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FW: Iowa Department for the Blind Job Posting
by ebell＠pdrib.com 12 Jun '17

12 Jun '17

*** FYI *** Iowa Department for the Blind JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher Location: Des Moines, Iowa Salary Minimum: $47,715.20 Salary Maximum: $72,675.20 Post Close Date: June 20, 2017. 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 work with transition-age youth. Duties and responsibilities to include the following: Provide blindness skills training, 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. Spread awareness of department services and training opportunities through community presentations as directed. Essential functions of this position: Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in the English language. Teach contracted braille Teach independent travel using the long white cane Promote a positive philosophy of blindness including that blind persons can be as proficient as their sighted counterparts 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: Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services ? Human Resources Enterprise. Persons who wish to be considered for this position must submit a resume and letter of application to: Helen Stevens Education and Training Director Iowa Department for the Blind 524 4th Street Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 <mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us> helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us

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Sticky Handles on Iowa Canes
by PRESIDENT＠alumni.ecu.edu 09 Jun '17

09 Jun '17

Dear colleagues, I write to ask about a problem we are experiencing in Hawaii with some of our Iowa canes. I am referring specifically to the green-handled textured canes which were once produced in Iowa. I'm not sure if they are produced in Iowa anymore. We keep a cane bank, which includes some canes dating back a few decades. They still appear to be good products, and I think we do well to give people good canes, whether they like the most recently-produced ones or the older ones. Eventually, the green handles on the Iowa canes can become sticky in a way that we cannot figure out how to clean. It appears that it might be a deterioration of the material of the handle itself. The salt air does amazing things to a lot of materials here, so the problem may just be isolated to us. Has anyone experienced this before? Has anyone been able to come up with a solution to restore the cane? Thanks so much! Justin Sent from the iPhone of: Justin M. Salisbury, MA, NOMC, NCRTB, NCUEB Opportunity Ambassador National Federation of the Blind Email: President at Alumni.ECU.edu<mailto:President at Alumni.ECU.edu> LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-salisbury Twitter: @SalisburyJustin ?Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.? William Butler Yeats

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Reminder and information regarding the 2017 Cane Walk
by jaltman＠neb.rr.com 08 Jun '17

08 Jun '17

Hello Everyone, Here is your reminder regarding the up coming 2017 Cane Walk. This year, the Cane Walks will be held on Tuesday, July 11. 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. Just like last year, the Cane Walk is 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 CVRCB

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Register for 16th Annual Rehabilitation Conference in Orlando
by ebell＠pdrib.com 05 Jun '17

05 Jun '17

REGISTER NOW! *** Ten days remaining to get the early bird registration rates *** Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation and Education For the Blind 16th ANNUAL REHABILITATION AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY CONFERENCE Rosen Shingle Creek Resort 9939 Universal Boulevard Orlando, Florida 32819-9357 (866) 996-6338 Monday, July 10, 2017 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=325 Registration Fee includes the NBPCB Awards Reception: Cost: Before June 15 - $85 for professionals; $75 for Students. After June 15 - $100 for both students and professionals The National Certification in Unified English Braille (NCUEB) Exam will be offered from 1:00-5:00 concurrent with this conference. Separate registration is required to take the exam. See this link to register for NCUEB <https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=331> . 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 210 Woodard Hall PO Box 3158 Ruston LA 71272 Office: 318.257.4554 Fax: 318.257.2259 (Fax) Skype: edwardbell2010 <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> ebell at latech.edu <http://www.pdrib.com> 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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FW: Southern Oregon TVI/O&M needed
by ebell＠pdrib.com 15 May '17

15 May '17

Subject: Southern Oregon TVI/O&M needed *** Job opportunity *** *** See Attached *** The program that I work for in Southern Oregon is desperately searching for a teacher of blind students for next year. We have a two TVIs retiring and have only had ONE applicant! Do you have any teachers graduating the program this year who would be interested in living in WONDERFUL southern Oregon? Also, if you have any dual certified candidates, that's even better. Could you share this flyer with the NOMC listserv in case anyone knows of someone? We definitely need a bigger NFB presence here in Oregon, so I'd love to get one of your people out here. It's a great program to work for an awesome place to live! Thanks so much! Mandi

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Call for Presenters: Dare to Be Remarkable!
by ebell＠pdrib.com 15 May '17

