Our team is committed to access in everything we do. Whether you want to strengthen your skills, access better tools to communicate and engage, or support a more accessible marketplace, Total Tech Solutions offers experience and expertise to achieve your goals.
Explore services ranging from 1-on-1 and group training, to web accessibility evaluation and design, to programs like ICanConnect and the Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program, all geared at supporting and promoting access.
1-on-1 Training
At Total Tech Solutions, our technology trainers bring together a wealth of experience totaling over one hundred years using and teaching those losing there sight.
Not only do our trainers teach technology for the blind… they use it actively for their own access every single day.
Our 1-on-1 training is tailored to meet your specific needs, goals and challenges. Total Tech Solutions will work with you to develop a plan and outcomes to ensure every session keeps you tracking toward success.
Because our team offers such a broad range of expertise, you can have confidence whether it’s in the classroom, corporate or casual use, we can develop an approach to boost your knowledge and proficiency, increase your confidence and ensure you have access to compete in any arena of life!
Group Training
When we first became aware of the fact that Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI’s) receive very limited training in assistive technology during their college education, we were stunned. These teachers have an already heavy workload, including supporting growing numbers of students, preparing lesson plans and traveling between campuses. Yet, they may also be required to learn highly technical applications such as Jaws (Job Access with Speech) and Microsoft Windows, which can be particularly challenging for those who are not familiar with keyboard-intensive software. It is a sad reality that blind and low vision individuals require a higher level of technical knowledge and proficiency in assistive technology to succeed in their personal and professional lives. This is where the excitement begins! Let us help you become a pro today ! Our team of technologists can provide hands-on, high-level training to your educators, covering popular application combinations such as Jaws and Microsoft Word or Jaws and PowerPoint. Let us help you design a solution that meets your unique needs and provides your educators with the training and support they need to successfully support their visually impaired students. Contact our team to get started today!
Who should take our courses?
- Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI’s)
- Blind and low vision students
- Assistive technology trainers
- Special education teachers
- Rehabilitation specialists and VR councelors
- Computer support specialists
- Blind and low vision technology users
- School administrators
- Technology coordinators
- Non-profit organizations serving the blind and low vision community
- Vision rehabilitation therapists
- Occupational therapists
- Parents of blind and low vision children
- Orientation and mobility specialists
- Career counsellors
- Accessibility consultants
- Human resource managers
- Assistive technology vendors
- Assistive technology consultants
- Assistive technology researchers.
Web Accessibility
Looking to make your business more accessible and inclusive? Total Tech Solutions has got you covered! Our team of experts can help you make your content and website more usable for people with diverse needs.
Whether it’s conducting accessibility and inclusion training or auditing your website, our team can provide customized solutions to ensure that everyone can fully participate and enjoy your services. Prioritizing accessibility promotes inclusiveness and opens the door for diverse perspectives and new ideas.
Don’t miss out on the benefits of a more accessible world. Contact us today and let us help you make your business more inclusive!
ICanConnect
ICanConnect is a program that provides communication technology and training to individuals who are deaf-blind or have significant difficulty hearing and seeing.
ICanConnect is a federal program that is administered by the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP) and is made possible through the support of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The program provides communication devices and training to individuals who have a combined severe hearing and visual loss, as well as to their families and service providers.
Eligible individuals can receive communication devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and computers with specialized software, as well as training on how to use them. The devices and training can help individuals stay connected to their families, friends, and communities and improve their ability to access information and participate in their daily lives.
To be eligible for iCanConnect, individuals must have a combined severe hearing and visual loss, be a U.S. citizen or legal resident, and have a low income (at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines).
If you or someone you know is deaf-blind or has significant difficulty hearing and seeing, we encourage you to learn more about iCanConnect by visiting our website at www.icanconnect.org or by contacting us at info@icanconnect.org
Or call us at Total Tech 833-577-8887
Total Tech Solutions has several trainers throughout Texas that provide services for ICC.. Contact us today to learn more about working with ICanConnect and Total Tech Solutions!
Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program
TTS operates online as a STAP (The Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program), which services people with disabilities through the state of Texas.
What is S.T.A.P?
STAP (The Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program) is a program to assist hearing/blind and speech-impaired individuals purchase phones for home or mobile.
- Health and human services HHSC issues STAP vouchers.
- Applications are processed by HHSC to determine if the individual is eligible.
- HHSC mails a Voucher to the individual, authorizing a specific Voucher Type.
- The Voucher is exchanged by an authorized STAP vendor.
- The vendor is reimbursed for the funds.
