From holleymanor at verizon.net  Tue May  1 01:21:02 2012
From: holleymanor at verizon.net (Richard Holley)
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:21:02 -0700
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] NFBV At Large Chapter Meeting for May
References: <003c01cd2269$417c5470$c474fd50$@net>
Message-ID: <BC7294DD19424F8F8E088AC8E0B051D8@LENOVOE40B4A08>

Hi Fred, Michael
Thanks for announcing the next meeting of the At Large Chapter meeting.  I 
will not be able to attend the Board meeting on the 5th, but please tell 
those in attendance that the At Large Capter is alive and well and meeting 
monthly.  I will also be calling on some of our members to talk about 
certain aspects of the NFBV.
Thanks again,
Rick Holley

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To: "NFBV Announce" <nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 3:26 PM
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] NFBV At Large Chapter Meeting for May


> announcing the At Large Chapter Meeting for the second Tuesday, May 8, at 
> 8
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> The teleconference call number  is 866-704-2476.  The new passcode is
> 880775.
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> The agenda will be as follows:
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> 1.  Discuss a general format for future meetings.
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> 2.  Develop a list of topics to be presented and discussed.
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> All are welcome.
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> Rick Holley, Chair
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From wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov  Wed May  2 18:40:05 2012
From: wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov (Taylor, Wanda P)
Date: Wed, 2 May 2012 14:40:05 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] REMINDER: Fairfax Chapter White Cane Collection
Message-ID: <55BAD8EEAD984D46AEEFE236E08F42C418323DD4A8@EXMAIL06A.exh.prod.hud.gov>

Hello All,



This is just a friendly reminder to bring your gently used canes that have been donated by your Chapter members, with you to the May 5 NFB Board Meeting in Richmond, Virginia. There will be a person in the back of the meeting  room that will be collecting the canes.  In the interim, if you  have any questions, please call Helen CHerono  on 202-957-4347.

Don't miss this great opportunity to reach out to touch those in need and share in our independence of mobility.   These canes will be sent to a school for the blind in Kenya.



Thank you in advance for your support.



Wanda

Wanda Taylor

President, Fairfax Chapter

National Federation of the Blind

Proud member of the NFB

mobile:703-395-3409

Email: FairfaxNFBV at gmail.com<mailto:FairfaxNFBV at gmail.com>





From corbbo at gmail.com  Thu May  3 21:40:37 2012
From: corbbo at gmail.com (Corbbmacc O'Connor)
Date: Thu, 3 May 2012 17:40:37 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Job Opportunity in Minnesota for an Employment
	Services Coordinator
Message-ID: <AAEAEC2E-6F8D-454F-BEF4-5A2A22EFC034@gmail.com>

Case Manager/Employment Services Coordinator

Lighthouse Center for Vision Loss (also known as Duluth Lighthouse for the Blind)
Training and technology for independence

Mary Junnila, Executive Director
4505 West Superior Street
Duluth, Minnesota 55807
(218) 624-4828 phone
(800) 422-0833 phone
(218) 624-8822 TTY
(218) 624-4479 fax
mjunnila at lighthousefortheblind-duluth.org

Posted April 20, 2012

Updated May 2, 2012

 

Note:  Job descriptions and duties are subject to change and will depend on the skills and background of the selected candidate, as well as the needs and opportunities of the organization.  What is below reflects our best guess of how this position might be structured within our organization.

 

 

Overview of the organization: 

The Lighthouse has a staff of 12 professionals, and last year we served nearly 1,000 individuals.  Our goal is to empower individuals of all ages ? and all stages of vision loss -- to live safer, more independent and more fulfilling lives.  Our professional instructors teach a wide range of adaptive skills for home and the workplace.  We are experts in assistive technology, and we operate a store that offers hundreds of adaptive devices.

 

Job duties: 

The case manager will serve as the primary coordinator of services for clients who are receiving intensive training services at the Lighthouse (approximately 60 students per year).  This professional will also provide clients with employment skills instruction and coaching to help clients achieve the goal of long-term employment.  The case manager will help coordinate other training services and seminars within the community. 

