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French Quarter Guide
by sdi71270＠gmail.com 22 Apr '22

22 Apr '22

Hello, For any of you that may be traveling to New Orleans this summer, I have compiled a street guide, list of historic landmarks, restaurants, and jazz clubs in the French Quarter. This Braille collection is now available for $5 bucks and can be ordered at the following link. (All money goes towards children's literacy programs.) https://www.structureddiscovery.org/pay.php Thank you! Maria Morais

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FW: AFB job posting to share with researchers
by ebell＠pdrib.com 21 Apr '22

21 Apr '22

Dear all, AFB is seeking a Research Specialist to work in its Public Policy and Research Institute. This is a full-time position with the opportunity to work either remotely or out of AFB?s Arlington, VA office if desired. The full position description is attached to this email and also available here: https://www.afb.org/about-afb/leadership-and-staff/careers-afb/job-listings… We would appreciate your assistance sharing the job posting with qualified individuals. Apologies for the cross-posting.

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21st Rehab and O&M Conference: Registration and Agenda Links
by ebell＠pdrib.com 20 Apr '22

20 Apr '22

Registration is now open! National Blindness Professionals Certification Board presents: Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation and Education For the Blind 21st ANNUAL REHABILITATION AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY CONFERENCE New Orleans Marriot 555 Canal Street New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130 Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 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. **For the first time ever, an in-person option and virtual streaming option is available. In-person attendees will have access to the entire conference including general session, breakout sessions, and NBPCB Awards Reception. Virtual streaming attendees will have access to the general session. Separate CEU's will be distributed for general session and breakout session attendees. Presentations and breakouts including: * Hear from employed blind adults about the impact that Structured Discovery education had on their independence and employment. * Learn new strategies that you can implement in your classroom or teaching environment. * See how to cater your teaching for students with secondary disabilities. * Learn where to find new material and secrets to running a dynamic philosophy discussion. * Share ideas and network in multiple rehabilitation disciplines, including Braille, home management, cane travel, and assistive technology. * Come learn about the new National Certification in Access Technology for the Blind (NCATB) More agenda items coming soon. Schedule: 7:30 - 8:30 am-Registration 8:30 am-Conference Begins 2:00 - 5:00- Interactive Breakout Sessions 5:00 - 7:00 pm-NBPCB Awards Reception Registration Registration Fee includes the NBPCB Awards Reception: Cost: Before June 21 - $100 for in-person attendees; $50 for virtual attendees. After June 21 - $115 for in-person attendees; 65$ for virtual attendees <https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=493> Register Here! <https://www.dropbox.com/s/dxufig1k0eoi1ed/2022%20Anual%20Rehab%20Conference %20Basic%20Agenda%20Draft.docx?dl=1> Download Draft Agenda Here 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 Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC, Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness 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 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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Recertification Process
by admin＠nbpcb.org 20 Apr '22

20 Apr '22

Dear Certified Professional: In 2021 we made several notable changes to the continuing education and recertification process for Structured Discovery professionals. In particular, Category 1 was reduced to allow only 25 points per recertification period to be counted towards full time teaching of Structured Discovery Category 9 was also changed to require active and ongoing participation in continuing education in the areas of ethics, sexual harassment and related training. Attached to this email are both the continuing education allowable categories as well as the application for recertification process itself. Whether you are set to recertify in 2022 or later, please take this opportunity to review the process and categories so you are prepared for the reporting you must do. As always, please feel free to reach out to this office with any questions you have. 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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2022 Cane Walk
by debandjeff＠allophone.com 10 Apr '22

10 Apr '22

I am sorry that this message is being sent out so late, but it has been a very busy and challenging year for me so far. In any case, I am asking for your help once again in providing the opportunity for our youngest Federationists, and their families to benefit from your knowledge, skills, and positive philosophy regarding blindness. Please be sure to include this year's Cane walk among your plans for our 2022 Convention. We will again be planning for two sessions, and the Parents' Division will again be sponsoring this event, and inviting families to participate. It has been, what seems like a very long time since we all could be together, and in spite of how hard as we have all worked to bring this sort of experience to others, there is simply nothing like being together with our students. I hope all of you will be able to join with me this year in working with this deserving young people and their families. I also look forward to seeing as many of you as possible, as we all come together for the first time in two years. Details regarding the date, time, and place for the 2022 Cane will be coming soon, and please let me know as soon as possible if you will be able to participate. Also, remember, this time will be counted toward your next NOMC recertification, so it is both a great opportunity to share your professional skills and knowledge, and to help you maintain your certification. Thank you, Jeff Altman MA NOMCT CVRC

