From egibbs at brazosportisd.net  Tue Mar  2 19:08:03 2010
From: egibbs at brazosportisd.net (Gibbs, Emily)
Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 13:08:03 -0600
Subject: [Pibe-division] Eye Report
Message-ID: <B2034E7B9B557F4E9F5252170FC06B1A0652B9B9@bisd-exch1.brazosportisd.net>

Has anyone ever seen F/F on an eye report instead of an acuity?   Any
idea what that means?

 

 

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From ahayes2 at galenaparkisd.com  Tue Mar  2 19:24:34 2010
From: ahayes2 at galenaparkisd.com (Amy Hayes)
Date: Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:24:34 -0600
Subject: [Pibe-division] Eye Report
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Fix and Focus???

Amy Hayes
Certified Teacher for the Visually Impaired
Administration Annex





From biologize at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  3 04:37:44 2010
From: biologize at hotmail.com (biologize at hotmail.com)
Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 04:37:44 +0000
Subject: [Pibe-division] Eye Report
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Well it is not accepted anymore, but some doctors put 2/F  which means two fingers.
 


Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 13:08:03 -0600
From: egibbs at brazosportisd.net
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Subject: [Pibe-division] Eye Report







Has anyone ever seen F/F on an eye report instead of an acuity?   Any idea what that means?
 


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From mhartle at nfb.org  Wed Mar  3 06:20:42 2010
From: mhartle at nfb.org (Hartle,
	Mary Jo)
Date: Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:20:42 -0600
Subject: [Pibe-division] Touch the Earth Tactile Book Released
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ATTENTION!  ATTENTION!!!

      Touch the Earth Book Released

  The National Federation of the Blind  is  pleased to announce the 
release of a new tactile book created  with the support of the 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Touch the Earth: A 
Multimedia book about the Earth's Biomes was written by Amy Hansen 
and conceptualized by Elissa Levine.  It includes tactile graphics 
created by Noreen Grice.

     This book aims to educate middle school students while also 
providing guidance for teachers on how to incorporate this book into 
classroom instruction.  Each book contains contracted Braille and 
large print, along with tactile and visual graphics to illustrate 
important concepts in both a tactually and visually friendly 
way.  Each book also comes with a colorful tactile map of the 
continents of the Earth.

Exclusively available through the NFB Independence Market , Touch the 
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or call (410) 659-9314.

  We are  pleased to announce that we  are offering  one  free copy 
upon request to schools and libraries for the blind across the 
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Director of Education for the National Federation of the 
Blind  Jernigan Institute, at (410) 659-9314, ext. 2407, or by e-mail 
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From newmanrl at cox.net  Wed Mar  3 08:12:08 2010
From: newmanrl at cox.net (Robert Leslie Newman)
Date: Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:12:08 -0600
Subject: [Pibe-division] 2010 Youth and Adult Writing Contest- Sponsored by
 NFB Writers' Division
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Greetings You all!

RE: Last month of contest



We do not want any of you to miss the opportunity to submit your 
creative writing in the NFB Writers' Division 2010 Writing Contest. 
There is only the days of March left. the deadline for submissions is 
post marked, April 1st.



Below  is    the information you need to enter:



the adult contests, poetry and fiction, are open to all entrants 
eighteen years and over.



The youth contests are all about Braille and all poetry and fiction 
entries are required to be submitted in Braille. The age groups are 
divided into three categories: first through sixth grades, seventh 
and eighth grades, and ninth through twelfth grades.



Prizes for contest winners range up to $100 for adult categories and 
up to $25 for youth categories.



  All contest winners will be announced at the Writers' Division 
business meeting during the NFB national convention to be held in 
<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = 
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first week of July, 2010. In addition, shortly after convention, a 
list of winners will appear on the Writers' Division website, 
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First, second, and third place winners in each category will appear 
in the summer and fall issues of the Writers' Division magazine, 
"Slate and Style."



For additional contest details and submission guidelines, go to the 
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Robert Leslie Newman

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From HOCKNOKER at aol.com  Thu Mar  4 01:07:55 2010
From: HOCKNOKER at aol.com (HOCKNOKER at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 20:07:55 EST
Subject: [Pibe-division] Eye Report
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I have seen it referred to as "Fixates and Follows".   Often an observation 
of a very young child, or one with other disabilities  who is not able to 
communicate what they are seeing. The examiner is noting that  the child 
visually fixated on an object and visually followed it as it  moved....
Hope this is helpful.  
Shelley H.
 
 
In a message dated 3/3/2010 7:13:41 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
egibbs at brazosportisd.net writes:

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Has anyone ever seen F/F on an eye report instead of  an acuity?   Any idea 
what that means? 
 
 
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From timandvickie at hotmail.com  Thu Mar  4 01:52:28 2010
From: timandvickie at hotmail.com (Tim Shaw)
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 01:52:28 +0000
Subject: [Pibe-division] Eye Report
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nope. unless they were saing you couldnt see the chart at all, just could see fingers they held up real close. thats all i can figure .
 


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Has anyone ever seen F/F on an eye report instead of an acuity?   Any idea what that means?
 


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From Donna.Walker at arkansas.gov  Thu Mar  4 03:01:34 2010
From: Donna.Walker at arkansas.gov (Donna Walker)
Date: Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:01:34 -0600
Subject: [Pibe-division] Announcement for certified teacher for the blind
	Arkansas
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Supervisors, please see that your job developer 
and job coach receives this announcement. Thank 
you in advance for assisting with the distribution of this announcement.
https://www.ark.org/arstatejobs/index.php?ina_sec_csrf=7c165d80d1116c5c1d6dc66819666494&ac:show:show_job=1&agencyid=104&jobid=41240






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Job Details

DHS/DBS TEACHER FOR THE BLIND

Agency:
Arkansas Department of Human Services

Date Posted:
02/26/2010

Posting Expires:
03/11/2010


Summary

The Department of Human Services (DHS) Division 
of Services for the Blind (DSB) Teacher for the 
Blind is responsible for teaching independent 
living skills and leisure time activities to 
blind and/or visually-impaired children and 
adults. This position is governed by state and 
federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Typical Functions

Teaches blind and visually-impaired clients to 
organize and identify household items and utilize 
aids or adaptive techniques in performing 
home-making activities, such as cooking, 
cleaning, and sewing. Instructs clients in the 
use of systematic grooming and hygiene 
techniques, such as applying make up, 
coordinating clothing, shaving, and other 
personal functions. Teaches communication skills, 
such as typing, beginning Braille, and use of the 
tape recorder, abacus, talking calculator, large 
print materials, and Braille or talking watches. 
Counsels clients with regard to coping with and 
adjusting to blindness and provides client with 
information and assistance in using community 
resources, such as church and civic 
organizations, and social and transportation 
services. Conducts intake interview to assess 
rehabilitation needs and eligibility for 
services. Contacts medical professionals, other 
public and private agencies, civic groups and 
others to obtain referrals of new clients and to 
enlist cooperation in providing services. Writes 
narrative reports and maintains case records 
pertaining to client services. Analyzes high 
technology/sensory aids needs of clients matching 
client skills to appropriate equipment and 
installs or assists in the installation of 
equipment and follows-up on client instruction in 
use of equipment as necessary. Researches 
information regarding new sensory aid technology 
and advises clients and other agency personnel 
regarding equipment capabilities, limitations and 
availability. Performs other duties as assigned.

