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Advertisement for Blindness Research Study-Honor Thesis
by snm063＠gmail.com 16 Jun '21

16 Jun '21

?Good morning all, We, Dr. Sheena Manuel-Principal investigator and Sean Walsh-student, are looking for blind or visually impaired people who use braille and/or assistive technology to interview. Sean is writing an honor thesis on how blind or visually impaired people use Braille and/or Assistive Technology. We are contacting you as we believe you identify as a blind person or a person with a visual impairment. We obtained your contact information from a personal/professional contact we have in common. If you self-identify as a blind person or person with a visual impairment, are interested in participating in this study, and willing to be recorded (audio only), please contact Dr. Sheena Manuel, Principal Investigator, at s1manuel at bridgew.edu or Sheena Manuel on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sheena.manuel.12 and Sean Walsh at s15walsh at student.bridgew.edu with your name and best contact (i.e. phone number (call or text) and/or email) if you?re interested. After you contact us about your willingness to participate in this study, we will reach out to you to with a consent form and determine your availability for an interview. This interview is voluntary and you can withdraw from this study or the interview at any time. All interviews will be recorded using Zoom and should take about an hour to conduct. Only audio files will be used for analysis and will be deleted after the conclusion of this study which is anticipated to be in September 2021. You can access Zoom from a computer or phone once given the login information and/or phone number for the interview/meeting. If you cannot access the consent form and would like an oral reading/verbal consent or need assistance with accessing Zoom, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Dr. Sheena Manuel Assistant Professor Department of Special Education Bridgewater State University Hart Hall-Room 245 Email: s1manuel at bridgew.edu

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Technology Services Specialist - NJ Commission for the Blind
by carleymullin＠gmail.com 16 Jun '21

16 Jun '21

Hi everyone, Attached find a technology teacher posting for the North Jersey office of NJ CBVI. Note the high salary! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. Carley Mullin

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Technological Service Specialist — Nj Commission for the Blind
by carleymullin＠gmail.com 16 Jun '21

16 Jun '21

Hi everyone, Attached find a technology teacher posting for the North Jersey office of NJ CBVI. Note the high salary! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. Carley Mullin, NOMC, NCRTB Pronouns: she/her

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Orientation and Mobility Instructor Job in Reno, NV
by PRESIDENT＠alumni.ecu.edu 11 Jun '21

11 Jun '21

Hi everyone, Here is a job opportunity in Reno, Nevada. This agency has made job offers to at least one NOMC, and I personally think very highly of the lady who sent this email. One thing that is really cool about working for this agency, unless something has changed, is that the Orientation and Mobility Instructor is a supervisory position, where the O&M instructor supervises a couple of rehab technicians. It's a great way to gain a little bit of supervisory experience but still primarily be an Orientation and Mobility Instructor. If I were not beginning a PhD program this fall, I would personally be applying for this position, no doubt. Aloha everyone, Justin MH Salisbury he/him/his Phone: 808.797.8606 Email: President at Alumni.ECU.edu<mailto:President at Alumni.ECU.edu> From: Richele Pennock <r-pennock at detr.nv.gov> Sent: Friday, June 11, 2021 2:18 PM To: Justin Salisbury <PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu> Cc: Claire Canton <c-canton at detr.nv.gov> Subject: FW: Job Opportunity -Orientation and Mobility Instructor Good Morning Justin, I hope this email finds you well. We recently had an OM position post for our Reno Office. We thought of you and thought we might share it with you in case you might be interested in applying or know someone who might be interested in applying. Please feel free to share with others and please let us know if we can answer any questions. Below is the link on how to apply. Take Care, For current openings - https://careers.nv.gov/ Richele Pennock Supervisor I Nevada Bureau of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation 3016 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89102 http://nvdetr.org T: 702-486-3552 F: 702-486-5088 Confidentiality Notice: "This communication, including any attachments, may contain confidential or privileged information and is intended only for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. Any review, dissemination or copying of this communication by anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient you have received this in error; please immediately contact the sender and delete all copies of the original message. The use, dissemination, distribution or reproduction of this message by unintended recipients is not authorized and may be unlawful." --From: Paula Miles <pgmiles at detr.nv.gov<mailto:pgmiles at detr.nv.gov>> Sent: Monday, June 7, 2021 3:45 PM To: Everyone (DETR) <EveryoneDETR at detr.nv.gov<mailto:EveryoneDETR at detr.nv.gov>>; SF.NV.S31.ALL <SF.NV.S31.All at ssa.gov<mailto:SF.NV.S31.All at ssa.gov>> Subject: Job Opportunity -Orientation and Mobility Instructor The following recruitment has posted to Success Factors: Orientation and Mobility Instructor 2 Requisition ID # 2048 Open to: All qualified candidates Closes: 06/15/21 Location: Reno On the Success Factors home page, Click the "Careers" tile. Then click "search jobs" at the bottom of the page. You can also look it up by location, Requisition ID or keywords. If you have questions about logging in or using Success Factors, please contact the Help Desk at hrhelpdesk at admin.nv.gov Paula Miles [?] Personnel Analyst DETR Human Resources 2800 East St. Louis Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89104 (702) 486-7957 Phone (702) 486-0159 Fax For current openings - https://careers.nv.gov/

