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Rehabilitation Conference Agenda and Reminder
by admin＠nbpcb.org 21 Jun '23

21 Jun '23

*** Agenda now available, follow link below *** *** Reminder: Deadline for registration is June 25 *** Registration is now open! National Blindness Professionals Certification Board presents: Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation and Education for the Blind 22nd Annual Rehabilitation and Orientation and Mobility Conference The Hilton Americas-Houston 1600 Lamar Street Houston, TX 77010 800-236-2905 Saturday, July 1st, 2023 8:30 am - 7:30 pm CDT 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: * Keynote: Glen Shepard, world renown expert on management and leadership. * <https://www.glennshepard.com/> https://www.glennshepard.com/ * Discover the tenants of Structured Discovery as a professional and within training centers. * Learn new strategies that you can implement in your classroom or teaching environment. * Become informed about the Vocational Rehabilitation system and policies and the intent of informed choice * Share ideas and network in multiple rehabilitation disciplines, including Braille, home management, cane travel, and assistive technology. For a copy of the agenda, click here: <https://www.dropbox.com/s/oj2g4gkulpu27ay/2023%20NBPCB%20Anual%20Rehab%20Co nference%20Agenda.docx?dl=1> 2023 Rehab Agenda Register here: <https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=519> https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=519 Cost before June 15th - $85 Cost after June 15th- $100 Online registration closes on June 25th. Registration can also be made in-person. 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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South Africa: NOMCs wanted for one week
by ksims＠latech.edu 15 Jun '23

15 Jun '23

Hello all, Sending this again as the forwarded message may not have been received by all. Please contact Marc with any questions. ---- South Africa: NOMCs wanted for one week Would you like to be part of a team to train teachers and staff in basic O&M at the Athlone School for the Blind in Cape Town, South Africa in October? The You Cane Give Initiative seeks two NOMC instructors to join our four-member team. The other two team members are a third NOMC instructor and a special educator skilled at providing professional development for teachers. Dates: October 7 through 16. Depart the US on Saturday, Oct. 7. Conduct program activities at the school the week of Oct. 9. Depart Cape Town on Sunday, Oct. 15 and arrive in the US on the 16th. You are welcomed to stay longer to go on a wildlife safari or do other sight-seeing. Expenses: You Cane Give will pay for all meals, hotel, local transportation, and 25 percent of airfare. We can also assist you with some fund-raising support if needed. About You Cane Give (YCG). YCG, <http://www.youcanegive.org> www.youcanegive.org is a Tennessee-based nonprofit that donates refurbished white canes around the world where they are not available or affordable by recipients. Thus far we have delivered 1,968 white canes for the blind to people in 29 countries. We receive both new and used canes from blind individuals all over the United States, we gather groups of people together to refurbish them, and then we either mail the requested canes or send the canes with groups of people traveling overseas. About the Athlone School for the Blind in Cape Town. In March 2023, a team of 5 of us delivered 250 white canes to the Athlone School and conducted a series of trainings for students and teachers. The school has about 305 blind students from kindergarten through high school, each from lower income families. A third of the students are boarding, while the rest are day students. There is only one orientation and mobility instructor on staff. The school is therefore eager for us to return to train their blind and sighted teachers on basic white cane travel instruction techniques so they can continuously promote greater independent travel by the students. The headmaster would also like to have some parents and local non-profit staff members participate in this training as well. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity to join our team, please contact us by Wednesday, June 21, 2023. You can reach me at: Marc Companion Email: <mailto:marcc2vt at gmail.com> marcc2vt at gmail.com Phone: 802-373-0250 Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you! Marc Kristen J. Sims, MEd. NOMC NCUEB Instructor, Orientation and Mobility Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness Louisiana Tech University 210 Woodard Hall 318-257-4554 <mailto:ksims at latech.edu> ksims at latech.edu

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Current list of Instructors for the 2023 Cane Walk
by debandjeff＠allophone.com 15 Jun '23

15 Jun '23

Hello Everyone, First of all, thank you to everyone that has volunteered, your participation is truly appreciated, and will be of great benefit to all of these young people and their families. Here is the current list of instructors for the Cane Walk. This is a really terrific group of volunteers, and if others would like to participate, that would be great. As you can see, not everyone is able to attend both sessions, so if you can fill a potential gap, please let me know. Jeff Altman MA NOMCT CVRCB Cane Walk 2023 Instructors Jimmy Morris Becky Keller, Carley Mullen (both sessions) Ron Brown Merry-Noel Chamberlain (Both Sessions) Michell Gip (both Sessions) Roland Allen Sarah Patnaude (8:45, and possibly 11:00) Scott-Michael Tokunaga, (11:00 only) Ben Vercellone (both sessions) Patrick Thibodeaux (both sessions) Joseph Nguyen (11:00, and possibly 8:45) Justin Salisbury, Kristen Sims (both Sessions) Two O&M Interns (both sessions) Christopher Misterka (one or possibly both sessions) Domonique Lawless (Session 1) Priscilla Yeung (session 1)

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South Africa: NOMCs wanted for one week
by ksims＠latech.edu 14 Jun '23

14 Jun '23

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Tomorrow is the Deadline for Early Registration: 22nd Annual Rehabilitation Conference
by admin＠nbpcb.org 14 Jun '23

