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Job Posting - Accessible Media Specialist
by ebell＠pdrib.com 13 Mar '19

13 Mar '19

Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your browser <https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/bulletins/23661ea> here <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/IACIO/2017/02/1217…> Accessible Media Specialist Location: Des Moines, Iowa Salary Minimum: $50,980.80 Salary Maximum: $77,563.20 Post Close Date: March 26, 2019 Point of Contact: Sarah Willeford at <mailto:Sarah.Willeford at blind.state.ia.us> Sarah.Willeford at blind.state.ia.us Job Description: Applicants are strongly encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume to the online application. The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking applicants for the position of Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 2 to fill the role of Accessible Media Specialist within the Iowa Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (ILBPH). This position is responsible for providing resources, training and support in the development of accessible and alternative resources, programs and services. Duties and responsibilities to include the following: Accessibility and Alternative Formats * Reviews and ensures new library and IDB services are accessible * Works with students and educators in the use of learning management systems to assist in accessibility and access needs * Works with public, employers, schools, public librarians, organizations and other agencies in the development of accessible documents, forms and websites * Creates and assist in creating accessible documents and forms * Recommends and explains how services can be improved to serve all users through universal design and accessibility * Develops and supports the use of accessible Open Educational Resources (OERs) * Provides training in accessibility topics including; accessible documents, universal design and alternative medias to various audiences * Develops on-line and in-person trainings for library tools and accessibility tools * Develops strategies for using computer software and applications with speech and braille screen access systems to be shared with staff and patrons * Writes, edits, revises, formats and produces tutorial documents on accessibility topics in print and electronic formats * Compiles statistics and reports regarding and services as directed Reference Services for Assistive Technology * Assists library patrons and the public in the use of assistive technology, programs and applications to ensure access to information * Provides training in the use of BARD, Online Catalog and other library services * Assists staff and the public in the use of information resources and library collections; identifies types of materials available, answers questions regarding the library's collections * Manage patron accounts through the use of the library's integrated library system and applying National Library Service and library policies and procedures * Work regularly scheduled shifts at the information desks, as well as substituting as needed Makerspace and STEM Resource Development * Assist Youth Services Librarian in the development, implementation and maintenance of the library Makerspace and the development of STEM programming and resources Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in technical writing, education, computer science, or related fields and experience equal to three years of full-time work in technology, education, computer science, engineering or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting the equivalent of one year of full-time work experience, outlined above, for each year of the required education to a maximum substitution of three years. For additional information, please click on this <https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/2382478/accessible-media-s…> link to view the job description. <https://get.adobe.com/reader/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> (Download PDF reader) <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/23661ea?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: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 1:00 PM Subject: FW: Courtesy Copy: Job Posting - Accessible Media Specialist 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 (289 recipients) _____ Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your browser <https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/bulletins/23661ea> here Accessible Media Specialist Location: Des Moines, Iowa Salary Minimum: $50,980.80 Salary Maximum: $77,563.20 Post Close Date: March 26, 2019 Point of Contact: Sarah Willeford at <mailto:Sarah.Willeford at blind.state.ia.us> Sarah.Willeford at blind.state.ia.us Job Description: Applicants are strongly encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume to the online application. The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking applicants for the position of Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 2 to fill the role of Accessible Media Specialist within the Iowa Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (ILBPH). This position is responsible for providing resources, training and support in the development of accessible and alternative resources, programs and services. Duties and responsibilities to include the following: Accessibility and Alternative Formats * Reviews and ensures new library and IDB services are accessible * Works with students and educators in the use of learning management systems to assist in accessibility and access needs * Works with public, employers, schools, public librarians, organizations and other agencies in the development of accessible documents, forms and websites * Creates and assist in creating accessible documents and forms * Recommends and explains how services can be improved to serve all users through universal design and accessibility * Develops and supports the use of accessible Open Educational Resources (OERs) * Provides training in accessibility topics including; accessible documents, universal design and alternative medias to various audiences * Develops on-line and in-person trainings for library tools and accessibility tools * Develops strategies for using computer software and applications with speech and braille screen access systems to be shared with staff and patrons * Writes, edits, revises, formats and produces tutorial documents on accessibility topics in print and electronic formats * Compiles statistics and reports regarding and services as directed Reference Services for Assistive Technology * Assists library patrons and the public in the use of assistive technology, programs and applications to ensure access to information * Provides training in the use of BARD, Online Catalog and other library services * Assists staff and the public in the use of information resources and library collections; identifies types of materials available, answers questions regarding the library's collections * Manage patron accounts through the use of the library's integrated library system and applying National Library Service and library policies and procedures * Work regularly scheduled shifts at the information desks, as well as substituting as needed Makerspace and STEM Resource Development * Assist Youth Services Librarian in the development, implementation and maintenance of the library Makerspace and the development of STEM programming and resources Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in technical writing, education, computer science, or related fields and experience equal to three years of full-time work in technology, education, computer science, engineering or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting the equivalent of one year of full-time work experience, outlined above, for each year of the required education to a maximum substitution of three years. For additional information, please click on this <https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/2382478/accessible-media-s…> link to view the job description. <https://get.adobe.com/reader/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> (Download PDF reader) 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/23661ea?reqfrom=sh…>

