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FW: New Jersey Departmet of Human Services
by ebell＠pdrib.com 11 May '18

11 May '18

CBVI serves as the single point of entry for individuals who are blind or visually impaired and provides supportive services to this population throughout their lifespan. CBVI works to provide specialized services to persons with vision problems through vocal rehabilitation, education and independent living supports; to educate the community on ways to reduce vision loss; and to advocate for full inclusion and integration of individuals that are blind or visually impaired. Attached you will find more details regarding this position. As an advocate and expert in this field, I hope you can share this opportunity within your organization and professional networks to amplify our recruitment efforts. Should you have any questions or would like to discuss further, feel free to contact me via e-mail at <mailto:Elisa.Neira at dhs.state.nj.us> Elisa.Neira at dhs.state.nj.us or via phone at 609-292-3703. Thank you in advance for your time and attention. Sincerely, Elisa I. Neira, MSW Deputy Commissioner New Jersey Department of Human Services 222 South Warren Street Trenton, NJ 08625 p: 609-984-5550 f: 609-341-2449 <mailto:Elisa.Neira at dhs.state.nj.us> Elisa.Neira at dhs.state.nj.us _____ This E-mail, including any attachments, may be intended solely for the personal and confidential use of the sender and recipient(s) named above. This message may include advisory, consultative and/or deliberative material and, as such, would be privileged and confidential and not a public document. Any Information in this e-mail identifying a client of the Department of Human Services or the Department of Children and Families is confidential. If you have received this e-mail in error, you must not review, transmit, convert to hard copy, copy, use or disseminate this e-mail or any attachments to it and you must delete this message. You are requested to notify the sender by return e-mail.

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RSA seeking information on impact of Long Term Training.
by ebell＠pdrib.com 07 May '18

