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Keeping Cool Under Sleepshades
by PRESIDENT＠alumni.ecu.edu 10 Oct '17

10 Oct '17

Hi everyone, After reading Jane's last comment, I thought I might share a tip with everyone on how I keep my sleepshades from getting so hot. I went to training in Louisiana and went back for grad school at Louisiana Tech. Now that I teach in Hawaii, where I am closer to the equator than anywhere on the mainland, I get to experience an even stronger sun. Since the dark color of the sleepshades causes them to absorb heat, I paint my sleepshades white. It takes a few coats of spray paint to make them look good, but the temperature difference is amazing. I remember, when I first experimented with it, being told to just make sure that the end result looks professional. In case anyone wants to try it, I want to tell you how I do it. If anyone can improve on the process, I'd love to know how. 1. Remove the Velcro strap 2. Make a cut-out which is exactly the same size as the outer rim of the foam part (with any error in the direction of being smaller because foam can compress) 3. Place the sleepshades flush against the cut-out 4. Apply 3 to 4 coats of spray paint with normal technique. I usually ask a sighted person to tell me when the Mindfold logo is no longer visible. I will note that I initially tried taping off the foam but generally found that it didn't work because foam is a lot more flexible than tape. I hope that's useful to some folks. It sure keeps me cool. Aloha, Justin Justin M. Salisbury, MA, NOMC, NCRTB, NCUEB Legislative Committee Chair Honolulu Chapter National Federation of the Blind of Hawaii Email: President at Alumni.ECU.edu<mailto:President at Alumni.ECU.edu> LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/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

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quick poll
by ebell＠pdrib.com 09 Oct '17

09 Oct '17

Hey guys, I have a quick poll or question for you all. I am working on a document and wanted to hear from you all what are some of the top misconceptions or assumptions that people make when you say that you teach structured discovery. What do people assume structured discovery is, or assume you are doing when you say structured discovery? 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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Consequences of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
by mperet＠BISM.org 22 Sep '17

22 Sep '17

Dear Colleagues, The linked article that follows appears to represent a barrage of articles currently in circulation amounting to a wholesale legislative assault on the Americans with Disabilities Act. It seems the momentum is on their side unless some of the assertions can be challenged with data based evidence. While I'm the farthest from a researcher, the article made claims that were unsubstantiated or without proper references. I am also unfamiliar with the source so perhaps it lends itself to such bombast but I think it speaks the loudest under the current political climate. WE need a broad based rapid response team to challenge it. being http://www.nber.org/digest/dec98/w6670.html Thanks for looking into this. Maurice Peret, Talent Recruiter, Human Resources Department Blind Industries & Services of Maryland 3345 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21227 Office: 410.737.2673 Mobile: 804.928.4015 mperet at bism.org<mailto:mperet at bism.org> https://www.bism.org/career [cid:image001.png at 01D14DDC.986E89E0]************************************************** ************************************************** "Ignorance and fear are but matters of the mind-and the mind is adaptable." -Daniel Kish **************************************************

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FW: VDBVI Career Opportunities - 9/19/2017
by ebell＠pdrib.com 19 Sep '17

19 Sep '17

*** Posted on behalf of Melody Roane** Subject: VDBVI Career Opportunities - 9/19/2017 Listed below are the VDBVI career opportunities currently posted. Each position may be accessed directly in the state Recruitment Management System (RMS) by clicking on the applicable Quicklink. Since vacancies are posted frequently, check the RMS for the most up to date listing at https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com . Here are some helpful tips to remember when applying: * Review the position's EWP. * Fully complete your RMS application to accurately reflect your current job duties and past experiences. Only fully completed applications are accepted. * Contact HR, prior to the position closing, if you have any issues accessing RMS or submitting an application. * RMS closes all positions at 11:59 pm on the Closing Date. * Screening is based solely on your RMS application. HR determines interview candidates by comparing the information disclosed and detailed on applications to the screening criteria for the particular position. Be sure to like VDBVI on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/VDBVI and visit us on the web at https://www.vdbvi.org Job Title: Orientation and Mobility Specialist Location: Staunton - 790 Position #: 00127 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Quicklink: https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/86483

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Deadlines Approaching for Dare to be Remarkable
by ebell＠pdrib.com 19 Sep '17

