Workshops for students with visual impairment : 06th – 17th Dec.
The Centre for Disability Research, Education, and Practice (CEDREP) with the financial sponsorship of AHEAD Project Activity 4- creating an accessible and equal learning environment for all students with disabilities in the Faculty of Arts completed two workshops for 16 students with visual impairment at the Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo from 6th December 2021 to 17th December 2021. One workshop was on ‘Mobility and Orientation for the Visually Impaired’ conducted by Ms. Surani Fernando, retired teacher from the Ratmalana School for the Deaf and Blind. The second workshop was on ‘Assistive Device Training for the Visually Impaired’ conducted by Mr Kasun Nayanajith, Computer Instructor (Special Needs), University of Sri Jayawardenapura and Mr. Suranaga Perera, Alternative Communication Officer, CEDREP.