Special Job Dimensions



Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

Knowledge of rehabilitation training techniques 
for the blind/visually impaired. Knowledge of 
aids, appliances, or equipment used to enhance 
the functioning of the blind/visually impaired. 
Knowledge of agency and community referral 
sources. Knowledge of state and federal benefit 
eligibility requirements. Ability to teach 
independent living skills. Ability to interview 
and obtain and provide information. Ability to 
devise or modify independent living techniques or 
devices to meet individual needs. Ability to 
prepare reports and maintain case records.

Minimum Education and/or Experience

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's 
degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation 
counseling, education or a related field; plus 
three years of experience in case management, 
counseling or a related area. Association of 
Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and 
Visually Impaired certification as a 
rehabilitation teacher. Additional requirements 
determined by the agency for recruiting purposes 
require review and approval by the Office of 
Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION 
AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR 
PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR 
CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON 
APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFER CERTIFIED REHABILITATION TEACHER. BASIC 
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED. PREFER EXPEREINCE IN 
TECHNOLOGY AND RESOURCES FOR BLIND PERSON. MUST 
BE CERTIFIED AS A REHABILITATION TEACHER BY THE 
ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF THE BLIND AND 
VISUALLY IMPAIRED OR ITS SUCCESSOR 
ORGANIZATION-ACADEMY FOR CERTIFICATION OF VISION 
REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations



Application Information

H DIVISION OF SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
HIRING OFFICIAL - TANYA VANHOUTEN
JOB DUTIES -
REGULAR IN-STATE TRAVEL IS REQUIRED TO VISIT 
CLIENTS IN THEIR HOMES. OCCASIONAL OVERNIGHT 
TRAVEL, IN-STATE AND OUT-OF-STATE IS REQUIRED FOR 
TRAINING OR OTHER ASSIGNMENTS SPECIAL APPLICATION INFORMATION

* Applicant must submit an original transcript by 
mail to apply for FAMILY SERVICE WORKER 
positions. Transcripts will remain in file for future applications.

* For all applications submitted for a 
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PROMPTED FOR THIS INFORMATION WHEN SUBMITTING 
YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE. This addendum includes 
your preferences for the county(ies) and 
divisions you are willing to work. Please list 
only the counties in which you would be 
interested in working. Statewide designations will not be accepted.

* Continuously advertised classifications, are 
intended to allow DHS to keep available a pool of 
qualified applicants should a position open.

* All DHS applicants must complete drug 
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* Applications are prescreened according to the 
state application, addenda, r?sum?, transcript, 
licenses and any other information that you 
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applying.) You may include volunteer or unpaid 
work as part of your work history; however, you 
should include the number of hours per week which you performed these duties.

* When submitting your State Application, you may 
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if your r?sum? includes all the information 
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the state application (month and year employment 
began and ended, weekly hours worked, etc.).

* Inadequate completion of your job history will 
adversely impact your comparison with other candidates.

* Benefit Package May Include: Health & Life 
Insurance, Vacation & Sick Time, Paid Holidays, 
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Options

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Job Details

Position No.:
22104175M

Class Code:
E039C

Grade:
C118

Salary Range:
$33,861.00 - $57,514.00 per year

Background
check required?
Yes

Location Information

Job City:
LITTLE ROCK

Job County/Region:
Pulaski

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Phone:
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Field Services area manager
Division of Services for the Blind
P O Box 3237
700 Main Street
Little Rock 72201
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Date: Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:40:45 -0600
Subject: [Pibe-division] Freedom Scientific Reduces Price of Focus 40 Blue
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From: PersianPJ at aol.com (PersianPJ at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 22:57:57 EST
Subject: [Pibe-division] Eye Report
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Yes, it stands for "fixates and follows" and is usually used with very  
young or low functioning children when an actual acuity can't be measured.   PJ
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From carol_castellano at verizon.net  Thu Mar  4 04:07:36 2010
From: carol_castellano at verizon.net (Carol Castellano)
Date: Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:07:36 -0600
Subject: [Pibe-division] NLCSD
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Ever Think About Earning a Doctorate?

The National Leadership Consortium in Sensory Disabilities (NLCSD), 
funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special 
Education Programs, is accepting applications to doctoral programs in 
the areas of blind/visually impaired, deaf/hard of hearing, and 
deafblindness. Full tuition and a minimum of $20,000 annual living 
stipend will be provided to NLCSD Fellows for up to four years of 
full-time on campus study while they earn their doctorates at one of 
the 25 Consortium Universities. Fellowships are available to US 
citizens/permanent residents who must first be accepted into a 
doctoral program. The cohort will begin Fall 2010.

The consortium members, and the doctoral programs they offer, are 
listed at 
<http://www.salus.edu/nlcsd/index.html>http://www.salus.edu/nlcsd/index.html

Applications must be postmarked by March 26, 2010. Applications 
postmarked after that date will not be considered. Notifications will 
be made to applicants by May 3, 2010.

Please share this information with potential candidates, or consider 
applying yourself!


The NFB is deeply concerned that we have strong leaders in order to 
continue our work to improve the education of blind children and the 
programs to train teachers to work with those children.  We encourage 
those interested in providing leadership in this area to consider applying.



Carol Castellano, President
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
973-377-0976
carol_castellano at verizon.net
www.nfb.org/nopbc _______________________________________________




From marcom at humanware.com  Fri Mar  5 03:22:05 2010
From: marcom at humanware.com (HumanWare)
Date: Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:22:05 -0600
Subject: [Pibe-division] HumanWare Launches Victor Reader Stream CD Edition
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and a special CD player accessory.

Stream CD Edition is perfect for people who do 
not have a personal computer. It is the easiest 
way to transfer a DAISY book on CD onto one 
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do not use computers?, says Gerry Chevalier, 
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?These are customers who receive DAISY CD books 
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From attorneywalker at gmail.com  Mon Mar  8 01:59:32 2010
From: attorneywalker at gmail.com (Carlton Anne Cook Walker)
Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 20:59:32 -0500
Subject: [Pibe-division] Brailled Books available
Message-ID: <aa85e5851003071759r3a75bdch6e7e8b45058cac4d@mail.gmail.com>

Hi all,

I have some surplus braille materials available for free (of course).  Pleas
send me your address and I ship to the first requester via Free Matter.
Please note that I am NOT offering the print versions, only te brailled
ones.  Also, please note that the math has been used by a dual media student
and has a fair amount of pencil marking in it.

Some are from my 10th grade student, some from my 3rd grader.  All are in
contracted braille.  Here's the list:

*United States** History*

Peter J. Myers

Globe Fearon, Inc. publishers

Copyright 1999

ISBN 0-835-92258-8

Complete

35 volumes print pages iii-678 and  4 supplements



*Biology Cycles of Life * Grade 10

Helen M. Parke and Patrick Enderle

AGS publishing

2006

ISBN 0-7854-3972-2

Not complete.  We have 10 out of 21 volumes.

We have print pages i-c303.





*Biology Cycles of Life   Lab *Manual  Grade 10

Helen M. Parke and Patrick Enderle

AGS publishing

2006

ISBN 0-7854-3972-X

Not complete. We have 2 out of three volumes.

Print pages 1-b60.





