Assistive Technology Training Center

Assistive Technology Training Center (ATTC) for Students with Disabilities

General

The ATTC Program provides instruction in computer access to students with a broad range of disabilities, using the latest assistive technology available [both hardware and software]. Students learn to use such access strategies as speech synthesizers, voice-input systems, alternate keyboards, specialized word processing programs, mouse alternatives, and other assistive hardware and software appropriate to their learning needs. Specially trained instructors and support staff are available to ATTC students. Ventura College has implemented campus-wide assistive technology availability for students with disabilities through the Mainstream Computer Program.

Assistive Computer Technology (ACT) Classes Offered

• ACT V01: Evaluation
• ACT V02: Keyboarding Skills
• ACT V03: ACT Access to Computers
• ACT V05: ACT Skills for the Internet
• ACT V08: ACT Spelling Skills
• ACT V25: ACT Writing Skills

Please note that some ACT classes are taught collaboratively with related Learning Skills classes, providing the combined skills of two members of the EAC faculty.

Friends of the Assistive Technology Training Center (FATTC)

The Friends of the Assistive Technology Training Center is a community-based, non-profit organization affiliated with the Ventura College Foundation. Its purpose is to raise funds for technology scholarships to students and for equipment needed to keep the ATTC state-of-the-art. The Friends of the Assistive Technology Training Center enjoy raising funds for these meaningful causes. You, too, can join this group by sending $5.00 to FATTC, Ventura College Foundation, 4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003.