[Trainer-Talk] adaptive tech qualifications

[Guerra Access Technology Training LLC]

Brian et al-

I think each state, should offer a certification like, Minnesota, Texas,
Florida.  A National certification does exist but the cost is slightly high
and what exactly do you get for it?

I think reading book or taking a class, does not and should not allow
someone to call themselves a trainer.

I took certifications in Minnesota and past their exams, which allowed me to
be certified by the state.

Many different organizations may teach people all they want to know about
Screen readers, iOS, Windows, Microsoft, etc., but having someone pass a
teaching literacy course is something else.

Always wanting to help someone is noble, but not everyone can teach.



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Subject: [Trainer-Talk] adaptive tech qualifications

Hi,
 
I appreciate seeing how others are willing to offer sources to learn vo/mac
over the last several days but want to ask a question.
Does anyone see an issue with reading a book and being able to call yourself
an adaptive technology trainer?
That's kin to watching judge Judy for six months and calling yourself a
lawyer.
I don't mean to criticize anyone but just think that adaptive tech trainers
or contractors should have to obtain nationally recognized certifications
instead of just reading keyboard commands or studying answers to the exact
questions asked during an interview with state agency staff then depend on a
district supervisor liking you in order to succeed or be forced to return to
your original state due to how clients are distributed.
Bryan
 
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