Re: O&M Job opening in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah 30 minutes to skill resorts? Feng Yang Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) DSBVI
I have been to Salt Lake, where is this place located?
> Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 12:19 AM
> From: "Feng Yang" <fyang@...>
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [OandM] O&M Job opening in Salt Lake City, Utah
>
> Utah Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired has a
> position open for O&M
> If you or someone you know are looking for a job, please share and apply
> today!
>
> Feng Yang
> DSBVI
>
>
> Public Job Announcement - USOR/DSBVI #37792 - Orientation and Mobility/Cane
> Travel Instructor
>
>
>
> Working Title: Orientation and Mobility / Cane Travel Instructor
> Job Title: Sensory Impairment Specialist II
> Requisition #: 37792
> Closes: Continuous/Open until filled
>
> *Details:*
> Full time
> Pay Rate: $30.00 Hourly
> Schedule B, Career Service + Benefits
> Location: Salt Lake City
> Supervised by: Adam Rushforth
>
> You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
> DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of
> Utah employees.
>
> Apply online at:
> *May be helpful to filter by Agency 600 - DWS
>
>
>
>
>
|
Re: O&M Job opening in Salt Lake City, Utah
I have been to Salt Lake, where is this place located?
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 12:19 AM
From: "Feng Yang" <fyang@...>
To: [email protected]
Subject: [OandM] O&M Job opening in Salt Lake City, Utah
Utah Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired has a
position open for O&M
If you or someone you know are looking for a job, please share and apply
today!
Feng Yang
DSBVI
Public Job Announcement - USOR/DSBVI #37792 - Orientation and Mobility/Cane
Travel Instructor
Working Title: Orientation and Mobility / Cane Travel Instructor
Job Title: Sensory Impairment Specialist II
Requisition #: 37792
Closes: Continuous/Open until filled
*Details:*
Full time
Pay Rate: $30.00 Hourly
Schedule B, Career Service + Benefits
Location: Salt Lake City
Supervised by: Adam Rushforth
You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of
Utah employees.
Apply online at:
*May be helpful to filter by Agency 600 - DWS
|
O&M Job opening in Salt Lake City, Utah
Utah Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired has a position open for O&M If you or someone you know are looking for a job, please share and apply today!
Feng Yang DSBVI
Public Job Announcement - USOR/DSBVI #37792 - Orientation and Mobility/Cane Travel Instructor
Working Title:?Orientation?and Mobility / Cane Travel Instructor
Job Title: Sensory Impairment Specialist II Requisition #: 37792
Closes: Continuous/Open until filled? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?? ?
Details: Full time
Pay Rate: $30.00 Hourly?? Schedule B, Career Service?+ Benefits? Location: Salt Lake City?
Supervised by: Adam Rushforth
You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.
Apply online at:??? *May be helpful to filter by Agency 600 - DWS
|
Re: Difficulty finding language interpreters?
Hi Mona!
?
If you do not need an interpreter to be physically present then I’d suggest Language Link, you can get a live interpreter via phone without any pre-scheduling. Interpreters are available round the clock for multiple languages. I haven’t
used it for lessons, more for intakes but in a pinch it might meet the need.
?
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of
Katherine Healey via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, July 6, 2023 2:20 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [OandM] Difficulty finding language interpreters?
?
If you are concerned about resourcing any bilingual family members you might find volunteers in the clients local community. Places of worship and local libraries are definitely worth exploring. When I don’t have access to an interpreter
I have used the Google translate app. There are 32 language options available in “conversation mode “. It’s simple to use and provides real time conversation.?
?
On Thu, Jul 6, 2023 at 11:13 AM Mona Hussein <monameah@...> wrote:
Hello,
I work for a VR agency and we’ve been having trouble finding interpreters for certain languages. Have any of you had this problem? Any suggestions? I’m disappointed to have to cancel another lesson for lack of interpreter.
Thanks!
Mona
--
Katherine Healey, M.Ed., TVI/COMS
Community Rehab Team
Orientation?and Mobility Specialist
VISIONS Services for the
Blind and Visually Impaired
111 Summit Park Road
Spring Valley, NY 10977
Tel: (845) 354 – 3003, EXT. 307
Cell: (845) 825 - 0986
Fax: (845) 354 – 5130
Email:?khealey@...
