[Nfbktad] Fwd: [Nfb-announce] The CISCO Academy for the Vision Impaired Enrollment is open for semester one 2013

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> From: "Jeanine Lineback" <jeanine.lineback at gmail.com>
> Date: January 20, 2013, 3:01:05 PM EST
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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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