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BASIC ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY COURSE FOR TRAINERS OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
The 10-day course will be held from May 5 to 16, 2008, Monday to Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM at the ADOC Training Laboratory, 2nd Floor, NCC Building , C.P. Garcia Avenue , UP Diliman, Quezon City
Office of the President of the Philippines
COMMISSION ON INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
NATIONAL COMPUTER CENTER
In line with its objectives, the APEC Digital Opportunity Center or ADOC has partnered with ATRIEV to conduct the BASIC ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY COURSE FOR TRAINERS OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED. The 10-day course will be held from May 5 to 16, 2008, Monday to Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM at the ADOC Training Laboratory, 2nd Floor, NCC Building , C.P. Garcia Avenue , UP Diliman, Quezon City .
Design of Course: computing concepts and application with a screen reader
The course is designed to provide participants with a study of fundamental computing concepts and applications, focusing on the productivity software applications with the use of a screen reader. The topics also include word processing functions and architecture of computer hardware and software, and the Windows Operating System.
The target participants for this course are leaders of organizations/ institutions, teaching personnel of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), technical vocational instructors, school and faculty members dealing with the visually impaired, rehabilitation specialists and parents of visually impaired individuals. The seminar fee of Five Hundred pesos is payable to ATRIEV to cover the cost of training materials. The seminar fee, transportation and accommodation will be shouldered by the local government unit (LGU) or the school. We wish to inform you also that the participants who will pass the basic training will be awarded one (1) PC for every five (5) visually impaired students of your school upon passing eligibility criteria.
In this regard, we would like to invite participants to this course and send the confirmation form on or beforeApril 28, 2008. You may send us the names of your participants, and/or contact us for further clarifications through Ms. Mercy Nicolas of the ADOC at 920-0101 local 205 and Mr. Rene Orense of ATRIEV at 02-431-9257 or 02-725-4191, or via email address: mnicolas@ncc. gov.ph, training@atriev. org.ph or reneorense@yahoo. com.
Very truly yours,
(SGD.) ANGELO TIMOTEO M. DIAZ DE RIVERA
Commissioner, Human Capital Development Group
2/F NCC Bldg., Carlos P. Garcia Avenue , U.P. Diliman, Quezon City
É 920-0101 - Fax No. 920-7414 Website: www.ncc.gov. ph
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WANTED: JOURNALIST / PHOTO-JOURNALIST
Withnews- the Internet News for the Disabled and the Poor is looking for a Journalist / Photo-Journalist.
The coverage of Withnews include topics such as: Society, Education, Women, Children, Labor, Culture, Religion, Healthcare, People, Opinion, Life, Sports, Travel, NGO News, Notice, Photo News and other human interest stories, reports, articles focused on Persons with Disability and the Poor folks.
The circulation and readership of Withnews is both Philippines-wide and Earth-wide. As we address and serve the needs of Persons with Disability and the Poor through Internet daily news and reports, we hope to expand and broaden its coverage and circulation.
We are looking for a young, dynamic, committed and talented person who has the passion for work, with good communication skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Produce news, reports, stories and reports on issues and events on Disability and Poverty
REQUIREMENTS
- With a Bachelor\\\\\\\'s Degree in Journalism or Mass Communications or equivalent qualifications;
- Working or academic experience related to position;
- Good command of English, written and spoken;
- Good task and time management skills;
- Good social and team work abilities;
- Reliable and dependable in working independently;
- Proficient in MS Office applications; Adobe photoshop
- Knowledge of photography, video production and web publishing applications;
- Ability to establish network of institutional and individual contacts;
- Ready and willing to travel and do field work.
Age Range: Between 21 to 25 years old
Starting Salary: P 9,000
.Note: Visit website: http://www.withnews.org
Send application, biodata and photo to:
The Executive Director
Withnews Philippines
Unit 201 Prestige Tower
Emerald Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
Telephone: 633-9919
Email: judithsecu@yahoo.com. / pepz2002@yahoo.com |
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