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Tools for Visual Impairment

According to the World Health Organization, ~1.3 billion people worldwide have vision problems. Fortunately, 80% of all visual impairments can be prevented by simple measures and assistive technologies.

Here is an online resource for families to help deal with Visual Impairment.

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Posted byNaveen15 June 202216 June 2022Posted inToolsTags: visionLeave a comment on Tools for Visual Impairment

Gateway School for Special Needs

Founded in 2012 by the parent of a child with special needs, the ‘Gateway School of Mumbai’ is a not-for-profit org dedicated to empowering children with disabilities.

Its vision: Students will lead fulfilling, productive lives and be active contributors to society.

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Posted byNaveen13 June 202221 June 2022Posted inResourcesTags: learning, nonprofit, specialneedsLeave a comment on Gateway School for Special Needs

Ableism 101

‘Ableism’ is the discrimination of and social prejudice against people with disabilities.

It is rooted in the assumption that disabled people require ‘fixing’, and includes many harmful stereotypes and misconceptions about people with disabilities.

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Posted byNaveen10 June 202215 June 2022Posted inInformationTags: generalLeave a comment on Ableism 101

Braille Basics for the Sighted

Here are some resources and activities for Sighted Classmates and Family Members on the basics of Braille.

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Posted byNaveen8 June 202215 June 2022Posted inToolsTags: visionLeave a comment on Braille Basics for the Sighted

Accessibility Features in Office365

Did you know that Microsoft’s Office365 has accessibility built-in?

These Accessibility Features can help address challenges in Vision, Hearing, Neurodiversity, Learning, Mobility and Mental health.

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Posted byNaveen6 June 202221 June 2022Posted inToolsTags: hearing, learning, mentalhealth, mobility, speech, visionLeave a comment on Accessibility Features in Office365

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