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Save the Date!
by admin＠nbpcb.org 01 Apr '25

01 Apr '25

Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation and Education for the Blind 24th Annual Rehabilitation and Orientation & Mobility Conference July 8, 2025 New Orleans Marriott 555 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70130 888-236-2427 Come participate in the 2025 national conference focused on Structured Discovery methodology and education for the blind. Presentations and breakout sessions will cover the following: * Insights on vocational rehabilitation from professionals and students in the field. * Learn about how to apply Structured Discovery best practices in all areas of rehabilitation training and education * Networking, professional partnerships, and recruitment in the field of non-visual training and promotion of Structured Discovery teaching. * More topics and agenda items to come! Schedule 7:30 am to 8:30 am - Registration 8:30 am - Conference Begins 8:30 am - 12:00 pm - General Session 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Lunch 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Breakout Sessions 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Mix & Mingle Reception for Rehabilitation Professionals Registration is now open at nbpcb.org Registration is $100 before June 15, $115 after that date. Please direct questions to conference co-chairs Joni Martinez and/or Colin Wong Martinez.joni(a)gmail.com <mailto:Martinez.joni@gmail.com> s.colin.wong(a)gmail.com Sponsors National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB) and the Professional Development & Research Institute on Blindness (PDRIB, Louisiana Tech University.

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SD Education Training April 8th *Registration Required*
by jimorris0116＠gmail.com 31 Mar '25

31 Mar '25

***Deadline to register April 6th, 2025***** Structure Discovery Professionals Educational Trainings As part of 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 4 on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, at 8PM EST Topic: Deaf/Blind Presenters: Trae Shaw Link to register: https://nbpcb.org/guestreg 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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FW: [Rehab] Join us for a critical advocacy training session
by admin＠nbpcb.org 25 Mar '25

25 Mar '25

FYI Subject: [Rehab] Join us for a critical advocacy training session Hello Blindness professionals, Are you wondering how recent federal changes will impact services for blind= Americans? Do you have concerns about the outlook for jobs within the blindness servic= es field? Do you want to know how to educate yourself and your consumers? Are you concerned that you have the right to advocate without crossing prof= essional boundaries? Then you won't want to miss the National Federation of the Blind Policy and= Advocacy training for the National Association of Blind Rehabilitation Pro= fessionals division. The National Federation of the Blind Advocacy and Policy department will pr= ovide a review of the various policy letters issued by President Riccobono = over the past couple of weeks. These letters include: Letter Regarding Texas v. Kennedy Lawsuit (March 4, 2025) Letter Regarding Expiration of Medicare Telehealth Benefits (March 5, 2025) Letter Regarding Executive Order Directing the Elimination of the Institute= of Museum and Library Services (March 19, 2025) Letter Regarding Executive Order Directing the Closure of the Department of= Education (March 25, 2025) Letter Regarding Social Security Administration Downsizing (not yet availab= le) All of these letters will be posted on our website at https://nfb.org/progr= ams-services/advocacy/policy-statements Please bring your questions. Together we will stand as the proud division of the National Federation of = the Blind The transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind people. The Zoom call will take place on Thursday, April 10, at 8:00 p.m. eastern t= in. The zoom information is below: Join Zoom Meeting https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99601196173 Meeting ID: 996 0119 6173 --- One tap mobile +13017158592,99601196173# US (Washington DC) 13126266799,99601196173# US +(Chicago) Amy Porterfield, She/Her President, Saavi Services for the blind 520-795-1331 EXT 321 aporterfield(a)saavi.us<mailto:aporterfield@saavi.us> www.saavi.us<http://www.saavi.us/> Expect More, Achieve More, Become mor _______________________________________________ Rehab mailing list Rehab(a)nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/rehab_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Rehab: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/rehab_nfbnet.org/ebell%40pdrib.com

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Information About Recertification
by admin＠nbpcb.org 25 Mar '25

25 Mar '25

Hello, Attached is the list of categories of activities that you can use in order to recertify for NOMC, NCRTB, and NCATB. I have also attached a spreadsheet and an explanation on how you can use it to help you keep track of your continuing education hours. Note that you have to earn 10 hours of ethics and that you can no longer use reading our code of conduct as any part of this requirement. These documents will also be sent to you several months before your certification is set to expire, but I wanted to be sure that everyone has information as you engage in trainings and activities as part of your professional and volunteer efforts. Let us know if you have any questions. Best, 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

