EASI's Train the Trainer Course Starts January 5, 2004

There is still time to sign up for the next session of EASI's Train the
Trainer online course, which begins January 5, 2004. This course teaches
basic computer hardware, operating systems, applications programs, and how
to integrate information technology and the internet with various forms of
assistive technology. Train the Trainer will allow you to master personal
computer hardware, operating systems, applications programs, as well as
assistive technologies for persons with visual, hearing, learning, motor,
and other disabilities. Train the Trainer takes the mystery out of
information technology, and how computers and the internet relate to
assistive technologies, and goes far beyond just the basics. While this
course plunges deep into personal computers, the internet, and a myriad of
computer-based assistive technologies, you do not need to be a rocket
scientist to successfully complete Train the Trainer!

Certificate of Completion

Everyone who completes Train the Trainer will receive an EASI certificate of
completion. Those requesting it will receive 3 continuing education units
for doing the course work, and is an optional course for those working for
the EASI/University of Southern Maine Certificate In accessible Information
Technology.

Course Schedule

Train the Trainer is offered throughout 2004 and starts on the following
dates, and runs for a total of four weeks.

January 5, March 1, April 5, July 5, September 7, October 4

Course Fees

Course registration is $350 with a %20 discount for students and for
overseas participants. There is also a %20 discount for groups of four or
more.

What You Need

EASI's Train the Trainer is delivered totally over the internet and
leverages the use of both email and the world wide web. You only need an
email account, and access to the web to take the course. If you can send and
read email, and view home pages using your web browser, you are fully
equipped to sign up for Train the Trainer! If you are using adaptive
technology, such as a screen reader, all COURSE content is accessible for
students WITH OR WITHOUT DISABILITIES.

EASI's goal is to help participants discover Internet and other resources
that will let them remain current with the rapidly changing technological
landscape. This course is suited for individuals working in organizations
such as libraries, colleges, schools, rehabilitation agencies, human
resource departments, DEVELOPERS, WEB DESIGNERS, ANYONE responsible for
providing assistive technology training and support directly to consumers.
The course provides the necessary technical depth to allow the student to
master the intricacies of basic personal computer hardware and software, and
how these relate to assistive technology solutions. Everyone completing the
course will also receive a CD full of valuable training resources such as
Windows keyboard shortcuts, lists of keystroke commands for popular adaptive
technology applications, tips on how to interact face-to-face with consumers
with various disabilities, useful articles, and more. The course also
includes a valuable PowerPoint presentation that can be used to train other
individuals.

Course textbook

The recommended textbook for Train the Trainer is "Adaptive Technologies for
Learning and Work Environments, Second Edition" by Joseph J. Lazzaro. The
book is available in both print and CD-ROM formats. The CD-ROM version is
written in standard HTML and conforms to guidelines proposed by the World
Wide Web Consortium's Web Accessibility Guidelines. The text is accessible
for users employing adaptive equipment, and is readable with any PC equipped
with a standard browser package. The textbook is also available on audio
cassette from the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped.

Course Syllabus

Below is the syllabus for Train the Trainer, including all the lessons and
assignments.

LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION TO TRAINING USERS WITH DISABILITIES ON adaptive
computer technology

Part 1 Participant and course introduction

Part 2 How much do I really have to know?

Part 3 Disability groups most commonly using adaptive technology

Part 4 Scope of the technology to be covered

Part 5 Introduction to training people with disabilities

Part 6: etiquette and political correctness issues

Part 7: Producing accessible training materials:

Part 8: Confidentiality!

Part 9: Introduction to Report writing

LESSON 2 OVERVIEW OF PERSONAL COMPUTER HARDWARE PLATFORMS

Recommended Reading: Lazzaro, Chapter 1

Part 1. Introduction to PC hardware systems

Part 2: Input devices

Part 3: Output devices

Part 4: The CPU and mother board

Part 5: Memory and disk drives

Part 6: CD-ROM, DVD, and CD writers

Part 7: Ports: Serial, Parallel, USB, Infrared, Other

Part 8: Modems and Network connections

Part 9: Scanners, CAMERAS, and other peripherals

LESSON 3 THE WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM AND ACCESSIBILITY

Recommended Reading: Lazzaro, Chapter 2

Part 1: Introduction to operating systems and applications software

Part 2: Overview of the Windows operating system: 3.1 TO XP

Part 3: Windows accessibility utilities overview

Part 4: Magnifier

Part 5: Narrator

Part 6: Onscreen Keyboard

Part 7: Utility Manager

Part 8: Running Windows from the keyboard

LESSON 4 TECHNOLOGY FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED CONSUMERS

Recommended Reading: Lazzaro, Chapter Three

Part 1: Introduction and Overview

Part 2: Screen Readers

Part 3: Screen Magnification software

Part 4: Closed Circuit Television Systems

Part 5: Scanning Technology

Part 6: Braille printers and translation software

LESSON 5 TECHNOLOGY FOR PERSONS WITH HEARING RELATED DISABILITIES

Recommended Reading: Lazzaro, Chapter four

Part 1: Introduction

Part 2: Amplification Systems

Part 3: Text Telephones (TTY)

Part 4: Relay Services

Part 5: Pagers, Instant Messaging, and Chat

Part 6: Baudot ASCII modems

Part 7: Captioning

Part 8: Transcription and CART Reporting

Lesson 6 ALTERNATIVE INPUT SYSTEMS

Recommended Reading: Lazzaro, Chapter Five

Part 1: Introduction

Part 2: Alternative Keyboards and Keyguards

Part 3: Key modification software

Part 4: On Screen Keyboards

Part 5: Voice Recognition and dictation

Lesson 7 Technology For Persons With Learning Disabilities

Recommended Reading: Lazzaro, Chapter Seven

Part 1: Introduction to Learning Disabilities

Part 2: WHAT IS A LEARNING DISABILITY?

Part 3: THE EVALUATION PROCESS

Part 4: Speech-Synthesis Systems

Part 5: Abbreviation-Expansion and Word-Prediction Software

Part 6: Electronic Books

Part 7: Scanners

Part 8: Speech-Recognition Systems

Part 9: Productivity Software

Part 10: Note-Takers and Organizers

Lesson 8 Evaluations and Report Writing

Part 1: Introduction

Part 2: The Evaluation Process

Part 3: Writing Reports for Consumers

Part 4: Writing Reports for Institutions

Appendix Materials

The following is a listing of keyboard shortcuts and command summaries for
the windows operating system, popular applications software, and the major
screen reading, magnification, and scanning solutions. The list also
includes some of the more popular Macintosh based assistive technology
solutions.

1. Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

2. Microsoft Office Keyboard Shortcuts

3. WordPerfect Keyboard Shortcuts

4. Netscape Keyboard Shortcuts

5. Internet Explorer keyboard shortcuts

6. Outlook Express Keyboard Shortcuts

7. Freedom Scientific Jaws command summary

8. GW Micro Window Eyes command summary

9. AI Squared ZoomText command summary

10. Freedom Scientific Magic command summary

11. Kurzweil 1000 & 3000 command summary

12. Freedom Scientific OpenBook command summary

13. Dragon Naturally speaking command summary

14. Alva Access Outspoken for the Mac command summary

15. Alva Access Inlarge for the Mac command summary


You can sign up for Train the Trainer course at the following URL:

http://easi.cc/workshops/train.htm

Please visit our web site for descriptions of other EASI courses:

www.EASI.cc

Equal Access to Software and Information (EASI) is an internationally
recognized leader providing distance learning courses focusing on making
information technology and the internet accessible for persons with
disabilities. 

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