May 2018 - NOMC - lists.nbpcb.org

FW: [NFBMO] Job Announcement]
by ebell＠pdrib.com 31 May '18

31 May '18

The Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning at Missouri State University has an opening for a Blindness Skills Specialist. An individual in this position provides professional development and technical assistance to school administrators, teachers, and paraprofessionals who work with children identified with blindness or low vision in the state of Missouri. The posting is available until June 15, 2018. To review qualifications and duties go to the following link: https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/39987 Dr. Russ Brock, Clinical Assistant Professor Missouri State University Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning 901 S National Ave - PCOB 250 Springfield, MO 65897 417-836-4092 Rbrock at missouristate.edu <mailto:Rbrock at missouristate.edu> Julie Ituarte, Blind Skills Specialist (C) 417-225-2172 (O) 417-836-5490 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this email message and any accompanying documents are intended to be read only by and are only for the use of the individual or entity to whom this has been sent. If this message has been received by you in error, the Blind Skills Specialist asks that you please call the sender at <tel:1-417-836-5490> 1-417-836-5490 to inform the Blind Skills Specialist of the error. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The contents of this email message and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information and may be legally protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient of this message or their agent, or if this message has been addressed to you in error, please immediately alert the sender by reply email and then delete this message and any attachments. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, copying, or storage of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited. _______________________________________________ NFBMO mailing list NFBMO at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBMO: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo_nfbnet.org/sbwright95%40gmail.com

1 0

FW: Personal and Home Management Instructor Position Available In Virginia
by ebell＠pdrib.com 29 May '18

29 May '18

The Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired is seeking a qualified individual to fill a vacant personal and home management instructor position. The closing date is June 5. This is a quick turn-around time because we are hoping to have someone on board in time for the summer programs. Please follow the link below for information about the position and how to apply. If you have additional questions, please feel free to call me at 804-371-3323. Thanks. Melody Roane, director Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/112346