19 Sep '17

Dear Colleagues, This note is to let you know that several deadlines are quickly approaching regarding the Dare to be Remarkable conference which is to be held in Baltimore, MD November 6-9. * The final deadline for our reserved hotel room block at the Royal Sonesta Hotel is this coming Monday, September 25. No rooms are guaranteed after this date and the rate will go up. * October 13 is the deadline for early bird registration. Registration costs go up after this date. * The registration and hotel information follow; DARE TO BE REMARKABLE: Ten Years of Progress! A three-day national training conference for education and rehabilitation professionals who work with blind students and 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 Online Registration is now open! Visit this URL: <https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=119> Register Here Registration includes all conference materials in alternative formats, lunches, periodic snack breaks, transportation to and from the hotel, and special hospitality/training events. * Pre-registration prior to October 13, 2017 is $400 per person. * Registration after October 13, 2017 will be $500 per person. Lodging A block of rooms has been reserved for conference participants at the Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore, located at 550 Light Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202, at a room rate of $169, plus tax, per night. This rate will be available to those that make their reservation before Monday, September 25, 2017. Participants should make reservations directly with the hotel by calling 410-347-9702 and referencing conference code 1105NFBDBR. A shuttle to and from the NFB Jernigan Institute will be provided for conference participants staying at the Royal Sonesta Harbor Court. Call for Presenters now open! For information on how to submit your idea for one of the conference breakout sessions visit the call for presenters section on the registration page or contact Edward Bell for more information at <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> ebell at latech.edu. ***Continuing Education Credits will be available for conference Participants *** Questions about the conference can be directed to: Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness Louisiana Tech University Phone: (318) 257-4554 Email: ebell at latech.edu The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. 2017 Dare To Be Remarkable Conference Sponsors: National Association of Blind Rehabilitation Professionals National Association of Professionals in Blindness Education National Blindness Professional Certification Board Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness Louisiana Tech University 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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Seeking NOMC Assistance in Baltimore for conference in November
by ebell＠pdrib.com 14 Sep '17

14 Sep '17

*** The below message is from Melissa Riccobono *** I am writing because the Maryland Parents of Blind Children would very much like to hold a Structured Discovery workshop and experience at our NFBMD convention. The convention will be held November 10-12 in Towson, Maryland, which is just outside of Baltimore. Will any NOMC in the area or who is coming to the Dare To Be Remarkable conference earlier that week be available to stay for our convention-or at least for the day on the tenth, which is when we would like to hold our workshop. We want parents to have a good over view of Structured Discovery, and then we will be pairing parents and their kids up with blind adults so they can explore and get lunch from a mall which is very close to the hotel. *** You can respond to me or contact Melissa directly at: parenting at nfb.org <mailto:parenting at nfb.org> 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: O&M and RT positions in Rhode Island
by ebell＠pdrib.com 13 Sep '17

13 Sep '17

*** Job in Rhode Island ** ?I am a Rehabilitation Teacher at RI Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired. We are currently seeking an O&M instructor and a Functional Vision Specialist (RT) for our Independent Living unit. I would be extremely grateful if you could pass the below listings along to those who might be interested. Please feel free to refer any interested parties to me (molly.faerber at gmail.com <mailto:molly.faerber at gmail.com> / 401 477-9079 <tel:(401)%20477-9079> ) with any questions. Thank you so much! Molly Faerber NFBRI Board Member O&M: (full time state position) http://agency.governmentjobs.com/rhodeisland/default.cfm?action=viewJob&job… RT: (this position goes though a temp agency but the previous employee held it for several years and left only to become a VRC at our agency.) https://www.indeed.com/cmp/ADIL-BUSINESS-SYSTEMS-INC/jobs/Functional-Vision…

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

12 Sep '17

Iowa Department for the Blind JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Job title: Independent Living Rehabilitation Teacher (SSB2) Domiciled: Des Moines, Iowa Salary Minimum: $43,576.00 Salary Maximum: $ 66,185.60 Post Close Date: September 14, 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 independent living and vocational rehabilitation clients throughout the state. This position is assigned to the Independent Living Program Division. The program serves a diverse population and ages. Essential functions: * Support the mission, vision, values and culture of the agency. * Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in the English language. * Promote a positive philosophy of blindness including that blind persons can be as proficient as their sighted counterparts * Adheres to Federal program and State Administrative Rules as well as agency and program policies and procedures. * Verifies and where assigned completes program applications with agency?s applicants. * Collects, analyzes, and interprets various data and information including but not limited to eye and/or medical reports. * Determines and certifies applicant?s eligibility for program services. * Assesses client independent living service and skills training needs. * In partnership with client, develop a service plan that offers sustainable, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound solutions/goals. As necessary, in partnership with client amend service plan. * Provides adjustment to blindness counseling and guidance for the benefit of clients. * Provides instruction/training using structure discovery model incorporating alternative techniques of blindness/non-visual skills training. * Delivers core service training in the areas of orientation and mobility or travel with long white cane; daily living/home-management; communications to include Braille literacy; leisure; and integration. Where identified as a service need, offer information and make referrals. * Facilitate and document observed and client reported confidence levels, skill gains, control over life advances, and positive attitude or acceptance toward their blindness. * Recommends and prepares service authorizations. * Moves each client in a positive direction to facilitate goal achievement and case closure. * Responsible for client case management including entering information and data from application through case closure using an electronic case management system as well as ensure relevant documents and forms are filed into the client?s paper files. * Responsible to manage large case load within assigned service region(s). * Ability to travel extensively statewide and to stay overnight two to three times per work week to ensure effective service delivery. * Ability to ambulate from place to place, standing, reaching, critical thinking, stooping, bending, lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs. * Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather. * Ability to learn concepts and apply what has been learned. * Demonstrates independent living assistive technology, adaptive devices, aids, and equipment. * Use sound judgement, and works with a high level of integrity and ethics. * Ability to work autonomously and in a team setting. 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 Kimberley Barber, 515-281-1299 or Kim.Barber at blind.state.ia.us <mailto:Kim.Barber 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: Kimberley Barber Independent Living Program Administrator Iowa Department for the Blind 524 4th Street Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 Kim.Barber at blind.state.ia.us <mailto:Kim.Barber at blind.state.ia.us> 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 ebell at latech.edu <mailto: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 From: Bickell, Tiffany [mailto:tiffany.bickell at blind.state.ia.us] Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 8:26 AM To: undisclosed-recipients: Subject: Iowa Department for the Blind Independent Living Job Posting Hello, Please see the attached job posting for an IL teacher at the Iowa Department for the Blind and send out to your distribution lists. Thank you, Tiffany -- 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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FW: Survey of University Faculty Training Orientation and Mobility Specialists
by ebell＠pdrib.com 11 Sep '17

