Application Specific Training Certification
Trainers have been asking for an alternative to the full certification course offered by ATI. They have a desire to teach a specific screen reader. We are pleased to be able to accommodate these students with custom training classes geared toward these specific screen readers.
These trainings are as demanding and comprehensive as the components for the full certification but are specifically designed to teach a single access technology application.
Through these lessons, you will learn the language of the screen reader, how it interfaces with Windows and Windows 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.
Each of these courses requires 1 hour of live, voice-chat, classroom time per week. This time will consist of 1 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 all components listed below to qualify for application certification from ATI. Each component consists of 8 lessons.
Please contact ATI to sign up for the training classes below.
Window-Eyes Certification
- Windows Vista (required for all students)
- Advanced Window-eyes
- The Internet with Window-Eyes
- Creating Outlines, Class Materials and Effective Communication
- Public Speaking Workshop
Jaws for Windows Certification
- Windows Vista (Required for all students)
- Advanced Jaws for Windows
- The Internet with Jaws for Windows
- Creating Outlines, Class Materials and Effective Communication
- Public Speaking Workshop
Software and System Requirements
Students will need to supply the computer and software necessary to participate in the training components. The following software and hardware are required.
- A Pentium 3.0 computer equivalent or better
- At least 2.0 gb of RAM
- Broadband Internet (DSL, Cable, or Fiber Optic)
- Working Microphone and Headset
- Jaws for Windows for the Jaws Training
- Window-Eyes for the Window-Eyes Training
- Microsoft Windows Vista
- Microsoft Word 2007
- Internet Explorer 7
Class Schedules and Included Materials
Sessions begin the first Wednesday of every month. Classes are held on the first four Wednesdays of each month. from 4:00-5:30 PM Pacific.
- Access to the class material in WMV and MP3 format
- Textbooks for each component
- One hours per week of live, voice-chat, training
- Weekly Comprehensive Tests
- Students may record each session for personal use within the TC Conference client
- Access to ATI Forums for students participating in the training course.
Course Enrollment and Tuition
To enroll in a scheduled component, please contact ATI.
The cost of each component is $1000.00. The cost of full applicaiton certification for is $6000.00. To receive certification, students must participate in all components for the selected training. 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.
Register via the online option below or fax authorizations to: (800) 986-6198
Participation Requirements and Refund Policy
Success, participation, and a positive attitude toward the training are requirements for continued enrollment in this class. 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.
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.
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 will be significant. There are no continuing services for these training courses. 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