October 2015 - NOMC - lists.nbpcb.org

TEAM BISM member Nikki Jackson interviewed on WBAL 1090 AM!
by mperet＠BISM.org 16 Oct '15

16 Oct '15

Fellow Federationists, Check out the attached inspiring interview with our own Nikki Jackson, NOMC! What a terrific Meet The Blind Month piece! Go Team BISM! From: Robert Ennamorato Sent: Friday, October 16, 2015 12:21 PM Subject: TEAM BISM member Nikki Jackson interviewed on WBAL 1090 AM! Hello, BISM Baltimore associate and TEAM BISM member Nikki Jackson was interviewed yesterday on WBAL 1090-AM Maryland News Now with Mary Beth Marsden as part of a preview for tomorrow's Baltimore Running Festival. The interview file is attached. Thank you, Rob Ennamorato Communications Specialist Blind Industries and Services of Maryland 3345 Washington Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21227 410-737-2615

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FW: Las Cruces Sun-News Article
by ebell＠pdrib.com 15 Oct '15

15 Oct '15

*** Story *** Bernardo Howard of Artesia navigated busy intersections, buses, and Mesilla Valley Mall in Las Cruces Wednesday as part of blindness skills training that he is receiving from the New Mexico Commission for the Blind Orientation Center in Alamogordo. The training includes cane travel, braille, home management , personal management, computers and assistive technology, physical education, and industrial arts. ""Many people who lose their sight believe at first that their lives are over and that they are no longer capable of working or performing even simple tasks independently," said Lucy Alexander, director of the Orientation Center. However, those who participate in the Commission for the Blind vocational rehabilitation program soon learn that blind people are normal people who can and should live and function independently." Howard and three other students were accompanied by their cane travel Instructor, Robert Wilkerson, who is certified by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board, as is his colleague Aaron Fallon who was also part of today's group. The students and staff of the Orientation Center will join the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico, the National Federation of the Blind White Sands chapter, and New Mexico State University Alamogordo on October 20 in a walk along White Sands Boulevard to raise awareness of the white cane law. For more information about the Commission for the Blind and the Orientation Center in Alamogordo visit www.cfb.state.nm.us <http://www.cfb.state.nm.us> . main region end

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FW: Job Vacancies - Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
by ebell＠pdrib.com 12 Oct '15

12 Oct '15

FYI, excellent opportunity at a great center, working for a great boss and strong staff. Subject: FW: Job Vacancies - Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired Hello Eddie, I hope all is going well with you. I am forwarding the following information to you about the orientation and mobility specialist position we have available here in Virginia. The announcement indicates that the position is in Henrico, which is basically part of the Richmond area. If you could share the information with the O and M listserv and with your students, I would appreciate it. If anyone would like further information, they can call me at 804-371-3323. Thank you for your help in getting the word out about this exciting opportunity in Virginia to empower our students to "live the life" they've imagined. Have a great day! Melody Good morning! Listed below are DBVI and VRCBVI positions that are currently available. Each week Human Resources will send out an updated listing of current openings to all employees. If you are interested in applying, here are some helpful tips to remember when applying: * Update your application to reflect your current duties. Applications saved in RMS before April 21, 2015 must be re-entered in the new RMS. * Only FULLY completed applications can be accepted. Please do not write "see resume" on your application. For screening purposes, we rely on the RMS application. * Please continue to view <http://www.vadsa.org/jobs/> http://www.vadsa.org/jobs/ for new positions that may be added throughout the week. * RMS closes at 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. Be sure that you apply early to avoid the system closing before you can submit your application. Additionally, if you know of someone who may be interested in the positions, please delete the top portion of this email and send them the information below. Listed below are positions with the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired, and/or the Virginia Industries for the Blind. These positions may be accessed directly in the Recruitment Management System (RMS) by clicking on the Quicklink. Applications saved in RMS before April 21, 2015 must be re-entered in the new RMS. If you have recently updated your application in the RMS, applying for the position will be very streamlined and take only a few minutes. If you have not yet completed your online application in the RMS, you may visit https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com to begin the process or simply click on the Quicklink below. While the system will not allow you to apply until you have established your application, you will be able to access the application through this site. Please be aware that we ONLY accept fully completed RMS online applications (required) and applications only are accepted for advertised vacancies. Job postings close at 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. You may attach cover letters and resumes and in some cases are required to submit college or university transcripts or professional certifications (see job posting for instructions). These may be scanned and attached to your online applications, faxed, or mailed to the appropriate recruiting contact. Please review the posting for any special requirements or instructions as well as information related to barrier crimes for specific positions. Agency: Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired Job Title: Orientation and Mobility Specialist Location: Henrico Position #: 00021 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Quicklink: <https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/18032> https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/18032 Joann Robinson, SPHR HR Manager Human Resources 8004 Franklin Farms Drive Richmond, VA 23229 804-662-7175 804-662-7662 fax <mailto:Joann.Robinson at drs.virginia.gov> Joann.Robinson at drs.virginia.gov <file:///\\www.vdbvi.org> www.vdbvi.org