In particular, under the direction of the Executive Director, the case manager will:

?      Coordinate intake, individual goal-setting and instructional services for each client, working in collaboration with State Services for the Blind counselors (if applicable) and Lighthouse teaching staff.
?      Monitor overall progress for each student and work with instructors to adapt programming to meet individual needs.
?      Provide individualized and group counseling sessions to clients to assist them in adjusting to vision loss.
?      Provide information about services to prospective clients ? answering individual inquiries and making presentations in public.
?      Coordinate new client intake.
?      Maintain knowledge of other services in the community and coordinate access to needed services.
?      Facilitate support groups in the community.
?      May serve as liason for volunteers for radio service.
?      Provide employment counseling and workforce readiness instruction, assist students with job searches, and help students and employers understand options for job accommodations.   Empower participants to be successful in the place of employment.   Mentor participants about protocols and expectations for future places of employment.
?      Working in conjunction with the Executive Director, this professional will likely play a key leadership role in helping the Lighthouse develop new employment-related programs, for instance internship programs in the community and possibly a job placement program.   Ability to build relationships with local businesses and agencies will be important.
?      Collect, analyze and report data on client progress and program outcomes.
 
 
Qualifications:
 
?      Preferred:  bachelor?s or masters? degree in social work, education, vocational rehabilitation, vision rehabilitation or related.  Work experience and other training may be considered as a substitute.
?      Must have:  computer skills, counseling skills, writing skills, ability to work with basic data, flexibility to do a variety of work, and ability to work occasional weekend and evening hours. 
?      Must have:  demonstrated capacity for problem solving and working collaboratively in a dynamic work environment.
?      Personal experience with vision loss would be an asset.  If not trained with adjustment to vision loss techniques, must be willing to undergo training at the Lighthouse and via other course work (probably mostly distance learning) to develop expertise. 
?      Desired:  2+ years? work experience with one or more of the following areas:  employment services, social work, program development, project management, advocacy, public relations, customer service, disability services and/or vision loss services. 
?      Must know about or have ability to learn about ADA and other disability-related issues as they relate to individuals with vision loss. 
?      Must have:  willingness/ability to travel occasionally around northern Minnesota and Wisconsin, to sit and stand for extended periods, to work in close contact with Lighthouse students, and to work around service dogs.
 


 

Compensation:

?      Position will likely be full-time, but part-time arrangements might also be considered.
?      Salary will be competitive and will depend on experience, qualifications and skills.
?      The Lighthouse currently offers generous benefits, including health and life insurance, a retirement savings plan and paid vacation and sick leave.
 
To Apply: 
 
Send resume, cover letter and list of references to mjunnila at lighthousefortheblind-duluth.org.  Call Mary at 218-624-4828 with questions.

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From mwroane at mindspring.com  Fri May  4 17:31:36 2012
From: mwroane at mindspring.com (Mark W. Roane)
Date: Fri, 04 May 2012 13:31:36 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] NFBV Board Meeting Location
Message-ID: <B37B14122C424CF7B72C5435DD64EDA8@LapTop>

Good afternoon all,
To clarify some confusion, the quarterly meeting of the affiliate Board of Directors will be at the Library & Resource Center on the DBVI Richmond Campus (395 Azalea Avenue).  As always, the meetings are open to all.  Tours of the newly renovated Rehabilitation and Training Center will be available following the meeting.
I hope to see all of you there.
Mark Roane
NFBV Treasurer


From corbbo at gmail.com  Mon May  7 01:44:28 2012
From: corbbo at gmail.com (Corbbmacc O'Connor)
Date: Sun, 6 May 2012 21:44:28 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] NFBV Vigilant Deadline is May 15
Message-ID: <6501D85D-87F8-4FEC-A69D-1EC9C68D7D6A@gmail.com>

Good evening, Federationists.

The deadline for submissions to the next NFBV Vigilant, to be released early this summer, is May 15, 2012. While the format will be different from previous issues, we welcome all voices, articles, event announcements, and ideas.