07 May '18

Hello, If you have ever attended classes at Louisiana Tech University, hired a graduate of Louisiana Tech, or know of someone who has benefited from the graduate training at Louisiana Tech University, then we are seeking your input. The Federal Government is determining whether to continue supporting its Long-term training grant program. This is the program that provides scholarships to universities for training professionals, namely Orientation and Mobility and Rehabilitation teaching for the Blind professionals. It would be helpful if you would consider going to the following link and submitting a comment related to the value of this scholarship program. Again, many professionals now working in this field would not have had the opportunity to gain this level of training if it were not for the RSA scholarship funding, so it is important that we show the government that this funding remains important. Comments are due by July 3 The link to comment is here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/05/04/2018-09429/request-for- information-on-the-future-direction-of-the-rehabilitation-training-program#o pen-comment I have submitted a comment myself and it only took a few minutes. Thank you for your support of our programs. 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: LeJeune, B.J. <bjlejeune at colled.msstate.edu> Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 11:18 AM To: Edward Bell <ebell at pdrib.com> Subject: RE: RSA seeking information on impact of Long Term Training. Hi Eddie, I have heard of some accessibility problems with the link I sent yesterday. Here is the Federal Register Link that was posted today. https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2018-09429. Hopefully it will be accessible. Thanks for your response to this. Have a good weekend. BJ B. J. LeJeune, CRC, CVRT National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision P. O. Box 6189 Mississippi State, MS 39762 P: 662-325-2694 F: 662-325-8989 bjlejeune at colled.msstate.edu <mailto:bjlejeune at colled.msstate.edu> www.blind.msstate.edu <http://www.blind.msstate.edu/> From: Edward Bell [mailto:ebell at pdrib.com] Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 4:54 AM To: LeJeune, B.J. <bjlejeune at colled.msstate.edu> Subject: RE: RSA seeking information on impact of Long Term Training. Will do and thank you BJ 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: LeJeune, B.J. <bjlejeune at colled.msstate.edu <mailto:bjlejeune at colled.msstate.edu> > Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 11:22 AM To: RobinsonW7 at michigan.gov <mailto:RobinsonW7 at michigan.gov> ; Farrow, Kendra <kfarrow at colled.msstate.edu <mailto:kfarrow at colled.msstate.edu> >; McDonnall, Michele <MCapella at colled.msstate.edu <mailto:MCapella at colled.msstate.edu> >; vs-alum at lists.msstate.edu <mailto:vs-alum at lists.msstate.edu> ; Vsp-list <vsp-list at lists.msstate.edu <mailto:vsp-list at lists.msstate.edu> >; Pris Rogers <progers at afb.net <mailto:progers at afb.net> >; Jeffords, Nikki <njeffords at colled.msstate.edu <mailto:njeffords at colled.msstate.edu> >; Raymond, Paul <Paul.Raymond at ablegeorgia.ga.gov <mailto:Paul.Raymond at ablegeorgia.ga.gov> >; Maynus, Kevin L <Kevin.L.Maynus at wv.gov <mailto:Kevin.L.Maynus at wv.gov> >; Glisson, Curtis (Rehab) <Curtis.Glisson at rehab.alabama.gov <mailto:Curtis.Glisson at rehab.alabama.gov> >; Saner, Paul (MCB) <Paul.Saner at MassMail.State.MA.US <mailto:Paul.Saner at MassMail.State.MA.US> >; Mark Richert <4justice at concentric.net <mailto:4justice at concentric.net> >; Roxann Mayros <RMayros at visionservealliance.org <mailto:RMayros at visionservealliance.org> >; kmonk at lwc.la.gov <mailto:kmonk at lwc.la.gov> ; Shirley.Robinson at gvs.ga.gov <mailto:Shirley.Robinson at gvs.ga.gov> ; Pankow, Carol (DEED) <carol.pankow at state.mn.us <mailto:carol.pankow at state.mn.us> >; Lueders, Kerry <klueders at salus.edu <mailto:klueders at salus.edu> >; Cynthia.speight at dhhs.nc.gov <mailto:Cynthia.speight at dhhs.nc.gov> ; Strechay, Joe <jstrechay at pa.gov <mailto:jstrechay at pa.gov> >; Ray.Hopkins at dbvi.virginia.gov <mailto:Ray.Hopkins at dbvi.virginia.gov> ; helen.lee at wmich.edu <mailto:helen.lee at wmich.edu> ; Gaylen Kapperman <gkapperman at niu.edu <mailto:gkapperman at niu.edu> >; ebell at latech.edu; Kathleen Zeider <kzeider at acvrep.org <mailto:kzeider at acvrep.org> > Subject: RSA seeking information on impact of Long Term Training. Greetings Friends, Thought this might be of interest to you. It relates to RSA grants in support of long term training such as the Vision Specialist, Rehabilitation Counseling, VRT, O&M and LVT programs. RSA is soliciting comments from state agency directors, university personnel, former and current scholars and consumers. Here is what the memo from RSA stated: Through this RFI, the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration, is requesting input on the portfolio of grants supported under the Rehabilitation Training Program, specifically those supported under the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training, Rehabilitation Short-Term Training, and Innovative Rehabilitation Training authorities to determine whether the activities funded under the Rehabilitation Training Program are aligned with the goals of the Department and the needs of State vocational rehabilitation agencies. We will use the information gathered in response to this RFI to determine whether any changes are needed in designing and implementing grant activities under this program, including the specific mix of activities supported each year. The link to the document that will be released in the federal register tomorrow is here. https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2018-09429.pd f This is very important. I urge those of you who have been in the these programs, or had staff in the programs to respond about the impact such programs have on your ability to serve consumers effectively. If you feel the program has made a difference in the qualifications of personnel and the way consumers are served, please support the continuation of these programs. We often hear about shortages of qualified personnel and this is one of the major ways we are able to meet these personnel demands. Please share as you feel it is appropriate. Thanks in advance for your support. BJ B. J. LeJeune, CRC, CVRT National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision P. O. Box 6189 Mississippi State, MS 39762 P: 662-325-2694 F: 662-325-8989 bjlejeune at colled.msstate.edu <mailto:bjlejeune at colled.msstate.edu> www.blind.msstate.edu <http://www.blind.msstate.edu/>

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2018 Cane walk
by debandjeff＠allophone.com 05 May '18

