[Nfbf-l] [NFBF-Leaders] FRCB Public Forum 2/5 Daytona

[Brian Norton]

Good morning President Denise and other NFB Florida Graduates of the 
Daytona Center for Rehabilitation and Training,

I will attend this meeting, and bring other interested Greater Daytona 
Beach  Chapter members.
I will discuss this issue at our January 26th chapter meeting, and urge 
other Florida NFB chapters to discuss and express their concerns and 
suggestions for improvement.

I strongly believe that the Daytona Center for Blind Rehabilitation and 
Training could be greatly improve to focus on successful employment    
outcomes for graduates of this program. When I attended the Center two 
years ago, the attitude of the staff was not focused on life changing 
motivation and training and job placement. More focus   on IEP oriented 
long term results could avoid  persons leaving the DBS training program 
back to their homes frustrated   and without sufficient assistance to 
successfully compete in the job market or possess sufficient skills 
with continuing individualized support to overcome  subsequent 
employment difficulties.
There exist other similar rehab training schools in other states who 
apparently achieve better results with more highly motivated graduates. 
The experience and structure of these other centers may provide some 
indications for needed changes.
Best wishes for a fantastic New Year,
Brian Norton
National Federation of the Blind
Florida NFB Greater Daytona Beach President
brian.edward.norton at outlook.com
386.871.3359


Original message:


> Florida Rehabilitation Council for the Blind

> Quarterly Meeting and Public Forum

> Rehab Center f/t Blind and Visually Impaired

> 408 White Street

> Daytona Beach, FL

> Telephone Conference Number: 1 (888) 585-9008

> Conference Room Number: 319-035-377


> Public Forum

> Tuesday, 2/5/19 from 5:00pm - 6:00pm - Room A29


> Denise Valkema, President National Federation of the Blind of Florida
> (305)972-8529

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