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Now Hiring: Receptionist – Tucson Campus (Please Share!)
by Joanne Williams 23 Oct '26

23 Oct '26

Please forward to anyone you think may be a great fit for this position! Saavi Services for the Blind is seeking an organized, welcoming, and service-oriented Receptionist to join our Tucson Campus. This role serves as the first point of contact for students, visitors, community partners, and staff while supporting the daily operations of the center and contributing to an inclusive, mission-driven environment. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys helping others, excels at multitasking, and is committed to providing outstanding customer service while supporting the success of blind individuals. Position Overview The Receptionist provides front office and administrative support for the Tucson Campus, ensuring visitors and callers receive a positive experience while helping maintain efficient day-to-day operations. This role supports communication, office coordination, and student success while reinforcing Saavi's positive philosophy of blindness and Structured Discovery training model. Key Responsibilities * Open and close the front lobby area * Greet students, guests, visitors, and staff and provide assistance as needed * Answer, screen, and direct telephone calls and manage messages * Receive and process incoming mail and packages * Prepare and distribute daily center-wide communications regarding absences, announcements, and updates * Prepare routine correspondence, reports, and administrative documents * Support staff and students through effective office coordination and communication * Work collaboratively with team members to support agency and student success * Reinforce nonvisual skills and a positive philosophy of blindness throughout daily activities * Serve as a role model in the use of nonvisual techniques and problem-solving skills * Positively represent Saavi Services for the Blind during professional development activities and special events Qualifications * High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred * Minimum two years of receptionist, administrative, or related experience * Experience working in a rehabilitation setting or with blindness preferred * Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel * Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills * Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities * Demonstrated reliability and strong attendance record * Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team * Commitment to inclusion and a positive philosophy of blindness Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: $18.00–$21.00 per hour (DOE) Saavi offers health, vision, and dental insurance; 401(k) with employer match; generous vacation and flexible holidays; and robust professional development opportunities. If you are excited about creating a welcoming environment and supporting opportunities for blind individuals, we'd love to hear from you. Apply by sending your résumé and cover letter to: Joanne Williams - jwilliams(a)saavi.us All the best, Joanne Williams, M.A., NOMC, NCRTB Chief People Officer SAAVI Services for the Blind 3350 E. Grant Road Tucson, AZ 85716 Office: 520-795-1331 ext. 333 Email: jwilliams(a)saavi.us<mailto:jgabias@saavi.us> Expect more, Achieve more, Become more! www.saavi.us<http://www.saavi.us/>

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2026 ethics Training Opportunity
by jimorris0116＠gmail.com 04 Oct '26

04 Oct '26

*****final opportunity to register by October 11th., No need to register again , if already completed.*** Structured Discovery Professionals Ethics Training As part of our ongoing commitment to professional development, the TCSD Education Subcommittee is pleased to offer its annual training session on Structured Discovery Ethics. This training will explore the NBPCB Code of Conduct through real-world ethical scenarios and practical discussions, helping participants better understand and apply ethical principles in their professional practice. Topic: NBPCB Code of conduct Date: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Eastern Presenters: Joanne Williams, Please click on the link below to register for the event by October 11th, 2026 https://nbpcb.org/guestreg You are required to register to attend this meeting and receive CEU's. The Zoom link will be distributed from the registration link. About the Session: This annual ethics training will be interactive training session explores the NBPCB Code of Conduct through real-world ethical scenarios and guided group discussion. Participants examine common situations involving client dignity and respect, professional competency, and ethical complaint handling, while identifying applicable code standards, potential risks, and best-practice responses. The session promotes critical thinking, professional accountability, and a shared commitment to ethical service delivery, helping practitioners strengthen decision-making skills and maintain the highest standards of care. Registration Deadline: October 11th,2026 We hope you can join us for this important and informative training! Warm Regards, Jimmy Morris MA, NOMCT

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FW: Orientation Center Home Management Instructor Position Posting
by admin＠nbpcb.org 22 Sep '26

22 Sep '26

We have been asked to distribute the following job announcement. From: Sibson, Jamie, CFB <jamie.sibson(a)cfb.nm.gov> Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 4:04 PM To: sdteaching-owner(a)lists.nbpcb.org Subject: Orientation Center Home Management Instructor Position Posting Hello: I would like to ask if the following position posting could be shared. Thank you. This is an OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION of invitation to applicants for a Blindness Skills Instructor (CFB #64122) in our Alamogordo Office THIS POSTING IS A STANDARD POSTING. 14-day advertisement ALL applications MUST be filed online at: https://careers.share.nm.gov for both New Mexico State Government employees and external applicants. 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 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 home management, 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 home and personal management, areas of daily living, 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 Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Working Conditions Work requires daily organization and management of the home and personal management classroom which includes a kitchen and related materials; working with systems and tools for planning and organization, budgeting and communication skills. 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 Ethics Training
by jimorris0116＠gmail.com 15 Sep '26

