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FW: ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SPECIALIST
by ebell＠pdrib.com 04 Aug '16

04 Aug '16

The New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI), a division within the Department of Human Services, is seeking to hire up to four Orientation and Mobility Instructors within the next three months to provide itinerant instruction to consumers served by the agency. CBVI serves individuals throughout the lifespan, i.e., infants, children and adults. Job Opportunity: August 4, 2016 TITLE: Orientation and Mobility Instructor (4) positions available) SALARY: $59, 031.79 ? $83,803.57 DEFINITION: Under direction of a Supervisor of Rehabilitation Training or Assistant Supervisor of Educational Programs in the Commission for the blind and Visually Impaired, Department of Human Services, provides for the evaluation, education, and training of blind and visually impaired and multi-handicapped individuals in the area of particular specialty in order to prepare them for maximal independent living, orientation, mobility, and vocational skills; does related duties as required. EDUCATION: A valid Orientation and Mobility Instructor Certification issued by either the Academy for Certification of Vision rehabilitation and Educational Specialists or the National Blindness Certification Board. EXPERIENCE: Twenty ? four (24) months of appropriate, certified teaching experience in an approved school. LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver?s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. Interested candidates possessing the requirements should forward resumes with their letter of interest to: EMAIL: Jessie.powell at dhs.state.nj.us <mailto:Jessie.powell at dhs.state.nj.us> THANK YOU! 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: Daniel.Frye at dhs.state.nj.us [mailto:Daniel.Frye at dhs.state.nj.us] Sent: Thursday, August 4, 2016 10:49 AM To: ebell at pdrib.com Cc: John.Walsh at dhs.state.nj.us; Angela.Sutton at dhs.state.nj.us; Prestina.Peters at dhs.state.nj.us Subject: FW: ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SPECIALIST Eddy: In anticipation of your training, and consistent with my advice that we?re going to be hiring for O&M Specialists this fall, I?m sharing this attached generic announcement/advertisement with training universities, and I would be grateful if you?d share this with any of your recent graduates for consideration. I?m going to hold off on hiring until you?ve delivered your Structured Discovery instruction here, but I?d love to have some qualified applicants, who would model excellent skill and ability as teachers and potential leaders. Should you have questions, please be in touch. Best, Daniel B. Frye, J.D. Executive Director State of New Jersey Department of Human Services COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED 153 Halsey Street, 6th Floor, P.O. Box 47017 Newark, NJ 07101 Office: (973) 648-2324 ? Mobile: 973-951-1156 ? Fax: (973) 648-7364 Email: <mailto:Daniel.Frye at dhs.state.nj.us> Daniel.Frye at dhs.state.nj.us From: Angela Sutton Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2016 11:40 AM To: Daniel Frye Cc: John Walsh Subject: ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SPECIALIST Hi Dan, As per our conversation before my vacation, you had a College/University that were going to send this Job Announcement to, however, I don?t remember the name, I think John does however. I will be sending this to Sales and Hunter Universities now, I will also post with AER Job Exchange. Thanks _____ 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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Position Announcements - Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind - Kansas City and St. Louis
by Michael.A.StJulien＠dss.mo.gov 22 Jul '16

22 Jul '16

Good Afternoon, Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind is recruiting for the following positions in Kansas City, MO: 1. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (2 positions - Kansas City, MO) 2. Rehabilitation Teacher (Kansas City, MO) For information regarding the Kansas City positions listed above please contact the Kansas City District Supervisor, Rekha Nanchal, at 816-889-2850. In addition we have the following position available in St. Louis, MO: 1. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (St. Louis, MO) For information regarding the St. Louis position please contact the St. Louis District Supervisor, Lisa Randolph, at 314-264-7617. 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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Openings at San Francisco Lighthouse
by PRESIDENT＠alumni.ecu.edu 20 Jul '16

20 Jul '16

Aloha Colleagues, I have a few job openings for you. Some of the good folks at the Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco came to the NFB Employment Committee meeting and announced this job opening for a part-time Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS). http://lighthouse-sf.org/certified-orientation-and-mobility-specialist/ I also found two more jobs on their career opportunities page: Grant Writer (also part-time): http://lighthouse-sf.org/about/careers/grant-writer-2016/ Adaptations Blindness Product Specialist: http://lighthouse-sf.org/about/careers/adaptations-blindness-product-specia… Good luck! Justin 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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O&M Job Birmingham Center
by ebell＠pdrib.com 20 Jul '16

