From capitolmatters at aol.com Fri Jan 23 17:52:11 2015 From: capitolmatters at aol.com (capitolmatters at aol.com) Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 12:52:11 -0500 Subject: [Nfb-dc] DC Job Fair Next Week Message-ID: <8D2054C72D8C8F4-7F0-4216C@webmail-vm016.sysops.aol.com> The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) of the District of Columbia will host the 2nd Annual Career Fair on Monday, January 26, 2015 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Holiday Inn Capitol, 550 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20024 during the NFB 2015 Washington Seminar. Join us for the chance to meet employers, including Federal Agencies, who will be here to speak with you about job opportunities. For those interested in becoming entrepreneurs, we also have organizations who will provide information and resources. The link to the Washington Seminar follows: https://nfb.org/washington-seminar For more information, please contact Janice Forbes at janiceforbes2012 at gmail.com End of Message From Daniel.Ashman at dbvi.virginia.gov Sat Jan 24 10:02:40 2015 From: Daniel.Ashman at dbvi.virginia.gov (Ashman, Daniel (DBVI)) Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2015 04:02:40 -0600 Subject: [Nfb-dc] VRCBVI Seeking Blind Mentors for LIFE 2015 Message-ID: Seeking: Blind Mentors for 2015 LIFE Program Are you ready to be an agent of change with the blind and vision impaired youth of Virginia? The Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VRCBVI) is seeking three blind college students or young professionals to be mentors for our 2015 Learning Independence, Feeling Empowered (LIFE) Program. Mentors will work alongside our instructional staff in areas which may include but are not limited to: Braille, Cooking Skills, Access Technology, and College 101 as well as during after-hours confidence building activities. If you are enthusiastic about giving back to the next generation of blind and vision impaired youth and you want to have fun while working, then being a mentor in the 2015 LIFE Program is the place for you. It is highly encouraged for mentors to be available the weeks of June 14-July 12, 2015 for training and orientation to the VRCBVI. The 2015 LIFE Program will take place July 12-August 14, 2015 on the campus of VRCBVI in Richmond, Virginia. LIFE is a five week residential summer program for high school-aged blind and vision impaired youth who want to learn the skills of blindness, participate in a college preparation or career exploration program, develop a positive attitude about blindness, and have fun while getting to know their blind peers. Ideally mentoring candidates will possess: ? Excellent blindness skills specifically the ability to travel independently using a long white cane or dog guide ? Be available from June 14-August 14, 2015 ? Be able to work 40 hours a week which includes evenings and weekends ? Be able to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisor ? Possess maturity and patience, and the ability to work as part of a team ? Enjoy teaching and have an enthusiastic sense of adventure ? Ability to live in the dorm apartments on the VRCBVI campus ? Pass a background check Rate of pay: $9.00 an hour plus room and board To learn more contact 804-371-3339 or if interested submit the following to Daniel Ashman by mail, 401 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227 or by email to daniel.ashman at dbvi.virginia.gov: ? Cover Letter ? Resume ? Three professional references ? 500 word essay explaining why you would be the best candidate for the position and the role mentoring has played in your success All applications must be received by no later than March 31, 2015 Daniel J. Ashman Activities and Special Projects Coordinator Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind & Vision Impaired 401 Azalea Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23227 Phone: 804.371.3339 Email: daniel.ashman at dbvi.virginia.gov Twitter: @VRCBVI_Strong Facebook: VDBVI Worldwide Web: http://www.vrcbvi.org **CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE** This message (including any attachments) contains information that may be confidential. Unless you are the intended recipient (or authorized to receive for the intended recipient), you may not read, print, retain, use, copy, distribute, or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received the message in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail, and destroy all copies of the original message (including any attachments). -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lras at sprynet.com Sat Jan 24 17:57:48 2015 From: lras at sprynet.com (Lloyd Rasmussen) Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2015 12:57:48 -0500 Subject: [Nfb-dc] Fw: [Blindtlk] We Need Focus Group Participants at Washington Seminar Message-ID: <3C1C5962CA3143B2A64539CD18E5C5D9@lras10> -----Original Message----- From: Lewis, Anil via blindtlk Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 12:19 PM To: Lewis, Anil Subject: [Blindtlk] We Need Focus Group Participants at Washington Seminar Federationists: We need your assistance. Please contact me or Clara as soon as possible. The greatest asset the National Federation of the Blind possesses is our membership. In an effort to continue to ensure that our voices are heard in the evaluation and development of accessible