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FW: important O&M opening in Tulsa please widely distribute
by ebell＠pdrib.com 29 Jan '18

29 Jan '18

Subject: important O&M opening in Tulsa please widely distribute Here is O&M opening in Tulsa. It will be on line on this coming Monday. Please pass the word and we really need some candidates. Last 2 announcements, we did not have a single applicant. Please feel free to give my number and email to others, I will be more than glad to give more information. This job will be open until February 26. Thank you Department of Rehabilitation Services Please Post Job Announcement # 18-095 Re-announcement of 18-080 Position Title/Code/Level: Rehabilitation of the Blind Specialist, Level IV, K23D (May be filled at a Level III, K23C or Level II, K23B) Location: VS 91 - Tulsa, OK Number of Positions/PIN: (1) - Classified / 805000582 Monthly Salary Range: Minimum Midpoint Maximum Level IV (Pay Band M) $ 3,612.53 $ 4,752.56 $ 5,940.70 Level III (Pay Band L) $ 3,172.41 $ 4,281.70 $ 5,352.13 Level II (Pay Band K) $ 2,654.00 $ 3,892.52 $ 4,865.64 Beginning Date: January 26, 2018 Ending Date: February 26, 2018 at 11:59 pm Essential Functions: Position provides Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Instruction for people who are blind or have low vision and facilitates solutions to the challenges of being able to safely travel in their everyday environment and in dealing with problems created by their blindness, promoting confidence and the self-esteem of the individual customer. A key duty will be raising the awareness of the clients to the opportunities and options which mastery of O&M skills can develop. The O&M instructor provides assessment and instruction for their customers in navigating their home, community, school and work type environments, and shall cover topics such as proper white cane travel techniques, and instruction to facilitate self-problem solving, sighted guide, and guide dog use, and strategies to address potentially dangerous situations. The person in this position will also consult with other rehabilitation professionals throughout the vocational rehabilitation process to ensure high quality career and independent living outcomes for their customers. Communication between the O&M instructor and the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor must be ongoing. Preference may be given to applicants with a Master's Degree in either Rehabilitation of the Blind, Visual/Vision services or Orientation and Mobility training experience with three years of experience in rehabilitation teaching or orientation and mobility and prefer applicants holding current Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT), Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVEP), the National Orientation and Mobility Certificate (NOMC), or the National Certification in Literary Braille or Unified English Braille (NCLB or NCUEB) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board. Applicant must be willing to perform all job related travel. Probationary period (or trial period if applicable) is required. Background Check: The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Education and Experience Requirements: Level I - requirements at this level consist of a Bachelor's degree in orientation and mobility, rehabilitation teaching or a bachelor's degree and one year of experience in a disability related field. Level II - requirements at this level consist of those indicated in Level I plus two years of experience in rehabilitation teaching or orientation and mobility. All applicants at this level must be eligible to sit for certification for either Vision Rehabilitation Therapist or Orientation and Mobility Specialist through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certificate, (NOMC) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board. Level III - requirements at this level consist of those indicated in Level II. All applicants at this level must be certified in either Vision Rehabilitation Therapist or Orientation and Mobility Specialist through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certificate, (NOMC) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board. Level IV - requirements at this level consist of a master's degree in either Rehabilitation of the Blind, Visual/Vision services or Orientation and Mobility and three years' experience in rehabilitation teaching or orientation and mobility. All applicants at this level must be certified as either Vision Rehabilitation Therapist or Orientation and Mobility Specialist through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP). Selective Qualifications: Application must include the following: Copy of transcript showing degree has been awarded and copy of any current certifications for either Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT) or Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) through the Academy of Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certificate (NOMC), or the National Certification in Literary Braille or Unified English Braille (NCLB or NCUEB) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board, OR must include documentation showing the applicant is eligible to sit for certification for either Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certificate (NOMC), or the National Certification in Literary Braille or Unified English Braille (NCLB or NCUEB) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board. Method of Application: ALL SOURCES - Applicants, without previous classified state service, those that are in the unclassified status OR currently in probationary status, must apply through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services OKJOBS on-line External Listings applicant system (www.jobaps.com/ok/ <http://www.jobaps.com/ok/> ). Current State of Oklahoma employees with permanent status in the classified service, or those having reinstatement rights must apply through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services OKJOBS on-line Internal Listings applicant system (www.jobaps.com/OK/promo.asp <http://www.jobaps.com/OK/promo.asp> ). If you have any questions regarding this position or the application process, contact Calvin Small at (405) 951-3527 or Stephanie Roe at (405) 951-3454. An Equal Opportunity Employer Fatos Floyd, CRC, Field Services Coordinator Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services Visual Services Mobile: 918-230-7156 | Toll Free: 800-845-8476 | <http://www.okdrs.gov/> www.okdrs.gov Empower Oklahomans with Disabilities Fatos Floyd, CRC, Field Services Coordinator Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services Visual Services Mobile: 918-230-7156 | Toll Free: 800-845-8476 | <http://www.okdrs.gov/> www.okdrs.gov Empower Oklahomans with Disabilities Fatos Floyd, CRC, Field Services Coordinator Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services Visual Services Mobile: 918-230-7156 | Toll Free: 800-845-8476 | <http://www.okdrs.gov/> www.okdrs.gov Empower Oklahomans with Disabilities Fatos Floyd, CRC, Field Services Coordinator Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services Visual Services Mobile: 918-230-7156 | Toll Free: 800-845-8476 | <http://www.okdrs.gov/> www.okdrs.gov Empower Oklahomans with Disabilities

