[Jobs] Working in the Assistive Technology Field

[Fred Olver]

I suggest you think about taking some courses through

http://www.accesstechnologyinstitute.com/

They offer courses in assistive technology which will serve you well. You 
might also get in touch with some of the assistive technology vendors and 
ask some of their people what avenues they took to end up with their jobs. 
This would especially be true of their professionals who offer support 
through each of the vendors such as

GW Micro

and

Freedom Scientific

which websites are:

http://www.gwmicro.com

and

http://www.freedomscientific.com


Fred Olver


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Long, Robert" <RLong at goodwillsocal.org>
To: "Jobs for the Blind" <jobs at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 5:05 PM
Subject: Re: [Jobs] Working in the Assistive Technology Field


> Liz,
>
> I am assuming that you live in Arkansas. I live and work in Southern
> California for Goodwill Industries of Southern California, you might try
> the Goodwill Corporation in your area and see if they have a need for
> your skills. If not I am sure they could lead you in the right
> direction. You might also try the website www.jobhuntersbible.com
>
> Just a little food for thought.
>
> Robert
>
> -----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
>
>
>
> email: liz.bottner at gmail.com Visit my livejournal:
> http://unsilenceddream.livejournal.com
>
>
>
>
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