VOICE VISION Computer Training Institute for Blind, Visually Impaired and Low Vision People

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1 VOICE VISION Computer Training Institute for Blind, Visually Impaired and Low Vision People PROSPECTUS 103, Synthofine Estate A, Behind Virwani Ind.Estate, Off Aarey Road, Goregaon (E) Mumbai Tel: Fax: Web site:

2 Ms. Sushmeetha Bubna, Director Ms. Sushmeetha B Bubna, Director (Voice Vision) addressing eminent eye doctors and other members of National Society for the Prevention of Blindness, demonstrating the usage of computers by the blind at a function held by NSPB. Introduction Voice Vision is an Institute imparting Computer Training to Blind, Visually Impaired and Low Vision People since April This institute is the first of its kind in Mumbai. Ms. Sushmeetha B Bubna, a visually impaired female desired to learn Computers but could not find any institute, especially for Blind or visually impaired and none of the other leading computer training institutes were ready to enroll her. Hence with her firm determination she acquired knowledge about computers and decided to impart the same to others. Thus from April 2000 Voice Vision took birth. Location/Venue The Institute is located within minutes walkable distance or minimum auto rickshaw fare from the Goregaon Railway Station and also near to the Eastern Express Highway and is well connected by Bus. Thus is easily accessible for Students as currently students are coming from as far as Vasai, Nallasopara, Ghatkopar and Mulund and have no problem of accessibility. Address: 103 Synthofine Estate A, Behind Virwani Industrial Estate, Off Aarey Road, Goregaon (E), Mumbai India. Aim of the Institute Voice Vision aims at imparting training to students in operating computers as in today s world, computer is no more a luxury but has become a Necessity and with knowledge of computers progress has no limits. Especially for Blind & Visually Impaired it opens new horizons towards being independent. The institute aims at seeing students being at par or rather ahead of the normal people. With the knowledge of Computers Blind & Visually Impaired can achieve better Employment and/ or Self Employment opportunities. Personal attention and supervision being provided at our Institute

3 Curriculum of the Courses The institute provides in depth knowledge of 1. Computer Fundamentals 2. Windows Operating Systems 3. Microsoft Word 4. Microsoft Excel 5. Surfing the Internet 6. Outlook Express The above courses are conducted with the help of a Screen reading software called JAWS from Freedom Scientific INC., a USA based Company. Duration The duration for the Basic Course (includes Windows, Word, Excel, Internet, Outlook Express and JAWS) is 5 Months (3 days a week, 2 hours a day). Students have the option of selecting specific modules instead of the entire basic course. Single module courses will be of 1 months duration (3 days a week, 1½ hours a day). Course Fee The fees for the Basic Course is Rs. 5,000/- And for single module courses, it is Rs. 1,500/- per module. Eligibility We do not seek for any specific academic qualification as to learn computers there is no age or educational limit but good knowledge of English with Enthusiasm and dedication is essential. A pre-enrolment test will be mandatory before admission to any of the courses in order to gauge the level of computer knowledge of the student. Facilities The Institution is well equipped with Latest Computers and other Equipment & has well Qualified and Trained Staff. Personal attention is provided to each student. The Course Materials are provided either in large Print or on Audio CD s (mp3 format) as required by the students. Practical training is given to each student in every session. Financial Assistance is provided to deserving students Training being imparted at Voice Vision by our faculty members

4 Achievements We have successfully completed training for the Basic Course of our 13th Batch. Further we have also conducted and completed the Web Designing course First Time in India and have awarded Laptop loaded with JAWS (screen reading software) with two upgrades to the best performing student. The achievements of the institute was covered and appreciated by Newspapers: Mid Day, Indian Express, Navbharat Times, Bombay Times, Gujarati Samachar, Samakalin. Magazines: Chitralekha, India Today, Home Television Media: ANI, BBC, Star News, Zee News, Alpha Gujarati News, Alpha Marathi, CNN, ETV News and various other Over Seas Channels. Websites: Future Plan The Institute plans to start shortly courses for Advance knowledge in Microsoft Office, Soft Skills & Personality Development. It is also planning to make all or part of the courses available online through its website. We also plan to provide Job oriented training in various fields. Admission Admissions for the next batch are open. Enrollment will be done on first come first basis. Hurry up and get yourself enrolled. A qualified trainer from U.S.A. delivering a speech in the function held by Voice Vision in honor of the students for their good performance in Web Designing. One of our deserving students receiving Laptop with JAWS for the best performance in project-work of Web-Designing.

5 Reviews of Voice Vision students with their achievements Rajesh Mehta: Senior HR manager currently working in IBM The vision, of expression in 21 st century is PC and providing this facility to VH has been possible through freedom scientific. Bringing this technology to finger tip has been done by Voice vision in India. Hence, As I express, rather giving a birth to child it is important who develop that child which in my case voice vision has done hence, along with all my great supporter, voice vision has played great role in my till date success. Ashish Goyal: pursuing double MBA from Wharton School, America Voice Vision is a blessing in disguise for people who are not blessed with vision. It not only gives you a new sense of direction and lease of life but also a feeling of independence and freedom from your limitations. Tulsi Zaveri: Graduate in Arts, pursuing Music. I was so amazed to use computers without vision possibly only at Voice Vision in Bombay. Nikita Vaid: MBA, working as HR manager with Bank of Baroda. The institute that gives vision to the blinds mind is VOICE VISION Hetal Shah: Successful Dietician This is the institute which enables one with low vision to start working independently. The course content is designed so well and the faculties make the things easy to understand so that one can explore the PC completely. Ummehaani Bagasrawala: college student Voice Vision is a place, which has a computer with access to speech, and this is very important to me and this will help me in my future and I can also use it. Raju Sing: Working as a computer faculty in GTL Foundation From Voice Vision I recovered my eye sight problem. This computer center has taught me basic computers on root level so now I can use or operate new applications Sameer Latey: Chartered Accountant, Manager (Accounts & Finance) at Chowgule Koster. It is a common myth that computers can be accessed only by sighted people. Voice Vision helped me to realize that and enabled me to resume my practice As a Chartered Accountant. Mohd. Ahtesham: Purchase Manager in an Advertising firm Personal attention is the prime attraction of the institute. The faculty is well trained to teach the students with visual impairment. Mamta Chandiramani: Post Graduate (Education), currently pursuing medical transcription Created in April 2000 this Computer institute helps Visually Handicap to acquire knowledge of computers and fulfill their aims and desires

6 Divya Ravindra Bijur: Physiotherapist Voice Vision has given me all the confidence I needed to enter in to the computer era Suresh M Jain: currently trading of plastic and raw material Because of Voice Vision I have become Self reliable to read and write documents in Business Arun Iyer: Currently Working in L&T & pursuing a course in German language Voice Vision is a very good opportunity for visually handicap to learn about computers choose a profession, it makes you independent Garima Goyal: Mass media professional "Voice Vision is an institute which helps makes one independent." Jay Singh: Currently in HSC "Voice Vision has given me a ray of hope to go ahead in life." Vishalakshi Tolpady: College student "Voice vision has not just given me complete knowledge of computers, but also has given me the inspiration to achieve my goals in life." Urvi Jangam: Pursuing masters in German language "Voice vision helped bring the world at my fingertips."