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Resolution about Structured Discovery in K-12 Schools in State Legislature
by PRESIDENT＠alumni.ecu.edu 11 Mar '19

11 Mar '19

Aloha Colleagues, A set of resolutions was just introduced in the Hawaii State Legislature that urges the Hawaii Department of Education to accept the NOMC for teachers of orientation and mobility, which it currently does not. Have any other state legislatures had any resolutions like this? Here are the links to the concurrent resolutions, which include links to their non-concurrent companions: Senate: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=1… House: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=1… Mahalo, Justin Justin M. Hideaki Salisbury he/him/his Board Member | National Association of Blind Students A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind (808) 797-8606 president at alumni.ecu.edu<mailto:president at alumni.ecu.edu> | www.nabslink.org<http://www.nabslink.org/>

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Professional Development: Introduction to the NRMA
by hernandezlegorreta＠gmail.com 08 Mar '19

08 Mar '19

Hello, I wanted to inform you of a professional learning opportunity. Introduction to the NRMA Date: March 13, 4-5 pm eastern standard time Description When conducting a Learning Media Assessment (LMA) there are many tools you can use to help you gain information on your student. The National Reading Media Assessment (NRMA) is one such tool. Learn how to conduct a NRMA, who it would be appropriate to use with, and get all of your questions answered. Cindi graduated from the Louisiana Tech program with her masters in the education of blind children. Cindi Eskew is a TVI in Mississippi with many years of experience. Contact hours will be provided. Registration is required: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/1bf48e3b3b5a5e50d746f627e8486654 Find more professional learning opportunities on our TVI Portal: https://sites.google.com/view/tviportalmaryland/calendar Please pass along and let me know if you have any questions. Maria (Conchita) Hernandez Legorreta M.A.T. Statewide Vision Low Incidence Specialist for the State of Maryland Doctorate Student at George Washington University METAS Chair: http://metasinternational.org/ Registrese para la Conferencia Cambiando Vidas Guadalajara: https://sites.google.com/view/conferenciacambiandovidasgdl/home

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FW: TVI or TVI/COMS position in Vermont
by ebell＠pdrib.com 08 Mar '19

