[Trainer-Talk] adaptive tech qualifications

[Laine Amoureux]

Thank you Marianne, for mentioning this. It took me awhile to round this up. 
For anyone interested, and I encourage interest and hope that there is a cord group or committee that is working on comments from the Federation…
 Below is the message I received regarding the proposed certified assistive technology instructor, CATIS


> The Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals is pleased to announce that progress is being made on developing a professional certification for assistive technology specialists working with people who are blind or have low vision. The new certification will be referred to as a CATIS (Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist for People with Visual Impairments). At this point the ACVREP Board is seeking public comment on the CATIS Certification Requirements. We encourage you to review these materials and send your comments to comments at acvrep.org before January 18, 2016. It is critical that you place CATIS on the subject line of the email.
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> The documents can be viewed at www.acvrep.org. If you have questions please send them to comments at acvrep.org, placing CATIS on the subject line of the email.
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Laine Amoureux
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> On Dec 29, 2015, at 8:58 PM, Marianne Denning via Trainer-iTalk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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
>>> 
>>> 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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> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
> (513) 607-6053
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