[nfbcs] Training Programs

[Jeanine Lineback]

The one I am most familiar with is CathyAnne Murtha's Access Technology Institute http://www.blindtraining.com. Upon successful completion of a 10 month program that includes segments on ethics and writing lesson plans as well as the  modules on assistive technology, you receive a certificate as a Access Technology Trainer. 


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On May 2, 2012, at 7:02 PM, "Nancy Coffman" <nancylc at sprynet.com> wrote:

> I have also been checking into RESNa (Rehabilitation Engineering and
> Assistive Technology Association of North America).  They have a
> certification program also.  I don't know if it has anything to do with
> blindness.  It seems to have more to do with mobility impairments.
> 
> Nancy Coffman
> 
> 
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> 
> I think that is where to start
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On May 2, 2012, at 5:02 PM, "Jeanine Lineback" <jeanine.lineback at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> The only programs I know of that are specifically on assistive technology
> for the blind are certification programs. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On May 2, 2012, at 1:56 PM, Jim Barbour <jbar at barcore.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> I believe that CSUN (California State University Northridge) has a 
>>> Graduate degre, it may be a certification, for Assistive Technology 
>>> for people with disabilities.  I believe that it is not blind 
>>> specific.
>>> 
>>> I hope this helps,
>>> 
>>> Jim
>>> 
>>> On Wed, May 02, 2012 at 01:29:26PM -0500, Hyde, David W. (ESC) wrote:
>>>> Hi folks. I have an inquiry from a teacher asking about any college
> level programs specializing in technology for the blind. I don't know of
> any. Do you?
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> David Hyde, Professional Development Coordinator Wisconsin Center 
>>>> for the Blind and Visually Impaired 1700 W. State Street Janesville 
>>>> WI 53546
>>>> 608-758-6152 (office)
>>>> 608-751-0960 (cell)
>>>> 608-758-6169 (fax)
>>>> 866-284-1107 ext. 34 (toll free)
>>>> email
>>>> david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us<mailto:david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us>
>>>> 
>>>> 
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