08 Mar '19

PLEASE POST TEACHER OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED (TVI) OR DUALLY CERTIFIED TVI/Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist The Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired announces the availability of a TVI or TVI/COMS position based out of our South Burlington, Vermont office. RESPONSIBILITIES: Itinerant full-time position responsible for vision assessments, Braille instruction, assistive technology, consultation to schools, families and other service providers, Expanded Core Curriculum lessons, and skills related to working with children from birth through high school population with and without additional disabilities. For those who are dually certified as a TVI/COMS this would also include O&M lessons to children. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's or Master's Degree as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired. For those dually certified, then an ACVREP certification is also required. Both the Vermont state teaching license and ACVREP certification can be acquired upon employment. BONUSES: * $1,000 in moving expenses with receipts * $2,000 bonus for staying through the second year * $1,000 bonus for staying through the third year * $450 annually toward professional development opportunities * $175 annually toward professional dues * Office space * Laptop, iPad and printer are provided * Mileage reimbursement * Secretarial support * Mentoring from peers and Director knowledgeable about blindness * BC/BS, dental and other benefits. * Drivers provided for employees with visual impairments. * Possibility of this being a paid student teaching position will be considered. * Beautiful and safe state to live in! Send your resume, 3 letters of reference, copy of certification(s) and transcripts to: Stephanie Bissonette Director of Children Services, Teacher of the Visually Impaired and Orientation & Mobility Instructor for the Vermont Association f/t Blind & VI 60 Kimball Ave. South Burlington, VT 05403 800-639-5861 ext. 225 802-863-1481 (fax) <mailto:sbissonette at vabvi.org> sbissonette at vabvi.org Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC, Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness Louisiana Tech University 600 Mayfield Ave / 210 Woodard Hall PO Box 3158 Ruston LA 71272 Office: 318.257.4554 Fax: 318.257.2259 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: Bissonette, Stephanie L <sbissonette at vabvi.org> Sent: Friday, March 08, 2019 10:05 AM To: ebell at latech.edu Subject: TVI or TVI/COMS position in Vermont Hi Dr. Bell, I hope all is well at LA Tech. Given that I only have 1 TVI interview lined up this month and my efforts to advertise via the college recruitment sites have yielded no responses I am hoping you will forward this email and attachment to your TVI students. We have increased our bonuses to help graduates pay for their tuition, as stated in the attachment. We are also open to paying a student teacher, assuming we do not fill the position. THANK YOU! Stephanie Bissonette Director of Children Services, TVI and COMS Vermont Association f/t Blind & VI 60 Kimball Ave. South Burlington, VT 05403 800-639-5861 ext. 225 <mailto:sbissonette at vabvi.org> sbissonette at vabvi.org Fax: 802-863-1481 Have a great day "People support what they help to create." NPTA STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may include privileged or otherwise confidential information. Any unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, use, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not the intended recipient, please return the e-mail to the sender, or call 802-863-1358 and delete any copies of this message immediately. Any inadvertent disclosure of this communication shall not compromise the confidential nature of the communication.

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International Volunteer Training Opportunity
by ebell＠pdrib.com 08 Mar '19

08 Mar '19

Hello, FYI, see the announcement below. I am working with this person and can affirm that this is a worthy cause and a great opportunity for someone who has the time and flexibility and who wants to spend the summer working with kids in another country. I Can answer some limited questions for anyone who is interested. **** 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 list of 10 items ? Design and revise ETI curricula and training materials associated with Empowerment Programs (EP) for youth with visual impairment, their families and volunteers with the guidance of ETI?s disability committee; ? 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; ? Create and implement biweekly online training sessions of ETI life skills trainers associated with best life skills practices and updated curriculum materials; ? 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; ? Contribute to the composition of inclusive Human-Centric curricula materials for the training of public-school teachers and administrators; ? Assist Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) consultant for the evaluation of programs as needed ? 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 list end 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 (starting March 10th and continuing through December 2019), be available for travel to Lebanon to support our summer programs between June 15th and July 31st 2019 (6 weeks) and support the composition of training and advocacy materials about inclusion of people with visual impairment (starting August 1st and continuing through December 2019). Education/Experience Requirements: list of 10 items ? 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 list end 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 ETI will cover the costs associated with housing and airfare (roundtrip) for the duration of the program in the summer of 2019 (6 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 www.etivision.org and/or our social media at @ETIntegration 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: Anna Barbosa <abarbosa at etivision.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 10:44 PM To: Edward Bell <ebell at pdrib.com> Subject: meeting and call for volunteers Hi Edward! How have you been? I hope all is well and that you are having a great beginning of 2019. Our NGO ETI will have a some new activities in the summer and a new project in collaboration with a German Group in Lebanon throughout the year, and I would like to know if it would be possible to set up a meeting with you for sometime next week so I can inform you about these projects and we can talk about how we might be able to collaborate in 2019. In this regard, would you have any availability to meet (via Google Hangouts, Skype, or any other platform of your preference)? Also, we are currently recruiting two volunteer Curriculum Writer and Instructors to collaborate with us for the revision and design of our life skills programs and come to Lebanon in the summer of 2019. Would it be possible for you to help us advertise this volunteer position with your network? I have added a pdf document with the position description here. I have also copied and pasted the call for volunteers below. Thank you in advance for your support! I am looking forward to catching up next week! Best regards, Anna 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 with the guidance of ETI?s disability committee; * 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; * Create and implement biweekly online training sessions of ETI life skills trainers associated with best life skills practices and updated curriculum materials; * 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; * Contribute to the composition of inclusive Human-Centric curricula materials for the training of public-school teachers and administrators; * Assist Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) consultant for the evaluation of programs as needed * 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 (starting March 10th and continuing through December 2019), be available for travel to Lebanon to support our summer programs between June 15th and July 31st 2019 (6 weeks) and support the composition of training and advocacy materials about inclusion of people with visual impairment (starting August 1st and continuing through December 2019). 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 (6 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 www.etivision.org <http://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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Tactile Maps!
by tjpaulding＠gmail.com 07 Mar '19

