[Nfbktad] Fwd: [Nfb-announce] TheCISCO Academyfor theVision Impaired Enrollment is open forsemester one 2013
slerythema
slerythema at gmail.com
Mon Feb 4 03:18:20 UTC 2013
Awesome, Tonia! We haven't talked in forever, perhaps we have an excuse to
get together now.
Cindy
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> Of Gatton, Tonia (OFB-LV)
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> Subject: Re: [Nfbktad] Fwd: [Nfb-announce] TheCISCO
> Academyfor theVision Impaired Enrollment is open forsemester one 2013
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>
> Hey Cindy, I'll also be in the class with you and Todd.
> Looking forward to getting started.
>
> Tonia
>
>
> Tonia Gatton
> Assistive Technology Specialist
> KY Office for the blind
> Charles W McDowell Center
> 8412 Westport Road
> Louisville, KY 40242
> 800-346-2115
> (502) 429-4460 ext 224
> (502) 429-7113 fax
> tonia.gatton at ky.gov
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> Of slerythema
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> Subject: Re: [Nfbktad] Fwd: [Nfb-announce] The CISCO
> Academyfor theVision Impaired Enrollment is open for semester one 2013
>
> Apparently, I will see you in class. Which screenreader do you use?
>
> Cindy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbktad [mailto:nfbktad-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Todd
> Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 8:00 PM
> To: 'NFB of Kentucky, Technology Assistance Division'
> Subject: Re: [Nfbktad] Fwd: [Nfb-announce] The CISCO
> Academyfor theVision Impaired Enrollment is open for semester one 2013
>
>
>
> Please do share your experience, Cindy. I too will
> share mine as I am enrolled in the HTML 5 and CSS course
> starting 2/14. I'm looking forward to this very unique
> educational opportunity.
>
>
>
> Todd
>
>
>
> From: Nfbktad [mailto:nfbktad-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of slerythema
> Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 6:05 PM
> To: 'NFB of Kentucky,Technology Assistance Division'
> Subject: Re: [Nfbktad] Fwd: [Nfb-announce] The CISCO
> Academy for theVision Impaired Enrollment is open for
> semester one 2013
>
>
>
> The instructors seem very nice. I have listened a
> podcast and seen information about them on a few different
> computer lists. I will let you know how they are after I
> complete the class I have enrolled in.
>
>
>
> Cindy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbktad
> [mailto:nfbktad-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Todd
> Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2013 5:59 PM
> To: 'NFB of Kentucky, Technology Assistance Division'
> Subject: Re: [Nfbktad] Fwd: [Nfb-announce] The
> CISCO Academy for theVision Impaired Enrollment is open for
> semester one 2013
>
> Ah, most excellent, Scott. Thanks for sharing!!
>
>
>
> Todd
>
>
>
> From: Nfbktad
> [mailto:nfbktad-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Scott S
> Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2013 3:59 PM
> To: Technology Assistance Division NFB of
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> Subject: [Nfbktad] Fwd: [Nfb-announce] The
> CISCO Academy for the Vision Impaired Enrollment is open for
> semester one 2013
>
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> Sent from my iPad
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> Check out: http://scottspaulding.isagenix.com
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> From: "Jeanine Lineback"
> <jeanine.lineback at gmail.com>
> Date: January 20, 2013, 3:01:05 PM EST
> To: <members at nfbaustin.org>,
> <members at nfbtx.org>, "List for teachers and trainers of
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> Subject: [Nfb-announce] The CISCO
> Academy for the Vision Impaired Enrollment is open for
> semester one 2013
>
> I have been asked to circulate the
> following announcement. I have
> studied with this fine group of people
> for a year, taking the
> CISCO Information Technology Essentials
> course, the HTML5 and CSS
> course and the Audio Editing
> Fundamentals course. In every course
> the instructors were blind, they knew
> their stuff and they cared
> about my success! This program, in my
> opinion, is the next best
> thing to sliced bread for the blind
> person who wants to either
> further their career with better
> computer skills, get basic
> computer skills for school and college
> or simply play with
> computer stuff as a hobby. Follow the
> links below to learn more
> and check out the program.
