The aim of the project is:

  • To increase the number of students with disabilities who can use computers and the internet to support their independence.
  • Enable students with disabilities to use several e-services (e.g. register for courses and get course materials) which are available to students without disabilities.
  • Increase the awareness of university and colleges computer laboratory staff and computer instructors in northern region about the importance of teaching how to use computers, the internet, and assistive technologies for people with disabilities.

Subject Area(s):

  • Computer Science and Engineering
 
  • Assistive Technology


Principle Investigator:

Iyad Abu Doush

 

Professor of Computer Science

 

iyad.doush@yu.edu.jo


Unit:

Faculty of Information Technology and Computer Sciences


Period:

02.2016 - 01.2017


Funding Agency:

USAID –FHI360


Partners:

None


Budget:

82,022 JOD


Website:

NA


Outcomes:

The Established laboratory will be used for further training workshops on using computers and the internet by people with disabilities and it will be used by students with disabilities.


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