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Home Management Instructor posting
by msjenniferkennedy＠gmail.com 17 Oct '19

17 Oct '19

BLINDNESS: Learning In New Dimensions (BLIND) Inc. HOME MANAGEMENT Instructor Job Posting For 30 years, Blindness: Learning In New Dimensions (BLIND, Inc.) has provided small group instruction in the alternative techniques of blindness. Our programs are based on a positive attitude toward blindness and a belief in the normality and competency of blind people. We know that with proper training and opportunity, blind people can live full, happy, and successful lives. We work hard to create an environment that promotes active learning and collegiality where adult students can empower themselves and exceed their expectations. We are one of three training centers rooted in the philosophy of the National Federation of the Blind, and are located just blocks south of downtown Minneapolis. Successful applicants will be skilled in teaching and versed in the skills of home management, and should believe in the capabilities of blind people. Successful applicants should be passionate about teaching, excited by new challenges, and interested in working as part of a small but energetic team. Instructors undergo staff training in order to ensure that they are fully competent to teach in their subject areas, understand the experiences of students in training, and build a solid foundation in the beliefs of blind people. Therefore, we are willing to work with sighted applicants who have a solid background in specific areas, and are willing to learn and practice nonvisual skills using a blindfold. Please read on to see what fields are preferred. Both staff and student instruction is performed non-visually, with students who have any degree of remaining sight wearing blindfolds (sleepshades). Duties and Responsibilities 1. Provide individualized instruction in nonvisual alternative techniques to blind adults in all areas of home management, including but not limited to: ? food shopping and preparation ? budgeting and menu planning ? sewing, cleaning, labeling ? clothing selection, organization and care ? Technology related to the area, such as bar code scanners, Bluetooth kitchen gadgets, and cell phone applications 2. Provide instruction for up to four adult students in a classroom with two full kitchen setups. The number of students may increase during projects such as Thanksgiving dinner. This position coordinates food preparation, serving, and setup for student activities, including student small and large meals. 3. Collaborate with the Residential Coordinator to ensure students have the tools and skills to work in their apartments, and assist with apartment instruction at least once per month. 4. Develop individualized lesson plans while working within the curriculum, and update it as needed. 5. Write comprehensive monthly reports on each student describing progress made and goals for the next month. 6. Create a yearly budget for the Home Management area, and keep record of expenses to be updated no less than once per quarter. 7. Maintain and update inventory of both kitchen equipment and food supplies, including disposal of expired products. 8. Participate and assist in all center confidence building activities, including white water rafting, dogsledding, camping and other challenge recreation activities. Some activities are off-site and require overnight travel. 9. Promote the organization's progressive philosophy of blindness and positive attitudes to students, co-workers and others, and provide support and guidance to students throughout their program. 10. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: 1. Advanced skills in the area of home management 2. Willingness to undergo and successfully complete a period of paid staff blindfold training in order to learn or further develop alternative skills of blindness. 3. Ability to plan, organize and develop lessons. 4. Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work as part of a team 5. Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suites. 6. Ability to work with a variety of students, including those with multiple disabilities, ethnic background, or negative attitude. Preferred Qualifications: 1. College degree?Preference to candidates with field of study in a field of blindness or teaching family sciences/home economics related field, or 2. Experience working with the blind in an instructional setting using the structure discovery teaching model 3. National Certification in Rehabilitation Teaching for the Blind (NCRTB) holder. Position Benefits: ? Medical benefits ? Employer-contributed 403B retirement program ? Greater Minneapolis monthly transit pass ? paid attendance (including transportation, lodging and stipend) at National Federation of the Blind, state and/or national conventions ? Paid holiday leave totaling 19 days annually on average ? Accrued additional paid leave based on hours worked Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and a 1-page writing sample describing what makes the candidate unique for this position, to Jennifer Kennedy, Executive Director, at jkennedy at blindinc.org. We are looking to interview candidates before the end of 2019. Please be sure to include all materials as incomplete applications will not be considered. Contact Jennifer Kennedy via email at jkennedy at blindinc.org, or at 612-872-0100 with any questions regarding this position. Best, Jennifer Kennedy Jennifer M. Kennedy, MA, NOMCT, Executive Director Blindness: Learning In New Dimensions, (BLIND) Inc. 100 East 22nd Street Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 872-0100 jkennedy at blindinc.org