07 Mar '19

All, I recently ordered a couple of the new San Fran Lighthouse for the Blind TMAPS. Each map was $20. They were very, very basic, no building shapes or any other info except for street names and raised lines for streets. In case you've not heard of this new program, you can find it here. <http://lighthouse-sf.org/tmap/> I also ran across a really interesting automated tactile map generator online. You can either download in an image file to run through a thermoform type machine, or get a file for tactile graphics through an embosser. These maps don't have any street names, or even a designation of north, but they're free and provide shapes and locations of streets and some buildings. You can find those here. <https://touch-mapper.org/en/> Are any of you familiar with other agencies that can create quality tactile maps with street names and lots of detail? I'm totally curious. As a blind O and M, tactile maps are an amazingly great tool to help get the overall layout of an area before working with a student, as well as using as a teaching tool for a student. Thanks, Tim Paulding From: NOMC <nomc-bounces at lists.nbpcb.org> On Behalf Of St. Julien, Michael A Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2019 2:56 PM To: 'nomc at lists.nbpcb.org' <nomc at lists.nbpcb.org>; 'Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List' <rehab at nfbnet.org>; 'nfbmo at nfbnet.org' <nfbmo at nfbnet.org>; 'orientationandmobility at lists.blindcanadians.ca' <orientationandmobility at lists.blindcanadians.ca>; 'ncsab_members at ncsab.org' <ncsab_members at ncsab.org>; 'Missouri-L at MoBlind.Org' <Missouri-L at MoBlind.Org> Subject: [Nomc] Position Announcement Rehabilitation Teacher - Kansas City, MO Good Afternoon, Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind is currently recruiting for a Rehabilitation Teacher in our Kansas City District Office. For more information regarding the position, please contact the District Supervisor, Rekha Nanchal at 816-889-2850. 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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Position Announcement Rehabilitation Teacher - Kansas City, MO
by Michael.A.StJulien＠dss.mo.gov 06 Mar '19

06 Mar '19

Good Afternoon, Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind is currently recruiting for a Rehabilitation Teacher in our Kansas City District Office. For more information regarding the position, please contact the District Supervisor, Rekha Nanchal at 816-889-2850. 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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Tactile compasses
by widearc2000＠gmail.com 25 Feb '19

25 Feb '19

I have a client who has a friend who is trying to make tactile compasses. My client is deaf blind and her friend was motivated by her own need for a tactile compass. Since the original company has stopped making or repairing them, Many deaf blind people have been making comments about looking for a new source. I didn?t know how serious my client and her friend were. I have not seen a finish product so I don?t know if they are doing a good job. She wants to know what kind of market is out there and I think there?s a pretty good one. I asked her if she could have 20 of them completed by national convention so I can bring them. I don?t know how much they will cost but I?m sure the first couple of batches will be more expensive due to regular research and development costs. Is there any interest out there? Can you folks email and let me know how much interest there is, not just from you but from people you know who are not on the list? Sent from my iPhone Jane Lansaw NOMC

