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This year's Cane Walk, we seriously need instructors
by jaltman＠neb.rr.com 26 Jun '16

26 Jun '16

Hello Everyone, I have just received word that we have 99 adults registered for this year's Cane Walk. I don't know for sure how many children or families this represents, but clearly this is the largest group we will have served up to this point. This is clearly a wonderful problem to have, but without enough instructors it will most certainly be a problem. It is possible that enough of you are already planning to come to help out, but just in case, please encourage other instructors to give of their time, and please ask this of anyone you believe will feel comfortable teaching basic O&M skills. I would rather have too many instructors, than to have to turn anyone away from this experience. Thank you, Jeff Altman MA NOMCT CVRCB

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2016 Cane Walk, July 1st in WEKIWA 8 (L2
by jaltman＠neb.rr.com 19 Jun '16

19 Jun '16

Hello Everyone, Now that you are busy preparing for this year's national convention, I wanted to remind all of you about the 2016 Cane walk. I hope that each of you will be able to join us for this terrific event, and help share the knowledge and skills that have helped so many young people to gain confidence and independence. Below are the dates, times, and room locations for this event. Please let me know if you will be able to participate, including for which of the two sessions you will be available to provide instruction. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions, and remember you can receive additional points toward your recertification as an NOMC for your participation in the Cane Walk. I want to extend a special thanks to Melissa Riccobono and the Parents of Blind Children Division for their assistance in preparing for this event. I also want to thank each of you for your terrific response to my requests for instructors each year, this is truly one of the finest examples of Federationism at work. Sincerely, Jeff Altman MA NOMCT CVRCB The 2016 Cane walk will be held : Friday July 1, 2016 8:45 - 10:30 am CANE WALK Session I 11:00 am - 12:45 pm CANE WALK Session II Location: WEKIWA 8 (L2

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Early bird Registration deadline is tomorrow for the 15th Annual Rehabilitation Conference
by ebell＠pdrib.com 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

REGISTER NOW! Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation and Education For the Blind 15th ANNUAL REHABILITATION AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY CONFERENCE Rosen Shingle Creek Resort 9939 Universal Boulevard Orlando, Florida 32819-9357 Thursday, June 30, 2016 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 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 Go to the following URL to register: https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=284 The complete agenda is now available and can be obtained by emailing ebell at latech.edu or directly by downloading here: 2016 Rehab Agenda <https://www.dropbox.com/s/syqnk6gnnszy6gc/2016%20Rehab%20Agenda.doc?dl=0> 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 Dianne Reed at 318-257-4554, or dreed at latech.edu <mailto:dreed 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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Position Announcements - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors - Kansas City, Jefferson City, and St. Louis
by Michael.A.StJulien＠dss.mo.gov 13 Jun '16

13 Jun '16

Good Morning, Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind is currently recruiting for 4 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor positions. They are as follows: * 2 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor positions in our Kansas City District. Please contact Rekha Nanchal at 816-889-2850 if you have any questions; * 1 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor position in our Mid-Missouri District located in Jefferson City. Please contact Jim Brinkmann at 573-751-3434 if you have any questions; * 1 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor position in our St. Louis-South District. Please contact Lisa Randolph at 314-264-7617 if you have any questions. Thank you. 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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Position Announcement - District Supervisor - St. Louis, MO
by Michael.A.StJulien＠dss.mo.gov 08 Jun '16

08 Jun '16

Good Afternoon, Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind is currently recruiting for a District Supervisor in our St. Louis-South District Office. Please see the attachment for more details. If you have any further questions please contact me directly at the contact information listed below. Thank you. 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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2016 Rehabilitation Conference: Registration and Agenda are now available
by ebell＠pdrib.com 04 Jun '16