15 Sep '26

Structured Discovery Professionals Ethics Training As part of our ongoing commitment to professional development, the TCSD Education Subcommittee is pleased to offer its annual training session on Structured Discovery Ethics. This training will explore the NBPCB Code of Conduct through real-world ethical scenarios and practical discussions, helping participants better understand and apply ethical principles in their professional practice. Topic: NBPCB Code of conduct Date: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Eastern Presenters: Joanne Williams, Please click on the link below to register for the event by October 11th, 2026 https://nbpcb.org/guestreg You are required to register to attend this meeting and receive CEU's. The Zoom link will be distributed from the registration link. About the Session: This annual ethics training will be interactive training session explores the NBPCB Code of Conduct through real-world ethical scenarios and guided group discussion. Participants examine common situations involving client dignity and respect, professional competency, and ethical complaint handling, while identifying applicable code standards, potential risks, and best-practice responses. The session promotes critical thinking, professional accountability, and a shared commitment to ethical service delivery, helping practitioners strengthen decision-making skills and maintain the highest standards of care. Registration Deadline: October 11th,2026 We hope you can join us for this important and informative training! Warm Regards, Jimmy Morris MA, NOMCT

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Structured discovery ethics Training
by jimorris0116＠gmail.com 30 Aug '26

30 Aug '26

Structured Discovery Professionals Ethics Training As part of our ongoing commitment to professional development, the TCSD Education Subcommittee is pleased to offer its annual training session on Structured Discovery Ethics. This training will explore the NBPCB Code of Conduct through real-world ethical scenarios and practical discussions, helping participants better understand and apply ethical principles in their professional practice. Topic: NBPCB Code of conduct Date: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Eastern Presenters: Joanne Williams, Please click on the link below to register for the event by October 11th, 2026 https://nbpcb.org/guestreg You are required to register to attend this meeting and receive CEU's. The Zoom link will be distributed from the registration link. About the Session: This annual ethics training will be interactive training session explores the NBPCB Code of Conduct through real-world ethical scenarios and guided group discussion. Participants examine common situations involving client dignity and respect, professional competency, and ethical complaint handling, while identifying applicable code standards, potential risks, and best-practice responses. The session promotes critical thinking, professional accountability, and a shared commitment to ethical service delivery, helping practitioners strengthen decision-making skills and maintain the highest standards of care. Registration Deadline: October 11th,2026 We hope you can join us for this important and informative training! Warm Regards, Jimmy Morris MA, NOMCT

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Virginia Job Opportunities
by jimorris0116＠gmail.com 19 Aug '26

19 Aug '26

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

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GETTING IN TOUCH WITH LITERACY
by Peret, Maurice S 11 Aug '26

11 Aug '26

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! <https://www.gitwl.org/home>[cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620]<https://www.gitwl.org/home>Getting In Touch with Literacy [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] 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 [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] & [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] 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. [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] 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 [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] Allied Instructional Services<http://www.alliedinstructional.com/> [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] CEC - DVIDB<https://dvidb.exceptionalchildren.org/> [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] CATT - Center for Assistive Technology and Training<http://www.aidb.org/catt> [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] AERVBI<http://www.aerbvi.org/> Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired<http://www.aerbvi.org/> [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] Childrens Vision Rehabilitation Program (CVRP)<https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/eye/outreach/childrens-vision-rehabilitation-p…> [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] Braille Institute<https://www.brailleinstitute.org/> [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] EnhanceAbility<https://enhanceability.org/> SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] Ability2Access<http://www.ability2access.com/> [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] American Printing House for the Blind<http://www.aph.org/> STANDARD LEVEL SPONSORS [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] Humanware<http://www.humanware.com/> [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] Blazie Technologies<http://blazietech.com/> [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] Accessibyte<https://www.accessibyte.com/> [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] BRL2 Publishing<https://www.brl2.com/> [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] LVI<https://lviamerica.com/en-US> Low Vision International<https://lviamerica.com/en-US> [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] Invision<http://www.invisionservicesinc.com/> [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] Exceptional Teaching Inc.<https://exceptionalteaching.com/> [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] Dot Inc.<https://www.dotincorp.com/en/product/dotpadx> [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] Selvas BLV<http://www.selvasblv.com/> Previously HIMS [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] Touch Graphics<http://touchgraphics.com/> [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] TouchPad Foundation<http://touchpadprofoundation.org/> [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] Tactile Engineering<http://www.gotouchable.com/> [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] 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/> [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] [cid:image001.png@01DD2992.D6E4B620] 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. [Facebook]<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fprofile.php%3…> 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.

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New Visions Program- Instructor Positions
by Peret, Maurice S 10 Aug '26

10 Aug '26

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> ************************ 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. ************************ 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.

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O&M Job Opportunity in Virginia
by jimorris0116＠gmail.com 08 Aug '26

08 Aug '26

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

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Smart phone curricula
by Jane Lansaw 03 Aug '26

03 Aug '26

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 Sent from my iPhone

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