This course introduces students to Apple's VoiceOver screen reader to access and use their iOS devices. This course is designed to meet the needs of students who are blind or visually impaired and have limited or no experience using iOS devices with the VoiceOver screen reader, such as iPads and iPhones.
Prerequisites
Missing prerequisites?
Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.
What you will learn
- Physical layout and care of your iDevice
- Orientation of the touch screen
- The VoiceOver Screen Reader
- Using gestures to control your iDevice
- Using the on-screen keyboard
- Using Lock Screen and Home screen
- Using Notification Centre, Control Center and Applications Switcher
- Using the Settings Application to control behaviour on the iDevice
- Using Siri (voice dictation) to control the iDevice and obtain information
- Using the Notes Application to read/write memos
- Editing documents
- Sending and receiving messages
- Sending and receiving email
- Managing your contacts
- Searching the Internet with Safari
- Making Voice Calls
- Managing peripherals on your iDevice
How to register
Please contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7488 or 604.871.7499 or by email at advising@vcc.ca to apply.
For more information, please see the PIDP Program Content Guide.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.