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FW: RSA CALL FOR PEER REVIEWERS WITH VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION EXPERIENCE
by ebell＠pdrib.com 08 Jun '20

08 Jun '20

FYI, The PDRIB at Louisiana Tech has applied for the RRTC on blindness grant mentioned below. It would be wonderful if any of you submitted your name to be a grant reviewer. If you do not feel qualified, can you share with your supervisor or agency director? The peer review process is sometimes more than half the reason that a grant gets funded. Thanks <https://mailchi.mp/ncre/rsa-call-for-peer-reviewers-with-vocational-rehabil…> View this email in your browser 2020 CALL FOR PEER REVIEWERS CALL FOR PEER REVIEWERS WITH VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION EXPERIENCE U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) is seeking qualified peer reviewers for our possible upcoming grant competitions who have vocational rehabilitation (VR) expertise in working with individuals who are blind (OIB), quality program management, and cultural competency. In support of possible upcoming competitions, we are seeking qualified individuals who have expertise in one or more of the following areas: Older Individuals Who Are Blind * Knowledge, skills, and experience in working with and understanding the needs and challenges of older individuals who are blind, age 55 and older. Quality Program Management * Knowledge of current research and evidenced-based and promising practices focused on quality program management and resource management, especially related to vocational rehabilitation program. * Knowledge, skills, and experience in providing training and technical assistance to professionals on quality program management and resource management as it relates to efficient and effective service delivery. * Knowledge, skills, and experience in program management and/or resource management related to vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities. Quality Employment Outcomes * Knowledge of a wide variety of current employment strategies and supporting practices that enable individuals with disabilities to achieve quality employment and career. * Knowledge of a variety of supporting practices, including practices to: enhance the employment capacity of individuals with disabilities; pre-employment transition services for potentially eligible students; transition services for eligible students and youth; career counseling techniques and resources; strategies involving a variety of partners; and other practices. Cultural Competency * Knowledge of current research and evidenced-based and promising practices focused on cultural competency. * Knowledge and experience in providing services to VR participants, especially participants from minority backgrounds other underserved populations. * Knowledge, skills, and experience in providing pre-employment transition services to potentially eligible students with disabilities and transition services to eligible students and youth with disabilities. Interested reviewers must be able to participate in review panels to provide written analysis and scoring of submitted grant applications, which will be used to provide constructive written feedback to applicants. More specifically, we are seeking individuals with VR experience who are excellent writers, good critical thinkers, and committed to completing assigned tasks in a professional and timely manner. Instructions to Apply to Become a Peer Reviewer * To be considered, please send a copy of your resume (maximum of 5 pages) to <mailto:RSAPeerReview at ed.gov> RSAPeerReview at ed.gov. and * If you are selected by RSA to participate, you must also register and submit your resume in G5 ( <https://ncre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d5a2da3c1a53350f31f65bdb3&id…> www.g5.gov), though you can also do this step now. If you need additional help, you may contact the G5 helpdesk at <mailto:edcaps.user at ed.gov> edcaps.user at ed.gov or call 1-888-336-8930. G5 will require you to submit your resume in a PDF format only. * When the G5 system prompts you for your areas of specialization, select all that are applicable to you, but please ensure you select each of the aforementioned content areas for which you have expertise: for example, ?quality program management,? ?resource management,? ?cultural competency,? ?pre-employment transition services,? etc. Please note that submitting your resume and/or registering in G5 does not guarantee that you will be selected as a reviewer. Responsibilities * The reviews will take place over 3 to 5 consecutive days starting in early summer (specific dates to be announced). If you are selected, you will be contacted to confirm availability for the specific dates. * You will be expected: 1. to participate in a one-hour orientation webinar or telephone conference; 2. to read, review, evaluate, and score approximately 10-12 full length applications (more specialized programs may have fewer applications); 3. to participate in approximately three to four panel discussion conference calls (each several hours in length); 4. to complete written evaluations of and assign scores to applications based on the selection criteria; and 5. to make revisions of your reviews following the panel discussion, if necessary. All review materials will be submitted in the Department?s online G5 system. Payment Payment will be $250 per review day (approximately $1000-$1,250 total) after successful completion of all required tasks. In order to receive payment for your services, you must: 1. Have an active DUNS number from Dun and Bradstreet ( <https://ncre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d5a2da3c1a53350f31f65bdb3&id…> www.dnb.com); and 2. Register your DUNS number with the System for Award Management (SAM) at <https://ncre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d5a2da3c1a53350f31f65bdb3&id…> https://www.sam.gov. Reviewer Selection Potential reviewers will be contacted by the RSA team and asked for additional contact information, availability, and potential conflicts of interest. Those not selected will remain in the RSA reviewer pool for future competitions. Conflict of Interest You are not eligible to be a reviewer if you will be applying to the competition, if you will be involved in the preparation of a grant application, or if you would stand to benefit from an application in this new competition should it be funded. You are eligible, however, if you are a current or past RSA grantee and are not submitting a new application under the RSA competition. Please direct all questions to the RSA Peer Review inbox at <mailto:RSAPeerReview at ed.gov> RSAPeerReview at ed.gov. Shared by the NCRE Adminstrative Office <https://ncre.us2.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=d5a2da3c1a53350f31f65bdb3&id…> unsubscribe from this list <https://ncre.us2.list-manage.com/profile?u=d5a2da3c1a53350f31f65bdb3&id=3f9…> update subscription preferences Copyright ? NATIONAL COUNCIL ON REHABILITATION EDUCATION Dedicated to Quality Services for Persons with Disabilities through Education and Research Office Hours: Monday to Friday - 7:30am to 4:30pm PT Website: <https://ncre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d5a2da3c1a53350f31f65bdb3&id…> www.ncre.org National Council on Rehabilitation Education 1099 E. Champlain Drive, Suite A, #137 Fresno, CA 93720

