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FW: Inquiry
by admin＠nbpcb.org 23 Jun '25

23 Jun '25

Please see attached for O&M positions in Texas. Maria NBPCB Office PO Box 2373 Ruston LA 71273 318 299-7340 <mailto:admin@nbpcb.org> admin(a)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 From: Kellom,Pamela <pamela.kellom(a)twc.texas.gov> Sent: Monday, June 23, 2025 10:19 AM To: admin(a)nbpcb.org Subject: RE: Inquiry Hello Maria, Thank you so much for your response and assistance with our job openings. Please see attached two job openings with the Texas Workforce Commission for Austin and Corpus Christi. I have provided my information at the bottom of each attachment for any interested certificants to reach out to me. Thank you, Pamela Kellom, MSOL Recruiter, Human Resources Department Texas Workforce Commission 512-627-3609 | pamela.kellom(a)twc.texas.gov <mailto:pamela.kellom@twc.texas.gov> twc.texas.gov From: admin(a)nbpcb.org <mailto:admin@nbpcb.org> <admin(a)nbpcb.org <mailto:admin@nbpcb.org> > Sent: Monday, June 23, 2025 9:48 AM To: Kellom,Pamela <pamela.kellom(a)twc.texas.gov <mailto:pamela.kellom@twc.texas.gov> > Subject: RE: Inquiry CAUTION: Email not from TWC System. Use care when clicking links and opening attachments. Hello, If you send me the job announcements, I will be happy to post them on our closed listserve for our certificants. Best, Maria Morais NBPCB Office PO Box 2373 Ruston LA 71273 318 299-7340 <mailto:admin@nbpcb.org> admin(a)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 From: Kellom,Pamela <pamela.kellom(a)twc.texas.gov <mailto:pamela.kellom@twc.texas.gov> > Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2025 3:26 PM To: admin(a)nbpcb.org <mailto:admin@nbpcb.org> Subject: Inquiry Good afternoon, I am a recruiter with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). I currently have two openings for an Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Instructor in Austin, Texas, and Corpus Christi Texas and were looking for individuals who are certified in this field and who may be interested in applying. Is this something that the National Blindness Professional Certification Board may can help me with? Thank you, Pamela Kellom, MSOL Recruiter, Human Resources Department Texas Workforce Commission 512-627-3609 | pamela.kellom(a)twc.texas.gov <mailto:pamela.kellom@twc.texas.gov> twc.texas.gov

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Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Career Opportunities: Orientation and Mobility Specialist
by Jane Lansaw 20 Jun '25

20 Jun '25

Still a job opening in Tulsa for orientation and Mobility. See the link below and call me for more information. Jane Lansaw NOMC Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Jane Lansaw <widearc2000(a)gmail.com> Date: December 10, 2024 at 3:50:11 PM CST To: NOMC ListServ <nomc(a)nbpcb.org> Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Career Opportunities: Orientation and Mobility Specialist Jane Lansaw NOMC Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Jane E. Lansaw" <JLansaw(a)okdrs.gov> Date: November 5, 2024 at 3:27:29 PM CST To: My Home Cell <widearc2000(a)gmail.com> Subject: Fw: [EXTERNAL] Career Opportunities: Orientation and Mobility Specialist __________________________________________________________________ [1]View as a webpage / Share Logo, Oklahoma Rehabilitation Services November 5, 2024 Career Opportunities: Orientation and Mobility Specialist Attention job seekers specializing in orientation and mobility specialist for the blind and visually impaired! We have an opening! DRS’ Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired is now hiring for a orientation and mobility specialist in Tulsa, OK. [2]See job announcement. Make a difference in this dynamic career field helping people with disabilities find employment. The salary for this position is dependent upon the level at which the candidate is approved. See job announcement for levels. The Department of Rehabilitation Services provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. For questions regarding specific duties or details of this job, please contact Human Resources at [3]HR(a)okdrs.gov. Empowering Oklahoma with disabilities. DRS is hiring! Join our team and make a difference. DRS logo. Empowering Oklahomans with Disabilities Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services 3535 NW 58th Street, Suite 500, Oklahoma City, OK 73112 [4]Website | [5]Contact Us [6]Facebook Twitter you tube LinkedIn instagram [7]subscribe SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: [8]Manage Subscriptions | [9]Help _______________________________________________________________________ This email was sent to [10]tmcdermott(a)okdrs.gov using govDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services · 3535 N.W. 58th Street, Suite 500 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 [11]GovDelivery logo [wb-k3RUi0nh_bM3Ovfh4k32QYh7PsUZMxGVgTm3GaIQ=377] References Visible links: 1. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:*2F*2F… 2. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:*2F*2F… 3. mailto:HR@okdrs.gov 4. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:*2F*2F… 5. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:*2F*2F… 6. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:*2F*2F… 7. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:*2F*2F… 8. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:*2F*2F… 9. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:*2F*2F… 10. mailto:tmcdermott@okdrs.gov 11. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:*2F*2F… Hidden links: 13. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:*2F*2F… 14. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:*2F*2F…