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by debandjeff＠allophone.com 10 Apr '22

10 Apr '22

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Looking for Patrick Tibideuxe
by widearc2000＠gmail.com 04 Apr '22

04 Apr '22

Hi everyone, I am looking for Patrick but I?m not sure how to spell his last name. Hopefully everybody knows whom I am talking about. Hopefully you will see it and respond. Patrick Thibodeau, I can be reached at widearc2000 at gmail.com Would you please reach out to me so I can visit with you about your center in Lafayette and one of my clients. No names, just some fundamental questions that might help Oklahomans get out the door and into The hands of a Federationist like you. I would prefer a Louisiana Center but that isn?t an option right now. Thanks everybody, Jane Lansaw Tulsa Oklahoma Sent from my iPhone

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FW: Job Posting - Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 1/Braille Instructor
by ebell＠pdrib.com 31 Mar '22

31 Mar '22

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We are looking for someone who will bring an enthusiastic and positive energy to our team, participate fully in center activities, and challenge students to grow and reach their fullest potential. Our programs are based on a positive attitude toward blindness and a belief in the normality and competency of blind people. We know that with proper training and opportunity, blind people can live full, happy, and successful lives. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Provide individualized instruction to adults in all areas of Braille including, but not limited to reading contracted Braille, writing with the slate and stylus, using the Perkins Brailler, using braille displays and notetakers, and using embossers and software. * Teach the Unified English Braille Code, computer Braille, braille music, and the Nemeth code. * Provide instruction to several students in a small group format. * Provide instruction in the correct use of grammar, spelling, and punctuation in the development of better verbal communication skills, as needed; assist students in preparing and studying for the GED, as needed. * Demonstrate and promote a positive attitude toward blindness amongst center students. * Evaluate student progress, set goals, and write progress reports within the case management system. * Participate fully in all center activities. * Demonstrate and promote a positive attitude toward blindness amongst center students. * Thorough knowledge and understanding of the agency's philosophy of blindness and the ability to implement this philosophy in work duties. 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Mentooring Opportunity
by jimmy.morris＠dbvi.virginia.gov 25 Mar '22

