[Fopbc] RFB & D Individual Membership not FREE with Documented Print Disability

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Thanks to major  funding from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of 
Special Education  Programs, Grant #H327D090001 and support of private 
donors, 
_RFB&D®  Individual Membership_ 
(_http://www.rfbd.http://www.rfbdhttp://www.htt_ 
(http://www.rfbd.org/membership-individual.htm) )  is now FREE to individuals with proper 
_certification_ 
(_http://www.rfbd.http://www.rfbd.http:_ 
(http://www.rfbd.org/certification.htm) ) .  

To be eligible for membership, a person must have a documented print  
disability, such as a learning disability, visual impairment or other  
physical 
disability. If you think you or your child might have a print  disability 
and 
may benefit from the services of RFB& amp;D, you need  to have 
certification of 
the disability. 
How Does One Obtain  Certification? 
A qualified professional in the field of disability  services, special 
education, medicine or psychology must attest to the  physical basis of the 
visual, perceptual or other physical disability that  limits the 
applicant's use 
of standard print. 
Who is a Certifier?  
Appropriate certifying experts may differ from disability to disability.  
The following lists examples of professionals who are qualified to certify  
an RFB&D applicant. It is in no way a comprehensive list. If you have  any 
questions about who is a qualified certifying professional, please  call 
RFB&D's Member Services Department at 800-221-4792. 
Blindness  and visual impairments: 
· Physician 
· Ophthalmologist 
·  Optometrist 
· Vocational rehabilitation counselor 
Learning or  perceptual disability: 
· Neurologist 
· Learning disability specialist  
· Psychologist with a background in learning disabilities 
The  following are NOT professionals typically qualified to certify, unless 
 
they have a background in one of the above areas of expertise: 
·  Principals 
· Vice principals 
· Guidance counselors 
· General  education teachers 
· Librarians 
For more information, go to __http://www.rfbd.http://www.rfbd.http:/_ 
(http://www.rfbd.org/certification.htm_)  
(_http://www.rfbd.http://www.rfbd.http:_ 
(http://www.rfbd.org/certification.htm) ) .

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Lenora J. Marten,  President
FOPBC NFBF-Parents Division
NFB-Jacksonville Chapter  Secretary
NOPBC/PLP
FOPBC at aol.com
904-777-5976 / 904-229-9554
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Lenora J. Marten, President
FOPBC/NFBF-Parents  Division
NFB-Jacksonville Chapter  Secretary
NOPBC/PLP
FOPBC at aol.com
904-777-5976 /  904-229-9554


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