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Workshop and training course on ICT and
Assistive Technology for students with Disabilities The workshop organized by Salamieh Telecentre and collaboration with Cerebral Palsy Association and Studies Centre for Handicapped Research on 23-28 October 2010 in Salamieh, Syria The workshop took place at Salamieh Telcenter. The them of the workshop is ICT&AT to improve capabilities of PwDs and provide participants with the knowledge and skills that they require to meet the needs of a diverse range of ICT&AT for PwDs. The workshop and course content includes modules on: - Using computers - Environmental control systems - Augmentative communication - Educational software - Power mobility - Integrating ICT&AT The participations from CPA and SCHR are specialists
and contributions in ICT field for development PwDs. The training course covered the basic principles ICT
and assistive technology assessment of needs/goals identification,
characteristics of technologies available to meet students with
disabilities needs and
provide a general overview of
learning disabilities and overview on assistive technology
applications that address the needs of elementary students with
disabilities. Mr. Nabil Eid
presented ‘bridging’ digital divide between disabled and none
disabled and the role of assistive technology in providing individuals
to students with disabilities.
Also, the workshop addressed the challenges that ICT accessibility and Assistive Technology are facing by gaining more knowledge on the principles and fundamentals of assistive technology. Please find album of the workshop on the link:
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