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Job Posting - Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher
by ebell＠pdrib.com 29 Oct '18

29 Oct '18

_____ Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your browser <https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/bulletins/217d1b6> here Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher Location: Des Moines, Iowa Salary Minimum: $48,672.00 Salary Maximum: $74,131.20 Post Close Date: November 19, 2018 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. * 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/2251727/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 helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us <mailto: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/217d1b6?reqfrom=sh…>

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Cane Travel Instructor Job in Connecticut
by PRESIDENT＠alumni.ecu.edu 25 Oct '18

25 Oct '18

Aloha Colleagues, I am proud to be sharing a cane travel instructor job posting from the state VR agency in Connecticut. I grew up in this state and had a lot of experience with the agency, so I?m happy to be a resource if anyone wants. A few leaders of the Connecticut affiliate can be a big help, too. You?ll notice that, as part of how Connecticut values education, the teacher pay is much better than what you find in many states, even when adjusted for cost of living. This agency hasn?t hired a cane travel instructor since before I got my NOMC, and this opening can be our first opportunity to put an NOMC working for this agency. They?ve insisted for at least a decade that they accepted both certifications but simply didn?t have openings. Now, it?s time. Mahalo, Justin Justin M. Salisbury, MA, NOMC, NCRTB, NCUEB Legislative Committee Chair Honolulu Chapter National Federation of the Blind of Hawaii Phone: 808.797.8606 Email: President at Alumni.ECU.edu<mailto:President at Alumni.ECU.edu> LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-salisbury ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Justin_Salisbury ?Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed. You cannot un-educate the person who has learned to read. You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore.? Cesar Chavez -------- Original Message -------- Subject: DORS Employment Opportunities: Education Consultant For The Blind (Mobility Instruction) [not-secure] From: "Velez, Teresa" <Teresa.Velez at ct.gov<mailto:Teresa.Velez at ct.gov>> Dear Colleague: The Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) would like to bring to your attention our current employment opportunities. We request your assistance in disseminating our opportunities to the parties/individuals you believe may be interested in employment with the State of Connecticut. It is important to the success of our mission that the Department?s workforce reflects the diversity of the public we serve. As an Agency with regulatory responsibilities, the Department is committed to fairness in its internal and external operations. The Agency is interested in reaching as many individuals; agencies; organizations; and institutions, which have the potential to refer qualified members of protected groups who may have an interest in employment with DORS. In order to develop a network of accessible career information, we ask that you share this information with friends and colleagues, and post our employment opportunities on your community message boards, websites and newsletters. This cooperative relationship maximizes and Agency?s potential to obtain qualified members of protected groups, who have been historically underutilized. Persons interested in this position should click on this link to view the posting: https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=181017&R2=3187T4&R3=001 Individuals interested in applying and who meet the Minimum Qualifications, can apply by selecting the blue box on the bottom of the posting entitled "Apply Online". Also to obtain more information on "Application Tips on How to Apply" they can select this link: Application Tips on How to Apply<https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/How%20to%20Apply%202017%20Oct%2022.pdf> Thank you for your time and cooperation in assisting the Department of Rehabilitations in its recruitment efforts. Please feel free to contact us at 860-424-4985, should you have any questions, or would like additional information. The Department of Rehabilitation Services is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and service provider. In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, DORS makes every effort to provide equally effective services for persons with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities who need this information in an alternative format, to allow them to benefit and/or participate in the agency?s program and services, should call 860-424-4985 or email: DORS.Recruitment at ct.gov<mailto:DORS.Recruitment at ct.gov>. Persons who are hearing impaired should call the State of Connecticut relay number 711. Have a great day! Human Resources Department of Rehabilitation Services 55 Farmington Ave., 12th Floor Hartford, CT 06105 860-424-4985 Main 860-424-4987 Secure Fax [cid:image001.png at 01CFE9DC.3E070C80] CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: The information contained in this e-mail may be confidential and protected from general disclosure. If the recipient or reader of this e-mail is not the intended recipient or a person responsible to receive this e-mail for the intended recipient, please do not disseminate, distribute or copy it. If you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message and delete this e-mail immediately. We will take immediate and appropriate action to see to it that this mistake is corrected.[*LD*]

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FW: Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation from National Braille Press
by ebell＠pdrib.com 23 Oct '18

23 Oct '18

*** Subject: Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation from National Braille Press Dear Friends and Colleagues, The National Braille Press's Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation is now accepting entries! Please 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, Android applications, iOS applications, or tactile hardware 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 $20,000, 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. The deadline to apply is January 11, 2019. Full application details and more information can be found at www.touchofgeniusprize.org <http://www.touchofgeniusprize.org> and there is a flyer attached. All questions can be directed to geniusprize at nbp.org <mailto:geniusprize at nbp.org> . Thank you for your support! Meaghan Colerick Executive Assistant National Braille Press 88 Saint Stephen St. Boston, MA 02115 <http://www.nbp.org/> www.nbp.org Phone: 617-425-2412 Toll Free: 888-965-8965 Fax: 617-437-0456

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FW: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Job Posting
by ebell＠pdrib.com 17 Oct '18

