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Webinar on CVI
by conchita.hernandez＠maryland.gov 10 Jun '19

10 Jun '19

Check out our last webinar of the school year. Our third installment focused on CVI: The CVI Communication Matrix Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/1722b7bf6cc43723d746f627e8486654 This webinar will cover cortical visual impairment (CVI) and the communication matrix along with other strategies to use with students with CVI. This is the 3rd webinar on CVI. Paige Bradford is a doctoral candidate at The George Washington University pursuing an Ed.D. in special education. Paige's work focuses on inclusion for students with complex learning needs. She currently works as a special education teacher for the Arlington Public Schools and has a background in deaf-blindness and cortical visual impairment (CVI). -- Conchita Hernandez Statewide Low Incidence Specialist (Blind and Low Vision) Maryland State Department of Education Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services 200 W. Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201-2595 410-767-0812 office 410-333-8165 fax conchita.hernandez at maryland.gov Click here < http://www.doit.state.md.us/selectsurvey/TakeSurvey.aspx?agencycode=MSDE&Su… > to complete a three question customer experience survey.

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call for international TVI and O&M volunteer - ETI Lebanon
by ebell＠pdrib.com 08 Jun '19

08 Jun '19

Empowerment Through Integration (ETI) is a 501(c)3 certified non-profit that is changing the narrative surrounding disability both for blind and sighted youth. We create integrated, supportive spaces with life skills training, emotional support, and community service opportunities.?Through these integrated spaces, they are able to break down internal and external barriers surrounding views on ability in order to create positive change in society.?Our?ultimate goal is to enable society to understand that inclusion of all is a value for all. ETI is currently looking for Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialists or TVI (Teachers of the Vision Impaired) to volunteer as Curriculum Developer and Instructor for ETI Empowerment Programs executed in Lebanon. Volunteer Curriculum Developer and Instructor will be responsible for the design and organization of our specialized Life Skills Programs? curricula as well as leading the training of ETI?s team in Lebanon during the summer of 2019. Volunteer Curriculum Developer and Instructor will be required to travel to Lebanon to train our team of eager, hard-working ETI volunteers on the ground as well as implement our Life Skills Intensive program in Lebanon. RESPONSIBILITIES * Design and revise ETI curricula and training materials associated with Empowerment Programs (EP) for youth with visual impairment, their families and volunteers; * Lead the training of ETI team in Lebanon (on-site) for the implementation of volunteer training program, life skills programs and family workshop in the summer of 2019; * Collaborate with ETI Lebanon team members with localizing and tailoring EP curricula according to local socio-cultural context and participants? needs; * Support local ETI life skills trainers? in determining each participants? capabilities and needs in the areas of Orientation & Mobility (O&M), Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Social Literacy and recommend goals and objectives for future programming of individual students; * Participate on weekly ETI's team meetings (phone calls, Skype, etc) * Check email account daily and respond to emails in a timely manner * Report to ETI Lebanon Country Director POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Volunteer Curriculum Developer and Instructor need to be comfortable working as part of a team, lead development and revision of ETI specialized life skills curricula and be available for travel to Lebanon to support our summer programs between June 23rd and July 19th 2019 (4 weeks). Education/Experience Requirements: * Master?s degree (preferred) or Bachelor?s degree in Orientation and Mobility from an accredited university which meets the ACVREP 13 core domain areas * 1-3 years of experience in the field of blindness * Comprehensive knowledge on the latest trends impacting the blind and low vision community as well as a general understanding of the blindness community * Demonstrates knowledge of specialized assessment, instruction, interventions, and modifications for individual visually impaired students * Demonstrates effective skills related to instructing paraprofessionals, other staff, and teachers in the effective use of specialized equipment, communication, and modifications or accommodations for students with visual impairment * Comprehensive knowledge of characteristics of individuals with vision impairments and other disabilities to include developmental, cognitive and socio-cultural influences * The ability to recognize and respond to individual student differences * The ability to work in a collaborative and cooperative manner with volunteers and ETI staff * Excellent interpersonal skills with attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, and ability to handle confidential material * Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks Graduate degrees in Orientation & Mobility (O&M), or dual certification O&M and TVI, with (2-year minimum) experience in program development (including O&M) for blind youth, and experience working with volunteers and teaching abroad are strongly preferred. TO APPLY Interested candidates should submit a resume to ETI USA Program Director, Anna Barbosa, at abarbosa at etivision.org <mailto:abarbosa at etivision.org> ETI will cover the costs associated with housing and airfare (roundtrip) for the duration of the program in the summer of 2019 (4 weeks). Volunteer will be responsible for costs associated with transportation on the ground, meals and personal expenses. For more information about ETI Empowerment Programs, please refer to our website <http://www.etivision.org> www.etivision.org and/or our social media at @ETIntegration Anna Barbosa ETI USA Program Director Empowerment Through Integration Email: abarbosa at etivision.org <mailto:abarbosa at etivision.org> Phone number (Lebanon): + 961 70 34 59 73 WhatsApp: +1 (915) 307-0924 Website: www.etivision.org <http://www.etivision.org> Facebook: @ETIntegration Instagram: ETI Rafiqi Camp

