[Nfbc-info] NFBC-Info Digest, Vol 134, Issue 17
Cricket Bidleman
cricketbidleman at gmail.com
Sat Jul 30 14:43:58 UTC 2016
This is on the wrong thread. The server would have probably been
disabled since that form was intended to only be tested by the board.
I tried out the form yesterday, and it's perfectly fine.
On 7/30/16, Jordan Mirander via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> No marry the Washington seminar form is not ready. When I clicked on it it
> said Safari cannot open the page because the server stopped responding.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
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>> 1. Washington Seminar form test (Mary Willows)
>> 2. Re: Washington Seminar form test (Jim Barbour)
>> 3. Re: Washington Seminar form test (Cricket Bidleman)
>> 4. Re: Washington Seminar form test (robert stigile)
>> 5. Re: Washington Seminar form test (Mary Willows)
>> 6. Disregard Washington Seminar form test (Mary Willows)
>> 7. {Spam?} FYI FW: [NFBT] Settlement Agreement with DOJ
>> (Michael Hingson)
>> 8. {Spam?} FYI FW: [NFBT] job opening at the Lighthouse in Fort
>> Worth (Michael Hingson)
>>
>>
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 1
>> Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:11:17 -0700
>> From: "Mary Willows" <mwillows at sbcglobal.net>
>> To: "'NFB of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Washington Seminar form test
>> Message-ID: <000c01d1e9bc$39900bc0$acb02340$@sbcglobal.net>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>
>> Dear Board Members,
>>
>> I believe the 2017 Washington Seminar form is ready please test, we will
>> discuss it on Sunday.
>>
>>
>>
>> http://ulwxastpyh.formstack.com/forms/washington_seminar
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> National Federation of the Blind of California (NFBC)
>>
>> 3934 Kern Court
>>
>> Pleasanton, CA 94588
>>
>> 925-462-8575
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Mary Willows, President NFBC
>>
>> <mailto:mwillows at sbcglobal.net> mwillows at sbcglobal.net
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 2
>> Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:19:04 -0700
>> From: Jim Barbour <jbar at barcore.com>
>> To: Mary Willows via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Washington Seminar form test
>> Message-ID: <20160729171904.GN4119 at barcore.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>>
>> Mary,
>>
>> This went to the nfb of california discussion list.
>>
>> If we don't want people to use it, we will need to turn it off or rename
>> it.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>>> On Fri, Jul 29, 2016 at 10:11:17AM -0700, Mary Willows via NFBC-Info
>>> wrote:
>>> Dear Board Members,
>>>
>>> I believe the 2017 Washington Seminar form is ready please test, we will
>>> discuss it on Sunday.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> http://ulwxastpyh.formstack.com/forms/washington_seminar
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> National Federation of the Blind of California (NFBC)
>>>
>>> 3934 Kern Court
>>>
>>> Pleasanton, CA 94588
>>>
>>> 925-462-8575
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thank you,
>>>
>>> Mary Willows, President NFBC
>>>
>>> <mailto:mwillows at sbcglobal.net> mwillows at sbcglobal.net
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 3
>> Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 11:00:54 -0700
>> From: Cricket Bidleman <cricketbidleman at gmail.com>
>> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Washington Seminar form test
>> Message-ID:
>> <CABP7S8PQexumJkdQ63b8CHSRYrXmPkhJxart1TF+i8W3QXKG-g at mail.gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>>
>> Hi Ms. Willows,
>>
>> I don't think that was intended for the entire group... But if it
>> means anything, I checked out the form and it looks great. Excited for
>> the possibility of attending my first Washington Seminar! Thanks! hope
>> this helps...
>>
>> Best,
>> Cricket X. Bidleman
>>
>>> On 7/29/16, Jim Barbour via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Mary,
>>>
>>> This went to the nfb of california discussion list.
>>>
>>> If we don't want people to use it, we will need to turn it off or rename
>>> it.
