[nfbwatlk] nfbwatlk Digest, Vol 47, Issue 24 back surgery

Fri Mar 26 01:37:33 UTC 2010

Dear Lisa,
My prayers are with you. You can sing from home anytime and that is a prayer to God!
I was in the hospital for 7 months last year and the nurses take good care of you. The prayers helped me to get better soon. My prayers to you to get well and soon!

" Sometimes I think I understand everything, and then I regain consciousnes! "
ttfn Sherron Smith
Pres Clallam County Chapter NFBW

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Today's Topics:

   1. Re: Teacher of the Blind Opening at WSSB (Robert Sellers)
   2. Back Injury & Possible Back Surgery. (Nfbnorthwest at aol.com)
   3. Re: Back Injury & Possible Back Surgery. (KAYE KIPP)
   4. Re: Back Injury & Possible Back Surgery.
      (Prows, Bennett (HHS/OCR))
   5. Re: Back Injury & Possible Back Surgery.
      (Prows, Bennett (HHS/OCR))
   6. Re: Back Injury & Possible Back Surgery. (Maurice Mines)

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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:56:07 -0700
From: "Robert Sellers" <robertsellers500 at comcast.net>
To: "'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List'" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Teacher of the Blind Opening at WSSB
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Noel,

I have to agree with you.

Bob Sellers

-----Original Message-----
From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Nightingale, Noel
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 11:34 AM
To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Teacher of the Blind Opening at WSSB

I don't like the use of the word "striving."  shouldn't the motto be
"Educating blind and visually impaired children for independence 
and success."  

-----Original Message-----
From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Mike Freeman
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:22 PM
To: NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Teacher of the Blind Opening at WSSB

MMM ... what doesn't grab you about it?

Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: "Nightingale, Noel" <Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov>
To: <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 11:59 AM
Subject: [nfbwatlk] Teacher of the Blind Opening at WSSB

Below is a posting for a teacher at the Washington State School for the 
Blind.  I hope I am not stepping on anyone toes when I say that I have a 
negative reaction to the motto that precedes the announcement.

-----Original Message-----
From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
Hyde, David W. (ESC)
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 10:58 AM
To: 'jobs at nfbnet.org'
Subject: [Jobs] Opening in Washington State
Importance: High

From: Dean Stenehjem [mailto:Dean.Stenehjem at wssb.wa.gov]
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 9:42 AM
To: TOVI: Administrative Question; cosb at tsbvi.edu
Subject: TVI - WSSB Outreach Position Announcement
Importance: High

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Striving to educate blind and visually impaired children for independence 
and success!

Recruitment Announcement:  Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Agency:                       Washington State School for the Blind

Location:                     Spokane WA and surrounding areas (itinerant)

Salary:                         Paid in accordance with Vancouver SD salary 
schedule (Salary schedule is available at 
http://www.k12.wa.us/safs/PUB/PER/SalAllocSchedule.pdf 
<https://email.wssb.wa.gov/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.k12.wa.us/sa
fs/PUB/PER/SalAllocSchedule.pdf> 
)

Position details:               Scheduled between 182 to 190 days per year; 
full-time; permanent after successful completion of 12 month probationary 
period.

Open Date:                       March 10, 2010

Closing Date:                    March 25, 2010

________________________________

Agency profile:  The mission of the Washington State School for the Blind is

to provide specialized quality educational services to visually 
impaired/blind youth ages birth-21 within the state of Washington.  Our 
purpose is to serve as a statewide demonstration and resource center and 
provide direct/indirect services to students both on campus and in the 
children's local communities.

Philosophy:  WSSB believes that all students can benefit from a menu of 
diverse services that can be provided through partnerships with LEAs and 
ESDs.  The ease of movement between LEAs, ESDs, and WSSB is critical to 
overall programs for BVI within the entire state.  No one school or agency 
can accomplish what these children need without this spirit of cooperation 
and sharing.

Benefits:  Employees of the WSSB receive State of Washington employee 
benefits including medical, dental, long term disability, and life 
insurance.  Teachers are eligible for enrollment in the Teachers Retirement 
System Plan 3 and deferred compensation plan.  Optional programs also 
include Washington Guaranteed Education Tuition Program (GET), Dependent 
Care Assistance Program (DCAP) and medical flexible spending account (FSA). 
Teachers accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month and 1 personal holiday per 
calendar year.  For more information about WSSB, please visit our website at

www.wssb.wa.gov.

Position profile:  This position requires a certificated teacher of the 
visually impaired who will provide specialized educational services to 
students and districts in Spokane, WA and surrounding areas.  Working 
independently under the direction of the Outreach Director, the incumbent 
will provide instruction and services to best meet the unique needs of each 
visually impaired student and the districts being served

Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:

*         Perform or facilitate necessary assessments: learning media, 
functional vision, technology, and orientation and mobility.

