Free Assistive Technology & Career Ready Training Hosted by the Envision Workforce Innovation Center

Free Assistive Technology & Career Ready Training Hosted by the Envision Workforce Innovation Center

By Beth Walker • Jul 24, 2023
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Envision is pleased to offer FREE assistive technology and career ready training classes through our William
L. Hudson Workforce Innovation Center
for adults who are blind, visually impaired, or have other disabilities. At each session, attendees will receive step-by-step instructions and hands-on learning in order to advance their skill sets confidently. Each class includes one hour of instruction followed by 30 minutes of practice and support.  

Computer classes include: 

Keyboarding / Typing 

Beginner Screen Readers   

Advanced Screen Readers  

(JAWS or NVDA)     

Outlook, Word, Excel or PowerPoint for Windows  

Windows Navigation  

Finder Navigation (Mac) 

Windows Magnifier  

ZoomText Navigation  

Mail, Notes, Numbers and Presenter for MacBook 

Surfing the web  

Cell Phone classes include: 

Apple Zoom  

Apple Voice Over  

Using Siri 

Seeing AI  

Social Media  

Android Talk back 

Android Zoom 

Google Assistant  

Lookout AI 

Career Ready classes include: 

Job Readiness   

Linked In (Career Social) 

Getting Career Ready  

Wichita Career Transportation 

Other class topics may also be offered upon individual requests, and no previous experience is required. “These classes are available for anyone who is interested, including not only people with disabilities but parents, caregivers, teachers, and supervisors as well. We are excited about finally realizing our dream of expanding professional support and training and preparing people for rewarding careers,” said Emily Hurst, Senior Director of the William L. Hudson Envision Workforce Innovation Center. 

For details and to register: 

Call 316.440.1573 

Email: wichita.wic@envisionus.com