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Onsite Progressive Adaptive Technology Computer Training

Adaptive Ability provides computer skill assessments and then provides an individualized training program tailored to each client. 

This private one on one training is a solution for many adults with invisible disabilities returning to school or for grade eight students looking to gain adaptive technology skills to gain access into program assisted learning (PAL) curriculm plans at the high school level.

Or perphaps a recent injury or medical condition has developed a disability that now requires aids for vision, injury, alternative input devices or memory strategies, to name a few.These are all candidates for the implementation of adaptive technology software and hardware tools.

The most popular programs such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Inspiration and Kurzweil 3000 make reading and writing a pleasure for visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners.

Adaptive Ability services have been provided to assist:

  • Adults with requiring rehabiliation or retraining, primarily for Dragon Naturally Speaking and reading and writing software
  • Essential Skills development at Community Centres including English Language Learners
  • Elementary Students looking to meet high school requirements

Leslie Cates is the Owner/Operator of Adaptive Ability who was been working at the post-secondary level in the AT field since 1999 at Conestoga College. At the college she held various IT support roles as a Peer Tutor, Computer Help Desk Support, Hardware Technician, Senior Adaptive Technology Assistant, and Computer Proctor.

She is also a Corporate Trainer for the School of IT and Engineering at Conestoga College since November 2007, teaching one day hands on workshops in subjects such as Excel, Access, Windows, Word, Visio, Outlook, and Powerpoint.

Leslie is also Associate Faculty for the School of Health Sciences CE for the Educational Assistant Computer Course - Computer Applications in Special Needs . 

She is available for public speaking on topics related to ADHD and Learning Disabilities, Adaptive Technology, Accessibility and Universal Design.

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Leslie Cates, Owner/Operator

Adaptive Technology is an aid that improves the quality of a persons life.

  • Braille
  • Large Print Size
  • Screen Readers
  • Text to Voice Software
  •  Seeing Eye Dogs
  • Voice Recognition Software
  • Word Prediction
  • Vocabulary Lists
  • Phonetic Dictionaries