*The Outsiders*

S.E. Hinton

Penguin Group  publishers

1995

ISBN 0-14-038572-X

Complete 3 out of 3 volumes

Includes packet of worksheets



 *American Government*

Globe Fearon publishers

2001

ISBN 0-130-23617-9

Complete 9 out of 9 volumes.

Print pages 1-304

2 supplements print pages 305-349




*Parenting  Reward and Responsibilities*

Seventh edition

Verna Hildebrand, Ph.D

Glencoe McGraw  publishers

2003

ISBN 0-07-829833-4

Complete 10 out of 10 volumes and 1 supplement

Print pages 1-a633

Supplement print pages 634-b656




Third grade:

Storytown Practice Book

Grade 3

Harcourt publisher

2008

We have volumes 1 and 2 out of 6.

Print pages 1-88.





Harcourt Spelling Practice Book, Grade 3

Harcourt publishers

2008

We have volume 2 out of 4.

Print pages 1-30.





Harcourt Math

Pennsylvania Edition

By Evan M. Maletsky and others

We have:

Volumes 24-25    print pages 236-255

Volumes 40-53    print pages 382-475

Volumes 70-76    print pages HI-H66



-- 
Carlton Anne Cook Walker, cTVI, NCLB
105 Creamery Road
Boiling Springs, PA    17007
Voice: 717-658-9894
Twitter: braillemom
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From lwald1 at yahoo.com  Mon Mar  8 11:59:13 2010
From: lwald1 at yahoo.com (lori wald)
Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 03:59:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Pibe-division] Brailled Books available
In-Reply-To: <aa85e5851003071759r3a75bdch6e7e8b45058cac4d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <330801.36261.qm@web39508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hello Anne:

I would like the Harcourt Math. Thank You!

Lori Wald
7607 Winterberry Place
Bethesda, MD 20817

--- On Sun, 3/7/10, Carlton Anne Cook Walker <attorneywalker at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Carlton Anne Cook Walker <attorneywalker at gmail.com>
Subject: [Pibe-division] Brailled Books available
To: blindkid at nfbnet.org, napub-request at nfbnet.org, Pibe-division at nfbnet.org
Date: Sunday, March 7, 2010, 8:59 PM

Hi all,

I have some surplus braille materials available for free (of course).? Pleas send me your address and I ship to the first requester via Free Matter.? Please note that I am NOT offering the print versions, only te brailled ones.? Also, please note that the math has been used by a dual media student and has a fair amount of pencil marking in it.



Some are from my 10th grade student, some from my 3rd grader.? All are in contracted braille.? Here's the list:

United
  States History

Peter J. Myers

Globe Fearon, Inc. publishers

Copyright 1999

ISBN 0-835-92258-8

Complete? 

35 volumes print pages iii-678 and ?4 supplements







? 


Biology Cycles of Life ?Grade 10

Helen M. Parke and Patrick Enderle

AGS publishing

2006

ISBN 0-7854-3972-2

Not complete.? We have 10 out of 21 volumes.

We have print pages i-c303.

?

?

Biology Cycles of Life?? Lab Manual? Grade 10

Helen M. Parke and Patrick Enderle

AGS publishing

2006

ISBN 0-7854-3972-X

Not complete. We have 2 out of three volumes.

Print pages 1-b60.

??

The Outsiders

S.E. Hinton

Penguin Group? publishers

1995

ISBN 0-14-038572-X

Complete 3 out of 3 volumes

Includes packet of worksheets





American Government

Globe Fearon publishers

2001

ISBN 0-130-23617-9

Complete 9 out of 9 volumes.

Print pages 1-304

2 supplements print pages 305-349







? 


Parenting? Reward and Responsibilities

Seventh edition

Verna Hildebrand, Ph.D

Glencoe McGraw? publishers

2003

ISBN 0-07-829833-4

Complete 10 out of 10 volumes and 1 supplement

Print pages 1-a633

Supplement print pages 634-b656

?


Third grade:


Storytown Practice Book

Grade 3

Harcourt publisher

2008

We have volumes 1 and 2 out of 6.

Print pages 1-88.





? 


?

Harcourt Spelling Practice Book, Grade 3

Harcourt publishers

2008

We have volume 2 out of 4.



Print pages 1-30. 


?

?

Harcourt MathPennsylvania Edition



By Evan M. Maletsky and others

We have:

Volumes 24-25??? print pages 236-255

Volumes 40-53??? print pages 382-475

Volumes 70-76??? print pages HI-H66

?


-- 
Carlton Anne Cook Walker, cTVI, NCLB
105 Creamery Road
Boiling Springs, PA??? 17007
Voice: 717-658-9894
Twitter: braillemom




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From agrima at nbp.org  Wed Mar 10 10:29:45 2010
From: agrima at nbp.org (Tony Grima)
Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:29:45 -0600
Subject: [Pibe-division] NBP-Announce: Kids: Hailstones and Halibut Bones
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March 2010 Book Club Selection
Hailstones and Halibut Bones
by Mary O'Neill
Print/braille edition, $9.95
In contracted braille.
Ages 8-13

"I was surprised and flattered then, and continue to be, by the large
audience - including the blind - who still write to me."
- Author Mary O'Neill

"Hailstones and Halibut Bones" is a unique book about colors that can be
heard, touched, and smelled. Originally published in 1961, it has become
a classic, at twice the length of most children's books.

O'Neill explores 12 different colors in 12 poems. Each series of poems
relates to a color, "What Is Green," "What Is Gold... Red... Blue," and
so forth.

	Blue is a heron, a sapphire ring,
	You can smell blue in many a thing:
	Gentian and larkspur, Forget-me-nots, too.
	And if you listen, you can hear blue
	In wind over water....

"After more than twenty-five years, the poems, like colors, still sing.
Kudos to Doubleday for letting Hailstones continue to live."
- School Library Journal

To order or read more about this book online, visit
http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/BC1003-HAILSTONE.html



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From pattichang at att.net  Thu Mar 11 02:44:20 2010
From: pattichang at att.net (Patti Gregory-Chang)
Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:44:20 -0600
Subject: [Pibe-division] Job posting SUPERINTENDENT Illinois School for the
 Visually Impaired
Message-ID: <auto-000142959797@mailfront2.g2host.com>


The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS)

is seeking qualified candidates for the following vacancy:





SUPERINTENDENT

Illinois School for the Visually Impaired

Jacksonville, Illinois





The superintendent of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired 
(ISVI) performs job duties for approximately 100 students whose 
primary disability is visual impairment and who also may have 
secondary disabilities, ages birth to 22.



General responsibilities include:



C                    Oversight of all school administration and 
operations, including educational, residential, transition and 
related programs.

C                    Set high standards and ensure they are met when 
planning, organizing and directing staff in delivering high-quality 
educational and residential programming to promote cognitive, 
physical and social growth of students in compliance with the 
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) mandates and state and 
federal statutes.

C                    Establishing and maintaining positive 
relationships with outside agencies, including DHS, ISBE, state and 
local education agencies, the ISVI Advisory Council,  parent 
organizations, alumni association, services providers, national 
organizations and community service organizations, in particular, the 
Lions Club.

C                    Establishing fiscal oversight/control of school 
budgets including strategic and fiscal planning with the DHS Budget 
Division and other entities.

C                    Establishing and maintaining a good, strong 
working relationship with the various unions represented on campus, 
including contract negotiations and interpreting collective bargaining rights.