*         Provide direct and consultative services as per Individual 
Education Plans (IEP).

*         Provide workshops and in-services as needed to assist families and

school district personnel in understanding the unique needs of the visually 
impaired learner.

*         Assist districts in obtaining necessary alternative format 
materials and equipment as identified through the IEP process.

*         Work collaboratively with families, students, and district 
personnel to develop IEP goals and objectives in expanded core curriculum. 
Expanded core curriculum addresses the following areas:

o        Literacy

o        Technology

o        Self-help/daily living skills

o        Career and vocational education

o        Self-advocacy skills

o        Travel skills

*         Prepare meaningful instruction geared to the student's assessed 
needs, as identified in the IEP.

*         Provide consultation to the classroom teachers and other involved 
personnel, and adapt materials as needed to enable the BVI learner to 
benefit from instruction.

*         Maintain ongoing communication with all parties involved in the 
child's education including the parents.

Key Competencies include but may not be limited to:

*         Excellent communication and organizational skills

*         Effective time management skills

*         Ability to set high expectations that support the acquisition of 
student's independence and success.

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelors degree in educational or other relevant field of study.
* Current Washington State Teaching Certification or can obtain a Washington

State Teaching Certificate.
* Certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired from an accredited and

nationally recognized university program.
* Three years of teaching experience as a teacher of the visually impaired.

* Must pass Federal criminal background check.
* Must have Braille Literary Usage Exam Certification or Library of Congress

certification, or be able to obtain either.

Desirable Qualifications:

* Masters degree in Teacher of Visually Impaired Learner program.
* Orientation and Mobility certification.
* Five years teaching experience as an itinerant teacher of the visually 
impaired.
* Experience working with children with multiple disabilities including 
blindness.

Note: This position is covered by a union shop provision.  Therefore, as a 
condition of employment, candidates who are appointed are required to become

members of the WPEA, or arrange to pay to that union a fee equivalent to its

regular monthly dues.  The union shop provision shall be effective on the 
first day of the month following the employee's initial 30 days in this 
classification.

How to apply:  Please send a completed State Application 
<http://www.wssb.wa.gov/Content/community/employment.asp> 
(http://www.wssb.wa.gov/Content/community/employment.asp 
<http://www.wssb.wa.gov/Content/community/employment.asp> ), letter of 
interest, detailed resume and references to the address or email listed 
below.  For more information please call Dee Amundsen, Outreach Director, at

(360)696-6321 ext 124 or Jessica Sydnor, Human Resources Manager, at 
(360)696-6321 ext 129.

Applications must be submitted no later than midnight March 25, 2010.

Please mail applications to:

WA State School for the Blind

Attn: Human Resources

2214 E 13th St

Vancouver WA 98682

FAX: (360)737-2120

Or Email to:

Jessica.sydnor at wssb.wa.gov <mailto:Jessica.sydnor at wssb.wa.gov>

Attn:  TVI Position

Background inquiries of convictions and pending criminal charges shall be 
completed on applicants prior to their appointment to positions in the State

of Washington which are directly responsible for the supervision, care or 
treatment of children.  Information obtained from background inquiries will 
not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining 
the applicant's character; suitability and competence to perform in the 
position applied for and may result in the denial of employment.  Applicants

are required to sign a release authorizing inquiry.  Failure to do so shall 
disqualify the applicant from employment in these positions.

This announcement is published by the Washington State School for the Blind.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a 
disability who need assistance in the application or testing process, or 
those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 
696-6321 ext 129.

Jessica Sydnor

Human Resources Manager

Washington State School for the Blind

2214 E 13th St

Vancouver WA 98661

360-696-6321 ext 129

NOTE: This electronic mail message is intended only for the addressee shown 
above.  It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or 
otherwise protected from disclosure.  Any review, dissemination, or use of 
this message or its contents by persons other than the addressee is strictly

prohibited.  If you have received this message in error, please notify us by

telephone at (360) 696-6321 ext. 129

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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:59:56 EDT
From: Nfbnorthwest at aol.com
To: nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [nfbwatlk] Back Injury & Possible Back Surgery.
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Hello:

I had a bad fall on 2-5-10 and may need back surgery. I see the surgeon on  
3-31-10. I will let you know more next week. 

The back pain is pretty bad and I can't walk very well sit or stand for  
long periods. I am very sad and disappointed that I can't sing in choir for 
the  Easter season or even go to mass. Please keep me in your prayers. 

I will keep you posted. 