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Home Management Instructor Job Posting
by jkennedy＠blindinc.org 17 Oct '19

17 Oct '19

Good afternoon, Blindness: Learning In New Dimensions, (BLIND) Inc. is pleased to announce we are looking to add a new dynamic Home Management instructor to our team here in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As one of three National Federation of the Blind training centers, we believe with love, hope, and determination, your dreams can become reality. This is a full-time with benefits position located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Please read the attached job description for more details. Jennifer M. Kennedy, MA, NOMCT, Executive Director Blindness: Learning In New Dimensions, (BLIND) Inc. 100 East 22nd Street Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 872-0100 jkennedy at blindinc.org

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Job Posting - Rehabilitation Technology Specialist
by ebell＠pdrib.com 11 Oct '19

11 Oct '19

Rehabilitation Technology Specialist Location: Des Moines, Iowa Salary Minimum: $53,580.80 Salary Maximum: $83,075.20 Post Close Date: October 26, 2019 Job Description: This is a courtesy posting for a non-merit position. Please follow instructions in the ?To Apply? section for directions on how to apply for this position. The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking applicants for a position that will promote IDB?s mission, vision and values through providing access technology training to vocational rehabilitation clients including transition age youth. Duties and responsibilities to include the following: ? Travel statewide to provide individualized and group training to Vocational Rehabilitation clients, including transition-age youth, in the use of nonvisual access and mainstream technologies. Monitor client progress during such training, produce written reports and case notes for client files, and provide prompt notification to counselors and/or rehabilitation teachers concerning client progress and impediments to client success. ? Collaborate with Individualized Education Program teams across the state to provide appropriate Pre-Employment Transition Services to high school students. Assess the skill level of the students and assist in developing training plans to help students meet their immediate and long-term goals. Recommend and assist with the provision of accommodations as appropriate. Arrange for the loan of technology to students and provide training as needed. Serve as a resource to parents, teachers and paraprofessionals as requested. ? Complete worksite assessments and provide workplace support to clients, including transition-age youth during work-based learning experiences, to support the clients in successful employment. Gather data about a client's work site and the technology that the client will use on the job, and determine what is needed to integrate non visual access technology with technologies used at the work site. Research possible solutions to problems involved with integrating non visual access technology into the work site. Develop, test, and implement scripts to improve the use of screen access technology with programs used at the work site. Install, test, and configure hardware and software to facilitate operation with speech, refreshable braille, and/or screen enlargement systems. Obtain and review quotes for computers and nonvisual access technology to be used at a work site. Provide on-site training and telephone assistance to employers and clients regarding non visual access technology used at the work site. Troubleshoot technical problems at client work-sites involving the integration of nonvisual access technology with other programs, determine what configuration changes, repairs, and/or upgrades may be necessary, and facilitate efforts to implement needed hardware/software acquisitions or configuration changes. Produce written reports and case notes to document the work performed. ? Design, validate, and implement skills assessments and training curricula to determine a client's ability to use technology and teach all necessary technology skills. Develop and/or modify technology skills assessments to ensure the most accurate results. Based on these assessments, produce written and verbal reports concerning a client's ability to use technology (with or without non visual access software/hardware), the client's need for specialized training, and the configuration of any equipment that the client might require. Develop, maintain and evaluate curricula for effectively teaching nonvisual technology skills using the structured discovery methodology. ? Provide technology training to independent living teachers in areas such as iOS, Android, Dolphin Guide, built-in computer accessibility features and basic screen reader usage and serve as a resource to them as they provide technology training to independent living clients. When requested, provide group training to independent living clients such as through community based trainings. ? Provide technical assistance and product support to blind or low vision persons using mainstream software with nonvisual access technology. Maintain records and generate reports related to problems encountered or solved and inquiries received. To the maximum extent possible, direct blind or low vision persons to appropriate sources of technical assistance to foster long term independence of these individuals in the area of technology. ? Maintain lists of nonvisual access technology products and their vendors for blind and low vision technology users. Upon request, provide product information to consumers, family members, employers, IDB staff, and other individuals/organizations. Conduct presentations around the state on nonvisual access technology and its integration