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FW: Job Posting
by jeff.altman＠nebraska.gov 18 Jan '18

18 Jan '18

From: Robinson, Dave Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 7:16 AM Subject: Job Posting Importance: High Good Morning, This morning, the job posting for the Training Center Supervisor position, formally held by Carol Jenkins, was released. Attached is a job description for the position. The posting will close at 11:59 p.m. c.s.t. January 31, 2018 All interested parties will be required to apply online at http://statejobs.nebraska.gov/ and as always, it is recommended that applicants read the instructions completely, before beginning the application process, as incomplete or improperly filled out applications will not be forwarded to the agency for consideration. If you traditionally post job announcements to list serves, please feel free to do so with this announcement. Thanks. Dave Robinson Business Office Nebraska Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired dave.robinson at nebraska.gov<mailto:dave.robinson at nebraska.gov> Phone - (402)-370-3453 Fax - (402)-370-3508

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Asking questions during drop routes
by PRESIDENT＠alumni.ecu.edu 17 Jan '18

17 Jan '18

Aloha, I am crowdsourcing for some ways to define the rules about question asking during drop routes. I have still never encountered a drop route that required a question. I am certain that they exist, though. I have too much faith in those who have come before me who have decided the questions were allowed in certain circumstances. I understand that a student should not be asking "where am I?" Besides that, what else should be the rules about how exactly we restrict what our student can or cannot ask? Articulate answers will be appreciated. Mahalo, Justin Sent from my iPhone

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I killed a ceramic cane tip
by cordlesslansaw＠yahoo.com 11 Jan '18

11 Jan '18

Well, if it was going to happen, I guess it would happen to me. Some of you who were at the dare to be remarkable conference will remember that I was demonstrating a ceramic cane tip jury rigged on to one of our canes. I?ve been telling my students about it because it provides similar tactile and echo feedback to our metal tips with a longer life. It?s true that I got 4 months out of it but I was expecting a little bit longer. I was hoping for years. Monday afternoon, while I was working on street crossings with a client here in Tulsa, I suddenly began to feel as though my cane tip was squishy. I reached down, expecting to find gum or mud stuck to the bottom of my cane tip only to come away with just the rubber ring that went around my ceramic tip. Evidently the tip is manufactured in two parts and the bottom part just came unstuck. The gorilla glue collar which I had jury rigged onto my fiberglass Cane was perfectly fine. It was just the bottom half of the ceramic tip which had disappeared. Does anybody have experience with this? Has anybody else ever made a ceramic tip last longer than four months? Given that it cost $14, I was really hoping that it would last at least a year since I can make six metal tips last for a year. I might try the experiment again but if anybody else has tried it, let me know what you thought or if you ever destroyed one. Thanks, Jane Lansaw NOMC from the world's smallest keyboard.

