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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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Checking to see if a message sent out yesterday was received
by jeff.altman＠nebraska.gov 28 Mar '18

28 Mar '18

Hello Everyone, Yesterday I sent out a reminder about the up coming Cane Walk at national convention. We hav had a change of e-mail addresses, and I want to make sure it came through. Please let me know if you have received this e-mail. Thanks, Jeff Jeff Altman MA NOMCT CVRCB NCBVI - The Nebraska Center for the Blind 4600 Valley Road, Suite 100 Lincoln, NE 68510 (402) 471-8119 [NCBVI"AJC Email Logo]<http://www.ncbvi.nebraska.gov/>

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Derrick Williamson
by wmarshall＠cocenter.org 26 Mar '18

26 Mar '18

Sometimes a person comes into our lives for a reason or just a season. I am glad that 2017-2018 was the season that I had the pleasure of meeting and establishing a relationship with our friend, colleague, and teacher, Mr. Derrick Williamson. Last year, Derrick visited the Colorado Center for the Blind with Dr. Bell and some of the LA Tech Students and then at the Colorado State Convention where Derrick presented on behalf of LA Tech and the NBPCB. Derrick was one of the reasons that I decided to attend LA Tech where I had the very wonderful experience of having him as one of my instructors. I truly liked Derrick and I will miss him, however, I will always cherish my time with him both personally and professionally. I send my condolences to his family and all of you at LA Tech and LCB who will no longer have him to share with the rest of us. Sincerely, Wayne F. Marshall NOMC Student and Senior Services Specialist Colorado Center for the Blind 2233 W. Shepperd Ave. Littleton, CO 80120 Phone: 303.778.1130 Ext: 233 Fax: 303.778.1598 Take Charge with Confidence and Self-Reliance cocenter.org<http://cocenter.org/> Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/coloradocenterfortheblind> Twitter<https://twitter.com/cocenter4blind> YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/user/cocenterorg>

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FW: In memory of Darick Williamson
by ebell＠pdrib.com 23 Mar '18

23 Mar '18

The LCB family has lost another of our beloved members. Darick Williamson suffered a heart attack and passed away last night. We are in shock, and words cannot adequately convey the grief we feel as we mourn the loss of someone whose presence has made such a positive impact on countless lives. Our love and prayers are with his wife Trish and their sons, as well as the many cherished family and friends who will miss Darick and remember him as a man of strength, compassion, humor, and integrity.

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Darick Williamson
by ebell＠pdrib.com 23 Mar '18

23 Mar '18

Dear Friends, By now, most of you have heard the shocking and terrible news, but I regret to inform the rest of you that Darick Williamson passed away last night. Totally and completely unexpected by us all and he will be terribly missed by us all. I will inform you all as soon as I know more about arrangements or other details. 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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O&M position in Yuma Arizona
by jklgabias＠hotmail.com 20 Mar '18

20 Mar '18

Hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well. Spring has sprung here in Arizona with a beautiful 70 degree weather forecast. If any of you are tired of the snow or the humidity, I have just the opportunity for you! Attached is a job posting for an Orientation and Mobility Instructor position in Yuma Arizona. Yuma is only 2.5 hours from San Diego right on the border between Mexico, Arizona and California. They have some really amazing food and a great center out there. I currently work at the Tucson center of SAAVI Services for the Blind. We currently have 5 NOMCs working for SAAVI and a NCRTB. We are not a full structured discovery center but we all strive to teach the structured discovery methods in all of our classes. We are working towards building a strong philosophy at all 3 of our site locations. If you have any questions about Yuma, SAAVI or anything about Arizona you can contact Tarik Williams, Colin Wong, Conrad Austen, Karoll Austen or myself. You can also contact Amy Porterfield, the COO, directly at aporterfield at saavi.us (520) 795-1331. All the best, Joanne Gabias, M.A., NOMC, NCUEB, NCRTB Orientation and Mobility Instructor SAAVI Services for the Blind Tucson, AZ

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Question on using translators on travel
by yadiel.sotomayor＠gmail.com 15 Mar '18

15 Mar '18

Good evening everyone: I recently encountered a unique situation at work, and I want to hear your thoughts. I currently have a student with severe hearing lost and a language barrier. The student only speaks Spanish, so he uses a translator for communication. When I am working with the student, communication is not an issue. My first language is Spanish, therefore, I rarely need the translator. The reason for this email is, how should I handle the translator and the student when I send the student on independent assignments? Should I send the student with the translator so that he can communicate with the public, and risk the translator interfering with the lesson by assisting the student? Do I send him by himself with no way to communicate, and have him use deafblind communication signs instead? Or perhaps, me and the translator follow the student from a distance, until communication is needed? I would love to know if you had a similar situations and how you handled it. I have been thinking about this since I got this student, and I have not been able to come up with a satisfactory answer. Any suggestions are appreciated. Yadiel

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