Assistive technologies training in the Caribbean

A partnership between COL and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States has improved 50 educators’ capacity to evaluate, select and use assistive technologies as instructional support for students with special requirements. Participants from seven Caribbean countries and territories gathered with leaders and senior members of their ministries for a virtual graduation ceremony.

The training focused on technologies that are accessible and affordable, to avoid widening existing inequalities. Ms Jessica Jacobie, from Saint Lucia, shared her experience as a Vision Education Support Teacher who is herself visually impaired.