Introduction to Assistive Technology for the Visually Impaired (VOVI 0100)
The purpose of this course is to introduce blind and visually impaired students to the range of adaptive technology available to them in their daily lives, at work or at school. The course will enable students to use adaptive classroom equipment and computers more effectively, and so, would be a useful first course for students planning to attend our other courses. Students will also learn enough about adaptive technology and available resources to enable them to make informed choices about what they need to make their lives easier.
Course code: VOVI 0100
Credits: 0.0
Length: 96.0 hours
Campus: Broadway
Broadway
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
Keyboarding speed of 15 wpm minimum or take Basic Keyboarding course concurrently.
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41519 | January 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced) Location: In Person/Online Option | Corbett, Jennifer |
| 41647 | February 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced) Location: In Person/Online Option | Corbett, Jennifer |
| 41745 | March 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced) Location: In Person/Online Option | Corbett, Jennifer |
Additional Information
- Brief history of assistive technology for the visually impaired
- Accessible book formats
- Sources for Accessible books
- DAISY book readers
- Recording devices
- Scanners and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology
- Magnifiers (from hand-held to CCTV) (optional)
- Screen magnification software (optional)
- Screen reader technology (JAWS, NVDA)
- Braille displays and portable note takers (optional)
- Adaptive devices for daily living (high and low tech devices)
- Mathematical aids (talking calculators, abacus)
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.