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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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Structure Discovery Training Opportunity
by jimorris0116＠gmail.com 29 Apr '24

29 Apr '24

Save the Date! Structure Discovery Professionals Educational Trainings As part of the NOMCT Committee's commitment to continuous learning and professional development, the education subcommittee is proud to present our first training session. Topic: Structured Discovery Terminology Presented by: Joann Williams and Yadiel Sotomayer Summary: Join us for our first Structure Discovery Professionals Educational Training sessions where we will delve into essential terminology and concepts crucial for Structured Discovery. This will be a two-week training session that will be for 1 hour each covering different materials that will progressively complement each other. The seminar will explore topics including the difference between the visual and cognitive paradigms, discovery learning versus guided learning, self-efficacy what it is and how to build it, Socratic questioning, intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, locus of control, transferability, reasons for a long white cane, and the importance of shades. Part 1: Tuesday, May 21st, 2024, Time: 8:00 PM EST Part 2: Tuesday, May 28th, 2024, Time: 8:00 PM EST This seminar will offer CEU's required for recertification. Below is the Zoom link! Topic: NOMCT Education Committee Training Time: May 21, 2024 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Every week on Tue, until May 28, 2024, 2 occurrence(s) May 21, 2024 05:00 PM May 28, 2024 05:00 PM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly: <https://und.zoom.us/meeting/tJYkceGvqDMuGNykUxqHsO-hNfb9Nex0qy6U/ics?icsTok en=98tyKuCqpz0iHdKdtBuPRowQHY_oWe3wplxbjY1Elyr9EghATU7-GORAa5x6CIjB> https://und.zoom.us/meeting/tJYkceGvqDMuGNykUxqHsO-hNfb9Nex0qy6U/ics?icsToke n=98tyKuCqpz0iHdKdtBuPRowQHY_oWe3wplxbjY1Elyr9EghATU7-GORAa5x6CIjB Join Zoom Meeting <https://und.zoom.us/j/92968768428?pwd=SmdUZk1Mc1JBajNJdGRXUTdsYStRQT09> https://und.zoom.us/j/92968768428?pwd=SmdUZk1Mc1JBajNJdGRXUTdsYStRQT09 Meeting ID: 929 6876 8428 Passcode: 855133 One tap mobile +12532050468,,92968768428#,,,,*855133# US +12532158782,,92968768428#,,,,*855133# US (Tacoma) About the Subcommittee: The education subcommittee's goal is to provide valuable educational opportunities for NOMC's throughout the year. We aim to host three training sessions annually, scheduled for October, February, and May, covering a range of relevant topics to enhance your expertise in the field. A survey will go out before the National Convention to get input on desired future training as well as the interest of potential presenters for these training courses. Warm Regards, Jimmy Morris MA, NOMCT

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FW: Vacancy Notice - Orientation Counselor II - Scottsbluff
by jeff.altman＠nebraska.gov 29 Apr '24

29 Apr '24

From: Reyna, Dena <Dena.Reyna at nebraska.gov> Sent: Monday, April 29, 2024 11:46 AM Subject: Vacancy Notice - Orientation Counselor II - Scottsbluff Hello, The following position is being posted and available for application: Orientation Counselor II - Scottsbluff - NCBVI JR2024-00005948 (Internal Candidates click HERE<https://www.myworkday.com/son/d/inst/9925$8900/rel-task/2998$16774.htmld>) Closes - Continuous ***Position is available to permanent employees with the hiring agency only*** For more information, please log in to Workday<https://www.myworkday.com/wday/authgwy/son/login.htmld>, and select the "Jobs Hub - Internal Apply" from the Menu in the top left. New Jobs may appear on the main board but can also be found by searching the title in "Browse Jobs" or the requisition number. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess, including your current position. AS Personnel will reject your application if it is does not reflect the required minimum qualifications 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. To save your application information for next time, visit your profile page and select the Career tab from the list in the blue panel. You will have the opportunity to update Education and Work history at any time and this info will pull into any future Internal applications you submit. For further instruction, check out the Jobs Hub Guide<https://das.nebraska.gov/personnel/user_guides/ewoc/Jobs%20Hub%20(Includes%…>. Dena Reyna HR Specialist | Human Resources Nebraska Department of Administrative Services 1526 K Street, Suite 150 I Lincoln, NE 68508 PHONE 402-937-2823 | FAX 402-742-8361 Dena.Reyna at nebraska.gov<mailto:Dena.Reyna at nebraska.gov> Human Resources Shared Services Website<https://das.nebraska.gov/hr/index.html> das.nebraska.gov<http://das.nebraska.gov/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/NEAdminServ/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/NEDept_AdmSrvs> Treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically, and creating a culture where the customer is always the priority. [cid:image001.png at 01DA9A2A.D63EBA30]

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Structure Discovery Training Save the Date
by jimorris0116＠gmail.com 16 Apr '24

