September 2019 - NOMC - lists.nbpcb.org

Touch of Genius, $10,000 award for innovation!
by ebell＠pdrib.com 19 Sep '19

19 Sep '19

2020_Touch of Genius Flyer_9.11.2019 (002).pdf Louis Braille Profile Have you developed an innovative and accessible product? We're now accepting applications for The 2020 Louis Braille Touch of Genius Award. list of 3 items . Professional or education software and apps . Gaming software or apps that promote tactile & braille learning . Braille or tactile-related hardware list end Project must demonstrate some aspect of tactile literacy for blind persons and promote braille literacy or access to information. Download the application and details at www.touchofgeniusprize.org <http://www.touchofgeniusprize.org> or contact us at tmcbride@ nbp.org. Application deadline is January 10, 2020 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: Tess McBride <tmcbride at nbp.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 10:54 AM To: Edward Bell <ebell at pdrib.com> Subject: RE: Touch of Genius, $10,000 award for innovation! Good morning Edward, Attached to this email is the updated Touch of Genius folder which is Jaws friendly, we will be sending out another mass email and will include the correct year along with this flyer. Thank you for letting us know about the issue, we updated a flyer from last year that was Jaws friendly and for some reason it wasn't so anymore, so we were not aware before we sent it out. Thanks! Tess McBride Executive Assistant National Braille Press 88 Saint Stephen St. Boston, MA 02115 617-425-2412 (w) 801-941-7070 (m) From: Edward Bell [mailto:ebell at pdrib.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 10:55 AM To: Tess McBride <tmcbride at nbp.org> Cc: Brian Mac Donald <bmacdonald at nbp.org> Subject: RE: Touch of Genius, $10,000 award for innovation! Hey Tess, Okay, I did not get this. Two things you need to know: 1. The email says ". is quickly approaching, on January 10th!" Is January 10 the deadline for applications? If so, it should say that January 10 is the deadline for applications and be sure to put 2020. When I first saw January 10, I thought this was the old flyer from 2018. 2. The attached PDF flyer is not accessible to a blind person using Jaws. It says it is a flyer but none of the information is readable. It may be fine to put all the information in the body of the email, but you will get some folks mad if the attachment is not accessible. Let me know if I can help. 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: Tess McBride <tmcbride at nbp.org <mailto:tmcbride at nbp.org> > Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 9:38 AM To: Edward Bell <ebell at pdrib.com <mailto:ebell at pdrib.com> > Subject: FW: Touch of Genius, $10,000 award for innovation! Here is the initial email that was sent out, it looks like we had a second email for you and that's the one it went to so I apologize about that. From: Tess McBride Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2019 1:45 PM Cc: Brian Mac Donald <bmacdonald at nbp.org <mailto:bmacdonald at nbp.org> > Subject: Touch of Genius, $10,000 award for innovation! Dear Friends and Colleagues, National Braille Press's Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation is quickly approaching, on January 10th! Please see the attached flyer and help us spread the word. The Touch of Genius Prize was developed to inspire entrepreneurs, educators or inventors to continue the promotion of braille and tactile literacy for blind and deafblind people worldwide. This prize can be granted for innovative and accessible computer software applications, tactile hardware, or curriculum that promotes braille and/or tactile literacy. NBP encourages all applicants to think outside the box to what can be used to help improve the lives of blind people. The winner of this prize will receive up to $10,000, which will help them to continue to innovate in the fields of technology and education for blind people. Frank Gibney and the Gibney Family Foundation, helped fund and establish this award in 2007, inspiring people to go beyond what was thought possible. Full application details and more information can be found at www.touchofgeniusprize.org <http://www.touchofgeniusprize.org> . All questions can be directed to my email, tmcbride at nbp.org <mailto:tmcbride at nbp.org> . Thank you for your support! Tess McBride Executive Assistant National Braille Press 88 Saint Stephen St. Boston, MA 02115 617-425-2412 (w)

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FW: Vacancy Notice - Case Aid (Part-Time)
by jeff.altman＠nebraska.gov 19 Sep '19