1 0

Job: Alabama Center Residential Manager
by ebell＠pdrib.com 21 May '18

21 May '18

www.aidb.org P. O. Box 698 * Talladega, Alabama 35161 R RE-ADVERTISED R-3736 Reference # 116329451 Posting Date: May 21, 2018 We receive our applications through the Alabama Career Center System. Please review position requirements below for minimum qualifications. Visit your local State Career Center or contact via phone 256-480-2109 or fax 256-362-7219 for instructions and application materials. AIDB is sensitive to the needs of individuals who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing and for qualified applicants and employees will make reasonable accommodations. POSITION: Residential Manager (260 Day Program) Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind Structured Discovery Program / Office of Field Services, Birmingham Regional Center POSITION REQUIREMENTS: * Must have a high school diploma or equivalent General Equivalency Diploma (GED). * Must demonstrate knowledge of the Structured Discovery philosophy and means by which the residential element is integrated into core curriculum components. * Successful experience working directly with students in a day program or educational setting. * Must pass a Braille proficiency test within the first 30 months of employment with a score of at least 80 percent. * Must demonstrate a history of good attendance. * Must illustrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff; consumers and their families; program graduates; peer instructors; advisory groups; and agencies such as the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services along with contemporary Structured Discovery Programs. * Must demonstrate maturity, self-motivation, and the ability to exercise sound judgment. * Must follow written and verbal instructions and illustrate outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. * Must work flexible hours, including afternoons/nights/weekends (Tuesday ? Saturday, 2PM ? 10PM). * Must live on-site at the Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind residential facility. * Must have or be able to obtain a valid state identification. * Must have or obtain CPR certification and keep certification current. * Must adhere to AIDB and Structured Discovery Policies & Procedures. * Must keep student information confidential. * Must model mature and responsible behavior especially, but not limited to, social outings with students who are blind or deafblind. * Must either possess or develop an understanding of cultures and needs of persons who are deaf, blind or deafblind, ensuring all actions and decisions demonstrate a respect for and value of persons with sensory loss. * Must be computer literate and skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite. * The successful applicant must submit to a criminal history background information check including, but not limited to, FBI and ABI record repositories. Upon offer of employment, the applicant must present a non-refundable fee of $49.65 and appear for scheduled fingerprinting appointment. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: * Must keep an AIDB-provided cell phone on-person at all times. * Familiarize students to the residential facility upon program entry and review the unit prior to exit. * Assist student in the residential facility as appropriate aligning with Structured Discovery philosophy. * Help consumers who are blind or deaf/blind evacuate building in case of an emergency. * Administer first aid if appropriate. * Inspect consumers' apartments at designated times and submit monthly reports. * Report damages or needs for apartments to the Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind Coordinator or BRC Director. * Serve as a liaison between the Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind and residential facility. * Develop a weekly schedule for extended day and weekend activities. * Facilitate outings with consumers as advised by the Coordinator or BRC Director. * Plan, participate in and implement appropriate leisure and recreational activities when not otherwise scheduled. * Report any harmful activity or behavior that is against AIDB Policies and Procedures and/or Structured Discovery Handbook to the Coordinator or BRC Director. * Integrate other Structured Discovery curricula core components (Orientation & Mobility, Assistive Technology, Independent Living, Residential Living, etc.) into residential activities ? such as Technology Lab, Braille Club, etc. * Participate in cross-training in other Structured Discovery curricula core components (Orientation & Mobility, Assistive Technology, Independent Living, Residential Living). * Complete required inservices/workshops per AIDB policy. * Participate in Structured Discovery Strategic Planning to provide a continuum of services aligning with AIDB?s efforts to design innovative instructional programs to meet the unique and changing education and rehabilitation needs of students, consumers and families. * Demonstrate professionalism in behavior and dress that serves as a role model, setting a good example for Structured Discovery participants and aligning with the AIDB culture. * Treat all consumers and their families with respect. * Perform other duties as assigned. SALARY: $33,902 - $49,976 Scale MR Rank 5A (HS and Structured Discovery Program Completion) $36,820 - $55 844 Scale MR Rank 5B (BS- Class B Certification) $38,564 - $58,449 Scale MR Rank 5M (MS- Class A Certification) (260 Days) Direct deposit is required. This is an exempt position, and is not subject to overtime and/or compensatory time provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Open until Filled This position is funded by a grant award, funded by revenue generated, necessary for compliance or provides direct service delivery. Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC, Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness Louisiana Tech University 600 Mayfield Ave / 210 Woodard Hall PO Box 3158 Ruston LA 71272 Office: 318.257.4554 Fax: 318.257.2259 <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> ebell at latech.edu 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: Jessica Edmiston <edmiston.jessica at aidb.org> Sent: Monday, May 21, 2018 3:27 PM To: Edward Bell <ebell at pdrib.com>; Edward Bell <ebell at latech.edu> Subject: Fwd: R-3736 Residential Manager Structured Discovery-BRC FYI Jessica L. Edmiston, M.Ed. Director, Birmingham Regional Center Director, Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind O: 205-328-3989 C: 256-493-3360 220 34th Street South Birmingham, AL 35222 <http://www.aidb.org> www.aidb.org <https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaInstituteforDeafandBlind?ref=notif&notif_t=…> Discover how we?re limitless. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Human Resources <humanresources at aidb.org <mailto:humanresources at aidb.org> > Date: Mon, May 21, 2018 at 3:22 PM Subject: R-3736 Residential Manager Structured Discovery-BRC To: Jobs1 <jobs1 at aidb.org <mailto:jobs1 at aidb.org> >

