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FW: UPDATED CLOSE DATE: Vacancy Notice - HR Specialist / Generalist
by jeff.altman＠nebraska.gov 13 Aug '24

13 Aug '24

From: Reyna, Dena <Dena.Reyna at nebraska.gov> Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 11:35 AM Subject: UPDATED CLOSE DATE: Vacancy Notice - HR Specialist / Generalist Hello, The following position is being posted and available for application: HR Specialist / Generalist - NCBVI JR2024-00009027 (Internal Candidates click HERE<https://www.myworkday.com/son/d/inst/9925$14644/rel-task/2998$16774.htmld>) Closes- 09/09/2024 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 Workday User Guides. - Workday Recruiting, Learning and Talent - Jobs Hub 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/HR-Spe…> Thank you, 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 01DAED74.D78AFB90]

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Dare to Be Remarkable: Call for Proposals
by ebell＠pdrib.com 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '24

National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute DARE TO BE REMARKABLE: Evolving Principles, Practices, and Philosophy Call for Presentations A three-day national training conference for education and rehabilitation professionals who work with blind students and adults. When: Monday, November 11 - Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Time: 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time Where: National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Call for Presentations We would like to invite you to submit a proposal to present during one of our concurrent 50-minute breakout sessions which will be scheduled on the afternoon of December 9, 10, and 11. Abstracts should be submitted on one of the following conference themes or another closely related track: * Structured Discovery methods and principles across the lifespan. * Successful integration of alternative blindness skills in the classroom * Braille Instruction for students who are blind or low vision * Educational technologies, policies, and practices for teachers of blind students. * Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) strategies and programs. * Strategies for successful transition from education to rehabilitation. * Teaching Structured Discovery methods and techniques in core subject areas (Cane Travel, Braille, etc.). * Rehabilitation methods, principles, and policies that effect instructors and administrators. * Successful strategies for competitive integrated employment * agency-wide philosophy and culture on blindness. Proposals should include: * Title of Presentation * Name and contact information for lead presenter * Name and contact information of additional presenters (If any). * Indicate whether you are willing to repeat the presentation. * AV requirements (note: you may be required to provide your own equipment) * Abstract that includes a description of the workshop and learning objectives. Proposals should not exceed 200 words in length. * Questions about presentations can be directed to Edward Bell, ebell at latech.edu <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> , or 318-257-4554. * Deadline for proposals is September 20, 2024. * Selected presenters will be notified by October 2, 2024. * Selected presenters will be provided a discounted registration rate. * All completed proposals should be email to ebell at latech.edu <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> . Up to date information on the conference, including registration and hotel information can be located at this link: Dare to Be Remarkable Conference Page <https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/dare-be-remarkable> Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC, Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness College of Education and Human Sciences 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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NBPCB Training: Change of Date
by ebell＠pdrib.com 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '24

Dear SD Center Director and Certified Professionals Note: This regards a change of date to the training we will be hosting. The purpose of the training is to cover some broad topics relevant to all individuals in work at certified SD centers, and to establish a forum for instructional staff to discuss curricular ideas and instructional topics. Date: Monday, August 26, 2024 Time: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Central Standard Time Location: Zoom information to be provided later Note: If you have already registered for the Aug 23 date, you do not need to register again; however, if you have not done so yet, you should know that your participation is dependent on your registration. I am asking you to use the following link to register yourself for this event. During the training we will plan to have individuals separate into breakout groups according to their instructional area or according to their certification. For this reason, it is important that each person register themselves and register with the email address they have associated with zoom and/or will plan to use for the zoom meeting. During the registration, you are asked to select your instructional area, from administrators, to instructional areas such as cane travel, braille/communications, access technology, home management/independent living, or other instructional area. Please note: We are setting Thursday, August 22 as the deadline for all individuals to register for this training. This deadline will allow us time to ensure that only certified individuals are allowed to participate, that individuals are properly assigned to the appropriate breakout rooms, and that information is conveyed to you in a timely manner. If you are not sure which area you should sign up under or if you have questions about whether a person should be included in this training event, please reach out to Edward Bell at ebell at pdrib.com <mailto:ebell at pdrib.com> The link to register is here: NBPCB Training Registration Link <https://nbpcb.org/guestreg> Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC, Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness College of Education and Human Sciences 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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Upcoming NBPCB Training Event
by ebell＠pdrib.com 06 Aug '24