>
>
>
> Do you know how to use your Windows or
> Mac PC and your screen
> reader? Are you curious about the
> hardware inside of your
> computer? Do you want to sharpen
>
> your troubleshooting and computer
> maintenance skills? How about
> designing a website or running a Linux
> server? Perhaps you would
> like to build a computer
>
> or home network of your own.
>
> The Cisco Academy for the Vision
> Impaired enables blind students
> to enter the world of computer and
> Information technology whether
> for career advancement
>
> or to pursue a hobby. We provide
> courses tailored for blind and
> visually impaired students around the
> world. We do this using
> live online lectures by blind
>
> and vision impaired instructors,
> written lessons, and a community
> of students and instructors to network
> with even after students
> have graduated our courses.
>
> The academy is currently taking
> applications for the first
> semester of 2013. We will be offering
> Computer 101 for Mac or
> Windows, IT Essentials, Intro
>
> to HTML 5 and CSS, Audio Editing
> Fundamentals, Discovery 1 with
> Exploration 1, and Linux server
> administration courses starting
> the second week of February.
>
> Computer 101 is taught as separate
> courses for Mac and Windows
> users. It teaches basic computer and
> screen reader skills
> including adjusting screen reader
>
> options, working with files, chatting
> online, using email, and
> using web pages.
>
> Intro to HTML 5 and CSS teaches blind
> people how to design
> attractive business and personal
> websites including graphics,
> audio, and video. It assumes no
>
> prior knowledge of HTML.
>
> Audio Editing Fundamentals teaches
> principles of audio including
> how to choose and place a microphone,
> single and multi-track
> editing using tools like
>
> Goldwave and Reaper, and adding various
> effects to audio tracks.
>
> IT Essentials is an introduction to PC
> repair including Hardware,
> installing and maintaining an operating
> system, Troubleshooting,
> portable devices, and
>
> customer service.
>
> Discovery 1 is focused on home and
> small business networking. It
> is being combined with our Exploration
> course to provide a
> thorough background in networking.
>
> Exploration is a more in depth look at
> networking, both
> theoretical and practical for those
> students who wish to really
> get into building and designing
>
> networks. After completing Exploration
> 1, students will have the
> skills necessary to take the CCENT exam.
>
> The Linux Administration course
> introduces server-based Linux
> systems administration for vision
> impaired users. Students will
> learn how to install and
>
> configure a Ubuntu server system and
> install and configure a
> number of server based programs such as
> a web server, Email and a
> wiki. The course aims to
>
> take a student from asking, "what is
> Linux?", to installing and
> using a Linux-based server system via SSH.
>
> Each class runs for a total of six
> months, with online lectures.
> The classes are self-paced so you can
> finish them in a month, or
> take the entire semester
>
> if desired. The cost for each course is
> 500 US dollars however;
> scholarships are available to students
> who are paying for their
> courses out of pocket that
>
> lower the price to $150. Your
> eligibility for a scholarship will
> be assessed as part of the application
> process and payment plans
> are available. Students
>
> are required to have good internet
> access skills and be familiar
> with their screen reader of choice, or
> be willing to teach
> themselves the necessary skills
>
> as we go along. Students in the more
> advanced courses should be
> familiar with reading Adobe PDF
> documents, as they may be
> encountered while doing research
>
> projects. Course content is online, so
> a broadband internet
> connection is highly recommended.
> Students should also have a
> working headset/microphone and
>
> be willing to install Skype and
> Ventrilo, in order to attend
> lectures and communicate with
> instructors. Applications will be
> accepted until February 6,
>
> 2013.
>
> For more information on any of our
> courses or to request an
> application, please email
>
> caviinfo at ciscovision.org
>
> or visit our website at:
>
> http://www.ciscovision.org
>
> Enrollment forms are on our Intake page at
>
> http://www.ciscovision.org/2011/intake.php
>
>
>
> If you are enrolling in the Computer
> 101 courses and need help
> enrolling, you can call 914-620-2284.
>
> finally, we have a podcast about the
> CAVI program from our
> student's point of view at:
>
>
> http://cucat.org/podcast/CAVI%20Potential%20new%20students2011.mp
> 3
>
> We're looking forward to hearing from
> you. Start learning new
> skills today.
>
> Regards,
>
> The CAVI Team
>
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