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Using Alternative Computer Access Equipment.
Positive Health Gains from our Computer Training Courses
After compiling statistics on the General Confidence and General Wellbeing of 23 learners on courses between Novemebr 2006 to January 2008 we found an increase in these two areas after learners had completed training. See Chart below.
Showing Health Gaines in Confidence and Wellbeing after completing computer training courses.
Computer Training at SYCIL
Forget large class sizes, forget waiting ages for help, at SYCIL we can offer computer training in a STRESS FREE environment, we only train with two learners at a time and we can offer one to one training if required, all this ensures you get 100% of your tutors attention. All our Information Technology courses are free and are available to disabled people and their carers, if you are unsure that you are eligible please don't hesitate to call me, Ray 01302 892942.
This is what some of our learners have said about computer training with SYCIL:
"Excellent tuition, Ray is very patient and if I made any mistakes I was not made to feel silly, I felt at ease asking any questions"
"Brilliant course"
"I would recommend this course to anyone to build confidence"
Our Courses
- Confidence with Computers NOCN accredited Level 1
- Desktop Publishing Essential Techniques NOCN accredited Level 2
- Basic Spreadsheets and Databases
- Basic Internet and Email
If you don't want to do a full course but just want a few weeks to learn the basics, give us a call, we can tailor training to fit your needs.
All our courses require you to attend a Pre Course Assessment; this lets us find out what your computer equipment requirements are.
Alternative Computer Access Equipment, Joy Sticks, Buddy Buttons.
Alternative Computer Access Assessments
Use of computers and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is now fundamental to most aspects of daily life from work to leisure. In addition ICT empowers and enriches many people's lives bringing together communities, opening up new vistas of opportunity and providing access to a wealth of services and information. It is essential therefore to ensure that all members of the community have the ability to access the technology and use the equipment.
People with difficulties accessing ICT via conventional methods may benefit from the provision of specialist mechanisms or devices, such as:
Enabling or altering built in facilities within software (e.g. windows)
- Sticky keys
- Magnifier
- Narrator
- Mouse speed
Or specific devices such as:
- Alternative mouse pointers
- Colour schemes
- Font and icon sizes
- Alternative keyboards such as mini, expanded and coloured keyboards
- Alternative mice such as a trackball, joystick, touchpad
- Magnification software and hardware
- Screen reading software
- Speech recognition software
- Switch access with specialist accessibility software
At SYCIL we have a range of specialist equipment. We can offer Alternative Computer Access Assessments to individuals and professionals. For more information on this service or to make an appointment please call Ray 01302 892942 or email me:
Ray Curtis