Egypt to launch 2 diplomas on visual impairment in partnership with Western Michigan University

CAIRO – 13 November 2024: Ataa Fund, affiliated with the Ministry of Social Solidarity, and Baseera Foundation signed Wednesday a cooperation protocol to launch two diplomas on visual impairment that will be delivered by Nile University in partnership with Western Michigan University.

 

The diplomas aim for qualifying individuals to empower the visually impaired on the educational and social level, enabling them to better integrate in society. One is the "Visual Impairment Specialist" diploma, and the other is the "Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist" diploma.

The programmes will be delivered in either the English or the Arabic language. As for the field training part, it will take place in Baseera Foundation, other foundations and schools accommodating visually impaired students.

Scholarships will be offered by "Ataa" specialized in funding the disabled, and graduates will be qualified to apply for certification from the American Accreditation Association (AAA).  For more queries: contact the Nile University's Continuing Education School on 01015000820 or via email nusce@nu.edu.eg.