Empower visually impaired for employment in Rwanda
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| Organization | RWANDA ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY ACCESS(RATA) |
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| Region | Rwanda |
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| ProjectLeader | Rene William Ngabo |
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Provide appropriate assistive devices (low techs) to 40 visually impaired youth and train them on the use of the devices including computers in Kigali City, Rwanda because most of them are unable to access them after finishing school. The devices will help them to access information for their development and use them in their daily life.
Challenge
In 12 million people in Rwanda, 1/100 is visually impaired and many of them don't have a job. Youth with disabilities in Rwanda mostly visually impaired can access assistive devices while at school (special schools) but after finishing school it's not easy for them to access them. The assistive devices help them to access information for employment opportunities and use them in their daily activities.
Long-Term Impact
In the long term, the 40 trained youth will have skills which will help them to be self-reliant. The skills acquired will also build confidence in them for their self development and this will improve their social inclusion. In addition, they will be supported to look for job.
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