This course provides students who are blind or visually impaired with the basic knowledge and skills to use computer applications in Microsoft Windows with NVDA 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 NVDA settings.
Prerequisites
VOVI 0705 or department permission.
Course type
This is a standalone course that can be taken individually without enrolling in a VCC program.
International students: Contact
[email protected]
to confirm whether this course is available to international students.
- Device orientation
- Desktop, start menu, taskbar, and notification area
- Windows commands
- NVDA commands
- Search, open, copy, and move files and folders
- NVDA settings: speech rate, voice setting, and typing echo
- NVDA help
- NVDA review cursor
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.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70854 |
September 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | |
| 71057 |
October 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | |
| 71149 |
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.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42585 |
January 1, 2027 to February 28, 2027 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | |
| 42608 |
February 1, 2027 to March 31, 2027 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | |
| 42631 |
March 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027 |
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].
† 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.