[Iabs-talk] Fwd: ICBV Office Update March 29, 2016
Denise Avant
davant1958 at gmail.com
Wed Mar 30 12:55:05 UTC 2016
Denise R. Avant
President, National Federation Of The Blind Of Illinois
Live the life you want
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> From: Kathy Ungaro <icbv at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: ICBV Office Update March 29, 2016
> Date: March 29, 2016 at 6:15:40 PM CDT
> To: Kathy Ungaro <icbv at sbcglobal.net>
> Reply-To: Kathy Ungaro <icbv at sbcglobal.net>
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> Remember read this with the attachment if you would like to jump from section to section of the newsletter.
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> ICBV Office Update
> March 29, 2016
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> *1) Calendar of Events
> *2) NCD Applauds the Declaration by the US AbilityOne Commission
> *3) AppleVis iOS Siri and Dictation Command List
> *4) Paths to Technology Announcement
> *5) Sleep Disorders and Vision Loss
> *6) From Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired
> Elements of Good Health
> Spring into Braille Starts April 1
> *7) Eyes on Success – Bliind Active Duty Police Officer – part 2
> *8) Questionnaire E-mail Project AST
> *9) Announcing NAMA to Provide Key Training at BLAST
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> <applewebdata://DBBED15F-8257-45DD-8CE3-E5A6A8BDC4FD>**1 Calendar of Events
> April 12, 2016 1:00 pm
> The RSA Management Group will once again be conducting a Randolph-Sheppard training in conjunction with the NAMA Conference in Chicago. We would like to invite all of our members who plan on attending NAMA One Show in Chicago to attend our pre-show meeting.
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> Where: RSA Management Meeting Room for Tuesday, April 12th – 1:30 to 4:30 PM CT is: E255 Level 2 McCormick Lake Side Center
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> We will be announcing our new programs for reducing your credit card and wireless costs while allowing you to offer your customers free products through our rewards system RSA Connect, our innovative new loyalty and rewards program, is offered in conjunction with our nationwide cashless payment system. Developed by RSA Connect, this program revolutionizes corporate foodservice.
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> Some of the benefits your customers will enjoy with the program include:
> The opportunity to pre-load a balance onto the RSA Connect card (our cashless payment system accepts debit and credit cards in addition to prepaid RSA Connect cards).
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> Special offers and promotions on snacks and beverages in the machines and in our Micro Markets.
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> Loyalty rewards, which accumulate on your purchases benefits that follow them wherever they go! the opportunity to use their accounts at any of our 25,000 machines nationwide the ability to easily keep track of points and available offers online or via email (employees can view transaction history and cash back rewards, as well as redeeming loyalty points and accessing instant promotions).
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> April 13, 2016 10:30 a.m.
> Equip for Equality will be hosting a meeting on Wednesday, April
> 13, 2016 to discuss legal issues impacting persons with vision impairments or blindness in Illinois. The purpose of the meeting is to solicit input from the blind community on what issues are important, in order to provide guidance to EFE on case acceptance and proactive initiatives. The meeting will take place from 10:30 a.m. until noon at EFE's offices at 20 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Barry Taylor and Amy Peterson will participate on behalf of Equip for Equality. This meeting is open to the public and all interested persons are encouraged to attend. Please call (312) 895-7346 (voice) or (800) 610-2779 (TTY) or write cecille at equipforequality.org <mailto:cecille at equipforequality.org> to reserve your space or request an accommodation. Accommodations should be requested two weeks in advance, if possible.
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> May 17 -20, 2016
> From the National Association of Blind Merchants -
> Registration is open for the Windy City BLAST. Our training conference will be held May 17-20, 2016, at the Loews Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois. Exciting things are being planned and we hope you will plan on joining us for this premiere training opportunity. Visit www.blindmerchants.org <http://www.blindmerchants.org/> to register now and book your hotel room.
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> The most exciting thing is we have signed a deal with Disney to do a one-day pre-conference training. The training is entitled “The Disney Approach to Business Excellence” and will be held on Tuesday, May 17th from 8:00 – 4:00. This training is outstanding.
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> To All Illinois Members and Trainees:
> Disney Training - ICBV will cover $50 of the $100.00 cost to attend for Illinois members and trainees. Your $50.00 deposit is due in the ICBV office by March 1, 2016. The check is to be made payable to ICBV and mailed to 53 West Jackson, Suite 502, Chicago, IL 60604. If a manager would like to bring a guest to the Disney Training, the full $100.00 for the guest is also due in the office by March 1st.
