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.
Computer Training Topics
- Basic Keyboarding skills
- Basic Operations of Windows (file management and accessory programs)
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint
- Internet
- Macintosh computer
- iPod, iPhone and iPad technology
Contact Us
For more information or to make an appointment, please contact:
Rose Angelocci
Program Specialist
Phone: 504-280-5705
Email: rangeloc@uno.edu
Assistive Technology Training Topics
- Screen reading software (JAWS, Window-Eyes)
- Screen magnification software (ZoomText Xtra or MAGic for Windows)
- Voice recognition software such as Naturally Speaking
- Reading Systems Using a Scanner (Open Book, Kurzweil 1000/3000, WYNN, Read & Write Gold, or ClaroRead)
- Smart pen
- Portable note-taking devices
- Braille displays
- Braille translation software (Duxbury Braille Translator)
- Desktop and Hand-held Video Magnifiers