C                    Representing ISVI, DHS and the state of Illinois 
at hearings, meetings and conferences and serve as liaison to 
advocates, community service agencies, parents and the general public 
on issues related to the education of students who are visually impaired.







Specific responsibilities include:



C                    Ensure ongoing curriculum development.

C                    Support and promote vocational programs within 
the transition curriculum.

C                    Establish good communication and effective 
working relationships with internal and external entities, the media, 
legislators, etc., following proper procedures and protocol for 
notification to DHS administration.

C                    Ensure understanding of and adherence to ISVI=s 
mission, key policies and compliance requirements.

C                    Direct strategic planning activities utilizing 
members of the Advisory Council, advocacy groups, key staff and other 
stakeholders.

C                    Ensure an effective staff complement, including 
the recruitment, training and development, performance management, 
support and retention of qualified staff.

C                    Enforce ethics standards for all students, staff 
and employees of ISVI.

C                    Ensure the delivery of high quality programming 
by the principal, director of support services and other key 
administrators and staff.

C                    Support staff in the continuous upgrade of 
curriculum, training and technical resources.

C                    Promote programs and curriculum for all students 
across the state through a revolving door program.

C                    Make use of, as well as ensure training and use 
by staff of data bases, including test scores and their 
interpretation, graduation rates, transition outcomes, etc.

C                    Make proposals and recommendations as an 
Ex-officio member of boards such as the Illinois Blind Children=s 
Foundation, American Printing House for the Blind, Association for 
Education and Rehabilitation for the Blind and Visually Impaired, etc.



Qualifications:



C                    An advanced degree in special education or 
related field (doctorate preferred)

C                    Must be vision certified (or receive vision 
certification within a specified time period)

C                    A Type 75 Administrative certificate



C                    Superintendent endorsement (or in the process of 
getting this within a specific time limit)

C                    Minimum three years teaching experience with 
students with visual impairments

C                    Minimum three years experience in educational 
administration

C                    Knowledge of rules and regulations applying to a 
24 hr. residential and special education program, including the 
program areas pertinent to ISVI.

C                    Must have working knowledge of federal statues 
related to special education, IDEA, the Americans with Disabilities 
Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Illinois School Code.

C                    Requires effective communication abilities in 
writing, speaking, listening and including self management and 
interpersonal skills.

C                    Must be a child centered leader and understand 
behavior issues related to disabilities.

C                    Must have knowledge and understanding of 
secondary disabilities.





Salary Range and Benefits:



The annual salary range for this twelve month position is $51,540 to 
$126,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications (up to five 
percent over current salary, not to exceed $126,000).  The position 
is exempt from the Illinois Personnel Code but receives all health 
care, vision care, dental and life insurance benefits.  Direct 
deposit, deferred compensation, liberal benefit days and other 
payroll benefits are also available.



About ISVI and Jacksonville, Illinois:



The ISVI campus is located on ten acres with twelve physical 
structures in Jacksonville, Illinois, approximately 37 miles west of 
Springfield, the capitol of Illinois.  Springfield is a progressive 
city with a population of 115,000 and has two state of the art 
hospital complexes.  ISVI is a state funded public residential school.



ISVI has a birth to three program, summer program for parents and 
infants, and summer camps for students who do not attend ISVI on a 
full time basis. There are approximately 147 staff and several unions 
represented on campus.









Jacksonville is a historic, socially and economically stable town 
with a population of approximately 35,000 and several unique 
amenities: two colleges, two high schools, a theater guild, thriving 
art community, symphony orchestra, two golf courses, 
boating/water/recreational area, mass transit, the Illinois School 
for the Deaf, and other state operated facilities.  Jacksonville is a 
developing community with an expanding hospital complex and a great 
place to raise children.  A variety of community organizations for 
civic service and social contact are available including the 
Jacksonville Center for Independent Living, the Lions Club, Rotary 
and Kiwanis Clubs.  The Jacksonville community actively supports the 
presence and activities of ISVI.



If interested and qualified for this position, send resume no later 
than May 1, 2010 to



Marjorie Olson

Education Liaison

DHS/DRS

400 West Lawrence

Hay Edwards Building

Springfield  IL  62794-9429



Or



Marjorie.Olson at Illinois.gov



Interviews are tentatively scheduled for May 25th and 26th and June 
1st and June 2nd, with a tentative start date of July 1, 2010.  If 
you have questions, please call Marjorie Olson at 217-524-1379 (V/TTY).








P.S.  National Federation of the Blind of Illinois is now on twitter 
at www.twitter.com/nfbi.
We also have a facebook page.  Just search for our full name.

Patti Gregory-Chang
President, National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
pattichang at att.net
www.nfbofillinois.org 




From nabs.president at gmail.com  Thu Mar 11 03:06:15 2010
From: nabs.president at gmail.com (Arielle Silverman)
Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:06:15 -0600
Subject: [Pibe-division] Student Slate and NABS March Bulletin!
Message-ID: <85ff10071003101906w5f99357ay84e2bc04b6a278fd@mail.gmail.com>

national Association of Blind Students
>From the Desk of the President
March 10, 2010

In This Bulletin:
1.  Student Slate is Back!
2.  Last Chance to Apply for NFB Scholarships!
3.  Get Ready for Convention!
4.  Announcements
Check out the Student Slate!
Once again the NABS Slate committee has compiled an excellent
newsletter with several unique and useful articles of interest to
blind students! Please see the Spring 2010 issue of the Student Slate
attached to this email. Find out about the progress we made at
Washington Seminar, read about the experience of one of our top NFB
scholarship winners, and learn about your right to informed choice in
obtaining blindness training!

Last Chance for NFB Scholarships:
The deadline for the NFB's national scholarship application is coming
up on March 31!

Each year the National Federation of the Blind awards thirty
scholarships to legally blind college and graduate students across the
country.  The scholarship includes a cash award ranging from $3000 to
$12000, plus a free trip to the NFB national convention and often a
piece of assistive technology such as a KNFB Reader Mobile.  The
scholarship application for 2010 is now on the Web at
www.nfb.org/scholarships
It's not too late to submit your application!

applications are due by March 31, 2010.
Already won a national NFB scholarship? You can apply again and
potentially win a second scholarship, also known as a TenBroek
fellowship.
In addition, many NFB affiliates offer scholarships to blind students.
 You needn't be an active member of the NFB to win.  Contact your NFB
state president for details.

Get Ready for Convention!