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> So mark your calendar and (those in Illinois) please contact Letia Gossard at 217-558-2321 by February 11, 2016 to express your interest in attending "Windy City BLAST" as well as the Disney Training. It is imperative that we get a head count as soon as possible.
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> Also please note that anyone bringing a guest to BLAST in order for your guest to attend general sessions and planned meals they will also have to be registered for BLAST at NABM at www.blindmerchants.org <http://www.blindmerchants.org/>
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> June 4, 2016, 11am-4pm NFBI “Picnic in the Park“
> The National Federation of the Blind of Illinois will host a picnic at Tom Madonia Park East; Lake Springfield, Illinois.
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> Menu: Hamburgers, brats, baked beans,mostaccioli, macaroni salad, lemonade. BYOB. Boat rides provided by the Rogers on their 24’ pontoon boat.
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> Anyone who plays a musical instrument is encouraged to bring it along.
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> The Chang’s and the Reifs will operate a shuttle service from the Amtrak station in Springfield to the park. The train leaves Chicago at 7am arrives in Springfield around 10:30am; leaves Springfield at 4:56 arrives back in Chicago around 8:30pm. Anyone interested in a ride should contact Bill Reif 217-801-2996.
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> Cost: $30.00 per person.
> Deadline: June 1, 2016; Please make checks payable to NFBI and send To: Treasurer Patti S Chang, 6919 W Berwyn Av, Chicago, IL 60656.
> Contact: Patti Chang (773) 307-6440 pattischang at gmail.com
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> <applewebdata://DBBED15F-8257-45DD-8CE3-E5A6A8BDC4FD>**2 From Lawrence Carter-Long, National Council on Disability
> Posted: March 22, 2016
> Link: http://go.usa.gov/c7S5F <http://go.usa.gov/c7S5F>
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> The National Council on Disability—an independent federal agency—applauds the declaration by the U.S. AbilityOne Commission “for all qualified nonprofit agencies participating in the AbilityOne Program to commit to, and begin (if not maintain), paying at least the Federal minimum wage, or state minimum wage if higher, to all employees who are blind or have significant disabilities working on AbilityOne contracts.”
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> AbilityOne is the largest source of employment for people who are blind or have significant disabilities in the United States. More than 550 nonprofit organizations employ disabled workers and provide services to the Federal Government as administered by the AbilityOne Commission, with assistance from National Industries for the Blind, and SourceAmerica. The move comes after a grand jury investigation into AbilityOne was started earlier this year after a series of CNN investigative reports exposed allegations of corruption at the Commission.
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> The declaration issued by AbilityOne on March 18, reflects advances first proposed by NCD in its 2012 landmark report, “Subminimum Wage and Supported Employment,” which called for change to antiquated labor policies of the 1930s that presumed people with disabilities were incapable of gainful employment at a competitive wage – a flawed presumption that has come under increasing and appropriate scrutiny in recent years. Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act allows employers certified by the United States Department of Labor to compensate workers with disabilities at a rate below minimum wage.
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> “With programs like AbilityOne, the U.S. government has an opportunity to lead the way as a model employer of workers with disabilities, both directly and through socioeconomic initiatives in procurement,” said Clyde Terry, NCD Chair. “The commitment to model best practices and to innovate pioneering strategies that lead to compensation at prevailing wages expressed by AbilityOne affirms that integrated, supported, and competitive employment is rapidly becoming the new normal for disabled workers. NCD applauds their call to action, welcomes the progress the declaration represents and looks forward to its swift and meaningful implementation."
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> As a result of the declaration issued by AbilityOne, NCD reaffirms the following policy recommendations made at the publication of our 2012 report, specifically:
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> 1.) The Department of Labor should undertake rulemaking to require all participants of 14(c) certificate programs to provide twice annually to all workers the opportunities to transition from a 14(c) setting to a supported employment situation in an integrated worksite with competitive wages. Such notice should also include information about benefit work incentive counseling and peer support.
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> 2.) The Department of Justice should exercise its monitoring and enforcement authority to assure that all people with disabilities are transferred to an integrated employment setting and that such person receive a competitive wage.
