The Adaptive Committee has listened to the membership and made modifications to the certification program for 2010/2011. This year, the LI/II Teach and Technical Modules have been changed to one day. This will allow members to take the teach and technical portion of the LII exam in three days. For example, a member could take their cognitive discipline at LI the first year of teaching, and then take the cognitive / low vision one day module at LII the second year, then take the mono / bi one day module and the 3 track / 4 track or stand up one day module when they were ready to achieve LII. Many members are choosing to participate in a LI In-house Validation program in one discipline at their home area to achieve their LI. So, the three days of LI/II teach and technical modules will provide a much more reasonable (affordable) process to achieve LII. Adaptive will continue to count partial passes at LI and LII, and will continue to accept ski and snowboard skiing or riding passes at LI and LII. Again this year, we are offering education and certification events throughout the division so that members can fulfill education requirements and achieve certification within a reasonable distance from home. The minimum group size for most events is 3 members, but we will continue to offer all certification events the week after Convention even if there is only one candidate. The LI/II Certification Guide 2009 and the LI/II Workbook remain the latest education and study materials and are available on the website. We encourage all members to take an adaptive event to become better instructors and learn how to work with people with disabilities. Thanks to all who work with people with disabilities. Please see the committee and Tech Team information on the website and don’t hesitate to call or email if you have questions.
Glen Smith