20 Jul '16

Orientation and Mobility Specialist Birmingham Regional Center Structured Discovery Program R- 3188 Position ID #502301 Posting Date: June 21, 2016 AIDB is sensitive to the needs of individuals who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing and for qualified applicants and employees will make reasonable accommodations. POSITION TITLE: Orientation and Mobility Specialist - Structured Discovery Program Office of Field Services, Birmingham Regional Center REPORTS TO: AIDB Birmingham Regional Center Director POSITION REQUIREMENTS: * Must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Orientation and Mobility or closely-related field. * Must be certified or certifiable in Orientation and Mobility by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB) who has established rigorous standards for certifying competent professionals who teach Orientation and Mobility skills using Structured Discovery Cane Travel (SDCT) methods and principles. The successful applicant will have either earned the designation of National Orientation and Mobility Certificant (NOMC) within the NBPCB and/or hold certification in Orientation and Mobility from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP). * Must have demonstrated knowledge of the Structured Discovery philosophy and means by which Orientation and Mobility is integrated as a core programmatic component. * Must demonstrate competency in BRAILLE by scoring 80% on the AIDB Braille Skills Assessment within the first twelve (12) months of employment. * Must illustrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff; consumers and their families; program graduates; peer Orientation and Mobility Specialists; advisory groups; and agencies such as the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services along with contemporary Structured Discovery Programs. * Demonstrated maturity, self-motivation, and the ability to exercise sound judgment. * Must illustrate outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. * Must either possess or develop an understanding of cultures and needs of persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, low vision or deafblind, ensuring all actions and decisions demonstrate a respect for and value of persons with sensory loss. * Required extensive vicinity and occasional overnight travel. * The successful applicant must submit to a criminal history background information check including, but not limited to FBI and ABI record repositories. Upon offer of employment, the applicant must present a non-refundable fee of $49.65 and appear for scheduled finger printing appointment. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: * Conduct Orientation and Mobility assessments, focusing on the Structured Discovery student's long/short-term needs grounded in nonvisual instruction; cognitive problem solving; and concerted strategies for clarifying attitudes and raising expectations surrounding blindness. * Based on said assessment and continued evaluation, provide individualized Orientation and Mobility instruction and consultation for Structured Discovery Program participants. * Prepare lesson plans inclusive of sequential and meaningful instruction geared to the student's assessed needs; Individualized Employment Plan and/or Personal Futures Plan; functioning and motivational levels. * Prepare and use equipment and materials for the development of Orientation and Mobility skills, following the Structured Discovery curricula and philosophy. * Document Structured Discovery participant progress daily. * Instruct Structured Discovery students in the development of skills and knowledge which will enable them to travel independently to the highest degree possible based on assessed needs and the participants' evaluation, Individualized Employment Plan and/or Personal Futures Plan. * Assist Structured Discovery participants in travelling to various community locations as necessary to provide meaningful instruction in realistic learning environments until participants achieve the skills to arrange for their own transportation. * Present in-service training to AIDB Birmingham Regional Center and Structured Discovery staff on appropriate Orientation and Mobility techniques as needed. * Participate in the Structured Discovery Strategic Planning process to provide a continuum of services aligning with AIDB's efforts to design innovative instructional programs to meet the unique and changing education and rehabilitation needs of students, consumers and families. * Actively seek ways to educate through effective marketing and positive public relations to enhance and expand the Structured Discovery Program. * Participate in state and national meetings, workshops, presentations, conferences and consumer groups, sharing information learned and best practice methodology to internal/external audiences. * Observe the Code of Ethics of the Orientation and Mobility profession. * Keep abreast of current research and Orientation and Mobility teaching strategies. * Review and update the Structured Discovery Orientation and Mobility curriculum as necessary. * Protect confidentiality of student information while maintaining required records and reports inclusive of data entry into the Gentry Referral Information Net (GRIN). * Demonstrate professionalism in behavior and dress that serves as a role model, setting a good example for Structured Discovery participants and aligning with the AIDB culture. * Attend departmental, inner-agency and campus-wide faculty/committee meetings as assigned. * Perform other duties as assigned. SALARY: $35,404 - $53,696 Scale MS Rank M6812 (BS-Class B Certification) $37,082 - $56,201 Scale MS Rank MS12 (MS-Class A Certification) (260 Days) Direct deposit is required. This is an exempt position, and is not subject to overtime or compensatory provisions of the FairLabor Standards Act. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Open Until Filled This position is funded by a grant award, funded by revenue generated, necessary for compliance or provides direct service delivery. Categories : <http://aidb.org/category/job-listings/> Job Listings <http://aidb.org/test-application-page/> Click Here if you would like more instructions 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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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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