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Re: NOMC Volunteers Needed July 7th: New Orleans
by s.colin.wong＠gmail.com 10 Jun '25

10 Jun '25

Warm regards, Colin Wong MA, NOMC Graduate Researcher/Orientation & Mobility Instructor <mailto:s.colin.wong@gmail.com> s.colin.wong(a)gmail.com 480-886-4445 From: s.colin.wong(a)gmail.com <s.colin.wong(a)gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 3:23 PM To: nomc(a)lists.nbpcb.org Subject: NOMC Volunteers Needed July 7th: New Orleans Hello all, NFB's Career Quest program is looking for some volunteers to help do some basic cane travel training for their blind teenagers on the evening of July 7th. This will take place at the NFB National Convention in New Orleans. Please let me know if you are able to do this and I will connect you with the NFB coordinator managing this program. This opportunity is a great way to also get some continual education credits. Warm regards, Colin Wong MA, NOMC s.colin.wong(a)gmail.com <mailto:s.colin.wong@gmail.com> 480-886-4445

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24th Annual National Rehabilitation and Orientation and Mobility Conference Agenda
by admin＠nbpcb.org 06 Jun '25

06 Jun '25

National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB) 24th Annual National Rehabilitation and Orientation and Mobility Conference Agenda-2025 Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation and Education for the Blind July 8, 2025 8:30 AM-7:30 PM EDT New Orleans Marriott 555 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70130 888-236-24-27 Acknowledgements We would like to express our appreciation to the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). The NFB has not only hosted these rehabilitation events for more than 20 years, but more importantly, it has provided the philosophy, leadership, and guidance upon which the most effective rehabilitation practices have been established. We would also like to give special thanks to the many individuals who contributed their time, energy, and expertise to making this rehabilitation and orientation and mobility conference a success. It is through the dedication, determination, and fortitude of these leaders in the organized blind movement that we have collectively shifted the focus of rehabilitation in this country. Together, we are truly helping people to live the lives they want! General Session Room: Studio 9 7:30 AM - Registration Opens 8:30 AM - Opening Remarks * Joni Martinez, NOMC, Conference Co-chair, Board Member, National Blindness Professional Certification Board; Austin, TX 8:35 AM - Stronger Together: Changing Lives Through a Partnership Between the National Blindness Professional Certification Board and the National Federation of the Blind * Mark A. Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, MD 8:55 AM - Keynote: Remember the Why, the Purpose, and the Philosophy * Denise Mackenstadt, NOMC, Orientation & Mobility Specialist, Mackenstadt Rehabilitation Services; Edmonds, WA 9:25 AM - The Current State of Vocational Rehabilitation * Dorothy Young, President, National Council of State Agencies for the Blind; Madison, MS 9:45 AM - A Personal Exploration of Working in the Field of Blindness * Jamie Sibson, MRC, Director, New Mexico Orientation Center for the Blind; Alamogordo, NM 10:00 AM - Braille Instruction; What We Can Learn from K-12 * Casey Robertson, ED.S., NCUEB, Teacher of Blind Students, Lead Instructor, Professional Development Research Institute on Blindness, Louisiana Tech; Hamilton, MS 10:15 AM - Research on Policy and Pedagogy * Justin M.H. Salisbury, MEd, NOMC, NCRTB, Graduate Student, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Minesota; Minneapolis, MN 10:25 AM - Applying the Zone of Proximal Development in Structured Discovery Instruction * Joanne Williams, NOMC, NCRTB, NCUEB, Chief Quality Officer, Tucson SAAVI Services for the Blind; Tucson, AZ * Terik Williams, MA, NOMC, NCRTB, Recruitment & Training Manager, Tucson SAAVI Services for the Blind; Tucson, AZ 10:40 AM - Forging Ahead with Student Leadership: How to Build a Student Government * Maureen Nietfeld, NCRTB, Director of Student Services, Colorado Center for the