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Paralympics London 2012

This comprehensive project overview highlights the efforts to provide vocational training in information technology for people with disabilities in Vietnam. Funded by USAID and local partners, the initiative aims to improve educational and employment access for disabled individuals aged 16-35. With 200 students trained annually across three centers, the project focuses on diverse IT courses, career support, and advocacy, resulting in high employment rates for graduates. The program showcases the potential of technology to empower individuals and transform societal perceptions.

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Paralympics London 2012

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  1. Paralympics London 2012

  2. Information Technology Training for People with Disabilities Chengguang Zhao, M.S. Ed., M.A. Chief of Party, Inclusion of Vietnamese with Disabilities ProjectCRS Vietnam  September 11, 2012, Washington, D.C.

  3. Vietnam Background • Population: 86 million • Per capita GDP: $3,400 • People with Disabilities: 6–15% • Primary school participation: 95% • Disabled children enrollment: 30–35% • Disabled youth access to vocational training: 2.5%

  4. Project Objective People with disabilities in Vietnam have equal access to education and employment. • Provide PWD with marketable skills • Transform general public’s views

  5. Program Overview • 5-year project: 2007-2014 • Funders: USAID, CRS and local partners • Geographic areas: Hanoi, Saigon, Da Nang • Two hundred (200) students/year • Three (3) participating vocational training centers • 3,6 or 12-month trainings offered • Key activities: • Student scholarships • Living stipends • Curricula development • Social support & activities

  6. Student Profile Overview • Age range: 16-35 years • 40% female: 60% male • Types of disabilities: • Mobility , Deaf, Blind, Autistic • Recruitment • Disabled people’s organizations • Online forums • High Schools • Alumni networks

  7. Program Outcomes • Graduates: 734 • Basic: 225 • Advanced: 509 • 84% advanced training graduates employed • Companies • Hiring graduates: 150+ • Advising in curriculum development: 30

  8. Why Information Technology? • Range of options suitable to multiple disabilities • IT sector is fast growing • There is Shortage of workers • Diverse job availability • High paying • Prestigious – reduces stigma

  9. Curricula Design • Assess market demand • Employment introductory centers • Business advisory council • Specific employers • Develop curricula • General • Co-design • Include soft skills training

  10. Training courses offered • Programming • General IT management • Graphic Design • Architect Engineer Design • Website Management • IT trainer training for the blind • Short courses on basic IT for blind and deaf

  11. Training Methods • Participatory & Interactive • Hands-on • Group work • Project-based • Online teaching materials • Intensive schedule • Frequent tests • Teach resourcefulness

  12. Additional Student Support • Medical insurance • Psychosocial Support • Social worker • Peer support and social activities • DPO linkage • Professional Mentoring • Housing

  13. Student Placement Activities • CV writing and interview coaching • Exposure visits • Practicum/internships • “Earning while learning” • Awareness raising with employers • Entrepreneurship support

  14. Financial Sustainability • Student and family contribution • Government funding • Fundraising • Income generating activities

  15. Advocacy and Replication • Inclusive classes • Outreach training • Sharing experience other schools • Sharing experience with policy makers

  16. Conclusions • Technology is a powerful tool • Conducting multiple types of market assessments yields best training fit • Limiting specialization important • People with disabilities can learn and work successfully

  17. Thank you! For More Information: Email: cheng.zhao@crs.org

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