19 Sep '19

From: King, Alyssa <Alyssa.King at nebraska.gov> Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 9:38 AM To: NCBVI Everyone <NCBVI.Everyone at nebraska.gov> Subject: Vacancy Notice - Case Aid (Part-Time) Hello, The following position is being posted and available for application: Case Aide Closes - 9/27/2019 For more information, click HERE<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nebraska/jobs/2575159/part-time-case…> *if the link doesn't work, copy the link into a different web browser It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess, including your current position. Information contained in a resume will not be considered in lieu of the formal application. AS Personnel will reject your application if it is not complete or if you do not provide the required materials. Please read the job posting and the requirements carefully before you submit your application. Once you submit your application for a job, you cannot modify it for that job, nor re-apply for that job, unless the job is posted again. When you have successfully applied for a job, you will receive an instant confirmation via e-mail. Thank you, Alyssa King, C.L.S.S.Y.B. HR Generalist | Human Resources Nebraska Department of Administrative Services 1526 K Street, Suite 150 Lincoln, NE 68508 OFFICE 402-417-3396 | FAX 402-742-8361 Alyssa.King at nebraska.gov<mailto:Alyssa.King at nebraska.gov> "Treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically, and creating a culture where the customer is always the priority."

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FW: Vacancy Notice - Home Management Instructor
by jeff.altman＠nebraska.gov 17 Sep '19

17 Sep '19

From: King, Alyssa <Alyssa.King at nebraska.gov> Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 9:33 AM To: NCBVI Everyone <NCBVI.Everyone at nebraska.gov> Subject: Vacancy Notice - Home Management Instructor Hello, The following position is being posted and available for application: Home Management Instructor Closes - 10/1/2019 For more information, click HERE<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nebraska/jobs/2573882/home-managemen…> *if the link doesn't work, copy the link into a different web browser It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess, including your current position. Information contained in a resume will not be considered in lieu of the formal application. AS Personnel will reject your application if it is not complete or if you do not provide the required materials. Please read the job posting and the requirements carefully before you submit your application. Once you submit your application for a job, you cannot modify it for that job, nor re-apply for that job, unless the job is posted again. When you have successfully applied for a job, you will receive an instant confirmation via e-mail. Thank you, Alyssa King, C.L.S.S.Y.B. HR Generalist | Human Resources Nebraska Department of Administrative Services 1526 K Street, Suite 150 Lincoln, NE 68508 OFFICE 402-417-3396 | FAX 402-742-8361 Alyssa.King at nebraska.gov<mailto:Alyssa.King at nebraska.gov> "Treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically, and creating a culture where the customer is always the priority."

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Position Announcement - Children's Specialist - St. Louis
by Michael.A.StJulien＠dss.mo.gov 12 Sep '19

12 Sep '19

Good Afternoon, Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind is currently recruiting for the position of Children's Specialist. The position will be housed in our St. Louis-South District Office. Please see the attachment for details. If you have any questions regarding the position please contact the Children's Services and Transition Program Manager, Ian Shadrick, at 573-751-4959. Michael St.Julien Assistant Deputy Director Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind 573-751-4989 (Office) 573-680-4074 (Cell) 573-751-4984 (Fax) michael.a.stjulien at dss.mo.gov<mailto:michael.a.stjulien at dss.mo.gov> "This communication is being transmitted by the Department of Social Services (DSS), and is confidential, privileged, and intended only for the use of the recipient named above. If you are not the intended recipient, unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this in error, please notify the sender and destroy the material received."

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Position Announcement - Business Enterprise Program - Area Supervisor
by Michael.A.StJulien＠dss.mo.gov 12 Sep '19

12 Sep '19

Good Afternoon, Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind is currently recruiting for the position of Area Supervisor-Business Enterprise Program. Please see the attachment for details. If you have any questions regarding the position please contact the Business Enterprise Program Supervisor, Jim Brinkmann, at 573-751-4881. Michael St.Julien Assistant Deputy Director Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind 573-751-4989 (Office) 573-680-4074 (Cell) 573-751-4984 (Fax) michael.a.stjulien at dss.mo.gov<mailto:michael.a.stjulien at dss.mo.gov> "This communication is being transmitted by the Department of Social Services (DSS), and is confidential, privileged, and intended only for the use of the recipient named above. If you are not the intended recipient, unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this in error, please notify the sender and destroy the material received."

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Position Announcement - Assistant Supervisor, Business Enterprise Program
by Michael.A.StJulien＠dss.mo.gov 12 Sep '19

12 Sep '19

Good Afternoon, Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind is currently recruiting for the position of Assistant Supervisor-Business Enterprise Program. Please see the attachment for details. If you have any questions regarding the position please contact the Business Enterprise Program Supervisor, Jim Brinkmann, at 573-751-4881. Michael St.Julien Assistant Deputy Director Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind 573-751-4989 (Office) 573-680-4074 (Cell) 573-751-4984 (Fax) michael.a.stjulien at dss.mo.gov<mailto:michael.a.stjulien at dss.mo.gov> "This communication is being transmitted by the Department of Social Services (DSS), and is confidential, privileged, and intended only for the use of the recipient named above. If you are not the intended recipient, unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this in error, please notify the sender and destroy the material received."

