This course introduces students who are blind or visually impaired to Apple's VoiceOver screen reader to access and use their iPhones, iPads or other iOS devices. Students learn to effectively navigate their devices, interact with Siri, switch between apps, manage notes, and communicate using iMessages.
Prerequisites
Composition 10, or equivalent, or department permission. A successful interview with one or more representatives from the Visually Impaired department that will assess academic readiness, learning goals, and ability to access program materials.
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What you will learn
- Physical layout and care of your iDevice
- Orientation of the Touch Screen
- Intro to Voiceover Screen Reader
- Voiceover Gestures
- Onscreen Keyboard
- Lock Screen
- Home Screen
- Status Bar
- Notification Centre, Control Center and Applications Switcher
- Siri
- Text field editing
- Notes
- Contacts
- iMessage
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.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60847 |
May 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43013 |
February 1, 2026 to March 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.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43036 |
March 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
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.