[Jobs] Working in the Assistive Technology Field

[Nightingale, Noel]

I recommend that you post your questions on the NFB assistive technology
and the computer science listservs.  You can find them at

www.nfbnet.org

There, you will find people working in the fields that you are
considering who are knowledgeable about what it takes to be employable.

Noel


-----Original Message-----
From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Liz Bottner
Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 2:21 PM
To: 'Jobs for the Blind'
Subject: [Jobs] Working in the Assistive Technology Field

HI: 

 

I'm wanting to eventually work in the field of assistive technology. I
just recently graduated college, (earlier this month), with a major in
Philosophy and minor in Religious Studies. As I was aiming to major in
Computer Science at one time but at the end decided against it for
various reasons, I did take a variety of Computer Science classes and
have some experience with that. I am also familiar with various
assistive technology products out there whether because I use them
myself or have had exposure to them. 

 

I'm wondering what the best course of action would be at this point. I
want to get my foot in the door, but don't necessarily know how to go
about doing so. Since I don't have a Computer Science degree or anything
related to assistive technology, I was thinking of possibly getting a
certificate in assistive technology instruction. I have heard about and
briefly looked into the program at Lions World in Arkansas where one can
get a certificate in assistive technology instruction. I didn't know if
perhaps any of you on list were familiar with that program and could
give me your thoughts on it.
If not, what other advice might you have for me? My plan of action for
now is to pursue the assistive technology career path, but find a job in
clerical or administration/office work if only to have a job at this
point and make money. 

 

Thanks, take care, and feel free to write me off list. 

 

Liz 

 

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