[humanser] Drivers license requirement for employment
Carly Mihalakis
carlymih at comcast.net
Mon Dec 30 10:47:09 UTC 2013
Hi, Sandy,
Yes but at least there is an end in sight.. My condition is
a gift from acute brain damage known as tactile appraxia, where the
brain makes not sense of what left index finger perceives. So,
although i retain knowledge of the code, my finger simply does not
recognize the characters. Gives a whole new meaning to the term
blind! Good luck!
for today, Car
e10:46 PM 12/29/2013, Sandy wrote:
>Oh, Car, hope the finger keeps up well for me. Once I cut it and,
>which a band-aid, it wasn't so easy reading. The contractions,
>alphabet, any other part of Braille teaching is fine for me, but
>heaven help me do the two handed and more fingers deal correctly
>enough to teach it to anyone.
>
>
>Sandy
>
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>From: "Carly Mihalakis" <carlymih at comcast.net>
>Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2013 8:42 AM
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>Subject: Re: [humanser] Drivers license requirement for employment
>
>>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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