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Dare to Be Remarkable: Hotel Deadline Extended
by ebell＠pdrib.com 05 Sep '17

05 Sep '17

National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute 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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Job Opening in Rhode Island, O & M
by PRESIDENT＠alumni.ecu.edu 31 Aug '17

31 Aug '17

Here's a job opening in Rhode Island, which I think is a great place to live: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/rhodeisland/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jo… They prefer a COMS but do not say that NOMC is off-limits. 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 "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." William Butler Yeats

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O&M Position in Mobile, Alabama
by jackson.dezman＠gmail.com 25 Aug '17

25 Aug '17

Please see below. Orientation & Mobility Specialists Alabama Dept. of Rehabilitation Services Mobile, AL Phone: (251) 478-2188 Send an Email to Tanya Nelson <mailto:Tanya.nelson at rehab.alabama.gov> Tanya.nelson at rehab.alabama.gov Category: Orientation & Mobility Specialists Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS), Office of Vocational Rehabilitation in Mobile is looking for a certified or certifiable Orientation & Mobility Specialists who is eager to help build confident travel skills in individuals with visual impairments. This is an itinerant position which requires travel throughout a multi-county geographical area. Duties include assessing training needs and developing and implementing an appropriate Individualized Training Program for each consumer. Skills to be taught include all aspects of independent travel. Instruction in travel skills should result in an increase in independence and integration into the community. This is a great opportunity to work on your own, schedule your own appointments, and meet the needs of those who are visually impaired. The O & M Specialists will be issued the equipment and supplies necessary to conduct training. Opportunities for professional development training are available. The position offers competitive salary, great benefits including major medical insurance, retirement, personal and vacation days, and a great working environment. Bring a healthy appetite for seafood and your sun block and join us on the Gulf Coast! Qualifications . Bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university in Orientation and Mobility or a closely related field and certifiable in Orientation and Mobility by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certification Board (NOMC)

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What strategies are you using with students that have cognitive and intellectual disabilities?
by jeff.altman＠nebraska.gov 24 Aug '17

24 Aug '17

Hello Everyone, I'm not currently working any students that would necessarily fit into the category of having a significant cognitive or intellectual disability; however, this is likely going to become more common for all of us in the not too distant future. So, I have a few questions I'd like to have your feedback on. I would also like to know whether you are teaching in a Center, or working as a home teacher, should there be a difference in the strategies you are employing. So, first of all, what sort of cognitive and intellectual disabilities do you recall your students presenting, and how was your experience in working with them been? How do you first approach these situations when you know ahead of time there is some form of disability involved, i.e. are you starting as you would with any other student, or do you make adjustments from the beginning? Can you explain the different sorts of strategies you have used with conditions such as autism, intellectual disabilities such as mental retardation, and TBI? If you work in a Center, have your students with these sort of conditions been successful in transferring the skills they learned into their everyday lives? Finally, How do you measure success for your students that have these type of conditions? I'm planning on making a file of the various approaches each of you have used, so I have both some ideas to draw on, and so I know who to get hold of if I'm needing someone to bounce ideas off of. I would truly appreciate knowing your experiences and ideas, and if I can be of help in a similar way, to any of you, please let me know. Thanks, Jeff Altman

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FW: [CambridgeChapter] Carroll Center Job Posting
by ebell＠pdrib.com 22 Aug '17

22 Aug '17

Subject: [CambridgeChapter] Carroll Center Job Posting THE CARROLL CENTER FOR THE BLIND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS INSTRUCTOR (full or part-time) We seek a Technology Skills Instructor to work with students who range in age from 14 - 90 and teach a wide variety of nonvisual skills related to accessible means for personal computer use, smartphone use, notetaking techniques, Braille, paper/digital record keeping skills as well as approaches for accessing print. The Technology Skills Instructor will evaluate students' progress, make recommendations and present at department meetings. The Department uses a team-based approach, where all instructors collaborate closely across training disciplines of the Vision Rehab Staff and work together to best support consumer skill development and emotional adjustment to vision loss. Qualifications: Successful candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree combined with a minimum of two years' experience working with blind/visually impaired adults and teaching current Windows OS, Microsoft Office products, typing, smartphones & notetaking techniques, paper/digital record keeping skills as well as approaches for accessing print. Experience teaching Braille and Apple computer operating systems a plus. Must be energetic, creative, and enthusiastic as well as possess excellent oral/written skills and be a team player. We offer a generous benefits package and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants kindly submit a cover letter and resume to <mailto:jobs at carroll.org> jobs at carroll.org 770 Centre Street Newton, MA 02458 <http://www.carroll.org> www.carroll.org

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FW: Position Announcement - Rehabilitation Teacher - Kansas City
by Michael.A.StJulien＠dss.mo.gov 18 Aug '17

18 Aug '17

I meant to include the listserv in this announcement originally. 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 "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." From: St. Julien, Michael A Sent: Friday, August 18, 2017 12:31 PM To: 'missindigo411 at yahoo.com'; 'nfbmo at nfbnet.org'; 'Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List'; 'orientationandmobility at lists.blindcanadians.ca'; 'ncsab_members at ncsab.org' Cc: 'Kevin Monk'; 'Manning,Rosario (DARS)' Subject: Position Announcement - Rehabilitation Teacher - Kansas City Good Afternoon, Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind is currently recruiting for a Rehabilitation Teacher in our Kansas City District Office. For more information regarding the position, 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 - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - Kansas City
by Michael.A.StJulien＠dss.mo.gov 18 Aug '17

