Virginia is a great place to work, and we're excited to announce three O&M
Instructor opportunities across the Commonwealth:
* Richmond, Virginia - VRCBVI Training Center
* Staunton, Virginia
* Fairfax, Virginia
Join an outstanding team dedicated to empowering our clients and helping
individuals achieve greater independence and success.
Please click the links below to learn more about each opportunity. If you
have any questions, please feel free to reach out. Thank you!
Richmond, Virginia - VRCBVI Training Center
Orientation
<https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/orientation-mobility-specialist-rcb00005
-richmond-virginia-united-states> & Mobility Specialist - #RCB00005
Staunton, Virginia
O
<https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/o-m-specialist-bvi00127-staunton-virgini
a-united-states> &M Specialist - #BVI00127
Fairfax, Virginia
O
<https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/o-m-specialist-bvi00367-previous-applica
nts-need-not-reapply-fairfax-virginia-united-states-acf35d64-3e51-469d-b9a0-
d2cdcdcb3eda> &M Specialist - #BVI00367
Warm Regards,
Jimmy Morris MA, NOMCT
Get your "ducks in a row" and join us as we "Waddle into Literacy"!!! ... You will know why we chose the duck theme when you get there!
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GETTING IN TOUCH WITH LITERACY & AT
December 6-9, 2027
Hilton Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Easy to get to! Long Beach Airport (approx 10 miles from hotel), then taxi or Uber to hotel.
or
from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) (21 miles from hotel), you can opt for a train runs directly to Long Beach and stops about 4 blocks from the hotel. The hotel then offers a 1 mile radius shuttle available to pick up from the nearby train stop.
A multiday conference of talks, activities, and workshops related to the teaching of literacy to individuals who are blind or visually impaired, in addition to pre-conference and field trip opportunities.
Hosted By
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Including
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRACK
We will have a whole track dedicated to assistive technology that supports teaching, learning, and literacy for students and adults with visual impairments!
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Day 1
[A Conference Presenter holding up her poster presentation about teaching TVI remotely]
Monday, 12/6/2027
PRE-CONFERENCEAM & PM Pre-Conference Sessions
GENERAL CONFERENCEEvening Welcome Reception & Opening Keynote
Registration Check-in
Day 2
[Several conference attendees sitting at tables wearing their conference name badges]
Tuesday 12/7/20278:30 - 5:30
Exhibits - 9:15am - 4:30pmSIlent Auction 12:15pm - 4:30pm
Opening General Session8:30 am
Concurrent Sessions
Evening Activity Literacy Around the WorldJoin us in our 4 Themed Hospitality Suites each serving food and drinks representing their country!
Day 3
[A young child wearing a t-shirt with the braille alphabet on it. The child is wearing glasses and is looking down at the letters in print and braille on them and feeling them on his stomach/chest area on his shirt at the same time.]
Wednesday 12/8/20278:30 am -5:15 pm
Exhibits - 9:15am - 1:30pmSilent Auction 9:15 - Closes at noon
concurrent sessions
Keynote Session II<https://www.gitwl.org/scheduleagenda/speakers>
Poster Sessions and designated vendor time11:00am - noon
The Holbrook Humphries & Alan Koenig Awards LuncheonNoon - 1:30
Silent Auction winners announced
More Concurrent Sessions
Day 4
[image of ven diagram with 4 circles that overlap and come together with a red dot in the middle. The circles say, "You love it", "The world needs it", "You are good at it", "You are paid for it". Where the circles overlap it says "Passion", "Mission", "Profession", "Vocation", and outside the of the diagram it says "Purpose".]
Thursday 12/9/20278:30 am - Noon
Concurrent Sessions & Closing Session
The goal of this event is to bring those passionate about literacy for the blind and visually impaired together from across the globe.
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Cay Holbrook and Janie Humphries Blome, Getting in Touch with Literacy Conference Founders, colleagues, and best friends. GITWL was founded on the desire for those passionate about Literacy to come together to collaborate, share ideas, learn and have fun.
PRE-CONFERENCE
Morning and Afternoon, Monday December 6, 2027
GENERAL CONFERENCE
Kicks-off Monday Evening, December 6 with our Welcome Reception and ends Thursday, December 9 at Noon (and yes, we will have sessions until noon)
Registration Information TBA
NEED TO CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR REGISTRATION?
Click here to complete registration change/cancellation request form
ALL REQUESTS FOR ANY REFUND MUST BE RECEIVED TBA
A 7% cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!!! Your continued support makes this conference possible and help offset the cost for our teachers and instructors in the field!
GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS
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Allied Instructional Services<http://www.alliedinstructional.com/>
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CEC - DVIDB<https://dvidb.exceptionalchildren.org/>
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CATT - Center for Assistive Technology and Training<http://www.aidb.org/catt>
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AERVBI<http://www.aerbvi.org/>
Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired<http://www.aerbvi.org/>
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Childrens Vision Rehabilitation Program (CVRP)<https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/eye/outreach/childrens-vision-rehabilitation-p…>
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Braille Institute<https://www.brailleinstitute.org/>
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EnhanceAbility<https://enhanceability.org/>
SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS
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Ability2Access<http://www.ability2access.com/>
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American Printing House for the Blind<http://www.aph.org/>
STANDARD LEVEL SPONSORS
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Humanware<http://www.humanware.com/>
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Blazie Technologies<http://blazietech.com/>
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Accessibyte<https://www.accessibyte.com/>
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BRL2 Publishing<https://www.brl2.com/>
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LVI<https://lviamerica.com/en-US>
Low Vision International<https://lviamerica.com/en-US>
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Invision<http://www.invisionservicesinc.com/>
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Exceptional Teaching Inc.<https://exceptionalteaching.com/>
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Dot Inc.<https://www.dotincorp.com/en/product/dotpadx>
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Selvas BLV<http://www.selvasblv.com/>
Previously HIMS
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Touch Graphics<http://touchgraphics.com/>
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TouchPad Foundation<http://touchpadprofoundation.org/>
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Tactile Engineering<http://www.gotouchable.com/>
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Aloha Braille<https://alohabraille.com/>
The Venue - Hilton Long Beach, CA
Hilton Long Beach<https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/lgblhhf-hilton-long-beach/?flexibleDates=f…>
701 West Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, California 90831-3102, USA
Hilton Long Beach is located less than a mile from Long Beach Entertainment District and the Civic Center. The venue is under four blocks from Pine Avenue and dozens of eateries in the downtown area are within three blocks. Hotel offers a shuttle with one mile radius of the hotel which allows you to visit multiple attractions including The Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific, Shoreline Village, multiple musesums, and so much more, all within hotel shuttle range!
THERE IS SO MUCH TO DO IN AND NEAR BEAUTIFUL LONG BEACH INCLUDING THE ABOVE AND TAKING THE CATALINA ISLAND EXPRESS TO CAPTIVA ISLAND - FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LONG BEACH GO TO - VISITLONGBEACH.COM<http://visitlongbeach.com/>
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Hotel Information
Hilton Long Beach
701 West Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, California 90831-3102
GITWL has contracted for a conference rate of $179/night
* Free Wifi
Hotel amenities
Dining
* On-site restaurant
* Room service
Fitness and recreation
* Outdoor pool
* Fitness center
Conveniences
* Digital KeyHilton Honors
* Connecting Rooms
* Streaming entertainment
* Local Shuttle (1 mile radius of hotel)
* FREE usage of Be My Eyes App<https://www.bemyeyes.com/news/be-my-eyes-and-hilton-sign-industry-first-par…> available at Hilton Properties
Deadline to receive conference rate of $179.00/night is October 31, 2027, or earlier should room block become full. We encourage you to stay at the hotel to help us meet our contract requirements.
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If you have any questions - please email us at gitwlconference(a)gmail.com
NOTICE: This information and attachments are intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged and/or confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited and may be punishable under state and federal law. If you have received this communication and/or attachments in error, please notify the sender via email immediately and destroy all electronic and paper copies.
Dear Colleagues,
Please consider the following outstanding opportunities to work at one of our seven Structured Discovery Training(r) adjustment to blindness centers here in Paradise. There is much to recommend taking such a career leap, not the least of which is the weather which is as near perfect as you can get. The Aloha spirit is alive and well here on Oahu.
These two positions are listed as Rehabilitation Teacher for the Blind and are being recruited at both the II and III level.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hawaii/jobs/5438100/rehabilitation-t…https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hawaii/jobs/5438062/rehabilitation-t…
Also, we have a Rehabilitation Teacher for the Blind which serves in our Older Individuals Who Are Blind Program being recruited at both the II and III levels as well. These positions are both located on Oahu.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hawaii/jobs/5308547/rehabilitation-t…https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hawaii/jobs/5308518/rehabilitation-t…
Mahalo,
Maurice Peret, NOMC Trainers Committee for Structured Discovery (TCSD)
Orientation and Mobility Therapist III
New Visions Program
Ho'opono Services for the Blind
1901 Bachelot Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817.
Mobile: 808-954-1921
mperet(a)dhs.hawaii.gov<mailto:mperet@dhs.hawaii.gov>
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In order to succeed, people need a sense of self-efficacy, to struggle
together with resilience to meet the inevitable obstacles and
inequities of life.
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Albert Bandura
NOTICE: This information and attachments are intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged and/or confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited and may be punishable under state and federal law. If you have received this communication and/or attachments in error, please notify the sender via email immediately and destroy all electronic and paper copies.
The Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired
(VRCBVI) is currently seeking a Cane Travel Instructor to join our team.
Below is a link with more information about the position and how to apply.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please feel
free to reach out. We would appreciate you sharing this opportunity with
anyone who may be interested. Thanks!
<https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/orientation-mobility-specialist-rcb00005
-richmond-virginia-united-states> Orientation & Mobility Specialist -
#RCB00005 - Richmond, Virginia, United States
Warm Regards,
Jimmy Morris MA, NOMCT
Hi folks, I’m looking for curriculum to teach smartphone gestures to blind and low vision seniors. I wondered if any of our people had put anything together. Can you guys send me a good direction?
Jane Lansaw NOMC
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