About - A short bio

Ms. Norma Jean Brand holds an A.A.S. in Technical Communications, Desktop Publishing and Graphic Illustration and an A.A. from Houston Community College and a B.A. in Psychology, with specialization in Special Education and Adult Learners. Ms. Brand is also ATAC certified through CSUN. Currently employed as an ADA Technician assigned to the DSSO as the Assistive Technology Specialist for Houston Community College System. Ms. Brand has worked for HCCS since 1996 in several capacities in technical support; and faculty, staff and student training. Over the course of thirty-four years, Ms. Brand has provided consultation and training in the use of computers and software in both public and private sectors; and the purchase of computers, software, and special equipment for those with disabilities. She has presented locally, state-wide and nationally on numerous occasions regarding the use of special equipment, various software packages, and computer technology as tools for those with disabilities.

Outside interests include painting, sculpting, fiction writing, and researching/exploring social media, technology, gaming, sci-fi, paranormal, and history. She has one child and two grandchildren, and shares her home with them and a few furry animals – 1 Border Collie, and 2 rescue cats.