07/09/2026
𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗪𝗗𝘀! 💻
Build digital skills. Gain confidence. Open new opportunities.
Are you a person with visual impairment who wants to become more independent in using a computer and explore opportunities in employment, freelancing, entrepreneurship, or lifelong learning?
In collaboration with Resources for the Blind, Inc. and Persons with Disability Affairs Office-Baguio City , DICT-CAR proudly presents the SPARK Technical Training in 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙀𝙮𝙚𝙨: 𝙉𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙎 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙙 𝙐𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙉𝙑𝘿𝘼 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙒𝘿𝙨.
This 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 is designed to equip participants with practical digital skills using 𝗡𝗩𝗗𝗔 (𝗡𝗼𝗻𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗸𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀), a free screen reader that enables people with visual impairment to access and use computers independently.
📍 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗨𝗘
Digital Transformation Center (DTC) - Baguio, Post Office Loop, Baguio City
📅 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘
Orientation: September 14, 2026 (Face-to-Face)
Training Proper: September 14–18 and 21–25, 2026 (Face-to-Face)
Online Campaign: September 28–October 7, 2026 (Online)
Graduation: To be announced (Face-to-Face)
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻?
• Understand the importance of digital accessibility and assistive technologies in promoting digital inclusion
• Use NVDA and essential keyboard commands
• Navigate the Windows operating system independently using keyboard shortcuts and screen reader functions
• Access and manage settings, applications, files, and folders using NVDA
• Create, edit, format, save, organize, and print Microsoft Word documents using accessible techniques
• Apply accessibility best practices, including headings, alternative text, accessible fonts, and document accessibility tools
• Use keyboard shortcuts and navigation techniques to improve digital productivity
• Perform basic word processing and document preparation tasks relevant to office and administrative work
• Explore employment, freelancing, and livelihood opportunities involving word processing, transcription, document preparation, and data entry
• Apply digital literacy skills toward employment readiness, entrepreneurship, lifelong learning, and greater independence
𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆?
Open to PWDs in Baguio City, with priority for individuals with visual impairment.
Qualification Requirements:
• Registered PWD in Baguio City
• Resident of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
• At least 16 years old
• Preferably a student or adult with visual impairment
• Individuals with other disabilities may also be considered
• Able to pass an English and Typing Test and interview
• Equipped with a functional laptop and stable internet connection
• Has basic knowledge of the Windows operating system, MS applications, and Google Chrome
🌟𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
Take this opportunity to develop practical computer skills, strengthen your digital independence, and prepare for new opportunities in education, employment, freelancing, and livelihood.
Join us and take your next step toward a more digitally inclusive future!
📌 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://bit.ly/SPARKPWD-2026-CAR
