Introducing Accessibility In Microsoft Windows Vista And Office 2007

Over the next couple of years PC users will be migrating to the new Microsoft operating systems “Windows Vista”. For people with an interest in Assistive Technology, or those required to make reasonable adjustments, it is essential that they understand the new technology and how it can be adapted to meet the needs of people with a variety of needs.

This one day seminar will show you everything you need to know about Vista and the features it contains ‘out of the box’. This is a clear opportunity for anyone who requires to be up to date on the latest software developments. This seminar will use Windows Vista and Office 2007 as a base for all demonstrations.

• We will be looking at:
• Ease of Use Centre
• Mouse Properties
• Personalise the Display
• Text or Visual Alternatives for Sounds
• Tuning the Keyboard
• In Built Voice Recognition

This course investigates how accessibility has been integrated within the new generation Operating system and Office Applications and is essential for anyone planning to purchase or rollout implementations of these products on 2008. This course will ensure that your planning will comply fully with the requirements of the DDA and health and safety legislation and well as maximising the free features of the system to reduce costs.

The course explains:

• Choosing the right vista solution for you
• Ease of Access Centre and range of accessibility options
• Using Vista Speech recognition
• Keyboard shrtcuts and access to Office Applications
• Building Blocks within Office
• Windows Media Centre and Internet Explorer 7

Comments from participants in previous Vista seminars

• “As a Local Education Authority it has raised awareness of the system before schools move to Vista”
• “I will be able to make more informed input into strategic plans and will be able to get into features more quickly”
• “Trainer made the whole day interesting and enjoyable. Resources will be very useful to refer learners to and remember what has been covered.”