*TECHNOLOGY CLASSES FOR THE DISABLED* Call to reserve your spot at one of these educational sessions that gives people with disabilities basic and advanced computer skills. * Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9am. Goodwill Community Center, 1015 Norwood Park Blvd., 637-7520. Free. * www.austingoodwill.org
Goodwill to Provide Technology Classes for People with Disabilities Goodwill Receives Grant for Technology Opportunities, Funded by the City of Austin Who: Goodwill Industries of Central Texas What: Goodwill Industries of Central Texas was awarded the Grant for Technology Opportunities for the second year by the City of Austin. Goodwill will continue to put the money toward expanding its assistive technology resources to include computer courses for people with disabilities. Taught by an experienced instructor, Goodwill will offer four basic and advanced courses that will provide people with disabilities the opportunity to learn computer skills, including Word, Excel, typing, email and Internet skills. This grant will provide 120 Central Texans with disabilities access to computer classes that utilize assistive technology, such as voice recognition software, magnification software, specialized keyboards and more. Allowing Goodwill to take further strides toward its mission of providing job-related services to people with disadvantages, these classes will incorporate job search and life skills, such as creating a resume, email account and budget. Where: Goodwill’s Assistive Technology Lab, inside Goodwill’s Community Center 1015 Norwood Park Blvd Austin, TX 78753 When: Classes will be offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9-11 AM classes; 11:30-12:30 lab time; interested participants are encouraged to call to reserve their spot More For more information on classes and for space reservation, please contact Information: the Goodwill Technology Skills Trainer at 637-7520 or [email protected] About Goodwill Industries of Central Texas is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated Goodwill: to the mission of providing job-related services for people with barriers to employment. Revenue generated through the sale of donated goods is used to fund job training and employment programs for Central Texans. For more information about Goodwill Industries of Central Texas, visit www.AustinGoodwill.org Contact: Suzanha Pena Amy Rames Marketing Director Communications Specialist (o) 512.637.7158; (c) 512.748.0132 (o) 512.637.7124; (c) 512.748.1629 [email protected] or [email protected] -- Our Web site: http://www.RefreshAustin.org/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Refresh Austin" group. [ Posting ] To post to this group, send email to [email protected] Job-related postings should follow http://tr.im/refreshaustinjobspolicy We do not accept job posts from recruiters. [ Unsubscribe ] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] [ More Info ] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Refresh-Austin
