Access Technology Institute

Setting the Standards Others will Follow

Access Technology Trainer Certification Course

New students are accepted the first Monday of every Month

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Training Course Information

Teaching Access Technology to blind and visually-impaired individuals can be a rewarding profession. All too often, access technology specialists are forced to rely on manuals for specific applications and keyboard reference cards for the specific screen reader being taught. This can be frustrating for both student and instructor.

Access Technology Institute is pleased to be able to offer training for individuals who wish to improve their skills to better serve their clients.

Through a series of demanding and intensive immersions into Microsoft Windows 8, Jaws for Windows, Window-Eyes, System Access, Microsoft Office applications, the Internet, and assistance in marketing skills and creating a "presence" in the world of access technology training, instructors will understand the difference between the operating system and the screen readers, be able to communicate concepts to students who have never heard the words -- menu, combo box, etc., and more.

Learn the language of the screen readers, the differences between the various flavors of Windows as well as the capabilities of the screen readers in a variety of applications.

These immersions are designed to take those with a desire to teach and give them the skills necessary to provide premier training in the use of access technology.

These demanding components will require an hour of live, voice-chat, classroom time per week. This time will consist of one hour per week training in the various programs, understanding the lessons from the perspective of the student as well as discussions of student relations, special needs of blind and visually impaired students, assessing the needs of students, dealing with rehab counselors, and more.

Private tutoring is available to help students who may have difficulty with aspects of the course.  There is no additional fee for this tutoring.

Students must complete the 11 components listed below to qualify for full certification from ATI. 

Training Components

those wishing to acquire certification in the use of one or more applications, may sign up for a single component or as many components as desired (Windows is a mandatory component in order to participate in other components in the course).  Please contact ATI to sign up for individual component participation. 

Software and System Requirements

Students will need to supply the computer and software necessary to participate in the training components.  The following software, hardware, and textbooks are required.

Class Schedules and Included Materials

Sessions begin the first Monday of every month.  Classes are held on the first four Mondays of each month. from 4:00-5:00 PM Pacific (Some classes may last longer).

Course Enrollment Options

There are two enrollment options for students

Lifetime Support Enrollment

Students who enroll in the Lifetime support enrollment receive graduate benefits for life upon graduation.  The benefits include:

These services are provided to graduates in good standing with ATI according to the graduate code of conduct. 

The cost of each component is $1000.00.  To receive certification, students must participate in 11 components.  The total cost of certification is $11,000.00.  Payments are accepted via credit card, on-line shopping cart, check, or money order. Corporate and Department of Rehabilitation authorizations or vouchers are also accepted. All textbooks are included.

Authorizations and Purchase Orders may be Faxed to: (800) 986-6198. To pay via credit card or online shopping cart, please contact ATI for details

Enrollment with Subscription-Based Support

Students who enroll in the subscription-based support are invited to subscribe to continuing education benefits upon graduation.  The benefits include:

These services are provided to graduates in good standing with ATI according to the graduate code of conduct. 

The cost of each component is $500.00.  To receive certification, students must participate in 11 components.  The total cost of certification is $5500.00.  Payments are accepted via credit card, on-line shopping cart, check, or money order. Corporate and Department of Rehabilitation authorizations or vouchers are also accepted.

A continuing eduction support subscription is offered for a fee of $50 a month or $550 a year.

Participation Requirements and Refund Policy

Success, participation, and a positive attitude toward the training are requirements for continued enrollment in this training course. Enrollment in the training component is not a guarantee of graduation.  Students will be expected to know the course material and be able to communicate the skills effectively.  Students will be expected to comply with the ATI Student Guidelines.

Only those truly interested in succeeding as an Access Technology Trainer should consider enrolling in this course. The coursework is demanding and the time commitment on the part of the student is significant.

Students who receive an 80% or better on all tests and who attend class regularly will receive a certificate of graduate from Access Technology Institute.

Students maintain the right to withdraw from the training course at any time.  ATI maintains the right to refuse training to anyone.

ATI does not refund tuition fees

Contact ATI

To learn more about the training course or enroll, please contact:

Caroline Congdon
(520) 300-7859 x1
caroline@blindtraining.com
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