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2015 Cane Walk
by jaltman＠neb.rr.com 10 May '15

10 May '15

Hello Everyone, Just as a reminder, here is the schedule for this year's Cane Walk. If you have not had the opportunity to let me know that your planning to participate as an instructor, please let me know soon. Also, I will be sending out the information regarding the location for this year's Cane Walk as soon as we have that information available, so please be watching for complete details. Monday, July 6, 2015 8:45 - 10:30 am CANE WALK Session I. 11:00 am - 12:45 pm CANE WALK Session II. Thanks, Jeff Altman MA NOMCT CVRCB

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FW: RTIL Vacancy
by ebell＠pdrib.com 06 May '15

06 May '15

Iowa Department for the Blind JOB ANNOUNCEMENT POSTING DATE: April 29, 2015 JOB TITLE: Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 1 JOB CODE: 41151 Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 1 LOCATION: Cherokee County, Iowa LOCATION ZIP CODE: 51012 PART TIME/FULL TIME STATUS: 1 Permanent/Full-Time Position SALARY MINIMUM: $44,969 SALARY MAXIMUM: $68,494 JOB DESCRIPTION: The Senior Service Specialist for the Blind 1 will support the mission, vision and philosophy of the Iowa Department for the Blind. This position will serve the independent living and older blind program. DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Facilitate the completion of the program application process. 2. Ability to interpret medical reports and other eligibility criteria. 3. Complete eligibility documentation in accordance with the federal standard. 4. Experience with conducting skills assessments. 5. Develop and implement a rehabilitation plan in partnership with the client. 6. Demonstrate and provide instruction concerning the use of adaptive devices. 7. Provide guidance and counseling and teach alternative techniques of blindness. 8. Perform case management and other case load duties. 9. Participate in senior orientation and community-based training activities for the independent living program. 10. Provide agency and program information to the public. 11. Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds. 12. Travel three to four days per week with some overnight stays. Statewide work to include Lyon, Osceola, Crawford, Sioux, O'Brien, Plymouth, Cherokee, Woodbury , and Ida counties. 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: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in human service-oriented sciences, education, marketing or business and experience equal to three years of full time professional work. For additional ways to qualify, please click on this <https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClas sDescriptions/SeniorServicesSpecialistfortheBlind1-41151.pdf> link to view the job description and minimum qualifications. POST CLOSE DATE: May 19, 2015 TO APPLY: 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. Apply directly by submitting cover letter and resume by the closing day to: Iowa Department for the Blind Kim Barber - Independent Living Program Director 524 Fourth Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Or email <mailto:kim.barber at blind.state.ia.us> kim.barber at blind.state.ia.us

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rain shine tip
by Jane.Lansaw＠dars.state.tx.us 01 May '15

01 May '15

Hi folks, One of our students ordered a free white cane from NFB and got a rain shine tip. Anyone know where we're getting these canes we give away?

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Register Now! 14th Annual Rehabilitation Conference in Orlando
by ebell＠pdrib.com 30 Apr '15

30 Apr '15

REGISTER NOW! Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation and Education For the Blind 14th ANNUAL REHABILITATION AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY CONFERENCE Rosen Centre Hotel 9840 International Drive Orlando, Florida 32819 Sunday, July 5, 2015 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 - 7:30 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=251 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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FW: [il-talk] Job Announcement For Chief Of Illinois Bureau Of BlindServices
by ebell＠pdrib.com 21 Apr '15

21 Apr '15

Illinois is now searching for a chief to head the Bureau of Blind Services. The job announcement is attached. Please circulate far and wide. Thank you. Denise R. Avant President, National Federation Of The Blind Of Illinois Live the life you want _______________________________________________ il-talk mailing list il-talk at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/il-talk_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for il-talk: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/il-talk_nfbnet.org/rgardner4%40gmail.com

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FW: Job postings - WAGES Temporary Positions - Re posted
by jeff.altman＠nebraska.gov 20 Apr '15

20 Apr '15

From: Robinson, Dave Sent: Monday, April 20, 2015 11:08 AM Cc: Wardyn, Dustin Subject: FW: Job postings - WAGES Temporary Positions - Re posted Importance: High Good Morning Everyone, Today, we've re-posted the openings for the WAGES Dorm Counselors and Evening Dorm Counselors. We didn't receive enough applications from the initial posting, to fully staff the positions, so again, if you know of any interested parties, we'd encourage you to steer them to the link below and apply. Those that applied earlier have been notified via e-mail that if interested, they will need to re-apply. This posting will run through next Monday, April 27th. Let me know if you have any questions. From: Robinson, Dave Sent: Friday, April 03, 2015 7:43 AM Subject: Job postings - WAGES Temporary Positions Importance: High Good Morning Everyone, We have posted openings for the WAGES temporary positions for this year. There are four daytime dorm counselor and four evening dorm counselor positions available. These jobs will run from June 12 to July 24, 2015 If you have any clients, or know of any interested parties, they will need to apply online at http://statejobs.nebraska.gov/ As with any applications, they must be filled out completely, to be considered and forwarded to us. Let me know if you have any questions. Dave Robinson Nebraska Commission For The Blind & Visually Impaired (402)-370-3453 - Phone (402)-370-3508 - FAX