with mainstream computer programs (for example, nonvisual accessibility to the World Wide Web). Monitor trends and developments with regard to screen access software/hardware, refreshable Braille displays, screen enlargement software and hardware, personal digital assistants for the blind, and optical character recognition systems. Monitor trends and developments in mainstream information technology. Make recommendations concerning the use of these technologies to counselors, teachers, clients, other IDB staff, and other individuals/organizations. Essential functions of this position: ? Communicate effectively in person, on the phone, and in writing with clients, counselors, and the public using proper English grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. ? Communicate technical information in a manner understandable to nontechnical individuals. ? Travel regularly to clients? worksites, schools and homes. ? Utilize and teach others to use technology including smartphones, tablets and computers non-visually without the need for any visual information. ? Research and teach oneself to use new and updated technology; locating training resources as appropriate. ? Read and write contracted braille accurately in order to provide training on the use of braille notetakers, braille displays and other braille-related technology. ? Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of non-visual access technologies-including screen access software, screen enlargement technology, refreshable braille displays, braille embossers, tablets, smart phones, and video magnifiers-and make sound recommendations about which technologies should be used for specific situations and under what circumstances. ? Teach individuals and/or groups how to use specific technologies, and vary the teaching method depending on the learning style that works best for each student. ? Experience teaching blindness skills preferred. It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment. For further information, contact Helen Stevens, 515-829-7411 or helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us To Apply: Rehabilitation Technology Specialist Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services ? Human Resources Enterprise. Persons who wish to be considered for this position must submit a resume and letter of application to: Helen Stevens Education and Training Director Iowa Department for the Blind 524 4th Street Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us Phone: 515-281-1333 E-mail: information at blind.state.ia.us Iowa Department for the Blind 524 Fourth Street Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 Stay Connected with the Iowa Department for the Blind: Manage Subscriptions Help 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 From: Janice Eggers <Janice.Eggers at blind.state.ia.us> Sent: Friday, October 11, 2019 10:32 AM Subject: FW: Courtesy Copy: Job Posting - Rehabilitation Technology Specialist _____ Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your browser <https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/bulletins/2658fce> here Rehabilitation Technology Specialist Location: Des Moines, Iowa Salary Minimum: $53,580.80 Salary Maximum: $83,075.20 Post Close Date: October 26, 2019 Job Description: This is a courtesy posting for a non-merit position. Please follow instructions in the ?To Apply? section for directions on how to apply for this position. The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking applicants for a position that will promote IDB?s mission, vision and values through providing access technology training to vocational rehabilitation clients including transition age youth. Duties and responsibilities to include the following: * Travel statewide to provide individualized and group training to Vocational Rehabilitation clients, including transition-age youth, in the use of nonvisual access and mainstream technologies. Monitor client progress during such training, produce written reports and case notes for client files, and provide prompt notification to counselors and/or rehabilitation teachers concerning client progress and impediments to client success. * Collaborate with Individualized Education Program teams across the state to provide appropriate Pre-Employment Transition Services to high school students. Assess the skill level of the students and assist in developing training plans to help students meet their immediate and long-term goals. Recommend and assist with the provision of accommodations as appropriate. Arrange for the loan of technology to students and provide training as needed. Serve as a resource to parents, teachers and paraprofessionals as requested. * Complete worksite assessments and provide workplace support to clients, including transition-age youth during work-based learning experiences, to support the clients in successful employment. Gather data about a client's work site and the technology that the client will use on the job, and determine what is needed to integrate non visual access technology with technologies used at the work site. Research possible solutions to problems involved with integrating non visual access technology into the work site. Develop, test, and implement scripts to improve the use of screen access technology with programs used at the work site. Install, test, and configure hardware and software to facilitate operation with speech, refreshable braille, and/or screen enlargement systems. Obtain and review quotes for computers and nonvisual access technology to be used at a work site. Provide on-site training and telephone assistance to employers and clients regarding non visual access technology used at the work site. Troubleshoot technical problems at client work-sites involving the integration of nonvisual access technology with other