Thank you.
Corbb

---
Corbbmacc O'Connor
Newsletter Editor
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

202-684-6130 // corbbo at gmail.com




From corbbo at gmail.com  Mon May  7 01:49:59 2012
From: corbbo at gmail.com (Corbbmacc O'Connor)
Date: Sun, 6 May 2012 21:49:59 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Only 50 hours left to apply for a national
	convention fellowship!
Message-ID: <516C3FA2-8386-48AD-9D48-F20C3B5D9A2F@gmail.com>

Good evening, Virginia Federationists!

This is your final reminder that applications for the 2012 McDonald Fellowship Program must be received by Tuesday, May 8, 2012. As a reminder, letters of recommendation from your local chapter president are strongly encouraged. In addition, if you have attended a national convention in the past, have not won a McDonald Fellowship before, and need financial assistance to attend this year's convention, you *are* still eligible for consideration.

Please contact me with any questions, and I look forward to seeing you in Dallas!

Corbb O'Connor, Chairman
McDonald Fellowship Committee
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
http://nfbv.org/fellows.htm

(202) 684-6130 // corbbo at gmail.com

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF VIRGINIA

2012 MCDONALD FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

 

Every summer, over 3,000 blind and visually-impaired people from around the world gather for a week-long convention to discuss the policies, programs, and priorities of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). An exhibit hall features a wide array of assistive technology products, and professionals who are empoyed or are interested in various careers will meet in division meetings (teachers, journalists, rehabilitation profesionals, students, office professionals and more).

 

Because so many of us have greatly benefited from these conventions and because this annual event changes the lives of blind people for the better, we would like you to be there as part of a very unique program. Many of us not only learn from experiences at national conventions about how the problems of vision loss can be overcome, but we also experience the confidence that can come when blindness is reduced to a minor physical nuisance

 

If you are a resident of Virginia and have never been to a convention before, the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia (NFBV) invites you to apply for its annual McDonald Fellowship Program.

 

Program Dates and Location

This year, we will celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the NFB in Dallas, Texas from Saturday, June 30 to Thursday, July 7, 2012. The convention will be even better because you were there to attend.

 

About the Program

The McDonald Fellowship program was established in 1998 in order to:

 

a) assist those who have never attended a convention of the Federation before, or

b) financially assist those who have demonstrated a commitment to our organization and who are unable to afford the costs of attending a national convention.

 

Robert and Marian McDonald selflessly contributed to our Virginia affiliate to further the progress and better the lives of those who are blind, visually impaired, and low vision in Virginia. In their honor, we recognize the personal benefits that come to people who attend a national convention for the first time. In their memory, the NFBV continues their legacy of education and empowerment to Virginia's blind residents.

 

Program Goal

This year, the goal of the McDonald Fellowship program is to issue three McDonald Fellowship awards each in the amount of $750. These funds will be awarded to assist each fellowship recipient in covering the cost of attending our 2012 NFB National Convention.

 

We will connect each of our fellowship finalists with mentors who will assist them in getting the most out of their national convention experience. Preference will be given to McDonald Fellowship applicants who have not previously attended a national convention.

 

Expectations of Finalists

As part of the Fellowship application requirements, McDonald Fellowship finalists are expected to attend the entire NFB convention, meet with their assigned mentor each day, write an article about their experiences for the Vigilant (the semi-annual newsletter produced by the NFBV) upon their return from convention, speak about their experiences at the NFBV state convention this fall, and?most importantly?become even more involved in the efforts of the NFBV .

 

Deadline

The deadline to apply for fellowships this year is Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Finalists will be announced by May 17, 2012.

 

Application Process

We ask that applicants write a brief letter of application outlining their reasons why they should be considered for a Fellowship. Preference will be given to applications from:

 

* those who have never attended an NFB National Convention before;

* those who have demonstrated commitment to the NFBV organization by their participation in either chapter or state activities over the past year;

* and by those applicants who include pertinent supporting information that will help in our selection process (e.g. letters of support from an NFBV chapter president).

 

Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a letter of support from their local NFBV chapter president, but these letters are not required.