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recertification
by ebell＠pdrib.com 10 Jun '21

10 Jun '21

Dear NOMC, I have heard from a couple of you this week about concerns over your recertification packet. We are working on getting the new code of conduct online ASAP and that is the hold up on sending you your recertification application. Please know you will not be penalized. We are attempting to have this out to you in the next couple of weeks, so please be patient and know that it is on the top of our priorities. Thanks 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

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The ABC's of Structured Discovery Now Available
by ebell＠pdrib.com 07 Jun '21

07 Jun '21

The following, written by Dr. Merry-Noel Chamberlain, can now be purchased on Amazon at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Structured-Discovery-Children-Critical-Blindness/dp/1 648025552/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1 <https://www.amazon.com/Structured-Discovery-Children-Critical-Blindness/dp/ 1648025552/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Discovery&qid=1623077337&s=books&sr= 1-3> &keywords=Discovery&qid=1623077337&s=books&sr=1-3 Structured Discovery Cane Travel (SDCT) is an Orientation and Mobility (O&M) curriculum which focuses on the foundational techniques necessary to develop future independence for students who are blind or visually impaired. The ABCs of Structured Discovery Cane Travel for Children addresses essential non-visual concept development, techniques and mobility skills needed to travel efficiently, gracefully and safely within a myriad of natural environments while using the long, white cane with a metal tip as the primary mobility tool. This curriculum utilizes transformational knowledge and problem-solving opportunities through teachable moments to develop personal reflection and mental mapping which can be utilized post instruction. These students maximize their cognitive intrinsic feedback while completing everyday mobility tasks. Parents and instructors of children who are blind or visually impaired will comprehend the essentials of SDCT by reading The ABCs of Structured Discovery Cane Travel for Children; in addition, they will receive a treasure trove of O&M skill-building activities. Read more 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

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2021 20th Annual Rehabilitation Conference Agenda .docx
by ebell＠pdrib.com 07 Jun '21

