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Annual Notice
by admin＠nbpcb.org 22 Jan '25

22 Jan '25

Please help us distribute this notice to any and all potential stakeholders. Annual Notice to Stakeholders The National Blindness Professional Certification Board's (NBPCB) Code of Conduct is a public statement of the common set of values and principles used to promote and maintain high standards of behavior among those specialists in work with the blind who elect and are accepted to become Structured Discovery (SD) Professionals or those training facilities that are certified through this Board's certification processes. The Board is committed to furthering the ability of persons who are blind to function competently, independently, and successfully--not only in their own environments--but also as fully integrated and participating citizens in the broader society. To this end, all SD professionals and certified facilities shall treat persons who are blind with dignity, respect, and provide the best possible training and related vocational rehabilitation services which can be offered based upon the most current techniques and training principles available at the time. This notice to stakeholders is sent out annually to ensure that responsible parties are aware of the NBPCB - Code of Conduct and the procedures that have been put in place to protect consumers. To verify if a professional is certified by our organization, or to view our Code of Conduct, and our grievance process, please visit our website at <http://www.nbpcb.org> www.nbpcb.org We would like to encourage all agencies, schools, or other organizations who may have hired Structured Discovery professionals to include a link to our code of conduct on webpages or other prominent message boards. Please be sure to contact us with any questions or concerns regarding our Code of Conduct, grievance process, or options to become a certified Structured Discovery professional. NBPCB Office P.O. Box 2373 Ruston, LA 71273 (318) 299-7340 <mailto:admin@nbpcb.org> admin(a)nbpcb.org <http://www.nbpcb.org> www.nbpcb.org

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FW: Vacancy Notice - Braille Instructor
by Altman, Jeff 21 Jan '25

21 Jan '25

From: Watson, Sara <Sara.Watson(a)nebraska.gov> Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 3:01 PM Subject: Vacancy Notice - Braille Instructor Hello, The following position is being posted and available for application: Braille Instructor - NCBVI JR2025-00012746 (Internal Candidates click (HERE<https://www.myworkday.com/son/d/inst/9925$20621/rel-task/2998$16774.htmld>) Closes - 01/30/2025 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/Braill…> Thank you, Sara Watson Human Resources Specialist/Generalist 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@01DB6C15.393B6B30]

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FW: Vacancy Notice - Braille Instructor
by Altman, Jeff 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

From: Reyna, Dena <Dena.Reyna(a)nebraska.gov> Sent: Friday, January 17, 2025 11:57 AM Subject: Vacancy Notice - Braille Instructor Hello, The following position is being posted and available for application: Braille Instructor - NCBVI JR2025-00012746 (Internal Candidates click (HERE<https://www.myworkday.com/son/d/inst/9925$20546/rel-task/2998$16774.htmld>) Closes - 01/23/2025 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/Braill…> Thank you, Dena Reyna HR Specialist | Human Resources Nebraska Department of Administrative Services 1526 K Street, Suite 150 I Lincoln, NE 68508 PHONE 402-937-2823 | FAX 402-742-8361 Dena.Reyna(a)nebraska.gov<mailto:Dena.Reyna@nebraska.gov> Human Resources Shared Services Website<https://das.nebraska.gov/hr/index.html> das.nebraska.gov<http://das.nebraska.gov/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/NEAdminServ/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/NEDept_AdmSrvs> Treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically, and creating a culture where the customer is always the priority. [cid:image001.png@01DB68D6.DFE04AB0]

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FW: AER Seeking Your Feedback on ACVREP's Proposed Certification
by admin＠nbpcb.org 16 Jan '25

