Visual Impairment and Transition from High School might face a challenging time if not focused on earlier. Whether you are a parent of a child who has graduated from high school or an individual working for an NGO, you have done your best, passed on your values, and made an effort to set a good example.
However, once you graduate from high school, you will be taking an additional significant step, which instills a sense of responsibility. Visually impaired people will have to work their way up to complete independence over time.
Individuals will need to practice the skills required to live independently as well as the skills required to study and work independently. They will be able to confidently make the transition to adulthood with greater ease the more actively they engage in all aspects of life in their family, school, and community.
Visual Impairment and Transition from High School in Nepal: Our Responsibility?
As an organization, Equity Nepal has the very important responsibility of organising activities and projects in Nepal aimed at assisting children who are visually impaired.
We create activities and projects in order to give visually impaired children the same opportunities as sighted children and to assist them in reaching their full potential. The following is a list of some of the most significant accomplishments achieved by Equity Nepal:
- Skill-Based Training: We offer comprehensive computer classes and music classes for visually impaired children, aiming to empower them with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate and utilize technology effectively and know our own limits.
- Basic Life Skills: The motive is to focus on skills that empower blind individuals to live independently, navigate their surroundings, and perform daily tasks effectively. The skills are Personal Hygiene Care, Kitchen Skills, Clothing Care, Smartphone Training, and Mobility Training.
- Experience Sharing Program: This inspiring experience-sharing program features an esteemed guest to provide children with a broader view of the world and give them the techniques they need to overcome problems and look forward to a bright future.
- Interaction Program: In collaboration with other organizations, the children of Equity Nepal interact with other children. We focus on collaboration that brings together resources and skills to meet the needs of the blind community.
How does it help me transition from high school?
Equity Nepal has a very important responsibility, in its capacity as an organization, to organize activities and projects that are geared towards assisting visually impaired children in Nepal.
We create events and projects so that visually impaired children receive the same chances as their sighted peers and are assisted in reaching their full potential. The following is a list of some of the most essential issues that Equity Nepal has accomplished:
On the whole, there are six main parts:
- Computer and Access Technology
- Blindness Skills Development
- Employability Skills
- Transition Planning
- Career Development
- College Preparation
Not only does Equity Nepal prioritise the availability of living and educational facilities for our visually impaired children, but we also place a high value on their overall development to ensure that they are prepared for life even outside of their homes and classrooms.
Every student experiences excitement as well as fear when thinking about the transition from high school to college. Having a visual impairment does slightly increase the difficulty of the task. We provide our students with these steps to facilitate a smoother transition.
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