07 Jun '21

National Blindness Professional Certification Board 20th Annual Rehabilitation and Orientation and Mobility Conference 20 Years of Innovation in Rehabilitation and Education for the Blind July 5-6, 2021 10:00 a.m. ? 5:00 p.m. ET Location: Virtual via Zoom Zoom links will be emailed to registered participants prior to the conference. Acknowledgements We would like to acknowledge our appreciation to the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). The NFB has not only hosted these rehabilitation events for more than 20 years, but more importantly, it has provided the philosophy, leadership, and guidance upon which the most effective rehabilitation practices have been established. We would also like to give a special thanks to the many individuals who have contributed their time, energy, and expertise to making this rehabilitation and orientation and mobility conference a success. It is through the dedication, determination, and fortitude of these leaders in the organized blind movement that we have collectively shifted the focus of rehabilitation in this country. Together, we are truly helping people to live the lives they want! Agenda Registration link: https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=434 Continuing Education Credits (CEC) are available for conference registrants. Monday, July 5, 2021 Morning Session 10:00am-12:50pm Location: Zoom 10:00am - Welcome and Opening Remarks * Adelmo Vigil, President, National Blindness Professional Certification Board, National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico; Las Cruces, NM * Colin Wong MA., NOMC, Conference Co-Chair, Board Member, National Blindness Professional Certification Board; Phoenix, AZ 10:10am - Keynote: Revolutionizing Blindness Training, The Inception of the National Blindness Professional Certification Board * Joanne Wilson, Board Member, National Blindness Professional Certification Board, Leader in the National Federation of the Blind; Alexandria, VA 10:40am ? Applying Structured Discovery Techniques Through Virtual Instruction * Amy Porterfield, Chief Operations Officer, SAAVI Services for the Blind; Tucson, AZ * Tarik Williams, NOMC, Student Services Manager, SAAVI Services for the Blind; Tucson, AZ 11:00am ? Following the Code of Conduct * Edward Bell, PH. D, Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness, Louisiana Tech University; Ruston, LA * Maria E. Morais, Coordinator of Braille Programs, National Blindness Professional Certification Board; Ruston, LA 11:20am - Structured Discovery Through the Years, (Panel) * Moderator: Joni Martinez, NOMC, Conference Co-Chair, Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher, Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center; Austin, TX * Jeff Altman, NOMC, Board Member, National Blindness Professional Certification Board, Cane Travel Instructor, Nebraska Center for the Blind, Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired; Lincoln, NE * Dezman Jackson, NOMC, Independent Contractor, Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services; Baltimore, MD * Carley Mullin, NOMC, Orientation & Mobility Instructor, New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired; Newark, NJ * Michell Gip, MAT, NCUEB, NOMCT, Youth Services Coordinator, Blind Inc.; Minneapolis, MN 12:00pm ? Working with RSA to Engage Students * Brian Dulude Ph.D., CRC, NOMC, Regional Program Manager, SBVID, Arizona Department of Economic Security, Rehabilitation Services Administration; Phoenix, AZ 12:20am - Dare to Be Remarkable: Report and Looking Ahead * Anil Lewis, Executive Director of Blindness Initiatives, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, MD 12:45pm ? Morning Wrap-Up * Joni Martinez, NOMC, Conference Co-Chair, Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher, Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center; Austin, TX 12:50pm-1:30pm ? Lunch Zoom will remain open to mix and mingle. Afternoon Session 1:30pm-5:00pm Location: Zoom 1:30pm-3:20pm ? Topical Work Groups Implementing Structured Discovery in Braille * Chelsey Duranleau, Communications Instructor, BLIND Inc.; Minneapolis, MN Implementing Structured Discovery in Home Management * Yadiel J. Sotomayor, MA, NCRTB, NOMC, NCUEB, Home Management Instructor, BLIND Inc.; Minneapolis, MN Implementing Structured Discovery in Orientation & Mobility * Roland Allan, NOMC, Cane Travel Instructor, Louisiana Center for the Blind; Ruston, LA * Jeff Altman, NOMC, Board Member, National Blindness Professional Certification Board, Cane Travel Instructor, Nebraska Center for the Blind, Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired; Lincoln, NE Implementing Structured Discovery in Technology * Jack Mendez, Director of Technology, Louisiana Center for the Blind; Ruston, LA Implementing Structured Discovery with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and Training Center Management * Brian Dulude Ph.D., CRC, NOMC, Regional Program Manager, SBVID, Arizona Department of Economic Security, Rehabilitation Services Administration; Phoenix, AZ * Adelmo Vigil, President, National Blindness Professional Certification Board, National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico; Las Cruces, NM 3:20pm ? Day One Wrap-Up * Joni Martinez, NOMC, Conference Co-Chair, Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher, Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center; Austin, TX 3:30pm-5:00pm ? NBPCB Networking Mix & Mingle * Speak with the day?s presenters in a less formal setting * Network opportunity for job seekers and employers * Interact with blindness professionals across the nation Tuesday, July 6, 2021 Morning Session 10:00am-12:30pm Location: Zoom 10:00am ? Opening Remarks * Colin Wong MA, NOMC, Conference Co-Chair, Board Member, National Blindness Professional Certification Board; Phoenix, AZ 10:10 am - Why A Network is Critical in Times of Uncertainty: Leveraging Participation in the Organized Blind Movement * Mark A. Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, MD 10:30 am- Changing the Future: Youth and Structured Discovery * Kristen J. Sims, Med., NOMC, NCUEB, Instructor, Orientation and Mobility, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness, Louisiana Tech University; Ruston, LA 10:45am - Facilitating Effective Senior Services * Duncan Larsen, NOMC, Director of Older Blind Services, Colorado Center for the Blind; Littleton, CO 11:00am - Partnering to Narrow the Gap for Blind and Low Vision Students in Maryland: A Partnership within the NFB of Maryland * Conchita Hernandez (M.A.T), Maryland Blind and Low Vision Specialist, Maryland Department of Education, Maryland School for the Blind; Baltimore, MD * Ronza Othman, J.D, President, NFB of Maryland; Baltimore, MD 11:15am - Expanding Structured Discovery in Conventional Agencies * Garrett Aguillard, NOMC, Orientation & Mobility Program Specialist, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Texas Workforce Commission; San Antonio, TX 11:30am - General Session Wrap-Up * Joni Martinez, NOMC, Conference Co-Chair, Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher, Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center; Austin, TX 11:40am-12:30pm ? Breakout Session One Session A: Real Talk About LGBTQ+ & Blindness Training * Jedi Moerke, NOMC, NCUEB, NCRTB, Cane Travel Instructor, New Mexico Orientation Center for the Blind, New Mexico Commission for the Blind; Alamogordo, NM * Carley Mullin, NOMC, Orientation & Mobility Instructor, New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired; Newark, NJ Session B: Working with Blind Seniors * Duncan Larsen, NOMC, Director of Older Blind Services, Colorado Center for the Blind; Littleton, CO Session C: Facilitating Impactful Philosophy Sessions * Pamela Allen, Executive Director, Louisiana Center for the Blind; Ruston, LA Session D: NOMCT Meeting (Invitation Only) * Jeff Altman, Cane Travel Instructor, NOMCT Committee Chair, National Blindness Professional Certification Board, Nebraska Center for the Blind, Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired; Lincoln, NE 12:30-pm-1:00pm Lunch Zoom will remain open to mix and mingle. Afternoon Session 1:00pm-5:00pm Location: Zoom 1:00pm-1:50pm ? Breakout Session Two Session A: Making the Most of Community Based Instruction * Adelmo Vigil, President, National Blindness Professional Certification Board, National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico; Las Cruces, NM Session B: Working with Individuals Who Speak English As A Second Language * Conchita Hernandez (M.A.T), Maryland Blind and Low Vision Specialist, Maryland Department of Education, Maryland School for the Blind; Baltimore, MD Session C: Building a Successful Structured Discovery Training Center * Jennifer Kennedy, NOMC, Executive Director, Blind Incorporated; Minneapolis, MN * Lucy Mallahan, Director, New Mexico Orientation Center for the Blind, New Mexico Commission for the Blind; Alamogordo, NM 2:00pm-2:50pm ? Breakout Session Three Session A: Mental Health and Consumers * ? ShaLacey Bertrand, LPC, NCC, Therapist, Lifestance Health; Denver, CO Session B: Right Versus Right Decisions: A Framework for Ethics in our Personal and Professional Lives. * David A. Ticchi, Ph.D., Educator, Businessman; Cambridge, MA Session C: Building A Successful Deaf/Blind Program * Trae Shaw, Training Support Supervisor, Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center; Austin, TX 3:00pm-3:50pm ? Breakout Session Four Session A: Useful Apps and Proper Implementation * Seth Leblond, Assistive Technology Manager, SAAVI Services for the Blind; Phoenix, AZ Session B: Consumers with Additional Physical Disabilities * Denise Mackenstadt, NOMC, Retired; Sequim, WA Session C: Strengthening Survivor Support * Daphne A. Mitchell, MRC, CRC, LRC, NCUEB, Vocational Rehabilitation Unit Manager, New Mexico Commission for the Blind, NFB Survivor Task Force Member; Albuquerque, NM * Kathryn Webster, Project RISE Coordinator, NFB Survivor Task Force Member; Boston, MA 4:00pm-5:00pm - Paying Recognition to Structured Discovery Professionals * Edward Bell, PH. D, Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness, Louisiana Tech University; Ruston, LA Sponsored by: National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB) Adelmo Vigil, President <http://www.nbpcb.org> www.nbpcb.org <mailto:admin at nbpcb.org> admin at nbpcb.org National Organization of Professionals in Blindness Education (PIBE) Eric Guillory, President <http://www.nfb.org/divisions> www.nfb.org/divisions <mailto:eguillory at louisianacenter.org> eguillory at louisianacenter.org Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness (PDRIB), Louisiana Tech University Edward Bell, Director <http://www.pdrib.com> www.pdrib.com <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> ebell at latech.edu

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