National Health Academy Students Visit NMITC for Awareness and Training Session
ISLAMABAD, October 29, 2026: Students from the National Health Academy, Islamabad, visited the National Mobility and Independence Training Centre (NMITC), operating under the Directorate General of Special Education (DGSE), for an awareness and training session focused on mobility, assistive technology and recreational activities for persons with visual impairments. During the visit, students were introduced to orientation and mobility techniques, including the proper use of the white cane to facilitate safe and independent movement. They also received an introduction to computer skills and assistive technologies, particularly screen reading software such as JAWS and NVDA, along with accessible mobile applications used by persons with visual impairments. The session also highlighted recreational and indoor gaming activities, including Ludo, chess and playing cards. Students were further introduced to blind cricket, gaining an understanding of how players with visual impairments participate in the sport. The visit provided students with valuable insights into the abilities, independence and everyday experiences of persons with visual impairments, while promoting greater awareness of accessibility, inclusion and the role of assistive technologies. The initiative reflects DGSE's continued efforts to promote disability awareness, inclusive practices and greater understanding of the needs and capabilities of persons with visual impairments.