We were honored to have World Bank Senior Social Development Specialist Kimberly Vilar and Social Development Specialist Annette Omolo join us at Thika Primary School for the Blind for our program. They came to see how students with visual impairments access technology.

Our visitors interacted with students who were using a variety of computer devices, such as desktop computers, laptop computers, and iPads. Furthermore, several primary school students were able to demonstrate:

• Research skills using google.com/youtube.com on a desktop computer. It helps them learn different subject topics for classes such as science.
• Typing skills using MsWord application software.
• Using a math game called mathflash they displayed their keyboard skills.
• Reading school textbooks using Kindle on iPad, and doing research using iPad too.
• Creation of simple websites by use of HTML coding.
• Searching for and reading online news online resources i.e. nation.co.ke, standardmedia.co.ke

Our students did an excellent job demonstrating their computer skills using assistive computer technology. They confidently demonstrated the importance of computer literacy for the blind, inclusion, and accessibility. We are so proud of all of these students and their teachers, and we are even more energized to carry out our mission of “empowering blind and visually impaired students in Africa through assistive computer technology.”

Thank you for your interest in, support for, and enthusiasm for inABLE computer labs for the blind. We appreciate the recognition and accolades for the impact and numerous benefits our programs provide to Kenyan youth who are blind or visually impaired.

Written by: Carol Ngondi, Lead Computer Instructor