[Trainer-talk] education level

[Jeanine Lineback]

AT the rehab agency in Texas they also look at years of experience and
level of knowledge in current popular blindness technology products.
For example, right now they would be looking for people who can show
experience training blind and low vision persons to use iOS devices.
They also would look for competency in training blind and low vision
individuals to use standard mainstream software popular in employment,
like Ms Office and Windows XP & 7, using a variety of screen readers
and screen magnification packages.
Recently, I have seen more job posts requesting that AT trainers have
a four year degree in Computer Science. This seems more common in
private training settings. The governmental agencies typically have
focused on provable experience. However, the popularity of AT
certification is gaining momentum. This could change what employers
require when hiring AT trainers in the near future. So far, as far as
I know, there are no accredited certification programs specifically
for trainers of assistive technologies for the blind.
Someone, please share if you know of any!

On 12/26/11, Nancy Coffman <nancylc at sprynet.com> wrote:
> One of the technology specialists in Nebraska is a certified instructional
> technology teacher.  I am not sure what his degree is, but another one has
> had many years of computer experience.  I have a BA in Psychology and Human
> Rehabilitative Services.  My computer knowledge ahs been gathered by the
> "babtism by fire" technique.  The willingness to learn and play with things
> until they work is important.
>
> Nancy Coffman
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Travis S. Moses
> Sent: Monday, December 26, 2011 6:30 PM
> To: trainer-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Trainer-talk] education level
>
> Hello All
> I am trying to do some research for myself and have the following questions.
> First, what is the required education level for most government and company
> for AT specialists?  Also, could you point me to any current listings for AT
> positions that may substantiate this information. I am NOT wanting any
> information about independent AT training courses.
>
> Thank you for you assistance.
> --
> Travis S. Moses
> Adaptive Technology Specialist
> The Visionaries, LLC
> Phone: 406-369-5605
> Fax: 888-226-6862
> chiefblindtech at gmail.com
>
> "Level, Plumb, & Square"
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