June 2022 - NOMC - lists.nbpcb.org

Article Beyone City Sidewalks
by debandjeff＠allophone.com 20 Aug '24

20 Aug '24

Hello Everyone, I have attached several articles that may be of interest to some of you. If you have some articles that you feel may be of benefit to us, please attach it and send it out. Jeff

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Just another reminder regarding the Cane Walk
by debandjeff＠allophone.com 27 Jun '22

27 Jun '22

Hello Everyone, I just wanted to again remind everyone about the 2022 Cane Walk. I hope that those of you that haven't yet had the opportunity to respond to these e-mails and wish to join us will let me know that you will be participating as soon as possible. Here again is the information regarding the times and location. July 6th Balcony L room >From 8:30 am to 1:00 pm First session from 9:00 am to 10:30 am Second Session: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm There will be some time for breaks and to answer questions. Thank you everyone. Jeff Altman MA NOMCT CVRCB

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FW: Today at 1pm: ACB Session Discussing Adjustment to Blindness Training
by jeff.altman＠nebraska.gov 24 Jun '22

24 Jun '22

I just learned of this, and thought some of you might be interested. I will be listening in. Jeff From: Bartenbach, Jessica <Jessica.Bartenbach at nebraska.gov> Sent: Friday, June 24, 2022 8:51 AM To: Altman, Jeff <jeff.altman at nebraska.gov>; Coffman, Nancy <nancy.coffman at nebraska.gov> Subject: Today at 1pm: ACB Session Discussing Adjustment to Blindness Training Jeff and Nancy, Today from 1:00-2:15, the ACB convention will have a session discussing residential adjustment to blindness training. Convention registration is not required, and the session is streamed live on ACB Media. I have pasted the link below. Once you activate the link, there will be a "play" button on the page. Pressing enter on that will start the live stream. The web site lists times in Eastern time, so the session actually starts at 1pm Central time. I believe the presenters are from The Carroll Center, Helen Keller, and one of the NFB Centers. I would be very interested in your thoughts if either of you are able to attend. Unfortunately I will not be able to listen in. ACB Media 2 - Mainstream 2 - ACB Media Network<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acbme…> Jessica -- Jessica Bartenbach Training Center Supervisor Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired 4600 Valley Road, Suite 100 Lincoln, NE 68510 Cell: 402-219-3739 Main: 402-471-2891 Jessica.Bartenbach at nebraska.gov<mailto:Jessica.Bartenbach at nebraska.gov>

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Cane WAlk, just one more thing
by debandjeff＠allophone.com 21 Jun '22

21 Jun '22

Hello Everyone, My friend Roland just tapped me on the shoulder and pointed out that I didn't mention the date of the Cane Walk, and so to be sure I correct my oversight, here is the complete information. July 6th Balcony L room >From 8:30 am to 1:00 pm First session from 9:00 am to 10:30 am Second Session: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm There will be some time for breaks and to answer questions. Thank you everyone. Jeff Altman MA NOMCT CVRCB

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The 2022 Cane Walk
by debandjeff＠allophone.com 21 Jun '22

21 Jun '22

Hello Everyone, First of all, I want to thank all of you that are volunteering your time for the Cane Walk at this year's national convention, and your patience in waiting for additional information from me. The arrangements are now in place, and we have both a room and a time frame for this event. The 2022 Cane Walk will be held in the Balcony L room, and we will have access to this room from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, which will give us the time and flexibility to provide our traditional two sessions. I would appreciate all of those instructors that are available for the first session to arrive by 8:30 am, so that we can begin the matching of instructors with families as soon as possible. This will allow for a full session from approximately 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Then if those instructors participating in the second session could please begin arriving at 10:30, we should be able to begin the second session at 11:00 am, and conclude at approximately 12:30, with a bit of time to spare for a short break and to answer questions. So, I look forward to seeing all of you at the Cane Walk, and for those of you that have not contacted me as of yet, please let me know as soon as possible which sessions you will be able to participate in. Also please remember that not only will you be providing these young Federationistsand their families with a valuable, possibly life changing experience, but you will also receive points toward your recertification for your participation. Thank you, Jeff Altman MA NOMCT CVRCB

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We don’t need 40 acres to turn this rig around
by widearc2000＠gmail.com 21 Jun '22

