The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NMSBVI) faced a crucial challenge in efficiently managing student information and streamlining user interactions within a web application.
Student Information Management System for New Mexico School
Client Location
United States
Industry
Public Sector
Solutions
Data Management & Data Engineering
Technologies
Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, JS, jQuery, PostgreSQL
Client Overview
The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NMSBVI) is dedicated to providing quality education and services that help students become independent and productive members of the community. The school is governed by a board of regents, focusing specifically on supporting students with visual impairments.
Challenges
NMSBVI needed an efficient web application to manage student information and streamline several processes, including user management, approval of educational resources, and handling resource requests for visually impaired students. They also required the system to comply with accessibility standards to ensure that all users, regardless of ability, could interact with the application effectively.
Manual Reporting Processes
Managing diverse student data efficiently.
Accessibility
Ensuring accessibility compliance to cater to visually impaired users.
Streamline Operations
Streamlining order requests for resources like textbooks and equipment.
Solution
Intellectyx collaborated with NMSBVI to develop a comprehensive web application tailored to meet the school's specific needs while prioritizing accessibility and data collection.
Key Features of the Solution:
- User Management: Enabled management of multiple users responsible for collecting and filling in student information, with role-based access controls to facilitate effective collaboration among different entities.
- Accessibility Compliance: Designed the application to be fully accessible for visually impaired users. Features included screen reader compatibility, keyboard navigation, and alternative text for images, ensuring all users can benefit from the platform.
- Reporting and Analysis: Provided tools for users to generate reports, schedule data analysis, and download information, streamlining data-driven decision-making processes.
- Resource Management: Included a feature for filling out and processing order requests for resources like textbooks and equipment, ensuring seamless handling of these requests.
- Guides and Resources: Offered users access to a range of resources and guides related to NMSBVI, enhancing their understanding of the school's planned activities and how to use the application effectively.
Results
Upon completion, the new mexico school achieved with the student information management system:
- Enhanced Accessibility: By meeting accessibility standards, the application ensured that visually impaired users could effectively use the platform, promoting inclusivity and reaching a broader audience.
- Streamlined Resource Management: The order request feature led to a more seamless and organized process for managing resources, improving efficiency for both students and staff.
- Higher User Satisfaction: A user-friendly interface with accessibility features resulted in greater user satisfaction, fostering higher engagement and interaction with the platform.
- Effective Data Management: The solution enabled the effective and secure collection and maintenance of student information, contributing to improved operational efficiency.