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Commander Technologies Phone Number
by cjmullin225＠gmail.com 02 Jun '20

02 Jun '20

?Hi all, Jeff and others on today's call asked me to provide the number for Commander Technologies. This is the company from which the current Iowa cane can be purchased. They also sell some of the older tips with the funnel-shaped rubber tops for $1 a pop plus shipping. There number is +1 (985) 853-1831. Connor Sent from my iPhone

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Reminder regarding the O&M Conference call today
by debandjeff＠allophone.com 02 Jun '20

02 Jun '20

Hello Everyone, I just wanted to remind everyone that the O&M Conference call will be this afternoon at 4:00 pm CDT. I have received very little feedback regarding possible topics for discussion, so if you have suggestions, either e-mail them right away, or bring them to the meeting. Given this, please be giving consideration to moving to a bi-weekly meeting schedule. This would set our next meeting for the 16th of June, for example. Tonight's initial topics will be discussing ideas for remote teaching of summer programs, in particular with youth. The second topic will be in regard to ideas for keeping students engaged and motivated in the current situation. Likely at some point we may want to discuss our thoughts on the process of returning to regular teaching situations, and what percautions and methods we will utilize for our return to this environment. Jeff Zoom- Session 8 Cane Travel and O&M Specialists Tuesday, June 2 at 4:00-6:00 p.m. CDT Moderator: Jeff Altman Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm (CDT) Pasted below is the zoom participation information for your meeting which begins at 4:00 CDT. Please send your questions or topics to Jeff Altman at: debandjeff at allophone.com Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85260219187 Meeting ID: 852 6021 9187 One tap mobile +16468769923,,85260219187# US (New York) +13017158592,,85260219187# US (Germantown) 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 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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Tuesday's conference call
by debandjeff＠allophone.com 31 May '20

31 May '20

Hello Everyone, I am still looking for discussion suggestions for Tuesday's meeting. I have just two so far, further discussion of how to run youth programs remotely, and what are each of us doing to help keep students engaged and motivated? Please let me know your ideas. Jeff

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Job opportunity?
by owinm＠yahoo.com 30 May '20

30 May '20

This was posted on Facebook: Private Family located in Santa Barbara, CA is looking to build a support team for their 19-year-old son who is blind and has delayed speech and slow processing. He has no behavioral issues. The core of the support team will be an O&M Specialist who has experience with visual training therapy and speech therapy. The ideal candidate will also be experienced in physical therapy, athletic training, and be able to teach skills which facilitate independence and advance education. The candidate must have a peaceful, youthful demeanor and be looking for a long-term position. The candidate must be willing to locate to wherever the son needs to be and must be able to relocate again to accompany the son who is currently applying for college. In addition, the candidate can expect a good amount of travel beyond the home or college base. Family is aware that excellent candidates for the position may not possess all of the skills and experience noted in description above. If you have the essential skills, are flexible about relocation and travel, and are inspired by the idea of helping this young man as he grows into adulthood and beyond we?d like to hear from you. We are happy to promote continuing education for this role and more. Compensation negotiable based on experience and other relevant factors. Please reply with cover letter and resume to Robert Phillips at <Summer20Project at gmail.com>. Merry-Noel Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

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Possible topics for our next conference call
by debandjeff＠allophone.com 27 May '20

27 May '20

Hello Everyone, I would appreciate everyone making suggestions regarding our next conference call, I feel it is important that we are having these calls with a base of subjects to work from. I truly enjoy the discussions we are having, and there is no question that some great ideas are resulting from the calls, so please put your minds to helping us continue the success we are experiencing. If we are not able to have enough subjects to fill the two hour timeframe, I would then suggest we move to a call every other week, so that we maintain the quality of our discussions. Please let me know your thoughts, and most important of all, your suggestions for our next call. Thanks, Jeff

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Call out for Volunteer Blind Mentors for VRCBVI's Teen Program
by becky.keller＠dbvi.virginia.gov 27 May '20

27 May '20

Hello all, This is a follow up solicitation for volunteers to help out with our Learning Independence Feeling Empowered teen program at VRCBVI. We are looking for individuals who would be able to give up a couple hours, at the most, of your time to complete an informational interview over the phone or potentially via zoom. It would be some time in July or early August. Please let me know if you'd like to help out, and thanks in advance for your time. *Becky Keller, NOMC, COMS* *Lead 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) 371-3093 <(804)%20371-3093> becky.keller 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> "Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome." *-Arthur Ashe* **CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE** This message (including any attachments) contains information that may be confidential. Unless you are the intended recipient (or authorized to receive for the intended recipient), you may not read, print, retain, use, copy, distribute, or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received the message in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail, and destroy all copies of the original message (including any attachments).

