Rite of Passage

People with Disabilities in Transition

Maximizing Independence through Assistive Technology

Are you willing to participate in one or more of these activities?

• Learn basic to advanced Microsoft office skills in: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, and Access

Ø  Learn basic internet skills: email, web search, media access, Skype pho

Ø  Test assistive technology and expand skills with preferred tools

Ø  Use assistive technology in real-world and daily living activities

Ø  Use shared resources such as Braille embosser that individuals might not be able to afford on their own.

Ø  Attend classes in Job Readiness, Assistive Technology, Civic Engagement

Ø  Learn about opportunities for  volunteering, service-learning and civic participation

For more information about Rite of Passage activities or about other STAR Center classes and programs:

STAR Center 206-325-4284 starofseattle@cablespeed.com

2600 S. Walker St. Seattle, WA 98144 www.StarofSeattle.org

The mission of the STAR of Seattle is to empower people of widely varying abilities and disabilities to build community using computers, the internet and assistive technology.

The Rite of Passage Project is funded by the City of Seattle’s Bill Wright Technology Matching Fund