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The new certification will be referred to as a CATIS (Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist for People with Visual Impairments). At this point the ACVREP Board is seeking public comment on the CATIS Certification Requirements. We encourage you to review these materials and send your comments to <a href="mailto:comments@acvrep.org"><span style='color:blue'>comments@acvrep.org</span></a> before <span style='color:red'>January 18, 2016</span>. <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>It is critical that you place CATIS on the subject line of the email</span></strong>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The documents can be viewed at <a href="http://www.mmsend2.com/link.cfm?r=199649223&sid=87122155&m=11743413&u=AERBVI&j=31493508&s=http://www.acvrep.org"><span style='color:blue'>www.acvrep.org</span></a>. If you have questions please send them to <a href="mailto:comments@acvrep.org"><span style='color:blue'>comments@acvrep.org</span></a>, <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>placing CATIS on the subject line of the email.</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Thanks to all who choose to participate. <br> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Best Regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Todd E. 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