{"id":7181,"date":"2009-07-19T05:10:41","date_gmt":"2009-07-19T10:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=7181"},"modified":"2009-07-19T05:56:09","modified_gmt":"2009-07-19T10:56:09","slug":"vocationally-oriented-basic-computer-classes-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2009\/07\/19\/vocationally-oriented-basic-computer-classes-austin\/","title":{"rendered":"Vocationally Oriented Basic Computer Classes – Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"

Goodwill Industries of Central Texas<\/p>\n

Technology 101<\/p>\n

Providing Vocationally Oriented Basic Computer Classes<\/p>\n

Classes Provided<\/p>\n

* Basic computer skills
\n* Basic and Advanced Microsoft Word
\n* Basic Microsoft Excel
\n* Typing and 10 key Skills with Mavis Beacon<\/p>\n

Accessible Programs Offered
\n* JAWS
\n* Magic
\n* Dragon Naturally Speaking
\n* Wynn Literacy Software
\n* Reach<\/p>\n

Adaptive Devices Available
\n* Large keys keyboard
\n* Mouse options: right handed upright, big red button, joystick, rollerball
\n* Portable video magnifiers
\n* Braille embosser
\n* Assistive listening devices
\n* KNFB Mobile Reader with Kurzweil<\/p>\n

Goals Achieved<\/p>\n

* Basic knowledge of the computer and specified programs
\n* Create your Resume, Cover Letter, Thank you letter and memo to employers
\n* Learn to navigate the internet for jobs
\n* Creating an email account
\n* Create a budget<\/p>\n

Class Information
\n* Starts: May 2009!
\n* Schedule: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
\n* Time: 9-11 am – class, 11:30-12:30 pm – lab time<\/p>\n

The purpose of Technology 101 is to provide vocationally-oriented computer classes for people with disabilities utilizing assistive technology. Intake and class information contact Technology101 Trainer 512.637.7520 or atlab@austingoodwill.org. The funding for Techonology
\n101 is made possible by the City of Austin through the Grant for Technology Opportunities.<\/p>\n

Our mission is to provide job-related services and opportunities for people with barriers to employment.<\/p>\n

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF CENTRAL TEXAS
\n1015 Norwood Park Boulevard
\nAustin, Texas 78753<\/p>\n

Phone: 512.637.7520 | Fax: 512.637.7408 | Toll Free: 877.464.4660 |
\nRelay Texas: 711 or 800.735.2989<\/p>\n

Email: atlab@austingoodwill.org | http:\/\/www.austingoodwill.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Goodwill Industries of Central Texas Technology 101 Providing Vocationally Oriented Basic Computer Classes Classes Provided * Basic computer skills * Basic and Advanced Microsoft Word * Basic Microsoft Excel * Typing and 10 key Skills with Mavis Beacon Accessible Programs…<\/p>\n

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