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> To read NCD’s 2012 Report on Subminimum Wage and Supported Employment, go to:
> http://www.ncd.gov/publications/2012/August232012
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> About the National Council on Disability (NCD): First established as an advisory Council within the Department of Education in 1978, NCD became an independent federal agency in 1984. In 1986, NCD recommended enactment of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and drafted the first version of the bill which was introduced in the House and Senate in 1988. Since enactment of the ADA in 1990, NCD has continued to play a leading role in crafting disability policy, and advising the President, Congress and other federal agencies on disability policies, programs, and practices.
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> <applewebdata://DBBED15F-8257-45DD-8CE3-E5A6A8BDC4FD>**3 Shared by Joe Urbanek, SC – from AppleVis
> Note the list is very long, but a lot of useful commands for Siri on the iPhone this is the link to the full list: http://www.applevis.com/guides/ios/ios-7-siri-command-list <http://www.applevis.com/guides/ios/ios-7-siri-command-list>
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> iOS Siri and Dictation Command List
> Submitted by AnonyMouse on 18 September, 2013 - 14:03 and last modified on 18 March, 2016 - 17:01
> Member of the AppleVis Editorial Team
> Updated: iOS 9
> Listed below are some common commands which can be used with Siri in iOS 9.
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> Accessibility
> •"Show Accessibility Settings"
> •"Turn on Voice Over"
> •"Turn on Invert Colors"
> •“Turn on Guided Access”
> •"Turn on Assistive Touch"
> •"Show me the Accessibility Settings"
> •"Open VoiceOver settings"
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> Phone
> •"Call Randy"
> •"Call my wife on her iPhone"
> •"Call home"
> •"Call my Mom at work”
> •"Call 816 555 1212"
> •"Redial last number"
> •"Return missed call"
> •"Call back my last missed call"
> •"Siri, should I call David?"
> •"Get my call history"
> •"Call 911"
> •"Call the Fire Department"
> •"Check my voice mail"
> •"Do I have new voice mail?"
> •"Play my last voice mail"
> •"Play the last voicemail from Scott"
> •"Play voice mail from Julie"
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> FaceTime
> •"FaceTime Angela"
> •"FaceTime audio Angela"
> •"FaceTime video Angela"
> •"Make a FaceTime call to Angela"
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> Contacts
> •"When is my wife’s birthday?"
> •"What’s Henry's address?"
> •"What is my father’s phone number?"
> •"Who is Jack Stevens?"
> •"Show Allison's home email address"
> •"Show Emily Jackson"
> •"Find people named Smith"
> •"Learn how to pronounce my name"
> •"Learn how to pronounce my mom's name"
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> Relationships
> •"Call me Thomas"
> •"My wife is Angela Smith"
> •"My brother is Michael Smith"
> •"Carol Smith is my mom"
> •"My boss' name is David Connery"
> •"My dad is Scott Smith"
> •"Zach Smith is my son"
> •"John Smith is my uncle"
> •"Randy Dalton Smith is my brother-in-law"
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> Messages
> •"Send a message to Michael"
> •"Send a message to Michael saying I'' be home in about 20 minutes”
> •"Send a message to Karen on her mobile saying That sounds great. I'll see you soon"
> •"Text my mom and dad saying Let’s have dinner tomorrow evening"
> •"Text Sharon and Becky saying Where are you?"
> •"Send a message to 816 555 1212"
> •"Read my new messages"
> •"Read it again"
> •"Reply See you tomorrow"
> •"Reply Be there in 15 minutes"
> •"Tell her I'll be there in 15 minutes"
> •"Call her on her iPhone"
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> Mail
> •"New email to Jenniffer Palmer"
> •"Email Jeff and Mary and say I'll meet you at Magic Kingdom tomorrow"
> •"Email mom about the trip"
> •"Mail Scott about the baseball tickets"
> •"Check email"
> •"Read my last email"
> •"Do I have any new messages?"
> •"Any new email from my boss today?"
> •"Show the email from Kevin yesterday"
> •"Show new mail about the soccer game"
> •"Reply Hey Jessica, let’s go to the movie tonight!"
