Overbrook-Nippon Network on Educational Technology
The Overbrook-Nippon Network on Educational Technology is a regional initiative that is expanding the use of assistive technology for blind and low vision persons in Southeast Asia to help increase educational access and expand employment opportunities.
The ON-NET program, is a collaborative effort of the Overbrook School for the Blind www.obs.org and The Nippon Foundation www.nippon-foundation.or.jp that serves eight countries in Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam). ON-NET promotes efforts within the participating countries and fosters regional collaboration and information exchange between countries that is creating a regional network of individuals and organizations that are working together to use new developments in information technology to promote education and employment on blind and low vision person..
Information on this website will provide you with:
- General information on the ON-NET program, answer frequently asked questions and direct you to the appropriate persons to secure additional information.
- Provide you will a brief overview of current activities being undertaken by ON-NET project partners and link you to them for additional information.
- Provide you with a quarterly update on project activity
- Help you to know about our discussion lists and lead you to other resources where you can gain additional information.