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FW: R-3870- Orientation and Mobility Specialist – Structured Discovery Program
by ebell＠pdrib.com 10 Sep '19

10 Sep '19

*** Following note sent on behalf of Tai Tomasi *** The Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind is seeking an orientation and mobility instructor trained in the structured discovery philosophy. The Freedom Center for the Blind was named after James Omvig?s book entitled Freedom for the Blind: The Secret is Empowerment. Our goal is to empower our blind students to live the lives they want without regard to the limitations imposed by societal misconceptions about blindness. Birmingham has incredible social opportunities, historic sites and museums, and recreational opportunities. The Freedom Center participates in many of these activities. The Freedom Center?s parent organization, the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind, offers professional development opportunities, including annual travel to the NFB national convention. Please consider joining us to continue building the Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind. Sincerely, Tai Tomasi, J.D. Program Manager, Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind O: 205-201-6991 C: 256-589-0103

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FW: R-3870- Orientation and Mobility Specialist – Structured Discovery Program
by ebell＠pdrib.com 10 Sep '19

10 Sep '19

P. O. Box 698 * Talladega, Alabama 35161 Re-Advertised R- 3870 Reference #116329452 Posting Date: September 10, 2019 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 TITLE: Orientation and Mobility Specialist ? Structured Discovery Program REPORTS TO: Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind Director POSITION REQUIREMENTS: * Must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Orientation and Mobility or closely-related field. OR * Must have a High School Diploma or GED and have successfully completed a Structured Discovery Program and demonstrated knowledge of the Structured Discovery philosophy and means by which travel instruction is integrated into core curriculum components. * Must be certified or certifiable in Orientation and Mobility by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB) who has established rigorous standards for certifying competent professionals who teach Orientation and Mobility skills using Structured Discovery Cane Travel (SDCT) methods and principles. The successful applicant will have earned the designation of National Orientation and Mobility Certificant (NOMC) within the NBPCB. * Must have demonstrated knowledge of the Structured Discovery philosophy and means by which Orientation and Mobility is integrated as a core programmatic component. * Must demonstrate competency in BRAILLE by scoring 80% on the AIDB Braille Skills Assessment within the first twelve (12) months of employment. * Must illustrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff; consumers and their families; program graduates; peer Orientation and Mobility Specialists; advisory groups; and agencies such as the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services along with contemporary Structured Discovery Programs. * Demonstrated maturity, self-motivation, and the ability to exercise sound judgment. * Must illustrate outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. * Must either possess or develop an understanding of cultures and needs of persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, low vision or deafblind, ensuring all actions and decisions demonstrate a respect for and value of persons with sensory loss. * Required extensive vicinity and occasional overnight travel. * Upon offer of employment, the ABI/FBI record check must be completed based on the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 pursuant to Act 2002-457. A non-refundable fee of $48.15 is required at the scheduled appointment. Suitable criteria must be confirmed by the Alabama State Department of Education prior to beginning to work. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: * Conduct Orientation and Mobility assessments, focusing on the Structured Discovery students? long/short-term needs grounded in nonvisual instruction; cognitive problem solving; and concerted strategies for clarifying attitudes and raising expectations surrounding blindness. * Based on said assessment and continued evaluation, provide individualized Orientation and Mobility instruction and consultation for Structured Discovery Program participants. * Prepare lesson plans inclusive of sequential and meaningful instruction geared to the students? assessed needs; Individualized Employment Plan and/or Personal Futures Plan; functioning and motivational levels. * Prepare and use equipment and materials for the development of Orientation and Mobility skills, following the Structured Discovery curricula and philosophy. * Document Structured Discovery participant progress daily. * Instruct Structured Discovery students in the development of skills and knowledge which will enable them to travel independently to the highest degree possible based on assessed needs and the participants? evaluation, Individualized Employment Plan and/or Personal Futures Plan. * Assist Structured Discovery participants in travelling to various community locations as necessary to provide meaningful instruction in realistic learning environments until participants achieve the skills to arrange for their own transportation. * Present in-service training to Structured Discovery staff on appropriate Orientation and Mobility techniques as needed. * Participate in the Structured Discovery Strategic Planning process 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. * Actively seek ways to educate through effective marketing and positive public relations to enhance and expand the Structured Discovery Program. * Participate in state and national meetings, workshops, presentations, conferences and consumer groups, sharing information learned and best practice methodology to internal/external audiences. * Observe the Code of Ethics of the Orientation and Mobility profession. * Keep abreast of current research and Orientation and Mobility teaching strategies. * Review and update the Structured Discovery Orientation and Mobility curriculum as necessary. * Protect confidentiality of student information while maintaining required records and reports inclusive of data entry into the Gentry Referral Information Net (GRIN). * 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. * Attend departmental, inner-agency and campus-wide faculty/committee meetings as assigned. * Perform other duties as assigned. SALARY: $33,902 - $49,976 Scale MR Rank 5A (HS and Structured Discovery Program Completion) $37,741 - $57,240 Scale MR Rank 5B Bachelor?s Degree $39,529 - $59,910 Scale MR Rank 5M Master?s Degree Monthly Payroll - Direct deposit is required. (260 Days) Cost of Living Adjustment 4% effective 10/1/19 This is an exempt position, and is not subject to overtime or compensatory provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: October 10, 2019 This position is funded by a grant award, funded by revenue generated, necessary for compliance or provides direct service delivery. Apply at <http://www.aidb.org> www.aidb.org 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: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 11:22 AM To: Edward Bell <ebell at pdrib.com>; Edward Bell <ebell at latech.edu>; Tai Tomasi <tomasi.tai at aidb.org> Subject: Fwd: R-3870- Orientation and Mobility Specialist ? Structured Discovery Program FYI ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Human Resources <humanresources at aidb.org <mailto:humanresources at aidb.org> > Date: Tue, Sep 10, 2019 at 11:18 AM Subject: R-3870- Orientation and Mobility Specialist ? Structured Discovery Program To: Jobs1 <jobs1 at aidb.org <mailto:jobs1 at aidb.org> > -- Jessica L. Edmiston, M.Ed. Executive Director, E.H Gentry Director, Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind O: 256-761-3402 C: 256-493-3360 1105 Ft. Lashley Avenue Talladega, AL 35160 <http://www.aidb.org> www.aidb.org <https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaInstituteforDeafandBlind?ref=notif&notif_t=…> Discover how we?re limitless.