18 Aug '17

Good Afternoon, Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind is currently recruiting for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee positions in our Kansas City District Office. For more information regarding the position(s), 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 "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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Dare to be Remarkable--Agenda and Hotel information
by ebell＠pdrib.com 15 Aug '17

15 Aug '17

Hello, We are looking forward to your participation at the Dare to Be Remarkable conference which will be held in Baltimore, MD, November 6-8. This email contains information on details and deadlines. 1. Attached is the agenda at a Glance, which you can use for your planning purposes. 2. Call for presentations is still open, but closing soon. See the attached document. 3. Registration is open, and the deadline for the reduced rate is October 13. 4. Get your hotel reservations made soon. The room block at the Royal Sonesta hotel is only good until August 29, so you only have a couple of weeks to get the conference rate. 5. Registration and hotel information follows and is attached. 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 August 29, 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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FW: O&M opening in Tulsa Oklahoma
by ebell＠pdrib.com 10 Aug '17

10 Aug '17

Announcement 18-022 Rehabilitation of the Blind Specialist.pdf Department of Rehabilitation Services Please Post Job Announcement # 18-022 Position Title/Code/Level: Location: Number of Positions/PIN: Monthly Salary Range: Level IV (Pay Band M) Level III (Pay Band L) Leven! (Pay Band K) Level I (Pay Band K) Beginning Date: Ending Date: Rehabilitation of the Blind Specialist, Level IV, K23D (May be filled at K23C, K23B or K23A) VS 91 - Tulsa, OK (1) - Classified / 805000266 Minimum Midpoint Maximum $ 3,612.53 $ 4,752.56 $ 5,940.70 $ 3,172.41 $ 4,281.70 $ 5,352.13 $ 2,654.00 $ 3,892.52 $ 4,865.64 $ 2,428.03 $ 3,561.11 $ 4,451.39 Wednesday, August 9, 2017 Monday, September 11, 2017 at 11:59 pm Essential Functions: Position provides daily independent living skills such as Braille, assistive technology and home management to promote confidence and self-esteem for the individual. Preference may be given to applicants with a Master's Degree in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy and currently holding a certification appropriate to the position, such as CVRT. Applicant must be willing to perform all job related travel. Probationary period (or trial period if applicable) is required. Background Check: The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Education and Experience Requirements: Level I - requirements at this level consist of a Bachelor's degree in orientation and mobility, rehabilitation teaching or a bachelor's degree and one year of experience in a disability related field. Level II - requirements at this level consist of those indicated in Level I plus two years of experience in rehabilitation teaching or orientation and mobility. All applicants at this level must be eligible to sit for certification for either Vision Rehabilitation Therapist or Orientation and Mobility Specialist through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certificate, (NOMC) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board. Level III - requirements at this level consist of those indicated in Level II. All applicants at this level must be certified in either Vision Rehabilitation Therapist or Orientation and Mobility Specialist through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certificate, (NOMC) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board. Level IV - requirements at this level consist of a master's degree in either Rehabilitation of the Blind, Visual/Vision services or Orientation and Mobility and three years' experience in rehabilitation teaching or orientation and mobility. All applicants at this level must be certified as either Vision Rehabilitation Therapist or Orientation and Mobility Specialist through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP). Selective Qualifications: Must include transcript that shows Degree has been awarded and any current certifications appropriate to the position. Certification by the Academy of Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certificate (NOMC), or the National Certification in Literary Braille or Unified English Braille (NCLB or NCUEB) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board, or have one additional year of experience in a closely related field teaching blindness skills. Method of Application: ALL SOURCES - Applicants, without previous classified state service, those that are in the unclassified status OR currently in probationary status, must apply through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services OKJOBS on-line External Listings applicant system (www.jobaps.com/ok/ <http://www.jobaps.com/ok/> ). Current State of Oklahoma employees with permanent status in the classified service, or those having reinstatement rights must apply through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services OKJOBS on-line Internal Listings applicant system (www.jobaps.com/OK/promo.asp <http://www.jobaps.com/OK/promo.asp> ). If you have any questions regarding this position or the application process, contact Calvin Small at (405) 951-3527 or Stephanie Roe at (405) 951-3454. An Equal Opportunity Employer Fatos Floyd, CRC, Field Services Coordinator Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services Visual Services Mobile: 918-230-7156 | Toll Free: 800-845-8476 | <http://www.okdrs.gov/> www.okdrs.gov Empower Oklahomans with Disabilities

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An North Carolina chapter president needs your help.
by mperet＠BISM.org 28 Jul '17

28 Jul '17

Dear Colleagues, I have received a request from a chapter president in NC who is close to the mayor and other city officials. They are discussing the installation of audible pedestrian signals and she needs consultative assistance to be sure that the wrong ones don't get decided upon. This young lady is newly blind within the past two years and has risen to an impressive leadership level. If there is an NOMC anywhere within the vicinity who could provide some help or even travel out there, I know she will be extremely grateful. She has a hard deadline, however, so if someone is in a position to help, even by phone, please email me off line and I will pass along her contact information. With fraternal regards, Maurice Peret, NOMCT 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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