16 Jan '25

Please see this request for input. From: aer(a)aerbvi.org <aer(a)aerbvi.org> on behalf of Rebecca Renshaw, AER President <aer(a)aerbvi.org> Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 4:16:12 PM To: beckykeller16(a)gmail.com <beckykeller16(a)gmail.com> Subject: AER Seeking Your Feedback on ACVREP's Proposed Certification AER seeks your feedback regarding ACVREP's proposed certification and the related criteria and requirements for Certified Vision Rehabilitation Occupational Therapists (CVROT). Below is a link to a brief 10-question survey. The purpose of the survey is for the AER Board of Directors to collect information about the perspectives of its members and all professionals in the field. We invite any professionals serving in the field to complete the survey (AER members and non-members). The questions on the survey will allow us to sort the data to filter between members and non-members while gathering data to understand the full landscape of the field. The data will be reviewed at the January 24th AER Board meeting. Survey results will be shared with the membership. We will use the information to support our members and do everything we can to represent our professions as we continue discussions with ACVREP representatives. Please note: 1. The AER survey will be open until end of day on January 20, 2025. 2. Any professional in the field of blindness and low vision is invited to complete the survey (both AER Members and non-members). 3. The link to AER's survey is here. 4. In addition to this survey, AER members are invited to send comments to the AER Board at aer(a)aerbvi.org. All comments will be compiled and presented at the next AER Board Meeting. 5. ACVREP has an open comment period requesting specific, constructive feedback on the proposed certification criteria and requirements. All recommendations for expanding, adding, removing, etc., as well as specific certification requirements, will be considered by the Subject Matter Expert Committee when revising the criteria. The more specific the feedback in the sections of the proposed criteria for certification, the better. Visit www.acvrep.org for the comment period announcement and submit your feedback on the proposed certification criteria to comments(a)acvrep.org. 6. We encourage all professionals in the field of blindness and low vision to submit feedback on the criteria to ACVREP directly, as outlined in the comment period announcement. This AER survey should not substitute your feedback to ACVREP. Sincerely, Dr. Rebecca Renshaw AER Board President _____ This email was sent to <mailto:beckykeller16@gmail.com> beckykeller16(a)gmail.com by <mailto:aer@aerbvi.org> aer(a)aerbvi.org Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired . 5680 King Centre Drive, Suite 600, Alexandria, Virginia 22315, United States . <tel:703-671-4500> 703-671-4500 Remove My Email or Manage Preferences . <http://clicks.memberclicks-mail.net/ls/click?upn=u001.zQMtDyzPkxw9dikwotiIn srSdN-2FVsydCc9PMdAHAlRkoJX7E-2FT-2BGrxQvRLtD9RxnrjdVdf5ZDCXRSASix-2FYdBA-3D -3DFiud_PoxH8vdNviOuN7GC2-2Bv-2FXQk5xriv8m4EmQxkhuEmSH2qA4UQA-2Bx7cGRrex1Qlx HKQEuXC9JBFPde0Uy2n-2BRqPb0neNQBjJiYHkSG0TdJ30e48X-2FQ85AMr2p5PJ6zAt-2FYBW2o n31I-2BVbwqKn-2FN48vGIdjYVSOuxpCBOb6sdp37i9pjPwig3tFCIS4swVSSLM21re9veEf8qWc ZehJXiW-2Fgga4Fuqj2UV-2BhCGnvsN1AErOy-2FH2dJB4IpQ4kXF3-2FNWBZ5RMibf8I-2BtEep cuNSTvAD4IE9DZ0kC4tE6WCGxiHnstcpAjuuhcoIgsNxNPCvNO> Privacy Policy <http://clicks.memberclicks-mail.net/ls/click?upn=u001.zQMtDyzPkxw9dikwotiIn srSdN-2FVsydCc9PMdAHAlRkAE1QUR1dlAv9M-2BqgXccKt1kAc_PoxH8vdNviOuN7GC2-2Bv-2F XQk5xriv8m4EmQxkhuEmSH2qA4UQA-2Bx7cGRrex1QlxHKQEuXC9JBFPde0Uy2n-2BRqPb0neNQB jJiYHkSG0TdJ30e48X-2FQ85AMr2p5PJ6zAt-2FYBW2on31I-2BVbwqKn-2FN48vGIdjYVSOuxpC BOb6sdp37i9pjPwig3tFCIS4swVSSLM2NW4-2FSqMaCHF3TLHMWkFIEs1HILbvHLHR-2Bt2uva6n fpZgBGSPutXC-2FkWfbdKlI7gSq1zH3AQkckNR5O5vtIEsQOPVjSXzZMGQBSeJblIx6d6WpvudxB ssoobxaNV7AuvT>

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Structure Discovery Disbility Training Registration
by jimorris0116＠gmail.com 15 Jan '25

15 Jan '25

Structure Discovery Professionals Educational Trainings As part of the NOMCT Committee's commitment to continuous learning and professional development, the education subcommittee is excited to offer a comprehensive five-part training session, that started in January 2025. This program will cover a range of disabilities, focusing on strategies to enhance individuals' independence and uphold high expectations in working with diverse needs. Our five-part training session will cover a range of disabilities, each with a specific topic presented by experts in the field. All training courses will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month starting in January 2025 from 8PM EST to 9PMEST. Below is a list of the dates, topics, and presenters for each session. Please remember that registration is required for each event, so be sure to register by the due date to secure your spot. We look forward to your participation in this informative series! Training session 2 on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, at 8PMEST Topic: Neuropathy Presenters: Scott-Michael Tokunaga Link: https://nbpcb.org/guestreg Training session 3 on Tuesday March 11th, 2025, at 8PM EST Topic: Individuals in Wheelchairs Presenters: Desmond Jackson and Jane Lansaw Link to register: registration will be sent out in February 2025 Training session 4 on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, at 8PM EST Topic: Deaf/Blind Presenters: To be Determined Link to register: registration link will be sent out in March 2025 Training session 5 on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, at 8PM EST Topic: Emotional and Mental Health Presenters: Megan Bhatia-Mohamed Link to register: Registration link will be sent out in April 2025 This seminar will offer CEU's requirements for recertification. Please click on the link above to register for the event within two days of the actual event. You are required to register to attend this meeting and receive CEU's. The Zoom link will be distributed from the registration link. About the Subcommittee: The education subcommittee's goal is to provide valuable educational opportunities for NOMC's throughout the year. Stay tuned for additional upcoming training and opportunities for continual education. Warm Regards, Jimmy Morris MA, NOMCT

