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Reminder: Registration deadline is this Thursday
by ebell＠pdrib.com 29 Jun '21

29 Jun '21

Registration is now open! National Blindness Professionals Certification Board presents: Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation and Education For the Blind TWENTIETH ANNUAL REHABILITATION AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY CONFERENCE Held Via Zoom Attendance Monday and Tuesday, July 5 & 6 2021 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time 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 will be held online via the zoom video conferencing platform. To maximize the quality of conference participation we are asking that all participants have access to either the desktop Zoom application or the Zoom iPhone app. You do not need an account, but you are encouraged to have at least the free account. Presentations and breakouts including: . Morning General Sessions filled with thought provoking and inspirational speakers . Hear from employed blindness professionals on how they implement Structured Discovery in different teaching areas . Learn about teaching to consumers with different backgrounds, characteristics, and intersectionality's. . 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 access technology. . Topical workgroup follow up from the 2020 Dare to be Remarkable conference . Bring Structured Discovery alive when Face-to-Face is not an option Schedule: (Note: all times are Eastern Daylight Time) 10:00 -Conference Begins each day 1:00 - 5:00- Interactive Breakout Sessions *Including 3:30 - 5:00 pm-Happy Hour Mix and Mingle on July 5th The registration fee for this online conference is $50 for professionals and free for students /consumers and entitles you to all general and breakout sessions, continuing education points, and access to the recorded conference sessions. Register Here <https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=434> https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=434 Visit the National Blindness Professionals Certification Board website to learn more about a career in changing lives: 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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Prospective Student
by ebell＠pdrib.com 28 Jun '21

28 Jun '21

Dear NOMC, There is a prospective student moving to Ruston to begin the O&M program this fall. With his permission, I am pasting his email and phone number below. He is looking to identify an apartment near campus and near LCB that is reasonable and perhaps where to avoid. If any of you who have lived here in the last several years would not mind reaching out to him I would appreciate it. Jim Jackson actionjimjackson at gmail.com <mailto:actionjimjackson at gmail.com> 209-623-8851 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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Job at Utah Department of Rehabilitation
by ebell＠pdrib.com 25 Jun '21

25 Jun '21

FYI, see the note below and job description below. Contact Everette Bacon for more details. Hello Dr. Bell; I hope you are well. If you have anyone to recommend for this open position, I would really appreciate it! It is a somewhat unique position that I would love to have a great person for. Best, -----Original Message----- From: NFB-Utah <nfb-utah-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of NFB of Utah via NFB-Utah Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 10:07 PM To: nfb-utah at nfbnet.org Subject: [NFB-Utah] Public Job Announcement USOR/DSBVI #27186 <https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah> Working Title: Fiber Arts / Life Management Skills Instructor Job Title: Sensory Impairment Specialist II Requisition #: 27186 Closes:Tue. 07/06/21 11:59 PM Mountain Time Details: Full time Salary:$18.16 - $30.42 Hourly Schedule B, Career Service + Benefits Location: Salt Lake City Supervised by: Adam Rushforth You must successfully pass a criminal history check. DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees. Apply online at: <https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah> https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah *May be helpful to filter by Agency 600 - DWS -- Lisa Smith Human Resource Analyst II Utah Department of Human Resource Management Field Office - Workforce Services 140 East 300 South | Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Phone: 801-526-4353 | Fax: 801-521-4448 lsmith at utah.gov <mailto:lsmith at utah.gov>

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Welcome
by ebell＠pdrib.com 24 Jun '21

24 Jun '21

Welcome to Chris Misterka who just joined the NOMC list. 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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Registration Reminder: 20th annual Rehabilitation Conferencee
by ebell＠pdrib.com 23 Jun '21

