[Blindtlk] Braille Instructor Information...

[James Kelm]

Thank you for your suggestions.  This is a private agency.  Although they do 
some work for the  state in that some clients are referred by a state 
agency, they in and of themselves are a non profit private organization.

Respectfully,
James


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From: Hyde, David W. (ESC) via blindtlk
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2017 2:15 PM
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Braille Instructor Information...

First, I'd recommend that you do the NLS certification for braille 
transcription. It will at least give you certification that you know UEB. It 
wouldn't hurt to take some courses in teaching adults, assuming that you 
will be working in an adult facility. The qualifications you will need will 
be different if you plan to work for a state or private agency.

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From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of James Kelm 
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Sent: Monday, January 30, 2017 2:12 PM
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Cc: James Kelm
Subject: [Blindtlk] Braille Instructor Information...

Dear friends,

    I have a question that I hope that you can help direct me with.  There 
is a non profit agency here in my home town that focuses on training, and 
living skills for the blind.  I have periodically done work with this 
agency, and they would be a great place to work perminately with!  They 
currently do not have any openings, but I do know that one of their 
long-time employees is getting older, and I can anticipate his retirement in 
the next few years.  I am casually considering what I would need to do to be 
a candidate for his position, once they are looking for a replacement.

    His primary title is Braille Instructor.  He also does general life 
skills evaluation on clients, but primarily he is the Braille Instructor. 
Do any of you have general information concerning what qualifications I 
would need to qualify for such a position, and how would I investigate how 
to go about obtaining these qualifications?  I of course already read 
Braille, and will be obtaining my Masters Degree in Theology in the next few 
months.  I live in Minnesota, if that makes any difference.

    Thank you so much for your help.  I basically am evaluating whether or 
not gaining the qualifications for this position would be a good move for 
me, or if there would be too much further education that would be needed. 
Attaining my Masters has kind of been enough in-depth college for a while. 
LOLL


Respectfully,
James
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