?
Our Vision is for everyone to see what is possible!
?
?
?
?
?
?
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail communication, and any attachments, contains confidential and privileged information for the exclusive use of the recipient(s) named above. If you
are not an intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution or copying of
it or its contents is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify me immediately by replying to this message and delete this communication from your computer. Thank you.
?
?
?
|
Hello everyone! John here: ? My partner Adrean Clark has a new zine out!? It is about a landscape beloved to us both, the skyways of Saint Paul, Minnesota.? Please read her announcement below. ? A text-only version is available for free.? Anyone interested in that can email me at jlc@... ? Enjoy! ? John ? Hi everyone -- ? I am thrilled to announce a new zine, The Way Above! It is a meditative comic about living on the skyways in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota. The pages pop with color! ? There are two versions - one, an ebook that you can download to read on your tablet or print at home, and the second, a signed, limited edition zine for your collection. To purchase them, please visit the following Ko-fi links: ? The Way Above printable ebook ? The Way Above limited edition zine (ordering closes July 15th!) ? Preorders close on July 15th because it's difficult for my ADHD brain to fulfill physical orders over a long period of time. I only have the energy to do this once, and if you miss it, you'll have to wait until the rare chance of finding me at a booth event. ? Hope you all enjoy reading this comic! Feel free to email me with any questions as well. ? ?·??? ? Adrean Clark, M.F.A. ? Author and Artist - adreanaline.com ? Pronouns: she/they ? ? ?
|
FW: Current DBVI and VIB Career Opportunities
Itinerant O&M positions open in Fairfax and Staunton Virginia.
See link below
?
Melanie Hughes, M.S., COMS
Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Fairfax office
Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
11150 Fairfax Blvd. St. 502?Fairfax, VA 22030
Mobile:? 571-422-3579
FAX: 703 359 1111
|?|?
Melanie.hughes@...
?
?
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
From: Knicely, Lisa A. (WWRC) <Lisa.Knicely@...>
Sent: Thursday, July 6, 2023 8:09 AM
To: ~ All DBVI Staff (DBVI) <AllDBVIStafflist@...>
Subject: Current DBVI and VIB Career Opportunities
?
Hello,
Please click on the link or picture below and scroll down to view all
VDBVI Career?Opportunities?currently posted.? If you receive an error message, wait a few minutes and try again.? The site seems to be easily overloaded.
?
·?Review
the position’s?Job?Description.
·?Complete
PageUp application accurately to reflect relevant work history as it relates to the position for which you are applying.
·?Contact
HR,?prior to the position closing, if you have any issues accessing PageUp or submitting an application.? ?
·??PageUp
closes all positions at?11:55 pm?on the Closing Date.
·?Screening
is based upon information relevant to the position for which you are applying. HR determines candidates for interview by comparing the information disclosed in the application, resume, cover letter and transcripts to the screening criteria for the particular
position.
?
|
|
Already applied?? Existing applicants log in here.
|
Be sure to like VDBVI on Facebook at??and
visit us on the web at?
Department for Aging and Rehab Services
8004 Franklin Farms Drive
(f) 540-851-2506
|
Re: Difficulty finding language interpreters?
Hi Mona, If you are concerned about resourcing any bilingual family members you might find volunteers in the clients local community. Places of worship and local libraries are definitely worth exploring. When I don’t have access to an interpreter I have used the Google translate app. There are 32 language options available in “conversation mode “. It’s simple to use and provides real time conversation.? Good luck! Katherine?
On Thu, Jul 6, 2023 at 11:13 AM Mona Hussein < monameah@...> wrote: Hello,
I work for a VR agency and we’ve been having trouble finding interpreters for certain languages. Have any of you had this problem? Any suggestions? I’m disappointed to have to cancel another lesson for lack of interpreter.
Thanks!
