So, I did take the survey, and I did answer the question about hiring a blind COMS as strongly disagree. I'm sure it will be taken, no matter how it is answered, as it would be taken anyway. I hope there is a positive change in the air here, a lot of years have passed from the days of direct confrontation, but like everyone else, I do have my concerns. Jeff From: NOMC <nomc-bounces at lists.nbpcb.org> On Behalf Of Edward Bell Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 5:46 PM To: 'Powell, Deja (DSB)' <Deja.Powell at dsb.wa.gov>; nomc at lists.nbpcb.org Subject: Re: [Nomc] Survey on Perceptions on Blind Cane Travel Instructors Thank you Deja, I am not accusing anyone of plagerism, but the structure and format of these questions is strikingly similar to my social responsibility about blindness attitudes scale. The first 20 questions follow almost the same format and wording. Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC, Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness Louisiana Tech University 600 Mayfield Ave / 210 Woodard Hall PO Box 3158 Ruston LA 71272 Office: 318.257.4554 Fax: 318.257.2259 <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> ebell at latech.edu www.pdrib.com <http://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: NOMC <nomc-bounces at lists.nbpcb.org <mailto:nomc-bounces at lists.nbpcb.org> > On Behalf Of Powell, Deja (DSB) Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 5:21 PM To: nomc at lists.nbpcb.org <mailto:nomc at lists.nbpcb.org> Subject: [Nomc] Survey on Perceptions on Blind Cane Travel Instructors Hello NOMC's: I recently came across a survey that I found to be very interesting. The survey is asking about current O&M instructor's perspectives on blind cane travel teachers. I logged into the survey and was immediately asked if I was a COMS, which I replied "NO" to, then I was asked if I teach cane travel in my current job position, which I said, "YES". This did take me to the survey to complete-which I did. I am deeply concerned about the wording of some of these questions and the consequences of the results for those of us who are blind instructors. I would encourage each of you to fill out the survey and provide feedback. I would also love to hear perspective on this research and how it could effect those of us who are blind, and in the field. Below is the email I received including the link to the survey. Please feel free to share and pass it along. Thanks, Deja Powell, MA, NOMC External Email Dear Robin, We are writing to request your assistance in completing the study "Attitudes Towards Orientation and Mobility Instructors Who Are Blind." Specifically, I am requesting that you forward the attached participation invitation to all current orientation and mobility instructors in your organization. The purpose of the study is to determine the attitude of currently certified orientation and mobility specialists (COMS) toward orientation and mobility (O&M) instructors who are blind because of the increase in recent of certified O&M specialists who are blind. Participants who accept my invitation will be asked to answer a 10-15 minute via this following link: <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feducttu.a z1.qualtrics.com%2Fjfe%2Fform%2FSV_41MGHCwShUp5SeO&data=05%7C01%7CDeja.Powel l%40dsb.wa.gov%7C1a7eb803f43f41597cd408da969aea6a%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dc c127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C637987889349086116%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLj AwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=W yXiYoGWUCcwBwKM%2BeKbaNjzDmNHASqs%2BjOcHdqk030%3D&reserved=0> https://educttu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_41MGHCwShUp5SeO or the following QR code: We appreciate the participants' time and effort for this research study. When they leave their names, phone numbers and emails at the end of the survey, they will have a chance to receive one of four $25 Amazon gift cards in a random drawing. One week after the data process is completed and the research team receive the recipient forms from the selected participants, four participants will receive the gift cards. If you have any questions about this research, please contact Dr. Nora Griffin-Shirley at n.griffin-shirley at ttu.edu <mailto:n.griffin-shirley at ttu.edu> or 806-835-0225, or The Nguyen at the.nguyen at ttu.edu <mailto:the.nguyen at ttu.edu> or 806-834-1750. We highly appreciate your time and support for sending the attached information sheet to your orientation and mobility instructors. Sincerely, Nora Griffin-Shirley Texas Tech University Box 40171 Lubbock, TX 79409-1071 Email: <mailto:n.griffin-shirley at ttu.edu> n.griffin-shirley at ttu.edu Phone number: (806) 8350225 Bradley Blair at <mailto:bradley.m.blair at gmail.com> bradley.m.blair at gmail.com Laura Bozeman at <mailto:laura.bozeman at umb.edu> laura.bozeman at umb.edu The Nguyen at the.nguyen at ttu.edu <mailto:the.nguyen at ttu.edu> Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows