Testimonials
Thank you very much for your dynamic and comprehensive treatment of the subject in your training course. This was one of the best I have ever attended!- Jaime Rivas, Florida Department of Children and Families
In my role as Web Administrator for the Office of the State Courts Administrator, I oversee approximately 12 deputy web administrators who almost always need training. The training required is, primarily, in using Dreamweaver, and now it involves understanding accessibility. My first directive to these individuals is always to see Bob Ahern at Thoughtware Technologies. I never hesitate in sending them to Bob, because I have seen his strong commitment to the issue of accessibility and his extensive understanding of almost all things associated with computer technology. His "graduating" students invariably come back to the court well-equipped to do the necessary work here.- Phillip Pollock, Web Administrator, Office of the State Courts Administrator
Thoughtware Technologies provided my agency with training on Section 508 ADA website compliance. The course training was so complete we were able to save $1,500 by completing the ADA modifications ourselves. Organizations with larger websites could save even more. I highly recommend Thoughtware Technologies because of their professional and comprehensive training solution. I would give them my highest vendor rating.- Craig Van Brussel, Chief Technology Officer, 1st Judicial Circuit of Florida
I've taken many classes taught by Bob - from DreamWeaver to SQL to Web Accessibility (and beyond) - and I am always impressed with his depth of knowledge, not only in the subject area that he is teaching, but in the field of technology as a whole. His thoughtful presentation style promotes an ease of understanding for even the most technology-challenged student.- Tricia Knox, Web Administrator, Public Information Office, Florida Supreme Court
The recent passage of Florida's Accessible Electronic and Information Technology Act will bring new challenges to IT professionals, especially web developers, as we strive to provide information and services to those requiring assistive technologies. Bob Ahern's class on website accessibility helped me to realize the problems faced by those with disabilities and gave guidelines to improve the compliance of any website.- Benjamin Legaspi, PhD, Systems Project Analyst, Florida Public Service Commission
I just wanted to drop a line to let you know how much of a pleasure it was to attend the 508/accessibility class.... I really feel that it was chock full of good information, and the way it was presented was understandable by all who attended no matter what their background in web design. Mr. Ahern made the class interesting and you could tell it is his passion (or at least one of them). He was very good at answering some of the complex questions that came up, and better than most instructors on getting back on topic when it sometimes strayed due to the questions being asked. I have since stated to my supervisors that I feel ALL employees who have anything to do with web development should be required to take this course.... I believe all would benefit. Thank you for providing us with such an informative, enjoyable training, and two thumbs up for Mr. Ahern!- Mary Evans, Senior Web Design Specialist, Florida Department of Education
My COJ colleagues and I found the class useful. I've already started to implement some changes and am scheduling meetings with all of the city’s web content editors to remind them of what they should be doing and to show them a couple of things from the class.- Dennis Frobish, Web Content Coordinator, City of Jacksonville
I recently attended your website accessibility class in Port St. Lucie. I found the class to be extremely rich in content and you did an excellent job presenting the material. Thank you so much for all your help!- Deborah Howze, User Support Analyst, 5th Judicial Circuit of Florida
I have had three more companies ask for websites this week and I hope one of those sites might win an award! I’m getting to put all the skills Bob has been teaching me to good use.- Christoper Peary, Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
The staff members assigned to attend (the Web Accessibility class) came back with a very positive review (saying) that the information gained was very useful and timely. They indicated that the 15th should meet the July deadline for compliance and I'm pleased to hear this. Glad you contacted me, and thank you for your support.- Les Davis, Trial Court Technology Officer, 15th Judicial Circuit of Florida