The computer classes organized by HNM Hue City have created a basic foundation for the visually impaired to master technology.

Often suffering from neck and shoulder pain due to office work, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hue (Phuoc Vinh ward, Thuan Hoa district) went online to find a reputable massage address to relieve the pain. Clicking on the Binh Minh blind massage website, information about the address, contact phone number, service packages and promotions that she needed were clearly displayed. After learning more, realizing that this was a reputable address, Ms. Hue contacted and chose a suitable massage package to care for and restore her health.

She said: “For a long time, my friends have been spreading the word about the addresses of massage facilities that provide health care. This time, I was very surprised because when searching online, the information about massage services for the visually impaired is very diverse, friendly and complete. Thanks to websites and social networking addresses, I can easily find a suitable massage package.”

As a pioneer in this field, Mr. Nguyen Viet Thuong, co-founder and also the individual who directly created and operated the website system and Facebook channel of Binh Minh blind massage facility, said: “Currently, through social networks, many customers will easily search for service information when needed. I have proactively created and operated Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Website as well as used AI technology to build an image, increasing opportunities to reach customers. Thanks to that, the blind employees at the facility have more jobs, and their income is increasingly stable.”

Mr. Le Van Loc, Chairman of the Association of the Blind (HNM) of Hue City, said: “For more than 8 years, computer classes for the blind have been actively implemented by the Centerfor Education and Career Guidance for Blind Children (under the HNM of Hue City). In addition to Mr. Thuong, there are many other individuals such as Ms. Nguyen Thi Yen Anh and Mr. Nguyen Hoang Tu who are proficient in using technology to work and earn their own income through office work or running YouTube channels, online businesses, etc. These are all former students from the Center's computer classes.”

According to the representative of HNM Hue City, with the intermediate class alone, the duration of more than 250 lessons has helped students access computers through the support of Jaws voice support software. With this basic foundation, students will have solid knowledge to continue to access and master computers. Along with that, training courses to improve skills with technology are also regularly organized by HNM City. Mr. Loc added: “In 2024, the Association opened two training courses to update knowledge on applying digital technology for 30 young officials and members and a training course on applying artificial intelligence in digital marketing for 32 officials and members. These are all practical courses, extremely necessary equipment, especially in the era of the 4.0 industrial revolution and the current digital technology era”.

In 2025, HNM Hue City will continue to implement vocational training and education associated with sustainable employment after training for members. “In addition to striving to open 3-4 vocational training classes for 65-70 students, we will actively prepare for the vocational skills competition in 2025, especially focusing on improving IT skills for the blind in this competition. These will be necessary impetus to support the blind to better integrate into the community, become self-sufficient in income and gradually improve the quality of life,” said Mr. Loc.

Article and photos: MAI HUE

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