Assistive Computer Technology on a Shoestring the EASI Way is the newest
online course produced by EASI to support staff, councillors and teachers
who support students with disabilities.  It is being offered starting July 5.

What do we mean by "Assistive Computer Technology on a Shoestring?"

Many of today's assistive technologies are complex, sophisticated and
frequently expensive. While they are powerful, versatile and can readily be
modified
to meet individual needs, there are some other assistive technologies that
are less expensive and still fill an important gap in the array of tools to
support users with disabilities. These less expensive alternatives will in
no way replace the more professional applications. However, for someone with
a less severe disability, for an aging senior or a person with a temporary
disability or for someone wanting experience with assistive technology before
making a significant purchase, they are important tools to explore. Often,
these tools are all that an individual needs. For a small institution with
tight
budgets, these technologies can be kept available to provide support for a
wide range of people with disabilities until a more appropriate application
has been purchased. knowledge of these tools can help course participants
be an important resource for the community as well.

The course will cover the assistive technology features built into the
operating systems of Apple Tiger, Sun Gnome, and Microsoft Windows. While
the features
may be limited, because they come with the operating system, they are free
and immediately available to every user. These features benefit users with
visual
impairments, hearing impairments, motor impairments and various cognitive
impairments. Common computer applications used by everyone daily also can be
modified to enhance their use by members of this population.

The course will also point participants to free, open source and shareware
applications that focus on this population, and it will familiarize course
students
with Internet sources for these tools.

Read the syllabus and access online registration at:
http://easi.cc/workshops/ltech.htm

EASI has delivered courses over the Internet since 1993 to some 5,000
people in over 3 dozen countries.





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EASI Courses in July (5 courses earn the Certificate in Accessible IT
Designing Accessible Course Content Using Familiar Software
http://easi.cc/workshops/dacc.htm
Train the Trainer
http://easi.cc/workshops/train.htm

         Norman Coombs, Ph.D.
CEO EASI
22196 Caminito Tasquillo
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 855-4852

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