From ebell at pdrib.com  Thu May  4 12:37:24 2023
From: ebell at pdrib.com (Edward Bell )
Date: Thu, 4 May 2023 07:37:24 -0500
Subject: [PIBE-Division] FW: Immediate opening for O&M Specialist at
 Albuquerque Public Schools
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*** Job opening, Albuquerque NM ***

 

My name is Susan Wiggins, and I am an O&M Specialist with the Visually Impaired Unit at Albuquerque Public Schools. I am writing to request your assistance in sharing an urgent job opening with your students.

We currently have an immediate opening for an O&M Specialist in Albuquerque, and we have not received any applications so far. We are looking for someone with a passion for working with visually impaired students and the skills necessary to excel in this role. We would like to have the new O&M Specialist in place by the upcoming school year, and time is of the essence.

Please find attached a flyer with more information about the position and about Albuquerque. I believe that this opportunity would be an excellent fit for your students who are interested in pursuing a career in Orientation and Mobility. If possible, could you please forward this email and the attached flyer to your students? I would greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word about this important opportunity.

If any of your students are interested in learning more about this position or would like to apply, please do not hesitate to contact Tracy Hutton, the supervisor of the Visually Impaired Unit at Albuquerque Public Schools, at hutton at aps.edu <mailto:hutton at aps.edu> .

Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing back from you soon.

Warm regards,

Susan 

 

Susan M. Wiggins 

Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Albuquerque Public Schools

wiggins_s at aps.edu <mailto:wiggins_s at aps.edu> 




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From ebell at pdrib.com  Fri May 12 12:52:24 2023
From: ebell at pdrib.com (Edward Bell )
Date: Fri, 12 May 2023 07:52:24 -0500
Subject: [PIBE-Division] Career Opportunities in Rehabilitation of the Blind
Message-ID: <054e01d984d0$99a93ed0$ccfbbc70$@pdrib.com>

Opportunity for Careers in Rehabilitation of the Blind

Scholarships are available only for a limited time!

Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness

Louisiana Tech University

 

Structured Discovery Cane Travel (SDCTT  and Structured Discovery
Rehabilitation have been demonstrated to be among the most innovative and
effective forms of rehabilitation training for individuals who are blind or
visually impaired. Louisiana Tech University has successfully operated its
graduate programs on this model for more than 20 years, with more than 90%
successful employment and outstanding employer satisfaction rates. 

 

Scholarships are only guaranteed for one more year, for qualified
individuals seeking one of the following degree paths:

*	Master of Arts in Counseling/Guidance with Concentration in
Orientation and Mobility (5 quarters)
*	Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance with Concentration in
Rehabilitation Teaching for the Blind (5 quarters) 
*	Graduate Certificate in Orientation and Mobility (4 quarters) 
*	Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation Teaching for the Blind (4
quarters)

 

We also have graduate programs to prepare professionals to work with blind
children.

 

Why You?

 

The field of educating and rehabilitating children and adults who are blind
is deeply rewarding and life changing. 

*	The job market is wide open; currently, we receive four times the
number of employer requests than we have graduates to provide. 
*	Training occurs on campus in Ruston, Louisiana, and can be completed
in as little as one year. 
*	No prior background or experience in blindness is necessary-we will
teach you everything you need to know. 
*	Scholarships are provided on a competitive basis to qualified
persons and can cover costs for attending the university.
*	Scholarships also support travel to conferences, trainings, and
field-based experiences at Structured Discovery training programs.  

 

Who can Apply?

*	Individuals must already possess a Bachelor's (B.A.) degree from an
accredited university, have a grade point average of 2.5 and complete a
statement of purpose along with a professional resume.
*	Individuals must also be willing to attend courses on campus in
Ruston, Louisiana on a full-time basis. 

 

What's the Catch?

*	Payback through service is required. Agreement to receive
scholarship funding requires commitment for you to work in the field of
rehabilitation for two years for each year of scholarship support you
obtain. 
*	Scholarships cover at least tuition and fees but may cover living
and travel costs as well. 
*	You have to move to Ruston, work hard, study harder, and have the
heart to be an O&M or Rehabilitation Teacher of blind persons. 

 

Where do I get started?

*	For program details, visit:  <http://www.pdrib.com> www.pdrib.com
*	Send an email for more information to:   <mailto:ebell at latech.edu>
ebell at latech.edu or call Edward Bell to discuss your application:
318-257-4554

 

 

Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC, Director, 

Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness

Louisiana Tech University

600 Mayfield Ave / 210 Woodard Hall

PO Box 3158

Ruston LA 71272

Office: 318.257.4554                      Fax: 318.257.2259 

 <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> ebell at latech.edu   <http://www.pdrib.com>
www.pdrib.com

*************

"I am somehow less interested in the weight and convolutions of  Einstein's
brain than in the near certainty that people of equal  talent have lived and
died in cotton fields and sweatshops."

