Who trains the adaptive technology trainer?

While computers are becoming more pervasive in libraries, staff support for
computer training is being reduced.  This leaves anyone responsible to
train consumers with disabilities on the use of adaptive technology in the
lurch.  The ALA has passed a resolution expressing wide support for
providing library access, onsite and online, for consumers with
disabilities.  Still many librarians lack the background to assume this new
challenge.  EASI's Train the Trainer online course can help.

The text for the course is Joseph Lazzaro's book: "Adaptive Technologies
for Learning and Work Environments" published by ALA.  It is a guide
describing how to adapt Windows-based personal computers for individuals
with disabilities. The book includes detailed explainations of numerous
adaptive hardware and software systems to assist persons
with disabilities, and spotlights over 250 products and vendors.

Read the book, and you will want to study under Joe who is the instructor
for this EASI course. The course begins Oct. 7.  Syllabus and registration
are available online at:
   http://easi.cc/workshops/train.htm

This course can be taken for continuing education units.  Five of EASI's
courses will earn the Certificate in Accessible Information Technology.

EASI is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide colleges,
universities and others with know-how in making their computer and
information technology systems accessible.

Norman Coombs, Ph.D.
CEO EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information)
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