25 Mar '22

The Virginia Rehab center is seeking your help in passing along this great opportunity to any blind college students or young professionals to be peer mentors for our 2022 Learning Independence, Feeling Empowered (LIFE) Program. If you know of any individuals with a positive philosophy in blindness and is ready to make a difference , please send them the information below . Your help in passing on this great opportunity is greatly appreciated. *Seeking: Blind Mentors for 2022 LIFE Program* Are you ready to be an agent of change with blind and vision impaired youth of Virginia? The Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VRCBVI) is seeking blind college students or young professionals to be peer mentors for our 2022 Learning Independence, Feeling Empowered (LIFE) Program. LIFE is a five-week residential summer program for high school-aged blind and vision impaired youth who want to learn and build confidence in the skills of blindness. Students of the LIFE program participate in daily classes, which include cane travel, Braille, cooking skills, cleaning, access technology, computer skills, and job readiness. During the last three weeks of the program, the students will have the opportunity to participate in a community based three-week work experience. In addition to classes and the work experience, the students participate in evening and weekend confidence building activities in which the mentors work closely with the students. As mentor, you and your students will challenge yourselves and the misconceptions of blindness by participating in events like rock climbing, white water rafting, improve, swimming, and much more! If you are enthusiastic about giving back to the next generation of blind and vision impaired youth and you want to have fun while working, then being a mentor in the 2022 LIFE Program is the place for you. Mentors must be available June 12 through August 12, 2022. The 2022 LIFE Program will take place on the campus of VRCBVI in Richmond, Virginia. Please note mentors will be hired for the in-person 2022 LIFE program, only. If VRCBVI is required to offer a virtual program, mentors will be notified immediately. Please see below for the Job Description for further details. *Mentoring candidates will:* ? Possess excellent blindness skills, specifically the ability to travel independently using a long white cane or dog guide while communicating with and monitoring a group of high school age students ? Be available from June 12, 2022 to August 12, 2022. (Mentors will have the week of July 3 off) ? Be able to work 40 hours a week, including evenings and weekends ? Be able to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisor ? Possess maturity, patience, and the ability to work as part of a team ? Be able to maintain professional boundaries ? Enjoy teaching and have an enthusiastic sense of adventure ? Reside in the dorm apartments on the VRCBVI campus ? Pass a background check Rate of pay: $15.00 an hour plus room and board at VRCBVI. To learn more or to apply, please contact Greg Chittum by email at greg.chittum at dbvi.virginia.gov or by phone at (804) 371-3204. To apply please email the following to greg.chittum at dbvi.virginia.gov: - 1. A copy of your Commonwealth of Virginia Application for Employment by going to https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/user/new to login or create an account, then proceed to ?Click here <https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/9275> https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/9275 <https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/9275%20%0d> to create and save your application but not apply to a job.? After completing your application, go to print view where you can email the application or send a hard copy 1. Cover Letter 3. Resume 4. Three professional references (provide name and best phone number to contact) 5. 500 word essay explaining why you would be the best candidate for the position and the role mentoring has played in your success *All applications must be completed and received by April 1, 2022.* PEER MENTOR JOB DESCRIPTION *KSAs and/or Competencies required to successfully perform the work:* - Knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in blindness skills used in academic, social and employment settings. - Knowledge of basic acceptable behavior as it relates to youths. - Ability to secure the confidence, respect, and cooperation of youths and exercise tact, initiative, and good judgment in dealing with them. - Ability to perceive, observe, and address problems as they arise. - Ability to participate in and provide guidance to students in planned confidence-building activities. - Ability to show a high level of initiative, effort, attention to detail and commitment by completing assignments efficiently with minimal supervision. - Ability to use web browsers and Microsoft Office Suite including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiently - Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and in written format *Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification required for entry into position: * - Prefer applicant with a college degree; currently enrolled in college and in good standing or equivalent combination of training and experience. *Core Responsibilities:* *85% Mentoring/Instruction:* - Applies knowledge of program rules and practices and blindness skills while providing instruction to students and modeling blindness skills and problem solving skills as related to independent living and academic success. - Fosters independence by providing supportive encouragement (mentoring) and instruction in self-advocacy to youths in a one-on-one or small group situation and gives instruction, advice, and assistance. - Plans and leads evening and weekend confidence-building activities; exercises situational judgment and discretion while providing supervision during group trips and social functions. - Confers with supervisor, case manager, or instructional staff regarding special problems; attends staff meetings. - Plans, implements, and leads group activities such as Conversations about Blindness classes to teach advocacy skills and problem solving. - Collects, records, and reports student data; maintains logbooks via computer and prepares incident reports and/or related institutional forms. - Participates in and provides instruction during selected aspects of the LIFE Programs, including confidence-building activities, ACE Academy, Mock Interviews, Conversations about Blindness, and other aspects of program as assigned. - Provides guidance and direction to blind transition age students. - Provides initial on-the-job guidance for students in their community-based work experience. - Substitute teaches as needed. *10% Evaluation:* - Informally evaluates students on their preparedness for living independently, employment readiness, and academic success through observations during class time and during evening activities. - Communicates findings and recommendations both orally and in written format, as they relate to students? goals. *5% Communication*: - Reports to supervisor and center counselor observations regarding students existing skills, present needs, and any instructional recommendations and strategies. - Provides accurate written documentation such as journal entries, final reports, incident reports, etc. - Participates in all assigned student staffing?s to discuss observations and recommendations for promoting independence, academic skills and employment-readiness activities. *Jimmy Morris, MA, NOMC * Orientation and Mobility Instructor *Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired* 401 Azalea Avenue <https://maps.google.com/?q=401+Azalea+Avenue+Richmond,+VA+23227+(804&entry=…> Richmond, VA 23227 <https://maps.google.com/?q=401+Azalea+Avenue+Richmond,+VA+23227+(804&entry=…> (804) 371-3372 Jimmy.morris at dbvi.virginia.gov Facebook: VDBVI <https://www.facebook.com/VDBVI> Worldwide Web: Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired <http://www.vrcbvi.org/> YouTube: VRCBVI <http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwsqnBw28gUNgMMSkH_eYci37g9XY6Qzd> -- Commonwealth of Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired Established 1922 ?Celebrating our past and empowering our future?www.vdbvi.org? <http://www.vdbvi.org/> **Notice:**?This email is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or duplication of this email is expressly prohibited. If you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately, delete the email from your computer, and do not copy or disclose it to anyone else. Your receipt of this message is not intended to waive any applicable legal privilege and does not constitute an electronic signature or provide consent to contract electronically. Also, given the nature of electronic mail and its potential to carry computer viruses, the Department of the Blind and Vision Impaired and the sender in no way warrant a virus free transmission. You and your organization should use appropriate means to check this email and any attachments for potential viruses and to prevent their execution.