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Position Announcements - Rehabilitation Teachers - Kansas City and St. Louis
by Michael.A.StJulien＠dss.mo.gov 07 Jun '19

07 Jun '19

Good Morning, Missouri Rehabilitation is currently recruiting for Rehabilitation Teacher positions in both of our Kansas City and St. Louis-North District Offices. Please see the attachments for further details. Applicants interested in the Rehabilitation Teacher position in Kansas City may contact the District Supervisor, Rekha Nanchal, at 816-889-2850. Applicants interested in the Rehabilitation Teacher position in St. Louis may contact the District Supervisor, Lisa Randolph, at 314-264-7617. Thank you. Michael St.Julien Assistant Deputy Director Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind 573-751-4989 (Office) 573-680-4074 (Cell) 573-751-4984 (Fax) michael.a.stjulien at dss.mo.gov<mailto:michael.a.stjulien at dss.mo.gov> "This communication is being transmitted by the Department of Social Services (DSS), and is confidential, privileged, and intended only for the use of the recipient named above. If you are not the intended recipient, unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this in error, please notify the sender and destroy the material received."

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Requesting contact from the members of the NOMCT Committee
by debandjeff＠allophone.com 03 Jun '19

03 Jun '19

Dear NOMCT Committee Member, I want to thank all of you for gbeing willing to serve on the NOMCT Committee, and I am looking forward to seeing all of you at our National convention coming up next month. Although it is short notice, I am hoping we can arrange to meet as a committee during the convention, and that we can all find a time to meet, perhaps in the afternoon following the Cane Walk on Monday, July 8th. Please e-mail me in the next couple of days, with some possible times that will fit your schedule. As a reminder of who has been appointed to the NOMCT Committee, please see the list below. Thank you, Jeff Altman MA NOMCT CVRCB Roland Allen, Louisiana Ronald Brown, Indiana Shelford Cantan, Hawaii Joanne Gabias, Arizona Michelle Gip, Minnesota Robert Hobson, Minnesota Jennifer Kennedy, Utah Ernesto Lucca, Colorado Joni Martinez, Texas Adelmo Vigil, New Mexico Robert Wilkerson, New Mexico Colin Wong, Arizona

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Webinars this week
by conchita.hernandez＠maryland.gov 03 Jun '19

03 Jun '19

Check out our webinars this week Tuesday June 4, 3pm EST, Quality Assessments - LMAs and FVAs. Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/fcab9d10a9a0863466858a512be5123a Wednesday June 5, 3pm, EST, Charge Syndrome. Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/65199833ffb53afcdc2040ba88984b7b Please remember: ? All webinars are recorded and uploaded to the MSB YouTube channel. Feel free to subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCaTTXax5a1I42lz9CTQj7Q ? If you cannot make the date, you can still register for the course as you will receive an email as soon as it is posted with a link ? If anyone need help with registration please feel free to reach out to me as for some reason the captcha works with screen readers sometimes. Check out all future webinars and events in Maryland on the TVI Portal: TVI portal: https://sites.google.com/view/tviportalmaryland/calendar -- Conchita Hernandez Statewide Low Incidence Specialist (Blind and Low Vision) Maryland State Department of Education Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services 200 W. Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201-2595 410-767-0812 office 410-333-8165 fax conchita.hernandez at maryland.gov Click here < http://www.doit.state.md.us/selectsurvey/TakeSurvey.aspx?agencycode=MSDE&Su… > to complete a three question customer experience survey.

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Job listing in Washington State
by jeff.altman＠nebraska.gov 30 May '19

