Training

Parker who is 8 Everyone who cannot see or is having trouble reading can benefit from this training. Age does not matter. Parker who is only eight received training. Lionel, who is 102, life improved because of training.

We believe that every product purchase is more successful when paired with world class training. Our thirty years of experience allows us to offer high quality training, and our top notch support system and staff is geared to fit your every need. No product is too large or small to train on and we provide your training in the method of your choice: face to face, online, Skype, Zoom, or Teams. Place your trust in us, and in turn we will provide you with the very best training available.

If you do not know how to use your screen reader with online method of choice we can help you with that too. A screen reader is a software application that identifies and interprets what is being displayed on the computer screen. A blind user as speech or Braille if a Braille display is connected to screen reader. There are many keyboard commands that make it easy for a blind user to use with your system.

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Phone: (850) 696-7627
Email: training@soarconsultants.com

Notetakers

Notetakers are mobile information management systems. These devices use either Braille and voice for input and/or refreshable Braille for output. Notetakers can be connected to other storage media such as USB memory sticksa and SD (secure digital) cards to expand onboard memory storage capacity. They can be connected to desktop or laptop computers so that information can be transferred between devices. SOAR can provide training on the most popular Notetakers that are currently available such as the Humanware BrailleNote Plus and Hims Braille Sense 6 and Polaris Notetakers. If you have questions or would like to schedule training you can contact us at:

Email: training@soarconsultants.com
Telephone (850) 696-7627

IOS Devices

The touch screen device for phones and TABLETS is made accessible with Voice-Over for IOS devices that provide specialized gestures tailored to allow low vision access to the system. A zoom function and color inversion function are also available for People with low vision. If you have questions or would like to schedule training you can contact us at:

Email: training@soarconsultants.com
Telephone (850) 696-7627

Android Devices

Android phones and tablets are now made with accessibility features installed, though these vary depending on the phone and the version of the operating system. The official Google Screen Access product is called Talkback and it is gesture-based. If you have questions or would like to schedule training you can contact us at:

Email: training@soarconsultants.com
Telephone (850) 696-7627

Microsoft Office

This is the number one selling software; it is for writing documents, sending and receiving email, searching the Internet, and creating spreadsheets. If you have questions or would like to schedule training you can contact us at:

Email: training@soarconsultants.com
Telephone (850) 696-7627

MICROSOFT Computer Operating System

Microsoft Windows 10 or 11. Anyone that is introduced to a new and unfamiliar Operating System will find it difficult to navigate, locate and use their computer systems to their full potential. We will show you how the operating system works as well as the layout. If you have questions or would like to schedule training you can contact us at:

Email: training@soarconsultants.com
Telephone (850) 696-7627

Mac COMPUTER operating system

Mac OS is the operating system that comes with Apple computers. It has a built in screen reader, and several other features that are helpful to blind and visually impaired computer users. If you have questions or would like to schedule training you can contact us at:

Email: training@soarconsultants.com
Telephone (850) 696-7627

Screen Reader Software

Screen readers are software applications that are used by blind and visually impaired computer users. They translate on screen information into synthetic speech and can also be used with refreshable Braille displays. SOAR can provide training on the most popular Screen readers that are currently available such as JAWS or NVDA. If you have questions or would like to schedule Training You can contact us at:

Email: training@soarconsultants.com
Telephone (850) 696-7627

Magnification

There are three main types: ZoomText, ZoomText with Speech, and ZoomText Fusion.

ZoomText is a magnification and screen reading software for the visually impaired. There are three versions available which will enlarge and enhance everything on your computer screen with perfect clarity, making all of your applications easy to see and use.

ZoomText Magnifier/Reader, which includes all the great features of Magnifier, and will additionally read aloud anything on your computer screen. Sit back as email, documents, and webpages are read aloud to you right through your computer's speakers, letting you relax your eyes even more.

ZoomText Fusion, which provides the features and benefits of ZoomText Magnifier and JAWS screen reader. Fusion is perfect for individuals, who over time, want a smooth and safe transition to JAWS.

ZoomText with Speech is a screen magnification and screen reading solution for low vision computer users. This can help low vision users work more efficiently with business applications, documents, email, navigating the Internet, and engaging in social networking. ZoomText with Speech delivers smooth, crisp letters, even at the highest magnification levels.

Digital Recorders

These devices are most convenient recorders and lightweight pocket-sized DAISY players, MP3 Players, Etc. SOAR can provide training on the most popular Digital Recorders that are currently available such as the Humanware Victor Reader Stream, Victor Reader Trek, and Hims Sense Player. If you have questions or would like to schedule training you can contact us at:

Email: training@soarconsultants.com
Telephone (850) 696-7627

Braille Displays

Braille displays use a row of Braille cells to represent the information shown on screen. They come in different sizes, and can be used with desktop, laptop, and Mobil Devices. SOAR can provide training on the most popular Refreshable Braille Displays that are currently available such as the APH, Mantis, Humanware Brilliant BIX and Brilliant BI, or Hims QBraille XL, Freedom Scientific Focus Blue Family displays. If you have questions or would like to schedule training you can contact us at:

Email: training@soarconsultants.com
Telephone (850) 696-7627

OCR Scanning Software

OCR Scanning Software makes graphics-based text accessible to the visually impaired. The OCR scanning software converts printed documents or graphic-based text into an electronic text format on your PC using quality speech and the latest optical character recognition (OCR). SOAR can provide training on the most popular OCR scanning software that is currently available, such as Openbook, Kurzweil, Doccue Scan, KNFB Reader, and ID Mate. If you have questions or would like to schedule training you can contact us at:

Email: training@soarconsultants.com
Telephone (850) 696-7627

GPS

GPS systems are used to assist a blind person to find out about a city or particular location. A vehicle or pedestrian route can be created and interactively followed with a GPS. The system also provides directional information. A GPS system is not a replacement for a cane or a guide dog; however, it can be very useful in certain situations. SOAR can provide training on the most popular GPS systems that are currently available, such as the Blind Square, the Senderos for mobile devises GPS, and Trekker Breeze. If you have questions or would like to schedule training you can contact us at:

Email: training@soarconsultants.com
Telephone (850) 696-7627

Braille Embossers

Braille embossers have the ability to produce Braille on small single-page documents up to large magazine and book-style production documents. In order to produce Braille, you must have Braille translation software to convert an electronic document into Braille before the document can be embossed. SOAR can provide training on the most popular Braille Printers that are currently available. If you have questions or would like to schedule taining yu can contact us at:

Email: training@soarconsultants.com
Telephone (850) 696-7627

SOAR Technology and Consultants
Solid We SOAR
Together we can make it happen.

Phone: (850) 696-7627
Email: soar@soarconsultants.com