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follow-up to OMSA Webinar registration link
by jackson.dezman＠gmail.com 14 Jan '25

14 Jan '25

Hello all, I heard from a couple of folks on yesterday that they were having issues with the registration link for the OMSA Webinar on this Thursday. Please find below a link that should work. Please note that it will open a Zoom page which will be a form to enter your information to register for the webinar. You should then receive an email containing the zoom link along with a calendar invite. Thanks, Dezman https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kdu-opjgrH9CKd_Z8-Q3OgM9AUJxAubk S

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Upcoming Webinar featuring Ron Brown
by jackson.dezman＠gmail.com 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

Announcing an informative webinar Not a member? For FREE CEUs, join OMSA <https://www.usomsa.org/join/> here. The Orientation and Mobility Specialist Association (OMSA) is proud to host the following webinar with CEUs on January 16, 2025. Navigating Independence: Essentials of Being an Independent Contractor in Orientation and Mobility Thursday, January 16, 2025 7-8:30 PM Eastern Cost: No Charge to Attend To receive the webinar link, please register through Zoom <https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kdu-opjgrH9CKd_Z8-Q3OgM9AUJxAub kS> Presenter: Ron Brown, NOMC Private Contractor Indiana Ron Brown holds National Orientation and Mobility Certification (NOMC). He is a 1999 Louisiana Tech University graduate with a master's degree in Educational Psychology with a concentration in Orientation and Mobility. For over 24 years, he has owned and operated 2 businesses including R.B. Vending and Cane Enable which provides O&M training and other critical services to blind individuals. A passionate advocate for the blind community, Ron has been an active member of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) for more than 40 years. He has served in leadership roles within the organization, including as the Immediate Past 2nd Vice President of the NFB and the Immediate Past President of the NFB of Indiana. Outside of his professional and advocacy work, Ron enjoys a fulfilling personal life. He has been married to his wonderful wife, Jean, for 37 years, and together they are the proud parents of two daughters and six grandchildren. Family plays a central role in his life, and he cherishes the time spent with loved ones. Details: This presentation will explore the nuts and bolts of independent contracting as a service-delivery model for orientation and mobility. The presenter will discuss such topics as "Is contracting right for me as a practitioner?", instructional strategies in the field, and independent contracting versus center-based training. * How to determine if independent contracting is a good fit for an instructor. * How structured discovery learning can be an effective strategy in independent contracting. * Pros and cons of contracting versus working in a center environment. Intended Audience: All O&M practitioners including current independent contractors or those considering this delivery model All who are interested are welcome to attend. Registered OMSA Members will automatically be emailed a link to the CEU form. Recordings will be made available in our LiveBinders at <https://www.usomsa.org/> https://www.usomsa.org/ after CEUs have been issued. 1.5 CEUs will be provided exclusively for Current OMSA members. The CEs are awarded by ACVREP and approved by ACVREP and NBPCB

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FW: PLEASE POST ON LIST SERVES. tHANKSFW: Connecticut! FW: Job Opening: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Blind) with the State of CT (ADS)
by admin＠nbpcb.org 03 Jan '25

03 Jan '25

We have been asked to post this job opportunity. From: Tran, Jensine [mailto:Jensine.Tran@ct.gov] Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2025 1:44 PM Subject: Job Opening: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Blind) with the State of CT (ADS) Good afternoon, I am reaching out to share a job posting for the State of Connecticut. We are looking to hire for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Blind) (35 Hour), with the Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS), located in Windsor. I am hoping you can share this with your organization. You can find more information in the job posting below. Please let me know if you have any additional questions. https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?b= <https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=241223&R2=9140EB&R3 =001> &R1=241223&R2=9140EB&R3=001 Thank you for your time and have a great day, Jensine Tran (she/her) Human Resources Associate <https://portal.ct.gov/das> Administrative Services <mailto:jensine.tran@ct.gov> jensine.tran(a)ct.gov <https://www.linkedin.com/company/stateofconnecticut> <https://www.instagram.com/ctstatejobs/> <https://www.facebook.com/stateofctjobs/> <https://twitter.com/CTStateJobs> <https://www.youtube.com/@ctdas7075> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic message may contain information that is confidential and/or legally privileged. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and entity named as recipients in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of the message, please notify the sender immediately and delete the material from any computer. Do not deliver, distribute, or copy this message, and do not disclose its contents or take action in reliance on the information it contains.

