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FW: Orientation and mobility instructor Needed for Students in Transition to Employment program (STEP)
by ebell＠pdrib.com 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

*** FYI, any interested NOMC out there? *** Subject: Orientation and mobility instructor Needed for Students in Transition to Employment program (STEP) Dear Dr. Bell: I hope this message finds you well. I write to seek your assistance in finding an orientation and mobility Instructor for our Students In Transition to Employment Program (STEP) for 2016 at the new Mexico Commission for the Blind in Albuquerque. As we do not have an NOMCT in Albuquerque, it would likely be preferable for all of us if the candidate(s) are NOMC certified. Our STEP program starts on Monday, June 06, 2016, and runs through Friday, July 29, 2016, with a week of break from Monday, July 04, through Friday, July 08. We would provide a pay rate that would make it worthwhile for the identified, qualified candidate to temporarily relocate to Albuquerque, new Mexico for this time. As you will note, I have copied our Executive director, Greg Trapp, on this message, as he, along with myself, will be able to answer further questions which you may have in suggesting qualified individuals. We look forward to hearing from you soon and wish you a fantastic day. Kindest regards, Kelly Burma, NCLB NCUEB New Mexico commission for the Blind 2200 Yale Boulevard SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 Phone: (505) 841-8844 extension 32277 or (505) 383-2277 Toll Free in New Mexico Only: (888) 513-7958 Extension 32277 Fax: (505) 841-8850 or (505) 514-0717 Cell Phone: (505) 615-6414 E-mail: Kelly.burma at state.nm.us <mailto:Kelly.burma at state.nm.us> Short Message to Mobile Phone by E-mail: 5056156414 at tmomail.net <mailto:5056156414 at tmomail.net> (140 characters or less) Web Site: http://www.cfb.state.nm.us

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Valid Driver's License Required
by PRESIDENT＠alumni.ecu.edu 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

Dear Colleagues, I keep seeing "valid driver's license required" on orientation and mobility job applications. I know that a driver can be provided to me as a job accommodation, but could folks here please give me some advice on how to handle that in the application/interview process? Since Federation leadership roles are on my resume, as I believe they should be, it will be obvious to prospective employers that I am blind. Thanks so much, Justin Justin M. Salisbury, MA, NOMC, NCUEB Legislative Coordinator National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut Email: President at Alumni.ECU.edu<mailto:President at Alumni.ECU.edu> LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=325734822 Twitter: @SalisburyJustin "None can be free as long as any are enslaved" Dr. Kenneth Jernigan

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This Year's Cane Walk
by jaltman＠neb.rr.com 15 Mar '16

15 Mar '16

Hello Everyone, As you begin planning for National Convention this year, I wanted to provide you with some basic information for this year's Cane Walk. At the present time only the date and times are available; however, once the room numbers are also available, I will be sending these to you. 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. 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

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The time for the Cane Walk is drawing near
by jaltman＠neb.rr.com 04 Mar '16

04 Mar '16

Hello Everyone, I just wanted to say hello to all of my fellow NOMC instructors, and to remind each of you that one of our favorite annual events is coming up again at National convention. The Cane Walk is one of the great opportunities we have to share our knowledge and experience with the next generation, and to make a real difference in the lives of these young people. I hope that all of you can join me at the Cane Walk this year and help introduce blind children and their families to the freedom and independence that comes from the long white cane and proper training. I will be sending out detailed information once it becomes available, so please be watching for these announcements. I look forward to seeing all you at our National Convention, and the Cane Walk this year. Sincerely, Jeff Altman MA NOMCT CVRCB

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A question for your consideration
by jaltman＠neb.rr.com 01 Mar '16

01 Mar '16

Hello Everyone, I would like to start a disscussion here, well, more of a brain storming session. From my contacts on Facebook, it has become clear to me that many blind people outside of the United states simply do not have the sort of opportunities that would allow them to become successful. The first issue is access to just the basics, starting with the long white cane. Now, there have long been programs to try to send canes to these places, and to some degree they are successful, but still the need isn't being met. So, here is what I want to ask all of you: Imagine you need to make a cane for yourself, but the stuff you normally would use, fiberglass, aluminum , and the like simply isn't available. What would you use, and how would you use it to make the cane you needed? My thought is that perhaps we could find some solutions that would allow folks in these situations to be able to either make their own canes, or to find someone that has the skills and access to the materials to do it within their own communities. Jeff Altman

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NOMC/COMS Resolution
by deja.powell＠gmail.com 01 Mar '16

