[NFBJ] IBE and JBI interview on Leader Dogs for the Blind channel on July 30

[rybodek at gmail.com]

Hi all,

I will be interviewed with Jill from JBI on July 30 at 3:00 PM. See below for more details about our presentation and scroll further down past the forward from Leslie at Leader Dogs for the Blind for the link to register to listen in Please contact Leslie directly if you have any issues with registering or if you want the link to the recording afterwards

 

an interview with the Jewish Braille Institute (JBI) and Insight Beyond Eyesight.

Jill Rothstein is the Head Librarian of JBI Library and has worked in libraries for the blind for over 10 years. Jill loves sharing information resources, answering reference questions, recommending books, and making sure everyone has easy, equal access to the information, technology, entertainment, and education they want. Jill will talk about the free library collections, customized materials, resources, and programs offered by JBI Library to anyone in the world who has trouble reading standard print.

 

Founded in 1931, JBI Library is a nonprofit organization that supports people of all ages and backgrounds who are blind, have low vision, or have other print disabilities so that they may fully participate in and feel connected to all aspects of Jewish life, from culture, education, and community to religious practice. We are committed to increasing accessibility and inclusion so that anyone who wants to connect to Jewish life can access and engage with the written word, independently and without obstacles, to participate, celebrate, learn, and pray.   

 

Rachel Bodek lives in New York with her husband and twin boys. She is a visually impaired Teacher of the Visually Impaired. She co-runs a support group,  called Insight Beyond Eyesight which focuses on  Jewish families with visually impaired members (but will help anyone who reaches out regardless of their affiliation) providing information, support, and advocacy. She is also involved in other organizations servicing the blind, especially CSB Care (computer services for the blind), who provides Judaica texts an large print, Braille, and digital formats.

 

Rachel will discuss the services Insight Beyond Eyesight provides as well as some resources and services she refers people to become more independent and live productive and successful lives in spite of their visual impairments.

 

Thank you,

Rachel Bodek

 

From: Leslie Hoskins <leslie.hoskins at leaderdog.org <mailto:leslie.hoskins at leaderdog.org> > 
To: Rachel Bodek <rybodek at gmail.com <mailto:rybodek at gmail.com> >

 

The link to register is below and can be used at any time!

 

Meeting Registration - Zoom <https://leaderdog-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEucuioqzgpGd0iiUjtV6Td3V_cvm0FX032#/registration>