Free Web Training: Accessibility options for Mac, Windows and other computers

April 6, 2011

3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

RSVP by April 4 to storee.powell@usu.edu OR (435)797-7412.

This FREE training is intended to allow people to learn about the tools they already have, but may not know about.  It is a review of the accessibility options within your computer.  We will review the different features of Windows 7, Mac OS X, as well as older PC operating systems.  The Computer Center is a Microsoft Accessibility Resource Center and has an emphasis on keeping costs down wherever possible.  Looking at the tools that a user already has on hand can be important for individuals seeking to quickly and effectively access technology.

Scott Baggley has been working as an Education Program Specialist at the Computer Center for Citizens with Disabilities at the Utah Center for Assistive Technology for the past 8 years. He specializes in Computer Access, Augmentative Communication, and Educational Software.

To prepare technically for the training: 

1) be sure you have high speed internet and,

2) go to http://aggiecast.usu.edu/ to test your video and sound before the day of the training, which is also the same site you will view the training. Please note that the video streaming will be a montage of Utah State University videos, including sporting events. If you are unable to properly connect to the training site be sure the latest Quick Time plug in 7.6 is updated on your computer and check to be sure you can view the video streaming at the URL above prior to the training day.

Technical Support 

Before April 6 – Call Utah State University Information Technology Help Desk for technical questions or problems, 435-797-4357 or 877-878-8325 or Shane Thomas at 435-797-0525 or shane.thomas@usu.edu or Sachin Pavithran at 435-797-6572 or sachin.pavithran@usu.edu.

Day of Training - Call USU Information Technology Help Desk for technical questions or problems, 435-797-4357 or 877.878.8325.

Ask Trainer Questions - Click on “UATP Ask a Question” (NOT available until the day of the training) to type questions for the trainer to answer throughout the training.

Accommodations - If you are a screen reader user please contact Sachin Pavithran at 435-797-6572 or sachin.pavithran@usu.edu to make arrangements to participate via phone by April 1. If you need any other accommodations in order to participate in the training please let Sachin know no later than April 1.