May 2015 - NOMC - lists.nbpcb.org

FW: scholarships available from V.A. for rehab professionals
by ebell＠pdrib.com 27 May '15

27 May '15

Please see announcement pasted below for the Visual Impairment and Orientation and Mobility Scholarship Professionals Program being offered through Veterans Health Administration Healthcare Talent Management. The scholarships are targeted for Veterans and traditionally minority college/university students. However, anyone who meets the criteria of having been accepted into a program of study in visual impairment rehabilitation, or orientation and mobility, may apply and be considered. We are looking for applicants with a strong academic record and enthusiasm for blind and vision rehabilitation, who want to serve visually impaired Veterans who have served their nation. Please note the application period is June 1 - July 15, 2015 for the 2015-2016 academic year. Details are included in the attachment, and at the Talent Management websites listed in the attachment. Please share this message broadly to any interested individuals or group. Note: For more information contact Martin Hyacinthe, (504) 565 - 4828 Martin.Hyacinthe at va.gov Visual Impairment and Orientation & Mobility Professionals Scholarship Program (VIOMPSP) 2015 VIOMPSP Application Period VHA Healthcare Talent Management and Blind Rehabilitation Services are honored to inform you that VA will accept applications for VIOMPSP during the following dates June 1, 2015 ? July 15, 2015 As we strive to meet VHA?s needs for qualified blind rehabilitation specialists, we are asking for your assistance in attracting the best applicants to apply for this exciting scholarship and future VA employment opportunity Eligibility ? Eligible applicants must be enrolled in, or accepted for enrollment in, an academic program located in the United States that prepares graduates to meet the VA qualification standards for employment ? Applicants must be citizens of the United States and pass a background investigation Covered Expenses ? Full-time students Tuition and required fees/Maximum $15,000 per academic year/$45,000 total award 4 years to complete education ? Part-time students Tuition and required fees/Award maximums are based on ratio of full-time attendance 6 years to complete education Service Obligation ? Participants work as permanent, full-time VA employees in blind rehabilitation practice upon completing their educational program and licensure/certification ? Participants agree to a 3-year service obligation ? Participants sign a Mobility Agreement to relocate at their own expense if required to fulfill their service obligation ? Participants who fail to meet the requirements of their service obligation shall repay an amount equal to the unearned portion of the scholarship award, plus any penalty fees, to be determined by VHA Healthcare Talent Management 2015 Application Period Students interested in applying must follow the instructions in the ?How to Apply? section of the Program Announcement on USA Jobs. Applications will be accepted through USA Jobs at https://www.usajobs.gov/ June 1, 2015 ? July 15, 2015 Application Process ? VA will publish the open period for accepting VIOMPSP Applications on VA Careers at https://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/education-support.asp ? VA will post a Program Announcement and accept applications through USA Jobs at http://www.USAjobs.gov ? Applicants must submit a complete application package consisting of Application (VA Form 10-0491g) Academic Verification (VA Form 10-0491) Evaluation and Recommendation (VA Form 10-0491e). Include one each from: ? the academic program where currently enrolled or where the applicant will be enrolled; ? a person who has known the applicant for a minimum of 2 years; and ? if a current or previous VA employee, the applicant?s VA supervisor or equivalent Academic Transcript (An unofficial transcript is acceptable) R?sum? Declaration for Federal Employment (OF 306) ? All applications must be received by the deadline date in the program announcement ? See https://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/education-support.asp for more information and to download any required forms How can you help? Please share this information with any audience who would express favorable consideration for this VA effort. We are confident that with your support and engagement, we can attract the best applicants, award students with excellent scholarships, and provide exciting opportunities in the visual impairment and/or orientation and mobility fields that will assist our Veteran population with receiving specialized treatment. Bob Kresmer, president NFBA Toll free (888) 899-6322 When you purchase from Amazon, you can generate a contribution for the National Federation of the Blind of Arizona! Simply go to the website smile.amazon.com, select the National Federation of the Blind of Arizona as your selected charitable organization, and then each time you purchase from smile.amazon.com a donation of one half of one percent of your eligible purchase will go to the NFB of Arizona. Your purchases from smile.amazon.com are just the same as from the original amazon.com site, and cost you nothing! Please let your family and friends know of this easy way to make a donation.

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FW: Job Posting
by jeff.altman＠nebraska.gov 19 May '15

19 May '15

From: Robinson, Dave Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 1:45 PM Subject: Job Posting Importance: High Good Afternoon Everyone, This is to notify every one of the posting of the Administrative Assistant III position soon to be vacated by Dottie. All interested parties will have to apply online at http://statejobs.nebraska.gov/ A complete job description is provided on the website, when applying. The announcement closes at 11:59 p.m. c.s.t. on June 3, 2015 As always, all applicants are highly encouraged to read through the directions completely, before beginning the application process, as once an application is submitted, the system will not allow the applicant to go back in and edit or make any corrections. Incomplete or improperly filled out applications will not be forwarded to us for consideration. If you post to list serves, please feel free to forward this announcement to them. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks. Dave Robinson Nebraska Commission For The Blind & Visually Impaired (402)-370-3453 - Phone (402)-370-3508 - FAX

