Philippines

DAISY training for trainers of Autism and Low Vision in Philippines

DAISY training for trainers
of Autism and Low Vision in Philippines

Manila, Philippines
February 18 - 22, 2008
Conducted by Julius Charles Serrano, Dandy Victa, Donna Hermosura, Lanie Arminio and Mayu Hamada
Supported by Lauro Purcil and Hiroshi Kawamura
Group photo at the DAISY training for trainers of Autism and Low Vision in Philippines
Group photo at the DAISY training for trainers of Autism and Low Vision in Philippines

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The DAISY DTB Production
Training for the Autism Society of the Philippines (ASP) and Low Vision Individuals was organized by Philippines DAISY Network and held at the Legend Villas in Metro Manila, Philippines. The training course was focused on full text and full audio DAISY 2.02 DTB production using Sigtuna DAR 3.

10 participants attended the training. 5 participants from ASP which is an organization focused on the education and welfare of Filipinos with autism spectrum disorders, and 5 low vision individuals from
organizations such as Resources for the Blind
Incorporated (RBI), Department of Education, and
Adaptive Technology for Rehabilitation, Integration,
and Empowerment of the Visually Impaired (ATRIEV).

Report on the Philippines Seminar on DAISY (Digital Accessible Information System)

September 5, 2007
Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippines

DFA Focal Point Training in the Philippines

Manila, The Philippines
March 26 - 30, 20007
Conducted by Julius Serrano and Miki Azuma
Group Photo at Focal Point Training in Philippine
Group photo at Focal Point Training in Philippine

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There were 10 participants including 3 visually impaired in this training representing 7 different organizations. The training was conducted for 5 days at ATRIEV.

This training course focused on NCC only production using MyStudio PC and Sigtuna DAR 3 and full text production using Sigtuna DAR 3.

All of the participants were able to create at least 5 different DTBs during this training. For the final project, all of the participants were able to produce Full Text projects and on the last day of the training, all participants presented their final projects and their action plans.

Philippines Focal Point Establishment

The focal point in the Philippines was established in March 2007.

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