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FW: Survey on living situations in adjustment to blindness training centers
by ebell＠pdrib.com 09 Sep '19

09 Sep '19

Hello, the Orientation Center at the Iowa Department for the Blind is exploring the possibility of acquiring apartments for our adult adjustment to blindness training students. Our students currently reside in dorms. We have created the below survey to gather data regarding the benefits and drawbacks of different living arrangements during training. It would be extremely helpful if you could share this survey with anyone in your networks who have attended an adult residential adjustment to blindness training center. Please feel free to post to list servs or social media as we are trying to cast the widest possible net. Thanks so much for your assistance and have a great week! https://iowadeptblind.wufoo.com/forms/zawbr6i0oxpar3/ Sincerely, Emily Wharton, MFA CPM Director, Iowa Department for the Blind 515.802.7313 https://blind.iowa.gov http://www.atiowa.net "A proud partner in the America?s Job Center Network"

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Jaws webinars
by conchita.hernandez＠maryland.gov 06 Sep '19

06 Sep '19

Hello all, I wanted to update you on upcoming webinars on JAWS in both English and Spanish. Flyers are attached as well. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Webinar Live JAWS Training When: September 16, 2019 Live Time: 1:00 pm EST Learn all about the basics of JAWS, how to teach JAWS to your students and get all of your questions answered. This session will NOT be recorded, so join live to get in on it. Register at this link for English JAWS training: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/102780c9f37bdcfbcde7dc3c8da9331e Webinar Live JAWS Training in Spanish When: September 23 Time: 1:00 pm EST Great for parents and ESL students. Learn all about the basics of JAWS, how to teach JAWS to your students and get all of your questions answered. This session will NOT be recorded, so join live to get in on it. https://zoom.us/meeting/register/537dabcfcf78b14e7c24e00bf0acd2b8 Please remember: ? If anyone needs help with registration please feel free to reach out to me as for some reason the captcha works with screen readers sometimes. ? Check out all future webinars and events in Maryland on the TVI Portal: TVI portal: https://sites.google.com/view/tviportalmaryland/calendar ? Feel free to subscribe to our YouTube channel for recorded webinars: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCaTTXax5a1I42lz9CTQj7Q -- Conchita Hernandez Statewide Low Incidence Specialist (Blind and Low Vision) Maryland State Department of Education Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services 200 W. Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201-2595 410-767-0812 office 410-333-8165 fax conchita.hernandez at maryland.gov Click here <http://www.doit.state.md.us/selectsurvey/TakeSurvey.aspx?agencycode=MSDE&Su…> to complete a three question customer experience survey.

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