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FW: Rehab Instructor job opportunity
by ebell＠pdrib.com 11 Jan '18

11 Jan '18

The State of Nevada is recruiting for a Rehabilitation Instructor in the Reno area. Rehabilitation Instructors assist blind and visually impaired clients in achieving employability and self-sufficiency. Clients are taught to successfully employ alternative techniques at work, home, and out in the community in order to achieve maximum independence. Instruction and alternative techniques for independent living include: the use of magnifiers, illumination controls, adaptive aids, assistive computer technologies and instruction and the development of Braille reading and writing skills. This position requires travel of up to 100 miles to the surrounding rural communities, so a driver's license or the ability to travel with accommodation is required. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in rehabilitation teaching of the blind or closely related field and one year of professional experience training persons who are blind or visually impaired in alternative techniques of independent living and providing instruction in the use of low vision aids in a rehabilitation setting. The State of Nevada offers an excellent benefits package including: list of 5 items ? 3 weeks of paid vacation earned per year ? 3 weeks of sick leave earned per year ? 11 paid holidays per year ? Affordable health, vision and dental care ? Participation in the Public Employee Retirement System list end TO APPLY: go to nvjobs.hr.gov and search for Rehabilitation Instructor or Email: pgmiles at nvdetr.org for more information REHABILITATION INSTRUCTORS WANTED! 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: Paula Miles [mailto:pgmiles at nvdetr.org] Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 5:57 PM To: 'ebell at latech.edu' <ebell at latech.edu> Subject: Rehab Instructor job opportunity Good Afternoon, The State of Nevada has a job opening for a Rehabilitation Instructor 2 in Reno, NV. The Rehab Instructor assists our visually impaired clients to achieve maximum independence through the use of alternative techniques. We are having a hard time finding qualified candidates and are hoping you can help us. I have attached a flier that outlines our position and how to apply for it. I would appreciate if you could post the flier on a job board or anywhere else where it might be seen by students in your program. Thanks for your help! Paula Miles Personnel Tech 3 DETR Human Resources 2800 East St. Louis Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89104 (702) 486-7957 Phone (702) 486-0159 Fax

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Colostomy bag
by cordlesslansaw＠yahoo.com 09 Jan '18

09 Jan '18

Greetings colleagues, I have a client with no vision who is concerned about using a colostomy bag. Her concerns involve keeping the Area clean when she is changing it. Does anyone out there have a client who is using a colostomy bag and do you have any tips and tricks for my client? Jane Lansaw NOMC from the world's smallest keyboard.

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FW: Job Posting: VR Counselor Reno Nevada
by ebell＠pdrib.com 04 Jan '18

04 Jan '18

Follow this link for details on the posting for this position. https://nvapps.state.nv.us/NEATS/Recruiting/ViewAnnouncement.aep?recruitment Id=32144 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: Monique Melton [mailto:mmelton at cocenter.org] Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 2:32 PM To: Edward Bell (ebell at latech.edu) <ebell at latech.edu> Subject: Job Posting Hi Eddie, I was made aware of this job posting for a rehab instructor in Rino, Nevada, and was asked if I knew of a way to share it to some possible candidates. Can you share this on all the lists? The link with the job description is pasted below. Thanks, I hope you had a wonderful holiday. https://nvapps.state.nv.us/NEATS/Recruiting/ViewAnnouncement.aep?recruitment Id=32144 Monique Melton, NOMC, NCUEB Employment Specialist Colorado Center for the Blind (303) 778-1130 x221 mmelton at cocenter.org <mailto:mmelton at cocenter.org>

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