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Blindness<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Graciously hosted by<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Louisiana Center for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>101 South Trenton Street<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ruston LA 71270<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Date: Friday, May 16, 2014, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. through Saturday, May 17, 2014, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Participants will:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>*<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Obtain a working knowledge of UEB<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>*<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Receive information about how code changes affect braille production and instruction<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>*<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Have hands-on practice and feedback on production and proofreading of UEB<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>*<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Be given resources for additional practice<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>*<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Learn about National Certification in UEB <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Participants are responsible for:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>*<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Registering prior to the deadline (Space is limited)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>*<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Providing their own Perkins Braillewriter or slate and stylus<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>*<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Making their own travel and housing arrangements <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Participants will be provided with:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>*<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Braille paper for written work <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>*<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Comprehensive handouts in print or braille <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>*<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Various practice materials<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>*<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Light refreshments during breaks <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Cost and logistics: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>*<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Participation in the workshop is $50 for professionals and free to consumers and students<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>*<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Everyone must register to confirm a spot (Consumers and students should register as “students”)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>*<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Continuing Learning Units (CLU) will be provided to workshop participants <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>*<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Housing assistance may be available on a limited basis (Contact Eric Guillory for details: </span><a href="mailto:eguillory@louisianacenter.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>eguillory@louisianacenter.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> or 318-245-2157) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>For additional information, or if you have questions other than housing, please contact Maria at </span><a href="mailto:braille@nbpcb.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>braille@nbpcb.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> or (318) 299-8310<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Click this link to register for the Workshop: </span><a href="https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=189"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=189</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>REGISTER TO TAKE THE NATIONAL CERTIFICATION IN LITERARY BRAILLE (NCLB) Exam <a href="http://www.nbpcb.org/pages/announcements.php"><span style='color:blue'>http://www.nbpcb.org/pages/announcements.php</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness Louisiana Tech University<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>210 Woodard Hall<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>PO Box 3158<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ruston LA 71272<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Office: 318.257.4554<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fax: 318.257.2259 (Fax)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Skype: edwardbell2010<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:ebell@latech.edu"><span style='color:blue'>ebell@latech.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.latech.edu/instituteonblindness"><span style='color:blue'>www.latech.edu/instituteonblindness</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>********************<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>"I am somehow less interested in the weight and convolutions of Einstein's brain than in the near certainty that people of equal talent have lived and died in cotton fields and sweatshops."<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-- Stephen Jay Gould<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>