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Blindness Skills Instructor Position with the New Mexico Commission for the Blind Orientation Center
by ebell＠pdrib.com 22 Feb '19

22 Feb '19

Greetings from the Land of Enchantment! We at the New Mexico Commission for the Blind Orientation Center in Alamogordo are seeking a new team member. The Orientation Center is approved as a Structured Discovery Cane Travel center by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. We provide blindness skills training to blind New Mexicans who are part of the Commission's Vocational Rehabilitation program. We are recruiting to fill a Blindness Skills Instructor vacancy for Personal Management and Computers and Assistive Technology classes. The position is assigned to the Orientation Center located in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The ideal candidate should be comfortable teaching both subject areas and working collaboratively with a co-teacher also assigned to these subject areas. The most relevant portions of the job posting are provided below my signature block. The position will remain open until filled, but we hope to pull the list of applications on March 11, 2019 so please apply soon. To reach the job posting, 1. Visit the following link to go directly to the posting: https://careers.share.state.nm.us/psc/hprdcg/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS _CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&FOCUS=Applicant& 2. Go to the NM State Personnel Website at www.spo.state.nm.us<http://www.spo.state.nm.us>, click the link for View Job Opportunities And Apply, enter the job title in the search field, and look for the Blindness Skills Instructor vacancies. Applications are accepted through the New Mexico State Personnel Office online application system only! Note to screen reader users: Recent updates to this online application utility have made it very difficult to complete independently using screen reading technology. Screen reader users who experience difficulty with the application utility should notify Ms. Andrea Rivera-Smith of the State Personnel Office @ (505) 695-5606 for assistance. She can also confirm that your application (including uploaded transcripts, certificates, etc.) has been successfully received for consideration. It seems that Google Chrome works best for applicants using screen reader technology. Please pay particular attention to question 2 in the Specific Supplemental Questions section: How many years of experience do you have RELATED to the PURPOSE of this position? Minimum qualifications for this position are at least two years of related experience. Be sure that if you indicate that you have two years of experience that is related to the purpose of the position, that you clearly describe *at least* two years of full-time equivalent related experience in the Work History section of the online application. Similarly, if you indicate in this question that you have five years of experience related to the purpose of the position, you must describe *at least* five years of full-time equivalent experience in the Work History section. Regardless of the number of years of related experience that you claim to have in answer to this question, you will be disqualified if you do not substantiate that number of years in the Work Experience section of the application, even if you described at least the minimum number of years required. For example, if you claim five years of related experience, but only describe four years of related experience, you will be disqualified even though you have at least two years of related experience (two years being the minimum require for this particular position). If you are interested in learning more about the position, please feel free to contact me at 505-383-2294 or Jessica.bartenbach at state.nm.us<mailto:Jessica.bartenbach at state.nm.us>. You may also contact Lucy Mallahan, Center Director, at 505-383-2291 or by email at lucy.alexander at state.nm.us<mailto:lucy.alexander at state.nm.us>. Also, please share this notice widely. Thank you, Jessica Jessica Bartenbach Assistive Technology Specialist Supervisor, Braille Instructor New Mexico Commission for the Blind Orientation Center Phone: 505-383-2294 Email: Jessica.bartenbach at state.nm.us<mailto:Jessica.bartenbach at state.nm.us> Some details regarding this position: Salary $15.28 - $26.59 Hourly $31,782 - $55,307 Annually This position is a Pay Band 65 Why does the job exist? To provide blindness skills training. How does it get done? Primarily training in the area of computers and assisted technology and personal management, using the structured discovery model to Vocational Rehabilitation consumers attending the New Mexico Commission for the blind's Orientation Center in Alamogordo. Who are the customers? Students of the New Mexico Commission for the Blind Orientation Center. Ideal Candidate - Speak, read and write Spanish. - Three or more years of experience working for an agency whose primary focus is providing blindness skills training to individuals who are visually impaired. - Possess National Certification in Rehabilitation Teaching, National Certification in Unified English Braille, National Orientation and Mobility Certificate, and/or Freedom Scientific JAWS Certification. - Possess a Master's degree or certificate in Rehabilitation Teaching of the Blind, Teacher of Blind Students, Orientation and Mobility, Vocational Rehabilitation, or another related field of study. Minimum Qualification Associate's degree in Education, Social Science, Behavioral Science, or related field and two (2) years of experience in a field such as orientation and mobility, vocational rehabilitation counseling, education, social work, gerontology, family and community services, child development, home economics related to families, or services for people with disabilities. Additional education may substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis. Experience in this job classification may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis. * Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position. * If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours. Employment Requirements Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and is conditional pending results of the investigation. Working Conditions Work is primarily performed in office and classroom settings with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and personal computer and telephone usage. Work is also regularly performed away from the center in a variety of community based activities and settings. Some travel is required including occasional overnight stays. Regularly works with individuals with secondary disabilities, some of which result in challenging behaviors. Occasionally exposed to service animals. Must be able to lift 25 pounds. Agency Contact Information: Kelly Quintana, (505) 476-4456 or email: kelly.quintana at state.nm.us<mailto:kelly.quintana at state.nm.us>. Bargaining Unit Position This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to. _______________________________________________ Rehab mailing list Rehab at 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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Third and final request
by ebell＠pdrib.com 14 Feb '19