06 Aug '24

Dear SD Center Director and Certified Professionals The National Blindness Professional Certification Board will be holding a zoom meeting that will include only the directors and staff from our certified centers along with individuals who are currently certified by the NBPCB. The purpose of the training is to cover some broad topics relevant to all individuals in work at certified SD centers, and to establish a forum for instructional staff to discuss curricular ideas and instructional topics. Date: Friday, August 23, 2024 Time: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Central Standard Time Location: Zoom information to be provided later I am asking you to use the following link to register yourself for this event. During the training we will plan to have individuals separate into breakout groups according to their instructional area or according to their certification. For this reason, it is important that each person register themselves and register with the email address they have associated with zoom and/or will plan to use for the zoom meeting. During the registration, you are asked to select your instructional area, from administrators, to instructional areas such as cane travel, braille/communications, access technology, home management/independent living, or other instructional area. Please note: We are setting Monday, August 19 as the deadline for all individuals to register for this training. This deadline will allow us time to ensure that only certified individuals are allowed to participate, that individuals are properly assigned to the appropriate breakout rooms, and that information is conveyed to you in a timely manner. If you are not sure which area you should sign up under or if you have questions about whether a person should be included in this training event, please reach out to Edward Bell at ebell at pdrib.com <mailto:ebell at pdrib.com> The link to register is here: NBPCB Training Registration Link <https://nbpcb.org/guestreg> Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC, Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness College of Education and Human Sciences 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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Job posting in Phoenix, Arizona
by macaulaybeasley1＠gmail.com 06 Aug '24

06 Aug '24

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Fwd: Open O&M Position
by widearc2000＠gmail.com 31 Jul '24

31 Jul '24

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Fwd: OMSA presents a CEU opportunity in September
by kris10_sims＠yahoo.com 29 Jul '24

29 Jul '24

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FW: Thanks!
by debandjeff＠allophone.com 25 Jul '24

25 Jul '24

From: Carley Mullin <carleymullin at gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2024 8:15 AM To: Carol Castellano <carol.joyce.castellano at gmail.com>; Deb and Jeff Altman <debandjeff at allophone.com>; Michell Gip <michellgip at gmail.com> Subject: Re: Thanks! Hi Carol, We are thrilled that the families got a lot out of the experience. As always, it was a pleasure working with you and the Parents Division as a whole. We are so greatful for the supplies and advertising that you all provide for the event. Looking forward to next year! Carley Mullin, NOMC, NCRTB _____ From: Carol Castellano <carol.joyce.castellano at gmail.com <mailto:carol.joyce.castellano at gmail.com> > Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 1:08:21 PM To: Deb and Jeff Altman <debandjeff at allophone.com <mailto:debandjeff at allophone.com> >; Carley Mullin <carleymullin at gmail.com <mailto:carleymullin at gmail.com> >; Michell Gip <michellgip at gmail.com <mailto:michellgip at gmail.com> > Subject: Thanks! Hi Jeff, Carley, and Michell, Thank you so much for presenting the Cane Walks for us at convention this year. We once again received reports that they were eye-opening, life-changing experiences for our families. Please pass our thanks along to all of the instructors who answered the call! Warm wishes, Carol Carol Castellano Founder, Parents of Blind Children-NJ Secretary, National Organization of Parents of Blind Children 973-377-0976 carol_castellano at verizon.net <mailto:carol_castellano at verizon.net> www.blindchildren.org <http://www.blindchildren.org/> www.nopbc.org <http://www.nopbc.org/>

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FW: Vacancy Notice - VR Program Specialist
by jeff.altman＠nebraska.gov 25 Jul '24

25 Jul '24

From: Reyna, Dena <Dena.Reyna at nebraska.gov> Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:57 PM Subject: Vacancy Notice - VR Program Specialist Hello, The following position is being posted and available for application: VR Program Specialist - NCBVI JR2024-00008549 (Internal Candidates click HERE<https://www.myworkday.com/son/d/inst/9925$13890/rel-task/2998$16774.htmld>) Closes- 08/07/2024 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 Workday User Guides. - Workday Recruiting, Learning and Talent - Jobs Hub 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/VR-Pro…> Thank you, 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 01DADE92.2D66BC30]

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FW: Vacancy Notice - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II - North Platte
by jeff.altman＠nebraska.gov 25 Jul '24

25 Jul '24

From: Reyna, Dena <Dena.Reyna at nebraska.gov> Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:45 PM Subject: Vacancy Notice - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II - North Platte Hello, The following position is being posted and available for application: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II - North Platte - NCBVI JR2024-00008568 (Internal Candidates click HERE<https://www.myworkday.com/son/d/inst/9925$13888/rel-task/2998$16774.htmld>) Closes: 8/4/2024 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 Workday User Guides. - Workday Recruiting, Learning and Talent - Jobs Hub 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…> Thank you, 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 01DADE90.6B150ED0]

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