1 0

2 Positions Closing Soon at the Orientation Center
by ebell＠pdrib.com 17 May '18

17 May '18

Greetings from the Land of Enchantment! We at the New Mexico Commission for the Blind Orientation Center in Alamogordo are seeking two new team members. The Orientation Center is approved as a Structured Discovery Cane Travel center by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board and accredited by CARF. We provide blindness skills training to blind New Mexicans who are part of the Commission's Vocational Rehabilitation program. We are recruiting to fill two Blindness Skills Instructor vacancies for Personal Management and Computers and Assistive Technology classes. The positions are assigned to the Orientation Center located in Alamogordo, New Mexico. These positions have the same job purpose as the instructors often need to cover similar material and work together to promote skill development. . The most relevant portions of the job posting are provided below my signature block. The closing date for both positions is May 23. To reach the job postings, 1. Visit the following links to go directly to the postings: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/newmexico/jobs/2065839/blindness-skil ls-instructor-cfb-64115 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/newmexico/jobs/2069259/blindness-skil ls-instructor-cfb-64123 Or 2. Go to the NM State Personnel Website at www.spo.state.nm.us<http://www.spo.state.nm.us>, click the link for View Job Opportunities And Apply, enter the job title in the search field, and look for the Blindness Skills Instructor vacancies. Applications are accepted through the New Mexico State Personnel Office online application system only! Although the online application system indicates that it does not support the Firefox browser, it seems that Firefox works best for applicants using screen reader technology. Note to screen reader users: Recent updates to this online application utility have made it very difficult to complete independently using screen reading technology. Screen reader users who experience difficulty with the application utility should notify Ms. Andrea Rivera-Smith of the State Personnel Office @ (505) 695-5606 for assistance. She can also confirm that your application (including uploaded transcripts, certificates, etc.) has been successfully received for consideration. Please pay particular attention to question 2 in the Specific Supplemental Questions section: How many years of experience do you have RELATED to the PURPOSE of this position? Minimum qualifications for this position are at least two years of related experience. Be sure that if you indicate that you have two years of experience that is related to the purpose of the position, that you clearly describe *at least* two years of full-time equivalent related experience in the Work History section of the online application. Similarly, if you indicate in this question that you have five years of experience related to the purpose of the position, you must describe *at least* five years of full-time equivalent experience in the Work History section. Regardless of the number of years of related experience that you claim to have in answer to this question, you will be disqualified if you do not substantiate that number of years in the Work Experience section of the application, even if you described at least the minimum number of years required. For example, if you claim five years of related experience, but only describe four years of related experience, you will be disqualified even though you have at least two years of related experience (two years being the minimum require for this particular position). If you are interested in learning more about the position, please feel free to contact me or Jessica Bartenbach, Assistive Technology Specialist Supervisor. Jessica will be the direct supervisor for these positions. She can be reached at 505-383-2294 or by email at Jessica.Bartenbach at state.nm.us<mailto:Jessica.Bartenbach at state.nm.us>. Also, please share this notice widely. Many thanks, Lucy Lucy Alexander Mallahan Center Director Commission for the Blind, 408 N. White Sands Blvd., Alamogordo, NM 88310 Office: 505-383-2291 Cell: 575-430-3853 Some details regarding these positions: Purpose of Position: To provide blindness skills training, primarily training in the area of personal management and Computers and Assistive Technology, using the structured discovery model to Vocational Rehabilitation consumers attending the New Mexico Commission for the blind's Orientation Center in Alamogordo. This position is a Pay Band 65. SALARY: $15.28 - $26.59 Hourly $31,782.40 - $55,307.20 Annually Minimum Qualifications: Associate's Degree in Education, Social Science, Behavioral Science, or related field and two (2) years of experience in a field such as orientation and mobility, vocational rehabilitation counseling, education, social work, gerontology, family and community services, child development, home economics related to families, or services for people with disabilities. Additional education may substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis. Experience in this job classification may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis. CLOSING DATE of posting: 05/23/18 11:59 PM DEPARTMENT: Commission for the Blind LOCATION: Alamogordo _______________________________________________ rehab mailing list rehab at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/rehab_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for rehab: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/rehab_nfbnet.org/ebell%40pdrib.com

1 0

Canetroller
by jackson.dezman＠gmail.com 17 May '18

17 May '18

What do you all think of this device? I don't think it's necessary, but like the idea and could see it being useful perhaps for some prep or reinforcement of skills and concepts. Dezman https://youtu.be/Q1jHXxUBJ8o

4 3

Cane travel itinerate work, Northern New Mexico
by ebell＠pdrib.com 16 May '18

16 May '18

*** Job details below ** My name is Carol Green and I am a teacher of the blind and visually impaired in Farmington New Mexico. We are in need of an Certified Orientation & Mobiofy Specialist with our school district. The position is a 0.2 FTE. However, there are other schools in our area in need of an O&m. Besides Farmington Municipal Schools (www.fms.k12.nm.us) there is Central Consolidated Schools in Shiprock & Kirtland which need both an O&m and TVI. Our O&m used to contract out to Aztec and Bloomfield as well. I also know there is need of O&m services in southwestren Colorado in Durango and Cortez. So, if a person wanted to work a whole caseload in this area the is work to be found. However, it would require a lot of traveling. I work for Farmington Municipal Scholls as their full time TVI. if you have any graduates in need of work please send them our way. Thank You, Carol Green