programs, determine what configuration changes, repairs, and/or upgrades may be necessary, and facilitate efforts to implement needed hardware/software acquisitions or configuration changes. Produce written reports and case notes to document the work performed. * Design, validate, and implement skills assessments and training curricula to determine a client's ability to use technology and teach all necessary technology skills. Develop and/or modify technology skills assessments to ensure the most accurate results. Based on these assessments, produce written and verbal reports concerning a client's ability to use technology (with or without non visual access software/hardware), the client's need for specialized training, and the configuration of any equipment that the client might require. Develop, maintain and evaluate curricula for effectively teaching nonvisual technology skills using the structured discovery methodology. * Provide technology training to independent living teachers in areas such as iOS, Android, Dolphin Guide, built-in computer accessibility features and basic screen reader usage and serve as a resource to them as they provide technology training to independent living clients. When requested, provide group training to independent living clients such as through community based trainings. * Provide technical assistance and product support to blind or low vision persons using mainstream software with nonvisual access technology. Maintain records and generate reports related to problems encountered or solved and inquiries received. To the maximum extent possible, direct blind or low vision persons to appropriate sources of technical assistance to foster long term independence of these individuals in the area of technology. * Maintain lists of nonvisual access technology products and their vendors for blind and low vision technology users. Upon request, provide product information to consumers, family members, employers, IDB staff, and other individuals/organizations. Conduct presentations around the state on nonvisual access technology and its integration with mainstream computer programs (for example, nonvisual accessibility to the World Wide Web). Monitor trends and developments with regard to screen access software/hardware, refreshable Braille displays, screen enlargement software and hardware, personal digital assistants for the blind, and optical character recognition systems. Monitor trends and developments in mainstream information technology. Make recommendations concerning the use of these technologies to counselors, teachers, clients, other IDB staff, and other individuals/organizations. Essential functions of this position: * Communicate effectively in person, on the phone, and in writing with clients, counselors, and the public using proper English grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. * Communicate technical information in a manner understandable to nontechnical individuals. * Travel regularly to clients? worksites, schools and homes. * Utilize and teach others to use technology including smartphones, tablets and computers non-visually without the need for any visual information. * Research and teach oneself to use new and updated technology; locating training resources as appropriate. * Read and write contracted braille accurately in order to provide training on the use of braille notetakers, braille displays and other braille-related technology. * Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of non-visual access technologies-including screen access software, screen enlargement technology, refreshable braille displays, braille embossers, tablets, smart phones, and video magnifiers-and make sound recommendations about which technologies should be used for specific situations and under what circumstances. * Teach individuals and/or groups how to use specific technologies, and vary the teaching method depending on the learning style that works best for each student. * Experience teaching blindness skills preferred. It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment. For further information, contact Helen Stevens, 515-829-7411 or helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us <mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us> To Apply: <https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/2598663/rehabilitation-tec…> Rehabilitation Technology Specialist Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services ? Human Resources Enterprise. Persons who wish to be considered for this position must submit a resume and letter of application to: Helen Stevens Education and Training Director Iowa Department for the Blind 524 4th Street Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 <mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us> helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us Phone: 515-281-1333 E-mail: <mailto:information at blind.state.ia.us> information at blind.state.ia.us Iowa Department for the Blind 524 Fourth Street Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 Stay Connected with the Iowa Department for the Blind: <https://www.facebook.com/idbonline/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> <https://twitter.com/idbonline?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> <https://blind.iowa.gov/newsroom/blogs?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelive…> <https://www.youtube.com/user/IDBonline?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdeliv…> <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/subscriber/topics?qsp=IACIO_30> Manage Subscriptions <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/subscriber/edit?preferences=t…> Help <https://subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com/> <https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/bulletins/2658fce?reqfrom=sh…>