The following appeared in the latest issue of the Braille Monitor, the
monthly newsletter of the NFB:

Dallas Site of 2010 NFB Convention
The 2010 convention of the National Federation of the Blind will take
place in Dallas, Texas, July 3-8, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel at 2201
Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75207. Make your room reservation as
soon as possible with the Hilton Anatole staff only. Call
 (214) 761-7500         (214) 761-7500.
The 2010 room rates are singles, doubles, and twins $62 and triples
and quads $67 a night, plus a 15 percent sales tax. The hotel is
accepting reservations now. A $60-per-room deposit is required to make
a reservation. Fifty percent of the deposit will be refunded if notice
is given to the hotel of a reservation cancellation before June 1,
2010. The other 50 percent is not refundable.
Rooms will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reservations may be made before June 1, 2010, assuming that rooms are
still available. After that time the hotel will not hold our block of
rooms for the convention. In other words, you should get your
reservation in soon.
Guestroom amenities include cable television, coffee pot, iron and
ironing board, hair dryer, and high-speed Internet access. The Hilton
Anatole has several excellent restaurants, twenty-four-hour-a-day room
service, first-rate meeting space, and other top-notch facilities. It
is in downtown Dallas with shuttle service to both the Dallas/Ft.
Worth Airport and Love Field.
The schedule for the 2010 convention will follow that of last year:
Saturday, July 3            Seminar Day
Sunday, July 4              Registration Day
Monday, July 5             Board Meeting and Division Day
Tuesday, July 6             Opening Session
Wednesday, July 7       Business Session
Thursday, July 8           Banquet Day and Adjournment

To pre-register for the convention, go to
www.nfb.org
We know that attending a national NFB convention can often exceed a
student?s budget. If you would like to attend the convention, talk to
your state president about potential funding. Many state affiliates
provide funding for their members to attend national conventions.
Additionally, the Kenneth Jernigan Fund provides convention
scholarships to first-time convention attendees. Talk to your state
president for details.

State Division Announcements:
>From Montana:

The MAB's Student Division Goes to The Montana School for the Deaf and Blind
by Jim Reed
On Friday, February 26th, 2010, the MAB's Student Division went to the
Montana School for the Deaf and Blind to talk to its Blind high school
students about college and being a blind college student. We met with
five students, and there were at least five staff members who stayed
for our full presentation, or who stopped by to see what was going on.
One of the staff members said that because of our presentation, she
felt she could be more effective working with her blind students.
We talked to the students about techniques and strategies used to
succeed in college. We talked about electronic documents, scanning
print materials, hiring and using readers, and working with DSS. We
also gave a demonstration of a Victor reader Stream playing textbooks
from Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic and Bookshare, as well as a
textbook that had been scanned and converted into a Microsoft Word
document. We talked about the importance of having good Braille
speeds, and a solid working knowledge of the blindness techniques and
technologies needed as a student.
We told the students about some of the opportunities available to them
through the NFB, the MAB, and the Student Division. We talked about
the NFB College Scholarship program, the MAB scholarship, the Bozeman
Chapter scholarship, and the NFB National Convention Scholarship for
first-time attendees. We talked about members of the Student Division
attending the national convention, the state convention, and
Washington Seminar. We talked about Camp Eureka, and about the NFB's
Youth Slam. We also talked about our training center experiences, and
talked about the Colorado Center for the Blind's high school and
college-prep programs.
After we spoke to the students for about an hour, pizza was delivered,
and as we ate, both students and staff used the time to talk to
members of the Student Division and ask questions.
Before we left, we gave the staff and students a CD-Rom that contained
useful information, links, brochures, applications,  Student Division
contact info, and articles from the Braille Monitor.
I think our trip was a success and that this approach could be applied
successfully in larger towns with bigger school districts.

>From Nebraska:
       On March 26-28, the Nebraska Association of Blind Students will host
our second annual student Seminar. The seminar, entitled ?Exploring
the Depths,? is aimed at helping students prepare for college. We are
pleased to welcome Eric Guillory, director of youth services at the
Louisiana Center for the Blind, who will talk about how to handle Math
and Science classes in high school and college. Other highlights will
include a panel on center training, hands-on demonstrations of
technology, and discussions of NFB philosophy. The seminar will also
offer blind students an opportunity to network and socialize.
       If you are interested in attending the seminar, please contact Karen
Anderson at kea.anderson at gmail.com.

Introducing the College Leadership Program:
>From Jason Ewell, who works at the NFB Department of Affiliate Action:
In 2009 the Affiliate Action Department developed the College
Leadership Program to provide an opportunity for promising young
college students to attend their first national convention and
Washington Seminar. Twenty-eight new Federationists attended the
convention in Detroit last summer. Twelve participated in our
Scholarship Alumni/College Leadership seminar in Baltimore in January.
They then went to Washington, D.C. to join the other members of their
state affiliate delegations on Capitol Hill.
After returning home, several sent notes expressing their appreciation
for the opportunity to attend and asking how they can get more
involved in Federation activities in their affiliates. One note, from
a college student who has been blind for only a year and who was
attending her first national event, demonstrates that this new,
exciting program is already helping to build the Federation.

I thank you for the opportunity to come to Baltimore and Washington,
D.C. I cannot really put into words all that I learned and took away
from that trip. I was not sure before but now I know that NFB is where
I belong.

If you or anyone you know would be a good candidate for this program,
please contact me at the National Center for the Blind at
410-659-9314, Ext. 2509, or by email at Jewell at nfb.org.



-- 
Arielle Silverman
President, National Association of Blind Students
Phone:  602-502-2255
Email:
nabs.president at gmail.com
Website:
www.nabslink.org



From nabs.president at gmail.com  Thu Mar 11 04:10:32 2010
From: nabs.president at gmail.com (Arielle Silverman)
Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:10:32 -0600
Subject: [Pibe-division] Student Slate Attached
Message-ID: <85ff10071003102010t58ec78bcrd1ebfb69e3e13eb5@mail.gmail.com>

Hello again all,

For some reason the Student Slate didn't come across in my last
message. It should be attached to this one.