04 Jun '16

REGISTER NOW! Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation and Education For the Blind 15th ANNUAL REHABILITATION AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY CONFERENCE Rosen Shingle Creek Resort 9939 Universal Boulevard Orlando, Florida 32819-9357 Thursday, June 30, 2016 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 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 Go to the following URL to register: https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=284 The complete agenda is now available and can be obtained by emailing ebell at latech.edu or directly by downloading here: 2016 Rehab Agenda <https://www.dropbox.com/s/syqnk6gnnszy6gc/2016%20Rehab%20Agenda.doc?dl=0> 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 Dianne Reed at 318-257-4554, or dreed at latech.edu <mailto:dreed 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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[Noma] seeking creative ideas for teaching compass directions to children
by mjhartle23＠gmail.com 18 May '16

18 May '16

HI, Just a couple of quick thoughts to add? Playing games like Red light green light work well only instead of running to the person who is it, the person who?s it calls out a direction and the players run to that direction?s designated base. Also, playing a game like ?Mother May I? and giving them things to do towards a certain direction is fun. I guess this is a bit like Deja?s suggestion for Simon says though. Also, doing a mirror-image kind of activity is good when demonstrating how directions are more helpful than just left or right. For example, if you are facing the child, you can say something like ?point to the right? then you can show how your way of pointing to the right is different than the child/students. Then, you repeat the exercise and say ?point to the North? and show how you are both now pointing the same way. Letting the students design their own maps of things like the school, neighborhood, etc. are also great ways to teach directions, along with several other travel concepts. The kinesthetic aspect of this activity works really well though in helping to solidify such an abstract concept like cardinal directions sometimes can be. Mary Jo Hartle , NOMC, TBS Mjhartle23 at gmail.com <mailto:Mjhartle23 at gmail.com> www.makingitontheplayground.com <http://www.makingitontheplayground.com> www.homeiswheretheHartleis.com <http://www.homeiswheretheHartleis.com> From: NOMC [mailto:nomc-bounces at lists.nbpcb.org] On Behalf Of Deja M. Powell Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 10:56 AM To: Sheena Manuel <snm063 at gmail.com> Cc: NOMC at lists.nbpcb.org Subject: Re: [Nomc] seeking creative ideas for teaching compass directions to children Hello Sumara, One idea I've used to teach cardinal directions is to have kids stand in a square a few feet away from each other. Then have a ball with a bell in it and give them directions (north, east, south, west), and they have to throw the ball to that person in that corner. All four kids have to focus in order to be prepared to catch the ball if it is there corner, so this helps them pay attention the whole time. Then you can give them new positions so they have to re-adjust there thinking. With more advance students you can do norther/east, south/east, etc... Another idea is to have them go on a treasure hunt. Place a prize for them in one spot of the room/yard/court and have them start in a certain corner, then play simon says. For example, Simon says walk three steps North. You do this until they reach the treasure, if they make a mistake on their directions though, they have to start over to get to the treasure. These are just a couple of ideas I've used in the past to help kiddos. Hopefully they help. Thanks, Deja Deja M. Powell, MA, NOMC PhD Student, Capella University <http://www.capella.edu> Cane Travel Instructor, Utah Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired <http://www.usor.utah.gov/division-of-services-for-the-blind-and-visually-im…> Co-Director, Club SILVER (Southern Utah) Cell: 801.891.3430 Work: 801-323-4343 Email: deja.powell at gmail.com <mailto:deja.powell at gmail.com> Blog: slateandstylish.blogspot.com <http://slateandstylish.blogspot.com> "You can never be Overdressed or Overeducated." -Oscar Wilde On Thu, May 12, 2016 at 12:42 PM, <snm063 at gmail.com <mailto:snm063 at gmail.com> > wrote: - Using Tactile Town from APH, also Treks from APH - Using the room and having different things on each wall they can discover what's on each wall and set their own cardinal directions then drilling them to find a specific wall and checking the landmark for accuracy. -going to grocery store or dollar store using the same concept of setting cardinal directions as they find specific items on different walls or sides of the store Sheena Manuel, MBA, MAT TBS/NOMC, NCUEB Outreach Specialist Louisiana Tech University Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness 318-257-4554 <tel:318-257-4554> On May 12, 2016, at 11:12 AM, <Sumara.Shakeel at dhs.state.nj.us <mailto:Sumara.Shakeel at dhs.state.nj.us> > <Sumara.Shakeel at dhs.state.nj.us <mailto:Sumara.Shakeel at dhs.state.nj.us> > wrote: Maurice, Those are great ideas! Thank you. Sumara From: Maurice Peret [mailto:mperet at BISM.org] Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2016 12:07 PM To: Sumara Shakeel; NOMC at lists.nbpcb.org <mailto:NOMC at lists.nbpcb.org> Subject: RE: [Nomc] seeking creative ideas for teaching compass directions to children Greetings Sumara, I trust that this message finds you well. I?m not sure how helpful this might or mightn?t be but I?ve sometimes used the concept of a face clock with folks struggling with cardinal directions; north being 12:00, east 3:00, south 6:00, and west 9:00. Trouble is, most people have become more accustomed to digital time devices. An idea that crept into mind, however, is perhaps circling chairs around a circle as for Musical chairs and the object might be to identify the chair at each compass point. You could do the same thing with a cake walk, have tasty treats at North, East, South, and West. Depending upon how challenging you want to get, you could even give bonuses for kids who can identify NE, SE, SW, and NW. Hope to see you in Orlando. Maurice From: NOMC [mailto:nomc-bounces at lists.nbpcb.org] On Behalf Of Sumara.Shakeel at dhs.state.nj.us <mailto:Sumara.Shakeel at dhs.state.nj.us> Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2016 11:48 AM To: NOMC at lists.nbpcb.org <mailto:NOMC at lists.nbpcb.org> Subject: [Nomc] seeking creative ideas for teaching compass directions to children Hello, We are planning activities for the children?s summer program at our state agency, and I am wondering if anyone has ideas for teaching compass directions to children as part of a map skills activity. They range in age from about six to twelve. I, of course, know how to teach compass directions but am looking for fun and creative ways to present this to children as I have worked primarily with adults. Sumara Shakeel _____ 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. _____ This E-mail, including any attachments, may be intended solely for the personal and confidential use of the sender and recipient(s) named above. 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The 2016 Cane Walk
by jaltman＠neb.rr.com 17 May '16

