Chakshumathi
Chakshumathi is a nongovernmental, not for profit organization based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, working for developing resources for the use of visually impaired people.[1][2] It is an "Empowerment and Assistive Technology Centre for Blind". The organization, which was inaugurated in June 2011, is a member of DAISY Forum of India. The organization is currently headed by V.K. Damodaran, a former President of Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishad.
The organization is engaged in the following activities:
- Publication of textbooks and other books for general reading in the DAISY standard.
- Publication of a fortnightly in Malayalam in the DAISY standard.
- Making available to visually impaired persons books in DAISY standard from libraries throughout the world.
- Organising workshops on assistive technologies for the visually impaired.[3]
- Providing training in the production of books and other materials in DAISY standard.
- Giving job training to visually impaired persons to help them engage in economically productive activities.
External links
- Website of Chakshumathi: Chakshumathi
- Website of DAISY Forum of India: DFI
References
- ^ "Chakshumathi: Introduction". Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Sangeetha Nair (1 October 2013). "Chakshumathi's braille/computer vidhyarambam". The Times of India.
- ^ "Workshop on Assistive Technology for Blind and Visually Impaired". Oneway.org. Retrieved 16 October 2013.