[nabs-l] LWSB and Other Training Centers

Wed Dec 28 00:39:18 UTC 2011

The Arkansas School for the Blind does not actually have a program to train TVI, but the TVI are students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR). They had a program for Vision Certification, but that program know longer exist. Teachers who work at ASB and do not have this certification, get it from Missouri State University. MSU has a online program. However, UALR does have a Mobility Instructors program and students come to ASB to do their internship.

Anmol
I seldom think about my limitations, and they never make me sad. Perhaps there is just a touch of yearning at times; but it is vague, like a breeze among flowers.
Hellen Keller

--- On Tue, 12/27/11, Joshua Lester <jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu> wrote:

> From: Joshua Lester <jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] LWSB and Other Training Centers
> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2011, 4:57 PM
> Hi, Gloria.
> Arkansas School for the Blind, Little Rock, Arkansas.
> BTW, I sent you some E-mails.
> I'd like to hear from you offlist.
> Thanks, Joshua
> 
> On 12/27/11, Gloria G <gloria.graves at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > Hi Joushua,
> > What school did you say that was where you live? What
> school for the blind?
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Joshua Lester" <jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu>
> > To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing
> list"
> > <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 2:04 PM
> > Subject: Re: [nabs-l] LWSB and Other Training Centers
> >
> >
> > Hi, Gloria.
> > My instructors took classes at the Arkansas School for
> the Blind, for
> > their TVI training.
> > I'm not sure about other states, but mmy state's
> school for the Blind,
> > had a program to train TVI's.
> > I'm not sure if they still do.
> > Blessings, Joshua
> >
> > On 12/27/11, Gloria G <gloria.graves at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >> Hi,
> >> DOes anyone know where a person might receive
> trainning to become a TVI?
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
> >> To: "National Association of Blind Students
> mailing list"
> >> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> >> Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2011 11:29 AM
> >> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] LWSB and Other Training
> Centers
> >>
> >>
> >>> Hi Arielle,
> >>>
> >>> Nice post. I liked how you did not put down
> the center, but did mention
> >>> its weaknesses. I will add a few things from
> talking to a few attendees
> >>> from
> >>> LWSb.
> >>> You are correct that LWSB offers independence
> training, but probably not
> >>> to
> >>> the degree NFB centers do.
> >>> Each applicant goes for a 30 day evaluation in
> all the rehab skills; I
> >>> think
> >>> that is a bit long, but that is it.
> >>> They recommend what skills to work on from
> there. If a applicant is ready
> >>> to
> >>> go into the vocational programs, they do so
> >>> if they meet those requirements. Things like
> having a certain score on
> >>> the
> >>> Wonderlik test, a certain typing speed,
> computer proficiency, and strong
> >>> writtin communication skills are some
> requirements.
> >>> The requirements vary from program to
> program.
> >>>
> >>> You have to have a four year college degree
> for any of the four IRS
> >>> training programs. I know the IRS really does
> hire applicants. When I was
> >>> at a job fair, I ran into an IRS rep that
> mentioned they just hired a
> >>> bunch of IRS trainees from lions World.
> >>>
> >>> Other training options are:
> >>> •    Desktop support technician-
> prepares students for entry level IT
> >>> technician jobs
> >>> •    Assistive technology
> instructor
> >>> •    Microsoft office Specialist
> -  prepares one for office jobs, to pass
> >>> the Microsoft certification exams, and covers
> office suite applications
> >>> •    Microsoft certified
> professional developer – training to be a
> >>> computer programmer
> >>> •    Microsoft computer systems
> engineer – entry level help desk training
> >>>
> >>> So if you wanted to go into a technical field,
> LWSB might be an option.
> >>> If
> >>>
> >>> its not helpful, you can always leave. If you
> wanted
> >>> to work for the IRS such as a tax collection
> rep, then this might be an
> >>> option. They find you a job after training.
