Assistive Technology

Training

We provide training in the use of Assistive Technology/ computers for both individuals and groups.

Individual assistive technology training and support is provided for children and young people who are Blind or Vision Impaired, Deaf or Hearing Impaired, as well as Parents, Teachers and Support Workers assisting the Child.

This encompasses computer hardware and software and / or any other technology used to assist our clients in their education and in daily living.

We also offer:

Adult training courses and workshops in computing
In-Class school training
Resource center based training
Home based Training
Libraries
Installation, Support and Training of JAWS Screen Reading Software in the Public Library System.
School and Community Group Awareness Presentations

We provide presentations to schools, universities and community groups on the use of Assistive Technology in every-day life.

Software

JAWS for Windows (Screen reading speech software)
Keystroke commands, macro compilation, and use of software with all of the software applications listed below:
- Directory and file structure and manipulation
- Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP
- Windows fundamentals, use of windows explorer, environment manipulation, file management, File types and functions, software installation and de-installation, use of control panel, keyboard shortcuts
- MS-Word, WordPerfect
Word processor fundamentals, Creating documents, Editing documents, Proofing documents, formatting, keyboard shortcuts
Excel, Quatro Pro
Spreadsheet fundamentals, spreadsheet design, Formula construction, keyboard shortcuts
PowerPoint
Presentation preparation, presentation construction, graphics manipulation / importation, presentation techniques, preparation of presentation handouts and documentation, keyboard shortcuts
MS-Publisher (Desktop publishing)
Publication preparation, publication layout, graphic manipulation and importation, keyboard shortcuts
Netscape Communicator, Internet Explorer, Opera Browser (Internet Browsers)
Internet fundamentals, search engine use, Internet hierarchy, keyboard shortcuts
Netscape messenger, Outlook, MS-Mail, Eudora, Pegasus (Email, News)
Email fundamentals, Email and News etiquette, maintaining address lists
Web site creation
Training in the creation and maintenance of Web sites for the individual File transfers, message reading, chat
Computer Hardware fundamentals
Training in computer architecture / maintenance.

Loan Pool

Our loan pool can assist with the following items:

Laptop Computers
Desktop Computers
Printers
Scanners
Braille Embossers
Braillers
Mountbaton Braillers
Raised line drawing kits
Large print calculators
Talking calculators
Talking dictionaries
Talking personal organisers
Sloping desks
CCTVs (Colour and Black and White)
Soundfield Amplification Systems
Vibrating / light alarms
Jaws speech software
Screen magnification software
MS Office
MS Publisher
Encarta
IBM World book
Educational games (via CD library)

Alternative Production Service

Our Alternative Production service is a service for the production of, or the translation of materials into other formats. It can be received in the form of printed text or electronic text, which can be translated into audio on cassette or CD, audio files, electronic text or Braille. If the material is in Braille, it also can be translated into print, audiocassette and/or CD, audio file, electronic text. The material can be documents, books, pamphlets, handouts, etc, so long as it is readable or scannable.

Contact

Assistive Techology Service
CanDo4Kids
28 King George Ave Hove SA 5048

Telephone: (08) 8298 0903
Fax: (08) 8298 0948