February 2026 - NOMC - lists.nbpcb.org

Structured Discovery Re-Certification ProcessTraining
by jimorris0116＠gmail.com 22 Feb '26

22 Feb '26

***Deadline to register March 3rd, 2026***** Structured Discovery Professionals Training As part of our ongoing commitment to professional development, the Trainers Committee for Structured Discovery (TCSD) Education Subcommittee is pleased to offer an engaging training session focused on the NBPCB Structured Discovery Re-Certification process. This session will clearly explain the requirements, answer your questions, and provide practical strategies for managing and tracking your re-certification progress. Title: Structured Discovery Re-Certification Process Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026 Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Eastern Presenter: Maria Morais Please click the link below to register for the event by March 3, 2026: https://nbpcb.org/guestreg Registration is required to attend this meeting and to receive CEUs. The Zoom link will be distributed after registration is completed. About the Session: This training was developed in response to the many questions we receive-from newly certified professionals to seasoned veterans in the field. With changes to the re-certification process implemented in 2023, our goal is to ensure you have clear, accurate, and up-to-date information. The session will break down the re-certification categories and review all required forms needed to successfully apply. Registration Deadline: March 3, 2026 We hope you can join us for this important, informative, and confidence-building training! Warm Regards, Jimmy Morris MA, NOMCT

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Invitation to Join CTC Subcommittees
by jimorris0116＠gmail.com 07 Feb '26

07 Feb '26

Trainers Committee for Structured Discovery (TCSD) Invitation to Join CTC Subcommittees: Advancing Empowerment for Our Clients and Students The Trainers Committee for Structured Discovery (TCSD), with the official endorsement of the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB), is excited to announce expanded opportunities for engagement and service within the Structured Discovery profession and community. We warmly invite qualified professionals who hold certifications such as the National Orientation & Mobility Certification (NOMC), National Certification in Rehabilitation Teaching for the Blind (NCRTB), or National Certification in Access Technology for the Blind (NCATB) to serve on one of our specialized TCSD subcommittees. Current subcommittees include the Mentoring subcommittee, Recruitment subcommittee, Education subcommittee, as well as any additional subcommittees that may be established in the future. These subcommittees are instrumental in shaping the future of our profession by driving initiatives that empower individuals who are blind to achieve their fullest potential and realize their aspirations. Serving on these subcommittees provides a valuable platform to influence best practices, foster professional excellence, and contribute to the continued advancement of rehabilitation services. To be considered for involvement, interested candidates must complete an application. All submissions will undergo a comprehensive review by the selection committee, with final approval made by the leadership of NBPCB and the TCSD. To be eligible for the 2026 service year, all applications must be received by March 9th, 2026. Selected members will receive a thorough orientation outlining their roles and responsibilities. As these are active working subcommittees, members are expected to fully engage and make meaningful contributions toward advancing our shared mission. Additionally, all committee members must review and agree to the committee's expectations and sign a confidentiality agreement to uphold the integrity of our work. To apply or learn more about this opportunity, please contact Jimmy Morris, Chair of the TCSD, by email at jimorris0116(a)gmail.com <mailto:jimorris0116@gmail.com> to express your interest. Upon receiving your inquiry, Jimmy will provide you with the application form along with any additional information or guidance you may need regarding the process and expectations for subcommittee participation. Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out via email. We look forward to your involvement as we work together to advance the field and better serve our community. Jimmy Morris Trainer's Committee for Structured Discovery Chair jimorris0116(a)gmail.com <mailto:jimorris0116@gmail.com> Review Date:1/31/25 (Colin Wong, President)

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FW: Blindness Skills Instructor Position at the Orientation Center in Alamogordo, NM
by admin＠nbpcb.org 06 Feb '26

06 Feb '26

We've been asked to distribute this job opportunity. This is an OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION of invitation to applicants for a Blindness Skills Instructor (CFB #10113091) in our Alamogordo Orientation Center Location. ALL applications MUST be filed online at: https://hcm.share.nm.gov <https://hcm.share.nm.gov/> Applications for this position not filed through the SPO website WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Salary $21.96 - $32.94 Hourly $45,680 - $68,520 Annually This position is a Pay Band C5 Posting Details THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE. SHARE is currently working on a system update for applicants who use screen readers. A screen reader is a software application that enables people with visual impairments to use a computer. Screen readers work closely with the computers Operating System to provide information about icons, menus, dialogue boxes, files and folders. If you are applying with a screen reader and need assistance, please contact Chelsea Talamante at (505) 476-4460. Why does the job exist? This position will provide blindness skills training, primarily training in braille to blind and visually impaired individuals at the New Mexico Commission for the Blind Orientation Center, in Alamogordo. How does it get done? The incumbent provides instruction in braille to adult and youth students at the Orientation Center, develops, maintains, and revises curriculum; and creates and provides staff training. Who are the customers? Transition age students and adults who are blind or visually impaired and who are seeking to become employed, and Professionals in the field of blindness who are receiving training. Ideal Candidate Individual possesses a Bachelor's Degree with three years of related experience. Related experience would include in-depth experience with basic computer technology, assistive technology for blind and low vision individuals, and skills training, in addition to the ability to teach cane travel, Braille, communication skills, and other skills related to activities of daily living for blind and low vision individuals Minimum Qualification Associate 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. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Employment Requirements Background Investigation Working Conditions Work requires daily organization and management of the Braille classroom which includes a library of Braille books and related materials; regular exposure to personal computers, printers, scanners, refreshable braille displays and embossers; and requires some telephone usage. Duties require lifting walking, standing, sitting, bending, and crawling. Regularly work with individuals with secondary disabilities, some of which result in challenging behaviors. Occasionally exposed to service animals. While this job requires work at a singular location with weekly assignments on activities outside the Orientation Center, occasional overnight travel. Bargaining Unit Position This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to. Jamie Sibson, MRC Orientation Center Director New Mexico Commission for the Blind 408 North White Sands Blvd. Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310 Email: <mailto:Jamie.sibson@cfb.nm.gov> Jamie.sibson(a)cfb.nm.gov Office Phone: 505-383-2291 Cell Phone: 505-670-1727 This email may contain confidential or privileged information meant only for the intended recipient. Any use, distribution, copying, or disclosure by any other person is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete all copies of this email and any accompanying attachments.

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Structured Discovery Re-Certification Training
by jimorris0116＠gmail.com 01 Feb '26

01 Feb '26

Structured Discovery Professionals Training As part of our ongoing commitment to professional development, the Trainers Committee for Structured Discovery (TCSD) Education Subcommittee is pleased to offer an engaging training session focused on the NBPCB Structured Discovery Re-Certification process. This session will clearly explain the requirements, answer your questions, and provide practical strategies for managing and tracking your re-certification progress. Title: Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026 Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Eastern Presenter: Maria Morais Please click the link below to register for the event by March 3, 2026: https://nbpcb.org/guestreg Registration is required to attend this meeting and to receive CEUs. The Zoom link will be distributed after registration is completed. About the Session: This training was developed in response to the many questions we receive-from newly certified professionals to seasoned veterans in the field. With changes to the re-certification process implemented in 2023, our goal is to ensure you have clear, accurate, and up-to-date information. The session will break down the re-certification categories and review all required forms needed to successfully apply. Registration Deadline: March 3, 2026 We hope you can join us for this important, informative, and confidence-building training! Warm Regards, Jimmy Morris MA, NOMCT

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