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Amplify Online Resources and Training Media
To facilitate the adoption of technology in the field, the CATT program is
responsible for developing online resources and training media in a number of
ways. Contributions to existing repositories such as the APH Access Academy and
APH Hive provide anyone free access to training in online and asynchronous
formats. A new CATT YouTube channel is under development and will offer a
range of device-specific videos such as unboxing videos, getting started tips, and
highlight short videos from the field that capture how AT are used in different
ways. The purpose of the YouTube videos is to inspire ideas for lesson planning
and provide support for learning AT. The CATT program will also collaborate
with APH to develop training resources for new and emerging AT and strategize
how to integrate these resources within existing APH catalog product pages. For
example, the CATT program includes a focus on amplifying APH's efforts to
support accessible coding products and instruction, with each regional program
offering coding activities to support APH's annual Day of Code.
Build Communities of Practice with a Train-the-Trainer Approach
Besides the provision of AT, at no cost to educators, guardians, and
community partners (which is already exciting!), the CATT program is committed
to offering professional development opportunities for teachers of students who are
blind and low vision, parents, and related professionals who support students who