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Job Posting - Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher
by ebell＠pdrib.com 10 Oct '19

10 Oct '19

Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your browser <https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/bulletins/2655939> here <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/IACIO/2017/02/1217…> Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher Location: Des Moines, Iowa Salary Minimum: $49,691.20 Salary Maximum: $75,691.20 Post Close Date: October 20, 2019 Job Description: This is a courtesy posting for a non-merit position. Please follow instructions in the ?To Apply? section for directions on how to apply for this position. The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking applicants for a position that will promote IDB?s mission, vision and values through providing blindness-skills training to vocational rehabilitation clients throughout the state. A significant portion of this position will include teaching young adults. Duties and responsibilities to include the following: * Teach blindness skills, including but not limited to braille, cane travel, home and personal management, and basic technology usage, to vocational rehabilitation clients, individually and in groups, including pre-employment transition services for clients and potentially eligible students ages 14-21. * Provide regular written reports documenting training, and communicate regularly with vocational rehabilitation counselors regarding client progress and concerns. * Evaluate the skill level and training needs of vocational rehabilitation clients and potentially eligible students. * Provide reports documenting strengths, weaknesses and training recommendations to clients, counselors and IEP teams as appropriate. * Assist in developing and implementing group trainings for vocational rehabilitation clients and potentially eligible students such as transition weekend retreats. * Assist in developing assessments and training curricula for use with clients. * Assist in developing and provide training to service providers including paraprofessionals, in working with blind persons in a manner that supports skill development and fosters independence. Essential functions of this position: * Communicate effectively in person, on the phone, and in writing with clients, counselors, and the public using proper English grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. * Read, write, and teach contracted braille. * Independently travel using the long white cane under sleep shades and teach skills to clients. * Promote a positive philosophy of blindness including that blind persons can be as proficient as their sighted counterparts * Experience teaching blindness skills preferred. It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment. For further information, contact Helen Stevens, 515-829-7411 or helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us <mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us> To Apply: <https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/2598131/vocational-rehabil…> Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services ? Human Resources Enterprise. Persons who wish to be considered for this position must submit a resume and letter of application to: Helen Stevens Education and Training Director Iowa Department for the Blind 524 4th Street Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 <mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us> helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/IACIO/2017/02/1217…> Phone: 515-281-1333 E-mail: <mailto:information at blind.state.ia.us> information at blind.state.ia.us Iowa Department for the Blind 524 Fourth Street Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 Stay Connected with the Iowa Department for the Blind: <https://www.facebook.com/idbonline/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> <https://twitter.com/idbonline?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> <https://blind.iowa.gov/newsroom/blogs?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelive…> <https://www.youtube.com/user/IDBonline?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdeliv…> <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/subscriber/topics?qsp=IACIO_30> Manage Subscriptions <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/subscriber/edit?preferences=t…> Help <https://subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com/> <https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/bulletins/2655939?reqfrom=sh…> 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 From: Janice Eggers <Janice.Eggers at blind.state.ia.us> Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2019 11:12 AM Subject: FW: Courtesy Copy: Job Posting - Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher This is a courtesy copy of an email bulletin sent by Janice Eggers - DFB. This bulletin was sent to the following groups of people: Subscribers of DFB_JobPostings (628 recipients) _____ Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your browser <https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/bulletins/2655939> here Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher Location: Des Moines, Iowa Salary Minimum: $49,691.20 Salary Maximum: $75,691.20 Post Close Date: October 20, 2019 Job Description: This is a courtesy posting for a non-merit position. Please follow instructions in the ?To Apply? section for directions on how to apply for this position. The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking applicants for a position that will promote IDB?s mission, vision and values through providing blindness-skills training to vocational rehabilitation clients throughout the state. A significant portion of this position will include teaching young adults. Duties and responsibilities to include the following: * Teach blindness skills, including but not limited to braille, cane travel, home and personal management, and basic technology usage, to vocational rehabilitation clients, individually and in groups, including pre-employment transition services for clients and potentially eligible students ages 14-21. * Provide regular written reports documenting training, and communicate regularly with vocational rehabilitation counselors regarding client progress and concerns. * Evaluate the skill level and training needs of vocational rehabilitation clients and potentially eligible students. * Provide reports documenting strengths, weaknesses and training recommendations to clients, counselors and IEP teams as appropriate. * Assist in developing and implementing group trainings for vocational rehabilitation clients and potentially eligible students such as transition weekend retreats. * Assist in developing assessments and training curricula for use with clients. * Assist in developing and provide training to service providers including paraprofessionals, in working with blind persons in a manner that supports skill development and fosters independence. Essential functions of this position: * Communicate effectively in person, on the phone, and in writing with clients, counselors, and the public using proper English grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. * Read, write, and teach contracted braille. * Independently travel using the long white cane under sleep shades and teach skills to clients. * Promote a positive philosophy of blindness including that blind persons can be as proficient as their sighted counterparts * Experience teaching blindness skills preferred. It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment. For further information, contact Helen Stevens, 515-829-7411 or helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us <mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us> To Apply: <https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/2598131/vocational-rehabil…> Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services ? Human Resources Enterprise. Persons who wish to be considered for this position must submit a resume and letter of application to: Helen Stevens Education and Training Director Iowa Department for the Blind 524 4th Street Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 <mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us> helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us Phone: 515-281-1333 E-mail: <mailto:information at blind.state.ia.us> information at blind.state.ia.us Iowa Department for the Blind 524 Fourth Street Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 Stay Connected with the Iowa Department for the Blind: <https://www.facebook.com/idbonline/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> <https://twitter.com/idbonline?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> <https://blind.iowa.gov/newsroom/blogs?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelive…> <https://www.youtube.com/user/IDBonline?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdeliv…> <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/subscriber/topics?qsp=IACIO_30> Manage Subscriptions <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/subscriber/edit?preferences=t…> Help <https://subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com/> <https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/bulletins/2655939?reqfrom=sh…>

