OUR VISION

BREAKING BARRIERS ACHIEVING ACCESSIBILITY

At the Xavier's Resource Centre for the Visually Challenged (XRCVC) we work towards creating an enabling environment to facilitate the development of an inclusive society both at the micro as well as the macro levels thereby providing equal opportunities for holistic growth for the visually challenged.

Features

The expanded facilities of the XRCVC were officially inaugurated on 23 November 2005. This replaced a much smaller resource unit, which had been operational since September 2003. These facilities have been set up to provide state of the art support to the visually challenged students as well as to expand and increase their accessibility and reach. Since the inception of the XRCVC there has been a manifold increase in the number of visually challenged students on the college rolls. This number is expected to rise further in the coming years.

The centre is equipped with state of the art software and hardware, which facilitate ease of learning and studying for the visually challenged. The software and hardware support available at the centre include the following:

1. JAWS or Job Access With Speech - a screen reading software that reads aloud all computer application, enabling students to access and use the computer.
2. MAGic - a screen magnifying tool that enables persons with low vision to successfully access the computer.
3. Shree–Lipi Braille - Indian language Braille translation software.
4. Kurzweil 1000 OCR - reading software to enable the user to scan printed material and have it read out and edited through the computer. This material can then be transcribed into Braille.
5. Open Book – OCR software for blind developed by Freedom Scientific
6. Talking Typing Teacher Software – a specialized software to teach typing skills
7. Speaking Spelling - a specialized spelling tutor.
8. Mountbatten MB Pro - a talking electronic Brailler that provides Braille output of diagrams like maps and graphs.
9. Index 4X4 PRO Braille Embosser - a heavy duty Braille Embosser which can print Braille books from electronic sources.
10. SARA - (Scanning and Reading Appliance) – this can scan any printed material and read it aloud.
11. Prisma - a closed circuit camera device to help low vision users see printed and other materials on a television monitor in a magnified form.
12. Camera Mouse – a low cost CCTV system developed in India.
13. Zoom Ex and Eye Pal – an instant photo scanner that allows for printed material to be magnified and read out almost instantaneously.
14. KNFB Mobile reader – OCR software for Mobile phone.
15. Talking Scientific Calculator – all the scientific and higher mathematics operations spoken out.
16. ADF Scanner – an Epson scanner for rapid and automatic scanning of pages.
17. MacBook Pro – an excellent and advanced notebook from Apple which has in-built screen reader called Voice Over.
18. Ruby - a useful portable video magnifier for low vision person with excellent features.
19. Angel - a multipurpose portable digital device having facilities of daisy player, voice recorder, music and FM player and e-book reader, etc.
20. Illuminitated Magnifier and different types of lenses and hand-held magnifiers.
21. Low vision aids - a range of magnifiers and lenses.
22. Daisy players hardwares like victor stream, buddy, etc.
23. Various digital recorders and mp3 players
24. Different talking devices
25. Various educational material for blind and games for the blind.

XRCVC Membership

XRCVC services are open to any visually challenged persons. If you are interested in seeking a membership to access our services please download the form below.

For Mumbai Members: Please downloads the form, fill in the same and courier it across along with a copy of your disability certificate and two passport size photographs

For Non-Mumbai Members: Please download the form, email us at members@xrcvc.org the duly filled in form along with an e-copy of your disability certificate and one photograph.

Your membership will be confirmed on receipt of your form via email and allocation of a membership number to you.

Download XRCVC membership form