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Today's conference call at 4:00 CDT
by debandjeff＠allophone.com 26 May '20

26 May '20

Hello Everyone, I've only received one request for discussion on today's call, so I will be asking folks for their ideas on the call, so please have some things in mind. As always we can share teaching techniques, ideas, frustrations, and just about anything that you feel is important. I'll talk with you in a little while. Jeff

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VRCBVI Virtual Training Schedule for May/June, 2020
by ebell＠pdrib.com 26 May '20

26 May '20

*** posted on behalf of Melody Rone *** Below is our upcoming schedule of virtual events - certain listings include an "ideal" audience, but all events continue to be open to anyone and free of charge. At the end of the below list of virtual training opportunities, you will find a link to the registration form which includes an expanded description of each class. As you scroll through the list of classes, you will notice that many of them vary in length. Please check out and select classes you would like to attend, then tell us about yourself near the bottom of the registration form. You will receive a confirmation email containing login / call in information for each class you select. If you have any questions about the registration process or virtual training sessions, please contact Greg Chittum at 804-371-3204 or greg.chittum at dbvi.virginia.gov <mailto:greg.chittum at dbvi.virginia.gov> . Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired Virtual Trainings - May/June, 2020 Conversations About Blindness Series (open to anyone) - Wednesdays May 20 through June 12 May 27 - The Truth About Blind Parents Raising Teenagers: Who Is Really In Charge? June 3 - Discovering Freedom with a Long White Cane June 10 - Overcoming Barriers and Exceeding Expectations VRCBVI Virtual Training Series (open to anyone) - May 18 through June 12 May 26 - Advanced iOS May 28 - Chromebook Accessibility, Part 2 (ideal for Pre-ETS students, TVIs, and parents) May 29 - Integrating Braille and Vision June 1 - Stress Management 2.0 June 2 - HTML for Beginners June 4 - The Games we Play! June 5 - Python Basics June 8 - Diabetes Meal Planning 101 June 9 - How to Make a Document Accessible June 11 - Accessing Google Suite Applications with JAWS and ChromeVox (ideal for Pre-ETS students, TVIs, and parents) June 12 - Virtual Assistance Use the following link for details and to register: VRCBVI Virtual Trainings - May/June, 2020 <https://www.formrouter.net/forms at VRCB/VirtualtrainingsMayJune.html> -- Melody L. Roane, Director Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired, Virginia Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired 401 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227 Melody.Roane at dbvi.virginia.gov <mailto:Melody.Roane at dbvi.virginia.gov> Phone: (804) 371-3323 | Fax: (804) 371-3092 Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/VDBVI> facebook.org/VDBVI LinkedIn: <https://www.linkedin.com/company/virginia-department-for-the-blind-and-visi…> linkedin.com/VDBVI <http://www.vdbvi.org/> www.vrcbvi.org NOTICE: This email (including any attachments) may include confidential information. It is intended solely for the individuals or entities to which it is addressed. If you have received this email in error, distribution or use of it is prohibited. Please notify the sender and permanently delete it from your email system. 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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Register Now: 19th Annual Rehabilitation Conference
by ebell＠pdrib.com 26 May '20

26 May '20

Registration is now open! National Blindness Professionals Certification Board presents: Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation and Education For the Blind NINETEENTH ANNUAL REHABILITATION AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY CONFERENCE First Cyber Conference Held Via Zoom Attendance Tuesday, July 14, 2020 9:00 am - 7:00 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. But this year, for the first time, all conference sessions 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, which you can sign up for <https://zoom.us/freesignup/> Here. Presentations and breakouts including: * Morning General Session filled with thought provoking and inspirational speakers * Hear from employed blind professionals on how they implement Structured Discovery in different teaching areas * Learn about technology and its place in consumer's learning * Learn about working with students who have 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 access technology. * Bring Structured Discovery alive when Face-to-Face is not an option Schedule: (Note: all times are Eastern Daylight Time) 9:00 -Conference Begins 9:00 - 12:00 -General session 1:00 - 5:00- Interactive Breakout Sessions 5:00 - 7:00 pm-Happy Hour Mix and Mingle The registration fee for this online conference is $25 for both professionals and students and entitles you to all general and breakout sessions, continuing education points, and access to the recorded conference sessions. <https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=416> Register 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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