuits in their higher education.
• They were given certificates along with a Science Kit. The function was graced by the GM, IOB, Chennai who, in his speech, has appreciated the enthusiasm of the students and extended his support for all the endeavours for their educational betterment.

Medical camp 2014

• The one-day Medical Camp on Eye, Dental and General Health for the visually impaired on 16 08 2014 (Saturday) at RR Towers 4, Guindy, organized by Rotary Club of Coromandel jointly with Rotaract Club of Drishti, received a decent response from the visually impaired community.
• Team of doctors from Chettinad Health City and Rajan Eye Care led by Mrs. Leela and Mr. Balaji respectively did a thorough check-up to the participants and had provided them with clear medical prescription to follow up.
• All the 78 attended participants got enlightened themselves about health and hygiene. Also, some have even expressed their willingness to pursue their treatment further.
• Volunteers from Cognizant Outreach and MIT Engineering students did an excellent work by ensuring a smooth conduct of the event. Drishti honoured the doctors and volunteers with a small memento as a token of appreciation at the end of the day.
• Rtn Suresh, President RCMC, Rtn Bala, Rtn Ravi and Rtn Ganeshan Subbiah graced the event with their precious presence. Rtn Kavitha and Rtn PS Suresh conveyed their best wishes and inquired the details of the event.

Eye Screening camp

Report on One day General Medical Camp and Eye Camp for the visually impaired

Date : 16 08 2015

• As we are aware, adult blindness and Low vision have become more prevalent in today’s world. In order to retain the vision and take corrective medical measures for those low vision or partially sighted students, Drishti in coordination with its parent club RCMC had conducted an Eye-Screening camp at Rajan Eyecare Hospital.
• Five students per day, for eleven days, participated in this camp and had undergone necessary corrective measures. Another special feature of the camp is that a special talk was arranged on 26
• Five students per day, for eleven days, participated in this camp and had undergone necessary corrective measures. Another special feature of the camp is that a special talk was arranged on 26^th July 2013.
• Dr Sujata Mohan, founder and Managing Director of Rajan Eye care gave an informative and thought provoking speech on “Eyesight: it’s protection and recent developments.”
• The corrective medical measures prescribed to the students by the hospital were also taken care by RCMC.
• For the 3^rd consequtive year, Drishti, in association with Chettinadu Health City and Rajan Eyecare, had conducted a one day general medical camp and eye camp for the visually impaired.
• Nearly 50 visually impaired of all ages got benefited from the camp. They were well screened and provided with necessary medicines at the end of the day.
• A few were also informed to visit the respective hospitals for further treatment for free of cost. Well-wishers and supporters of drishti attended the camp and registered their appreciations to the club.

Course Details:

Duration: Depends on the requirement of the candidate’s skill set

Timing: 3 hrs

Premise: Karna Vidya Technology Centre, RR Towers 3, Thiru-Vi-Ka Industrial Estate, Guindy

Eligibility:

The candidates should be a visually impaired employee

Course Content:

• Test of Reasoning/Mental Ability/Aptitude:
• Verbal and Non-Verbal
• Quantitative Aptitude:
• English
• General Awareness
• Current Affairs
• Other concepts related to respective Exams

Course details:

Duration: Depends on the examination schedule

Timings: Every Sunday between 10.30 AM – 01.30 PM (IST)

Seats: 20

Premise: Karna Vidya Technology Centre, Guindy

Eligibility:

• Visually impaired candidates should have attained the eligibility criteria as per the exams they apply
• Visually Impaired persons who can dedicate their full time for the entire course duration for their career benefits should apply

Mission

• Creating awareness among the visually challenged on education, employment and social inclusion.
• Providing training to effectively mould their employability skills for a healthy participation in their field of interest.
• Providing effective counseling and guidance towards overcoming all their psychological challenges and problems.

Vision

• To bring in Social Inclusion in in all around the society.

Young and vibrant members are actively participating in all the activities of the club. They are pursuing graduation in varied subjects through different colleges in and aroung Chennai.