16 Apr '24

Save the Date! Structure Discovery Professionals Educational Trainings As part of the NOMCT Committee's commitment to continuous learning and professional development, the education subcommittee is proud to present our first training session. Topic: Structured Discovery Terminology Summary: Join us for our first Structure Discovery Professionals Educational Training sessions where we will delve into essential terminology and concepts crucial for Structured Discovery. This will be a two-week training session that will be for 1 hour each covering different materials that will progressively complement each other. The seminar will explore topics including the difference between the visual and cognitive paradigms, discovery learning versus guided learning, self-efficacy what it is and how to build it, Socratic questioning, intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, locus of control, transferability, reasons for a long white cane, and the importance of shades. Part 1: Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 Time: 8:00 PM EST Part 2: Tuesday, May 28th, 2024 Time: 8:00 PM EST This seminar will offer CEU's required for recertification. Stay tuned for Zoom details and further information! About the Subcommittee: The education subcommittee's goal is to provide valuable educational opportunities for NOMC's throughout the year. We aim to host three training sessions annually, scheduled for October, February, and May, covering a range of relevant topics to enhance your expertise in the field. A survey will go out before the National Convention to get input on desired future training as well as the interest of potential presenters for these training courses. Warm Regards, Jimmy Morris MA, NOMCT

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FW: Vacancy Notice - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Omaha)
by jeff.altman＠nebraska.gov 16 Apr '24

16 Apr '24

From: Reyna, Dena <Dena.Reyna at nebraska.gov> Sent: Monday, April 15, 2024 11:49 AM Subject: RE: Vacancy Notice - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Omaha) Hello, The following position is being posted and available for application: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - NCBVI JR2023-00000929 (Internal Candidates click HERE<https://www.myworkday.com/son/d/inst/9925$8317/rel-task/2998$16774.htmld>) Closes - 04/30/2024 at 11:59 PM For more information, please log in to Workday<https://www.myworkday.com/wday/authgwy/son/login.htmld>, and select the "Jobs Hub - Internal Apply" from the Menu in the top left. New Jobs may appear on the main board but can also be found by searching the title in "Browse Jobs" or the requisition number. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess, including your current position. AS Personnel will reject your application if it is does not reflect the required minimum qualifications 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. To save your application information for next time, visit your profile page and select the Career tab from the list in the blue panel. You will have the opportunity to update Education and Work history at any time and this info will pull into any future Internal applications you submit. For further instruction, check out the Jobs Hub Guide<https://das.nebraska.gov/personnel/user_guides/ewoc/Jobs%20Hub%20(Includes%…>. Know someone who doesn't work for the state that would be a great fit? Have them apply HERE<https://son.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NebraskaStateCareers/details/Vocati…> Dena Reyna HR Specialist | Human Resources Nebraska Department of Administrative Services 1526 K Street, Suite 150 I Lincoln, NE 68508 PHONE 402-937-2823 | FAX 402-742-8361 Dena.Reyna at nebraska.gov<mailto:Dena.Reyna at nebraska.gov> Human Resources Shared Services Website<https://das.nebraska.gov/hr/index.html> das.nebraska.gov<http://das.nebraska.gov/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/NEAdminServ/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/NEDept_AdmSrvs> Treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically, and creating a culture where the customer is always the priority. [cid:image001.png at 01DA8F2A.F38CCBA0]

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FW: ADS Job Opportunities
by ebell＠pdrib.com 01 Apr '24

01 Apr '24

See job announcement below. 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: Jenkins, Carol <Carol.Jenkins at ct.gov> Sent: Monday, April 01, 2024 11:22 AM To: Sylvestre, Alan <Alan.Sylvestre at ct.gov>; BLIND INC <info at blindinc.org>; CCB <ccb at cocenter.org>; Edward Bell <ebell at pdrib.com>; Eilene Ackers <e.g.akers at sbcglobal.net>; Elizabeth Rival <erival at comcast.net>; LA Tech <ebell at latech.edu>; LCB <info at louisianacenter.org>; maryanne.melley at gmail.com; NFB CT <info at nfbct.org>; philmag at optonline.net Subject: FW: ADS Job Opportunities Hello, Please forward to those who may be interested. Thanks CAROL JENKINS BESB Director <https://portal.ct.gov/ads> Connecticut Aging and Disability Services Phone: 860-949-0376 <mailto:Carol.Jenkins at ct.gov> Carol.Jenkins at ct.gov From: Solivan, Merelin <Merelin.Solivan at ct.gov <mailto:Merelin.Solivan at ct.gov> > Sent: Monday, April 1, 2024 12:20 PM To: ADS-DL ALL USERS <ADS-DLALL at ct.gov <mailto:ADS-DLALL at ct.gov> >; ADS-DL BRS-DDS <ADS-DL.BRS.DDS at ct.gov <mailto:ADS-DL.BRS.DDS at ct.gov> > Subject: ADS Job Opportunities ADS Job Opportunities: Education Consultant 1 (B.E.S.B.) (10 Months) Hybrid <https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=240312&R2=3185EA&R3 =001> Recruitment #240312-3185EA-001 Location Cheshire, CT Middletown, CT Date Opened 3/22/2024 12:00:00 AM Salary $72,522* - $96,229/year (*New State Employees start at the minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 4/2/2024 11:59:00 PM Special Assistant To The Blind (37.5 Hour) Office/On-site <https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=240321&R2=7780TC&R3 =001> Recruitment #240321-7780TC-001 Location Windsor, CT Date Opened 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM Salary $41,359 - $52,060/year (*New State employees start at minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 4/8/2024 11:59:00 PM Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Candidate (35 Hour) Hybrid <https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=240314&R2=9152EB&R3 =001> Recruitment #240314-9152EB-001 Location Bridgeport, CT Manchester, CT Middletown, CT Montville, CT New Britain, CT New Haven, CT Torrington, CT Waterbury, CT Windsor, CT Date Opened 3/22/2024 12:00:00 AM Salary $48,649*- $63,017/year (*New State Employees Start at Minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 4/3/2024 11:59:00 PM MERELIN SOLIVAN Human Resources <https://portal.ct.gov/AgingandDisability> Connecticut <https://portal.ct.gov/AgingandDisability> <https://portal.ct.gov/AgingandDisability> Aging <https://portal.ct.gov/AgingandDisability> <https://portal.ct.gov/AgingandDisability> and <https://portal.ct.gov/AgingandDisability> <https://portal.ct.gov/AgingandDisability> Disability <https://portal.ct.gov/AgingandDisability> <https://portal.ct.gov/AgingandDisability> Services Phone: (860) 424-5544 <mailto:Merelin.Solivan at ct.gov> Merelin.Solivan at ct.go <mailto:Merelin.Solivan at ct.gov> v

