Windows 2 with Screen Reader

Course code VOVI 0742

Credit 0.0

Length 48.0 hours

Course outline View

This course builds on Windows 1 with JAWS or NVDA. It provides students who are blind or visually impaired with intermediate knowledge and skills to use Microsoft Windows with a screen reader. Students will learn to navigate and use settings, customize some aspects of Windows, and practice computer maintenance tasks.

Prerequisites

VOVI 0740, or VOVI 0741, or department permission.

What you will learn

  • Customizing desktop, start menu and taskbar
  • Virtual desktops
  • Customizing views in file explorer
  • Recycle bin
  • Device maintenance (e.g., file backup, defragmenting, disk cleanup)
  • Windows settings

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70855 September 1, 2026
to October 31, 2026
Self Paced In Person/Online option See full schedule
71058 October 1, 2026
to November 30, 2026
Self Paced In Person/Online option See full schedule
71150 November 1, 2026
to December 31, 2026
Self Paced In Person/Online option See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

Additional information

For more information about adult programs for visually impaired learners, please call 604.871.7338 or visit the Broadway campus during regular business hours to speak with the services coordinator for students with disabilities.

† 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.

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