Technology Training Center Location: Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind 2501 South Plum Street Seattle, WA 98144 Goal: Increase independence and self-sufficiency of Deaf-Blind adults through appropriate training and access to computer technology. Program and Services: Computer and related technology training for Deaf-Blind adults includes: • Evaluation of potential assistive technology adjustments or improvements • Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express for email communication with friends, family and co-workers • Microsoft Word for word processing with letters, resumes, shopping lists and other documents • Internet exploring for browsing the Internet, locating information and on-line services • Microsoft Access for creating and managing databases of information • Microsoft Excel for use of spreadsheets • Windows Explorer for file management • PowerBraille 40 or 80 • Scanning equipment • Braille embossers • General computer use • JAWS screen-reading program • Magic screen-magnification program All program services offer: • A safe, supportive, respectful and stimulating learning environment. vLinguistically and culturally appropriate services • Consumer involvement and input to ensure maximum respect, independence, choice and control over matters impacting each participant. Eligibility: Recipients of any of these services must be Deaf-Blind, legally blind and either Deaf, significantly hard of hearing or late deafened. Services are open to all Deaf-Blind community members and are not limited to Seattle Lighthouse employees. In addition, participants must have prerequisite skills necessary for the class or training requested. For example: Before enrolling in training to use a PowerBraille refreshable braille display, a student must be a competent braille reader. Funding: Training classes currently funded through federal and state funds. Students do not pay tuition fees. For more information contact: Amy Koehl Deaf-Blind Teaching and Technology Services Manager Voice: 206-436-2106 TTY: 206-324-1388 Email: akoehl@seattlelh.org