> >>>
> >>> For the living and going off campus, here is
> what I know.
> >>> Students generally go to the cafeteria and
> live in  the dorm. However, if
> >>> you already demonstrated independent living
> skills, they do have off
> >>> campus apartments. I think they have a shuttle
> taking students to and
> >>> from
> >>>
> >>> the apartments, if I recall correctly.
> >>> Students can go off campus. They just need to
> sign out and in.
> >>> They can go in groups or alone. Some centers
> have a clearance rule,
> >>> meaning you have to be cleared by O&M
> staff, but lwsb does not  say this.
> >>>
> >>> I heard LWSb got a new director. So I imagine
> rules and policies are
> >>> changing, hopefully for the better. So if you
> wanted to go into those
> >>> vocations they train in, might be worth
> considering.
> >>> Then when you have a job interview, you would
> have more training than
> >>> sighted people might have.
> >>>
> >>> Ashley
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: Arielle Silverman
> >>> Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2011 10:51 AM
> >>> To: National Association of Blind Students
> mailing list
> >>> Subject: [nabs-l] LWSB and Other Training
> Centers
> >>>
> >>> Hi all,
> >>> I have not attended LWSB in Arkansas, but
> havve heard some things
> >>> about it from a few graduates. So, someone
> please correct me if
> >>> anything I say about the center is incorrect,
> as I would like to learn
> >>> more and b able to give people accurate
> information.
> >>> Based on what I have heard from graduates, my
> impression is that
> >>> LWSB/World Services for the Blind is a center
> that specializes in
> >>> technical training for some specific types of
> jobs, like being an IRS
> >>> collector or a small engine repair person.
> This kind of training is
> >>> important, but it is not the same thing as the
> kind of comprehensive
> >>> blindness skill training provided at NFB
> centers. While LWSB/World
> >>> Services does provide training in blindness
> skills as well, my
> >>> impression is that this general training is
> much less beneficial than
> >>> the general skills training provided at NFB
> centers, and other centers
> >>> that house students in apartments. While I
> can't comment on LWSB's
> >>> philosophy, I do know that LWSB houses
> students in dormitories and
> >>> that they dine in a cafeteria. In my opinion
> this kind of living
> >>> environment is not very helpful for teaching
> blindness skills. Skills
> >>> need to be practiced in order to be mastered,
> and apartment living
> >>> affords opportunities to practice cooking,
> cleaning and other skills
> >>> in a variety of real-world situations.
> Apartment living also affords
> >>> opportunities to build confidence.
> Furthermore, I am not sure how much
> >>> LWSB students are allowed or encouraged to
> travel off center premises
> >>> on their own or in groups. This kind of
> real-world travel is an
> >>> essential part of the training experience at
> NFB centers.
> >>> So, I believe that if you are looking for
> technical training in a
> >>> specific job field, LWSB/World Services might
> be an option worth
> >>> considering. However, if you are looking for
> basic training in travel,
> >>> home management, computers and Braille, or
> just want to build your
> >>> overall confidence and independent
> functioning, I would highly
> >>> recommend looking for a center that houses
> students in apartments and
> >>> that allows students to get out and travel on
> their own during free
> >>> time. If you have some vision but suspect you
> may eventually need to
> >>> function with less or no sight, then picking a
> center that uses
> >>> sleepshades may also be a priority. The NFB
> centers all meet these
> >>> criteria, but there are also some state-run
> and private centers that
> >>> do. So do your homework and ask about these
> things before making your
> >>> choice.
> >>> I make these suggestions based on my own
> experience at an NFB center,
> >>> LCB, and based on conversations I have had
> with dozens of graduates
> >>> from various kinds of training centers. I
> would be happy to talk
> >>> further by email or phone (see contact info
> below) if you have more
> >>> specific questions.
> >>> Best,
> >>> Arielle Silverman, Past NABS President and
> Board Member
> >>> 602-502-2255
> >>> arielle71 at gmail.com
> >>>
> >>>
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