<html class="apple-mail-supports-explicit-dark-mode"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Hi Sidney. I think you should totally look into it. W We should probably all continue this conversation off List, though. VPN is a wonderful organization. They offer a ton of programs , webinars, and even one on one technology training. they also offer different classes and things like PowerPoint, outlook, word, and so on. i'll be interested to see what classes are being offered in the fall. but yeah, you should totally look into the assistive technology trainer position. Good luck and let us know what you decide. <br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Leslie Hamric<br>Cello and Braille Music Teacher</span><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Vice-President of National Federation of the Blind of Illinois At Large Chapter<br></span><div><div></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size: 22.666666px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><div></div></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Jul 27, 2026, at 9:19\u202fPM, Sidney Horn <sidneyh05@gmail.com> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<div>I honestly might look into this. I remember you talking about this Leslie and Mark I know you've told me about this as well. </div><div dir="auto">I'm in college but if it's done virtually which I believe it is I might consider doing stuff with BPN. </div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div><br clear="all"><br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature">Sidney</div></div></div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Sun, Jul 26, 2026 at 10:28\u202fAM Mark Peters via IL-Talk <<a href="mailto:il-talk@nfbnet.org">il-talk@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">Or if you have a guide dog, it is a great way to get a paw in the door as well! \U0001f60a<br>
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Mark R. Peters<br>
Assistive Technology Instructor<br>
Phone: 309-338-8102<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:mpetersats@outlook.com" target="_blank">mpetersats@outlook.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:mpetersats@outlook.com" target="_blank">mpetersats@outlook.com</a>><br>
Book a meeting with me! Assistive Technology Support-Meet with Mark<<a href="https://calendly.com/mpetersats/meet-with-mark" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://calendly.com/mpetersats/meet-with-mark</a>><br>
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From: Leslie Hamric <<a href="mailto:lhamric930@comcast.net" target="_blank">lhamric930@comcast.net</a>><br>
Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2026 10:19 AM<br>
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Cc: Mark Peters <<a href="mailto:mpetersats@outlook.com" target="_blank">mpetersats@outlook.com</a>>; <a href="mailto:il-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">il-talk@nfbnet.org</a><br>
Subject: Re: [IL-Talk] BPN-Volunteer Assistive Technology Training Specialist Position<br>
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I have been volunteering with VPN since last September and love Being one of their trainers. It's a great way to get your foot in the door.<br>
Leslie Hamric<br>
Cello and Braille Music Teacher<br>
Vice-President of National Federation of the Blind of Illinois At Large Chapter<br>
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On Jul 26, 2026, at 10:14\u202fAM, Mark Peters via IL-Talk <<a href="mailto:il-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">il-talk@nfbnet.org</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:il-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">il-talk@nfbnet.org</a>>> wrote:<br>
\ufeffGood morning, Illinois NFB Members!<br>
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Have you ever had the passion to be an Assistive Technology Trainer? Blind Professionals Network is looking for passionate, driven, and devoted individuals who what to teach Assistive Technology and enhance the lives of individuals who are blind or visually impaired! If you are interested in this position, please check out the job posting below at the following link. I have also provided the link so you can sign up as a member of BPN if you are not a member already. All services we offer are Free of charge to all members. Please feel free to reach out via email to me at Training@BlindProNet.org<mailto:<a href="mailto:Training@BlindProNet.org" target="_blank">Training@BlindProNet.org</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:Training@BlindProNet.org" target="_blank">Training@BlindProNet.org</a>%3cmailto:Training@BlindProNet.org>> or MPeters@BlindProNet.org<mailto:<a href="mailto:MPeters@BlindProNet.org" target="_blank">MPeters@BlindProNet.org</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:MPeters@BlindProNet.org" target="_blank">MPeters@BlindProNet.org</a>%3cmailto:MPeters@BlindProNet.org>> or phone to learn more about the Assistive Technology Training Specialist Position or if you want to learn more about the training programs we offer. I am here to help support you in what your goals are as far as Assistive Technology! \U0001f60a<br>
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BPN Membership Form: <a href="https://BlindProNet.org/join.html" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://BlindProNet.org/join.html</a><br>
Job Description: Volunteer AT Training Specialist Position Description<<a href="https://bpnworkplacesolutions.org/at-training-specialist" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bpnworkplacesolutions.org/at-training-specialist</a>><br>
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Have a wonderful Sunday NFB Family!<br>
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Best Regards,<br>
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Mark R. Peters<br>
Assistive Technology Instructor<br>
Phone: 309-338-8102<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:mpetersats@outlook.com" target="_blank">mpetersats@outlook.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:mpetersats@outlook.com" target="_blank">mpetersats@outlook.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:mpetersats@outlook.com" target="_blank">mpetersats@outlook.com</a>%<a href="mailto:3cmailto%3Ampetersats@outlook.com" target="_blank">3cmailto:mpetersats@outlook.com</a>>><br>
Book a meeting with me! Assistive Technology Support-Meet with Mark<<a href="https://calendly.com/mpetersats/meet-with-mark" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://calendly.com/mpetersats/meet-with-mark</a>><br>
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