The Virtual University of Pakistan conducted a train-the-trainer course in November 2024 that prepared participants – comprising 10 visually impaired trainers and 10 sighted assistants – to teach basic computer skills to people with visual impairments.
The training helped bridge the gap between people with visual impairments and opportunities for employment, education, and social life. Over two weeks, participants gained skills and learned methods for introducing digital tools to people with visual impairments. Half of the trainers-in-training were visually impaired themselves.
“A trainee who had never touched a keyboard before this programme was able to confidently type and navigate by the end of the second week,” said Syed Ali, Manager at the Professional Development Center (PDC) of the Virtual University, which represents the DTC in Pakistan.
