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FW: R-3188 Orientation Mobility Specialist - Structured Discovery
by ebell＠pdrib.com 25 Nov '15

25 Nov '15

Subject: FW: R-3188 Orientation Mobility Specialist - Structured Discovery Greetings: As a long time member of the National Federation of the Blind and the Coordinator of the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind's new structured discovery program, it is with pleasure that I offer the attached job opportunity. Those of us who choose to enter into fields involving rehabilitation or education want to make a positive difference in the lives of our students. Through the philosophical influence he or she brings to this new program, the first Travel Instructor will have the opportunity to have a significan impact; not just on his or her own students, but on the lives of travel students long after he or she has moved on. We are excited to bring the teaching methodologies of structured discovery to Alabama. Several Blind Alabamians are prepared to begin their journey toward independence. If you are interested in working with us to teach blind people the skills needed to live the lives we choose to live, please, apply. Warmest Regards, Melissa L. Williamson Coordinator, Structured Discovery Program Birmingham Regional Center Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (205) 328-3989 From: Job Announcement Sent: Monday, November 23, 2015 12:40 PM Subject: R-3188 Orientation Mobility Specialist - Structured Discovery

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FW: O&M Job announcement
by ebell＠pdrib.com 11 Nov '15

11 Nov '15

Job Title: Orientation & Mobility Instructor Classification: Non-Exempt/Full-Time Reports to: Director of Programs Society for the Blind, a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization located in Sacramento California, has been providing individuals living with blindness or low vision training, tools, and mentorship to promote empowerment and independence for over sixty years. Our organization is currently seeking experienced, qualified candidates for an open Orientation & Mobility Instructor position. A description of the job is provided below. This position is full-time (40 hours per week), and it includes a competitive compensation and benefits package. Interested applicants may email cover letters and resumes to Shane Snyder, Director of Programs, at ssnyder at societyfortheblind.org <mailto:ssnyder at societyfortheblind.org> . The position will remain open until filled. Thank you for your interest. No phone calls, please! General Description: The essential function of the job is to teach students how to travel safely, efficiently, and independently in their homes, workplaces, community, and beyond. Duties: Instruction: 1. Instruct students in the proper use of the long, white cane and other mobility aids to travel safely, efficiently, and independently. 2. Introduce students to and teach them in the use of non-visual methods and strategies for orientation and mobility. 3. Using the Structure Discovery Method, Provide real world opportunities to practice and reinforce non-visual skills and techniques for safe, efficient, and independent travel. 4. Instruct students in how to safely, locate, detect, and negotiate stairways including ascending/descending, fall prevention/recovery, and checking for hazards. 5. Conduct training in non-visual techniques for safely crossing both controlled and uncontrolled intersections including strategies for negotiating high traffic roadways. 6. Teach students how to safely and effectively utilize public transportation, including: route and trip planning; locating transit stops and transportation hubs; and boarding/exiting busses, trains, airplanes and other vehicles. Instruct students in how to safely and effectively negotiate escalators, elevators, revolving doors, and other challenges encountered when traveling. 7. Teach students how to locate, use, and navigate safely and efficiently busy public facilities such as shopping malls, stadiums, airports, hospitals, college campuses, etc. 8. Create tactile and auditory maps and instruct students in their proper use. 9. Evaluate students' functional, physical and mental capabilities, as related to mobility and orientation. 10. Determine individual students' need for physical conditioning. 11. Stay current in areas of responsibility. 12. Address and conduct workshops for interested groups as requested. Documentation 1. Maintain thorough, complete and timely ongoing weekly and monthly record keeping of client services; including, but not limited to case notes, lesson notes, evaluations, progress reports, and correspondence. 2. Documents immediately and thoroughly any student falls or other accidents that occur during training. Team Building and Networking 1. Present client issues to supervisor and contribute to ongoing problem solving of such issues while maintaining appropriate confidentiality. 2. Consult with other professionals, family members or other appropriate parties regarding the progress and problems of the students. 3. Participate in individual case conferences and confer regularly with program staff on multi-disciplinary service team concerning client's program and adjustment to blindness or vision loss. 4. Maintain positive and professional relations with counselors of Department of Rehabilitation and other agencies as well as Society students, staff, and volunteers. 5. Coordinate effective client service with third-party counselors, such as Department of Rehabilitation. Other Duties: 1. Attend all staff and department meetings 2. Adhere to all Society policies and procedures 3. Obtain training to enhance job requirements 4. Other duties as required Qualifications: 1. A minimum of two years working experience. 2. Master's Degree in Orientation & Mobility or related field. 3. COMS or NOMC certification in O&M instruction. 4. Ability to stand and walk for at least seven hours per day 5. Sufficient stamina to walk distances of up to two miles at a time 6. Ability to safely descend stairs backward and ahead of students to lend any necessary support and to help prevent falls. 7. Sufficient strength to support the weight of adult students in case of stumbling or falling. 8. Proficiency in English grammar, usage, and mechanics 9. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 10. Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office - Word, Excel, Outlook & Internet Explorer.

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the ultimate generation gap
by Jane.Lansaw＠dars.state.tx.us 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

Something happened at work that reminded me of this story. I can't remember if I shared it with my NOMC colleagues or not. A few months ago I was working with a young man, a very young man, on researching the location of a place he wanted to visit on an O&M trip. We were using a land line in the hallway outside a lounge in the training center and he was listening to the hold music from the transit company. He was feeling the receiver and noticed a cord. He disconnected the cord and walked away. I don't know what he thought when the hold music stopped. I guess he thought the cord was the charger. I managed to avoid laughing in front of him but it was a near thing.

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FW: Job posting
by ebell＠pdrib.com 06 Nov '15

06 Nov '15

Subject: Job posting Importance: High Good Morning Everyone, This e-mail is to announce the posting of the Training Center Communications Instructor position. This time, there will be no closing date and it will be left open until filled. Any interested parties will be required to apply online at http://statejobs.nebraska.gov/ Applicants are encouraged to read the instructions for filling out the application, completely, before beginning the process, as once submitted, an application cannot be re-opened for editing or corrections and incomplete applications will not be forwarded for consideration. If you traditionally post to list serves, please feel free to do so with this announcement. Thanks. Dave Robinson Nebraska Commission For The Blind & Visually Impaired (402)-370-3453 - Phone (402)-370-3508 - FAX

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