Mona
-- Katherine Healey, M.Ed., TVI/COMS Community Rehab Team
Orientation?and Mobility Specialist
VISIONS Services for the Blind and
Visually Impaired 111 Summit Park Road Spring Valley, NY 10977 Tel: (845) 354 – 3003, EXT. 307 Cell: (845) 825 - 0986 Fax: (845) 354 – 5130 Email:?khealey@... ?
Our Vision is for everyone to see what is possible!
?
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail communication, and any attachments, contains confidential and privileged information for the exclusive use of the recipient(s) named above. If you are not an intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution or copying of it or its contents is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify me immediately by replying to this message and delete this communication from your computer. Thank you.
|
Re: Difficulty finding language interpreters?
At VISIONS we train and hire interpreters to be on staff part time. We also attempt to hire VRT and O&M staff that speak other languages. It is not easy but it is an agency commitment to provide services in the language of preference. from Nancy M. On Thu, Jul 6, 2023 at 11:12?AM Mona Hussein < monameah@...> wrote:
Hello,
I work for a VR agency and we’ve been having trouble finding interpreters for certain languages. Have any of you had this problem? Any suggestions? I’m disappointed to have to cancel another lesson for lack of interpreter.
Thanks!
Mona
-- Nancy D. Miller, LMSW (she/her)
Executive Director/CEO VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired 500 Greenwich Street Suite 302 New York, New York 10013 212-625-1616 x 117 Direct 212-219-4071 Cell 917-859-9184
Our vision is for everyone to see what is possible!
|
Difficulty finding language interpreters?
Hello,
I work for a VR agency and we’ve been having trouble finding interpreters for certain languages. Have any of you had this problem? Any suggestions? I’m disappointed to have to cancel another lesson for lack of interpreter.
Thanks!
Mona
|
Re: Active Shooter Response
This a great OM question. A lot depends on how the area is set up and how oriented workers are to their worksite, public spaces used such as the caff, meeting rooms, etc. I’m sure the police officer highlighted? the need to prevent someone entering the building eliminates a lot of these issues. Doing?a security review of all possible access entry points?into the building and need for security of these possible entrances. (Loading docks, access to picnic outdoor seating/ smoking areas,etc.)? What is the current fire evacuation plan? Begin with that, how would workers evacuate from different areas? Is there a communication plan, (text, intercom?)?dividing the building into zone to alert workers to flee or to hide? Last resort is to fight-what would be the different options to do that.? Are there fire monitors who have been trained to led the different areas of the building? Where would be the most areas at risk? This will be a time consuming project with the need to be updated and reviewed?often. Meg Robertson COMS
On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 11:46 AM, Jack Mitchell <jmitchell@...> wrote: Hello All--
As I said in my reply to this thread a while back, I work at Industries of the Blind in Greensboro, NC, and we had a training with a police officer about dealing with active shooter situations, but one of the things he specifically couldn't do was help us develop a plan.? He talked about many of the principles listed in other responses, but some of that is difficult due to our population (of 225 employees, around 150 or so are blind or visually impaired).? Additionally, much of our plant is large open spaces of factory floor / warehouse space.? Many of our departments are mixed low vision / blind / sighted, but 2 of our departments are almost exclusively blind or visually impaired employees (including the supervisors in both departments).
Is this something that any of you have addressed in a similar environment?? We are meeting next week to discuss this again, and so any ideas or experience would be welcome!
Thanks!
?
Jack Mitchell
Orientation & Mobility Specialist
Industries of the Blind
Greensboro, NC
|
Re: Active Shooter Response
During the years I was Envision’s Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, I had to orient all new employees to fire and tornado drills. We were not yet doing active shooter drills during those years (2012 to 2017). The layout of our Envision Wichita facility, however, would seem to have a lot in common with your facility. In the case of a fire drill, the key was to orient each employee to some easily located landmarks, (large machines, storage bens, other unique and permanent structures to help all move to the point of exit and then mustering area. In the case of a tornado drill,, the process was similar, only instead of going to the outside of the building, the key was to get people to move to the appropriately structurally reinforced portions of the building. In the case of an active shooter drill, however, moving to try to vacate the area is not usually encouraged, Instead, the idea is to take cover. I do not recall what you all manufacture, but I must assume that your areas contain some large manufacturing machines, conveyer belts, palatizing areas, etc. Getting employees onto the ground, as low as possible, and under the cover of the machinery, or under conveyer belts is usually what is recommended. Michael Byington, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist President of Kansas Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc. Treasurer for Friends In Art of the American Council of the Blind 712 S. Kansas Avenue Suite 414D-F Topeka, Kansas 66603 (785) 221-7111 ByingtonCOMS@... ? ?
