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OVERVIEW
EENATPhase I: 1996 – 1998
- Czech Republic
- Hungary
- Lithuania
- Poland, and
- Slovak Republic
Phase II: 1999 – 2000
- Phase I countries +
- Estonia
- Latvia
- Romania
Baltic Regional Activities: 2000 -
CHINA INITIATIVE
2002: Request from China 2003: Survey + site visit 2004: US Study-tour/Schools2005: US Study-tour/Colleges2005 – present: Training
9 Schools for the Blind from cities of Beijing, Guangzhou, Fuyang, Nanjing, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Tianjin, and Zibo
We also support 3 Colleges of Special Education from cities of Beijing, Changchun, and Shanghai
ON-NET
Launched in Thailand in 1998
Regional Center created in 1999
Countries involved:
-Cambodia
-Indonesia
-Laos
-Malaysia
-Philippines
-Thailand
-Vietnam
-Myanmar
OUTCOMES OF PHASE I
Total # of students: 274Total # of teacher trainees: 38Total # of countries: 43
IP graduates and Phase II work:- Sabriye Tenberken: 1987-1988/Germany- Pawel Wdowik: 1989-1990/Poland- Maria Kyriacou: 1989-1990/Cyprus- Criselda Moonwicha: 1990-1991/Philippines- Winit Moonwichas: 1990-1991/Thailand- Karina Gatto: 1990-1991/Argentina- Vitas Purlys: 1991-1992/Lithuania- Andrey Kotchetkov: 1991-1992/Russia- Viraj Sritulandond: 1991-1992/Thailand- Attila Varro: 1991-1992/Hungary- Hongmei Xu: 1992-1993/China- Tamas Babinzski: 1993-1994/Hungary- Daniela Dimitrova: 1993-1994/Bulgaria- Karolina Caran: 1994-1995/Poland- Victor Tsaran: 1994-1995/Ukraine- Min Zhu: 1995-1996/China- Julius Braimah: 1995-1996/Ghana- Rastislav Gulasa: 1996-1997/Slovak Republic- Martin Kocan: 1996-1997/Slovak Republic- Maria Sorolla: 1996-1997/Spain- Silatul Rahim Bin Dahman: 1988-1989/Malaysia
SCHOOL YEAR # OF GRADUATES
1985 – 1986 10
1986 – 1987 9
1987 – 1988 15
1988 – 1989 33
1989 – 1990 35
1990 – 1991 41
1991 – 1992 42
1992 – 1993 34
1993 –1994 22
1994 – 1995 21
1995 – 1996 14
1996 – 1997 21
1997 –1998 11
1998 - 1999 9
TRANSITION TO PHASE II
• WHY: The Context – Eastern Europe – Mid-90’s
• OPPORTUNITY: Open Society Institute/NY
• WHO: Blind Consumers, Schools, Teachers, Parents
• HOW: Building a Collaborative Network
• RESULTS!
EENAT: MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOMPLISHMENT
• Baseline surveys in all countries
• National Level training programs
• Regional training-of-trainers programs
• Regional research/evaluation activity
• National level access technology innovations
• 19 country regional conference and electronic proceedings
• Publication series:
- Yes, I Can (1998)
- Yes, They Can (1999)
- Yes, We Can (2000)
• Regional electronic discussion list
• # of beneficiaries
ON-NET EFFORTSCOUNTRY LOCAL ORGANIZATION
THAILAND Christian Foundation f/t Blind in Thailand
Foundation f/t Employment Promotion of the Blind
Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University
Thailand Association for the Blind
Asia-Pacific Development Centre on Disability
Bangkok School for the Blind
Foundation for the Blind in Thailand
National Rehabilitation Centre for the Blind
The Rehabilitation & Education for the Blind
The Special Education Center, Region 7
VIETNAM Nguyen Dinh Chieu School for the Blind – Ho Chi Minh City
Nguyen Dinh Chieu School for the Blind Children – Hanoi
Nguyen Dinh Chieu Special School for the Blind – Danang
Nhat Hong School for the Blind
National Institute for Educational Strategies & Curriculum
Sao Mai Computer Center for the Blind
Vietnam Blind Association – Hanoi
Vietnam Blind Association – Ho Chi Minh City
Danang University of Education
National Early Childhood Teacher Training College #3
National Training College for Early Childhood Teachers #1
The General Science Library of Ho Chi Minh City
The Ho Chi Minh City University of Pedagogy
Vietnam National University HCMC
ON-NET EFFORTSCOUNTRY LOCAL ORGANIZATION
CAMBODIA The Association of the Blind in Cambodia
Krousar Thmey
INDONESIA Mitra Netra Foundation
LAOS National Rehabilitation Centre f/t Blind
MALAYSIA Malaysian Association f/t Blind
St. Nicholas f/t Blind
MYANMAR Myanmar Christian Fellowship of the Blind
PHILIPPINES ATRIEV
Resources for the Blind
Department of Education, Culture, & Sports
CBM SE Asia & Pacific Regional Office
IBM Philippines
National Computer Center
National Computer Institute
National Vocational Rehabilitation Center
Philippine Blind Union
Philippine National School for the Blind
Sisters of Christian Charity
Systems Technology, Inc.
The World Bank, Manila Office
CHINA INIATIVE: OVERVIEW
• BACKGROUND: Principals’ visit in 2000 – request from China in 2002
• GOALS:
- Improve the use of technology in selected schools with the of having these schools serve as model programs to assist other schools in their region
- To develop an effective network for individuals and organizations participating in the program with the overall goal of self-sufficiency within five-years, and
- To assist two or three colleges/universities who have demonstrated an interest in accepting qualified blind students into existing programs and departments with the long-range goal of these programs serving as models for other colleges and universities in China
• APPROACH: Annual training – training materials – info sharing
• FUNDS: Formerly John Milton Society for the Blind/NY
• WORK TO DATE: US Study-tours, Training, Conference, Discussion list, Translation of 2 books into Chinese
3 PERSPECTIVES:
STUDENT-CONSUMER-REGIONAL TRAINER
Story from an International Program Graduate:
Silatul Rahim Bin Dahman/Malaysia
1988 – 1989 Phase I (Philadelphia)
to
ON-NET Trainer Phase II (SE Asia region)