[nfb-db] FW: HKNC Train-theTrainers Seminar

[Scott Davert]

You are invited to attend

a unique training opportunity

at Helen Keller National Center



Train-the-Trainers Program



Acquiring Skills to Become a

Telecommunications Equipment Expert



The Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults
(HKNC) is offering a week-long "Train-the-Trainers" program to five
selected Adaptive Technology (AT) trainers. Applicants should be
trainers with intermediate to advanced skills who wish to become
experts in working with deaf-blind people on using iDevices via
braille and screen magnification access and computers with screen
readers via braille displays and screen magnification software. The
goal of the training seminar is to offer the participants the
opportunity to increase existing techniques through the mentoring of
HKNC staff and interaction with each other.  This will enable them to
acquire the necessary skills to effectively teach the operation of the
above mentioned equipment to persons who are deaf-blind.  It is
essential that all applicants have sufficient knowledge of Braille,
computers, technology in general and adaptive technology before
applying for this seminar.   All participants are expected to
successfully complete a final evaluation in order to receive a
Certificate of Completion..



When and Where:



Monday, August 13 - Friday, August 17, 2012

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM



Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults

141 Middle Neck Road

Sands Point, NY 11050

TTY: (516) 944-8637

Voice: (516) 944-8900

Fax: (516) 944-7302




For more information about this unique opportunity, please review the
attached flyer and application.  We look forward to hearing from you.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE is Monday, July 16, 2012.  Hurry, space is
limited.


Best regards,
Bapin
Mr. Anindya "Bapin" Bhattacharyya
Technology Development & Training Specialist
Office hrs: 8:30 AM-4:15 PM Mon-Fri
Helen Keller Nat'l Ctr for Deaf-Blind Youths & Adults
214 Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Voice: 415-552-3281 (leave messages if no one is available)
VP: 866-459-2715 or 415-255-5847
E-mail: anindya.bhattacharyya at hknc.org<mailto:anindya.bhattacharyya at hknc.org>
Text/e-mail to 650-228-4092 or
6502284092 at txt.att.net<mailto:6502284092 at txt.att.net> or
6502284092 at mms.att.net<mailto:6502284092 at mms.att.net>
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Website: www.hknc.org<http://www.hknc.org>
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