[Trainer-Talk] adaptive tech qualifications

[Anita Ogletree]

I understand that being certified in certain areas has its benefits and if
this was an option available and/or accessible I wouldn't mind taking
courses to achieve that.

I am grateful, however, that opportunities are available to those who are
willing to help make adapting to the technology that has been designed for
individuals who find using these tools a wonderful way to access important
information. There are some of us who are at an age in life when just a
little can take us very far.

Thank you for the suggestions and offers to impart the knowledge you have.
I look forward to the new year.

Anita
On Tue, Dec 29, 2015 at 9:21 PM David Andrews via Trainer-Talk <
trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> 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
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Trainer-Talk [mailto:trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> >David Andrews via Trainer-Talk
> >Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2015 9:49 PM
> >To: List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology
> >Cc: David Andrews
> >Subject: Re: [Trainer-Talk] adaptive tech qualifications
> >
> >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
> > >
> > >Call Guerra Access Technology Training LLC
> > >guerra Access Technology Training LLC
> > >Visit Guerra Access Technology Training on the Web
> > >
> > >-----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.
> E-Mail:  dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org
>
>
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