Service Name: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION

Organization Name: VALLEY CENTER FOR THE BLIND (VCB)

• Description: Coronavirus COVID-19 Note: Office is open to the public and services are available.
  
  Provides assistive technology information for people with blindness or visual impairment. Assistive technology is an integral and continually expanding area which provides resources and essential skills for blind individuals for employment and everyday living. The Assistive Technology program provides opportunities for consumers to learn to use
  • the internet
  • E-mail
  • word processing programs
  • Spreadsheets
  • telecommunication systems
  • note-taking devices.
  Evaluation and training are provided on a one-to-one basis, taking into account individual communication styles, and employment and residential goals. Evaluation and training may be provided on a short term basis. Professional seminars and consultation specifically geared to technology are available.
  
  Hardware and software adaptations provide access to the computer through the use of refreshable braille displays, screen magnification programs, and screen reading programs.
  Scanners and screen readers are used to read print memos and documents.
• Website: http://www.valleycenterfortheblind.org
• Email: info@valleycenterfortheblind.org
• Phone(s): (559) 222-4447
• Hours: Mon 9am - 5pm; Tue 9am - 5pm; Wed 9am - 5pm; Thu 9am - 5pm; Fri 9am - 5pm;
• Eligibility: Open to all
• Requirements: None
• Areas Served:
  • Fresno United States
  • Madera United States
• Categories:
  • Assistive Technology Information