Blind; Littleton, CO 10:55 AM - A Primer on Facilitating a Student Directed Seminar * Pamela Allen, Executive Director, Louisiana Center for the Blind; Ruston, LA 11:15 AM - Panel: Teaching the Cornerstones of Blindness Training * Carley Mullin, NCATB, Assistive Technology Instructor, Founder, CM Training Services LLC; Baltimore, MD * Joanna Solowska, MAESL, TESOL, NCRTB, NCUEB, Braille Instructor, Phoenix SAAVI Services for the Blind; Phoenix, AZ * Delfina Rodriguez, NCRTB, Home Management Instructor, Colorado Center for the Blind; Littleton, CO * Maurice Peret, NOMC, Orientation & Mobility Instructor, Ho'opono Services for the Blind Orientation Center; Honolulu, HI * Moderator: Joni Martinez, NOMC, Conference Co-Chair, Board member, National Blindness Professional Certification Board; Austin, TX 11:50 AM - Closing Remarks and Announcements * Joni Martinez, NOMC, Conference Co-chair, Board Member, National Blindness Professional Certification Board; Austin, TX 12:00 PM-2:00 PM - Lunch Break 2:00 PM-2:50 PM - Breakout Group 1 Session A: Working with Seniors Using Structured Discovery Methodology Room: TBA * Stefanie Parris, NCRTB, Older Blind Specialist, Colorado Center for the Blind; Littleton, CO Session B: Recruiting & Developing Effective Mentorships in the Profession Room: TBA * Carley Mullin, NOMC, Recruitment sub-Committee Chair, Founder, CM Training Services LLC; Baltimore, MD * Michell Gip, NOMC, Mentorship sub-committee chair; Orientation & Mobility Instructor, State Services for the Blind; Minneapolis, MN Session C: Working with the Whole Student: Recruiting, Admission, & Beyond Room: TBA * Joni Martinez, NOMC, Admissions Coordinator, Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center; Austin, TX 3:00 PM- 3:50 PM - Breakout Group 2 Session A: Cane Travel Breakout: Fundamentals of the Tap & Slide Technique Room: TBA * Roland Allen, NOMC, Cane Travel Instructor, Louisiana Center for the Blind; Ruston, LA * Marco Carranza, MA, NOMC, Cane Travel Instructor, Louisiana Center for the Blind; Ruston, LA Session B: Access Technology Breakout: Developing & Building a Structured Discovery Focused Curriculum: TBA * Speaker: Curtis Chong, Board Member, National Blindness Professional Certification Board, Non-visual access technology consultant; Aurora, CO Session C: Working with Students & Interpreters Room: TBA * Jose Marquez, BA International Studies, Certified Healthcare Interpreter, Medical Interpreter, Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters; Houston, TX 4:00 PM-4:50 PM - Breakout Group 3 Session A: TBA Room: TBA Session B: Cultivating Valuable Student Mentorships in the Classroom Room: TBA * Jeff Altman, NOMC, Board Member, National Blindness Professional Session C: The Purpose & Curriculum of Shop Class in Structured Discovery Training Room: TBA * Chase Holladay, Shop Instructor, Louisiana Center for the Blind; Ruston, LA * Certification Board, Cane Travel Instructor, Nebraska Center for the Blind, Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired; Lincoln, NE NBPCB Reception/Mix and Mingle Room: Riverview I Time: 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm Facilitated by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board * Speak with the day's presenters in a less formal setting. * Networking opportunity for job seekers and employers. * Meet our newest NOMC certificants. * Meet our newest NCRTB certificants. * Meet our newest NCUEB certificants. * Awards and recognition * Announcements from centers across the nation * Cash bar and light snacks will be available. Sponsors National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB) Adelmo Vigil, President www.nbpcb.org admin(a)nbpcb.org Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness (PDRIB), Louisiana Tech University Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC, Director www.pdrib.com ebell(a)latech.edu <mailto:ebell@latech.edu> *Agenda subject to change NBPCB Office PO Box 2373 Ruston LA 71273 318 299-7340 <mailto:admin@nbpcb.org> admin(a)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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Early Registration is Closing Fast!
by admin＠nbpcb.org 06 Jun '25

