Online Computer Essentials Training
  The Cisco Academy for the Visually Impaired offers online 
computer essentials courses for people who are blind or have low 
vision.  Because of a collaboration among organizations, 
including Curtin University of Australia, Cisco Academy, and 
qualified instructors who are blind, the same course material 
that is taught to sighted students is presented online in 
accessible formats.  Training can prepare individuals to work 
helpdesks, act as network technicians and service routers, and so 
forth, in one or both of the existing courses.  As the name 
implies, Cisco equipment is used, but preparation for A plus 
certification includes work with Microsoft, Linux, and Apple 
products.
  Students who are visually impaired from Australia, Egypt, 
India, Sri Lanka, Canada, and the United States have 
participated.  The cost is $75 and includes certificates.  For 
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