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On the 12th July 2009 I will be taking part in a 10K run where I will be guiding a visually impaired runner to the finish.
To give you some background information on the cause. In 2008, I was worked as a volunteer with AFP in India. My Project site was an organisation named Mitra Joythi which helps train the Blind for everyday life as well as empowering them by helping them to gain employment. On this project I accompanied Paresh Jotangia who is blind and is a leading expert in the field. During the project I had the chance to undertake some really beneficial activities which included:
· Donation of Visual Aids (i.e. glasses, magnifiers, electronic video magnifiers, DAISY talking book players, writing frames, Dictaphones, talking watches and Braille labelling equipment)· We conducted Training on specialist software such as JAWS and Zoomtext which allows the visually impaired to fully use the computer
· Conducted Mobility training (latest walking stick technology and techniques)
· Conducted training on how to use DAISY talking book players.
· Conducted low vision assessments to identify the students magnification needs
· Conducted individual assessments to identify academic, mobility and employment needs.
· Setup a Resource centre displaying a variety of aids and equipment, training materials to enable visually impaired.
· Conducted Site Safety / accessibility survey and provided recommendations. (Implementation was followed up by AFP)
· Met corporate organisations in India to identify any possible job opportunities and requirements for the students.
· Upgraded all IT systems / trained the trainers
This is just one small example of the projects that AFP are involved with. They are an organisation that are making some big steps to improve people’s lives. I have seen this first hand and hence the reason I am taking part in this sponsored event.
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