Thanks:

Lisa Owen

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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:54:25 -0700
From: "KAYE KIPP" <kkipp123 at msn.com>
To: "NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Back Injury & Possible Back Surgery.
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Gosh.  I'm sorry.  I hope you don't need surgery.

Kaye
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Nfbnorthwest at aol.com>
To: <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 10:59 PM
Subject: [nfbwatlk] Back Injury & Possible Back Surgery.

> Hello:
>
> I had a bad fall on 2-5-10 and may need back surgery. I see the surgeon on
> 3-31-10. I will let you know more next week.
>
> The back pain is pretty bad and I can't walk very well sit or stand for
> long periods. I am very sad and disappointed that I can't sing in choir 
> for
> the  Easter season or even go to mass. Please keep me in your prayers.
>
> I will keep you posted.
>
> Thanks:
>
> Lisa Owen
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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:59:20 -0400
From: "Prows, Bennett (HHS/OCR)" <Bennett.Prows at HHS.GOV>
To: "NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Back Injury & Possible Back Surgery.
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And, I agree with Kaye.  But, if it is surgery, don't panic, from one
who has had two back surgeries, it's not the end of the world.

Bennett Prows

-----Original Message-----
From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of KAYE KIPP
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 6:54 AM
To: NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Back Injury & Possible Back Surgery.

Gosh.  I'm sorry.  I hope you don't need surgery.

Kaye
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Nfbnorthwest at aol.com>
To: <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 10:59 PM
Subject: [nfbwatlk] Back Injury & Possible Back Surgery.

> Hello:
>
> I had a bad fall on 2-5-10 and may need back surgery. I see the
surgeon on
> 3-31-10. I will let you know more next week.
>
> The back pain is pretty bad and I can't walk very well sit or stand
for
> long periods. I am very sad and disappointed that I can't sing in
choir 
> for
> the  Easter season or even go to mass. Please keep me in your prayers.
>
> I will keep you posted.
>
> Thanks:
>
> Lisa Owen
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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:03:55 -0400
From: "Prows, Bennett (HHS/OCR)" <Bennett.Prows at HHS.GOV>
To: "NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Back Injury & Possible Back Surgery.
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    OOOPS.  Pushed the send keys too soon.  Meant to say all the
best too.

B. P.

-----Original Message-----
From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of Prows, Bennett (HHS/OCR)
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 6:59 AM
To: NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Back Injury & Possible Back Surgery.

And, I agree with Kaye.  But, if it is surgery, don't panic, from one
who has had two back surgeries, it's not the end of the world.

Bennett Prows

-----Original Message-----
From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of KAYE KIPP
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 6:54 AM
To: NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Back Injury & Possible Back Surgery.

Gosh.  I'm sorry.  I hope you don't need surgery.

Kaye
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Nfbnorthwest at aol.com>
To: <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 10:59 PM
Subject: [nfbwatlk] Back Injury & Possible Back Surgery.

> Hello:
>
> I had a bad fall on 2-5-10 and may need back surgery. I see the
surgeon on
> 3-31-10. I will let you know more next week.
>
> The back pain is pretty bad and I can't walk very well sit or stand
for
> long periods. I am very sad and disappointed that I can't sing in
choir 
> for
> the  Easter season or even go to mass. Please keep me in your prayers.
>
> I will keep you posted.
>
> Thanks:
>
> Lisa Owen
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Message: 6
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:18:12 -0600
From: Maurice Mines <minesm at me.com>
To: NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Back Injury & Possible Back Surgery.
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I have not had eny of persnally but wish for all of the best  get well soon. Maurice ham call kd0iko, Greely Colorado.
On Mar 25, 2010, at 7:59 AM, Prows, Bennett (HHS/OCR) wrote:

> And, I agree with Kaye.  But, if it is surgery, don't panic, from one
> who has had two back surgeries, it's not the end of the world.
> 
> Bennett Prows
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of KAYE KIPP
> Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 6:54 AM
> To: NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Back Injury & Possible Back Surgery.
> 
> Gosh.  I'm sorry.  I hope you don't need surgery.
> 
> Kaye
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <Nfbnorthwest at aol.com>
> To: <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 10:59 PM
> Subject: [nfbwatlk] Back Injury & Possible Back Surgery.
> 
> 
>> Hello:
>> 
>> I had a bad fall on 2-5-10 and may need back surgery. I see the
> surgeon on
>> 3-31-10. I will let you know more next week.
>> 
>> The back pain is pretty bad and I can't walk very well sit or stand
> for
>> long periods. I am very sad and disappointed that I can't sing in
> choir 
>> for
>> the  Easter season or even go to mass. Please keep me in your prayers.
>> 
>> I will keep you posted.
>> 
>> Thanks:
>> 
>> Lisa Owen
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