biotechnology tools and strategies, we are recruiting participants for a focus group on health, mobility, and navigation on Monday, January 26 from 8:30 to 12:30 at the Holiday Inn Capitol. This is the morning of the Great Gathering In of our Washington Seminar. There is only room for 20 participants, so interested individuals should contact Clara Van Gerven at (410)659 9314 x2410 or at cvangerven at nfb.org, as soon as possible. Whether or not you are able to participate, you are encouraged to take the time to complete, and share, the survey referenced below. The Therapeutic Research Foundation (TRF) has enlisted the assistance of the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the only research and training institute developed and directed by blind people, to create a survey on health, mobility, and navigation. TRF is inviting blind and low-vision participants to take the survey to help them create the next generation of navigational tools. The data gathered will be used specifically to do research and development, so please consider taking the time to complete the questionnaire and help them build a device that will serve your needs. Depending on your responses, the survey will take 5-15 minutes, and your impact will shape the future of the project. The link to the survey is https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XNZKWL8. Best, Clara Clara Van Gerven Access Technology Content Specialist National Federation of the Blind 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, MD 21230 410-659-9314 x-2410 cvangerven at nfb.org The Access Technology Blog Mr. Anil Lewis, M.P.A. Executive Director National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, Maryland 21230 (410) 659-9314 ext. 2374 (Voice) (410) 659-5129 (FAX) Email: alewis at nfb.org Web: www.nfb.org Twitter: @AnilLife The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. To make a donation to the National Federation of the Blind Imagination Fund campaign, please visit www.nfb.org/ImaginingOurFuture. _______________________________________________ From capitol.matters at gmail.com Tue Jan 27 14:06:29 2015 From: capitol.matters at gmail.com (NFB-DC Affiliate) Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 09:06:29 -0500 Subject: [Nfb-dc] 10 Things You Want to Know about Federal Government Employment Message-ID: Disability.gov has released their latest newsletter Disability Connection titled ?10 Things You Want to Know about Federal Government Employment?. Disability.gov serves as a resource to individuals with disabilities, their families and organizations that provide information regarding disability benefits, employment, health care as well as a variety of other topics. The article includes several suggestions on best practices when applying for jobs, places to look for federal employment and resources to assist with job accommodations. Along with other resources, CAP is mentioned as a resource to provide assistive technology to federal employees. Check out this newsletter for helpful hints and resources to aid in your job search and performance. For more information, please visit www.disability.gov. ________________________________________ From zmason.northwindsfarm at gmail.com Tue Jan 27 19:18:47 2015 From: zmason.northwindsfarm at gmail.com (Zach Mason) Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 14:18:47 -0500 Subject: [Nfb-dc] Commuting Considerations Message-ID: <009401d03a66$1415e9c0$3c41bd40$@gmail.com> Hello: This summer I will be interning in Arlington. Much of my work will be at the office, but occasionally I will be required to commute to Capitol Hill to report on hearings. In my search for an apartment, I wondered if I could get some insider suggestions and/or tips. Sincerely, Zachary Mason Assistant Shepherd and Young Stock Manager Northwinds Farm (603) 922-8377 Work (603) 991-6747 Cell zmason at northwindsfarm@gmail.com 806 U.S. Route 3 North Stratford, NH 03590 From alexandera.castillo at gmail.com Tue Jan 27 19:59:30 2015 From: alexandera.castillo at gmail.com (Alexander Castillo) Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 14:59:30 -0500 Subject: [Nfb-dc] Commuting Considerations In-Reply-To: <009401d03a66$1415e9c0$3c41bd40$@gmail.com> References: <009401d03a66$1415e9c0$3c41bd40$@gmail.com> Message-ID: Hi Zach, the best place to look is craigslist, under rooms/shared. I will send you more info later on. I am also looking to move so let me know what your max rent is, and where you would prefer to live, and I will send you info as I look as well. Alex On 1/27/15, Zach Mason via Nfb-dc wrote: > Hello: > > This summer I will be interning in Arlington. Much of my work will be at the > office, but occasionally I will be required to commute to Capitol Hill to > report on hearings. In my search for an apartment, I wondered if I could get > some insider suggestions and/or tips. > > > Sincerely, > > > > > Zachary Mason > Assistant Shepherd and Young Stock Manager > Northwinds Farm > (603) 922-8377 Work > (603) 991-6747 Cell > zmason at northwindsfarm@gmail.com > > 806 U.S. Route 3 > North Stratford, NH 03590 > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Nfb-dc mailing list > Nfb-dc at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-dc_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > Nfb-dc: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-dc_nfbnet.org/alexandera.castillo%40gmail.com >