[humanser] Drivers license requirement for employment

Sandy sandraburgess at msn.com
Mon Dec 30 15:38:23 UTC 2013 

Car,

That would be a big adjustment for me.  Somewhere I read where a person 
without arms reads Braille with his feet.


Sandy

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From: "Carly Mihalakis" <carlymih at comcast.net>
Sent: Monday, December 30, 2013 5:47 AM
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Subject: Re: [humanser] Drivers license requirement for employment

>
> 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
>>To: "Human Services Mailing List" <humanser at nfbnet.org>; "Human Services 
>>Mailing List" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
>>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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