<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div>Since you are in Georgia you are probably aware of this: <a href="https://cidi.gatech.edu/education/training">https://cidi.gatech.edu/education/training</a>. I know GA Tech tends to provide a lot of resources for free for in state institutions. </div><div><br></div><div>You may also want to check out Deque courses. <span style="white-space:unset"> </span></div><div><span style="white-space:unset"><br></span></div><div><span style="white-space:unset"><br></span></div></div><div><br clear="all"></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><b>Elizabeth Killinger</b><br><i>Associate Coordinator</i><br><i>FIT-ABLE | Office of Disability Services<br>Fashion Institute of Technology</i><br>David Dubinsky Student Center, A570<div>Phone: 212.217.4090<br>Website: <a href="http://fitnyc.edu/fitable" target="_blank">fitnyc.edu/fitable</a></div></div></div></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Mar 5, 2025, 9:04 AM Megan Crosson via athen-list <<a href="mailto:athen-list@u.washington.edu" target="_blank">athen-list@u.washington.edu</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">
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Hello! I am new to a role specifically designated as AT (before this, I was still in the Disability Services department as an accommodation specialist). I have a decent background and understanding of various AT, am tech-savvy, and don't need the absolute basics.
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I've seen other programs like graduate certificates but lack professional development funding for those high costs. I would love any feedback on any programs or professional development opportunities you recommend!</div>
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<p style="text-align:left;margin-top:0px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:900">Megan (McKean) Crosson, M.Ed</span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:300"><br>
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<p style="text-align:left;margin-top:0px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:300"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/585+Cobb+Ave?entry=gmail&source=g" target="_blank">585 Cobb Ave</a> NW<br>
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Kennesaw, GA 30144</span></p>
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e: </span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,122,149);font-weight:300"><a href="mailto:mmckean5@kennesaw.edu" id="m_516262495618379195m_7734904637023301731OWA427f6c07-11a7-42e3-1e79-aeb53900a85d" style="color:rgb(0,122,149);text-decoration:none;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">mmckean5@kennesaw.edu</a></span></p>
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