[Nfbsf] NCLB Braille Exam at NFB National Convention

[Deborah Proctor]

Dear Ms. Walch,

Would you know where I could find  any legal requirements of attorneys in 
dealing with the visually impaired who can't use braille?  Many  older 
Americans suffering late onset blindness from  diabetic retinopathy or 
macular degeneration can't read braille, nor documents prepared for 
signature. They sign things "on faith", that things read as told to them 
verbally, only to find later that names have been changed or omitted, and 
powers, property and authority given to people never intended to have it. 
I've now had my 4th experience of  lawyers creating wills and powers of 
attorneys, naming individuals other than loved ones or intended agents, as 
executors, trustees, and agents with power of attorney.  The visually 
impaired client can't tell, and never know their estate plans and property 
are then stolen, with no recourse.

This is rampant throughout the country, and I thought perhaps someone like 
you knew disability attorneys with knowlege of these issues.
I'd appreciate any resources you can pass along,

Sincerly yours,

Deborah Proctor, DVM
Rohnert Park, CA
neice/daugher/loved one of 4 visually impaired loved ones who've been 
exploited by attorneys and unintended agents


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Louise Walch (by way of David Andrews<dandrews at visi.com>)" 
<braille at nbpcb.org>
To: <david.andrews at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 11:52 AM
Subject: [Nfbsf] NCLB Braille Exam at NFB National Convention


>
>
> Attention all interested in receiving National Certification in Literary 
> Braille (NCLB):
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> The National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB) would like 
> to again offer NCLB braille certification at the NFB National Convention 
> in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = 
> "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Dallas this July. The NCLB 
> is the only nationally recognized certification in literary braille geared 
> specifically toward teachers. The NCLB is a five-year renewable 
> certification awarded to those who successfully pass all four sections of 
> the National Literary Braille Competency Test. The cost is $250.
>
> <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" 
> />
>
> If you are interested in testing at the NFB national convention, we 
> request that you fill out our brief online interest form with a note that 
> you are interested in testing in Dallas. Please do so before February 
> 10th. This is an interest form only and is NOT an application. A 
> sufficient number of candidates are needed before the test room can be 
> scheduled; Thus, by filling out the interest form you are increasing the 
> chances that the exam will be offered. You will be notified of the 
> decision by mid February.
>
>
>
> We urge that you fill out the brief online NCLB interest form at:
>
>
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> <http://www.nbpcb.org/forms/NCLBInterest/NCLBInterest_1.htm?id=694562449>http://www.nbpcb.org/forms/NCLBInterest/NCLBInterest_1.htm?id=694562449
>
>
>
> For more information, updates, deadlines, sample exams, and to apply 
> online, go to:
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>
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> <http://www.nbpcb.org/>www.nbpcb.org
>
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> If you have further questions or would like to host an exam in your area, 
> contact Louise Walch, NCLB Test Coordinator at 
> <mailto:braille at nbpcb.org>braille at nbpcb.org or call (318) 257-4554.
>
>
> Louise G. Walch
> NBPCB Coordinator
> <mailto:braille at nbpcb.org>braille at nbpcb.org
> www.nbpcb.org
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