[Nfbktad] Fwd: [Nfb-announce] The CISCO Academyfor theVision Impaired Enrollment is open for semester one 2013

Gatton, Tonia (OFB-LV) Tonia.Gatton at ky.gov
Mon Jan 28 12:57:33 UTC 2013


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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From: Nfbktad [mailto:nfbktad-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of slerythema
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Apparently, I will see you in class. Which screenreader do you use?
 
Cindy

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	From: Nfbktad [mailto:nfbktad-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Todd
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	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
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	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

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		From: Nfbktad [mailto:nfbktad-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Todd
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		Ah, most excellent, Scott. Thanks for sharing!!

		 

		Todd

		 

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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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