01 Mar '16

Hello Friends, Have any of you ever written or presented a resolutions regarding O&M/cane travel certification practices? More specifically, something regarding the equalocity (yep made that word up) of an NOMC and AER/COMS certification? We are needing to write a resolution here in Utah to a school who refuses to even interview NOMC's, and only allows the COMS certification. If you can share any such resolution, or any documents that might be helpful, I would greatly appreciate it. You can emaill me directionly at deja.powell at gmail.com. Warm Regards, Deja Powell Deja M. Powell, MA, NOMC PhD Candidate, 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 Blog: slateandstylish.blogspot.com *"You can never be Overdressed or Overeducated." -Oscar Wilde*

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[NOMC] A question for your consideration
by dnietfeld＠cocenter.org 10 Feb '16

10 Feb '16

One of my students was working for a group that did training on different eye surgeries throughout the world. We discussed that in some countries when someone loses there sight they are just dismissed and not expected to do much. We all know this, however something I didn't realize is that there are many communist countries that you do not go to the doctor or do much of anything unless you are told to. She said this was one of the biggest problems they faced, They could not help but a fraction of the estimated group they expected to. This may be a big barrier to overcome even to Trane people on proper mobility skills as well. Well to answer the first question, I like bamboo. It is flexible and can grow many different climates depending on the genus and species. You can even put a screw in the end wrap that end with some strong thread and a bit of glue and you can put a metal chrome cane tip on it. David Nietfeld From: NOMC [mailto:nomc-bounces at lists.nbpcb.org] On Behalf Of Lansaw,Jane (DARS) Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 7:50 AM To: Deb and Jeff Altman; nomc at lists.nbpcb.org Subject: Re: [Nomc] A question for your consideration Jeff, this is an interesting discussion. So let's assume I'm not aware of American culture or attitudes on blindness. Why am I making a cane for myself? Deja's prot?g? in Barbados got the idea somewhere that it might be handy to have a probe in front of him. How can we spread that idea? Occasionally totally blind folks pick it up as a natural survival method. Get something to clear the path or sit in the corner all of one's life. That isn't always the case and even so, blind folks with a little vision fall through the cracks. I did and I live in this country. I didn't know how a cane could make my life easier because I had some vision and thought it was only for totally blind people. Someone has to put the word out that it's a good low vision tool too, especially regarding depth perception. Once people know they need canes they will find a way to get or make them. Before we had fiberglass or even aluminum canes we had wood. Before we had trained professionals to teach we had blind people inventing their own survival skills with a wooden stick. I remember a story about a guy in Louisiana who came to town with a tree branch to replace a broken or lost cane. He told me his VR counselor said he looked like Moses coming out of the wilderness. In Jernigan's speech, Is History Against Us, we learned about John Metcalf. He had a stick that was as tall as he was. How did he get the idea? Would he have done all the things he is purported to do if he hadn't had a nice long probe to clear his way? The first thing we need to do is sell the concept of the cane and the only way to do that is to get blind people into the areas where they can be visible. One thing that concerns me about Deja's prot?g?, is will he go home? So many immigrants get inside the US and realize how much better it is than home and want to stay. That's how most of us got here. We see this among sighted people in higher professions such as medicine and engineering. They don't want to take the new skills home because they want to live here. We can't blame them but I wish I could say to Deja's prot?g? and others, go home and spend as much time teaching teachers as we spent teaching you and when you have 5 people back home who can do what you can do, then you can come back if you are driven to live here. We're expending resources to get visible, successful blind people in your area to spread the word so don't just come here and hide out. Pay for your training by paying it forward to someone back home. I know I rambled a bit but that was what went through my mind. Now how can we raise the money to bring people over to learn about the cane? From: NOMC [mailto:nomc-bounces at lists.nbpcb.org] On Behalf Of Deb and Jeff Altman Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2016 1:07 PM To: nomc at lists.nbpcb.org<mailto:nomc at lists.nbpcb.org> Subject: [NOMC] A question for your consideration Hello Everyone, I would like to start a disscussion here, well, more of a brain storming session. From my contacts on Facebook, it has become clear to me that many blind people outside of the United states simply do not have the sort of opportunities that would allow them to become successful. The first issue is access to just the basics, starting with the long white cane. Now, there have long been programs to try to send canes to these places, and to some degree they are successful, but still the need isn't being met. So, here is what I want to ask all of you: Imagine you need to make a cane for yourself, but the stuff you normally would use, fiberglass, aluminum , and the like simply isn't available. What would you use, and how would you use it to make the cane you needed? My thought is that perhaps we could find some solutions that would allow folks in these situations to be able to either make their own canes, or to find someone that has the skills and access to the materials to do it within their own communities. Jeff Altman

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blind MD.
by Jane.Lansaw＠dars.state.tx.us 09 Feb '16

