GW Micro - Training

Is Window-Eyes training for you? If you are a blind consumer using Window-Eyes, a student who needs to learn how to use Window-Eyes for school, a teacher of the visually impaired who needs to keep up with the latest screen reader technology, an IT professional who needs to know how to support Window-Eyes, a counselor who needs to know about Window-Eyes functionality, or an assistive technology trainer who needs to learn about the latest advancements, then Window-Eyes training is for you.

GW Micro has found that many IT professionals, teachers, students, counselors, and assistive technology trainers simply do not have enough time to learn all of the functionality of Window-Eyes through the course of their normal day because you already have enough to do with your schoolwork or general workload. Window-Eyes training is the perfect time to immerse yourself in Window-Eyes, and to learn all of the functionality and accessibility to applications that you never knew existed before. Many of our students learn new concepts or new ways to perform their work that greatly increases their productivity.

We have also found that people who are blind often receive computer systems, but the real problem is in learning to use these systems. A person with sight has all kinds of manuals and reference material at hand to use. However, most of the time these materials are not accessible for those of us who are blind. This presents a real problem, and many times the computer system ends up not being used at all or not used anywhere near its full capacity. We have found this to be a widespread problem throughout the adaptive technology industry.

During the Window-Eyes training, you will find a strong focus on using Window-Eyes with Windows, the Microsoft Office suite, and the Internet, along with learning how to configure Window-Eyes to your personal tastes. We find that most of our students learn that the applications taught in class are more accessible than they ever imagined. And, many of our sighted users often learn concepts in Microsoft Office that they never even knew existed.

GW Micro offers Window-Eyes training classes in various locations around the United States and Canada. We provide instruction in basic and intermediate skills in a 2-day format. Trainees can take one or both days. This training will provide you with the foundation needed to use a computer using Window-Eyes with confidence, as well as increase your knowledge of how Window-Eyes interacts with mainstream applications, such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Window-Eyes Training Policies

• GW Micro offers training classes in Fort Wayne, IN as well as other locations around the U.S. (48 contiguous states) and Canada (some areas not covered - please call).
• The training offered is a two-day training program: one day to teach Window-Eyes Basics and one day for Window-Eyes Intermediate skills.
• A trainee can sign up for one or both.
• If a trainee signs up for Window-Eyes Intermediate Training only, that person must pass a test to determine if you have the basic skills needed for the intermediate class. When you register online for the intermediate class only, you will be presented with an online test. You must have a score of 85 to be prepared for the intermediate training. Your grade will be sent to you by email.
• GW Micro certified trainers will conduct the training.
• Class size is a minimum of three and a maximum of ten. Class registration will be closed 10 days prior to the start of the class.
• The training fee must be paid at the time of registration with a check, credit card or purchase order.
• The training fee is $250 per day per person. All classes that are held on or after October 2, 2008 will be $325 per person, per day.
• Persons registering after the ten day cut-off time will be charged an additional $50.00 per day of training.
• Computers will be provided. You may NOT bring your own computer.
• Class hours are from 9:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. with an hour for lunch on your own and a morning and afternoon break. Actual training time will be six hours.
• The software utilized during training is Microsoft Office 2000, Office XP, and Office 2003. Some classes may also use Office 2007. Operating systems may be Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Professional, or Windows Vista.
• The trainee will leave the training with a CD-ROM for each day that contains the entire Window-Eyes curriculum for each day of training.
• The trainee will receive a certificate of completion.
• Cancellations 30 days or more prior to the start of training will receive a full refund.
• Cancellations between 15 and 30 days prior to the start of training will receive a 75% refund.
• Registrants canceling less than 15 business days prior to the start date of the training will receive no refund.
• GW Micro reserves the right to cancel any training prior to the start date of the training by providing written notification.
• In the event of course cancellation, GW Micro will not be held liable for fees or penalties incurred due to changes in transportation, or other reservations made prior to the scheduled class.
• We request that the participants bring headphones.

Window-Eyes Training Course Descriptions

Note: The amount of information covered will vary depending on the skill level of the class. It is possible that not all items will be covered in every class due to time constraints.

Basic Skills

• Adjusting the Speech On the Fly
• Computer Requirements and Setup
• Windows Basics
• Navigating and Reading Documents
• Reading Text with Window-Eyes Commands
• Microsoft Word with Window-Eyes
• Window-Eyes Application Help
• The Window-Eyes Control Panel
• Adjusting Verbosity for Microsoft Word
• Using Windows Explorer
• Accessing the Internet with Window-Eyes

Intermediate Skills

• Using Microsoft Excel
• Using Microsoft PowerPoint
• Using Microsoft Outlook (Email and Calendar)
• Controlling how much Window-Eyes talks
• Reading the Screen with the Mouse
• Changing pronunciation with the Exceptions, Character, Graphics Labels and Key Label Dictionaries
• Hot Keys
• Set Files
• User Windows
• Cursoring Keys
• Hyperactive Windows
• More advanced Internet skills including filling out forms and reading tables

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