[Trainer-talk] Free Trainer Evaluation Training

[Bryan Schulz]

hi,

that's why i don't post much.  people take it as toes getting stepped on.

Bryan Schulz

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "CathyAnne" <cathy at accesstechnologyinstitute.com>
To: "'List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology'" 
<trainer-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 3:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Trainer-talk] Free Trainer Evaluation Training


> I've never claimed to be the only game in town for certifying trainers and
> my website clearly states the trainers on the page are "ATI Certified
> Trainers."
>
> I'm not sure how much more clear I could be.  The website is specifically
> for my business and I'm not sure how having my graduates listed could do
> anyone any harm.  They worked hard for their certificates and deserve
> recognition for their accomplishment.  I won't apologize for giving them 
> the
> recognition they deserve.
>
> While I would like to think I have influence in this great world of Access
> Technology, I know only a tiny fraction of the blind people in this world
> have visited my site.
>
> My classes are based totally online, I don't have any stake in the
> employment of my graduates.  While I do continue to provide services to my
> graduates at no charge for the life of ATI, I don't have any stake in 
> their
> employment or claim on their income.  They are all independent entities.
>
> My goal is to change the quality of training in our community to the best 
> of
> my ability.  I'm willing to work with anyone to reach that goal.  I don't
> see anyone as my competition.  I'm completely internet based and confine 
> my
> advertising for profit to lists that are specifically to that purpose.
>
> The materials I advertise on this list and the one other that accepts my
> postings are always free of charge and without any strings attached.
>
> I'm sorry if anyone feels I've stepped on their toes by writing the 
> trainer
> evaluation handbook but please keep in mind it is one person's
> recommendation on one website out of millions.
>
> Whatever other claims have been made such as my claiming to be the
> "instructors of all instructors" or the statement that   there aren't 
> other
> "competent instructors out there" have never been claims I've made.  They
> were thrust upon me by others.  I appreciate honest critiques of my work 
> but
> the opinions stated in this thread were hurtful and unnecessary.  I also
> feel they were beneath the level of professionalism for which this list 
> has
> become known.
>
> I appreciate David's support and, with his permission, will continue to 
> post
> when I have materials I feel will benefit our community as a whole.  As 
> for
> the rest of this thread, you've heard my final comments.
>
> Any further personal opinions of the ilk stated in this thread will be
> deleted without comment.
>
> I wish you all a wonderful week.
>
> CathyAnne
>
>
> ---
> CathyAnne Murtha
> Access Technology Institute
> www.blindtraining.com
> Phone: (520) 303-5885
> FAX: (800) 986-6198
>
>
>
>
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