17 May '16

Hello Everyone, Now that you are busy preparing for this year's national convention, I wanted to remind all of you about the 2016 Cane walk. I hope that each of you will be able to join us for this terrific event, and help share the knowledge and skills that have helped so many young people to gain confidence and independence. Below are the dates, times, and room locations for this event. Please let me know if you will be able to participate, including for which of the two sessions you will be available to provide instruction. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions, and remember you can receive additional points toward your recertification as an NOMC for your participation in the Cane Walk. I want to extend a special thanks to Melissa Riccobono and the Parents of Blind Children Division for their assistance in preparing for this event. I also want to thank each of you for your terrific response to my requests for instructors each year, this is truly one of the finest examples of Federationism at work. Sincerely, Jeff Altman MA NOMCT CVRCB The 2016 Cane walk will be held : Friday July 1, 2016 8:45 - 10:30 am CANE WALK Session I 11:00 am - 12:45 pm CANE WALK Session II Location: WEKIWA 8 (L2

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seeking creative ideas for teaching compass directions to children
by Sumara.Shakeel＠dhs.state.nj.us 16 May '16

16 May '16

Hello, We are planning activities for the children's summer program at our state agency, and I am wondering if anyone has ideas for teaching compass directions to children as part of a map skills activity. They range in age from about six to twelve. I, of course, know how to teach compass directions but am looking for fun and creative ways to present this to children as I have worked primarily with adults. Sumara Shakeel 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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FW: O&M Instructor Position at SFTB
by ebell＠pdrib.com 19 Apr '16