06 Jun '25

Please help us spread the word to all interested groups! Just a quick reminder that early registration for the 24th Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation and Education for the Blind conference is June 15, 2025. The early registration fee is $100, but after that date, it will be $115. If your organization will be registering an entire group, please remember that you can e-mail us names and preferred agenda medium and then use the online payment option at the top of our website to pay all fees. We will be sending out our working agenda in a separate e-mail message to follow. NBPCB Office PO Box 2373 Ruston LA 71273 318 299-7340 <mailto:admin@nbpcb.org> admin(a)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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FW: O&M Role Job Posting?
by admin＠nbpcb.org 06 Jun '25

06 Jun '25

FYI Hello, I was wondering if NBPCB posted job openings for NOMC's or degreed O&M's that are working on their NOMC? I am also hiring an AT and IL Specialist. I currently have a position for one O&M at our Lighthouse location in Fort Worth, TX. Job Posting here -- Orientation and Mobility Specialist <https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=306212& clientkey=561C595EB41027C3AE10C444A3D79B7D> Thank you! Jay Semple Jay Semple Head of Client Services 912 West Broadway Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104 Closed Fridays Main (817) 332-3341 Office (817) 529-7782 Cell (817) 637-9944 <https://lighthousefw.org/> <http://www.youtube.com/@Lighthousefw> <https://www.instagram.com/fortworthlighthouse/?hl=en> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/lighthousefw/> <https://www.facebook.com/lighthousefw/> The mission of the Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth <https://lighthousefw.org/> is to encourage and empower blind and significantly visually impaired children, youth, adults and seniors to achieve their highest level of independence through competitive employment, specialized training and client services (at no charge).

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FW: JR2025-00016615 Technology Manager has been posted
by Altman, Jeff 27 May '25

27 May '25

From: Watson, Sara <Sara.Watson(a)nebraska.gov> Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 4:34 PM Subject: JR2025-00016615 Technology Manager has been posted Hello, The following position is being posted and available for application: Technology Manager JR2025-00016615 (Internal Candidates click Here<https://www.myworkday.com/son/d/inst/9925$24982/rel-task/2998$16774.htmld> Closes - 06/02/2025 at 11:59 PM For more information, please log in to Workday<https://www.myworkday.com/son/d/home.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/Techno…> Thank you, Sara Watson Human Resources Generalist/Public Relations Specialist Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired 4600 Valley Rd. Ste. 100 Lincoln, NE 68510 Phone: (402) 657-8978 Fax: (402) 471- 3009 Sara.Watson(a)nebraska.gov<mailto:Sara.Watson@nebraska.gov> Empowering Blind Individuals, Promoting Opportunities and Building Belief in the Blind [cid:image001.png@01DBC9A3.DFF6D770]