 

Please copy and paste the below form into an e-mail and send to corbbo at gmail.com with ?McDonald Fellowship Application? in the subject line. Letters of recommendation may be sent by the applicant or the author of the letter.

 

Questions and Submission Information

Please direct all questions to Corbb O?Connor, McDonald Fellowship Committee Chairman, via e-mail to corbbo at gmail.com or via phone to (202) 684-6130.

 


NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF VIRGINIA

MCDONALD FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Deadline: May 8, 2012

 

NAME:

ADDRESS:

CITY/STATE/ZIP:

HOME PHONE:

WORK PHONE:

CELL PHONE:

E-MAIL:

 

AGE:

HEIGHT (to determine cane length):

 

HAVE YOU EVER ATTENDED AN NFB NATIONAL CONVENTION, AND IF SO, WHAT YEAR?

 

DO YOU HAVE FINANCIAL NEED TO ATTEND THIS YEAR?S CONVENTION, AND IF SO, PLEASE EXPLAIN. (Responses will only be shared with the selection committee.)

 

DO YOU USE A WHITE CANE OR GUIDE DOG? IF SO, PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU USE THIS MOBILITY TOOL ALWAYS, SOMETIMES, OR NEVER:

 

ARE YOU A BRAILLE READER?

 

ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THE NFBV, AND IF SO, WHAT CHAPTER?

 

BRIEFLY (UNDER 1,000 WORDS, PLEASE) EXPLAIN WHY YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THE 2012 NFB CONVENTION:

 

 

BY TYPING YOUR FULL NAME AND THE DATE OF APPLICATION BELOW, YOU HEREBY AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ THE ABOVE EXPECTATIONS OF YOU SHOULD YOU BE CHOSEN AS A FINALIST FOR A MCDONALD FELLOWSHIP.

 

FULL NAME:

DATE:

 

Please send the completed form to corbbo at gmail.com with ?McDonald Fellowship Application? in the subject line. If you do not receive a reply confirming that your application was received within 7 days, please send a follow-up e-mail or call the Chairman.

 

Please direct questions to Corbb O?Connor, McDonald Fellowship Committee Chairman, at the above e-mail address or via phone at (202) 684-6130.




From Nicole.Jeffords at dbvi.virginia.gov  Wed May  9 17:39:11 2012
From: Nicole.Jeffords at dbvi.virginia.gov (Jeffords, Nicole (DBVI))
Date: Wed, 9 May 2012 13:39:11 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Grand Opening of the new and improved rehab center
Message-ID: <A8555374B1FFD742BE678D6F5A87CA1B0532B8C7@COVMSGCES-EMB13.cov.virginia.gov>

Don't miss it!!!  The Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and
Vision Impaired has been newly renovated and is now ready and equipped
to assist blind and vision impaired Virginians to move through the 21st
century.  "imagine the possibilities..." Is Center Director, Melody
Roane's new cheer, and from what I hear, she has a lot to cheer about!

Please join in on the fun on Wednesday May 16th at VRCBVI's Grand
Re-Opening Event from 1:00pm - 4:00pm.  You can tour the Center and
participate in activities such as blindness myth busting.  Please call
Melody Roane at (804) 371-3323 for more info and directions on how to
RSVP.

Thanks!

Nikki Jeffords 


From fschroeder at sks.com  Fri May 11 21:07:25 2012
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Fri, 11 May 2012 17:07:25 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Computer Instructor Position at VRCBVI
In-Reply-To: <93D203EBFBAEB345A2D0DDD9DF39FCC802CE85FE@COVMSGCES-EMB15.cov.virginia.gov>
References: <93D203EBFBAEB345A2D0DDD9DF39FCC802CE85FE@COVMSGCES-EMB15.cov.virginia.gov>
Message-ID: <003b01cd2fba$17cbff00$4763fd00$@sks.com>

The Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired is
currently recruiting for a full-time computer instructor.  (See below for
information that was sent to me from our Human Resources representative.)

 

Interested individuals are welcome to call me at 804-371-3323 for further
information, or they can e-mail me at melody.roane at dbvi.virginia.gov

 

Thank you for your assistance.

