Visually impaired students of Andhra Loyola College trained in assistive technology
Andhra Loyola College in Vijayawada launched a three-day digital training workshop for visually impaired students. The program provides specialized laptops and training in assistive technology to improve academic independence.
Why it matters
This initiative addresses the digital divide in education for students with disabilities, fostering greater inclusivity in higher education.
Visually impaired students of Andhra Loyola College trained in assistive technology left Special laptops were given away to visually impaired students at a workshop at Andhra Loyola College in Vijayawada on Thursday. Special Arrangement The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/k4pvy3/article71612882.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/10215_22_10_2026_21_17_39_1_IMG_20261022_WA0062.JPG VIJAYAWADA Specialised laptops were given to visually impaired students at a three-day advanced digital training workshop organised by Andhra Loyola College in Vijayawada on Thursday. VIJAYAWADA The Higher Education for Persons with Special Needs (HEPSN) wing of Andhra Loyola College launched a three-day advanced digital training workshop for visually impaired students at the HEPSN Centre on Thursday. Organised in collaboration with Benetech–Bookshare, USA, the workshop will continue until October 24. G. Kumaresan, Outreach and Training Coordinator (South India) of Benetech–Bookshare, highlighted the importance of assistive technology in making higher education more accessible.
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