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Calling All Teachers of Blind Students: Interview Study about the Braille Presumption in the IDEA
by Justin Salisbury 22 May '25

22 May '25

Dear Friends and Colleagues, My name is Justin Salisbury. I am a blind person and a cane travel instructor. I earned my master's degree and teaching credentials through the Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness at Louisiana Tech University. I am currently pursuing my PhD in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota. I am conducting a research study to try to understand perspectives of Teachers of Blind Students (TBSs) about the braille presumption in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). I am especially interested in how the braille presumption is used and how it impacts the education of blind children. If you identify as a Teacher of Blind Students (TBS), you are invited to participate in the study. If you agree, I want to interview you, please. The interview will probably take 30-45 minutes. Participation in this study is voluntary. Your identity as a participant will remain confidential during and after the study. If you have questions or would like to participate, please contact me at salis082(a)umn.edu<mailto:salis082@umn.edu>. Thank you in advance for your participation, Justin M. H. Salisbury, MEd, NOMC, NCRTB Graduate Student College of Education and Human Development University of Minnesota

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Join Us for StructuredDiscovery Week at NFB Convention!
by jimorris0116＠gmail.com 18 May '25

18 May '25

Dear NBPCB Certified Professional, We're excited to announce a brand-new initiative from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board's NOMCT Recruitment Sub-Committee, one that puts the spotlight on you and the power of Structured Discovery! This summer, during the week of the National Federation of the Blind's National Convention in beautiful New Orleans, Louisiana, we're launching a social media campaign to amplify the voices of NBPCB certified professionals across the country. This is our chance to show the world what makes Structured Discovery instruction unique, effective, and deeply empowering, not just for our students, but for us as practitioners, too. Here's how to join: 1. Post on social media (Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube, Mastodon, etc.) during NFB National Convention Week of July 8 - 13, 2025. 2. Use the hashtags #StructuredDiscovery and #WeAreNBPCB. 3. Share a short story, a lesson learned, a student success, or what NBPCB certification means to you. 4. Include a photo if you can-of yourself, a lesson in action, a meaningful quote, or a moment that captures what Structured Discovery is all about. Whether you're mentoring students, training new instructors, or shaping the next chapter of our field, your perspective matters. Together, let's flood our feeds with purpose, passion, and the spirit of Structured Discovery. Let's make some noise! Let's show what it means to be NBPCB certified! With appreciation, The NBPCB NOMCT Recruitment Sub-Committee Warm Regards, Jimmy Morris MA, NOMCT

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O&M Job Opportunity in Indianapolis
by Daniel Belding 16 May '25

16 May '25

Hello all, I am excited to share this job posting for an Orientation & Mobility instructor at bosma Enterprises. I have been working at Bosma for the past 2 1/2 years and I am the only Structured Discovery professional in the organization. I teach Cane Travel and also lead the Braille committee. Leadership has consistently been open to my teaching style and methodology. I believe they recognize the positive results that Structured Discovery training brings to rehabilitation teaching. It would be wonderful to bring another Structured Discovery Cane Travel Instructor into the organization to bring in another person with a positive blindness philosophy and continue to educate and teach not only the students but the staff and leadership. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like any additional information. My phone number is 303-406-1230, and my email is danielcbelding(a)gmail.com. Please see below for the link to the job posting. [1]Recruitment [2]workforcenow.adp.com [3]favicon.ico Sincerely, Daniel Belding, MA, NOMC NCRTB Phone: 303-406-1230 Email: danielcbelding(a)gmail.com References Visible links: 1. https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.htm… 2. https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.htm… 3. https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.htm… Hidden links: 5. https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.htm…

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