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FW: EBMRC Director, Columbia SC
by ebell＠pdrib.com 06 Oct '15

06 Oct '15

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA Commission for the Blind 1430 Confederate Avenue Columbia, SC 29201 http://www.jobs.sc.gov INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF: EBMRC Director An Equal Opportunity Employer THE LANGUAGE USED IN THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE EMPLOYEE AND THE AGENCY. THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE ANY CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS OR ENTITLEMENTS. THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT, IN WHOLE OR IN PART. NO PROMISES OR ASSURANCES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHICH ARE CONTRARY TO OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PARAGRAPH CREATE ANY CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT. OPENING DATE: 09/28/15 CLOSING DATE: Continuous JOB TITLE: EBMRC Director CLASS CODE: GA60 POSITION NUMBER: 60026472 SLOT NUMBER: STATE SALARY RANGE: $38,703.00 - $71,608.00 Annually AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MIN: $38,703 AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MAX: $55,155 LOCATION: Richland County, South Carolina JOB TYPE: FTE - Full-Time NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00) RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT SPECIFICS (IF ANY): AGENCY SPECIFIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Please apply online. Your entire work history to include names and addresses of former employers should be included on your application. Include periods of unemployment, volunteer work and military service. The words "see resume" may not constitute a completed application and your application may not be considered. Those meeting the Agency Preferred requirements will be given priority consideration. Application should show supervisory experience. If you need assistance completing the application, please call 803 898 7297. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Under limited supervision, administers, designs, updates and monitors a comprehensive adjustment to blindness program for the benefits of South Carolina Commission for the Blind (SCCB) Consumers in the Vocational Rehabilitation program. Creates, maintains and evaluates clear focus on services and expected outcomes as directed by the SCCB Mission Statement and the SCCB Vocational Rehabilitation Program. Provides proactive steps to review and incorporate emerging data, methods, technology and ideas into services provided and monitor efficacy in an evidence based practice model. Provides supervision to others. MINIMUM AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor's degree and professional experience in human services or social services programs. Agency Additional Requirements: A Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Blind & Low Vision Studies, Clinical Social Work, or Blind Education, plus two years experience in Vocational Rehabilitation serving blind consumers and two years supervisory experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Agency Preferred: Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Certification and/or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This is a leadership position which requires proactive action to ensure the agency's mission and vision are guiding day to day practices. Some overnight travel may be required. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.jobs.sc.gov OR 1430 Confederate Avenue Columbia, SC 29201 Job #52065 EBMRC DIRECTOR WM EBMRC Director Supplemental Questionnaire * 1. Did you complete the entire application to include periods of unemployment, volunteer work and military assignments? Yes No * 2. Do you have a bachelor's degree and professional experience in human services or social services programs? Yes No * 3. Do you have a Master's Degree in any of the following? Rehabilitation Counseling Blind and Low Vision Studies Clinical Social Work Blind Education Other * 4. If your Master's Degree is in another field, please tell us what it is. If this question does not apply to you, please type N/A. * 5. Do you have at least two years experience in Vocational Rehabilitation serving blind consumers and two years of supervisory experience? Yes No * 6. Do you have Orientation and Mobility Certification? Yes No * 7. Are you a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor? Yes No * 8. How did you find out about this position? * Required Question Steve Cook, CPM Assistive Technology Consultant SC Commission for the Blind 1430 Confederate Avenue Columbia, SC 29201 E-Mail: stcook at sccb.sc.gov <mailto:stcook at sccb.sc.gov> Phone: (803) 898-8788 Fax: (803) 898-8882 July is Fireworks Safety Month. Eye injuries from fireworks can be traumatic. Prevent Blindness America estimates that there are over 2000 eye related injuries caused by fireworks each year. The South Carolina Commission for the Blind encourages you to use caution around fireworks. Let the professionals handle them! For more information about how the SC Commission for the Blind can help you or a loved one, please visit us at www.sccb.state.sc.us <http://www.sccb.state.sc.us> or give us a call at 803-898-8731. Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness Louisiana Tech University 210 Woodard Hall PO Box 3158 Ruston LA 71272 Office: 318.257.4554 Fax: 318.257.2259 (Fax) Skype: edwardbell2010 <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> ebell at latech.edu www.pdrib.com <http://www.pdrib.com> ************************************************************** "I am somehow less interested in the weight and convolutions of Einstein's brain than in the near certainty that people of equal talent have lived and died in cotton fields and sweatshops." -- Stephen Jay Gould From: Pamela Allen [mailto:pallen at louisianacenter.org] Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2015 9:08 AM To: Edward Bell <ebell at pdrib.com> Subject: FW: EBMRC Director, Columbia SC FYI This might be a better post. Pamela Allen Executive Director Louisiana Center for the Blind 800-234-4166 www.Louisianacenter.org <http://www.Louisianacenter.org> "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity. An optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill From: Steve Cook [mailto:STCook at sccb.sc.gov] Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 10:40 AM To: Pamela Allen <pallen at