> •"Call him at work"
> •"Respond to her eMail"
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> Calendar
> •"Schedule a meeting with Mark tomorrow at 4PM"
> •"Schedule a conference call with Jamie today at 2PM"
> •"Schedule a meeting about the new staff at 10AM"
> •"schedule meeting about vacation at 1PM tomorrow in the conference room"
> •"Set up a meeting at 9AM"
> •"Set up a meeting with Lisa at 10AM"
> •"New appointment with Matthew Friday at noon"
> •"Meet with David at 7"
> •"Reschedule 3PM meeting to 7PM"
> •"Reschedule my 11AM meeting today"
> •"Reschedule my appointment with Dr. Cleveland to next Tuesday at 10am"
> •"Move my 3pm meeting to 5:30PM"
> •"Add Thomas to 2:30 meeting"
> •"Add Michael to meeting with Scott"
> •"Cancel the new vacation meeting"
> •"What’s on my calendar today?”
> •"What’s on my calendar tomorrow?”
> •"What’s on my calendar for Thursday?"
> •"When is my next meeting"
> •"Where is my next meeting?"
> •"When is my next appointment?"
> •"When am I meeting with Larry?"
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> Reminders
> •"Remind me about this"
> •"Remind me about this in an hour"
> •"Remind me about this when I get home"
> •"Remind me about this when I get to the car"
> •"Remind me about this email Friday at noon"
> •"Remind me about this place when I get in the car"
> •"Remind me to check the dog"
> •"Remember to stop by the store"
> •"Remind me to call mom at 8PM"
> •"Remind me to turn on the crockpot at 8am tomorrow"
> •"Remind me to leave work at 3PM"
> •"Remind me to water the grass when I get home"
> •"Remind me to stop by the grocery store when I leave work"
> •"Remember to pick up girl scount cookies next Wednesday"
> •"Remind me to call Angela when I leave"
> •"Remind me to call Coby when I get to work"
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> Notes
> •"Create note: Garage keypad code is 3970"
> •"Note that I spent $15 on lunch"
> •"Create grocery list note
> •"Find my grocery list note"
> •"Add eggs to my grocery list note"
> •"Show my note from June 25th"
> •"Read my grocery list note"
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> Notifications
> •"Read my notifications"
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> Find my Friends
> •"Where is my wife?"
> •"Is my wife at home?"
> •"Where is Julie?"
> •"Where are all my friends?"
> •"Who is near me?"
> •"Let my husband know when I leave work"
> •"Let me know when my son gets home"
> •"Who is here?"
> •"Is my daughter at home?"
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> Social Media (Facebook and Twitter)
> •"Post on Facebook On my way to the Magic Kingdom"
> •"Write on my wall Having a great time in Florida"
> •"Tweet I love AppleVis hashtag AppleVis"
> •"Tweet visit AppleVis.com"
> •"Post to Twitter AppleVis is awesome!"
> •"Tweet my location Having fun in Orlando!"
> •"Search Twitter for best VoiceOver tips"
> •"What’s trending on Twitter"
> •"Show me my tweets"
> •"What are people saying about Apple"
>
> Clock
> •"What time is it?"
> •"What day is it?"
> •"What is today’s date?"
> •"What time is it in London?"
> •"What time is it in Italy?"
> •"What’s the date this Thursday?"
> •"When is Easter?"
> •"Set an alarm for 5AM"
> •"Wake me up tomorrow at 7AM"
> •"Wake me up on weekdays at 6AM"
> •"Wake me up on weekends at 9AM"
> •"Wake me up in 2 hours"
> •"Change my 8AM alarm to 6AM"
> •"Show all alarms"
> •"Turn off my 6AM alarm"
> •"Delete my 6AM alarm"
> •"Turn off all alarms"
> •"Set the timer for 20 minutes"
> •"Show the timer"
> •"Pause the timer
> •"Reset the timer"
> •"Resume the timer"
> •"Stop the timer"
> •"Change timer"
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> Maps
> •"Where am I?"
> •"How do I get home?"
> •"Directions to home"
> •"Directions to my mom’s home"
> •"Take me to my wife"
> •"Show my current location"
> •"Show me Union Station"
> •"Give me public transit directions to the Union Station"
> •"Show me directions from Kansas City Missouri to Chicago Illinois"
> •"Give me walking directions to Emily"
> •"What's my next turn?"
> •"Are we there yet?"
> •"What’s my ETA?"
