RP marks opening of first call center for blind
By Melvin G. Calimag © Manila Bulletin, Philippines — The country’s first call center that employs only blind persons has begun its formal operations, marking an important milestone in the struggle of disabled persons to cross the digital divide. The call center, comprised of eight training rooms and three desks dedicated for outbound calls, is a project of the Adaptive Technology for Rehabilitation, Integration, and Empowerment of the Visually Impaired (ATRIEV). It was funded mainly by the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Digital Opportunity Center (ADOC)…. READ ARTICLE