14 Feb '19

Greetings, I am writing to invite you to participate in a research project titled "Survey for Blind Orientation and Mobility Specialists". If you have already completed this survey please disregard this email. We appreciate your feedback. Currently I am working with a research team (Dr. Laura Bozeman, Director of Vision Studies, UMass Boston, School for Global Inclusion and Social Development, University of Massachusetts Boston; The Nguyen, Vitalis Othuon, Kyle Steinle, TTU research assistants; Anita Page, TTU research aide) on a research project to learn about the accommodations, teaching strategies, and resources used when blind orientation and mobility specialists are teaching orientation and mobility to students who are blind/visually impaired. Dr. Edward Bell from NOMS was instrumental in the development of the survey. The results of this research project will help us develop a list of accommodations university preparation programs in orientation and mobility can use when they have students in their programs who are blind/visually impaired. In this project you will be asked to complete a survey with some basic demographic information (e.g., education, gender) and information concerning the identification of accommodations, teaching techniques, and resources you use to teach orientation and mobility (O&M) skills to students with visual impairments. This survey will take about 15-20 minutes of your time, and we will use the results for this research study. We will not identify you individually. It is anonymous. To show our appreciation for your participation, upon the completion of the online survey, you will be offered an opportunity to win a $25 gift certificate for Amazon in a random drawing. A total of four gift certificates will be given in this study. For further information about this research, please contact Dr. Nora Griffin-Shirley (806-834-0225 or n.griffin-shirley at ttu.edu). If you are interested in participating in this project, please follow the following link for the survey. https://educttu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9HaiRhzDYNtCyhf Once again, thank you very much for all of your time.Sincerely, Nora Nora Griffin-Shirley, Ph.D., Professor Coordinator of O&M Program Director of Virginia Murray Sowell Center for Research and Education in Sensory Disabilities Texas Tech University Box 41071 Lubbock, TX 79409-1071 (806) 834-0225 (806) 742-2326 FAX n.griffin-shirley at ttu.edu <mailto:n.griffin-shirley at ttu.edu> 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: Griffin-Shirley, N <N.Griffin-Shirley at ttu.edu> Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2019 2:15 PM To: Edward Bell <ebell at pdrib.com> Subject: Invitation Letter to participants (002) Dr. Bell, We still only have 12 responses. What do you think about sending out the invitation letter one more time? I think it would be a great idea. Thanks. Nora

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