Pune Visually Impaired Students Ace SSC Exams Independently Without Scribes
Two visually impaired students from Pune, Sanath Deshpande and Shourya Gawli, successfully completed their Maharashtra SSC board examinations independently, breaking the traditional reliance on scribes. Instead of having answers written for them, both students utilized assistive technology and extensive typing training to type their responses directly. Sanath achieved an impressive score of 91 percent, while Shourya secured 73.8 percent. Their families supported this decision to foster independence, despite facing some societal opposition. Shourya learned typing through the Niwant Andh Mukta Vikasalaya and preferred self-study with Braille books to ensure his marks reflected his individual effort. Sanath began using screen-reading software like NVDA in eighth grade, aided by tactile learning tools developed by his mother. The story highlights the potential for visually impaired students to succeed autonomously when provided with accessible devices and appropriate training. Uma Badve, founder of the institute that helped Shourya, emphasized the importance of offering independent examination opportunities. This achievement challenges existing assumptions about the capabilities of visually impaired learners and advocates for better accessibility in educational systems.
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Pune Visually Impaired Students Ace SSC Exams Independently Without Scribes
Two visually impaired students from Pune, Sanath Deshpande and Shourya Gawli, successfully completed their Maharashtra SSC board examinations independently, breaking the traditional reliance on scribes. Instead of having answers written for them, both students utilized assistive technology and extensive typing training to type their responses directly. Sanath achieved an impressive score of 91 percent, while Shourya secured 73.8 percent. Their families supported this decision to foster independence, despite facing some societal opposition. Shourya learned typing through the Niwant Andh Mukta Vikasalaya and preferred self-study with Braille books to ensure his marks reflected his individual effort. Sanath began using screen-reading software like NVDA in eighth grade, aided by tactile learning tools developed by his mother. The story highlights the potential for visually impaired students to succeed autonomously when provided with accessible devices and appropriate training. Uma Badve, founder of the institute that helped Shourya, emphasized the importance of offering independent examination opportunities. This achievement challenges existing assumptions about the capabilities of visually impaired learners and advocates for better accessibility in educational systems.
The Indian Express