21 Jun '22

Good morning fellow travel teachers, I have been very lucky to be asked to reprise my presentation on wheelchair mobility for blind people that we did in Vegas in 2019. Once again I have a great deal of support from Dezman Jackson and Treva Olivero. Thank you to both of these people for helping me. That?s why we were asked to do it again because you guys helped make it work so well. We are renting three wheelchair types to use as demonstration vehicles in the presentation. I?m asking for volunteers to help me move them from the concierge?s desk, to our training conference room wherever that turns out to be, and back to the concierge?s desk where the company may pick them up. I am currently trying to contact the concierge to get permission to use freight elevators to make things easier and faster as the company will probably drop them off very close to the registration time for our conference. If you are pre-registered for our conference and would like to have a cool, fun ride in a wheelchair with your white cane to help me get these upstairs, please contact me because I sure would appreciate it. Thanks a bunch folks and I will see you in New Orleans, Sent from my iPhone

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Fwd: Access Technology Instructor Position Opening at the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired
by becky.keller＠dbvi.virginia.gov 14 Jun '22

14 Jun '22

FYI All. Dr. Bell, Is there by any chance a AT list serve that we can additionally share this with? *Becky Keller, MA, NOMC, COMS* *Lead Orientation and Mobility Instructor* Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired 401 Azalea Avenue <https://maps.google.com/?q=401+Azalea+Avenue+Richmond,+VA+23227+(804&entry=…> Richmond, VA 23227 <https://maps.google.com/?q=401+Azalea+Avenue+Richmond,+VA+23227+(804&entry=…> (804) 371-3093 <(804)%20371-3093> becky.keller at dbvi.virginia.gov Facebook: VDBVI <https://www.facebook.com/VDBVI> Worldwide Web: Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired <http://www.vrcbvi.org/> YouTube: VRCBVI <http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwsqnBw28gUNgMMSkH_eYci37g9XY6Qzd> "Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome." *-Arthur Ashe* **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). ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Melody Roane <melody.roane at dbvi.virginia.gov> Date: Tue, Jun 7, 2022 at 4:34 PM Subject: Access Technology Instructor Position Opening at the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired To: ##DBVI VRCB (DBVI) <dbvivrcblist at dbvi.virginia.gov> Hey there, Please share this e-mail with anyone you know who may be interested in teaching technology skills here at VRCBVI. Thanks. Melody Hello, The Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired, located in Richmond, is currently recruiting for an Access Technology Instructor. Please see the link below for more information and to apply for the position. The position description is also attached for your review. This position is a rewarding opportunity to help individuals who are blind, vision impaired or deafblind learn technology skills that will prepare them for various careers and to help them pursue their personal use goals. The person who is offered this position will have the honor to work with a team of dedicated, passionate, and resilient professionals who are also fun and creative. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 804-371-3323. Thank you and have a great day. Melody Access Technology Instructor - #00012 <https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/293214> 00012 Full-Time (Salaried) Henrico - 087 VA Rehab Center for the Blind (263) The mission of the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired is to provide services and resources which empower individuals who are blind, vision impaired, or deafblind to achieve their desired levels of employment, education, and personal independence.Organizes, plans, and delivers individualized Computer Skills and Access Technology instruction to blind, vision impaired...View Details <https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/293214> Here are some helpful tips to remember when applying: Review the position?s Job Description. Complete RMS application accurately to reflect relevant work history as it relates to the position for which you are applying. Contact HR, *prior to the position closing*, if you have any issues accessing RMS or submitting an application. RMS closes all positions at *11:59 pm* on the Closing Date. Screening is based upon information relevant to the position for which you are applying. HR determines candidates for interview by comparing the information disclosed in the application, resume, cover letter and transcripts to the screening criteria for the particular position. Be sure to like VDBVI on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/VDBVI and visit us on the web at https://www.vdbvi.org Melody L. Roane, Director Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired, Virginia Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired 401 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227 Melody.Roane at dbvi.virginia.gov Phone: (804) 371-3323 | Fax: (804) 371-3092 Facebook: facebook.org/VDBVI <https://www.facebook.com/VDBVI> LinkedIn: linkedin.com/VDBVI <https://www.linkedin.com/company/virginia-department-for-the-blind-and-visi…> www.vrcbvi.org <http://www.vdbvi.org/> Commonwealth of Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired Established 1922 ?Celebrating our past and empowering our future? www.vdbvi.org <http://www.vdbvi.org/> *Notice:* This email is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or duplication of this email is expressly prohibited. If you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately, delete the email from your computer, and do not copy or disclose it to anyone else. Your receipt of this message is not intended to waive any applicable legal privilege and does not constitute an electronic signature or provide consent to contract electronically. Also, given the nature of electronic mail and its potential to carry computer viruses, the Department of the Blind and Vision Impaired and the sender in no way warrant a virus free transmission. You and your organization should use appropriate means to check this email and any attachments for potential viruses and to prevent their execution. -- Commonwealth of Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired Established 1922 ?Celebrating our past and empowering our future?www.vdbvi.org? <http://www.vdbvi.org/> **Notice:**?This email is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or duplication of this email is expressly prohibited. If you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately, delete the email from your computer, and do not copy or disclose it to anyone else. Your receipt of this message is not intended to waive any applicable legal privilege and does not constitute an electronic signature or provide consent to contract electronically. Also, given the nature of electronic mail and its potential to carry computer viruses, the Department of the Blind and Vision Impaired and the sender in no way warrant a virus free transmission. You and your organization should use appropriate means to check this email and any attachments for potential viruses and to prevent their execution.

