[Trainer-Talk] adaptive tech qualifications

[Anita Ogletree]

Let me say to the "experts" on the list who are so kind to express their
thoughts. Thank you!

And, Happy New Year!!!

Anita
On Tue, Dec 29, 2015 at 6:51 PM Bryan Schulz via Trainer-Talk <
trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I wasn't thinking of 15k for Cathy's course.
> I was thinking of comptia A+, mos, cisco, etc.
>
> You say you passed certification in Minnesota.
> I'm curious to know if that is similar to Missouri where the agency sends
> you the questions and answers then you recite them in a few months?
> Thanks,
> Bryan
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Guerra Access Technology Training LLC via Trainer-Talk
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> Subject: Re: [Trainer-Talk] adaptive tech qualifications
>
> 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.
>
>
>
> Respectfully,
>
> Guerra Access Technology Training LLC
> An Authorized state of Minnesota Vendor for Technology Training
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Trainer-Talk [mailto:trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Bryan Schulz via Trainer-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2015 7:38 PM
> To: 'List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology'
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> Cc: Bryan Schulz <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>
> 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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