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March 23 NBPCB Training Notes
by admin＠nbpcb.org 24 Mar '22

24 Mar '22

Hello, Thank you to all of you who participated in the NBPCB training last night. We will have Part Two very soon. We'll get the Zoom link to you once we determine the date. Please send your request for a certificate of participation and any feedback you may have to admin at nbpcb.org <mailto:admin at nbpcb.org> . Meanwhile, here are notes from last night's training. I apologize if I missed anything or if I misinterpreted anyone's comments. Category 1 Keeping relationships with students professional. 1. How to respond to students who call or text outside of typical work hours. Text them back , "You have reached me after hours. I will be glad to talk to you once I am back at work." Forward text to appropriate person such as someone who is on call Only give out work numbers and not your personal phone number Only check messages during work hours Let calls go to voice mail Introduce students to others in the community so that they have others to call when they want to talk to a friend Set boundaries very early on and explain that they should only call-in case of an emergency Ask students to consider before they contact you if the situation can wait until you see them at work the next day You can choose to always take the call to be supportive and go the extra mile BE sure not to establish patterns yourself by calling students during off hours You may invite more communications by sometimes actually responding during off hours so set boundaries 2. Instructor behavior when attending a convention with students and sharing a meal as people are starting to transition back to more in-person gatherings and travel. Don't get too friendly, but be careful not to give the impression that your students have to be your friend in order to get the best training you can provide Stay away from alcohol and other substances that may have a negative impact on your own judgement Be sure to develop your own sources outside of work to meet your personal socialization needs so that students do not fill that role in your life Always seek to form small groups when in social situations and avoid being alone with just one student Keep conversations G rated and change the subject if necessary Remember to keep all interactions professional 3. A student behaves in such a way that conveys that they are interested in a sexual relationship with you Don't go there! Redirect conversation Be careful when working with the particular student and don't be behind closed doors alone with them Be aware of the physical space that you maintain between you and the particular student A different instructor may have to be assigned to work with the student In all cases, speak to your supervisor and document the situation Category 2 Your student thinks you are not being fair. 1. Your student thinks that you are retaliating against them because you sent them out in the rain after you have just talked to them for the one-hundredth time about getting to class on time. Explain all the reasons why you are sending them out Go with them Have a discussion with the student about why they believe you are retaliating against them Use Socratic questioning to get the student to understand about why you might be having them complete a travel assignment even though it is raining Communicate expectations clearly for training at all times Be sure to document the student's chronic tardiness so that it is not a surprise to anyone that this is a problem 2. Dealing with students who feel that an instructor is showing favoritism to a peer even when the instructor may be spending equal time/attention with all students. Have a private discussion with them to see where they are coming from Be sure to be equitable and not necessarily equal with your time as all instruction is individualized and some may need more time than others Check in with yourself to be sure that you are not allocating your time based on whether you like a student or not Remember that students come in at different times and with different skill levels so remind students to focus on their own skill development and progress Ask your supervisor to observe you working with students to give you feedback on your performance Ask student if they feel they are not getting something from training Category 3 Student disclosures of information. 1. A student says that they need to talk to you privately, closes and locks your office door leaving the two of you alone. Ask them to leave the door unlocked Ask them if this is a conversation that would benefit from having another staff member or supervisor join in Keep physical boundary between you and student Before beginning, call supervisor to them know that you are having a conversation with the student Be sure to document the conversation and the student's behavior Arrange furniture so that you have a short and clear path to your door with student seating further into the room Don't worry about stopping the conversation if it gets uncomfortable 2. A student discloses that another student has made persistent unwelcomed advances towards them but they are not interested nor do they want them to get into trouble. Be sure to make your supervisor aware of the situation Help the student who has come to you understand all possible consequences for the other student and that it may not be as horrific as they fear depending on the situation If they are worried about retaliation from the other student, be sure to bring in supervisor into the situation Help the student understand that if they do not speak up the behavior may continue with them or with other students in the program Encourage them to speak to the other student if they have not done so Check if your training facility has specific language and policies as to what constitutes sexual harassment amongst students Let your students know that there are some things they may tell you that you cannot keep confidential Best, Maria Morais 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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