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FW: Vacancy Notice - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II
by jeff.altman＠nebraska.gov 01 Apr '24

01 Apr '24

From: Reyna, Dena <Dena.Reyna at nebraska.gov> Sent: Monday, April 1, 2024 12:56 PM Subject: Vacancy Notice - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II Hello, The following position is being posted and available for application: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II - NCBVI JR2024-00005009 (Internal Candidates click HERE<https://www.myworkday.com/son/d/inst/9925$7674/rel-task/2998$16774.htmld>) Closes - Continuous For more information, please log in to Workday<https://www.myworkday.com/wday/authgwy/son/login.htmld>, and select the "Jobs Hub - Internal Apply" from the Menu in the top left. New Jobs may appear on the main board but can also be found by searching the title in "Browse Jobs" or the requisition number. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess, including your current position. AS Personnel will reject your application if it is does not reflect the required minimum qualifications 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. To save your application information for next time, visit your profile page and select the Career tab from the list in the blue panel. You will have the opportunity to update Education and Work history at any time and this info will pull into any future Internal applications you submit. For further instruction, check out the Jobs Hub Guide<https://das.nebraska.gov/personnel/user_guides/ewoc/Jobs%20Hub%20(Includes%…>. Know someone who doesn't work for the state that would be a great fit? Have them apply HERE<https://son.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NebraskaStateCareers/details/Vocati…> Dena Reyna HR Specialist | Human Resources Nebraska Department of Administrative Services 1526 K Street, Suite 150 I Lincoln, NE 68508 PHONE 402-937-2823 | FAX 402-742-8361 Dena.Reyna at nebraska.gov<mailto:Dena.Reyna at nebraska.gov> Human Resources Shared Services Website<https://das.nebraska.gov/hr/index.html> das.nebraska.gov<http://das.nebraska.gov/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/NEAdminServ/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/NEDept_AdmSrvs> Treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically, and creating a culture where the customer is always the priority. [cid:image001.png at 01DA8433.E577C080]

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23rd Annual Rehabilitation and Orientation & Mobility Conference Registration is now Open!
by admin＠nbpcb.org 01 Apr '24

01 Apr '24

Registration is now open! National Blindness Professionals Certification Board Presents: Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation and Education for the Blind 23rd Annual Rehabilitation and Orientation & Mobility Conference Rosen Centre 9840 International Dr. Orlando, FL 32819 800-204-7234 Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024 8:30 am - 7:30 pm EDT 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. Participate in the only National Conference focused on Structured Discovery teaching and education for the blind. Presentations and breakouts including: * How to incorporate culture within a training center. * Learn about the various professional certifications, partnerships, and opportunities offered by the NBPCB. * Explore the fundamentals of technology and how they might be implemented in Structured Discovery teaching. * Share ideas and network in multiple rehabilitation disciplines, including Braille, home management, cane travel, and assistive technology. * More topics and agenda items to come! Schedule 7:30 - 8:30 am-Registration 8:30 am-Conference Begins 12:00 pm- Break for lunch 2:00 - 5:00 pm- Interactive Breakout Sessions 5:15 - 7:30 pm-NBPCB Awards Reception/ Network Mix and Mingle Registration Cost: Before June 15th - $100 Cost After June 15th- $115 Online registration closes on June 25th. Registration can be made in-person. Registration covers all portions of the conference including general session, breakout sessions, and entry into the NBPCB reception. Lunch is not included. Register here: <https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=564> https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=564 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 NBPCB Office PO Box 2373 Ruston LA 71273 318 299-7340 <mailto:admin at nbpcb.org> admin at nbpcb.org <http://www.nbpcb.org> www.nbpcb.org <https://www.nbpcb.org/pages/lookup.php> Click here to verify the status of NBPCB certified professionals

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