[NFB-Arkansas] Braille labeling for DeafBlind person

[Kyle Kiper]

Hey Donna! Actually, you and Tanya were the first two people I thought of, knowing that you both spent full professional careers doing exactly this, helping people with disabilities to stabilize into employment. I will share this information with them. You might touch base with Gustavo. I think it’s a good idea, that the agency get involved at some level, because I don’t think they are representing this young lady. I think my general agency is, but not the blind agency. .She should have open cases with both. DSB is in a sad state. Since Lisa retired, I think they only have one Adult VR counselor covering the entire greater Little Rock unit. it will be fascinating to see how they spin that, at the board meeting next week. On a positive note, though, it’s exhilarating to see how much talent we have among our Federation members in Arkansas! Y’all are awesome! 



Kyle Ryan Kiper

> On Sep 1, 2023, at 02:44, Donna Walker <walkercutoff at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Kyle, like you, I’m glad so many people are willing to help. I would love to do so but I’m 45 miles out and it’s a little hard to get in to the rock on a regular basis. I do however have some clear adhesive plastic sheets that I use to make labels. You can cut them into whatever size you need and label them in a Brailler or with a slate. If that something that would help, Gustavo or the employer I would be glad to even mail them. A few of those to work with. Sometimes that’s a better way to label, depending on what you’re dealing with than the dymo labels. Seems to stick a little better also. Let me know if I can help. Donna Walker.   
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> On Aug 31, 2023, at 6:36 PM, Kyle Kiper via NFB-Arkansas <nfb-arkansas at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Update: I spoke with the supervisor today, and he said that Gustavo is loaning them a labeler, and later they will borrow one from ICAN at ARS whenever they need it. ICAN is purchasing one from Nano Pack, so other Arkansans will also be able to borrow it. Dr. Ford is providing some Orientation and Mobility routing, for the young lady. The Employer, who is a Deaf guy, hence his absolute goal to make sure that this employee gets every chance to succeed, said to thank y'all. He said that she is already taking to the job, and has impressed the staff. Now, somebody hog tie Gustavo and get him back into the Federation! HaHa! Thanks Y'all!
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> Kyle  
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFB-Arkansas <nfb-arkansas-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Tanya VanHouten via NFB-Arkansas
> Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2023 5:09 PM
> To: 'NFB of Arkansas Internet Mailing List' <nfb-arkansas at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Tanya VanHouten <vanharris62 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [NFB-Arkansas] Braille labeling for DeafBlind person
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> I have supplies and equipment, but the transportation would be a doozie for me. Let me know if you can't find anyone, and I'll try to find someone if necessary.
> Tanya
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFB-Arkansas <nfb-arkansas-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Kyle Kiper via NFB-Arkansas
> Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2023 2:01 PM
> To: nfb-arkansas at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Kyle Kiper <kylekipercrc at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NFB-Arkansas] Braille labeling for DeafBlind person
> 
> Hey there, Arkansas Federation family! Let’s see if one of us can help this lady out. I got a call today from an employer in Little Rock, who has hired a lady who is DeafBlind. They want to label some of the things at her work in braille, so they can help train her about her tasks at work. She has interpreters, but no braille labeling ability. We just managed to get her some mobility instruction set up, so this labeling thing may be the next thing that’s holding her back from doing her job. Anyone in Central Arkansas have this capability?  
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> Kyle Ryan Kiper
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