[humanser] Drivers license requirement for employment

Sun Dec 29 13:42:22 UTC 2013

Good morning, Sandy,

I too was an exclusively  left index finger reader. or, at least I 
was before acute tactal appraxia, killed braille 10 years ago.
for today,Car

I worked with our state BELL program and learned I cannot teach the 
"correct" way of reading Braille with two hands cause it makes no 
sense to me.  I can read quickly with my left index finger, and it is 
not how I was taught in first grade and I am almost 63 years of age.

>Sandy  f
>
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>From: "Ericka Short" <ericka.short at wi.rr.com>
>Sent: Friday, December 27, 2013 11:50 PM
>To: "Human Services Mailing List" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
>Subject: Re: [humanser] Drivers license requirement for employment
>
>>Here's a job listing for BLIND Inc. in MN.  It's social work /rehab 
>>related so I decided to share:
>>
>>Ericka
>>
>>Blindness: Learning In New Dimensions (BLIND), Inc.
>>100 East 22nd Street, Minneapolis, MN  55404
>>612-872-0100, <http://www.blindinc.org/>www.blindinc.org
>>
>>SEEKING A COMMUNICATIONS INSTRUCTOR
>>
>>             We are looking for someone who is passionate about
>>teaching, excited by new challenges, and interested in working as
>>part of a small but energetic team. For over 25 years, Blindness:
>>Learning In New Dimensions (BLIND, Inc.) has provided small group
>>instruction in the alternative techniques of blindness. Our programs
>>are based on a positive attitude toward blindness and a belief in the
>>normality and competency of blind people. We know that with proper
>>training and opportunity, blind people can live full, happy, and
>>successful lives.
>>             Students at BLIND, Inc. learn Braille and computers in
>>an integrated curriculum that teaches both at the same
>>time.  Students learn Braille using the innovative Code Master
>>Braille instruction system, which the successful applicant will learn.
>>
>>Duties and Responsibilities
>>
>>1.   Provide individualized instruction to blind  adults in all areas
>>of Braille, including but not limited to:
>>
>>    * Memorization of the braille code
>>    * Braille reading
>>    * Writing braille with  a slate and stylus
>>    * Writing braille on a braille writer
>>    * Reading and writing braille on electronic devices including
>>notetakers and braille displays
>>
>>2.   Provide individualized instruction to blind  adults in all areas
>>of assistive technology including but not limited to:
>>
>>    * Windows operating systems
>>    * JAWS for Windows and other screen readers
>>    * Microsoft Office applications
>>    * The internet
>>    * Braille displays
>>    * Smart phones
>>
>>3. Provide instruction to several adult students in a small group format.
>>
>>4. Use the curriculum to develop individualized lesson plans and
>>update the curriculum as needed.
>>5. Write comprehensive monthly reports on each student describing
>>progress made and goals to be completed.
>>
>>6. Participate and assist in all center activities such as rock
>>climbing, skiing, and camping, including on some evenings and weekends
>>
>>7. Function as part of a team, maintaining close communication with
>>the director and other instructors, and actively participate in staff
>>and other meetings.
>>
>>8. Promote the organization's progressive philosophy of blindness and
>>positive attitudes to students, co-workers and others, and provide
>>support and guidance to students throughout their program. Actively
>>represent BLIND, Inc. in public meetings and presentations.
>>
>>9. Actively promote the philosophy of the National Federation of the
>>Blind both during and outside of class.
>>
>>10. Other duties as assigned
>>
>>Minimum Requirements
>>
>>1. Expertise in the areas of Braille and assistive technology,
>>especially with Windows screen reader software.
>>
>>2. Able to pass the NCLB test and the technology tests administered
>>by State Services for the Blind of Minnesota within 6 months of employment.
>>
>>3. Willingness to undergo and successfully complete a period of paid
>>staff training in order to learn alternative skills of blindness.
>>This includes learning the Code Master Braille instruction system.
>>
>>4. Must have a college degree or comparable work experience.
>>
>>5. Ability to plan, organize and develop lessons.
>>
>>6. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and
>>must be able to work effectively as part of a team
>>
>>7. Must demonstrate the ability to work with a variety of people in a
>>variety of situations.
>>
>>8. Must possess the organizational skills required to work with
>>multiple students on multiple projects.
>>
>>9. Must be able to learn new products and updates as they become available.
>>
>>10. Must be committed to the independence and full community
>>integration of blind people.
>>
>>Please send cover letter and resume to Dick Davis, Interim Executive
>>Director, at <mailto:ddavis at blindinc.org>ddavis at blindinc.org, or to
>>the address listed above. Questions?  Contact Helen Stevens,
>>Communications Instructor, at
>><mailto:hstevens at blindinc.org>hstevens at blindinc.org.
>>
>>_______________________________________________
>>Ericka J. Short
>>262-697-0510
>>
>>"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". Philippians 4:13
>>
>>"No hand is too small or too big to do good in this world." EJ. Short
>>
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