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email
by ebell＠pdrib.com 26 Apr '22

26 Apr '22

Hi, If you did not receive any email from me today on the NOMC list, please let me know at: ebell at latech.edu <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> 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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Emails
by ebell＠pdrib.com 26 Apr '22

26 Apr '22

Hello, If you received two emails from me earlier today, one regarding the conference registration and another related to the NBPCB training tonight, you may disregard this message. If you did not receive any email from me today, please send me an email to ebell at latech.edu <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> 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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Testing
by braille＠nbpcb.org 26 Apr '22

26 Apr '22

Maria Morais, Test Coordinator NBPCB Office PO Box 2373 Ruston LA 71273 318 299-7340 <mailto:braille at nbpcb.org> braille 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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Reminder: NBPCB Interactive training tonight
by ebell＠pdrib.com 26 Apr '22

26 Apr '22

Topic: NBPCB Interactive Training: Session 2 Time: Apr 26, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://latech.zoom.us/j/99491039531 Meeting ID: 994 9103 9531 One tap mobile +13126266799,,99491039531# US (Chicago) +19294362866,,99491039531# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 994 9103 9531 Find your local number: https://latech.zoom.us/u/ahm7Uize3 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 <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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Rehab Conference Registration and Agenda
by ebell＠pdrib.com 26 Apr '22

26 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 - 7:00 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 <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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New Orleans Street Guide
by ebell＠pdrib.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 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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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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