>
> <applewebdata://DBBED15F-8257-45DD-8CE3-E5A6A8BDC4FD>**4 Shared by John Gordon, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Blind Services, IL
> Paths to Technology Announcement
> Perkins School for the Blind is proud to announce the development of Paths to Technology http://www.perkinselearning.org/technology <http://www.perkinselearning.org/technology> , a website to assist educators and families in learning and staying current on ever-changing technology for students with visual impairments and blindness.
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> Is your classroom “Going Google”? How can students with low vision view the whiteboard on his/her device? How do you introduce a preschool student to an iPad and a refreshable braille display? Should you update to iOS 9.2? What is the JAWS command for ____? What apps can be used for O&M purposes? How do you create accessible digital materials? Find the answers to these questions and more on Paths to Technology!
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> Paths to Technology is a place for TVIs and COMS to share information including teacher hints, activities, resources, favorite accessible apps, instructional videos and so much more. This new Community of Practice is a place where educators can unite to resolve accessibility issues as our classrooms are transitioning to digital learning environments. We envision a space where teachers, parents and students can come together as a strong voice to advocate for accessible educational materials to enable students to succeed not only in K-12 classrooms, but also in higher education and in the workforce.
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> "Paths to Technology is just what I need! Finally there is a resource that deals specifically with this unique, rapidly changing subject matter. In this day of technological advancements, it has become impossible for one person to keep up with it all, and P2T provides a network for students, parents, teachers and specialists to contribute and share information." – Belinda Rudinger, VI Assistive Technology Consultant, Region 10 ESC.
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> “The wealth of information compiled on this site coupled with the student section and blogs makes Paths to Technology a must go-to resource for anyone associated with visual impairment.” – Dr. Penny Rosenblum, University of Arizona.
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> Paths to Technology has something for everyone – including students! Encourage your student to check out the Paths to Technology Student Page and to get involved.
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> “The ability to write a blog for the blind community gives me an opportunity to share my knowledge of technology as well as encourage others to explore tech in a way that they can self accommodate themselves through their high school/college careers.” – Elijah, student blogger.
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> “I love the student section! It's important for kids to be their own advocates and in charge of their own accessibility. P2T is the perfect forum for kids to show off how independent they can be in the classroom, all thanks to creative tech use.” – Yue-Ting Siu, TVI, PhD.
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> Paths to Technology has posts specifically for Orientation and Mobility! Go to Technology Search then select O&M. http://http/www.perkinselearning.org/technology/search/results?f%5b0%5d=field_ptt_subjects%253Aname%3AO%26M <http://http/www.perkinselearning.org/technology/search/results?f%5b0%5d=field_ptt_subjects%253Aname%3AO%26M> Please share YOUR O&M favorite app, hint or activity!
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> Come join the Paths to Technology community! Register here http://www.perkinselearning.org/user/register?destination=technology <http://www.perkinselearning.org/user/register?destination=technology> , then jump in on the discussions, share your ideas, ask a question, write a post and be a part of this exciting community.
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> <applewebdata://DBBED15F-8257-45DD-8CE3-E5A6A8BDC4FD>**5 Shared by Second Sense - Sleep Disorders and Vision Loss:
> Sometimes when individuals with vision loss have no clear demarcation between day and night, they experience difficulty sleeping. This disorder, called Non-24 Hour, can affect individuals who are totally blind without their even knowing it. On Thursday, April 28 from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm, Second Sense welcomes two experts in the field. Dr. Melissa Olivadoti, medical science liaison for Vanda Pharmaceuticals, is an expert in neuroscience and circadian rhythms and Randy Meyer, Non-24 Hour ambassador and mayor of Sheboygan Falls, WI, has lived with Non-24 Hour and has it under control. This educational presentation helps you better understand the human sleep cycle, circadian rhythms and the effects of Non-24 Hour. Tips, resources and support services will also be shared. To join us for this informative presentation, call our front desk or email Polly Abbott. polly.abbott at second-sense.org <mailto:polly.abbott at second-sense.org>
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> For more information about any of the articles or to register for any of the programs at Second Sense, please call us at 312-236-8569.