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Registration link and agenda
by ebell＠pdrib.com 14 Jun '22

14 Jun '22

*** FYI, if you did not get this yesterday ** Registration is now open! National Blindness Professionals Certification Board presents: Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation and Education For the Blind 21st ANNUAL REHABILITATION AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY CONFERENCE New Orleans Marriot 555 Canal Street New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130 Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 8:30 am - 7:30 pm CDT Come and join us! Once again, this year's conference will be action packed with a variety of new speakers, topics, and hands-on events. **For the first time ever, an in-person option and virtual streaming option is available. In-person attendees will have access to the entire conference including general session, breakout sessions, and NBPCB Awards Reception. Virtual streaming attendees will have access to the general session. Separate CEU's will be distributed for general session and breakout session attendees. Covid Policy : All participants are required to produce a negative Covid test upon arrival. Covid tests will be available on site, provided by the National Federation of the Blind, but wait times may be long. In addition, masks will be required during the conference. Presentations and breakouts including: * Hear from employed blind adults about the impact that Structured Discovery education had on their independence and employment. * Learn new strategies that you can implement in your classroom or teaching environment. * See how to cater your teaching for students with secondary disabilities. * Learn where to find new material and secrets to running a dynamic philosophy discussion. * Share ideas and network in multiple rehabilitation disciplines, including Braille, home management, cane travel, and assistive technology. * Come learn about the new National Certification in Access Technology for the Blind (NCATB) And much more! Schedule: 7:30 - 8:30 am-Registration 8:30 am-Conference Begins 12:00 pm-Lunch 2:00 - 5:00- Interactive Breakout Sessions 5:00 - 7:30 pm-NBPCB Awards Reception Registration Registration Fee includes the NBPCB Awards Reception: Cost: Before June 21 - $100 for in-person attendees; $50 for virtual attendees. After June 21 - $115 for in-person attendees; 65$ for virtual attendees *When completing the registration form, register as professional if you are attending in person and virtual if you are attending virtually. <https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=493> Register Here! <https://www.dropbox.com/s/3k35u7wtka7wsfr/2022%20Anual%20Rehab%20Conference %20Agenda.docx?dl=1> Download Agenda Here Visit the National Blindness Professionals Certification Board website to learn more about a career in changing lives: <http://www.nbpcb.org> http://www.nbpcb.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 <http://www.pdrib.com> 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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21ST Rehab Conference Early Registration Deadline and final Agenda
by ebell＠pdrib.com 13 Jun '22

13 Jun '22

Registration is now open! National Blindness Professionals Certification Board presents: Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation and Education For the Blind 21st ANNUAL REHABILITATION AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY CONFERENCE New Orleans Marriot 555 Canal Street New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130 Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 8:30 am - 7:30 pm CDT Come and join us! Once again, this year's conference will be action packed with a variety of new speakers, topics, and hands-on events. **For the first time ever, an in-person option and virtual streaming option is available. In-person attendees will have access to the entire conference including general session, breakout sessions, and NBPCB Awards Reception. Virtual streaming attendees will have access to the general session. Separate CEU's will be distributed for general session and breakout session attendees. Covid Policy : All participants are required to produce a negative Covid test upon arrival. Covid tests will be available on site, provided by the National Federation of the Blind, but wait times may be long. In addition, masks will be required during the conference. Presentations and breakouts including: * Hear from employed blind adults about the impact that Structured Discovery education had on their independence and employment. * Learn new strategies that you can implement in your classroom or teaching environment. * See how to cater your teaching for students with secondary disabilities. * Learn where to find new material and secrets to running a dynamic philosophy discussion. * Share ideas and network in multiple rehabilitation disciplines, including Braille, home management, cane travel, and assistive technology. * Come learn about the new National Certification in Access Technology for the Blind (NCATB) And much more! Schedule: 7:30 - 8:30 am-Registration 8:30 am-Conference Begins 12:00 pm-Lunch 2:00 - 5:00- Interactive Breakout Sessions 5:00 - 7:30 pm-NBPCB Awards Reception Registration Registration Fee includes the NBPCB Awards Reception: Cost: Before June 21 - $100 for in-person attendees; $50 for virtual attendees. After June 21 - $115 for in-person attendees; 65$ for virtual attendees *When completing the registration form, register as professional if you are attending in person and virtual if you are attending virtually. <https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=493> Register Here! <https://www.dropbox.com/s/3k35u7wtka7wsfr/2022%20Anual%20Rehab%20Conference %20Agenda.docx?dl=1> Download Agenda Here Visit the National Blindness Professionals Certification Board website to learn more about a career in changing lives: <http://www.nbpcb.org> http://www.nbpcb.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 <http://www.pdrib.com> 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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FW: Job Posting - Braille Instructor (Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 1)
by ebell＠pdrib.com 13 Jun '22