1 0

FW: New Jersey Departmet of Human Services
by ebell＠pdrib.com 11 May '18

11 May '18

CBVI serves as the single point of entry for individuals who are blind or visually impaired and provides supportive services to this population throughout their lifespan. CBVI works to provide specialized services to persons with vision problems through vocal rehabilitation, education and independent living supports; to educate the community on ways to reduce vision loss; and to advocate for full inclusion and integration of individuals that are blind or visually impaired. Attached you will find more details regarding this position. As an advocate and expert in this field, I hope you can share this opportunity within your organization and professional networks to amplify our recruitment efforts. Should you have any questions or would like to discuss further, feel free to contact me via e-mail at <mailto:Elisa.Neira at dhs.state.nj.us> Elisa.Neira at dhs.state.nj.us or via phone at 609-292-3703. Thank you in advance for your time and attention. Sincerely, Elisa I. Neira, MSW Deputy Commissioner New Jersey Department of Human Services 222 South Warren Street Trenton, NJ 08625 p: 609-984-5550 f: 609-341-2449 <mailto:Elisa.Neira at dhs.state.nj.us> Elisa.Neira at dhs.state.nj.us _____ This E-mail, including any attachments, may be intended solely for the personal and confidential use of the sender and recipient(s) named above. This message may include advisory, consultative and/or deliberative material and, as such, would be privileged and confidential and not a public document. Any Information in this e-mail identifying a client of the Department of Human Services or the Department of Children and Families is confidential. If you have received this e-mail in error, you must not review, transmit, convert to hard copy, copy, use or disseminate this e-mail or any attachments to it and you must delete this message. You are requested to notify the sender by return e-mail.

1 0

RSA seeking information on impact of Long Term Training.
by ebell＠pdrib.com 07 May '18