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> Second Sense has many offerings, here is a link to the full newsletter: http://www.second-sense.org/programs/making-sense-newsletter/ <http://www.second-sense.org/programs/making-sense-newsletter/>
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> <applewebdata://DBBED15F-8257-45DD-8CE3-E5A6A8BDC4FD>**6 From Hadley Institute for the Bind
> Seminars at Hadley Presents: Elements of Good Health
> Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2016
> Time: 2:00 PM CDT; 20:00 GMT
> Fitness has always been a concern for both mental and physical health regardless of age, gender or level of vision. Would you like to learn more about selecting an appropriate workout, incorporating more movement into your daily life and how apps can assist in managing a healthy lifestyle?
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> Join Seminars at Hadley as Mel Scott, founder of BlindAlive, and his associate, Lisa Sallinger, offer their vast knowledge and experience in this subject. Larry Muffett, a member of Hadley’s Seminars team, will moderate this 60-minute seminar. A question and answer session will be included as part of the seminar.
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> This seminar is an audio-only seminar. Space in this seminar is limited. Please only register if you are available to attend so that others are not closed out. Register Now for Elements of Good Health on April 6. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=16457095&msgid=803804&act=3JPY&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hadley.edu%2FSeminarDetails.asp%3Fsid%3D313>
> <applewebdata://DBBED15F-8257-45DD-8CE3-E5A6A8BDC4FD>
> Spring into Braille Starts April 1!
> Read 100 or more braille pages to be entered into a prize drawing. The program runs April 1 – May 31 and is open to all students who read braille by touch or by sight. Five students will win a $50 gift certificate to National Braille Press. All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation. Register today at http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=16457095&msgid=803804&act=3JPY&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hadley.edu%2Fspringintobraille <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=16457095&msgid=803804&act=3JPY&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hadley.edu%2Fspringintobraille>
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> <applewebdata://DBBED15F-8257-45DD-8CE3-E5A6A8BDC4FD>**7 This week on Eyes on Success
> 1613 Blind Active Duty Police Officer - part 2 (Mar. 23, 2016)
> Last week hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talked with Marlon Parieaho about losing his vision while working as a policeman. We heard how he successfully navigated this transition and how it affected his relationship with his colleagues. This week we'll hear more about Marlon's thoughts on blindness and why being blind doesn't mean it is the end of the world.
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> <applewebdata://DBBED15F-8257-45DD-8CE3-E5A6A8BDC4FD>**8 Shared by Adam Slotkowski
> “I wanted to share this in hopes that several agencies that have an investment in training / guiding visually impaired clients towards careers that offer potential job opportunities for the blind would be interested in a survey about accessibility in the software industry. My hope was that your readers would be willing to forward the accessibility survey to blind software personnel that they know of or have trained. I was hoping that your readers would be the distribution means for getting the survey to blind software personnel. Bottom line is if potential job opportunities exist in the software industry and can we get the feedback of those blind employees working as software programmers /developers or engineers in order to guide / train future blind candidates?”
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> Questionnaire email project AST
> My name is Adam Slotkowski and I am a visually impaired student at the University of Illinois Springfield seeking a bachelor’s degree in computer science. As part of my course work, I am polling employed visually impaired software programmers / developers / engineers with the below questionnaire.
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> I would appreciate your time to reply to my email and fill out my questionnaire. All information will be kept confidential and the final course report will mask all respondents’ names. If you have any questions please contact me or my Professor at the U of IL Springfield, Professor Laura Bandy at phone 217 206 8526 or email at lbandy at uis.edu <mailto:lbandy at uis.edu> .
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> In advance I thank you for your consideration and time.
> Thank you – Adam Slotkowski
> Phone: 630 373 2740
> Email: aslotkowski at gmail.com <mailto:aslotkowski at gmail.com>
>
> Questionnaire Instructions:
> Some of the questions are multiple choice and some of the questions ask you to write your comments. For the multiple choice questions, please put an X in front of your selection or selections. For the questions asking for your comment please write a brief response to the question.
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> Question 1:
> How would you describe your visual impairment? (Select one with an X)
> __ High partial
> __ Low partial
> __ Light perception
> __ Total blindness
> __ Other
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> Question 2:
> What formal education have you completed? (Select one with an X)
> __ High School
> __ College two year degree
> __ College four year degree
> __ Post graduate studies
> __ Other
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> Question 3:
> What adaptive devices do you use with your job for your accessibility?