14 Jun '23

Registration is now open! National Blindness Professionals Certification Board presents: Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation and Education for the Blind 22nd Annual Rehabilitation and Orientation and Mobility Conference The Hilton Americas-Houston 1600 Lamar Street Houston, TX 77010 800-236-2905 Saturday, July 1st, 2023 8:30 am - 7:30 pm CDT 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: * Keynote: Glen Shepard, world renown expert on management and leadership. * <https://www.glennshepard.com/> https://www.glennshepard.com/ * Discover the tenants of Structured Discovery as a professional and within training centers. * Learn new strategies that you can implement in your classroom or teaching environment. * Become informed about the Vocational Rehabilitation system and policies and the intent of informed choice * Share ideas and network in multiple rehabilitation disciplines, including Braille, home management, cane travel, and assistive technology. For a copy of the draft agenda, click here: <https://www.dropbox.com/s/xd6mxii4v1tajxh/2023%20Anual%20Rehab%20Tentative% 20Conference%20Agenda.docx?dl=1> 2023 Rehab Draft Agenda Register here: <https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=519> https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=519 Cost before June 15th - $85 Cost after June 15th- $100 Online registration closes on June 25th. Registration can also be made in-person. 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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Current list of Instructors participating in the Cane walk
by debandjeff＠allophone.com 14 Jun '23

14 Jun '23

Hello Everyone, Below is the list I have at this point for the Cane Walk. If you are not on the list, and you wish to be a part of it, please let me know as soon as possible. Some of you have told me verbally that you will participate, but I may have forgotten that you did so, so please look at the list, and let me know if I missed you. Also if you plan to participate, please let me know if you will be available for just one, and which of these, or both of the sessions,. The first one runs from 8:45 am to 10:30, and the second one begins at 11:00 am, and runs to 12:30. Your help will truly be appreciated . Jeff Cane Walk 2023 Instructors Jimmy Morris Carley Mullen Ron Brown Merry-Noel Chamberlain Michell Gip Roland Allen Sarah Patnaude, Scott-Michael Tokunaga, (11:00 only) Ben Vercellone (both Patrick Thibodeaux (both) Joseph Nguyen Justin Salisbury,

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Updated List of Instructors for the Cane Walk
by debandjeff＠allophone.com 14 Jun '23

14 Jun '23

Hello Everyone, Below is the updated list of instructors for this year's 2023 Cane Walk. Thank you to everyone that has responded, and if you haven't had a chance to do so, please come and join us. If you are planning to participate, but you don't see your name on the list, please let me know. Also, if information regarding which sessions you are available is not next to your name, please help me filling the blanks. As a reminder, your participation will add CEU's toward your recertification for each session you take part in, and it is a terrific experience even if you don't need the extra credits. Thank you, Jeff Altman MA NOMCT CVRCB Cane Walk 2023 Instructors Jimmy Morris Becky Keller, Carley Mullen (both sessions) Ron Brown Merry-Noel Chamberlain Michell Gip (both Sessions) Roland Allen Sarah Patnaude (8:45, and possibly 11:00) Scott-Michael Tokunaga, (11:00 only) Ben Vercellone (both sessions) Patrick Thibodeaux (both sessions) Joseph Nguyen (11:00, and possibly 8:45) Justin Salisbury, Kristen Sims (both Sessions) Two O&M Interns Christopher Misterka (one or possibly both sessions)

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Cane Walk Schedule and Location
by debandjeff＠allophone.com 02 Jun '23

02 Jun '23

Hello Everyone, For those of you planning to participate as instructors for this year's Cane Walk, here is the information you will need. This has been confirmed. SUNDAY, JULY 2, 2023 8:45 AM- 10:30 AM CANE WALK SESSION I Boardroom 331 Wondering if your child should use a cane? Curious about how a cane works? Learn and experience the Structured Discovery Method of travel at these special workshops (not listed in NFB agenda). Parents, teachers, blind/VI children, and siblings are welcome. Instructor: Jeff Altman, NOMCT, CVRCB 11:00 AM- 12:45 PM CANE WALK SESSION II Boardroom 331 Please, if possible, come a little early for each session, and again I truly appreciate all of your help. Jeff Altman MA NOMCT CVRCB

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FW: WA Orientation and Training Center Instructor (Rehabilitation Teacher 3)
by jeff.altman＠nebraska.gov 01 Jun '23

01 Jun '23

From: Jim Portillo <jpcruzer at outlook.com> Sent: Thursday, June 1, 2023 1:16 PM Subject: WA Orientation and Training Center Instructor (Rehabilitation Teacher 3) Please post or announce to anyone interested. We are looking for someone with high expectations who is interested in helping blind people improve their lives and go back into the working world. It will be open for the next two weeks. Jim https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4059532/orientation-…

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Cane Walk
by jeff.altman＠nebraska.gov 31 May '23

31 May '23

Hello Everyone, This is just a reminder of our upcoming 2023 Cane Walk to be held at National Convention. Please consider participating in this opportunity to share our skills and philosophy with the next generation of blind people. If you can participate in either both, or even just one of the two sessions, please let me know at my home e-mail: debandjeff at allophone.com<mailto:debandjeff at allophone.com> Thank you, Jeff Altman MA NOMCT CVRCB

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