[Trainer-Talk] adaptive tech qualifications

[Marianne Denning]

David are you aware that ACVREP is working on a national certification
and is taking public comments about their standards?  If so, what do
you think?  In Ohio you must be ACVREP certified to provide vision
rehabilitation therapy or orientation and mobility services.

On 12/29/15, David Andrews via Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Trainer-Talk [mailto:trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>Guerra Access Technology Training LLC via Trainer-Talk
>>Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2015 8:01 PM
>>To: 'List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology'
>>Cc: Guerra Access Technology Training LLC
>>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'
>><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.
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>
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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053