19 Apr '16

Subject: O&M Instructor Position at SFTB Importance: High Hi Dr. Bell, Below is a job announcement for an open O&M instructor position at Society for the Blind. Please feel free to distribute this announcement to any qualified candidates who may be interested in the position. This job presents a terrific opportunity for the right candidate to join a stellar team dedicated to maximizing independence for blind individuals in a structured discovery learning environment. Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions or require further information. Hope you are well! Appreciatively, Shane Snyder Director of Programs Society for the Blind 1238 S Street Sacramento, CA 95811 Direct Line: (916) 889-7588 SFTB Main Phone: (916) 452-8271 Fax: (916) 492-283 Email: ssnyder at societyfortheblind.org <mailto:ssnyder at societyfortheblind.org> Website: societyfortheblind.org Our mission is to empower individuals living with low vision or blindness to discover, develop and achieve their full potential. Greetings! Society for the Blind, located in Sacramento California, has been providing individuals living with blindness or low vision training, tools, and mentorship to achieve their full potential for over sixty years. Our organization is currently seeking experienced, qualified candidates for an open Orientation & Mobility Instructor position. A description of the job is provided below. This position is full-time (40 hours per week), and it includes a competitive compensation and benefits package. Interested applicants may email cover letters and resumes to Shane Snyder, Director of Programs, at ssnyder at societyfortheblind.org <mailto:ssnyder at societyfortheblind.org> . The position will remain open until filled. No phone calls, please. Thank you for your interest! Job Title: Orientation & Mobility Instructor Classification: Non-Exempt/Full-Time Reports to: Director of Programs General Description: The essential function of the job is to teach students how to travel safely, efficiently, and independently in their homes, workplaces, community, and beyond. Duties: Instruction: 1. Instruct students in the proper use of the long, white cane and other mobility aids to travel safely, efficiently, and independently. 2. Introduce students to and teach them in the use of non-visual methods and strategies for orientation and mobility. 3. Using the Structure Discovery Method, Provide real world opportunities to practice and reinforce non-visual skills and techniques for safe, efficient, and independent travel. 4. Instruct students in how to safely, locate, detect, and negotiate stairways including ascending/descending, fall prevention/recovery, and checking for hazards. 5. Conduct training in non-visual techniques for safely crossing both controlled and uncontrolled intersections including strategies for negotiating high traffic roadways. 6. Teach students how to safely and effectively utilize public transportation, including: route and trip planning; locating transit stops and transportation hubs; and boarding/exiting busses, trains, airplanes and other vehicles. Instruct students in how to safely and effectively negotiate escalators, elevators, revolving doors, and other challenges encountered when traveling. 7. Teach students how to locate, use, and navigate safely and efficiently busy public facilities such as shopping malls, stadiums, airports, hospitals, college campuses, etc. 8. Create tactile and auditory maps and instruct students in their proper use. 9. Evaluate students' functional, physical and mental capabilities, as related to mobility and orientation. 10. Determine individual students' need for physical conditioning. 11. Stay current in areas of responsibility. 12. Address and conduct workshops for interested groups as requested. Documentation 1. Maintain thorough, complete and timely ongoing weekly and monthly record keeping of client services; including, but not limited to case notes, lesson notes, evaluations, progress reports, and correspondence. 2. Documents immediately and thoroughly any student falls or other accidents that occur during training. Team Building and Networking 1. Present client issues to supervisor and contribute to ongoing problem solving of such issues while maintaining appropriate confidentiality. 2. Consult with other professionals, family members or other appropriate parties regarding the progress and problems of the students. 3. Participate in individual case conferences and confer regularly with program staff on multi-disciplinary service team concerning client's program and adjustment to blindness or vision loss. 4. Maintain positive and professional relations with counselors of Department of Rehabilitation and other agencies as well as Society students, staff, and volunteers. 5. Coordinate effective client service with third-party counselors, such as Department of Rehabilitation. Other Duties: 1. Attend all staff and department meetings 2. Adhere to all Society policies and procedures 3. Obtain training to enhance job requirements 4. Other duties as required Qualifications: 1. A minimum of two years working experience. 2. Master's Degree in Orientation & Mobility or related field. 3. COMS or NOMC certification in O&M instruction. 4. Ability to stand and walk for at least seven hours per day 5. Sufficient stamina to walk distances of up to two miles at a time 6. Ability to safely descend stairs backward and ahead of students to lend any necessary support and to help prevent falls. 7. Sufficient strength to support the weight of adult students in case of stumbling or falling. 8. Proficiency in English grammar, usage, and mechanics 9. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 10. Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office - Word, Excel, Outlook & Internet Explorer.

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