TRAC Computer Training

TRAC provides training in computers and assistive technology to persons with visual, learning, and physical disabilities. Training is provided in either a classroom or individualized format. Course topics include:

• Basic Keyboarding skills
• Basic Operations of Windows (file management and accessory programs)
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• PowerPoint
• Internet Explorer
• Outlook Express

Course topics are taught in conjunction with a screen reading software such as JAWS for Windows.

Additional individualized training topics include:

• 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, or WYNN)
• Portable Note-taking Devices (Blazie Note-takers: Braille 'n Speak and Type 'n Speak)
• Braille Displays such as the Alva Braille Terminal
• Braille Translation Software (Duxbury Braille Translator or MegaDots)

Courses are generally offered three times per year. The series begins with Basic Keyboarding starting in January, April, and August and lasts for approximately four months. Housing is available. Opportunities to enhance skills in the areas of Braille, cane travel, independent living, and academics can be arranged.

Since 1987, TRAC has offered a Summer Residential Program for high school juniors and seniors and college students. The program is designed to equip students with skills for college success. The program combines computer training, recreational activities, and opportunities to enhance cane travel and independent living skills. Students live on campus at TRAC and have an opportunity to adjust to living away from home before enrolling in their first semester of college.

For more information regarding our training programs, call Rose Angelocci at (504) 280-5700 or send e-mail at rangeloc@uno.edu

Rose Angelocci, CRC, LRC, RTC
Rehabilitation Training Specialist