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Are you interested in working as an assistive technology training contractor? 

IDB is committed to providing high-quality assistive technology services to clients, employers, and blind Iowans. Our technology team's mission is to provide the tech and training that empowers clients and staff to become self-sufficient We want to help clients build their skills and self-confidence in regards to technology so that they can continue to grow and adapt as technology changes. We want to help our staff obtain the skills and tools they need to do their job as efficiently as possible.

Technology is constantly changing and no one knows everything. We don't have all the answers, but we have a great passion for technology and the ways it can make life better. This drives us to keep on top of what is new, challenge ourselves to come up with more and different solutions, and continuously expand our knowledge base and improve our training techniques.

Use the links on this page to access training references and keyboard shortcut guides.  New training materials will be added here periodically.

Resources for iOS and Apple

AppleVis - A community-powered website for blind and low-vision users of Apple's range of Mac computers, the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple TV and Apple Watch.

Resources for Common Windows Applications

Microsoft Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts *Most of the keyboard shortcuts in this reference will apply to Windows 7.

Microsoft Windows 8 Touch Gestures

Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcuts

Microsoft Excel Keyboard Shortcuts

Microsoft Outlook Keyboard Shortcuts

Resources for Other Applications & Websites

BARD Site Instructions