23 Jun '21

Registration is now open! National Blindness Professionals Certification Board presents: Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation and Education For the Blind TWENTIETH ANNUAL REHABILITATION AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY CONFERENCE Held Via Zoom Attendance Monday and Tuesday, July 5 & 6 2021 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time 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 will be held online via the zoom video conferencing platform. To maximize the quality of conference participation we are asking that all participants have access to either the desktop Zoom application or the Zoom iPhone app. You do not need an account, but you are encouraged to have at least the free account. Presentations and breakouts including: . Morning General Sessions filled with thought provoking and inspirational speakers . Hear from employed blindness professionals on how they implement Structured Discovery in different teaching areas . Learn about teaching to consumers with different backgrounds, characteristics, and intersectionality's. . 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 access technology. . Topical workgroup follow up from the 2020 Dare to be Remarkable conference . Bring Structured Discovery alive when Face-to-Face is not an option Schedule: (Note: all times are Eastern Daylight Time) 10:00 -Conference Begins each day 1:00 - 5:00- Interactive Breakout Sessions *Including 3:30 - 5:00 pm-Happy Hour Mix and Mingle on July 5th The registration fee for this online conference is $50 for professionals and free for students /consumers and entitles you to all general and breakout sessions, continuing education points, and access to the recorded conference sessions. Register Here <https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=434> https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=434 Visit the National Blindness Professionals Certification Board website to learn more about a career in changing lives: 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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Code of Conduct
by admin＠nbpcb.org 22 Jun '21

22 Jun '21

Dear Structured Discovery Professional: The new Code of Conduct of the National Blindness Professional Certification Board is now live on our web page. Every certified professional will need to read, understand, and agree to abide by this code of conduct. Once you have read through the code there is a link for you to sign off on your agreement to abide by this code. Once you sign the agreement form, our office receives an electronic copy of that agreement and it will be saved in your certification files. Every new certificate will sign this code at the time of initial certification and again every five years at the time of recertification so long as you maintain your certification. Please note: If you are up for recertification in 2020 or 2021 you will be receiving this same information in your recertification email. Please only sign the agreement form once. You do not need to do it here as you will be required to as part of the recertification registration form. The code itself is here: https://www.nbpcb.org/pages/code-of-conduct.php If you are not certifying or recertifying this year, then you need to locate the link after the code which says "sign agreement form here" and complete that agreement in order to remain in good standing with our organization. For any questions, please email admin at nbpcb.org <mailto:admin at nbpcb.org> NBPCB Office Verify the status of any of our certificants <https://nbpcb.org/pages/lookup.php> here.

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FW: Unpopular Opinion: Should you give an NFB cane to a young learner?
by ebell＠pdrib.com 22 Jun '21

22 Jun '21

FYI From: Kassy, Allied Independence <theteam at alliedindependenceonline.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 9:38 AM To: Edward <ebell at latech.edu> Subject: Unpopular Opinion: Should you give an NFB cane to a young learner? I watched as my 13 year old student moved faster, in a straighter line, and had more confidence traveling. ? The switch from a rolling tip with a folding cane to a long, white cane was impeccable. ? Was it the cane itself? ? Was it contributed to the Two-Point-Touch technique alone? I had to learn more. ? Soon after, I switched a 7 year old student from a rolling ball tip and folding cane to an NFB cane. ? Given her balance fears, moving as quickly as a sighted peer in her adulthood was never the goal. ? For her, the NFB cane allowed her to move faster between her dorm and her classroom, giving her more academic time and more time to socialize during lunch. ? So many COMS make the mistake of keeping only to what they were taught with a folding cane and forget to look outside of our tiny box. ? Which begs the question- Should you give an NFB cane to a young learner? ? My professional opinion is WHEN IT IS BENEFICIAL- YES. ? * Two-Point Touch technique, when done correctly gives more independence to learners in the long run. * When used correctly, NFB style canes are lighter and provide more information than folding canes (due to the vibrations not having to be disjointed). * NFB canes allow people to walk faster, which in turn leads them to walking a straighter line, which allows for greater accuracy and orientation when traveling. ? In this week?s episode of <https://click.convertkit-mail.com/92ug7l0pgobnhvprg4u9/n2hohvhnop8kv2a6/aHR…> A Step Forward, I share more information and how to incorporate the other NFB philosophies of blindfolding and Structured Discovery into your lessons with young learners. ? What?s your opinion? Reply back and let me know! I?ll be in the inbox throughout the week and would love to connect. ? Best, Kassy ? P.S. Not interested in hearing about podcast episodes or teaching tips? <https://click.convertkit-mail.com/92ug7l0pgobnhvprg4u9/8gh5o5nrbohg5v0xozik…> Click here. We?ll only send you information about upcoming programs. <https://unsubscribe.convertkit-mail.com/92ug7l0pgobnhvprg4u9> Unsubscribe | <https://preferences.convertkit-mail.com/92ug7l0pgobnhvprg4u9> Update your profile | 113 Cherry St #92768,, Seattle, , WA 98104-2205