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Jack Mitchell Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 1:33 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [OandM] Active Shooter Response ?
As I said in my reply to this thread a while back, I work at Industries of the Blind in Greensboro, NC, and we had a training with a police officer about dealing with active shooter situations, but one of the things he specifically couldn't do was help us develop a plan.? He talked about many of the principles listed in other responses, but some of that is difficult due to our population (of 225 employees, around 150 or so are blind or visually impaired).? Additionally, much of our plant is large open spaces of factory floor / warehouse space.? Many of our departments are mixed low vision / blind / sighted, but 2 of our departments are almost exclusively blind or visually impaired employees (including the supervisors in both departments).
Is this something that any of you have addressed in a similar environment?? We are meeting next week to discuss this again, and so any ideas or experience would be welcome!
Thanks!
Jack Mitchell
Orientation & Mobility Specialist
Industries of the Blind
Greensboro, NC
|
Re: Active Shooter Response
Hello All--
As I said in my reply to this thread a while back, I work at Industries of the Blind in Greensboro, NC, and we had a training with a police officer about dealing with active shooter situations, but one of the things he specifically couldn't do was help us develop a plan.? He talked about many of the principles listed in other responses, but some of that is difficult due to our population (of 225 employees, around 150 or so are blind or visually impaired).? Additionally, much of our plant is large open spaces of factory floor / warehouse space.? Many of our departments are mixed low vision / blind / sighted, but 2 of our departments are almost exclusively blind or visually impaired employees (including the supervisors in both departments).
Is this something that any of you have addressed in a similar environment?? We are meeting next week to discuss this again, and so any ideas or experience would be welcome!
Thanks!
?
Jack Mitchell
Orientation & Mobility Specialist
Industries of the Blind
Greensboro, NC
|
Wanna model traffic patterns with us on zoom tonight?
HI guys!? I'm helping present signalized traffic patterns and risks for a class of O&M students tonight 9:30-10:30 Eastern, and need someone to join us on zoom with 3-4 people who can walk through some traffic movements in an "intersection" made out of carpets or chairs.? I think we can get one of the students to do it but if not, would anyone like to join us and play in traffic?
we'll be doing similar to what is in the video at
Thanks!
-- Dona
-------------------------------
Dona Sauerburger, COMS
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind
www.sauerburger.org
|
Envision Virtual Fall Conference 2023 Submissions
Greetings All,
?
A reminder that Submissions are now being accepted for Envision Virtual Fall Conference 2023, virtual presentations in Clinical Education, Panel/Symposia courses and Research Abstracts. The deadline for submissions is July 1, 2023. I hope you will consider a submission! More information and the submission form at: .
?
Best regards,
Michael
Conference home:
|
CAOMS Conference Presentation Proposal Window Closes June 10th
Sharing on behalf of CAOMS…
Hi CAOMS members & partners! We are excited to be sending out the?call for presentation proposals?for the 2023 CAOMS Statewide Conference: Moving Forward in a Changing World. It will be held Friday, November 10, 2023 - Sunday, November 12, 2023. This will be a hybrid conference both available in person in Monterey, CA and online. ? Please fill out the??in order to submit a presentation proposal by June 10, 2023:? ? Thank you & feel free to let us know if you have any questions! ? -N CAOMS conference planning committee
— Christopher J. Tabb, M.A., COMS chris@...Mobile: ?512.660.2750
 Image: ACVREP Digital Badge for COMS
|
Re: SWOMA Save the Date for 2023
Please be aware of THE ISLAND CONFERENCE which? seeks to promote and support blind individuals? within STEM professions.
The conference will be held online and in-person at Princeton University in October of 2023.
Keith C. Ford TVI/COMS State College Pennsylvania?