07 May '18

Hello, If you have ever attended classes at Louisiana Tech University, hired a graduate of Louisiana Tech, or know of someone who has benefited from the graduate training at Louisiana Tech University, then we are seeking your input. The Federal Government is determining whether to continue supporting its Long-term training grant program. This is the program that provides scholarships to universities for training professionals, namely Orientation and Mobility and Rehabilitation teaching for the Blind professionals. It would be helpful if you would consider going to the following link and submitting a comment related to the value of this scholarship program. Again, many professionals now working in this field would not have had the opportunity to gain this level of training if it were not for the RSA scholarship funding, so it is important that we show the government that this funding remains important. Comments are due by July 3 The link to comment is here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/05/04/2018-09429/request-for- information-on-the-future-direction-of-the-rehabilitation-training-program#o pen-comment I have submitted a comment myself and it only took a few minutes. Thank you for your support of our programs. Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC, Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness Louisiana Tech University 600 Mayfield Ave / 210 Woodard Hall PO Box 3158 Ruston LA 71272 Office: 318.257.4554 Fax: 318.257.2259 ebell at latech.edu <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> 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: LeJeune, B.J. <bjlejeune at colled.msstate.edu> Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 11:18 AM To: Edward Bell <ebell at pdrib.com> Subject: RE: RSA seeking information on impact of Long Term Training. Hi Eddie, I have heard of some accessibility problems with the link I sent yesterday. Here is the Federal Register Link that was posted today. https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2018-09429. Hopefully it will be accessible. Thanks for your response to this. Have a good weekend. BJ B. J. LeJeune, CRC, CVRT National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision P. O. Box 6189 Mississippi State, MS 39762 P: 662-325-2694 F: 662-325-8989 bjlejeune at colled.msstate.edu <mailto:bjlejeune at colled.msstate.edu> www.blind.msstate.edu <http://www.blind.msstate.edu/> From: Edward Bell [mailto:ebell at pdrib.com] Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 4:54 AM To: LeJeune, B.J. <bjlejeune at colled.msstate.edu> Subject: RE: RSA seeking information on impact of Long Term Training. Will do and thank you BJ Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC, Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness Louisiana Tech University 600 Mayfield Ave / 210 Woodard Hall PO Box 3158 Ruston LA 71272 Office: 318.257.4554 Fax: 318.257.2259 ebell at latech.edu <mailto: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: LeJeune, B.J. <bjlejeune at colled.msstate.edu <mailto:bjlejeune at colled.msstate.edu> > Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 11:22 AM To: RobinsonW7 at michigan.gov <mailto:RobinsonW7 at michigan.gov> ; Farrow, Kendra <kfarrow at colled.msstate.edu <mailto:kfarrow at colled.msstate.edu> >; McDonnall, Michele <MCapella at colled.msstate.edu <mailto:MCapella at colled.msstate.edu> >; vs-alum at lists.msstate.edu <mailto:vs-alum at lists.msstate.edu> ; Vsp-list <vsp-list at lists.msstate.edu <mailto:vsp-list at lists.msstate.edu> >; Pris Rogers <progers at afb.net <mailto:progers at afb.net> >; Jeffords, Nikki <njeffords at colled.msstate.edu <mailto:njeffords at colled.msstate.edu> >; Raymond, Paul <Paul.Raymond at ablegeorgia.ga.gov <mailto:Paul.Raymond at ablegeorgia.ga.gov> >; Maynus, Kevin L <Kevin.L.Maynus at wv.gov <mailto:Kevin.L.Maynus at wv.gov> >; Glisson, Curtis (Rehab) <Curtis.Glisson at rehab.alabama.gov <mailto:Curtis.Glisson at rehab.alabama.gov> >; Saner, Paul (MCB) <Paul.Saner at MassMail.State.MA.US <mailto:Paul.Saner at MassMail.State.MA.US> >; Mark Richert <4justice at concentric.net <mailto:4justice at concentric.net> >; Roxann Mayros <RMayros at visionservealliance.org <mailto:RMayros at visionservealliance.org> >; kmonk at lwc.la.gov <mailto:kmonk at lwc.la.gov> ; Shirley.Robinson at gvs.ga.gov <mailto:Shirley.Robinson at gvs.ga.gov> ; Pankow, Carol (DEED) <carol.pankow at state.mn.us <mailto:carol.pankow at state.mn.us> >; Lueders, Kerry <klueders at salus.edu <mailto:klueders at salus.edu> >; Cynthia.speight at dhhs.nc.gov <mailto:Cynthia.speight at dhhs.nc.gov> ; Strechay, Joe <jstrechay at pa.gov <mailto:jstrechay at pa.gov> >; Ray.Hopkins at dbvi.virginia.gov <mailto:Ray.Hopkins at dbvi.virginia.gov> ; helen.lee at wmich.edu <mailto:helen.lee at wmich.edu> ; Gaylen Kapperman <gkapperman at niu.edu <mailto:gkapperman at niu.edu> >; ebell at latech.edu; Kathleen Zeider <kzeider at acvrep.org <mailto:kzeider at acvrep.org> > Subject: RSA seeking information on impact of Long Term Training. Greetings Friends, Thought this might be of interest to you. It relates to RSA grants in support of long term training such as the Vision Specialist, Rehabilitation Counseling, VRT, O&M and LVT programs. RSA is soliciting comments from state agency directors, university personnel, former and current scholars and consumers. Here is what the memo from RSA stated: Through this RFI, the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration, is requesting input on the portfolio of grants supported under the Rehabilitation Training Program, specifically those supported under the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training, Rehabilitation Short-Term Training, and Innovative Rehabilitation Training authorities to determine whether the activities funded under the Rehabilitation Training Program are aligned with the goals of the Department and the needs of State vocational rehabilitation agencies. We will use the information gathered in response to this RFI to determine whether any changes are needed in designing and implementing grant activities under this program, including the specific mix of activities supported each year. The link to the document that will be released in the federal register tomorrow is here. https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2018-09429.pd f This is very important. I urge those of you who have been in the these programs, or had staff in the programs to respond about the impact such programs have on your ability to serve consumers effectively. If you feel the program has made a difference in the qualifications of personnel and the way consumers are served, please support the continuation of these programs. We often hear about shortages of qualified personnel and this is one of the major ways we are able to meet these personnel demands. Please share as you feel it is appropriate. Thanks in advance for your support. BJ B. J. LeJeune, CRC, CVRT National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision P. O. Box 6189 Mississippi State, MS 39762 P: 662-325-2694 F: 662-325-8989 bjlejeune at colled.msstate.edu <mailto:bjlejeune at colled.msstate.edu> www.blind.msstate.edu <http://www.blind.msstate.edu/>

1 0

2018 Cane walk
by debandjeff＠allophone.com 05 May '18

05 May '18

Hello everyone, Here is your reminder regarding the up coming 2018 Cane Walk. This year, the Cane Walks will be held onWednesday, July 4. The times will be the same as always-the first session from 8:45-10:30 and the second session from 11:00-12:45. I have not been able to confirm that the Cane Walk is in Wekiwa 8 again this year; however, I will update all of you as quickly as I become aware of the location. Please contact me as soon as possible regarding your ability to participate as an instructor this year, so that I can begin planning and scheduling for each of the two sessions. Thank you again to everyone that has volunteered to be a part of this year's Cane Walk, and remember that instructors are always welcome to join us, if you would like to be a part of this terrific opportunity to share our skills and knowledge with the future generation of Federationists. Sincerely, Jeff Altman MA NOMCT CVRC

1 0