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Independence market
by Jane Lansaw 24 Mar '25

24 Mar '25

Greetings list, Is anybody else out there having trouble ordering from independence market as a state agency or blindness organization? Everybody at my work knows I am a federation-ist and think that I will know somebody to have some kind of pull to get information better. Of course I don’t have any more influence than any other member. The problem is we order products, never get any verification that the order has been received, never get updates and when our rehab tech calls to follow up, talks to people who don’t really seem to know if they received a request or a purchase order or not. People inside my agency are beginning to make choices about ordering equipment from other vendors even if the client would prefer an item specifically from independence market just because it is so hard to get information or to get the equipment we bought. I know we have a lot of volunteers working at the Natl center, but I was hoping that independence market might be some actual paid, trained people who are doing this job. Informed choice is very important to us , to you and me as instructors and to attentive instructors in the state of Oklahoma. I would hate to have people miss out on their informed choice just because their counselor/rehab teacher/O&m is struggling to communicate with independence market. Any advice out there? Jane Lansaw NOMC Sent from my iPhone

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Structure Discovery Disibility Training
by jimorris0116＠gmail.com 13 Mar '25

13 Mar '25

Structure Discovery Professionals Educational Trainings As part of 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 4 on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, at 8PM EST Topic: Deaf/Blind Presenters: Trae Shaw Link to register: https://nbpcb.org/guestreg 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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Structure Discovery Disibility Training session 3 Registration Required
by jimorris0116＠gmail.com 06 Mar '25

06 Mar '25

***Deadline to Register March 10th, 2025 5PM EST**** Structure Discovery Professionals Educational Trainings As part of 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 3 on Tuesday March 11th, 2025, at 8PM EST Topic: Individuals in Wheelchairs Presenters: Desmond Jackson and Jane Lansaw Link to Register: https://nbpcb.org/guestreg Training session 4 on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, at 8PM EST Topic: Deaf/Blind Presenters: Trae Shaw 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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Recruitment Information Training
by jimorris0116＠gmail.com 20 Feb '25

20 Feb '25

***Final Reminder to Register*** Are you a promoter of the importance and impact of blindness skills? Do you have an interest in helping recruit others into the world of teaching for the blind? If this is you, join us to learn about how you can help spread the word!! When: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 8:00pm ET Where: Zoom, link to be provided upon registration The NBPCB Recruitment Committee will be offering a virtual session with information about how you can help with our recruiting efforts. We will discuss our plans for the future, recruitment strategies, and where to find available materials. Come join us to learn more. To Register, visit: https://latech.zoom.us/meeting/register/dK0IBunATXqSVYNzxrTDQA See you there! Warm Regards, Jimmy Morris MA, NOMCT

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Structure Discovery Training session 3
by jimorris0116＠gmail.com 13 Feb '25

13 Feb '25

Structure Discovery Professionals Educational Trainings As part of 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 3 on Tuesday March 11th, 2025, at 8PM EST Topic: Individuals in Wheelchairs Presenters: Desmond Jackson and Jane Lansaw Link to Register: https://nbpcb.org/guestreg Training session 4 on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, at 8PM EST Topic: Deaf/Blind Presenters: Trae Shaw 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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Recruitment Information Training
by jimorris0116＠gmail.com 11 Feb '25

11 Feb '25

Are you a promoter of the importance and impact of blindness skills? Do you have an interest in helping recruit others into the world of teaching for the blind? If this is you, join us to learn about how you can help spread the word!! When: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 8:00pm ET Where: Zoom, link to be provided upon registration The NBPCB Recruitment Committee will be offering a virtual session with information about how you can help with our recruiting efforts. We will discuss our plans for the future, recruitment strategies, and where to find available materials. Come join us to learn more. To Register, visit: https://latech.zoom.us/meeting/register/dK0IBunATXqSVYNzxrTDQA See you there! Warm Regards, Jimmy Morris MA, NOMCT

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