[Trainer-talk] College requirements for assistive technologytrainers

[Andrews, David B (DEED)]

I agree with Wayne -- and I am involved with the certification in Minnesota.  We have no college or course requirements -- applicants must pass our tests and certification process.  Something like a certificate from ATI (assistive technology institute) might help you, and would pass some of the tests automatically.  Computer science might be a help to you -- as might work in the education of adults.  But a college degree, as such isn't necessary.  This might be different in other states.

Dave



-----Original Message-----
From: Trainer-talk [mailto:trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Wayne Merritt via Trainer-talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 10:28 AM
To: Nancy Coffman; List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology
Subject: Re: [Trainer-talk] College requirements for assistive technology trainers

Getting the degree is one thing; being certified through your state is something else. For the certification requirements, talk with the rehabilitation agency in your region/state. Each state may have their own certification testing and requirements. Having a computer oriented degree is always good, but it is not necessary.

Hth,
Wayne

On 12/16/14, Nancy Coffman via Trainer-talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> You might check on the Masters program at California State University 
> Northridge (CSUN).
>
> Nancy Coffman
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Dec 15, 2014, at 9:20 PM, Marianne Denning via Trainer-talk 
>> <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> There are several different assistive technology areas.  If you want 
>> to work specificly with people who are blind and visually impaired 
>> you don't even need a degree.  You could obtain your training through 
>> several different programs.  If you want to work with other 
>> disability groups you would need different degrees and training.
>>
>>> On 12/15/14, Bryan Schulz via Trainer-talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>> hi,
>>>
>>> You would be fine with any computer science degree as there are no 
>>> set standards.
>>> You could gain an understanding by talking with a rehabilitation 
>>> counselor in your area.
>>> In my state, the agency didn't even care about microsoft certification.
>>> Bryan Schulz
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Mr. Alexander Scott Kaiser via Trainer-talk"
>>> <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> To: <Trainer-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, December 15, 2014 7:21 PM
>>> Subject: [Trainer-talk] College requirements for assistive 
>>> technologytrainers
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hello list,
>>>>
>>>> Hi my name is Mr. Alexander Scott Kaiser. I am in college studying 
>>>> to become an assistive technology trainer. What college 
>>>> requirements do I need for this employment outcome. Feel free to 
>>>> email me off list at alexander.scott.kaiser at bluebottle.com
>>>> <mailto:alexander.scott.kaiser at bluebottle.com> , feel free to call 
>>>> my cellphone at 1.848.205.0208, and call me on skype at 
>>>> Mister.Alexander.Scott.Kaiser.  Your advice is greatly appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>
>>>> Mr. Alexander Sccott Kaiser
>>