>>>
>>> Jim
>>>
>>>> On Fri, Jul 29, 2016 at 10:11:17AM -0700, Mary Willows via NFBC-Info
>>>> wrote:
>>>> Dear Board Members,
>>>>
>>>> I believe the 2017 Washington Seminar form is ready please test, we
>>>> will
>>>> discuss it on Sunday.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> http://ulwxastpyh.formstack.com/forms/washington_seminar
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 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.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> National Federation of the Blind of California (NFBC)
>>>>
>>>> 3934 Kern Court
>>>>
>>>> Pleasanton, CA 94588
>>>>
>>>> 925-462-8575
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thank you,
>>>>
>>>> Mary Willows, President NFBC
>>>>
>>>> <mailto:mwillows at sbcglobal.net> mwillows at sbcglobal.net
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 4
>> Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 12:09:37 -0700
>> From: robert stigile <rstigile at gmail.com>
>> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Washington Seminar form test
>> Message-ID: <3985CD74-2158-464A-B517-BF471CD8212B at gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>>
>> Jim,
>> I saw this earlier and mentioned it to Mary.
>> We will just let it go and who ever fills it out will be our testers.
>> Thanks
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Jul 29, 2016, at 10:19 AM, Jim Barbour via NFBC-Info
>>> <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Mary,
>>>
>>> This went to the nfb of california discussion list.
>>>
>>> If we don't want people to use it, we will need to turn it off or rename
>>> it.
>>>
>>> Jim
>>>
>>>> On Fri, Jul 29, 2016 at 10:11:17AM -0700, Mary Willows via NFBC-Info
>>>> wrote:
>>>> Dear Board Members,
>>>>
>>>> I believe the 2017 Washington Seminar form is ready please test, we
>>>> will
>>>> discuss it on Sunday.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> http://ulwxastpyh.formstack.com/forms/washington_seminar
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 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.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> National Federation of the Blind of California (NFBC)
>>>>
>>>> 3934 Kern Court
>>>>
>>>> Pleasanton, CA 94588
>>>>
>>>> 925-462-8575
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thank you,
>>>>
>>>> Mary Willows, President NFBC
>>>>
>>>> <mailto:mwillows at sbcglobal.net> mwillows at sbcglobal.net
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 5
>> Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 12:18:36 -0700
>> From: "Mary Willows" <mwillows at sbcglobal.net>
>> To: "'NFB of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Washington Seminar form test
>> Message-ID: <000001d1e9ce$02f85920$08e90b60$@sbcglobal.net>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>
>> You are right. I have a new Reader who didn't notice the address was
>> wrong
>> but since it has gone out to the world, I am glad you are the first
>> applicant.
>>
>> MW
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> National Federation of the Blind of California (NFBC)
>> 3934 Kern Court
>> Pleasanton, CA 94588
>> 925-462-8575
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Mary Willows, President NFBC
>> mwillows at sbcglobal.net
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Cricket
>> Bidleman via NFBC-Info
>> Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 11:01 AM
>> To: NFB of California List
>> Cc: Cricket Bidleman
>> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Washington Seminar form test
>>
>> Hi Ms. Willows,
>>
>> I don't think that was intended for the entire group... But if it means
>> anything, I checked out the form and it looks great. Excited for the
>> possibility of attending my first Washington Seminar! Thanks! hope this
>> helps...
>>
>> Best,
>> Cricket X. Bidleman
>>
>>> On 7/29/16, Jim Barbour via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Mary,
>>>
>>> This went to the nfb of california discussion list.
>>>
>>> If we don't want people to use it, we will need to turn it off or
>>> rename it.
>>>
>>> Jim
>>>
>>> On Fri, Jul 29, 2016 at 10:11:17AM -0700, Mary Willows via NFBC-Info
>> wrote:
>>>> Dear Board Members,
>>>>
>>>> I believe the 2017 Washington Seminar form is ready please test, we
>>>> will discuss it on Sunday.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> http://ulwxastpyh.formstack.com/forms/washington_seminar
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 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.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> National Federation of the Blind of California (NFBC)
>>>>
>>>> 3934 Kern Court
>>>>
>>>> Pleasanton, CA 94588
>>>>
>>>> 925-462-8575
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thank you,
>>>>
>>>> Mary Willows, President NFBC
>>>>
>>>> <mailto:mwillows at sbcglobal.net> mwillows at sbcglobal.net
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 6
>> Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 12:30:34 -0700
>> From: "Mary Willows" <mwillows at sbcglobal.net>
>> To: "'NFB of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Disregard Washington Seminar form test
>> Message-ID: <000701d1e9cf$ae7880d0$0b698270$@sbcglobal.net>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>
>> Hello All:
>>
>> Sorry about this but the Washington Seminar test form was not ready to go
>> out to all just yet. I will have the url turned off until we get it
>> right.
