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Bridge the Gap: 15-Day Skill-Building Program for Individuals with Visual Impairment

Posted on August 2025

Bridge the Gap: 15-Day Skill-Building Program for Individuals with Visual Impairment

Sarthak Educational Trust - Empowering Person with Disability

Sarthak Educational Trust is a Non-Government Organization working towards the empowerment of people with disability. The great journey of Sarthak began with a batch of 8 blind students in Delhi, and now through its 25 Skill Building Centers across India, Sarthak has trained and placed more than 36,000+ and 26,000+ PwDs respectively. In addition, 2,670 and 500 children with disability have been rehabilitated through its Early Intervention and Inclusive Education initiatives.

What This Program Offers

This free-of-cost bridge course focuses on three key areas many of us seek to strengthen:

  1. Functional English
    • Everyday communication in English
    • Resume and application writing
    • Interview conversations and professional email writing
  2. Computer Skills with Accessibility
    • Using screen readers like NVDA and JAWS
    • Basics of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
    • Browsing the internet safely, using job search platforms and LinkedIn
  3. Soft Skills & Practical Knowledge
    • Grooming and workplace conduct
    • Time management, confidence building, and handling feedback
    • Awareness about financial literacy, digital security, and accessibility

How the Training Works

  • Delivered by experienced trainers sensitive to the needs of VI learners
  • Interactive sessions including group discussions and mock interviews
  • Hands-on practice using assistive technologies
  • Materials shared in accessible formats and screen-reader-friendly documents

Who Can Join?

  • 18–35 years old, visually impaired or low vision
  • Completed at least Class 10 (preferably)
  • Looking to enhance confidence, digital literacy, and English skills

Where & How

The program is available in multiple cities through Sarthak Centres, and can also be accessed online. Sessions are designed to be interactive, inclusive, and screen-reader-friendly.

💬 Want to Learn More or Enroll?

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We’re not promising job placements. But we offer something just as important—the tools and confidence to take your next step, wherever it may lead. Every skill you build here opens a new door—towards independence, inclusion, and self-assurance.