[Trainer-talk] technology trainer requirements

[Scott Berry]

Just one more thing here.  Minnesota also does a series of tests to 
iensure you areable to use the technologies.  Minnesota does allow for 
you to specialize in the screen reader aspect.

Just one quick thing about Lion's World I would really think hard before 
going there though.



On 01/08/2012 05:45 PM, Jeanine Lineback wrote:
> Alexander, there are two certification programs for becoming a
> certified trainer of assistive technology for the blind that I'm aware
> of . One is through Access Technology Institute,
> http://www.blindtraining.com. This is an online program and is where I
> received my certification. the other is through Lions World
> http://www.lwsb.org/assistive_technology_instructor_program.asp. This
> is a residential program in Arkansaw.
> Niether of these is accredited through a college or university. I
> don't know of any accredited university programs for Assistive Tech
> trainers of the blind. There are a few programs like the one at CSUN
> for assistive technology but it is not specific to persons who are
> blind or low vision. Most government and private companies base their
> hiring decisions for assistive tech trainers on the level of
> experience and scope or variety of software and hardware products that
> a trainer can demonstrated his/her ability to train in. Some states
> like Texas require that a trainer who wants to contract with the
> Division for Blind Services to train on assistive software and
> hardware used by the blind, take a series of tests, which demonstrates
> their knowledge in the products and their ability to teach blind
> persons the products effectively.
> Recently, in the last year, I have seen job postings from companies
> list as a preference that the person they hire have a computer science
> degree or related field.
> Hth
>
> On 1/8/12, Alexander Kaiser<metalgod1030 at inbox.com>  wrote:
>> Dear List,
>> hi my name is Alexander Kaiser. I would like to become an assistive
>> technology trainer for assistive  technology training for the blind. What
>> college major requirements do I need for this career? What certifications do
>> I need to teach use of assistive technology for the blind? I might be
>> majoring in assistive technology for the blind as a college career and  I
>> would like to find out the requirements and accomodations needed for this
>> profession. Please email me at AScottKaiser90 at inbox.com. Thank you for your
>> time and consideration.
>> Sincerely,
>> Mr. Alexander Scott Kaiser
>> Thank you and have a wonderful day!
>>
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