11 Sep '17

Dear NOMC, Not often do I have the pleasure of posting something to the list that is both timely and thought provoking. Most of you may not qualify for the survey itself as you don't work at a university, but the questions are quite interesting. If nothing else, please read the solicitation email below. Dear Participant: It is our pleasure to invite you to participate in our research called "Survey of University Faculty Training Orientation and Mobility Specialists Concerning What Accommodations, Teaching Strategies, and Resources are Used for Students Who are Blind Taking Blindfold Cane Courses". The purpose of the proposed study is to survey faculty of personnel preparation programs training O&M specialists concerning the identification of accommodations, teaching techniques and resources needed to teach students who are blind and enrolled in blindfold cane courses. As a faculty member teaching blindfold cane courses, you are invited to participate in this research. If you have other O&M specialists teach your blindfold courses please distribute this survey URL to them. If you agree to participate, please go to the URL https://educttu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4UaDwIYudYftheB to complete an online survey. In this survey you will be asked to provide some basic demographic information (e.g., length of teaching, education). In addition, you are requested to provide information concerning the format of the cane class, the accommodations, teaching techniques and resources provided to students who are blind. This survey will take about 10-15 minutes of your time, and we will use the results for a research study. You can quit the survey any time simply by closing the survey window. We will not be able to identify you individually. To show our appreciation for your participation, upon the completion of the online survey, you will be offered an opportunity to win a $50 gift certificate for Amazon in a random drawing. A total of two gift certificates will be given in this study. For further information about this research, feel free to contact Dr. Nora Griffin-Shirley (806-834-0225) at Texas Tech University's College of Education n.griffin-shirley at ttu.edu For information about the rights of research participants, you may also contact the Human Research Protection Program: Office of the Vice President for Research, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas 79409, or you can email your questions to www.hrpp at ttu.edu.or Sincerely, Nora Nora Griffin-Shirley, Ph.D., Professor Coordinator of O&M Program Director 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 <mailto:n.griffin-shirley at ttu.edu> n.griffin-shirley at ttu.edu

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FW: VDBVI Career Opportunities - 9/1/2017
by ebell＠pdrib.com 05 Sep '17

05 Sep '17

Subject: VDBVI Career Opportunities - 9/1/2017 Listed below are the VDBVI career opportunities currently posted. Each position may be accessed directly in the state Recruitment Management System (RMS) by clicking on the applicable Quicklink. Since vacancies are posted frequently, check the RMS for the most up to date listing at https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com . Here are some helpful tips to remember when applying: * Review the position's EWP. * Fully complete your RMS application to accurately reflect your current job duties and past experiences. Only fully completed applications are accepted. * Contact HR, prior to the position closing, if you have any issues accessing RMS or submitting an application. * RMS closes all positions at 11:59 pm on the Closing Date. * Screening is based solely on your RMS application. HR determines interview candidates by comparing the information disclosed and detailed on applications to the screening criteria for the particular position. Be sure to like VDBVI on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/VDBVI and visit us on the web at https://www.vdbvi.org Job Title: Admin. & Office Spec. III/ Executive Assistant Location: Henrico - 087 Position #: 00043 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Quicklink: https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/70321 Job Title: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Location: Fairfax County - 059 Position #: 00213 Closing Date: 09/12/2017 Quicklink: https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/86474 Job Title: Orientation and Mobility Specialist Location: Staunton - 790 Position #: 00127 Closing Date: 09/04/2017 Quicklink: https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/86483

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