[Trainer-Talk] adaptive tech qualifications

[David Andrews]

Brian:

As one of the people who developed the certification process in 
Minnesota, I can assure you that it is not as you describe.

David Andrews

At 08:50 PM 12/29/2015, you 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
>
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>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,
>
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>-----Original Message-----
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>Bryan Schulz via Trainer-Talk
>Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2015 7:38 PM
>To: 'List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology'
><trainer-talk at nfbnet.org>
>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

         David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
E-Mail:  dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org