 

Good morning!

The below listed position may be accessed directly in the Recruitment
Management System (RMS) by clicking on the Quicklink. If you already have
your application established in the RMS, applying for the position will be
very streamlined and take only a few minutes. If you have not yet completed
your online application in the RMS, you may visit
<http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov> http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov to
begin the process or simply click on the Quicklink below. While the system
will not allow you to apply until you have established your application, you
will be able to access the application through this site. 

Please be aware that we ONLY accept fully completed RMS online applications
(required) and applications only are accepted for advertised vacancies. You
may attach cover letters and resumes and in some cases are required to
submit college or university transcripts or professional certifications (see
job posting for instructions). These may be scanned and attached to your
online applications, faxed, or mailed to the appropriate recruiting contact.
Please review the posting for any special requirements or instructions. 

            

        

Agency:                     Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and
Vision Impaired

Job Title:                    Computer Instructor for the Blind and Vision
Impaired

Location:                    Henrico (suburb of Richmond)

Position #:                 00038

Closing Date:            5/31/2012

Quicklink:
http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/applicants/Central?quickFind=146944

 

 

Melody Roane, Director

Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind & Vision Impaired

401 Azalea Avenue

Richmond, Virginia 23227

Phone: 804.371.3323

Email: melody.roane at dbvi.virginia.gov

Worldwide Web: http://www.vrcbvi.org

 

 



From dandrews at visi.com  Sun May 13 15:00:21 2012
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Sun, 13 May 2012 10:00:21 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Test
Message-ID: <auto-000060242756@mailfront4.g2host.com>

Please ignore.

Dave




From fschroeder at sks.com  Tue May 15 16:16:13 2012
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Tue, 15 May 2012 12:16:13 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] VAULT Executive Director advertisement.
In-Reply-To: <OFE4ACD2A0.EB7C9FB2-ON852579FF.004ED6D4-852579FF.004F8CB2@vcu.edu>
References: <OFE4ACD2A0.EB7C9FB2-ON852579FF.004ED6D4-852579FF.004F8CB2@vcu.edu>
Message-ID: <004201cd32b6$0cc22860$26467920$@sks.com>

Job Announcement from Valerie Luther:

 


This is the organization that the Partnership asked the NFB to be part of a
few years back. We have a Board of Directors and we have received funding
from the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities to help us get started.
I am attaching our flyer and the job advertisement. Perhaps one of our
members will be interested in the job. 
        

Valerie Luther
Consumer Outreach Specialist
Partnership for People with Disabilities/VCU
P.O. Box 843020
Richmond, VA  23284-3020
(P) 804-628-0413
(F) 804-828-0042
valuther at vcu.edu
www.vcu.edu/partnership 


NOTE:  This communication may contain information that is legally protected
from unauthorized disclosure.  If you are not the intended recipient, please
note that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication
is strictly prohibited.  If you have received this message in error, you
should notify the sender immediately by telephone or by return email and
delete this message from your computer.

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From mwroane at mindspring.com  Fri May 25 18:53:05 2012
From: mwroane at mindspring.com (Mark W. Roane)
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012 14:53:05 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] National Convention Online Registration Deadline is
	May 31, 2012
Message-ID: <B5971D0B8716465A803E89D0FF405FA1@LapTop>

Good afternoon all,
The deadline to register online for this years national convention is next Thursday, May 31, 2012.  Don't miss out on the opportunity to save $$$ on your registration, banquet and bbq costs.  Visit nfb.org today!


