iOS for the Visually Impaired (VOVI 0840)

This course introduces students to Apple's VoiceOver screen reader to access and use their iOS devices. This course is designed to meet the needs of students who are blind or visually impaired and have limited or no experience using iOS devices with the VoiceOver screen reader, such as iPads and iPhones.
Course code: VOVI 0840
Credits: 0.0
Length: 96.0 hours
Campus: Broadway Broadway
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=VOVI&number=0840

Schedule

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
41518January 1, 2025
to April 30, 2025
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  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: In Person/Online Option
Corbett, Jennifer
41646February 1, 2025
to May 31, 2025
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  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: In Person/Online Option
Corbett, Jennifer
41744March 1, 2025
to June 30, 2025
  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: In Person/Online Option
Corbett, Jennifer

Additional Information

  • Physical layout and care of your iDevice
  • Orientation of the touch screen
  • The VoiceOver Screen Reader
  • Using gestures to control your iDevice
  • Using the on-screen keyboard
  • Using Lock Screen and Home screen
  • Using Notification Centre, Control Center and Applications Switcher
  • Using the Settings Application to control behaviour on the iDevice
  • Using Siri (voice dictation) to control the iDevice and obtain information
  • Using the Notes Application to read/write memos
  • Editing documents
  • Sending and receiving messages
  • Sending and receiving email
  • Managing your contacts
  • Searching the Internet with Safari
  • Making Voice Calls
  • Managing peripherals on your iDevice

For more information about adult programs for visually impaired learners, please call 604.871.7338 or drop by the Broadway campus during regular business hours to speak with the services coordinator for students with disabilities.

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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