Assistive Technology Lab

The Assistive Technology Lab, located in the Goodwill Community Center, provides Goodwill consumers, employees, and members of the community access to the latest in assistive technology. Training is available on specialized equipment and demonstrations are available on programs and software.

DEMONSTRATION
Services to show and demonstrate our assistive technology lab:
- Use and capabilities of technology programs
- Information and assistance on accessibility
- Navigating the internet

TRAINING
Assistance with lab equipment and efficiency of technology use in:
- JAWS™ (Job Access with Speech) for persons who are blind or have visual impairments
- Magic™ (magnification software) for persons with low or limited vision
- Deaflink (video relay interpreting) for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing
- Dragon Naturally Speaking™ (speech recognition software) navigation through the computer and the internet by voice and for persons who may have limited mobility, learning disabilities or spasticity

JOB ASSISTANCE
Using assistive technology equipment:
- Job seeking skills training
- Job searching skills training
- Application skills
- Interviewing skills
- Typing skills

For more information regarding eligibility and appointment, contact our Assistive Technology Lab Specialist, Sarah Brody, at 512.637.7520 or e-mail sarah.brody@austingoodwill.org.