From mwroane at mindspring.com  Tue May 29 14:50:59 2012
From: mwroane at mindspring.com (Mark W. Roane)
Date: Tue, 29 May 2012 10:50:59 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Affiliate contributions at national convention
Message-ID: <AEEDFA09C43F4903B2A01A4B1BB92227@LapTop>

Good morning chapter & division presidents,
Once again this year at national convention, our Virginia Affiliate will be making contributions to the White Cane Fund, the Jernigan Fund, the tenBroek Fund, the SUN Fund, the Imagination Fund and NFB Camp.  A few chapters have already sent me their contributions toward this effort.  If your chapter or division would like to contribute to any or all of these funds and hasn't already done so, please let me know right away.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me.
Thanks
Mark Roane
NFBV Treasurer


From wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov  Tue May 29 18:01:49 2012
From: wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov (Taylor, Wanda P)
Date: Tue, 29 May 2012 14:01:49 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] New email address for Wanda Taylor
Message-ID: <55BAD8EEAD984D46AEEFE236E08F42C418367E9F7E@EXMAIL06A.exh.prod.hud.gov>

Please noteEffective immediately,  Wanda Taylor's new email address is as follows:

wptaylor13 at gmail.com

Thank you.

Wanda
WandaTaylor
President, Fairfax Chapter
National Federation of the Blind
Proud member of the NFB
mobil:703-395-3409



From wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov  Tue May 29 18:45:46 2012
From: wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov (Taylor, Wanda P)
Date: Tue, 29 May 2012 14:45:46 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] FCC SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL
 CHAIRMAN'S AWARDS FOR ADVANCEMENT IN ACCESSIBILITY (CHAIRMAN'S AAA)
Message-ID: <55BAD8EEAD984D46AEEFE236E08F42C418367E9FF2@EXMAIL06A.exh.prod.hud.gov>

Interesting message below about the upcoming Chairman's Award for Advancement in Accessibility (AAA).


From: Jamal Mazrui [mailto:Jamal.Mazrui at FCC.GOV]
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 12:07 PM
To: CONTENT-MANAGERS-L at LISTSERV.GSA.GOV
Subject: [CONTENT-MANAGERS-L] FCC SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL CHAIRMAN'S AWARDS FOR ADVANCEMENT IN ACCESSIBILITY (CHAIRMAN'S AAA)

If you know of relevant contacts in this area, please help us spread the word.  I'm forwarding an announcement below.

Thanks,
Jamal



Jamal Mazrui
Deputy Director, Accessibility and Innovation Initiative
Federal Communications Commission
202.418.0069


________________________________
From: AccessInfo
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 5:17 PM
Subject: FCC SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL CHAIRMAN'S AWARDS FOR ADVANCEMENT IN ACCESSIBILITY (CHAIRMAN'S AAA)
On May 23, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that it will accept nominations for the Chairman's Awards for Advancement in Accessibility (Chairman's AAA) from May 31, 2012 through July 31, 2012 for products, services, technologies or practices introduced to the public between July 31, 2011 and July 31, 2012. The
Chairman's AAA is an FCC project coordinated by the Commission's Accessibility and Innovation Initiative (A&I Initiative) that recognizes cutting-edge private and public sector ventures designed to advance accessibility for people with disabilities, and mainstream technological innovations that are accessible to persons with disabilities. These remarkable ventures include, for example, the development of individual mainstream or assistive technologies introduced into the marketplace, the development of standards, and the implementation of best practices that foster accessibility. The Chairman's AAA is designed to recognize the efforts of individuals, organizations, academics, companies, students and government agencies to make communication tools easier to use and more accessible to people with disabilities and to encourage technological innovation and accessibility in communications-related areas.  The Chairman's AAA also identifies technology and innovation trends to the marketplace.

Nominations will be accepted in the following seven categories: Education: College/University; Deaf-Blind Solutions; Video Programming Device Solutions; Geo-location Solutions; Mobile Apps; Consumer Empowerment Information; and Civic Participation Solutions.

In conjunction with the Chairman's AAA, the FCC will display and highlight new, accessible and cutting-edge communications technologies in its Technology Experience Center (TEC) throughout October 2012. We invite all nominees and others who are interested in displaying their accessible innovations at the TEC to contact us at: ChairmansAAA at fcc.gov no later than August 1, 2012.

The Chairman's AAA is open to the public and there is no cost to attend.  Advanced registration is highly recommended, but not required.  Industry, technologists, innovators, apps developers, persons with disabilities, advocates and government officials are encouraged to attend to explore the latest innovations in accessibility and communications technologies.