13 Jun '22

_____ Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your browser <https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/bulletins/31bee69> here Iowa Department for the Blind Logo <https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/3492119/senior-services-sp…> Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 1/Braille Instructor Salary: $51,292.80 - $78,124.800 Annually Location: Des Moines Job Type: Full-time Agency: 131 Iowa Department for the Blind Job Number: 22-02987 Closing: June 24, 2022 at 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag: #LI-DNP Point of Contact: Karly Prinds <https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/3492119/senior-services-sp…> To Apply: All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume. For more information, contact Center Director, Karly Prinds at <mailto:karly.prinds at blind.state.ia.us> karly.prinds at blind.state.ia.us Job Description: The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking applicants for the position of Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 1/Braille Instructor in the Iowa Blindness Empowerment and Independence Center. This person provides small group instruction in the reading and writing of Braille using the Code Master curriculum. The slate and stylus, Perkins brailler, electronic notetakers, braille displays, and embossing software will be taught. We are looking for someone who will bring an enthusiastic and positive energy to our team, participate fully in center activities, and challenge students to grow and reach their fullest potential. Our programs are based on a positive attitude toward blindness and a belief in the normality and competency of blind people. We know that with proper training and opportunity, blind people can live full, happy, and successful lives. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Provide individualized instruction to adults in all areas of Braille including, but not limited to reading contracted Braille, writing with the slate and stylus, using the Perkins Brailler, using braille displays and notetakers, and using embossers and software. * Teach the Unified English Braille Code, computer Braille, braille music, and the Nemeth code. * Provide instruction to several students in a small group format. * Provide instruction in the correct use of grammar, spelling, and punctuation in the development of better verbal communication skills, as needed; assist students in preparing and studying for the GED, as needed. * Demonstrate and promote a positive attitude toward blindness amongst center students. * Evaluate student progress, set goals, and write progress reports within the case management system. * Participate fully in all center activities. * Demonstrate and promote a positive attitude toward blindness amongst center students. * Thorough knowledge and understanding of the agency's philosophy of blindness and the ability to implement this philosophy in work duties. It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment. * All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume. * Applications outside of the NeoGov website will not be considered. For more information, contact Center Director, Karly Prinds at <mailto:k> k <mailto:arly.prinds at blind.state.ia.us> arly.prinds at blind.state.ia.us Minimum Qualification Requirements 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; OR the equivalent of three years of full-time experience as a rehabilitation counselor or teacher shall be considered as qualifying provided the employee has successfully completed training to meet the certification criteria established by the agency; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting the equivalent of one year of full-time professional work experience for each year of the required education to a maximum substitution of four years. For additional information, please click on this <https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClas…> link to view the job description. <https://get.adobe.com/reader/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> (Download PDF reader) This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department for the Blind. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. _____ Phone: 515-281-1333 E-mail: <mailto:information at blind.state.ia.us> information at blind.state.ia.us Iowa Department for the Blind 524 Fourth Street Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 Stay Connected with the Iowa Department for the Blind: <https://www.facebook.com/idbonline/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> <https://twitter.com/idbonline?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> <https://blind.iowa.gov/newsroom/blogs?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelive…> <https://www.youtube.com/user/IDBonline?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdeliv…> <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/subscriber/topics?qsp=IACIO_30> Manage Subscriptions <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/subscriber/edit?preferences=t…> Help <https://subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com/> <https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/bulletins/31bee69?reqfrom=sh…>

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