CapeTownMagazine.com

‘World’s First’ Apple Training Centre for the Blind ...

For Moments of Joy. Follow our social channels
for useful news, daily local champions
 
072 350 2062
Ideas Cartel, The Old Foundry, 1 Sand Hill Road, Green Point
www.capetownmagazine.com/subscribe
now@capetownmagazine.com
CapeTownMag
CapeTownMagazine.com
capetownmag

‘World’s First’ Apple Training Centre for the Blind in Worcester

A one-of-a-kind modern technology hub for the visually impaired in the Western Cape

Kaleidoscope (previously known as the Institute for the Blind) has launched the first-ever technology centre for the blind in Worcester, Western Cape. The blind-friendly training centre – which officially opened in June 2016 – is believed to be the first of its kind in the world and is aimed at empowering the blind and visually impaired with employability skills for the open labour market.

The hub will be equipped with modern Apple technology equipment and software – think iPhones, IPads, Mac Book Airs and Mac Minis – resulting in Kaleidoscope being the first organisation in Africa to empower the blind and partially sighted through the most recent Apple touch screen and touch type technologies.

Kaleidoscope wishes to create an environment that is accessible and affordable to all, equipping the blind and visually impaired with inexpensive tools and training that will help them better their skill set and prepare them to enter the job market and become economically active.

The centre’s training will focus on using technology for both personal (Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp) and business (email, Safari/web browsing and analytics) use where all training modules will begin with the basics of Voiceover (the Apple accessibility tool for the blind). Students will also be educated on both iOS and the latest Apple Mac operating system, and will also be exposed to the latest enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) applications. The aim is to empower and upskill at least 400 students in the first year of the centre opening.

What’s more, Kaleidoscope will also engage with the corporate sector to help and ensure the placement of those attending the training centre and will furthermore support the employee as well as the employer to ensure effective work and training placement.

Pioneer School | 20 Adderley Street | Worcester | Cape Town

---

---

Use our events section for an up-to-date overview of happenings in Cape Town. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter and if you have a smartphone, add m.capetownmagazine.com to your home screen for quick access on the go!

Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, join our Google+ circle, connect with us on LinkedIn, check out our photos on Instagram and follow our Pinterest boards for updates on what’s happening in and around the Mother City.

Cape Town Events Calendar
March 2024
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31

Big Cook Little Cook Makers LandingWhat's on at the V&A Waterfront during ...

Easter egg hunts, live shows, kids market, vinyl fair + 5 more

Esther Mahlangu, A Retrospective at Iziko MuseumOnce-in-a-lifetime exhibition of Esther ...

On from February to August 2024; 100+ artworks

Cannibisters 2024Cape Town’s very own cannabis club, ...

Now with over 90 strains of weed and The Serenity Room

Mischu eggs benedict Weekends are for mischu

Where else do you get breakfast under R100 in Sea Point?

Harringtons Cocktail Lounge District SixFridays at East City's Harrington Street

Bar hop in one building, from happy hour to live music

Off-road adventure at Scootours BanhoekBest day ever? Monster Mountain ...

Scootours Banhoek has scooters, vine bikes and archery

Escape rooms Cape TownPossibly the best escape room in the ...

HintHunt’s Marble is being called “the king of escape rooms”

Bamboo Plant Power plant based healthy takeaways Netflix and chill & office lunch are ...

From mushroom burgers and loaded fries to “sticky wings”

Amina Boutique Hotel You can now book out this entire hotel ...

Infrared sauna, pool, special art, stunning rooms

Cederkloof Botanical outdoor jacuzziWe just found our next place for a ...

Cederkloof: Cottages with jacuzzi + house with pizza oven

Woodstock Brewery burgersA brewery with food specials for every ...

Burgers, schnitzels + curry specials at Woodstock Brewery

GiveawaysTravel Tips