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FW: Vacancy Notice - Part Time Orientation Counselor I
by jeff.altman＠nebraska.gov 08 Oct '19

08 Oct '19

From: King, Alyssa <Alyssa.King at nebraska.gov> Sent: Tuesday, October 8, 2019 7:49 AM To: NCBVI Everyone <NCBVI.Everyone at nebraska.gov> Subject: Vacancy Notice - Part Time Orientation Counselor I Hello, The following position has been posted and is available for application: Part time Orientation Counselor I Closes - 10/14/2019 For more information, click HERE <https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nebraska/jobs/2594575/part-time-orie…> *if the link doesn't work, copy the link into a different web browser It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess, including your current position. Information contained in a resume will not be considered in lieu of the formal application. AS Personnel will reject your application if it is not complete 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. Thank you, Alyssa King, C.L.S.S.Y.B. HR Generalist | Human Resources Nebraska Department of Administrative Services 1526 K Street, Suite 150 Lincoln, NE 68508 OFFICE 402-417-3396 | FAX 402-742-8361 Alyssa.King at nebraska.gov<mailto:Alyssa.King at nebraska.gov> "Treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically, and creating a culture where the customer is always the priority."

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Scholarships are now available: Louisiana Tech University
by ebell＠pdrib.com 08 Oct '19

08 Oct '19

New Opportunities for Careers in Rehabilitation of the Blind Scholarships are now available! Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness Louisiana Tech University Structured Discovery Cane Travel (SDCT) and Structured Discovery Rehabilitation have been demonstrated to be among the most innovative and effective forms of rehabilitation training for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Louisiana Tech University has operated its Orientation and Mobility program on this model successfully for 21 years, with upwards of 95% successful employment and employer satisfaction rates. Scholarships are now available for qualified individuals seeking one of the following degree paths: * Master of Arts in Counseling/Guidance with Concentration in Orientation and Mobility. * Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance with Concentration in Rehabilitation Teaching for the Blind Why me? * The field of educating and rehabilitating children and adults who are blind is deeply rewarding and life-changing. * The job market is wide open; currently, we receive four times the number of employer requests than we have graduates to provide. * Training occurs on campus in Ruston, Louisiana, and can be completed in as little as one year. * No prior background or experience in blindness is necessary-we'll teach you everything you need to know. * Scholarships are provided on a competitive basis to qualified persons and can cover costs for attending the university. * Scholarships also support travel to conferences, trainings, and field-based experiences at Structured Discovery training programs. Who can Apply? Individuals must already possess a Bachelor's (B.A.) degree from an accredited university, have a grade point average of 2.5 and obtain a minimum of 287 (Verbal and Quantitative) on the Graduate Records Examination (GRE). Individuals must also be willing to attend courses on campus in Ruston, Louisiana on a full-time basis. What's the Catch? * Payback through service is required. Agreement to receive scholarship funding requires commitment for you to work in the field of rehabilitation for two years for each year of scholarship support you obtain. * Scholarships cover at least tuition and fees but may cover living and travel costs as well. * You have to move to Ruston, work hard, study harder, and have the heart to be an O&M or Rehabilitation Teacher of blind persons. Where do I get started? * For program details, visit: <http://www.pdrib.com> www.pdrib.com * Send an email for more information to: <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> ebell at latech.edu or call Edward Bell to discuss your application: 318-257-4554 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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Fwd: Public Job Announcement - USOR #21377
by yadiel.sotomayor＠gmail.com 02 Oct '19