> (Select all that apply with an X)
> __ Screen magnification
> __ Closed circuit TV (CCTV)
> __ Screen reader
> __ Refreshable Braille display
> __ Other
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> Question 4:
> What are your job duties and functions? (Please comment)
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> Question 5:
> What operating systems are used in your job environment? (Please comment)
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> Question 6:
> How do you interface with the software you use in your job? (Select all that apply with an X)
> __ PC
> __ PC and terminal emulator software
> __ Smart phone
> __ Other
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> Question 7:
> What programming languages have you used or are using in your job?
> (Please comment)
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> Question 8:
> What editors do you use for programming? (Please comment)
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> Question 9:
> Have you used any integrated development environments (IDEs) tools in your job? If so which IDEs? (Please comment)
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> Question 10:
> How do you communicate and collaborate with your work colleagues?
> (Please comment)
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> Question 11:
> Is any graphical representation of code or data structures such as UML or flowcharts used in your work environment? If so how do you access the information in these graphical representations? (Please comment)
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> Question 12:
> What are some of the obstacles to accessibility in your work environment? (Please comment)
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> Question 13:
> What training have you received to augment your skills? (Select all that apply with an X)
> __ State rehabilitation training
> __ Private nonprofit organization training
> __ Employer sponsored training
> __ Self study
> __ Other
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> Question 14:
> What training did you receive which was essential to your job success?
> (Please comment)
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> Question 15:
> What further training would augment your job skills? (Please comment)
>
> Question 16:
> What tools (existing or not (would be helpful in your job? (Please comment)
>
> Question 17:
> What qualifications do you have which make you successful in your job?
> (Please comment)
>
> Question 18:
> As a prerequisite for a job in your field would you recommend that a
> visually impaired college student pursue a degree in computer science?
> (Select one with an X)
> __ Yes
> __ No
>
> Question 19:
> Do you feel from your work experience that the software industry is a
> viable career for people with visual impairments? (Select one with an
> X)
> __ Yes
> __ No
>
> Question 20:
> Do you feel that your visual impairment has limited your career
> advancement? (Select one with an X)
> __ Yes
> __ No
>
> Question 21:
> Have you been satisfied with your career? (Select one with an X)
> __ Yes
> __ No
>
> <applewebdata://DBBED15F-8257-45DD-8CE3-E5A6A8BDC4FD>**9 From Terry Smith, NABM –NFBEI
> ANNOUNCING NAMA TO PROVIDE KEY TRAINING AT BLAST
> The National Association of Blind Merchants (NABM) is proud to announce that the National Automated Merchandising Association (NAMA) will provide key training at the BLAST (Business Leadership and Superior Training) Conference. BLAST is the country’s premiere training for Randolph-Sheppard entrepreneurs. The conference is being held May 17-20, 2016, at the Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois.
>
> Mark your calendar and plan on attending and don’t leave early. Chip Potter, NAMA Vice President of Communications and Information Services, will be closing out the conference on Friday morning, May 20th, and will present “The NAMA Triple Play.” This is essentially 3 presentations in one and will include “The 2015 Industry Summary,” “Micro-Markets Today: Volumetrics and Perceptions,” and “Millenials: The Workforce of Tomorrow.”
>
> “We saved the best for last,” said NABM President Nicky Gacos. “These are three vitally important topics for our blind entrepreneurs.”
>
> NAMA’s contribution to the BLAST curriculum is further evidence of the strong working relationship that has evolved under Gacos’ leadership between NAMA and NABM. “NAMA is excited to participate in the 2016 BLAST Conference,” said Eric Dell, NAMA Vice President for Government Affairs. “We appreciate the positive working relationship with the National Association of Blind Merchants and look forward to continuing to work together to strengthen the refreshment services industry.” Mr. Dell will also be addressing the attendees on Thursday, May 19th.
>
> To register for BLAST, go to http://www.blindmerchants.org/ <http://www.blindmerchants.org/> and click on the BLAST icon on the menu bar. (Not Illinois Members – you will be registered through BEPB call the office for details.) Then click on the “Register On-Line” link. To book your hotel room, call 1-877-868-9134 before the room block is full and use NAB516 code to get the BLAST rate.
>
> See you in Chicago for the Windy City BLAST Celebrating 80 Years of Randolph-Sheppard
>
>
> Thank you,
> Kathy Ungaro
> ICBV, Business Manager
> (630)234-4444
>
> Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors
> 53 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 502
> Chicago, IL 60604
> (312)663-3007
>
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