Training and Consulting
We’d love to have you participate in the training events listed below. Send an email to if you would like to sign up for any of the events, need more information, or want to request a webinar topic.
Also, if you already have a group together (5 or more people) who are interested in ZoomText, we can schedule and plan a customized webinar for your particular group. Just send us an email!
What’s New in ZoomText 10 training sessions
This webinar is perfect if you already are familiar with ZoomText and just want to hear about our exciting new features we’ve put into version 10. Click on any one of the links to sign up today - we’d love to see you there!
Thursday, February 9th from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Monday, February13th from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
Thursday, February 16th from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Monday, February 20th from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
Thursday, February 23rd from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
New user online learning
This webinar is perfect if you are not familiar with ZoomText or just want a refresher about the product as a whole. We will show you the new features in 10, but not go into nearly the same detail as the “What’s New in ZoomText 10” sessions.
Wednesday, February 8th from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
Wednesday, February 15th from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
Wednesday, February 22nd from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
Wednesday, February 29th from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
Advanced training we offer
Practical Uses for ZoomText Recorder and Background Reader
Type of event: Webinar
Date: January 31st, 2012
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Cost: Free
Target Audience: Beginning and intermediate ZoomText 10 users
Summary: This one hour webinar will cover how to use Background Reader and ZoomText Recorder, as well as some use case scenarios. Please join this webinar as we demonstrate these exciting new features in ZoomText 10.
Given by: Product Support Specialists James Jandzinski and Breton Knight
How to sign up: Click this link to sign up. Copies will be available after the presentation.
Other training opportunities
Michigan Department of Education ZoomText Training
While this isn’t a training that we provide, the Michigan Department of Education offers a ZoomText training course. Here’s what they have to say on their website:
“This is a course for teachers (VI and general education), paraprofessionals and parents who are planning to teach a student with low vision to use ZoomText with a word processor (especially Microsoft Word) and/or Internet Explorer. This course will also be useful for adults who are supporting students who are utilizing computers in classroom work. Middle and High School students are welcome to accompany their teacher or paraprofessional to this class.”
For more details regarding this class, go to their website.
De Witt & Associates Assistive Technology Training
De Witt & Associates offers Customized Training targeted to supervisors, instructors, and users on a wide range of assistive technology products, including ZoomText. Individual Training is also available and can be personalized or created on a one-on-one basis to take place within the home or office. Group Training is available within their training center, where the opportunity exists to form your own group or participate in one of theirs.
Check out their website for complete information.
Low Vision Resources
We have a huge list of low vision resources along with agencies broken down by state on our website. Many of these organizations offer training and other services that you may find helpful.