Arielle

On 3/10/10, Arielle Silverman <nabs.president at gmail.com> wrote:
> national Association of Blind Students
> From the Desk of the President
> March 10, 2010
>
> In This Bulletin:
> 1.  Student Slate is Back!
> 2.  Last Chance to Apply for NFB Scholarships!
> 3.  Get Ready for Convention!
> 4.  Announcements
> Check out the Student Slate!
> Once again the NABS Slate committee has compiled an excellent
> newsletter with several unique and useful articles of interest to
> blind students! Please see the Spring 2010 issue of the Student Slate
> attached to this email. Find out about the progress we made at
> Washington Seminar, read about the experience of one of our top NFB
> scholarship winners, and learn about your right to informed choice in
> obtaining blindness training!
>
> Last Chance for NFB Scholarships:
> The deadline for the NFB's national scholarship application is coming
> up on March 31!
>
> Each year the National Federation of the Blind awards thirty
> scholarships to legally blind college and graduate students across the
> country.  The scholarship includes a cash award ranging from $3000 to
> $12000, plus a free trip to the NFB national convention and often a
> piece of assistive technology such as a KNFB Reader Mobile.  The
> scholarship application for 2010 is now on the Web at
> www.nfb.org/scholarships
> It's not too late to submit your application!
>
> applications are due by March 31, 2010.
> Already won a national NFB scholarship? You can apply again and
> potentially win a second scholarship, also known as a TenBroek
> fellowship.
> In addition, many NFB affiliates offer scholarships to blind students.
>  You needn't be an active member of the NFB to win.  Contact your NFB
> state president for details.
>
> Get Ready for Convention!
>
> The following appeared in the latest issue of the Braille Monitor, the
> monthly newsletter of the NFB:
>
> Dallas Site of 2010 NFB Convention
> The 2010 convention of the National Federation of the Blind will take
> place in Dallas, Texas, July 3-8, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel at 2201
> Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75207. Make your room reservation as
> soon as possible with the Hilton Anatole staff only. Call
>  (214) 761-7500         (214) 761-7500.
> The 2010 room rates are singles, doubles, and twins $62 and triples
> and quads $67 a night, plus a 15 percent sales tax. The hotel is
> accepting reservations now. A $60-per-room deposit is required to make
> a reservation. Fifty percent of the deposit will be refunded if notice
> is given to the hotel of a reservation cancellation before June 1,
> 2010. The other 50 percent is not refundable.
> Rooms will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
> Reservations may be made before June 1, 2010, assuming that rooms are
> still available. After that time the hotel will not hold our block of
> rooms for the convention. In other words, you should get your
> reservation in soon.
> Guestroom amenities include cable television, coffee pot, iron and
> ironing board, hair dryer, and high-speed Internet access. The Hilton
> Anatole has several excellent restaurants, twenty-four-hour-a-day room
> service, first-rate meeting space, and other top-notch facilities. It
> is in downtown Dallas with shuttle service to both the Dallas/Ft.
> Worth Airport and Love Field.
> The schedule for the 2010 convention will follow that of last year:
> Saturday, July 3            Seminar Day
> Sunday, July 4              Registration Day
> Monday, July 5             Board Meeting and Division Day
> Tuesday, July 6             Opening Session
> Wednesday, July 7       Business Session
> Thursday, July 8           Banquet Day and Adjournment
>
> To pre-register for the convention, go to
> www.nfb.org
> We know that attending a national NFB convention can often exceed a
> student?s budget. If you would like to attend the convention, talk to
> your state president about potential funding. Many state affiliates
> provide funding for their members to attend national conventions.
> Additionally, the Kenneth Jernigan Fund provides convention
> scholarships to first-time convention attendees. Talk to your state
> president for details.
>
> State Division Announcements:
> From Montana:
>
> The MAB's Student Division Goes to The Montana School for the Deaf and
> Blind
> by Jim Reed
> On Friday, February 26th, 2010, the MAB's Student Division went to the
> Montana School for the Deaf and Blind to talk to its Blind high school
> students about college and being a blind college student. We met with
> five students, and there were at least five staff members who stayed
> for our full presentation, or who stopped by to see what was going on.
> One of the staff members said that because of our presentation, she
> felt she could be more effective working with her blind students.
> We talked to the students about techniques and strategies used to
> succeed in college. We talked about electronic documents, scanning
> print materials, hiring and using readers, and working with DSS. We
> also gave a demonstration of a Victor reader Stream playing textbooks
> from Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic and Bookshare, as well as a
> textbook that had been scanned and converted into a Microsoft Word
> document. We talked about the importance of having good Braille
> speeds, and a solid working knowledge of the blindness techniques and
> technologies needed as a student.
> We told the students about some of the opportunities available to them
> through the NFB, the MAB, and the Student Division. We talked about
> the NFB College Scholarship program, the MAB scholarship, the Bozeman
> Chapter scholarship, and the NFB National Convention Scholarship for
> first-time attendees. We talked about members of the Student Division
> attending the national convention, the state convention, and
> Washington Seminar. We talked about Camp Eureka, and about the NFB's
> Youth Slam. We also talked about our training center experiences, and
> talked about the Colorado Center for the Blind's high school and
> college-prep programs.
> After we spoke to the students for about an hour, pizza was delivered,
> and as we ate, both students and staff used the time to talk to
> members of the Student Division and ask questions.
> Before we left, we gave the staff and students a CD-Rom that contained
> useful information, links, brochures, applications,  Student Division
> contact info, and articles from the Braille Monitor.
> I think our trip was a success and that this approach could be applied
> successfully in larger towns with bigger school districts.
>
> From Nebraska:
>        On March 26-28, the Nebraska Association of Blind Students will host
> our second annual student Seminar. The seminar, entitled ?Exploring
> the Depths,? is aimed at helping students prepare for college. We are
> pleased to welcome Eric Guillory, director of youth services at the
> Louisiana Center for the Blind, who will talk about how to handle Math
> and Science classes in high school and college. Other highlights will
> include a panel on center training, hands-on demonstrations of
> technology, and discussions of NFB philosophy. The seminar will also
> offer blind students an opportunity to network and socialize.
>        If you are interested in attending the seminar, please contact Karen
> Anderson at kea.anderson at gmail.com.
>
> Introducing the College Leadership Program:
> From Jason Ewell, who works at the NFB Department of Affiliate Action:
> In 2009 the Affiliate Action Department developed the College
> Leadership Program to provide an opportunity for promising young
> college students to attend their first national convention and
> Washington Seminar. Twenty-eight new Federationists attended the
> convention in Detroit last summer. Twelve participated in our
> Scholarship Alumni/College Leadership seminar in Baltimore in January.
> They then went to Washington, D.C. to join the other members of their
> state affiliate delegations on Capitol Hill.
> After returning home, several sent notes expressing their appreciation
> for the opportunity to attend and asking how they can get more
> involved in Federation activities in their affiliates. One note, from
> a college student who has been blind for only a year and who was
> attending her first national event, demonstrates that this new,
> exciting program is already helping to build the Federation.
>
> I thank you for the opportunity to come to Baltimore and Washington,
> D.C. I cannot really put into words all that I learned and took away
> from that trip. I was not sure before but now I know that NFB is where
> I belong.
>
> If you or anyone you know would be a good candidate for this program,
> please contact me at the National Center for the Blind at
> 410-659-9314, Ext. 2509, or by email at Jewell at nfb.org.
>
>
>
> --
> Arielle Silverman
> President, National Association of Blind Students
> Phone:  602-502-2255
> Email:
> nabs.president at gmail.com
> Website:
> www.nabslink.org
>


-- 
Arielle Silverman
President, National Association of Blind Students
Phone:  602-502-2255
Email:
nabs.president at gmail.com
Website:
www.nabslink.org
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From David.B.Andrews at state.mn.us  Sat Mar 13 07:57:11 2010
From: David.B.Andrews at state.mn.us (Andrews,
	David B B (DEED))
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:57:11 -0600
Subject: [Pibe-division] FW: Bookshare - VR Stream Download Training
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Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:20 PM
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From Kim.Charlson at Perkins.org  Wed Mar 17 00:25:52 2010
From: Kim.Charlson at Perkins.org (Kim.Charlson at Perkins.org)
Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:25:52 -0500
Subject: [Pibe-division] [BANA-Announce] BANA Adopts IPA: Braille
Message-ID: <auto-000144468255@mailfront1.g2host.com>


PRESS RELEASE

February 2010



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



CONTACT: Judith Dixon, Chairperson

Braille Authority of <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = 
"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />North America

PHONE: 1-202-707-0722

E-MAIL: <mailto:jdix at loc.gov>jdix at loc.gov



BANA Adopts IPA: Braille

(International Phonetics Alphabet: Braille)



The Braille Authority of North America (BANA) announces that it has 
adopted IPA Braille as the authorized BANA code for phonetics. This 
is a braille code for the transcription of the International Phonetic 
Alphabet as revised 2005 under the auspices of the International 
Council on English Braille (ICEB). Further information about the 
development and revision of this international code for phonetics may 
be found at the ICEB website at 
<http://www.iceb.org/icebipa.htm>http://www.iceb.org/icebipa.htm.