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Newest List Members
by ebell＠pdrib.com 22 Jun '21

22 Jun '21

Dear NOMC, This note is to welcome three new members to this list. Katy Olsen Niah Howard Sarah Patnaude These individuals are are all completing their NOMC internships this summer and hope to join our ranks very soon. If you have job announcements or information, please let them know. 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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FW: Vacancy Notice - Nebraska Center for the Blind Supervisor
by ebell＠pdrib.com 18 Jun '21

18 Jun '21

Hello, Nebraska Commission for the Blind is seeking to hire a highly qualified Structured Discovery professional to supervise the NBPCB-Certified training center. See below if interested. The following position is being posted and available for application: Nebraska Center for the Blind Supervisor Closes - 6/23/2021 For more information, click HERE *if the link doesn't work, copy the link into a different web browser It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess, including your current position. Information contained in a resume will not be considered in lieu of the formal application. AS Personnel will reject your application if it is not complete 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. Thank you, Briauna Walling, C.L.S.S.Y.B. HR Specialist - Recruitment | Human Resources Nebraska Department of Administrative Services 1526 K Street, Suite 150 I Lincoln, NE 68508 PHONE 402-405-1072 | FAX 402-742-8361 briauna.walling at nebraska.gov <mailto:briauna.walling at nebraska.gov> Treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically, and creating a culture where the customer is always the priority.

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Advertisement for Blindness Research Study-Honor Thesis
by snm063＠gmail.com 16 Jun '21

16 Jun '21

?Good morning all, We, Dr. Sheena Manuel-Principal investigator and Sean Walsh-student, are looking for blind or visually impaired people who use braille and/or assistive technology to interview. Sean is writing an honor thesis on how blind or visually impaired people use Braille and/or Assistive Technology. We are contacting you as we believe you identify as a blind person or a person with a visual impairment. We obtained your contact information from a personal/professional contact we have in common. If you self-identify as a blind person or person with a visual impairment, are interested in participating in this study, and willing to be recorded (audio only), please contact Dr. Sheena Manuel, Principal Investigator, at s1manuel at bridgew.edu or Sheena Manuel on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sheena.manuel.12 and Sean Walsh at s15walsh at student.bridgew.edu with your name and best contact (i.e. phone number (call or text) and/or email) if you?re interested. After you contact us about your willingness to participate in this study, we will reach out to you to with a consent form and determine your availability for an interview. This interview is voluntary and you can withdraw from this study or the interview at any time. All interviews will be recorded using Zoom and should take about an hour to conduct. Only audio files will be used for analysis and will be deleted after the conclusion of this study which is anticipated to be in September 2021. You can access Zoom from a computer or phone once given the login information and/or phone number for the interview/meeting. If you cannot access the consent form and would like an oral reading/verbal consent or need assistance with accessing Zoom, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Dr. Sheena Manuel Assistant Professor Department of Special Education Bridgewater State University Hart Hall-Room 245 Email: s1manuel at bridgew.edu

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