National Conference on ICT for Differently Abled People (September 12-13, 2008)

According to the Census 2001, there are 2.19 crore persons with disabilities in India who constitute 2.13 percent of the total population. This includes persons with visual, hearing, speech, locomotor and mental disbilities. Addressing issues of this special group is paramount importance of everyone. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) offer Differently Abled People with new possibilities to achieve independent living and full participation in social, economic, and cultural activities. However, there is a digital divide between non-disabled and disabled persons, just as there is one between the rich and the poor or between rural and urban. In order to bridge this digital divide and promote digital opportunities for Differently Abled People, Computer Society of India-Ahmedabad Chapter is organising this conference with the following mani-fold objectives.

To disseminate information how emerging technologies of ICT could empower Differently Abled Persons.

To understand needs of Differently Abled Persons in using ICT Tools.

To demonstrate skills of Differently Abled Persons in using ICT.

To provide a platform for researchers/students/teachers to share their knowledge.

To discuss positive side of employing Differently Abled Persons.

ICT for Eduction and Training of DAP and Teachers.

For more information contact secretary@csiahd.org