ADOLL: A EUROPEAN UNION PROJECT FOR TEACHING SPANISH, RUSSIAN AND ENGLISH THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Abstract

ADOLL is a European project which addresses gaps in the language learning resources for the blind and visually impaired. In particular, the project deals with the creation of a multilingual online applica-tion for language learning accessible to unsighted and partially sighted computer users. The purpose of this application is to enable learners with sight problems to acquire basic language competences in three world languages: Spanish, Russian and English. It is intended to be used by adult users (aged 16 years or older). The critical issue of the development is to ensure compliance of the innovative e-learning ap-plication with the international accessibility standards. Therefore special attention is paid to the issue of compatibility of the e-learning platform with the assistive devices widely used by the blind and visually impaired