louisianacenter.org <mailto:pallen at louisianacenter.org> > Subject: EBMRC Director, Columbia SC STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA Commission for the Blind 1430 Confederate Avenue Columbia, SC 29201 http://www.jobs.sc.gov INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF: EBMRC Director An Equal Opportunity Employer THE LANGUAGE USED IN THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE EMPLOYEE AND THE AGENCY. THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE ANY CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS OR ENTITLEMENTS. THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT, IN WHOLE OR IN PART. NO PROMISES OR ASSURANCES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHICH ARE CONTRARY TO OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PARAGRAPH CREATE ANY CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT. OPENING DATE: 09/28/15 CLOSING DATE: Continuous JOB TITLE: EBMRC Director CLASS CODE: GA60 POSITION NUMBER: 60026472 SLOT NUMBER: STATE SALARY RANGE: $38,703.00 - $71,608.00 Annually AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MIN: $38,703 AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MAX: $55,155 LOCATION: Richland County, South Carolina JOB TYPE: FTE - Full-Time NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00) RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT SPECIFICS (IF ANY): AGENCY SPECIFIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Please apply online. Your entire work history to include names and addresses of former employers should be included on your application. Include periods of unemployment, volunteer work and military service. The words "see resume" may not constitute a completed application and your application may not be considered. Those meeting the Agency Preferred requirements will be given priority consideration. Application should show supervisory experience. If you need assistance completing the application, please call 803 898 7297. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Under limited supervision, administers, designs, updates and monitors a comprehensive adjustment to blindness program for the benefits of South Carolina Commission for the Blind (SCCB) Consumers in the Vocational Rehabilitation program. Creates, maintains and evaluates clear focus on services and expected outcomes as directed by the SCCB Mission Statement and the SCCB Vocational Rehabilitation Program. Provides proactive steps to review and incorporate emerging data, methods, technology and ideas into services provided and monitor efficacy in an evidence based practice model. Provides supervision to others. MINIMUM AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor's degree and professional experience in human services or social services programs. Agency Additional Requirements: A Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Blind & Low Vision Studies, Clinical Social Work, or Blind Education, plus two years experience in Vocational Rehabilitation serving blind consumers and two years supervisory experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Agency Preferred: Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Certification and/or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This is a leadership position which requires proactive action to ensure the agency's mission and vision are guiding day to day practices. Some overnight travel may be required. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.jobs.sc.gov OR 1430 Confederate Avenue Columbia, SC 29201 Job #52065 EBMRC DIRECTOR WM EBMRC Director Supplemental Questionnaire * 1. Did you complete the entire application to include periods of unemployment, volunteer work and military assignments? Yes No * 2. Do you have a bachelor's degree and professional experience in human services or social services programs? Yes No * 3. Do you have a Master's Degree in any of the following? Rehabilitation Counseling Blind and Low Vision Studies Clinical Social Work Blind Education Other * 4. If your Master's Degree is in another field, please tell us what it is. If this question does not apply to you, please type N/A. * 5. Do you have at least two years experience in Vocational Rehabilitation serving blind consumers and two years of supervisory experience? Yes No * 6. Do you have Orientation and Mobility Certification? Yes No * 7. Are you a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor? Yes No * 8. How did you find out about this position? * Required Question Steve Cook, CPM Assistive Technology Consultant SC Commission for the Blind 1430 Confederate Avenue Columbia, SC 29201 E-Mail: stcook at sccb.sc.gov <mailto:stcook at sccb.sc.gov> Phone: (803) 898-8788 Fax: (803) 898-8882 July is Fireworks Safety Month. Eye injuries from fireworks can be traumatic. Prevent Blindness America estimates that there are over 2000 eye related injuries caused by fireworks each year. The South Carolina Commission for the Blind encourages you to use caution around fireworks. Let the professionals handle them! For more information about how the SC Commission for the Blind can help you or a loved one, please visit us at www.sccb.state.sc.us <http://www.sccb.state.sc.us> or give us a call at 803-898-8731.

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FW: [NFBT-Austin] Emailing: 201574 TESD Manager.docx
by ebell＠pdrib.com 02 Oct '15

02 Oct '15

FYI, Management job announcement Subject: FW: Emailing: 201574 TESD Manager.docx Hello Everyone! Attach is a position available as an Senior TESD Manager. Please feel free to pass it on. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact human resource. Good Luck! Thank you, Melissa Merrell -----Original Message----- From: Nolan Blair Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2015 3:13 PM To: Melissa Merrell Subject: Emailing: 201574 TESD Manager.docx Here you go! Your message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: 201574 TESD Manager.docx Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail security settings to determine how attachments are handled. -- "Live the life you want." --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NFBT Austin Chapter" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to austinchapter+unsubscribe at nfbtx.org <mailto:austinchapter+unsubscribe at nfbtx.org> . To post to this group, send email to austinchapter at nfbtx.org <mailto:austinchapter at nfbtx.org> .

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