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski will recognize winners and honorable mentions at a
ceremony held in October 2012 at the FCC's Headquarters, Commission Meeting Room
(TW-C305) at 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC, 20554 (closest metro: Smithsonian).

October is the anniversary of the enactment of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) and National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The ceremony also will be webcast at www.fcc.gov/live. The event will be followed by demonstrations of the winning technologies at the Commission's Technology Experience Center (TEC). Nominations may be self-nominated or made by a third party. The nomination should include a brief description of the innovation, identification of the category of innovation, the date the innovation was introduced and why the innovation qualifies for the Chairman's Award. Please send all nominations to: ChairmansAAA at fcc.gov, between 12:01 AM May 31, 2012 and 11:59 PM July 31, 2012.

The date of the Chairman's AAA ceremony will be announced at a later date.  If you would like to pre-register for the event, please send your name, affiliation and contact information to ChairmansAAA at fcc.gov<mailto:ChairmansAAA at fcc.gov>.

Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. The request should include a detailed description of the accommodation needed and the requestor's contact information. Requests for accommodations should be made as soon as possible. To request an accommodation, send an email to fcc504 at fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (TTY).
For questions or inquiries about the Chairman's AAA ceremony please contact Pam Gregory, Director, Accessibility and Innovation Initiative, (202) 418-2498 voice, (202) 418-1169 TTY, or (845) 474-0054 video, or Email, Pam.Gregory at fcc.gov or Kelly Jones, (202) 418-7078 voice, or Email, Kelly.Jones at fcc.gov. Inquiries may also be sent to ChairmansAAA at fcc.gov.

For additional information on the Chairman's AAA ceremony, visit:
http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2012/db0523/DA-12-814A1.doc
http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2012/db0523/DA-12-814A1.pdf
http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2012/db0523/DA-12-814A1.txt

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From corbbo at gmail.com  Wed May 30 17:55:22 2012
From: corbbo at gmail.com (Corbbmacc O'Connor)
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012 13:55:22 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Job Opening: Section 508 Analyst with a Federal
	Agency
Message-ID: <A81D1614-2A87-484E-81BF-B50D8B5DCD96@gmail.com>

To be considered for this opening, you must be a jAWS or Window Eyes user. Cindy Ryan tells me that training opportunities may be available for applicants who are not intimately acquainted with Section 508 requirements.

For more information or to submit your resume, please contact:
Cindy Ryan 
New Editions Consulting, Inc.
103 West Broad Street
Suite 400
Falls Church, VA 22046
 
Job description:
The Section 508 Analyst will be responsible for supporting the Section 508 Program Office and ensuring that external clients and internal program areas receive accurate information regarding compliance to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and that EIT developed or procured is Section 508 compliant. A working knowledge of the Section 508 requirements and the associated subparts of the standards along with Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act are essential.
 
Responsibilities may include: use of assistive technology, software tools and manual techniques to test software, Internet applications, multimedia, documents and hardware for Section 508 compliance; collaborating with developers and participating in formal and informal software development reviews at pre-determined points throughout the project life cycle to ensure Section 508 compliance; writing compliance assessment reports noting compliance failures, usability issues, and suggested remediation techniques for EIT developers; and working in partnership with developers to ensure an understanding of compliance issues and necessary remediation.
 
Desirable candidate skills include excellent communication skills, experience working with several clients or projects simultaneously, technical competence and strong organizational skills. This position requires knowledge of assistive technologies and Section 508 testing tools/techniques and experience with accessibility compliance assessments, technical editing and writing.



From mwroane at mindspring.com  Thu May 31 21:28:37 2012
From: mwroane at mindspring.com (Mark W. Roane)
Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 17:28:37 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Registration Deadline
Message-ID: <65CFD96CA05E420287C8587ED285ED7B@LapTop>

Good afternoon all,
Today is the deadline to pre register for this years national convention.  Go to nfb.org and pre register before midnight tonight to save a few dollars on registration and banquet tickets.
See you all in Dallas!
Mark Roane
NFBV Treasurer