05 May '18

Hello everyone, Here is your reminder regarding the up coming 2018 Cane Walk. This year, the Cane Walks will be held onWednesday, July 4. The times will be the same as always-the first session from 8:45-10:30 and the second session from 11:00-12:45. I have not been able to confirm that the Cane Walk is in Wekiwa 8 again this year; however, I will update all of you as quickly as I become aware of the location. Please contact me as soon as possible regarding your ability to participate as an instructor this year, so that I can begin planning and scheduling for each of the two sessions. Thank you again to everyone that has volunteered to be a part of this year's Cane Walk, and remember that instructors are always welcome to join us, if you would like to be a part of this terrific opportunity to share our skills and knowledge with the future generation of Federationists. Sincerely, Jeff Altman MA NOMCT CVRC

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Register Now: 17th Annual Rehabilitation Conference in Orlando
by ebell＠pdrib.com 27 Apr '18

27 Apr '18

REGISTER NOW! Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation and Education For the Blind 17th ANNUAL REHABILITATION AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY CONFERENCE Rosen Shingle Creek Resort 9939 Universal Boulevard Orlando, Florida 32819-9357 (866) 996-6338 Tuesday, July 3, 2018 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Come and join us! Once again, this year's conference will be action packed with a variety of new speakers, topics, and hands-on events. Schedule: 7:30 - 8:30 am-Registration 8:30 am-Conference Begins 2:00 - 5:00- Interactive Breakout Sessions 5:00 - 7:00 pm-NBPCB Awards Reception Click here to register: https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=355 Registration Fee includes the NBPCB Awards Reception: Cost: Before June 18 - $85 for professionals; $75 for Students. After June 15 - $100 for both students and professionals Those certified through the NBPCB may register using their username and password. All other participants should register as a guest. For questions or special arrangements, contact Edward Bell at 318-257-4554, or ebell at latech.edu. Sponsors: National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB) Professional Development & Research Institute on Blindness (PDRIB) Louisiana Tech University National Organization of Professionals in Blindness Education 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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NBPCB Memorial Scholarship Funds
by ebell＠pdrib.com 13 Apr '18

13 Apr '18

National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB) Memorial Scholarships Arlene Hill Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is intended for individuals who are seeking certification to teach Structured Discovery cane travel through the NBPCB apprenticeship program at an approved training center. This scholarship will be awarded to a person who exemplifies the traits of Arlene Hill-namely a deep-seated passion for teaching the skills of cane travel to blind people. This scholarship is intended for individuals who are pursuing the apprenticeship route-therefore, no college degree is required. The amount and frequency of the scholarship will be determined by the NBPCB board annually, and only at such times as a worthy candidate is identified. Donations may be made online here: <https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=JVU2LG P5M4AH4> Arlene Hill Memorial Scholarship Fund Or Checks can be mailed to: NBPCB Office 101 South Trenton Street Ruston LA 71270 Darick Ray Williamson Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is intended for individuals who are seeking a graduate degree and certification to teach Structured Discovery Cane Travel or Rehabilitation teaching at an NBPCB-approved University program. This scholarship will be given to a person who exemplifies the traits of Darick Williamson-Namely the passion to teach the skills of independence to blind people. This scholarship is intended for individuals pursuing a Graduate Degree in O&M or Rehab teaching, and therefore, admittance into an NBPCB-approved University program is required. The amount and frequency of the scholarship will be determined by the NBPCB board annually, and only when a worthy candidate is identified. Donations may be made online here: <https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7T2FXJ AKCQC9Y> Darick Ray Williamson Memorial Scholarship Fund Or Checks can be mailed to: NBPCB Office 101 South Trenton Street Ruston LA 71270 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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Careers in Rehabilitation or O&M: Limited time opportunity
by ebell＠pdrib.com 12 Apr '18

12 Apr '18

Limited Time Opportunity 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 18 years, with upwards of 90% successful employment and employer satisfaction rates. Louisiana Tech is excited to announce that along with its O&M program, it has expanded its training and has also launched a brand-new concentration in Rehabilitation Teaching for the Blind. Scholarships remain available, but are only guaranteed for one more year, 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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2018 Cane Walk
by debandjeff＠allophone.com 11 Apr '18