>> I will let you know when you can try again.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks for your understanding.
>>
>> --Mary Willows
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> National Federation of the Blind of California (NFBC)
>>
>> 3934 Kern Court
>>
>> Pleasanton, CA 94588
>>
>> 925-462-8575
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Mary Willows, President NFBC
>>
>> <mailto:mwillows at sbcglobal.net> mwillows at sbcglobal.net
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 7
>> Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 13:14:11 -0700
>> From: "Michael Hingson" <mike at michaelhingson.com>
>> To: "'NFB of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: [Nfbc-info] {Spam?} FYI FW: [NFBT] Settlement Agreement with
>> DOJ
>> Message-ID: <000601d1e9d5$c57f5fa0$507e1ee0$@michaelhingson.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>>
>> As Tony says below this is an interesting read and quite educational. I
>> urge everyone to read the attachment if for no other reason than to learn
>> more about how ADA settlements work and read.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Best Regards,
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Michael Hingson
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> From: Tony Jones [mailto:tony.jones3639 at gmail.com]
>> Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2016 10:16 AM
>> To: member at nfbtx.org
>> Subject: [NFBT] Settlement Agreement with DOJ
>>
>>
>>
>> Fellow Federationists,
>>
>>
>>
>> Attached is a settlement agreement with the DOJ dealing with accessibility
>> issues for type I diabetics who are children. An interesting read.
>>
>>
>>
>> Respectfully,
>>
>>
>>
>> Tony Jones
>>
>> --
>> National Federation of the Blind of Texas
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>> Message: 8
>> Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 13:15:56 -0700
>> From: "Michael Hingson" <mike at michaelhingson.com>
>> To: "'NFB of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: [Nfbc-info] {Spam?} FYI FW: [NFBT] job opening at the
>> Lighthouse in Fort Worth
>> Message-ID: <000c01d1e9d6$03af5370$0b0dfa50$@michaelhingson.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
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>>
>>
>>
>>
>> From: Elizabeth Campbell [mailto:batescampbell at gmail.com]
>> Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2016 5:36 AM
>> To: member at nfbtx.org; 'Jobs for the Blind' <jobs at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: [NFBT] job opening at the Lighthouse in Fort Worth
>>
>>
>>
>> Hello everyone,
>>
>>
>>
>> I?ve been asked to share this announcement for an o&m instructor opening
>> at the Lighthouse for the Blind in Fort Worth.
>>
>>
>>
>> Please contact Leslie Hall for more information at 817-332-3341.
>>
>>
>>
>> Also, here is the announcement from the Lighthouse.
>>
>>
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>>
>>
>> Liz Campbell
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND OF FORT WORTH
>>
>>
>> 912 W. Broadway
>>
>> Fort Worth, TX 76104
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> POSITION TITLE:
>> Orientation and Mobility Specialist
>>
>>
>>
>> REPORTS TO: Head of
>> Rehabilitation Services
>>
>>
>>
>> SUBORDINATES: 0
>>
>>
>>
>> POSITION REQUIREMENTS
>>
>>
>>
>> Basic Function:
>>
>>
>>
>> The Orientation and Mobility Specialist is responsible for the
>> organization, planning and instruction of orientation and mobility for
>> persons with vision loss to assist with increasing independence, safety
>> and achieving personal goals.
>>
>>
>>
>> Principal Roles and Responsibilities
>>
>>
>>
>> * Provide skilled assessment to determine individual orientation and
>> mobility needs.
>> * Develop a program of instruction to address immediate/long term needs
>> and goals of a person with vision loss experiencing challenges with safe
>> and independent travel.
>> * Empower persons with vision loss with the development of skills and
>> knowledge to enable them to travel safely, independently and confidently
>> to the highest degree possible in familiar and unfamiliar environments.
>> * Provide consultation, guidance, direction and support to family,
>> friends and others in the community as needed regarding accommodating a
>> person with vision loss.
>> * Observe and maintain appropriate records for documentation.
>> * Compile a monthly report reflecting people served, progress and
>> services provided.
>> * Participate in continuing professional education and development
>> activities such as reading literature, attending conferences and colleague
>> collaboration.
>> * Represent the Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth and the
>> interests of the blind community in local community events, boards,
>> committees, coalitions and peer support groups in a positive and
>> supportive manner.
