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Assistive Technology Fundamentals

About the program

The Assistive Technology Fundamentals course is designed to equip students with a core set of technical skills needed to be successful in an online learning environment. Clients taking this online course are not expected to have any technology skills. An initial assessment and introduction to computers, cell phones, Braille displays, notetakers, book readers, email, and word processing software is used to develop a tailored learning experience for each student. Skilled instructors provide a one-on-one approach that fits the individual needs of each client. Successful completers of this course will gain skills needed to excel in the digital age, one step closer to leading a life of sustainable independence.

Upon completing Assistive Technology Fundamentals training, clients will have more than just computer literacy, they will be better equipped to work with assistive technology, stay secure online, and have a better understanding of technology used in today’s competitive and integrated workforce. Training in this course occurs in 2 phases.

Assessment

As each new client enters the course, they will undergo an assessment period. During this time, the client will work with an expert instructor to determine which skills the client has already mastered, what needs improvement and what the student has yet to learn. With quantitative results from the assessment in hand, the instructor will work with each client to develop a training plan to tailor the course’s material to the student’s unique needs.