[Trainer-Talk] adaptive tech qualifications

[David Andrews]

There are some tests, a bit of self study, and a teaching 
demo.  Basically you take a basic test, then tests in the areas you 
want to teach, JAWS, Window-Eyes, Zoomtext, K1000, Stream etc. In 
addition there is material on how to teach adults, that you must 
study, then pass a test on, and finally, you have to pick a topic, 
and teach for half an hour on it.  You either teach a blind person, 
or a sighted staff member under sleep shades.

And ... at certain points, when tests are updated you must recertify.

Dave

At 10:08 PM 12/29/2015, you wrote:
>Hi Dave,
>
>Thank you for your reply.
>Could you describe what is involved to be a contractor in Minnesota?
>Bryan
>
>
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>
>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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> >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
> >
> >Call Guerra Access Technology Training LLC
> >guerra Access Technology Training LLC
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> >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.
E-Mail:  dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org