This course provides students who are blind or visually impaired with the basic knowledge and skills to use computer applications in Microsoft Windows with JAWS screen reader. Students will work with the Windows desktop, application windows, notification area and the taskbar. They will learn to navigate drives and folders, and find, copy, move and delete files. Students will also explore basic JAWS settings.
Prerequisites
VOVI 0705 or departmental permission.
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What you will learn
- Device orientation
- Desktop, start menu, taskbar, and notification area
- Windows commands
- JAWS commands
- Search, open, copy, and move files and folders
- JAWS settings: speech rate, voice profile, and typing echo
- JAWS help
- JAWS cursor
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60844 |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43033 |
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.