Electronic files of this code may be found on the ICEB website as 
well as that of the Braille Authority of North America at 
<http://www.brailleauthority.org/>http://www.brailleauthority.org in 
the Publications link. The following formats are available:

Print Document

-         IPA Braille (PDF [Adobe] file format, 61 pages)

Braille Files (.brf format)

-         IPA Braille - Part 1 (BRF format, 25 lines per page by 40 
cells per line, 116 pages)

-         IPA Braille - Part 2 Introduction (BRF format, 25 lines per 
page by 28 cells per line, 13 pages)

Braille Files (Duxbury.dbx format)

-         IPA Braille - Part 1

-         IPA Braille - Part 2 Introduction

Corel Draw File (cdr tactile graphics format)

-         IPA Braille - Part 2 Tactile (CDR [Corel] format, 28 pages)

PDF File (Adobe .pdf tactile graphics format)

-         IPA Braille - Part 2 Tactile (PDF [Adobe] format, 28 pages)



The mission and purpose of the Braille Authority of North America are 
to assure literacy for tactile readers through the standardization of 
braille and/or tactile graphics. BANA promotes and facilitates the 
use, teaching, and production of braille. It publishes rules, 
interprets and renders opinions pertaining to braille in all existing 
codes. It deals with codes now in existence or to be developed in the 
future, in collaboration with other countries using English braille. 
In exercising its function and authority, BANA considers the effects 
of its decisions on other existing braille codes and formats; the 
ease of production by various methods; and acceptability to readers.



For additional resource information, visit www.brailleauthority.org


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From david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us  Mon Mar 22 17:59:13 2010
From: david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us (Hyde, David W. (ESC))
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:59:13 -0500
Subject: [Pibe-division] Opening in Washington State
Message-ID: <8FE3DA4A52652B4D8EC80883B3DC12336740333962@tiger>


________________________________

 

From: Dean Stenehjem [mailto:Dean.Stenehjem at wssb.wa.gov]
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 9:42 AM
To: TOVI: Administrative Question; cosb at tsbvi.edu
Subject: TVI - WSSB Outreach Position Announcement
Importance: High

 

 

 

 

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Striving to educate blind and visually impaired children for independence and success!

 

Recruitment Announcement:  Teacher of the Visually Impaired

 

Agency:                       Washington State School for the Blind 

Location:                     Spokane WA and surrounding areas (itinerant)

Salary:                         Paid in accordance with Vancouver SD salary schedule (Salary schedule is available at http://www.k12.wa.us/safs/PUB/PER/SalAllocSchedule.pdf <https://email.wssb.wa.gov/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.k12.wa.us/safs/PUB/PER/SalAllocSchedule.pdf> )

Position details:               Scheduled between 182 to 190 days per year; full-time; permanent after successful completion of 12 month probationary period.

Open Date:                       March 10, 2010

Closing Date:                    March 25, 2010                                     

________________________________

Agency profile:  The mission of the Washington State School for the Blind is to provide specialized quality educational services to visually impaired/blind youth ages birth-21 within the state of Washington.  Our purpose is to serve as a statewide demonstration and resource center and provide direct/indirect services to students both on campus and in the children's local communities.

Philosophy:  WSSB believes that all students can benefit from a menu of diverse services that can be provided through partnerships with LEAs and ESDs.  The ease of movement between LEAs, ESDs, and WSSB is critical to overall programs for BVI within the entire state.  No one school or agency can accomplish what these children need without this spirit of cooperation and sharing.

Benefits:  Employees of the WSSB receive State of Washington employee benefits including medical, dental, long term disability, and life insurance.  Teachers are eligible for enrollment in the Teachers Retirement System Plan 3 and deferred compensation plan.  Optional programs also include Washington Guaranteed Education Tuition Program (GET), Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) and medical flexible spending account (FSA).  Teachers accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month and 1 personal holiday per calendar year.  For more information about WSSB, please visit our website at www.wssb.wa.gov.

Position profile:  This position requires a certificated teacher of the visually impaired who will provide specialized educational services to students and districts in Spokane, WA and surrounding areas.  Working independently under the direction of the Outreach Director, the incumbent will provide instruction and services to best meet the unique needs of each visually impaired student and the districts being served 

Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:

*         Perform or facilitate necessary assessments: learning media, functional vision, technology, and orientation and mobility.

*         Provide direct and consultative services as per Individual Education Plans (IEP).

*         Provide workshops and in-services as needed to assist families and school district personnel in understanding the unique needs of the visually impaired learner.

*         Assist districts in obtaining necessary alternative format materials and equipment as identified through the IEP process.

*         Work collaboratively with families, students, and district personnel to develop IEP goals and objectives in expanded core curriculum.  Expanded core curriculum addresses the following areas:

o        Literacy 

o        Technology

o        Self-help/daily living skills 

o        Career and vocational education

o        Self-advocacy skills

o        Travel skills

*         Prepare meaningful instruction geared to the student's assessed needs, as identified in the IEP.

*         Provide consultation to the classroom teachers and other involved personnel, and adapt materials as needed to enable the BVI learner to benefit from instruction.

*         Maintain ongoing communication with all parties involved in the child's education including the parents.

Key Competencies include but may not be limited to:

*         Excellent communication and organizational skills

*         Effective time management skills

*         Ability to set high expectations that support the acquisition of student's independence and success.

Required Qualifications:

*	Bachelors degree in educational or other relevant field of study.
*	Current Washington State Teaching Certification or can obtain a Washington State Teaching Certificate.
*	Certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired from an accredited and nationally recognized university program.
*	Three years of teaching experience as a teacher of the visually impaired.

*	Must pass Federal criminal background check.
*	Must have Braille Literary Usage Exam Certification or Library of Congress certification, or be able to obtain either.

Desirable Qualifications:

*	Masters degree in Teacher of Visually Impaired Learner program.
*	Orientation and Mobility certification.
*	Five years teaching experience as an itinerant teacher of the visually impaired.
*	Experience working with children with multiple disabilities including blindness.

Note: This position is covered by a union shop provision.  Therefore, as a condition of employment, candidates who are appointed are required to become members of the WPEA, or arrange to pay to that union a fee equivalent to its regular monthly dues.  The union shop provision shall be effective on the first day of the month following the employee's initial 30 days in this classification.

How to apply:  Please send a completed State Application <http://www.wssb.wa.gov/Content/community/employment.asp>  (http://www.wssb.wa.gov/Content/community/employment.asp <http://www.wssb.wa.gov/Content/community/employment.asp> ), letter of interest, detailed resume and references to the address or email listed below.  For more information please call Dee Amundsen, Outreach Director, at (360)696-6321 ext 124 or Jessica Sydnor, Human Resources Manager, at (360)696-6321 ext 129.

Applications must be submitted no later than midnight March 25, 2010.

 

Please mail applications to: 

WA State School for the Blind

Attn: Human Resources

2214 E 13th St

Vancouver WA 98682

FAX: (360)737-2120

 

Or Email to:

Jessica.sydnor at wssb.wa.gov <mailto:Jessica.sydnor at wssb.wa.gov> 

Attn:  TVI Position

 

Background inquiries of convictions and pending criminal charges shall be completed on applicants prior to their appointment to positions in the State of Washington which are directly responsible for the supervision, care or treatment of children.  Information obtained from background inquiries will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's character; suitability and competence to perform in the position applied for and may result in the denial of employment.  Applicants are required to sign a release authorizing inquiry.  Failure to do so shall disqualify the applicant from employment in these positions. 