>> * Foster and maintain a network of positive working professional
>> relationships.
>> * Attend work on a predictable schedule and perform other duties as
>> assigned.
>>
>>
>>
>> Knowledge
>>
>>
>>
>> * Standard instructional methods, strategies and assessment
>> techniques.
>> * Mobility aids including rigid, folding and adapted canes, electronic
>> travel aids, human and dog guides, optical and non-optical devices.
>> * Orientation techniques used by persons with vision impairment
>> including cues, landmarks, search patterns, soliciting/declining
>> assistance, analysis of intersections and traffic patterns.
>> * Proximal geography, guide dog schools, local modes of public
>> transportation, agencies and other organizations that serve persons with
>> vision loss.
>> * Philosophy of orientation and mobility including ethics,
>> certification standards, empowerment and advocacy issues.
>>
>>
>>
>> Skill
>>
>>
>>
>> * Maintain effective working relationships with persons with vision
>> loss, service providers, state agency personnel, advocacy groups and
>> others.
>> * Communicate effectively with courtesy, tact, diplomacy and discretion
>> to individuals that may be difficult and/or exhibit a dynamic range of
>> emotions.
>> * Prepare monthly written descriptive narrative reports for billing
>> using industry appropriate terminology with proper grammar and
>> punctuation.
>> * Coordinate approaches to service delivery for persons with vision
>> loss.
>> * Use personal computer and familiarity with Windows, Microsoft Office
>> Suite, and Case Management software or website portal.
>>
>>
>>
>> Ability
>>
>>
>>
>> * Adapt teaching methods and tools to address individual needs and
>> abilities.
>> * Demonstrate standards of ethical integrity, empathy and sensitivity.
>>
>> * Encourage persons with vision loss to confidently overcome
>> obstacles.
>> * Identify dimensions of dynamic problems and potential solutions.
>> * Multitask and prioritize while maintaining organization and
>> efficiency.
>>
>>
>>
>> Education/Certification
>>
>>
>>
>> * Formal education equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree or higher in
>> a rehabilitation science discipline from an accredited college or
>> university
>>
>> * Established O&M training curriculum certification by the Academy
>> for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Educational Professionals
>> (ACVREP) or National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCP) by
>> the first anniversary of employment
>>
>> * Minimum of one semester devoted to an internship in a qualified
>> school or agency under competent supervision.
>>
>>
>>
>> Physical Requirements
>>
>> * Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
>> and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of
>> force constantly to move objects and maintain physical safety of students,
>> consumers and trainees.
>>
>>
>>
>> Physical Activities
>>
>> * Climbing: Ascending or descending stairs, escalators, ramps and
>> the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility and
>> balance is emphasized. This factor is important to maintain safety of
>> students, consumers and trainees.
>>
>> * Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when
>> walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving
>> surfaces.
>>
>> * Bending: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg
>> and spine with full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
>> required.
>>
>> * Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or
>> knees.
>>
>> * Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
>>
>> * Standing for sustained periods of time up to four hours at a
>> time.
>>
>> * Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish training objectives
>> with students, particularly for long distances or moving from one work
>> site to another.
>>
>> * Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or
>> moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor
>> requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
>>
>> * Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken
>> word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important
>> spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly to
>> ensure the highest level of safety.
>>
>> * Outdoor environmental conditions: Ability to work in extreme
>> temperatures outside for sustained periods of time including: Cold:
>> temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
>> Wind/Humidity: consideration should be given to the effect of other
>> environmental conditions such as wind and humidity. Heat: above 100
>> degrees for periods of more than an hour. Rain: no effective protection
>> from weather.
>>
>> * Indoor atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, or dusts.
>>
>>
>>
>> Transportation:
>>
>>
>>
>> The Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth does not provide a company
>> vehicle or pay for a personal driver for any position. Reliable
>> transportation to and from work and within required business hours is a
>> must.
>>
>>
>>
>> Pay Rate
>>
>> Commensurate with market and job level or experience
>>
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>>
>> Employment Classification
>>
>> Full-time, salaried, exempt
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>> Office Hours:
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>> Monday ?Thursday (7:00 a.m.?5:30 p.m.) with occasional Friday and weekend
>> hours as needed to meet objectives and position responsibilities
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>>
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>> The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being
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>> duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to
>> possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a
>> disability.
>>
>>
>>
>> Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, a non-profit organization, is an
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