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VICTORIA
COUNTY CAP SITES ASSOCIATION
Not just access...a world of
information and services just around the corner!...
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County CAP Sites Association was formed in the fall
of 1998 as the umbrella organization for all CAP Sites
in Victoria County. VCCAPS helps manage projects and
support funds available to the CAP Sites through an
Industry Canada Initiative. Currently, 11 CAP Sites
throughout the County assist communities and visitors
with Internet access, access to information and IT
training needs.
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VCCAPS Newsletter / AT Brochure
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Please view,
VCCAPS Newsletter,
which provides current
CAP Site hours, contact and support service information
on Assistive Technology / Outreach Services, and Technical
Support Sessions. |
Assistive Technology in Victoria County
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Assistive
Technology uses various programs and devices to help
individuals overcome challenges they may experience
while using a computer or the Internet.
Additional information on assistive technology is
available by viewing or downloading
VCCAPS
Assistive Technology (AT) Brochure.
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Evolving CAP Communities
Technical
Project Phase III 2007-2008
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Welcome to our Technical Support Team as they enter the third
phase of the Evolving CAP Communities
Technical Project in Victoria County. Three
positions are part of this project, a
technical Coordinator and two IT
technicians; they assist CAP Sites with
technological issues, regular computer
maintenance and training support for
volunteers and on-site Project workers.
Workshops will also be offered regularly
from September on for residents in the
various communities in the County. The
Project will provide special workshops
for local businesses to help them enhance
their high speed services as the third phase
of the Broadband installations are completed
in Victoria County. We recognize Service
Canada’s partnership in the Project to
assist in the economic development of our
County and the maintenance and enhancement
of the skills of people in the technical
sector as they seek work experience and
permanent work positions. |
Evolving
CAP Communities Development
Assistive Technology Project - Phase III
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VCCAPS
Assistive Technology Project entered its
third phase in July 2007 and will continue until
July 2008. This Project includes one
Coordinator and 4 four Client Support
Representatives that cover Victoria County. The
Project provides assistance to seniors and
to those who face challenges while
accessing computers or the Internet. The Project
also manages two community computer outreach programs;
one at Alderwood Rest Home, Baddeck and another
at Highland Manor, Neil's Harbour.
We recognize Service Canada’s partnership in the
Project to assist in the economic development of
our County and the maintenance and enhancement
of the skills of people in the technical sector
as they seek work experience and permanent work
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Multimedia Marketing Youth Project
Dec 2007- Mar 2008
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Victoria County CAP Sites Association in Partnership
with Nova Scotia Department of Economic Development and
Industry Canada.
Three Victoria County Youth were involved in a
Multimedia & Marketing Project
which created "The Easy Step Multimedia & Marketing
Workshops". The project team consisted of; a Coordinator,
a Production Assistant and 2 Multimedia Developers.
Many thanks to the sixty-five residents, community
volunteers and small business owners from Baddeck,
Boularderie, Iona, Middle River, North Shore, St. Ann's
/Englishtown, Victoria County, Cape Breton who
participated in the workshops. Thanks is also extended
to the
VCCAPS CAP Development Phase 3 Project Team who participated in the development and delivery of this NSCAP Multimedia and Marketing Youth Project. |
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Pod Casts
We invite you to listen to our Pod Casts, which are
available on Victoria County's
Connected Communities website.
Episode 5 shows how to set up and configure a
Linksys and DLink wireless routers for Aliant High-Speed
Internet, and is facilitated by VCCAPS' own technical
consultant, John Doucette.
Episode 13 provides more information on
VCCAPS assistive technology and community outreach
programs for Victoria County.
Please contact
your local CAP Site for more information or email
office@vccaps.com
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| VICTORIA
COUNTY CAP SITES ASSOCIATION PROMOTING SKILL ENHANCEMENT
AND TRAINING THROUGH CAP SITES
Visit
any one of our CAP Sites to learn more about the training
courses, specialized courses, technical information sessions,
or the many services we offer. |
The Community Access Program is an initiative of
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