Professional Training Needs Survey

3. Please check the option that most applies to you.
 

• I work for an agency
• I am an independent contractor
• I am an ICanConnect Provider
• I am currently in school or training to become a technology trainer
• Other - Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

4. Do you currently work with DeafBlind individuals?

• Yes
• No

5. Do you anticipate working with individuals who are DeafBlind in the future?

• Yes
• No

6. Are you DeafBlind?

• Yes
• No

7. What areas of training are you interested in? Please check all the topics interest you.
 

• General Overview of the available braille devices on the market. (includes advantages and disadvantages to each model and why some consumers may prefer one over the other.
• Using braille displays on iOS
• Using braille displays on the Mac
• Using braille displays with NVDA
• Using braille displays with JAWS
• Using JAWS on the PC with speech
• Email (braille and speech users)
• Email (low vision users)
• Making phone calls while DeafBlind (Text Relay, Video Phone, half video phone, and captioning)
• How to work most efficiently with an interpreter/SSP while providing training to an individual who is DeafBlind
• Strategies for conducting a technology assessment with an individual who is DeafBlind
• An overview of technology most commonly used by individuals who utilized low vision
• Specific teaching strategies to effectively work with and meet the needs of DeafBlind consumers
• Specific strategies to effectively assess and train DeafBlind consumers as a DeafBlind trainer
• General overview of screen magnification options for all operating systems.
• Accessing your environment through the use of assistive technology as a low vision user.
• General overview of Video magnifiers on the market
• Using the iPad as a low vision user
• Other - Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

8. How do you currently learn about topics and content needed to perform your job effectively?

• In-person trainings
• Virtual trainings
• Youtube videos and other videos that can be found online
• Tips sheets and resources that can be found online
• Other - Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

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9. If you attend in-person or virtual trainings what format do you prefer?
 

• Self-paced training
• Live training
• N/A
• Other - Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

10. Are you interested in acquiring CEU's (Continuing Education Units) when attending trainings?

• Yes
• No

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11. What do you think the ideal length of a training should be?

• 20 minute short tutorials
• 1 hour
• 2-3 hours
• 1 day
• 2-3 days

12. Are you interested in a customized training for your organization or company? If yes, please share your contact information in the comments box below.

• Yes
• No

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13. What is your preferred form of payment?

• Digital (credit or debit card)
• By Mail (check)

14. Would you like to be informed of any train-the-trainer opportunities offered by HKNC in the future? If yes, please share your contact information in the comments.

• Yes
• No

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