[Rehab] Introducing the National Certification in Access Technology for the Blind

Tue Jun 27 12:59:26 UTC 2023

I don't follow. There is nothing on the documentation on switching from an AER certification to an NBPCB one. Nor do I see the correlation. I see it more like people who hold both a COMS and NOMC certifications.  

Yadiel 

> On Jun 27, 2023, at 07:45, Victor Marques via Rehab <rehab at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> This was interesting reading. Sounds like they make it pretty difficult to switch from an a ER certification to a structured discovery one. there’s a lot of hoops to jump through to get both.
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> Victor.
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>> On Jun 27, 2023, at 8:16 AM, NBPCB Admin via Rehab <rehab at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> National Blindness Professional Certification Board
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>> National Certification in Access Technology for the Blind
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>> For complete information on the National Certification in Access Technology
>> for the Blind, go to NCATB Certification Process <https://nbpcb.org/ncatb/> 
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>> The NCATB is a three-year renewable credential and is the only certification
>> which can attest to an individual having met rigorous standards in the area
>> of access technology teaching for the blind using Structured Discovery (SD)
>> methods and principles. Individuals who are interested in applying for NCATB
>> certification are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with all of
>> the information included here.
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>> The Structured Discovery paradigm is grounded in the Consumer-Based Model of
>> Rehabilitation and has had unsurpassed outcomes for more than seven decades.
>> One of the key tenets of this approach to access technology teaching is that
>> successful professionals must master the nonvisual skills for competently
>> using technology that they are expected to teach. Strong problem-solving
>> strategies and techniques are developed to effectively utilize both
>> mainstream and access technology. It is also crucial to understand how an
>> individual's internalized attitudes--as well as public attitudes--about
>> blindness have on personal expectations and aspirations.
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>> The preparation process for individuals teaching under the Structured
>> Discovery model is heavily focused on the development of personal experience
>> in learning and using the skills that blind persons depend on for safe and
>> effective living. Beyond theoretical and academic exposition, Structured
>> Discovery is based on hands-on learning, trust in the effectiveness and
>> appropriateness of nonvisual skills, and an unwavering conviction in the
>> normalcy and capacity of individuals who are blind to maintain their own
>> independence and make decisions about how they live their lives.
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>> Proper preparation to become certified as an Access Technology for the Blind
>> instructor is dependent upon successful completion of either a
>> University-based program or apprenticeship that is sanctioned by the
>> National Blindness Professional Certification Board. This includes a minimum
>> of 480 hours of immersion at an NBPCB-approved center  followed by
>> proficiency demonstrated through a successful internship or apprenticeship
>> completed at an NBPCB-approved center. Demonstration of this ability is
>> documented through the verification of teaching competency form that is
>> signed off by  the NBPCB-Approved training representative who oversees the
>> immersion and/or teaching program. Individuals who wish to seek NCATB
>> certification but who have not completed one of these formal programs will
>> need to write a letter to the NBPCB board of directors that details their
>> preparation experience, knowledge, skills, and disposition to teach
>> Structured Discovery Access Technology as part of their application. 
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>> Successful applicants who earn the designation of NCATB maintain this status
>> for a period of three years and are entitled to all rights and
>> responsibilities therein as long as active certification status is
>> maintained and the NBPCB Code of Conduct is upheld. 
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>> Application Process
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>> Individuals seeking NCATB certification must submit the following: 
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>> *    Completed application form
>> *    Personal essay explaining interest in becoming an Access Technology
>> SD certified instructor
>> *    Resume
>> *    Two letters of support from persons who can attest to the
>> applicant's character, motivation, teaching ability, and fitness and
>> suitability for the profession
>> *      Verification of Immersion form *
>> *    Payment of all applicable fees 
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>> Examination Process
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>> Once an application has been approved, the individual seeking certification
>> is then eligible to proceed with the following examination process.  
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>> *     Submit Verification of Teaching Competency form (provided directly
>> by the supervisor or applicable person.)*
>> *    Participate in an interview conducted by the NCATB evaluation panel.
>> *    Take the NCATB written examination
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>> *Individuals who have not completed a formal program of preparation
>> recognized by the NBPCB must seek guidance from the NBPCB office on how to
>> properly complete the Verification of Immersion and Verification of Teaching
>> Competency forms. Individuals will also need to submit a letter to the NBPCB
>> board outlining their own personal AT training and preparation to be an AT
>> instructor. 
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>> Note: Applications will not be processed nor will individuals be allowed to
>> sit for the written examination without all supporting documentation and
>> payment of application fees. 
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>> All required documents must be sent directly in separate attachments to the
>> NBPCB Office at admin at nbpcb.org <mailto:admin at nbpcb.org> . 
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>> Questions or request for application materials may be directed to:
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>> NBPCB Office
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>> PO Box 2373
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>> Ruston LA 71273
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>> 318 299-7340
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>> admin at nbpcb.org <mailto:admin at nbpcb.org> q
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>> NBPCB Office
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>> PO Box 2373
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>> Ruston LA 71273
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>> 318 299-7340
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>> <mailto:admin at nbpcb.org> admin at nbpcb.org 
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>> <http://www.nbpcb.org> www.nbpcb.org
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>> <https://www.nbpcb.org/pages/lookup.php> Click here to verify the status of
>> NBPCB certified professionals
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