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Baruch College, Computer Center for Visually Impaired People (CCVIP)

General Information

Baruch College, Computer Center for Visually Impaired People (CCVIP)
151 E 25th St
6th floor
New York, NY 10010
646-312-1420
barbara_difiore@baruch.cuny.edu
https://bctc.baruch.cuny.edu/students/office365/

Brief Description

The CCVIP operates as part of Continuing and Professional Studies (CAPS) within Baruch College, one of the colleges of the City University of New York.

Services Offered

  • Computer Training/Assistive Technology
    • Full range of computer training courses with appropriate assistive technology. Provides a monthly open house that features a hands-on demonstration of computers equipped with large-print and screen reading (synthetic speech) software. Offers entrance seminars to help students to assess their skills and select appropriate courses.

  • Professional Training
    • Trains teachers and personnel of organizations serving visually impaired people in how to use assistive technology.

  • Braille/Electronic/Audio/Large Print Production
    • Newsletters, directories, course materials, menus and other short documents.

      Provides classroom materials in large print, braille or audio, depending on the needs of the student.

  • Distance Education
    • Individualized training is offered either via telephone or SKYPE

  • Assistive Products
    • Free Demo Center Workshops of accessible devices are offered to the low and no-vision community in the Greater New York Metropolitan Area throughout the year, conveniently scheduled in the afternoons and evenings and available through the CCVIP YouTube channel following each event.

  • Consultation/Technical Program Assistance
    • Provides consultations to identify the most appropriate assistive technologies for customer needs. Provides web accessibility and usability testing on a fee-for-service basis.