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Computers can make a world of difference to learning.
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Computers can assist with employment and leisure opportunities for people with disabilities.
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Computers often need to be adapted before many people can take advantage of their full enabling potential.
Accessible Computing on a Low Budget
(All sessions from 10.00 - 16.00)
Course Content
This course will cover a range of low and no cost solutions, including an in depth look at accessibility features already built into to Windows and standard application software. You will be introduced to a selection of free utilities and downloads, along with a range of commercial software solutions, all of which cost under £100. Many of these features contribute to 'reasonable adjustments' required by the DDA
- THE ICT HUB ARE OFFERING THIS COURSE FREE OF CHARGE TO VCS ORGANISATIONS AND CIRCUIT RIDERS.
At the end of this course you will be familiar with:
- Simple, practical adjustments to computers for safer, easier and more comfortable use.
- Easy to implement 'reasonable adjustments' to comply with DDA and SENDA legislation.
- Key issues for people with physical, sensory and reading or writing impairments.
- A wide range of free and low-cost solutions (all under £100)
- The tools to teach others how to access basic accessibility options.
The course consists of a seminar interlinked with hands-on sessions. There will be an explanation and demonstration of "low cost and no cost" solutions, including:
- Dealing with keyboard difficulties
- Mouse enhancementd and alternatives
- Packages to help dyslexia and literacy difficulties
- Visual impairment solutions
Dates and venues
- South East 21st September. Leatherhead
- West Midlands 2nd October Warwick
- London 8th November N7
- East Midlands 15th November Leicester
- North East 1st February Newcastle
For further information, costings and availabilties, contact Julia Taylor