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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Melody Roane [mailto:melody.roane@dbvi.virginia.gov] <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, June 8, 2022 8:32 AM<br><b>To:</b> markwroane@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> FW: Access Technology Instructor Position Opening at the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Hey there,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Would you post this to the NFBV listserv? Thanks.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Melody</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Hello,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>The Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired, located in Richmond, is currently recruiting for an Access Technology Instructor. Please see the link below for more information and to apply for the position. The position description is also attached for your review.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>This position is a rewarding opportunity to help individuals who are blind, vision impaired or deafblind learn technology skills that will prepare them for various careers and to help them pursue their personal use goals.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>The person who is offered this position will have the honor to work with a team of dedicated, passionate, and resilient professionals who are also fun and creative.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 804-371-3323.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Thank you and have a great day.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Melody</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> <span style='color:#1F497D'> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#333333'><a href="https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/293214"><span style='color:#337AB7'>Access Technology Instructor - #00012</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333'>00012</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Full-Time (Salaried)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Henrico - 087</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333'>VA Rehab Center for the Blind (263)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#404040'>The mission of the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired is to provide services and resources which empower individuals who are blind, vision impaired, or deafblind to achieve their desired levels of employment, education, and personal independence.Organizes, plans, and delivers individualized Computer Skills and Access Technology instruction to blind, vision impaired...</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333'><a href="https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/293214"><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:white;border:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:5.0pt;background:#041237'>View Details</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:5.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:5.0pt'>Here are some helpful tips to remember when applying:<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:47.25pt'>Review the position’s Job Description.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:47.25pt'>Complete RMS application accurately to reflect relevant work history as it relates to the position for which you are applying.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:47.25pt'>Contact HR, <b><i>prior to the position closing</i></b>, if you have any issues accessing RMS or submitting an application. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:47.25pt'>RMS closes all positions at <b>11:59 pm</b> on the Closing Date.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:47.25pt'>Screening is based upon information relevant to the position for which you are applying. HR determines candidates for interview by comparing the information disclosed in the application, resume, cover letter and transcripts to the screening criteria for the particular position.<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Be sure to like VDBVI on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VDBVI" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/VDBVI</a><u><span style='color:blue'> </span></u>and visit us on the web at <a href="https://www.vdbvi.org/" target="_blank">https://www.vdbvi.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Melody L. Roane, Director</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired, Virginia Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>401 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Melody.Roane@dbvi.virginia.gov"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Melody.Roane@dbvi.virginia.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Phone: (804) 371-3323 | Fax: (804) 371-3092</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Facebook:</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:gray'> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VDBVI" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>facebook.org/VDBVI</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>LinkedIn:</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:gray'> </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/virginia-department-for-the-blind-and-vision-impaired" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>linkedin.com/VDBVI</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.vdbvi.org/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>www.vrcbvi.org</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><br>Commonwealth of Virginia<br>Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired <br>Established 1922<br>“Celebrating our past and empowering our future”<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.vdbvi.org/" target="_blank">www.vdbvi.org </a><o:p></o:p></p><p><b><u>Notice:</u></b> This email is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or duplication of this email is expressly prohibited. If you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately, delete the email from your computer, and do not copy or disclose it to anyone else. Your receipt of this message is not intended to waive any applicable legal privilege and does not constitute an electronic signature or provide consent to contract electronically. Also, given the nature of electronic mail and its potential to carry computer viruses, the Department of the Blind and Vision Impaired and the sender in no way warrant a virus free transmission. You and your organization should use appropriate means to check this email and any attachments for potential viruses and to prevent their execution.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div></body></html>