-- Stephen Jay Gould

 

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From adrijana.prokopenko at gmail.com  Sun May 14 09:54:33 2023
From: adrijana.prokopenko at gmail.com (adrijana prokopenko)
Date: Sun, 14 May 2023 10:54:33 +0100
Subject: [PIBE-Division] Visiting the US
Message-ID: <CAOQ972-mrzzLc4boBvd4oqo0tr-HUXy7=EkdtM164J6mWxGQaA@mail.gmail.com>

 Hi all,

 I am a blind teacher from Macedonia and am going to Lankester -
Pensilvania in the summer to meet a friend I haven't seen for a long
time, who was staying with us when she was in the peace cor when I was
in high school. So if anyone is in the area and would like to maybe
become friends and meet in person, you can email me at:
adrijana.prokopenko at gmail.com


From ebell at pdrib.com  Wed May 17 12:57:32 2023
From: ebell at pdrib.com (Edward Bell )
Date: Wed, 17 May 2023 07:57:32 -0500
Subject: [PIBE-Division] 22nd Annual Rehabilitation Conference: Registration
 and agenda information
Message-ID: <040501d988bf$256a8810$703f9830$@pdrib.com>


Subject: 


Annual Rehabilitation and Orientation and Mobility Conference Agenda and
Registration Information

 




Registration is now open!


 

National Blindness Professionals Certification Board presents:


Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation and Education for the Blind


22nd Annual Rehabilitation and Orientation and Mobility Conference

 

The Hilton Americas-Houston

1600 Lamar Street

Houston, TX 77010

800-236-2905


Saturday, July 1st, 2023
8:30 am - 7:30 pm CDT 

Come and join us! Once again, this year's conference will be action packed
with a variety of new speakers, topics, and hands-on events. Participate in
the only National Conference focused on Structured Discovery teaching and
education for the blind.

 


Presentations and breakouts including:


*	Keynote: Glen Shepard, world renown expert on management and
leadership. 

*	 <https://www.glennshepard.com/> https://www.glennshepard.com/ 

*	Discover the tenants of Structured Discovery as a professional and
within training centers.
*	Learn new strategies that you can implement in your classroom or
teaching environment.
*	Become informed about the Vocational Rehabilitation system and
policies and the intent of informed choice 
*	Share ideas and network in multiple rehabilitation disciplines,
including Braille, home management, cane travel, and assistive technology.


 


For a copy of the draft agenda, click here:

 
<https://www.dropbox.com/s/xd6mxii4v1tajxh/2023%20Anual%20Rehab%20Tentative%
20Conference%20Agenda.docx?dl=1> 2023 Rehab Draft Agenda


 


Register here:


 <https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=519>
https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=519 

 


Cost before June 15th - $85 


Cost after June 15th- $100

Online registration closes on June 25th. Registration can also be made
in-person. 

 

Visit the National Blindness Professionals Certification Board website to
learn more about a career in changing lives:

 <http://www.nbpcb.org> http://www.nbpcb.org

 

 

 

 

Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC, Director, 

Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness

Louisiana Tech University

600 Mayfield Ave / 210 Woodard Hall

PO Box 3158

Ruston LA 71272

Office: 318.257.4554                      Fax: 318.257.2259 

 <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> ebell at latech.edu   <http://www.pdrib.com>
www.pdrib.com

*************

"I am somehow less interested in the weight and convolutions of  Einstein's
brain than in the near certainty that people of equal  talent have lived and
died in cotton fields and sweatshops."

-- Stephen Jay Gould

 

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From gpaikens at gmail.com  Thu May 25 01:15:05 2023
From: gpaikens at gmail.com (Greg Aikens)
Date: Wed, 24 May 2023 21:15:05 -0400
Subject: [PIBE-Division] Accessible coding tutorial appropriate for middle
 schooler
Message-ID: <029301d98ea6$572f1900$058d4b00$@gmail.com>

Hi folks,

Can anyone recommend a good coding tutorial at an appropriate level for a
middle schooler? I'm looking for something easy enough to be self-directed
for a summer exploration. 

 

I see the quorum tutorials but was wondering if something similar exists for
python or another more common programming language. 

 

Thanks for any resources you can provide.

 

-Greg

 

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