[Trainer-talk] College requirements forassistive technologytrainers

[Bryan Schulz]

Dave,

why spend about 15k on ati when the person is given the test questions and 
time to memorize the exact answers and automatically be qualified?
This is my irk with the process that any joe could be called a trainer with 
no skills or any other ms or comptia certification if they memorize the 
questions that are provided to the interested person.
Bryan Schulz


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andrews, David B (DEED) via Trainer-talk" <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: <wcmerritt at gmail.com>; "List for teachers andtrainers of adaptive 
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Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 10:56 AM
Subject: Re: [Trainer-talk] College requirements forassistive 
technologytrainers


>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
>>>
>
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