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Structure Discovery Disibility Training **registration Required***
by jimorris0116＠gmail.com 01 Jan '25

01 Jan '25

****registration Required: Deadline to register January 12th, 2025***** Structure Discovery Professionals Educational Trainings As part of the NOMCT Committee's commitment to continuous learning and professional development, the education subcommittee is excited to offer a comprehensive five-part training session, scheduled for early 2025 over five months. This program will cover a range of disabilities, focusing on strategies to enhance individuals independence and uphold high expectations in working with diverse needs. Our upcoming five-part training session will cover a range of disabilities, each with a specific focus topic presented by experts in the field. All training courses will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month starting in January 2025 from 8PM EST to 9PMEST. Below is a list of the dates, topics, and presenters for each session. Please remember that registration is required for each event, so be sure to register by the due date to secure your spot. We look forward to your participation in this informative series! Training Session 1 On Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, at 8PM EST Topic: Introduction to collaborating with people who have secondary disabilities Presenter: Denise Mackenstat Link to register: https://nbpcb.org/guestreg Training session 2 on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, at 8PMEST Topic: Neuropathy Presenters: Scott-Michael Tokunaga Link to register: Will be provided In January 2025 Training session 3 on Tuesday March 11th, 2025, at 8PM EST Topic: Individuals in Wheelchairs Presenters: Desmond Jackson and Jane Lansaw Link to register: registration will be sent out in February 2025 Training session 4 on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, at 8PM EST Topic: Deaf/Blind Presenters: To be Determined Link to register: registration link will be sent out in March 2025 Training session 5 on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, at 8PM EST Topic: Emotional and Mental Health Presenters: To Be Determined Link to register: Registration link will be sent out in April 2025 This seminar will offer CEU's requirements for recertification. Please click on the link above to register for the event within two days of the actual event. You are required to register to attend this meeting and receive CEU's. The Zoom link will be distributed from the registration link. About the Subcommittee: The education subcommittee's goal is to provide valuable educational opportunities for NOMC's throughout the year. Stay tuned for additional upcoming training and opportunities for continual education. Warm Regards, Jimmy Morris MA, NOMCT

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An Interesting Study Concerning Alzheimer's Disease
by debandjeff＠allophone.com 30 Dec '24

30 Dec '24

Hello Everyone, I just watched a very interesting video on Youtube from "Sci Show," regarding possible ways to prevent Alzheimer's disease. The video cited a study published in the British Journal of Medicine, which looked at the cause of death among a wide variety of people, and then plucked out those that had died from Alzheimer's. They then looked at the type of work these people had done, and how many had passed from Alzheimer's in each profession. The lowest number of those that died as a result of Alzheimer's was among London Cab Drivers, and the second lowest group were among First Responders, Ambulance Drivers, Firefighters, and the like. They then studied the hippocampuses of righthanded male Cab Drivers. The reason for this is that the hippocampus is where Alzheimer's appears to start. What they discovered is that these Cab Drivers have larger than average hippocampuses. Now, just like a muscle, areas of the brain tend to enlarge with use, and with being challenged, i.e. when having to solve problems. The hippocampus just happens to be the part of the brain that Is responsible for encoding memory, and understanding spatial relationships and geometric concepts. So, the theory is that Cab Drivers and First Responders working in the complex environment of London, having to learn the city and locate addresses, are working their hippocampuses to a greater degree than people in other professions, and this is enlarging and strengthening this part of their brains, which is helping them to avoid the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Now, as they point out in the video, there are many variables that need to be considered, so as per normal, there is a need for more research to strengthen the conclusions being drawn. For example, is there a possibility that people with larger hippocampuses are more likely to become Taxi Drivers and First Responders? The study also doesn't look at other professions that fell below the mean, or how those that drive cabs, or race around in emergency equipment and fight fires may not live as long as others, and therefore are not living long enough to develop Alzheimer's. Now, can any of you think of a group of professionals that may also be enlarging and strengthening their hippocampuses? The possibility that those of us in the O&M profession, as well as the students we instruct, could be receiving an additional benefit from our work is a fascinating thought. Please let me know your thoughts. I'm sorry I don't have the link to the video, but you should be able to find it relatively easily, based on the subject. Happy Holidays! Jeff

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