09 Feb '16

Hello, I'm looking to make contact with any blind medical doctors practicing in the US. I have a new consumer who was an MD in another country. The individual can't send e mail yet so I want to collect some resources for him to call. If you know of any blind doctors, or even nurses, please pass on my e mail address. I would like him to be able to return to his practice if he chooses and not think that the onset of blindness has to keep him from it. Many thanks, Jane Lansaw NOMC

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AT Instructor Sacramento, CA
by ebell＠pdrib.com 02 Feb '16

02 Feb '16

> >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: ><mailto:ssnyder at societyfortheblind.org>ssnyder at societyfortheblind.org >Website: societyfortheblind.org > >Our mission is to empower individuals who are blind or have low vision >to live productively and independently by building confidence through >training, tools, and mentorship. > >Hello, > >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 Adaptive Technology 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 ><mailto:ssnyder at societyfortheblind.org>ssnyder at societyfortheblind.org. >The position will remain open until filled. No phone calls, please. >Thank you for your interest! > > > >Job Title: Adaptive Technology Instructor > > > > > >Classification: Non-Exempt/Full-Time > > > >Reports to: Director of Programs > >General Description: The essential functions of the job are to teach >computer and adaptive technology skills to Society for the Blind >clients, to maintain expertise in all pertinent areas of adaptive and >other technology, and be a motivated team player able to effectively >teach blind students with critical computer and adaptive technology >skills that will enable them to achieve their vocational and >independent living goals. > >Duties: > >Instruction: > * Teach small group and individual classes in adaptive technology >for blind and visually impaired clients. > * Assess and evaluate clients as to appropriate instructional >modalities, as well as software and equipment needs. > * Consistently achieve high level of excellence in both >instruction and productivity. > * Work with Department of Rehabilitation counselors to ensure that >clients receive all instruction, software, equipment, and other >support necessary for these individuals to achieve their vocational >and independent living goals. > * Work with Adaptive Technology Coordinator to ensure that >software and hardware are in good working order for instructional purposes. > * Create manuals and tutorials which will assist clients to >progress in learning curriculum content. > * Develop, update, and revise curriculum as needed to optimize learning. > * Complete tasks and projects as needed to maximize client >learning outcomes. > >Documentation: > * Maintain thorough, complete and timely ongoing weekly and >monthly recordkeeping of client services; including, but not limited >to case notes, lesson notes, evaluations, progress reports, and >correspondence. > >Team Building and Networking: >1. Share client issues to supervisor and contribute to ongoing >problem solving of such issues while maintaining appropriate confidentiality. > * Consult with other professionals, family members or other >appropriate parties regarding client progress and other issues. > * 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. > * Maintain positive effective, and professional relations with >counselors at the Department of Rehabilitation and other agencies. > >Others: > * Maintain positive and professional relationship with SFTB >clients, staff and volunteers. > * Attend all staff and department meetings. > * Adhere to all Society policies and procedures. > * Obtain training to enhance job effectiveness. > * Stay current in areas of responsibility. > * Other duties as assigned or needed. > >Qualifications: > * Highly skilled in current operating systems, especially Windows, >with a particular emphasis on mastery of alternative keyboard >commands. > * Expertise in JAWS, Window Eyes, and familiarity in at least one >additional screen reading application, such as Voiceover. > * Expertise in Microsoft Office Programs including MS Word, MS >Excel, MS Outlook & MS Internet Explorer. > * Expertise in MAGIC or Zoom Text magnification/color enhancement >software. > * Expertise in the use of Braille note taking and other Braille devices. > * Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. > * Strong organizational and time management skills. > >Education and Experience Requirements: > * High school diploma or equivalent > * Successful completion of an adaptive technology certification >program preferred. >3. Minimum two years working experience. David Andrews and long white cane Harry. E-Mail: dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org _______________________________________________ rehab mailing list rehab at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/rehab_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for rehab: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/rehab_nfbnet.org/ebell%40pdrib.com

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Medical Marijuana
by ebell＠pdrib.com 27 Jan '16

27 Jan '16

Hello listers, This link takes you to a survey on the ethics of Medical Marijuana. It is not specific to blindness, although one of the scenarios involves a blind person. This survey is being conducted through the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC), but I found it interesting given national trends. <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__uark.qualtrics.com_SE_- 3FSID-3DSV-5FbscsFp1mKEXL7et&d=BQMFaQ&c=JL-fUnQvtjNLb7dA39cQUcqmjBVITE8MbOdX 7Lx6ge8&r=dbS3ibBaeMl9YKvmEUQ0YA&m=7cBN9t3Pw3h-EXu40RSe4cJx2R-JC6wxhr3LN5Ho7 oU&s=O8xnJFP1BODcdQS7q06g3MsiqqoUIdTBxG8ZVWh3YOE&e=> http://uark.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bscsFp1mKEXL7et 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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