Assistive Technology and Computer Training for People with Disabilities
TRAC provides training in computers and assistive technology to persons with visual, learning, and physical disabilities. Training is provided in an individualized or small group format, in person or remotely.
Computer Training Topics
- Basic Keyboarding skills/Typing
- Orientation to the Computer
- Basic Operations of Windows (file management and accessory programs)
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint
- Internet
- Macintosh computer
- iPhone and iPad technology
- Android Smartphones with assistive technology
- Chromebook with assistive technology*
- Other software specific to an individual鈥檚 job/school tasks
Contact Us
For more information or to make an appointment, please contact:
Kenneth Lacho
Program Specialist
Phone: 504-280-5706
Email: klacho@uno.edu
Assistive Technology Training Topics
- Screen reading software (JAWS*, NVDA, Narrator, VoiceOver)
- Screen magnification software (ZoomText, Fusion)
- Voice recognition software such as Dragon
- Reading Systems Using a Scanner (Open Book, Kurzweil 1000/3000, Read & Write Gold)
- Smart pen
- Portable note-taking devices
- Braille displays
- Braille translation software (Duxbury Braille Translator)
- Desktop and Hand-held Video Magnifiers
- Other assistive technology devices/software
Lodging
Housing is available for participants who need to stay overnight while participating in services.