Digital Accessibility Workshop Empowers Persons with Low Vision at Loyola College
The Higher Education for Persons With Special Needs (HEPSN) wing of Andhra Loyola College (ALC), Vijayawada, in collaboration with EnAble India, Bengaluru, organised a day-long workshop on digital accessibility for persons with low vision on [date].
The programme benefitted 20 participants, including government employees, corporate professionals, job seekers, and students. The training was conducted by Y. Rajesh, Senior Executive at Enable India, along with trainers Keerthan Kumar, Bhuvaneswari, and Nagababu.
Participants received hands-on training in accessibility features for Android and Windows operating systems. These included screen magnification, font enlargement, high-contrast display, dark mode, screen readers, cursor enhancement, and other assistive technologies designed to improve digital access for education, employment, and daily life.
Mohamad Abbas, a B.Tech graduate seeking employment, said the workshop enhanced his confidence in using accessibility tools that would help him perform better in competitive examinations and the workplace. Rama Satyanarayana from the Bhimavaram Collectorate noted that the practical sessions introduced him to several accessibility features that would improve his efficiency and reduce eye strain while handling official work.
G. V. Lakshmi Priya, a senior accountant in the Department of Telecommunications, said the training enabled her to customise digital devices for more comfortable and productive office work. Similarly, Yerra Naidu from the Agriculture Department, Srikakulam, said the workshop demonstrated how assistive technology can empower persons with low vision to work more independently and confidently.
The participants appreciated the practical nature of the programme and expressed confidence that the newly acquired digital skills would enhance their academic, professional, and personal lives.
Digital accessibility is an increasingly important issue as more services move online. Workshops like this help bridge the digital divide and ensure that persons with disabilities can participate fully in society.
