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

[Denise]

Look forward to seeing you and others from Daytona. Thanks for spreading the word! 

Denise Valkema, President  National Federation of the Blind of Florida 
(305)972-8529
president at nfbflorida.org
www.nfbflorida.org
Follow us @nfbflorida
You can live the life you want.

> On Jan 12, 2019, at 11:19 AM, Brian Norton <benorton at samobile.net> wrote:
> 
> 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
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>> Rehab Center f/t Blind and Visually Impaired
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>> 408 White Street
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>> Daytona Beach, FL
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>> Telephone Conference Number: 1 (888) 585-9008
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>> Conference Room Number: 319-035-377
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> 
>> Public Forum
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>> Tuesday, 2/5/19 from 5:00pm - 6:00pm - Room A29
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> 
>> Denise Valkema, President National Federation of the Blind of Florida
>> (305)972-8529
> 
>> president at nfbflorida.org <mailto:president at nfbflorida.org>
>> www.nfbflorida.org <http://www.nfbflorida.org>
>> Follow us @nfbflorida
>> You can live the life you want.
> 
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