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FW: [Announcements] a change in how some will receive their federal benefits
by Altman, Jeff 15 Apr '25

15 Apr '25

From: Servan, Carlos <carlos.servan(a)nebraska.gov> Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 8:31 AM To: NCBVI Everyone <NCBVI.Everyone(a)nebraska.gov> Subject: FW: [Announcements] a change in how some will receive their federal benefits Good morning Team: FYI and to share as appropriate. Carlos R. Serván, MPA-JD Executive Director Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Empowering Blind Individuals, Promoting Opportunities and Building Belief in the Blind From: Announcements <announcements-bounces(a)acbnebraska.org<mailto:announcements-bounces@acbnebraska.org>> On Behalf Of Jim Jirak via Announcements Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 8:22 AM To: announcements(a)acbnebraska.org<mailto:announcements@acbnebraska.org> Cc: Jim Jirak <jim(a)acbnebraska.org<mailto:jim@acbnebraska.org>> Subject: [Announcements] a change in how some will receive their federal benefits On March 25, President Trump issued another executive order related to how people receive money from the federal government. The executive order calls for the distribution of all benefits, such as Social Security benefits and tax refunds, to be issued electronically; paper checks will no longer be issued. As a result, recipients will have to have a bank account, debit card, or digital wallet. The order goes into effect on September 30, 2025. There is some nervousness about the quick six-month turn-around. There have been many employee cuts to both the SSA and IRS. Please share this information with those who still receive their benefits via mail, as it will take time to set up their accounts online. Claire Stanley, J.D. Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs American Council of the Blind (202) 599-2041 American Council of the Blind of Nebraska, Inc. PO Box 6506 Omaha NE 68106-0506 402-679-8448 https://www.acbnebraska.org/ jim(a)acbnebraska.org<mailto:jim@acbnebraska.org> Join our Facebook Group<https://www.facebook.com/groups/3044848258997407/?ref=share_group_link&mibe…>

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FW: please postFW: Connecticut Is Hiring a Teacher of Blind Students! FW: JOB OPENING: Education Consultant 1 (BESB) - Connecticut Aging and Disability Services
by braille＠nbpcb.org 11 Apr '25

11 Apr '25

FYI From: Nathanael T. Wales <ntwales(a)omsoft.com <mailto:ntwales@omsoft.com> > Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2025 10:17 PM To: 'Joanne Wilson' <wilsonjm05(a)gmail.com <mailto:wilsonjm05@gmail.com> > Subject: Connecticut Is Hiring a Teacher of Blind Students! FW: JOB OPENING: Education Consultant 1 (BESB) - Connecticut Aging and Disability Services Our agency for the blind is hiring a teacher of blind students. With all of the layoffs and buy-out offers around me, this was refreshing to see. Would you please pass this along, even to those able to pivot career? There is flexibility if an applicant is still working toward their university certificate… From: Hovanec, Alyssa [mailto:Alyssa.Hovanec@ct.gov] Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2025 12:18 PM Subject: JOB OPENING: Education Consultant 1 (BESB) - Connecticut Aging and Disability Services Good afternoon, I’m excited to share a rewarding career opportunity with the State of Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS). We are currently hiring for an Education Consultant 1 within the Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB). This role is a meaningful opportunity for dedicated professionals passionate about supporting the education and independence of students who are blind, visually impaired, or have multiple impairments. The BESB team is deeply mission-driven, working with children, families, and schools across the state to provide accessible instruction, resources, and advocacy. We are currently hiring for one position in Tolland and anticipating a vacancy in Suffield. These roles are full-time, hybrid positions with statewide travel, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM. We would greatly appreciate it if you could help spread the word by sharing this posting within your network or organization! 👉 View the full job posting here: Education Consultant 1 (BESB) – Job Opening <https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=250404&R2=3185EA&R3=001> If you have any questions or would like additional details, feel free to reach out. Thank you so much for your support in helping us connect with qualified candidates who want to make a difference. Best, Alyssa Alyssa Hovanec Human Resources Associate <https://portal.ct.gov/das> Administrative Services Phone: 860-952-2021 <mailto:alyssa.hovanec@ct.gov> alyssa.hovanec(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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Cane Walk 2025
by Michell Gip 09 Apr '25

09 Apr '25

Hello NOMCs, I hope many of you are planning to attend our NFB National Convention in New Orleans, LA.. If so, please take some time to participate in our Cane Walk. It is definitely one of the highlights of my week! What is the Cane Walk? The Cane Walk is put on by the National Organization Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC). It is an opportunity for parents or family members of blind children to learn about cane travel. They will receive a teaching cane, learning shades, and a lesson with a NOMC. Cane Walk Info (tentative) July 9, 2025, 9AM-11AM (There will only be one session this year.) Please email me at michellgip(a)gmail.com <mailto:michellgip@gmail.com> if you are interested in participating in the Cane Walk. Look forward to hearing from you soon! Kind Regards, Michell Gip

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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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