On Wed, May 31, 2023 at 6:23 PM Chris Tabb < chris@...> wrote: Save the Date for SWOMA 2023...Here is what is in the works for SWOMA 2023 Virtual ConferenceConference Dates: November 2-4, 2023Registration Fee: $100 for Professionals and $25 for Students, Paraprofessionals, and Family Members (Early Bird Pricing)[Registration to begin at the end of July or early August]Presenter and Session information available on the SWOMA Conference page
— Christopher J. Tabb, M.A., COMS chris@...Mobile: ?512.660.2750
 Image: ACVREP Digital Badge for COMS
--
Keith C. Ford
|
SWOMA Save the Date for 2023
Save the Date for SWOMA 2023...Here is what is in the works for SWOMA 2023 Virtual ConferenceConference Dates: November 2-4, 2023Registration Fee: $100 for Professionals and $25 for Students, Paraprofessionals, and Family Members (Early Bird Pricing)[Registration to begin at the end of July or early August]Presenter and Session information available on the SWOMA Conference page
— Christopher J. Tabb, M.A., COMS chris@...Mobile: ?512.660.2750
 Image: ACVREP Digital Badge for COMS
|
"Against Access" in Chinese
Dear worldings! John here: ? I’m thrilled to share that “Against Access” has now been published in Chinese via an open access journal, thanks to the efforts of Zihao Lin.? Please stomp so he can feel our excitement!? ? Link to the essay: ? ? Link to their WeChat account: ? ? If you have any connections with Chinese readers, please do share with them.? Heck, share anyway, anywhere! ? If anyone is interested in joining the Protactile Network listserv, please let them know they’re welcome to email me at jlc@johnleeclarkcom to request joining. ? For English readers who haven’t read “Against Access,” the original English version can be found here: ? ? PT cheers, John ? ?
|
Re: documenting and billing texts/email
Following Coby Livingstone
Cell: 505-259-3672
New Mexico Statewide Independent Living Council
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
On May 24, 2023, at 9:53 AM, HOLLINGER, KEVIN via groups.io <kevin.hollinger@...> wrote:
?
Hey folks!
At some point this year or last year I saw a post or advertisement or something about an app or tool that can help practitioners log or document text messaging, email correspondence,
etc. for the purposes of billing and/or time allocation.
Do any of you have or use a resource that does this? What is it? Where is it? Can I see it?
Toodles,
Kev
?
Kevin J. Hollinger
CATIS, COMS, NBCT-ENSVI, TVI?
Francis Howell School District
Vision Program
636-851-6143 voice
636-851-4133 fax
  
This e-mail transmission from the Francis Howell School District including any accompanying data or files is confidential and is intended only for the use of the named recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, an addressee, or the person responsible
for delivering this to an addressee, you are hereby notified that reading, using, copying, or distributing any part of this message is strictly prohibited. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please notify the sender at
the email address above, delete this email from your computer, and destroy any copies in any form immediately. Improper retention of this e-mail and any attachment(s) to this e-mail could subject you to legal action under pertinent federal and state statutes,
and result in civil and criminal penalties.
|
documenting and billing texts/email
Hey folks!
At some point this year or last year I saw a post or advertisement or something about an app or tool that can help practitioners log or document text messaging, email correspondence,
etc. for the purposes of billing and/or time allocation.
Do any of you have or use a resource that does this? What is it? Where is it? Can I see it?
Toodles,
Kev
?
Kevin J. Hollinger
CATIS, COMS, NBCT-ENSVI, TVI?
Francis Howell School District
Vision Program
636-851-6143 voice
636-851-4133 fax
  
This e-mail transmission from the Francis Howell School District including any accompanying data or files is confidential and is intended only for the use of the named recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, an addressee, or the person responsible
for delivering this to an addressee, you are hereby notified that reading, using, copying, or distributing any part of this message is strictly prohibited. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please notify the sender at
the email address above, delete this email from your computer, and destroy any copies in any form immediately. Improper retention of this e-mail and any attachment(s) to this e-mail could subject you to legal action under pertinent federal and state statutes,
and result in civil and criminal penalties.
|
Melanie Hughes
Michael Epp
Chris Tabb
Keith Ford