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Job opening for Computer instructor
by jeff.altman＠nebraska.gov 20 Apr '15

20 Apr '15

Dear Colleagues, We have a job opening at the Nebraska Center for the Blind. The link is pasted below; after getting to that page, search "Training Center Communications Instructor" to read about the specific job. As stated below, general instructions about the application process are crucial. Please do share this with anyone who might be interested in this position. The email announcement is below. Thanks! Subject: Job posting - Training Center Communications Instructor Good Morning Everyone, We are externally re-posting the opening for the Training Center Communications Instructor position. If you post to list serves, please feel free to forward this. Applicants will need to apply online at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/nebraska/default.cfm?action=jobs&sortBy=CL… As always, applicants are encouraged to read the instructions completely, before beginning the application process, as once submitted, incomplete or incorrect applications will not be forwarded to us for consideration and the applicant will not have a chance to edit or correct their application. Closing date for applications is 11:59 p.m. May 1, 2015 __________________________________________________________________________________ Sincerely, Carol Jenkins Supervisor-Nebraska Center for the Blind 4600 Valley Rd. Ste. 100 Lincoln, NE 68510 Direct: 402-471-8120 Cell: 402-440-8120 Fax: 402-471-3009 Email: Carol.Jenkins at nebraska.gov<mailto:Carol.Jenkins at nebraska.gov> [Visit us on Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/NCBVI> [Follow us on Twitter] <https://twitter.com/ncbvi> Web Site: http://www.ncbvi.nebraska.gov<http://www.ncbvi.nebraska.gov/> Our Mission: Empowering individuals, promoting opportunities, and building belief in the blin

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FW: Omaha part-time job posting
by jeff.altman＠nebraska.gov 17 Apr '15

17 Apr '15

From: Robinson, Dave Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 1:49 PM Subject: Omaha part-time job posting Importance: High Good Afternoon Everyone, This is to announce that we have re-opened the Part-Time Vocational Rehabilitation Technician position in Omaha, that we advertised last year, but didn't fill at that time. As with all jobs, applicants will need to apply at http://statejobs.nebraska.gov/ The posting on the website is posted as "Part Time Vocational Rehabilitation Technician" A description of the position is included in the posting. Applicants are encouraged to read the instructions completely, before beginning the process, as incomplete or incorrectly filled out applications will not be forwarded for consideration. The posting closes at 11:59 p.m. on May 1, 2015 If you belong to list serves, please feel free to forward this announcement to them. Let me know if anyone has any questions. Dave Robinson Nebraska Commission For The Blind & Visually Impaired (402)-370-3453 - Phone (402)-370-3508 - FAX

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FW: Job posting - Training Center Communications Instructor
by jeff.altman＠nebraska.gov 17 Apr '15

17 Apr '15

From: Robinson, Dave Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 10:23 AM Subject: Job posting - Training Center Communications Instructor Good Morning Everyone, We are externally re-posting the opening for the Training Center Communications Instructor position. If you post to list serves, please feel free to forward this. Applicants will need to apply online at http://statejobs.nebraska.gov/ As always, applicants are encouraged to read the instructions completely, before beginning the application process, as once submitted, incomplete or incorrect applications will not be forwarded to us for consideration and the applicant will not have a chance to edit or correct their application. Closing date for applications is 11:59 p.m. May 1, 2015 Thanks. Dave Robinson Nebraska Commission For The Blind & Visually Impaired (402)-370-3453 - Phone (402)-370-3508 - FAX

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FW: [EVE] Job Posting
by ebell＠pdrib.com 16 Apr '15

16 Apr '15

The Washington State School for the Blind is currently recruiting for a Director of Instructional Resource Center and Braille Access Center. More information can be found at http://www.wssb.wa.gov/Content/community/employment.asp. Kind regards, Anne Baker Anne Baker | Human Resources Manager Washington State School for the Blind 2214 E 13th Street, MS S-27 Vancouver, WA 98661 P: 360.947.3311 x129| F: 360.737.2120 www.wssb.wa.gov <http://www.wssb.wa.gov/>

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