About
School Connect aims to develop English language, computer literacy and skill development alongside nurturing perspective, knowledge and opportunities tailored individually for each student. The other areas of intervention are life skill training, exposure visits, soft skills, mentorship and orienting to the job market. The core idea of this whole project is to make an early intervention in equipping the children with disabilities to become self-aware and confident in pursuing their career. The project started in the month of June 2018 with 90 beneficiaries having speech and hearing impairment hailing from underprivileged background at a Residential Government School for Speech & Hearing Impaired [Boys], New Malakpet (Hyderabad). Since then, apart from classroom teaching of English and computers other activities are conducted as well for their enhancement.
Modules
- Develop basic proficiency in Reading Comprehension and Writing Skills in English
- Create a scalable, flexible and evolving model which would help the girls to develop proficiency in English Communication
- Operate computers independently using screen reader and basic typing skills
- Get exposure and opportunity to interact with the people outside the school and college
- Build awareness about the importance of education, higher education and career choices
- Build the social and emotional integrity among the students with visually impairment
IMPACT
- Month Long Art Therapy Workshops designed to bring about emotional balance and raise their self-esteem.
- Do-It-Yourself creative arts and crafts workshops
- Accessible Computer Lab set up with 10 HP Computers using Screen Reader Software (JAWS and NVDA)
- 32 out of 45 girls across all grades acquired basic proficiency in English and can initiate basic conversations in English
- 34 out of 45 girls made their own project reports on Microsoft Word using screen reading software JAWS and NVDA
"The computer Education by Youth4Jobs raises our students’ confidence levels. The curriculum Youth4jobs has designed encourages independent learning and experiences. The effort has made our students become better prepared for future education and make them more independent. Thank you Youth4Jobs for making my dreams a reality.”
"With the support of Youth4jobs, I am learning Computers with Screen Reader Software and English at the school. I am taking music lessons. I have improved my self-confidence and for the first time in my life I also got chance to learn and perform song at a program. I feel happy because I have a lot of stories to share with my parents and siblings”
