Syllabus
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Course Code: MSE-204 Course Name: Application of advanced technology and persons with visual impairment |
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| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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| 1 | Introduction to Technology for the Visually Impaired 1.1 Historical perspective of assistive technology in the rehabilitation of persons with visual impairment 1.2 Concept, need and importance of assistive technology with specific reference to the Indian context 1.3 Types of Assistive Technologies 1.4 Special roles of technology for facilitating empowerment of persons with visual impairment 1.5 Hardware, software, cybernetics and systems, with special reference to persons with visual impairment- an overview |
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| 2 | Technological Devices– Traditional and Modern for the Education of the Visually Impaired 2.1 Writing Technologies: Braille Slates of different types, Brailler– mechanical and electrical, computers with screen readers and computer-based screen magnifiers and screen readers for Indian languages, Braille Note takers and Smart Brailler 2.2 Reading Technologies: Braille, Refreshable Braille Displays, Stand-Alone reading machines, OCR systems, scanner/ camera-based OCR systems, Indian languages scanning software and Text to Speech (TTS), screen readers for phones and tablets, Smart Phone and DAISY players 2.3 Technology for Mathematics and Science Education: Abacus, Taylor Frame, Geo Kit, measuring tapes-- strengths and limitations; softwares for accessing Mathematics and Science text, hardwares and softwares for making Science Lab accessible: Automatic Stir Station (hardware), Drop Counter( hardware), Sci-Voice (software),Talking Interferential Therapy Machine( hardware), Talking Lab Quest and Talking Logger 2.4 Braille Production Technologies: Sterotyping Machines- mechanical and electrical, Braille translation software with special reference to Indian languages, embossers and printers, Braille labeling systems, tactile diagrams and graphics production devices 2.5 Critical analysis of the devices mentioned under Unit 2.1 to 2.4 in the context of theIndian situation |
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| 3 | Technologies for Facilitating Independent Living for Persons with Visual Impairment 3.1 Mobility Devices: canes - rigid, collapsible, folding and Smart Canes; Global Positioning Systems (GPS), ultra sonic devices, vibrating technologies 3.2 Fitness and Health: Thermometer - tactile and audio, Talking Blood Glucose Meter, Talking Blood Pressure Device, Talking Medcenter Pill Organizer System, Talking Pedometer, weighing machine- Braille and Talking 3.3 Recreational Devices - Chess Board, playing cards, adapted Ludo and Snakes and Ladders, adapted Scrabble, adapted puzzles, Talking Chess, audio Cricket Ball and audio Football, adapted Table Tennis/ Show Down, Goleball, adapted Volley Ball 3.4 Home management Devices: audible/ vibratory Liquid Level Indicator, Talking Measuring Cup, Talking Food Thermometer, Talking Kitchen Scale, Talking Microwave Oven, Talking Timer, Braille and Talking Alarm Clocks and Watches, Needle Threader 3.5 Critical analysis of devices mentioned under Unit 3.1 to 3.4 |
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| 4 | Employment-related Technologies for the Visually Impaired 4.1 Braille Shorthand Machine 4.2 Dictaphone 4.3 Dictation Software 4.4 Application of screen reading technologies for promoting/ diversifying employmentopportunities 4.5 Making workplaces and available workshop equipment and other machinesaccessible to persons with visual impairment– Guidelines and Principles |
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| 5 | Procurement and Assessment of Technological Devices for Persons with Visual
Impairment 5.1 Sources of availability and maintenance of technology devices 5.2 Resource mobilization for procurement of devices 5.3 ADIP scheme of the Government of India, Department of Empowerment of Personswith Disabilities 5.4 Parameters for assessing efficacy/ suitability of devices in the Indian context 5.5 Recent trends in research on technology for visually impaired |
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