11 Apr '18

Hello Everyone, Here is your reminder regarding the upcoming 2018 Cane Walk. The details are still being worked out, and so the information provided here may be subject to change. I wanted to make sure that you were aware that the Cane Walk is being planned, and your participation would be truly appreciated. Should there be any changes regarding the date, times, or location of the event as stated here, I will provide you with as early of a notice as possible. I am looking forward to seeing all of you at convention once again this year, and I hope that you will be able to join us for the Cane Walk once again. This year, we expect that the Cane Walks will be held on Wednesday, July 4th. The times should be the same as always-the first session from 8:45-10:30 and the second session from 11:00-12:45. As in previous years, the Cane Walk will likely be held in Wekiwa 8. Thank you again to everyone that has volunteered to be a part of this year's Cane Walk, and remember that instructors are always welcome to join us, if you would like to be a part of this terrific opportunity to share our skills and knowledge with the future generation of Federationists. Sincerely, Jeff Altman MA NOMCT CVRC

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Recent Tech Grads
by ebell＠pdrib.com 10 Apr '18

10 Apr '18

Dear NOMC, There is a prospective student for our programs here at Tech,Zachary N. Griego-Dreicer Who needs to conduct an informational interview about the programs and your current prospects with employment. If you have graduated from Tech in the last five years, would you mind contacting this person at: > From: Zachary N. Griego-Dreicer <zdreicer at gmail.com <mailto:zdreicer at gmail.com> > zdreicer at gmail.com <mailto:zdreicer at gmail.com> Thanks > 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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Test
by debandjeff＠allophone.com 03 Apr '18

03 Apr '18

Hello Everyone, I just testing to see if the listserve is working with our new e-mail address. Jeff Altmaan

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FW: Summer Staff Job Posting
by ebell＠pdrib.com 03 Apr '18

03 Apr '18

Iowa Department for the Blind JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Summer Youth Counselor POSTING DATE: April 2, 2018 Closing Date: April 16, 2018 LOCATION: Des Moines, Iowa PART TIME/FULL TIME STATUS: up to 4 Temporary/Full-Time Positions SALARY: $16.20/hr. Expected total salary to be approximately $7,500. JOB DESCRIPTION: Temporary Summer Youth Counselors will support the mission, vision and values of the Iowa Department for the Blind. Counselors will mentor youth ages 14-21 during IDB?s two month residential summer program. Roles will be assigned based on staff skills and interests, but will include assisting to teach alternative techniques of blindness through classes such as braille, cane travel, assistive technology, home and personal management and woodshop, or teaching alternative techniques of blindness through assisting students in their apartments and during evening and weekend activities. Examples of duties: Support student learning through braille, technology, home management, shop and cane travel instruction. Reinforce blindness skills learned in Orientation Center classes through assisting students with daily living tasks, meal planning and preparation, laundry, homework, and cleaning and organizing apartments. Assist students in participating in activities in the community such as eating at restaurants, shopping, bowling and rock climbing. Reinforce proper cane technique and other nonvisual skills during these activities. Serve as a role model to students in the use of nonvisual techniques and problem-solving skills. Ensure safety of students by monitoring student behavior and the student living areas. Communicate with other summer program staff regarding student needs and progress. Document student progress including written student reports at the end of the summer. Perform other duties as assigned. Essential functions of this position: Demonstrate and promote a positive philosophy of blindness Monitor student behavior and living areas Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in the English language. Demonstrate proper use of the long White cane Read and write braille Actively participate in all summer program activities Work Schedule: May 29 ? August 16, 2018. Summer youth counselors will work approximately forty hours per week, with the potential for some overtime. Schedules will vary based on assigned duties. It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent TO APPLY: Note: This is a courtesy posting for a non merit position. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services ? Human Resources Enterprise. Applications to DAS-HRE only, will not be considered. Interested applicants must send a cover letter and resume to: Helen Stevens Education and Training Director Iowa Department for the Blind 524 Fourth Street Des Moines, IA 50309 helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us <mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us> -- Tiffany Bickell Executive Assistant to the Director, Commission Board Secretary Iowa Department for the Blind 515.281.1336 tiffany.bickell at blind.state.ia.us <mailto:tiffany.bickell at blind.state.ia.us> https://blind.iowa.gov ?A proud partner in the American Job Center network?

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