COMPUTER ACCESS SERVICE
CABVI's Computer Access Service
offers evaluation and instruction in computer skills and the use of access
technology for people who are blind or visually impaired.
WHAT IS ACCESS TECHNOLOGY?
Access technology is special computer equipment - hardware or software - that
enables people who are blind or visually impaired to operate computers
independently.
Access technology includes:
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Large print software and
various sized monitors that enlarge text on the screen
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Screen review programs that read text aloud
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Braille adaptations for Braille users
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Optical character recognition (OCR) products that scan printed
materials into a computer and then read it with access technology
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Internet access via mainstream and specialized browsing and email
programs
ABOUT COMPUTER ACCESS SERVICE (CAS)
Established in 1986, the computer access service provides information,
evaluation, instruction and consultation to help individuals achieve their
vocational, academic or personal goals. This can include:
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Information
and referral to explore options for access and mainstream technologies, hardware
and software, resources and CABVI's services
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Evaluation
of needs and abilities
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Individualized
instruction and consultations at CABVI, on the job or at home by qualified staff
ACCESS TECHNOLOGY IN THE HOME
High school and college students who are blind or visually impaired can learn to
use adaptive technology to complete coursework and to access the Internet.
Retired persons, homemakers and
parents who are visually impaired desire to use computers at home just as
sighted persons do. Some may also want to use computers for volunteer
activities.
ACCESS TECHNOLOGY IN THE WORKPLACE
Most office jobs require computer skills. With training, people who are blind or
visually impaired can use computers to perform various jobs in large or small
businesses.
CABVI provides consultations with
businesses wishing to employ or retain persons who are blind or visually
impaired. Consultations include recommendations on selection of access
technology compatible with the company's existing systems. CABVI can fit job
sites and workstations with adaptive technology to add a skilled worker to an
organization.
For more information on CABVI's
computer access service, email us at info@cincyblind.org
or call 513-221-8558.
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