17 Oct '18

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/>

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Conference call
by ebell＠pdrib.com 16 Oct '18

16 Oct '18

NOMC I just sent the general invite, but for those of you not familiar with Zoom, let me tell you that you have three options. You can join by computer link, you can use the one-tap option with your iPhone, or you can dial in on a regular phone with the access code. The information is here: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/7820970663 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +16699006833,,7820970663# or +16468769923,,7820970663# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 646 876 9923 Meeting ID: 782 097 0663 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/bWkLrDOn 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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NOMC O&M Association Call
by ebell＠pdrib.com 16 Oct '18

16 Oct '18

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Conference call to discuss Proposed O&M Association
by ebell＠pdrib.com 12 Oct '18

12 Oct '18

Dear NOMC, Since July, 2018, I have been in conversations with a number of individuals who represent the field of O&M, including COMS and guide dogs. These individuals are interested in creating a national membership organization whose purpose is to advance the field of O&M. As part of this association, they seem to be dedicated to the notion of including NOMC as an equal member of the profession. Attached is a document that explains the purpose and scope of this proposed new organization. I, like many of you, have doubts, concerns, and questions. Yet, I have been involved in the drafting of the attached document and have been in conversation with leaders in our field about the pros and cons of NOMC participation in this process, and so I am currently moving forward with cooperation. Because I know that many of you will have similar concerns, questions, and advice, I am scheduling a conference call for next week to discuss this proposal and what it might mean for our profession. The conference call will be Thursday, October 18 beginning at 7:00 p.m. CDT. I will be sending out information on Monday on how to join this conference call. I will plan to record the call if I am able. One additional piece of information that you should know right now is that the persons leading this effort, (including myself) will be attending the SOMA conference in Tampa, Florida, December 8-11, at which time this proposal will be brought to the conference for consideration of adoption. This new organization, if formed, could potentially be of no value to us on the NOMC side of the field, however, there is potential for us to have meaningful input, meaningful control, and a foot in the door of the profession we have not had before Look forward to sharing more with you all next week. 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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Position Announcement - Rehabilitation Teacher - Kansas City, MO
by Michael.A.StJulien＠dss.mo.gov 12 Oct '18

12 Oct '18

Good Morning, Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation Services for the Blind is currently recruiting for a Rehabilitation Teacher in our Kansas City District Office. Please see the attachment for details. If you have any further questions 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 - Mobility Specialist - Jefferson City, MO
by Michael.A.StJulien＠dss.mo.gov 12 Oct '18

12 Oct '18

Good Morning, Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation Services for the Blind is currently recruiting for a Mobility Specialist in our Mid-Missouri District Office located in Jefferson City, MO. Please see the attachment for details. If you have any further questions please contact the District Supervisor, Katy Cawdron, at 573-751-3434. 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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FW: Columbia Lighthouse now supporting NOMC in O&M Roles
by ebell＠pdrib.com 11 Oct '18

11 Oct '18

Orientation & Mobility Specialist (O&M) The Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (CLB) is seeking an Orientation & Mobility Specialist to provide individualized training to our clients who are blind or visually impaired. The O&M instructor will teach clients to travel safely and independently. Since 1900, CLB's mission has been promoting independence for people who are blind or visually impaired. We provide a comprehensive range of programs and services for the nearly 180,000 people in Maryland, DC and Virginia who are blind or visually impaired. We are seeking an experience rehabilitation professional who shares our passion for providing services to our clients. Education/Experience Requirements: 1. A degree in Orientation & Mobility or completion of certificate program through an accredited university which meets the ACVREP 13 core domain areas. 2. COMS Certification through ACVREP. 3. NOMC (National Orientation and Mobility Certification) certification is accepted. 4. Dual certification O&M and VRT or O&M and TVI preferred. 5. 1-3 years of experience in the field of blindness. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: 1. Must be familiar with the blindness community and professional resources, as well as standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the vision rehabilitation field. 2. Excellent report writing and computer skills required. 3. Working experience with databases. All case notes and reports are entered in our internal database system. 4. Excellent interpersonal skills with good judgment, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, and ability to handle confidential material. 5. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks. 6. Knowledge of second language helpful but not required. Please send resume with cover letter and salary requirement to resumes(at)CLB.org. No phone calls or solicitation please. Position will remain open until filled. CLB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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: Tracy Soforenko <tracy.soforenko at gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 9:27 PM To: ebell at latech.edu Cc: 'Sandy Halverson' <sjh300 at outlook.com> Subject: Columbia Lighthouse now supporting NOMC in O&M Roles Hi Dr. Bell, There are Northern Virginia residents who need O&M training and can't get it from the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired due to a long waiting list. Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (CLB) can offer this training but needs an O&M instructor. We want someone very capable and the NOMC means that the instructor is well versed in structured discovery. Based on our advocacy, the CLB has agreed to include NOMC Certification as an option for the O&M instructor they are hiring. If I recall correctly, this was a requirement before you would share this listing with others. I have attached the announcement. Tracy Soforenko President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia 202 285-4595 Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com <mailto:Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com> www.nfb.org <http://www.nfb.org> www.nfbv.org <http://www.nfbv.org> National Federation of the Blind. Live the Life You Want The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.

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