Training and Technology Center Services

Goal: Striving to determine Assistive Technology options that are suitable for you.

Does sending emails, using the internet, typing a document or reading materials present challenges?

The Division for the Visually Impaired Technology Trainers offer assistance with:

• Screen enlargement and screen reading software
• Video magnifiers (also known as CCTVs) both portable and stationary
• Notetakers and Braille Displays
• Optical Character Recognition Products (Equipment that converts printed documents or graphic-based text into an electronic text format on your PC, using quality speech and the latest optical character recognition (OCR) technology.

The Technology Trainer evaluates strengths and detects training needs according to individual goals.

Need to practice your skills?

Visit our Computer Labs to independently work on your projects. The Computer Labs are equipped with personal computers with screen reading and screen magnification software and Apple products to meet a variety of needs. Printing, Video Magnifiers, and a telephone are also in both labs.

The Computer Labs are at both our Biggs and Milford DVI locations. The Computer Labs are open when DVI Offices are open, daily from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM.

No appointment is necessary.

Enjoy teaching others computer skills?

We are seeking volunteers to monitor the labs. Contact us if you are interested.

Interested in joining our Consumer User Groups or determining the times a Technology Trainer is available in the Labs?

Please contact us.