VOSAP volunteers in the US have exposure and experience as what courses are offered in Assistive Technology area, Accessibility audit etc. and VOSAP extended help to GTU (Gujarat Technology University) who represents 450 colleges of Gujarat in coming up with suitable courses in this area to create career opportunities in the field related to disability sector.
MoU was signed between GTU, LD Engineering college and VOSAP on Dec 16 2019 by Dr Navin Sheth and Dr R K Gajjar, Principal of LDCE to create capacity, supply of skilled manpower in the AT area. Voice of SAP is extremely encouraged and looking forward to working closely with the task force team of GTU and LDCE.
The VOSAP team worked with the Principal of L. D. College of Engineering, Dr Rajulben Gajjar and team to develop InCA Tech (Innovation Challenge in Assistive Tech) which was launched on Dec 13 2019 in presence of Technical Director of Govt of Gujarat Dr Pandya and SSIP (Student Startup and Innovation Policy) head Shri Hiranmay ji. Under this program, students will be supported financially for developing product prototypes in Assistive Technology. Several buildings in L D Engineering college have been upgraded with ramp, lift etc. and as next step, management is working on ensuring accessible toilet in every building.
