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Silicon Valley Center for the Blind and Sight Impaired

The Center currently offers quarterly ten- week classes on basic computing skills, including JAWS. Fees $30. Must be a client of the Center. The Center is expanding and renovating their computer lab this summer.

101 N. Bascom Avenue
San Jose, CA 95128
(408)-295-4016
http://www.visionbeyondsight.org


TransAccess

Individualized training. Dragon voice recognition and other adaptive programs. Fees for the Lab's programs, including evaluation and training sessions, may be paid for by the California State Department of Rehabilitation, Worker's Compensation Insurance carriers, or private pay on a sliding scale. TransAccess also has a limited number of scholarships available for people with disabilities who do not qualify for other funding sources. (Approximately $95 for 10-16 hours)

1590 The Alameda, Suite 110
San Jose, CA 95126
(408)278-2000
http://www.transaccess.org


Sensory Access Foundation

Personalized evaluation and training for sight impaired in a number of adaptive technologies including JAWS, Magic and Dragon. Placement services. Fee based.

1142 West Evelyn Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408)245-7330
http://www.sensoryaccess.com/index.html


Community Colleges

Community Colleges provide training for disabled students enrolled in courses. The practice and procedure for each institution is different, but usually proof of disability and assessment is first required, then individual instruction is tailored to the student's needs, literacy and experience. Training in JAWS, Magic and Dragon.
  • San Jose City College, Disabled Students Program: (408) 294-3447

  • Evergreen Valley College, Disabled Students Program: (408) 270-6447

  • Mission College, Disability Instructional Support Center: (408) 885-5085

  • De Anza College, Assistive Technology Training Center: (408) 864-5817

  • West Valley College, Disability and Educational Support: (408) 741-2010


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