Swiss Federation of the Blind and Visually Impaired
Swiss Federation of the Blind and Visually Impaired
ICC 2010 is a very special opportunity to learn how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Assistive Technologies (AT) enrich the life of blind and partially sighted people.
Students from about 15 European countries will enjoy plenty of opportunities for intercultural activities, communication and networking, planning for future studying and job integration, fun and leisure activities.
Come and get involved!
Two events for students aged
Handling ICT and AT have become a prerequisite for blind and partially sighted persons for inclusion in education, vocational training, leisure, culture, politics, … Skills in handling ICT and AT in the information society with a growing awareness for accessibility became a key success factor.
ICC’s focus is on making use of ICT in the best way for
ICC is an incentive to acquire the skills needed for your own future!
ICC is international, a unique occasion to enjoy yourself and to get the feeling of being part of a greater international community of colleagues with similar interests.
Based on your needs and previous knowledge you are invited to select from a list of more than 20 workshops (3 or 6 hours each), e.g. focusing on
National co-ordinators will support you in putting together your individual workshop programme for the week.
ICC is fun! Enjoy fascinating and challenging activities you never thought of – together with peers from all around the world!
The language used at the camp is English. Having good skills in speaking English is absolutely necessary to benefit from the programme.
The general participation fee, covering all expenses for the week, will not exceed € 400 per participant (travel costs are not included).
Participants enjoy the training and supervision by professionals coming from universities, schools and special organisations from all over Europe.
A trainer : participant ratio of 1 : 2 – that also applies to the varied leisure time programme (days out, swimming, games etc.) – guarantees individual support.
All equipment, including individual AT, will be made available on site.
ICC is managed by the International Association ICC, a non profit organisation with national co-ordinators in more than 30 countries.
Each year one partner acts as the Host of ICC.
ICC ’10 in Kastri, Athens, Greece is organised in co-operation with:
Interested blind and partially sighted students should contact their National Co-ordinator for further information and application.
http://www.icc-camp.info