Workshops, Presentations and Courses

Viking Communicator 3 Pro

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Introduction
VS Communicator 3 Pro is a software program that turns a computer into a dynamic display communication device.  It also enables the user to access other Windows software via switch access, and it has email, text messaging and environmental control capabilities.

This half day (4 hour) workshop shows participants how to use this software to meet the needs of an individual.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this workshop, participants will:

• Be familiar with existing display templates
• Be able to program the software for use as a dynamic display communication device
• Be able to create displays for use as a communication device
• Be able to insert text, graphics, sounds/multimedia to create interactive displays
• Be able to set-up the software for computer access and environmental control capabilities

Key Topics

• Creating interactive displays
  - Inserting text, graphics, sounds/multimedia to
• Setting up for computer access and environmental control capabilities
• Applications of Viking Communicator 3 Pro
• Existing templates and setting them up for a end user
• Designing and developing custom-made communication displays including:
  - Home page
  - Text based  & picture based communication pagesets
• Linking pagesets
• Creating individualised templates
• User Access – Switch Access
  - Onscreen Keyboard and Mouse
• Email, text messaging and environmental control capabilities

Workshop Prerequisites

• Keyboard awareness and competency in mouse use
• Proficient in using computer applications such as word processor
• Access to Viking Communicator 3 Pro software program in their relevant environment

Target Audience