This course introduces students to Apple's VoiceOver screen reader to access and use their iOS devices. This course is designed to meet the needs of students who are blind or visually impaired and have limited or no experience using iOS devices with the VoiceOver screen reader, such as iPads and iPhones.
Prerequisites
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.
- Physical layout and care of your iDevice
- Orientation of the touch screen
- The VoiceOver Screen Reader
- Using gestures to control your iDevice
- Using the on-screen keyboard
- Using Lock Screen and Home screen
- Using Notification Centre, Control Center and Applications Switcher
- Using the Settings Application to control behaviour on the iDevice
- Using Siri (voice dictation) to control the iDevice and obtain information
- Using the Notes Application to read/write memos
- Editing documents
- Sending and receiving messages
- Sending and receiving email
- Managing your contacts
- Searching the Internet with Safari
- Making Voice Calls
- Managing peripherals on your iDevice
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.
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.