30 May '19

From: Cox, Kristina (DSB) Sent: Friday, April 5, 2019 3:54 PM Subject: Orientation and Training Center (OTC) Administrator (WMS 2) Importance: High Hello, All DSB: Please spread far and wide, we are recruiting for an Orientation and Training Center Administrator<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/2402124/orientation-…> in the DSB Seattle Office. The goal of the Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) is to assist in the stable employment of Blind, Deaf Blind and Low Vision clients. The purpose of the Orientation and Training Center (OTC) Administrator is to manage the programs and participant activity performed by the agency with residential and commuting students located in the Orientation and Training Center (OTC) in the Seattle area. The position is a leadership role that is responsible for a multi-disciplinary team along with managing a budget of over $1 million dollars. The funds provide a number of services that include assessments, adjustment to blindness, self-advocacy, adaptive skills of living, and vocational training services that serve 60-100 Washington State residents who are blind, low vision, or deaf blind. The ability to provide these services fulfills the agency's mission of "Inclusion, Independence, and Economic Vitality for individuals with visual disabilities. Qualifications Required: Bachelor's Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Counseling, Public or Business Administration, Adult Education, or related field required; OR Six (6) years' experience in public administration and/or developing and managing adult educational training programs AND Expert knowledge of current rehabilitation teaching practices Special Requirement: * Must pass Criminal Justice Records Check Preferred/Desired: * Masters' Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Rehabilitation Teaching, Public or Business Administration, Adult Education, or a related field * Work experience with a range of people with disabilities * Experience in: * Job readiness/vocational training * Adaptive technologies of blindness and low vision * Work within a public Vocational Rehabilitation program * English as a Second Language (ESL) training * Managing distance learning programs * Curriculum development and course scheduling * Supervisory experience Supplemental Information Please attach the following documents, failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position: * A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position; * Current resume, detailing experience, and education; and * A list of at least three (3) professional references with current telephone numbers. By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. We celebrate our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws. Persons with a disability, who need assistance with their application or need this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.<http://www.washingtonrelay.com/> Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application, contact Lolo Florentino Arevalo at (360) 407-8074 or Lolo.arevalo at des.wa.gov<mailto:Lolo.arevalo at des.wa.gov> Thanks, Kristina Cox Executive Assistant and HR Consultant Department of Services for the Blind PO Box 40933 Olympia, WA 98504 (360) 725-383

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Adam Schabel
by widearc2000＠gmail.com 30 May '19

30 May '19

Jennifer kennedy and I are looking for Adam Shabel. If you are on the list, amigo, I have lost your phone number and I need to talk with you. Can you email me at widearc2000 at gmail.com With your new number? Sure do appreciate it. Sent from my iPhone

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Robotics and Coding Webinar
by conchita.hernandez＠maryland.gov 29 May '19

29 May '19

Hello, I wanted to make you aware of a webinar we are hosting tomorrow on Robotics and Coding. Title: Robotics and Coding Date: May 30, 3 pm EST Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/477517405a3bf25cd746f627e8486654 Learn about how robotics is being modified for blind and low vision students and what they are doing. Gina Fugate will be presenting. Gina runs two blind robotics team in Maryland. Check out our other webinars here: https://sites.google.com/view/tviportalmaryland/calendar -- Conchita Hernandez Statewide Low Incidence Specialist (Blind and Low Vision) Maryland State Department of Education Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services 200 W. Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201-2595 410-767-0812 office 410-333-8165 fax conchita.hernandez at maryland.gov Click here <http://www.doit.state.md.us/selectsurvey/TakeSurvey.aspx?agencycode=MSDE&Su…> to complete a three question customer experience survey.

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Register now: 18th Annual Blindness Rehabilitation Conference in Las Vegas, July 7th 2019
by msjenniferkennedy＠gmail.com 28 May '19

28 May '19

Registration is now open! National Blindness Professionals Certification Board presents: Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation and Education For the Blind 18th ANNUAL REHABILITATION AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY CONFERENCE Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino 3950 South Las Vegas Boulevard Las Vegas, NV 89119 Sunday, July 7, 2019 8:30 am - 7:30 pm 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. Presentations and breakouts including: * Hear from employed blind adults on how their participation in a National Federation of the Blind summer youth program contributed to their independence. * Learn tips from itinerate professionals on how to maximize instructional time. * See how fitness and confidence equal success. * 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 assistive technology. * Learn how to make the most of an interpreter. More agenda items coming soon. Schedule: 7:30 - 8:30 am-Registration 8:30 am-Conference Begins 2:00 - 5:00- Interactive Breakout Sessions 5:00 - 7:00 pm-NBPCB Awards Reception Registration Fee includes the NBPCB Awards Reception: Cost: Before June 18 - $85 for professionals; $75 for Students. After June 15 - $100 for both students and professionals Register here: <https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=378> https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=378 Visit the National Blindness Professionals Certification Board website to learn more about a career in changing lives: http://www.nbpcb.org

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Rolling ball tips
by Enrique.Mejia＠blind.state.ia.us 28 May '19

28 May '19

Good morning all. I have heard that the rolling ball cane tips on a straight cane, are better for deaf blind clients as they give more feedback. I have never worked with this or seen this before. Has anyone out there tried it? Is there any logic to this? A client tells me that this is what the Hellen Keller Center is promoting out there. Enrique Mejia, NOMC Rehabilitation Technology Specialist Iowa Department for the Blind 524 4th Street Des Moines IA 50309 Email: enrique.mejia at blind.state.ia.us<mailto:enrique.mejia at blind.state.ia.us> Phone: 515-443-3038 Visit us: www.blind.iowa.gov<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.blind.iowa.gov&c=E,…> "A proud partner in the American Job Center network" This electronic communication (including any attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communication Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. ?? 2510 - 2521, is confidential and is intended solely for the use of the individuals or entities to whom the email is addressed. If you receive this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution, copying, or storing of the email or its attachments is prohibited. Notify me immediately of the error by return email, and delete this message from your system.

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