Technology Program Offerings

Unlock new opportunities with the Carroll Center for the Blind’s comprehensive technology programs, designed to equip students with the skills needed to thrive in the workplace, at college, and in personal life.

Carroll Center technology instruction is offered both in-person on our campus in Newton, MA and remotely, bringing training directly to blind and visually impaired individuals in the convenience of any location, including the home, workplace or school setting.

All remote trainees will need a computer with Windows 10 or 11 and a built-in microphone, internet access, recent versions of JAWS (no older than JAWS 2023) or NVDA and Microsoft 2016 or Office 365 for those topics. Users should have at least beginner-level JAWS skills. We use Zoom to offer hands-on practical instruction in a wide range of areas. If you do not already have a Zoom account, instructors will assist you in creating an account and installing the program on your computer.

Courses range from several hours to several days and will be held 9:00 AM-3:00 PM with a 1 hour lunch break. As reference material , we use the third edition of “The Windows Screen Reader Primer: All the Basics and More,” authored by Carroll Center instructor David Kingsbury.

To find out more about scheduling and payment options, please contact Bailey Harris at bailey.harris@carroll.org. Space is limited, so please register early. If there are a sufficient number of qualified applicants, multiple sessions may be held.

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