02 Oct '19

We are looking for a talented, dedicated, and and hard working NOMC. Utah is a great place to work. Please spread the word Yadiel Begin forwarded message: From: Yadiel sotomayor <ysotomayor at utah.gov> Date: October 2, 2019 at 07:46:19 MDT To: yadiel.sotomayor at gmail.com Subject: FW: Public Job Announcement - USOR #21377 ? ubject: Public Job Announcement - USOR #21377 Working Title: Orientation and Mobility Teacher Job Title: Sensory Impairment Specialist II Location: DSBVI - Salt Lake City Supervised by: Adam Rushforth Requisition #: 21377 Closes: Tue. 10/08/19 11:59 PM Mountain Time Details: Full time Schedule B - Career Service + Benefits Salary: $18.16 - $30.42 Hourly DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees. Apply online at: http://statejobs.utah.gov/jobseeker/ -- Lisa Smith Human Resource Analyst II Utah Department of Human Resource Management Field Office - Workforce Services 140 East 300 South | Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Phone: 801-526-4353 | Fax: 801-521-4448 lsmith at utah.gov

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Touch of Genius, $10,000 award for innovation!
by ebell＠pdrib.com 19 Sep '19

19 Sep '19

2020_Touch of Genius Flyer_9.11.2019 (002).pdf Louis Braille Profile Have you developed an innovative and accessible product? We're now accepting applications for The 2020 Louis Braille Touch of Genius Award. list of 3 items . Professional or education software and apps . Gaming software or apps that promote tactile & braille learning . Braille or tactile-related hardware list end Project must demonstrate some aspect of tactile literacy for blind persons and promote braille literacy or access to information. Download the application and details at www.touchofgeniusprize.org <http://www.touchofgeniusprize.org> or contact us at tmcbride@ nbp.org. Application deadline is January 10, 2020 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 <mailto: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 From: Tess McBride <tmcbride at nbp.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 10:54 AM To: Edward Bell <ebell at pdrib.com> Subject: RE: Touch of Genius, $10,000 award for innovation! Good morning Edward, Attached to this email is the updated Touch of Genius folder which is Jaws friendly, we will be sending out another mass email and will include the correct year along with this flyer. Thank you for letting us know about the issue, we updated a flyer from last year that was Jaws friendly and for some reason it wasn't so anymore, so we were not aware before we sent it out. Thanks! Tess McBride Executive Assistant National Braille Press 88 Saint Stephen St. Boston, MA 02115 617-425-2412 (w) 801-941-7070 (m) From: Edward Bell [mailto:ebell at pdrib.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 10:55 AM To: Tess McBride <tmcbride at nbp.org> Cc: Brian Mac Donald <bmacdonald at nbp.org> Subject: RE: Touch of Genius, $10,000 award for innovation! Hey Tess, Okay, I did not get this. Two things you need to know: 1. The email says ". is quickly approaching, on January 10th!" Is January 10 the deadline for applications? If so, it should say that January 10 is the deadline for applications and be sure to put 2020. When I first saw January 10, I thought this was the old flyer from 2018. 2. The attached PDF flyer is not accessible to a blind person using Jaws. It says it is a flyer but none of the information is readable. It may be fine to put all the information in the body of the email, but you will get some folks mad if the attachment is not accessible. Let me know if I can help. 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 <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> www.pdrib.com <http://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 From: Tess McBride <tmcbride at nbp.org <mailto:tmcbride at nbp.org> > Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 9:38 AM To: Edward Bell <ebell at pdrib.com <mailto:ebell at pdrib.com> > Subject: FW: Touch of Genius, $10,000 award for innovation! Here is the initial email that was sent out, it looks like we had a second email for you and that's the one it went to so I apologize about that. From: Tess McBride Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2019 1:45 PM Cc: Brian Mac Donald <bmacdonald at nbp.org <mailto:bmacdonald at nbp.org> > Subject: Touch of Genius, $10,000 award for innovation! Dear Friends and Colleagues, National Braille Press's Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation is quickly approaching, on January 10th! Please see the attached flyer and help us spread the word. The Touch of Genius Prize was developed to inspire entrepreneurs, educators or inventors to continue the promotion of braille and tactile literacy for blind and deafblind people worldwide. This prize can be granted for innovative and accessible computer software applications, tactile hardware, or curriculum that promotes braille and/or tactile literacy. NBP encourages all applicants to think outside the box to what can be used to help improve the lives of blind people. The winner of this prize will receive up to $10,000, which will help them to continue to innovate in the fields of technology and education for blind people. Frank Gibney and the Gibney Family Foundation, helped fund and establish this award in 2007, inspiring people to go beyond what was thought possible. Full application details and more information can be found at www.touchofgeniusprize.org <http://www.touchofgeniusprize.org> . All questions can be directed to my email, tmcbride at nbp.org <mailto:tmcbride at nbp.org> . Thank you for your support! Tess McBride Executive Assistant National Braille Press 88 Saint Stephen St. Boston, MA 02115 617-425-2412 (w)