15 May '17

National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute DARE TO BE REMARKABLE: Ten Years of Progress! Call for Presentations A three-day national training conference for education and rehabilitation professionals who work with blind transition-aged students or adults. Location National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Date Monday, November 6 through Wednesday, November 8, 2017 Call for Presentations We would like to invite you to submit a proposal to present at this conference during one of the concurrent breakout sessions which will be scheduled on the afternoon of November 6, 7, and 8. Abstracts should be submitted on one of the following conference themes or another closely related track: * Structured Discovery methods and principles across the lifespan. * agency-wide philosophy and culture on blindness. * Educational technologies, policies, and practices for teachers of blind students. * Rehabilitation methods, principles, and policies that effect instructors and administrators. * Teaching techniques in core subject areas (Cane Travel, Braille, etc.). * Successful transition from education to rehabilitation. * Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) strategies and programs. Proposals should include: * Title of Presentation * Name and contact information for lead presenter * Name and contact information of additional presenters (If any). * Indicate whether you are willing to repeat the presentation. * AV requirements (note: you may be required to provide your own equipment) * Abstract that includes a description of the workshop and what participants will learn. Proposals should not exceed 200 words in length. * Questions about presentations can be directed to Edward Bell, <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> ebell at latech.edu, or 318-257-4554. * Deadline for proposals is June 30, 2017. * Selected presenters will be notified by September 1, 2017, and all Presenters are expected to register for the conference. * All completed proposals should be email to <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> ebell at latech.edu. * <https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=119> Register for the conference here. Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness Louisiana Tech University 210 Woodard Hall PO Box 3158 Ruston LA 71272 Office: 318.257.4554 Fax: 318.257.2259 (Fax) Skype: edwardbell2010 <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> ebell at latech.edu <http://www.pdrib.com> 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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Ideal Ratio of Mobility Instructors to Agency Clients
by PRESIDENT＠alumni.ecu.edu 10 May '17

10 May '17

Hi everybody, A colleague asked me if there is an ideal ratio of mobility instructors to agency clients in a state agency serving the blind. I gave an answer about operational needs but did not have numbers to offer. Have any of our people ever come up with an ideal number ratio, such as 150 clients to 1 mobility instructor? It doesn?t necessarily say anything about who is accessing the mobility services but rather the human resource potential that the state agency has to provide these services. Thank you, Justin Justin M. Salisbury, MA, NOMC, NCRTB, NCUEB Orientation and Mobility Therapist Ho`opono Services for the Blind 1901 Bachelot Street Honolulu, HI 96817 Mobile: 808-224-8634 Office: 808-586-5274 Email: jsalisbury at dhs.hawaii.gov<mailto:jsalisbury at dhs.hawaii.gov> ?I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.? Michelangelo NOTICE: This information and attachments are intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged and/or confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited and may be punishable under state and federal law. If you have received this communication and/or attachments in error, please notify the sender via email immediately and destroy all electronic and paper copies.

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Register Now: 16th Annual Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation and Education for the Blind
by ebell＠pdrib.com 03 May '17

03 May '17

REGISTER NOW! Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation and Education For the Blind 16th ANNUAL REHABILITATION AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY CONFERENCE Rosen Shingle Creek Resort 9939 Universal Boulevard Orlando, Florida 32819-9357 (866) 996-6338 Monday, July 10, 2017 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=325 Registration Fee includes the NBPCB Awards Reception: Cost: Before June 15 - $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 Association of Professionals in Blindness Education Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness Louisiana Tech University 210 Woodard Hall PO Box 3158 Ruston LA 71272 Office: 318.257.4554 Fax: 318.257.2259 (Fax) Skype: edwardbell2010 <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> ebell at latech.edu <http://www.pdrib.com> 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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A volunteer needed in Ecuador
by jaltman＠neb.rr.com 30 Apr '17

30 Apr '17

Hello Everyone, If you are looking for an adventure, as well as the opportunity to share your skills in a part of the world where blind folks have few opportunities, please consider contacting this gentleman via Facebook. I don't know what supports may be available to you, but he is attempting to provide skills training and other supports to blind children and young adults in Ecuador, and he asked that I share this message from Facebook with all of you. <https://m.facebook.com/jim.paradiso.98?refid=12> Jim Paradiso What I am looking for somebody who has experience working with adults and children, who is capable of mobility training also is experienced in braille and technology. It would be a great if the had some knowledge of administration and fundraising in Spanish is a big plusI am currently in the city of Loja which is considered the Preforming arts capital of Ecuador. Also I am 45 minutes from vilcabumba which is the valley of longevity were people live well into the 100s. The climate here during the day the high of about 78 at night it gets into the low 50s. Because we are at 6000 feet and on the equator the temperature stays the same pretty much year around Your consideration of his request is appreciated. Sincerely, Jeff Altman

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2017 Cane Walk
by jaltman＠neb.rr.com 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

Hello Fellow NOMC's, We are again approaching our National Convention, and it is time to begin planning for the 2017 Cane Walk. As each of you knows, this is an opportunity to share our skills, and the spirit of independence with the youngest members of our Federation family, along with their parents. I hope that each of you will set aside the time to volunteer your time and energy to this year's Cane Walk. This is also an opportunity for each of you to receive CEU's toward your recertification, and to gain valuable experience working with children and young adults. This year, the Cane Walks will be held on Tuesday, July 11. 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 will send along the specific location for the two sessions of the Cane Walk as soon as this information is available. Please let me know if you will be available for one or both sessions. The popularity of the Cane Walk continues to grow, and each of you do so much to make a difference in the lives of these young people. I look forward to seeing each of you again this year. Sincerely, Jeffrey T. Altman MA NOMCT CVRCB

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