The Higher Education for Persons With Special Needs (HEPSN) wing of Andhra Loyola College (ALC), Vijayawada, in collaboration with EnAble India, Bengaluru, organised a day-long workshop on digital accessibility for persons with low vision.

As many as 20 participants, including government employees, corporate professionals, job seekers and students benefitted by the programme. The training was conducted by Senior Executive, Enable India Y. Rajesh, along with trainers Keerthan Kumar, Bhuvaneswari and Nagababu.

The participants received hands-on training in Android and Windows accessibility features, including screen magnification, font enlargement, high-contrast display, dark mode, screen readers, cursor enhancement and other assistive technologies designed to improve digital access for education, employment and daily life.

Mohamad Abbas, a B.Tech graduate seeking employment, said the workshop enhanced his confidence in using accessibility tools that would help him perform better in competitive examinations and the workplace, while Rama Satyanarayana from the Bhimavaram Collectorate noted that the practical sessions introduced him to several accessibility features that would improve his efficiency and reduce eye strain while handling official work.

G. V. Lakshmi Priya, a senior accountant in the Department of Telecommunications, said the training enabled her to customise digital devices for more comfortable and productive office work. Similarly, Yerra Naidu, from the Agriculture Department, Srikakulam, said the workshop demonstrated how assistive technology can empower persons with low vision to work more independently and confidently.

The participants appreciated the practical nature of the programme and exuded confidence that the newly acquired digital skills would enhance their academic, professional and personal lives.

Published – July 19, 2026 01:04 am IST