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FW: Vacancy Notice - Case Aid (Part-Time)
by jeff.altman＠nebraska.gov 19 Sep '19

19 Sep '19

From: King, Alyssa <Alyssa.King at nebraska.gov> Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 9:38 AM To: NCBVI Everyone <NCBVI.Everyone at nebraska.gov> Subject: Vacancy Notice - Case Aid (Part-Time) Hello, The following position is being posted and available for application: Case Aide Closes - 9/27/2019 For more information, click HERE<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nebraska/jobs/2575159/part-time-case…> *if the link doesn't work, copy the link into a different web browser It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess, including your current position. Information contained in a resume will not be considered in lieu of the formal application. AS Personnel will reject your application if it is not complete 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. Thank you, Alyssa King, C.L.S.S.Y.B. HR Generalist | Human Resources Nebraska Department of Administrative Services 1526 K Street, Suite 150 Lincoln, NE 68508 OFFICE 402-417-3396 | FAX 402-742-8361 Alyssa.King at nebraska.gov<mailto:Alyssa.King at nebraska.gov> "Treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically, and creating a culture where the customer is always the priority."

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FW: Vacancy Notice - Home Management Instructor
by jeff.altman＠nebraska.gov 17 Sep '19

17 Sep '19

From: King, Alyssa <Alyssa.King at nebraska.gov> Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 9:33 AM To: NCBVI Everyone <NCBVI.Everyone at nebraska.gov> Subject: Vacancy Notice - Home Management Instructor Hello, The following position is being posted and available for application: Home Management Instructor Closes - 10/1/2019 For more information, click HERE<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nebraska/jobs/2573882/home-managemen…> *if the link doesn't work, copy the link into a different web browser It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess, including your current position. Information contained in a resume will not be considered in lieu of the formal application. AS Personnel will reject your application if it is not complete 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. Thank you, Alyssa King, C.L.S.S.Y.B. HR Generalist | Human Resources Nebraska Department of Administrative Services 1526 K Street, Suite 150 Lincoln, NE 68508 OFFICE 402-417-3396 | FAX 402-742-8361 Alyssa.King at nebraska.gov<mailto:Alyssa.King at nebraska.gov> "Treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically, and creating a culture where the customer is always the priority."

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