Technology

Access technology software: adapting computers for people with sight problems

Summary: This intermediate level course provides in-depth, practical experience in the use of screen readers and screen magnifiers.

• Description
• Learning objectives
• Who should attend?
• Course presenters
• Cost
• Date and location
• Contact us

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Description

This one-day course aims to provide in-depth, practical experience in the use of screen readers and screen magnifiers. These are two essential tools for providing blind and partially sighted people access to personal computers.

Get lots of hands-on experience using specialist software and hardware with the opportunity to tailor the day to your specific needs and interests in this area.

Learning objectives

At the end of the training, you will be able to:

1. adapt personal computers for access by people who are blind or partially sighted

2. control a PC without using a mouse

3. use screen reading software to operate a computer (Jaws, Hal and Supernova)

4. use screen magnification software to operate a computer (ZoomText, Lunar and Supernova).

Who should attend?

This is an intermediate level course aimed at blind and partially sighted people or those who work with blind and partially sighted people. It is open to professionals and private individuals of all ages. It will be of particular interest to people working in employment, education, and community settings.

Course presenters

• Andy White, RNIB Technology Officer
• John Clarke, RNIB Technology Officer

Cost

£130.00 - a light lunch and refreshments are provided.

Date and location

We are sorry that the course on Friday 14 November 2008 in Bristol has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Please contact us to register your interest.

Contact us

Lucy Newall or Ann Marshall
RNIB South West
10 Stillhouse Lane
Bedminster
Bristol BS3 4EB
Tel: 0117 953 7750
Fax: 0117 953 7751
Email: RNIBSouthWest@rnib.org.uk

See our course administration and booking conditions.

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Content author: RNIBSouthWest@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 20/11/2008 11:13