The following briefly outlines our courses, for more info please contact us

Access Technologies

• JAWS  Screen reader
• Fusion (speech and magnification combination software)
• Zoom Text/ Magic
• NVDA
• Voiceover (iOS)
• Talkback (Android)
• Narrator
• *Other access technology trainings are available upon request

Operating Systems

• Windows (7 – current)
• Mac
• iOS (mobile including watch)
• TV iOS
• Android (Mobile)
• *We also offer operating system trainings on talking microwaves, Alexa devices and more upon request

Web Browsers

• Edge
• Firefox
• Safari
• Chrome
• *Web browser trainings include search engine training, additional web browsers can be added upon request

Microsoft Office Suite

• Word
• Outlook
• Excel
• Power Point
• *Additional application trainings are available upon request

Summary

PASS trains the low vision and blind on how to use their access technology software (ATS) in combination with the above applications or programs to gain employment or continue education. PASS also offers individual training on related access technologies for independence in the home or work environments; for instance, smart home technology (controlling lights, thermostats and home appliances by voice), using mobile apps to read mail, identifying home products in the refrigerator, take out menus and common spices and accessible home entertainment plus more! Access Solutions for all!

All trainings are designed to ensure the client can use each of the identified application or device on a basic level, additional trainings are available for targeted purposes and upon request. Note, some courses are necessary to advance to another, for instance, a client must know how to use any operating system before learning an email client. The term (devices) refers to mobile phones, tablets, special access technology devices and more. We are flexible and offer in person, virtual or telephone-based trainings, audio recap MP3 files are available for the client’s retention. Specific objectives and course design is always discussed with the client before training begins, additional mentorship and follow up duration periods can be implemented for client observation, help networking and updating. For new clients and students, check our Access Academy page for enrollment and to begin your journey to success.