 

This announcement is published by the Washington State School for the Blind. The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 696-6321 ext 129.

 

 

Jessica Sydnor

Human Resources Manager

Washington State School for the Blind

2214 E 13th St

Vancouver WA 98661

360-696-6321 ext 129

 

NOTE: This electronic mail message is intended only for the addressee shown above.  It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure.  Any review, dissemination, or use of this message or its contents by persons other than the addressee is strictly prohibited.  If you have received this message in error, please notify us by telephone at (360) 696-6321 ext. 129

 

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From JFreeh at nfb.org  Sat Mar 27 04:27:42 2010
From: JFreeh at nfb.org (Freeh,
	Jessica)
Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:27:42 -0700
Subject: [Pibe-division] National Federation of the Blind and Blackboard to
 Demonstrate New Accessibility Features at CSUN
Message-ID: <auto-000145329400@mailfront2.g2host.com>

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



CONTACT:

Chris Danielsen

Director of Public Relations

National Federation of the Blind

(410) 659-9314, extension 2330

(410) 262-1281 (Cell)

<mailto:cdanielsen at nfb.org>cdanielsen at nfb.org



National Federation of the Blind and Blackboard to
Demonstrate New Accessibility Features at CSUN



Blackboard Learn Platform Brings Accessibility Enhancements for the Blind



San Diego, California (March 25, 2010): The 
National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the 
nation?s leading advocate for equal education for 
blind students, and Blackboard Inc., will present 
and demonstrate the new accessibility features of 
the Blackboard Learn? platform at the California 
State University, Northridge, (CSUN) 25th annual 
International Technology & Persons with 
Disabilities conference, held in San Diego, CA, 
March 22?27.  The presentation of Blackboard?s 
improved and more accessible experience will be 
held on March 25 at 4:20 p.m. Pacific Time.



Blackboard Learn, an online learning platform, is 
used by thousands of institutions to provide 
online education, course materials, discussion 
boards, assignment submissions, electronic 
grading, and numerous other components intended 
to enhance the learning experience or to provide 
distance education.  Previously, blind students 
encountered a number of accessibility barriers 
when using the Blackboard platform with nonvisual 
screen access technology.  Blackboard Learn, 
Release 9,  showed great improvement over prior 
releases, and during the past year, Blackboard 
has invested further in a range of enhancements 
to Blackboard Learn that represent significant 
improvements to the usability of Blackboard for blind users.



Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National 
Federation of the Blind, said: ?We are pleased to 
help Blackboard present the accessibility 
features of the Blackboard Learn platform to the 
influential audience at CSUN.  These features 
will ensure that blind students are not

at a disadvantage in classes utilizing Blackboard 
and can access course materials online just as 
their sighted peers do.  We commend Blackboard 
for their hard work in this area.?



The accessibility improvements to Blackboard 
Learn include faster navigation and improved form 
interaction, allowing blind users to submit 
assignments, participate in discussion forums, 
send and receive e-mail, take tests and quizzes, 
and participate in polls.  Blind instructors can 
also submit content with the improved accessible forms.



For more information about the National 
Federation of the Blind, please visit <http://www.nfb.org/>www.nfb.org.



###






About the National Federation of the Blind

With more than 50,000 members, the National 
Federation of the Blind is the largest and most 
influential membership organization of blind 
people in the United States.  The NFB improves 
blind people?s lives through advocacy, education, 
research, technology, and programs encouraging 
independence and self-confidence.  It is the 
leading force in the blindness field today and 
the voice of the nation's blind.  In January 2004 
the NFB opened the National Federation of the 
Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and 
training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind.




From aphelps at BISM.org  Tue Mar 30 02:02:18 2010
From: aphelps at BISM.org (Amy Phelps)
Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:02:18 -0500
Subject: [Pibe-division] BISM Announces Independence 2010
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Blind Industries and Services of Maryland is 
pleased to announce Independence 2010--a six-week 
residential summer program for blind and low 
vision high school teens. The students of 
Independence 2010 will participate in a fun, 
action packed comprehensive six-week program that 
will focus on learning the nonvisual skills which 
are essential for teens to successfully 
transition from high school to college or 
employment. Students of Independence 2010 will 
live in apartments supervised by adult blind 
mentors/instructors who will incorporate 
budgeting, maintaining a home, preparing meals, 
doing laundry, and shopping for groceries.

Independence 2010 will include cane travel, 
independent living skills, assistive technology, 
Braille, physical fitness, philosophy class, 
career exploration, and several confidence 
building activities including attending the 2010 
National Convention of the National Federation of 
the Blind in Dallas, Texas. In addition to 
learning the skills of blindness, students will 
have fun learning from successful blind role 
models and participate in exciting confidence 
building activities such as playing goalball, 
attending a summer festival, watching movies 
under the stars, enjoying the Inner Harbor and 
Little Italy to name just a few.

Who can apply:
Legally blind high school students who are 
entering into 10th, 11th , or 12th grades in the 
fall of 2010 and have open cases with their 
state?s vocational rehabilitation agency or who 
have an alternative funding source

The dates of the program are June 20 ? August 1, 2010

For more information, application packet, or if 
you have any questions, please email me at 
<mailto:aphelps at bism.org>aphelps at bism.org or call me at 410-737-2642.

Warm regards,

Amy C. Phelps

Amy C. Phelps, CRC, NOMC
Director of Rehabilitation Services

Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
3345 Washington Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21227
Phone: 410-737-2642
Mobile: 410-274-1647
Fax: 410-737-2689
Toll Free: 888-322-4567
E-mail: <mailto:aphelps at bism.org>aphelps at bism.org

Join us for a fun filled evening of Bull, Bull, 
and more Bull at the 
<http://bism.org/2010EmailPromo/BullRoast_Final.htm>Blind 
Industries and Services of Maryland Bull and Oyster Roast

Find out more about our summer program for blind 
and low vision high school students 
<http://bism.org/r_youth_TEMP_2.cfm>Independence 2010!

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From braille at nbpcb.org  Tue Mar 30 21:00:14 2010
From: braille at nbpcb.org (Louise Walch)
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:00:14 -0500
Subject: [Pibe-division] NCLB Braille Exam at NFB Convention
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Hello all,

Testing for National Certification in Literary Braille (NCLB). will 
be held at this year's NFB National Convention in Dallas this July.

Date: Sunday and Monday, July 4-5, 2010

Time: 1-5pm on both days

Location:
Hilton Anatole Hotel
2201 Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75207

Cost: $250 (or $75 per single section)

Application deadline: Sunday, June 13, 2010

*Unless otherwise notified, candidates must be present for all four 
sections. Sections one and two will be offered on Sunday, july 4, and 
sections three and four will be offered on Monday, July 5.

To apply online go to:

<https://nbpcb.org/members/login.php?r=/members/er.php?eid=41>https://nbpcb.org/members/login.php?r=/members/er.php?eid=41

For further information please contact Louise Walch, NCLB coordinator 
at <mailto:braille at nbpcb.org>braille at nbpcb.org or call 318-257-4554.

Thanks,

Louise

Louise Walch
NCLB Braille Exam Coordinator
<mailto:braille at nbpcb.org>braille at nbpcb.org
www.nbpcb.org



Louise G. Walch
NBPCB Coordinator
<mailto:braille at nbpcb.org>braille at nbpcb.org
www.nbpcb.org

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