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2015 Cane Walk
by jaltman＠neb.rr.com 15 May '15

15 May '15

Hello Everyone, This is one more reminder regarding the 2015 Cane Walk at our National Convention, and we now have the information regarding the location of the event. I hope as many of you as possible will be able to join us to help provide our youngest members and their families with the opportunity to be introduced to the long white cane and the independence they deserve. Monday, July 6, 2015 8:45 - 10:30 am CANE WALK Session I. 11:00 am - 12:45 pm CANE WALK Session II. room W202C in the convention center I look forward to seeing each of you again. Thank you, Jeff Altman MA NOMCT CVRCB

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FW: Orientation and mobility specialist position in Virginia
by ebell＠pdrib.com 14 May '15

14 May '15

*** Job Announcement *** *** See below for details *** Please find below information about the orientation and mobility specialist position available at the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VRCBVI) in Richmond. Our staff are dedicated to raising expectations, promoting independence and preparing students to go to work. At VRCBVI we work with adults for a majority of the year. During the summer we host a five-week Learning Independence, Feeling Empowered! (LIFE) program for blind highschool students. If anyone would like further information about this position or about VRCBVI, he/she can call me at 804-371-3323. Thank you for helping us get the word out. Have a beautiful day! Agency: Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired Job Title: Orientation and Mobility Specialist Location: Henrico Position #: 00044 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Quicklink: http://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/12085 Melody Roane, Director Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind & Vision Impaired 401 Azalea Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23227 Phone: 804-371-3323 Email: melody.roane at dbvi.virginia.gov <mailto:melody.roane at dbvi.virginia.gov> Twitter: @VRCBVI_Strong <https://twitter.com/VRCBVI_Cares> Facebook: VDBVI <https://www.facebook.com/VDBVI> Worldwide Web: www.vrcbvi.org <http://www.vrcbvi.org> **CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE** This message (including any attachments) contains information that may be confidential. Unless you are the intended recipient (or authorized to receive for the intended recipient), you may not read, print, retain, use, copy, distribute, or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received the message in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail, and destroy all copies of the original message (including any attachments).

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2015 Cane Walk
by jaltman＠neb.rr.com 10 May '15

10 May '15

Hello Everyone, Just as a reminder, here is the schedule for this year's Cane Walk. If you have not had the opportunity to let me know that your planning to participate as an instructor, please let me know soon. Also, I will be sending out the information regarding the location for this year's Cane Walk as soon as we have that information available, so please be watching for complete details. Monday, July 6, 2015 8:45 - 10:30 am CANE WALK Session I. 11:00 am - 12:45 pm CANE WALK Session II. Thanks, Jeff Altman MA NOMCT CVRCB

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FW: RTIL Vacancy
by ebell＠pdrib.com 06 May '15

06 May '15

Iowa Department for the Blind JOB ANNOUNCEMENT POSTING DATE: April 29, 2015 JOB TITLE: Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 1 JOB CODE: 41151 Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 1 LOCATION: Cherokee County, Iowa LOCATION ZIP CODE: 51012 PART TIME/FULL TIME STATUS: 1 Permanent/Full-Time Position SALARY MINIMUM: $44,969 SALARY MAXIMUM: $68,494 JOB DESCRIPTION: The Senior Service Specialist for the Blind 1 will support the mission, vision and philosophy of the Iowa Department for the Blind. This position will serve the independent living and older blind program. DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Facilitate the completion of the program application process. 2. Ability to interpret medical reports and other eligibility criteria. 3. Complete eligibility documentation in accordance with the federal standard. 4. Experience with conducting skills assessments. 5. Develop and implement a rehabilitation plan in partnership with the client. 6. Demonstrate and provide instruction concerning the use of adaptive devices. 7. Provide guidance and counseling and teach alternative techniques of blindness. 8. Perform case management and other case load duties. 9. Participate in senior orientation and community-based training activities for the independent living program. 10. Provide agency and program information to the public. 11. Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds. 12. Travel three to four days per week with some overnight stays. Statewide work to include Lyon, Osceola, Crawford, Sioux, O'Brien, Plymouth, Cherokee, Woodbury , and Ida counties. It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in human service-oriented sciences, education, marketing or business and experience equal to three years of full time professional work. For additional ways to qualify, please click on this <https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClas sDescriptions/SeniorServicesSpecialistfortheBlind1-41151.pdf> link to view the job description and minimum qualifications. POST CLOSE DATE: May 19, 2015 TO APPLY: Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. Applications to DAS-HRE only, will not be considered. Apply directly by submitting cover letter and resume by the closing day to: Iowa Department for the Blind Kim Barber - Independent Living Program Director 524 Fourth Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Or email <mailto:kim.barber at blind.state.ia.us> kim.barber at blind.state.ia.us

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rain shine tip
by Jane.Lansaw＠dars.state.tx.us 01 May '15

01 May '15

Hi folks, One of our students ordered a free white cane from NFB and got a rain shine tip. Anyone know where we're getting these canes we give away?

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