Hi Robert,
We are about 100 miles from Sacramento, and about 35 miles from San Francisco.
John Glass
Customer Support Manager, Bookshare
Benetech
480 S. California Ave., Suite 201
Palo Alto, CA 94306-1609 USA
New direct line: +1 650 644-3403
(650) 475-1066 fax
john.g@xxxxxxxxxxxx
www.benetech.org
The Benetech Initiative - Technology Serving Humanity
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-----Original Message-----
From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Robert Riddle
Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 4:56 PM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Palo Alto
How far is Palo Alto from Sac?
----- Original Message -----
From: Carrie Karnos <mailto:ckarnos@xxxxxxxxx>
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 4:28 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Palo Alto
If you do decide to visit, let someone know (me, Gustavo, John,
whoever) and we'll show you around the office. Same goes for anyone else
visiting Palo Alto.
Carrie
Evan Reese <mentat1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Probably, but I can't say exactly when just yet.
----- Original Message -----
From: Carrie Karnos <mailto:ckarnos@xxxxxxxxx>
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 4:04 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Palo Alto
Sure! Are you going to be in Palo Alto soon?
Carrie
Evan Reese <mentat1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
are members and/or volunteers allowed
to drop in for a few minutes if they happen to be in the vicinity?
----- Original Message -----
From: Carrie Karnos
<mailto:ckarnos@xxxxxxxxx>
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 7:46 AM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Palo Alto
Yes, Cindy's right. Bookshare is a few
blocks from the edge of the Stanford campus, and there's lots to do around
here. Lots of new and used bookstores, a good library system, and good public
transportation. Bookshare is a 10 minute walk from a Caltrain station, and
it's one building away from El Camino, which is a major road going up and down
the Peninsula (and in fact, up and down California).
Carrie
Grandma Cindy <popularplace@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Carrie and the bookshare creew can tell
you more about
Palo Alto. I've never been there, but I
think it's not
too far from San Francisco, and I'm
pretty sure
Stanford is there, which means it
should have a lot of
interesting things to do, concerts,
plays--and a nice
library and, from the shopping Carrie
does, good
used-book stores. smile Marissa
commuted from
somewhere, but I think she drove--but
there probably
is good public transportation.
Cindy R
--- "Shelley L. Rhodes"
wrote:
> Hey Dena and Cindy,
>
> Thanks for reminding me of that
position, I will be
> applying there, and
> anywhere else, smile, that I can
apply to, and will
> see who bites, smile,
> and if I can live in the areas that
are hiring.
>
> Even if it is in the south or
southwest, smile, as a
> lot of the jobs are.
>
> I do not like humidity and extremely
hot weather and
> neither does my dog.
> But we can adapt right, with a place
that actually
> has air conditioning as a
> necessity and not a "luxury" smile.
>
> I have friends near Paulo Alto, but
would of course
> love any comments on the
> area, I am still applying and who
knows.
>
> Maybe you all will convert me to be a
California
> girl, would make being near
> GDB a lot easier in case I need
anything, and it is
> a nice area, accessible
> if I am not mistaken by Cal Train and
the like.
>
>
>
> But we shall send them everywhere.
>
>
> Shelley L. Rhodes B.S. Ed, CTVI
> and Judson, guiding golden
> juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Guide Dogs For the Blind Inc.
> Graduate Alumni Association Board
> www.guidedogs.com
>
> Dog ownership is like a rainbow.
> Puppies are the joy at one end.
> Old dogs are the treasure at the
other.
> Carolyn Alexander
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dena"
> To:
> Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 11:26
PM
> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: O_T
Yellow jackets and
> the visit and interview
>
>
> Shelley,
>
> Here are two job openings in
Indianapolis, Indiana.
> Just joined the list
> and am not sure whether you are
willing to relocate,
> etc. Just thought I'd
> share.
>
> There are two jobs in Indianapolis
that you may be
> interested in knowing
> about.
> Please share the below information
with those who
> might be interested.
> From:
>
visionrehabtherapist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
[mailto:visionrehabtherapist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of Deanna Austin
> Sent: Friday, September 29, 2006
11:32 AM
> To: visionrehabtherapist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [visionrehabtherapist] job
openings in
> Indianapolis
> Please see the 2 job openings that
are listed and
> discussed below.
> If you have any further questions
please reply to
> this email or email Joseph
> Matlock,
> HR manager, at
> josephm@xxxxxxxxx
>
> Bosma Industries for the Blind, Inc.
> Job Description
> Position Title: Itinerant
Rehabilitation Teacher
> Status: Salaried Exempt
> Department: Program Services
> Reports to: Director of
Rehabilitation Services
> Overall Responsibility:
> The incumbent will travel throughout
a wide
> geographic area offering
> independent
> living skills instruction to adults
who are blind
> and visually impaired so
> they may
> function at a level which will result
in an
> independent lifestyle. The
> Teacher is
> responsible for the successful
rehabilitation
> program to enable an
> individual to
> remain independent in their home
environment,
> possible movement into a
> Rehabilitation Center
> or to vocational placement. Incumbent
must be able
> to provide their own
> transportation
> to various client sites.
> Education and Experience:
> Minimum of Bachelor�s degree in
Vision
> Rehabilitation Therapy, Education or
> other
> related field.
> Required Skills and Abilities:
> � Effective listening skills
> � Ability to get along with others
> � Ability to exercise discretion and
> independent judgment
> � Must be a team player and be
flexible
> �
> Must be able to communicate
effectively, in English,
> both verbally and in
> writing
> � Must be highly detail oriented
> �
> Must be a self starter who is highly
motivated and
> requires minimal
> supervision
> �
> Must have knowledge of State and
Federal Laws,
> rules, and regulations that
> are applicable
> � Must have knowledge of low vision
aids
and
> appliances
> �
> Must have the ability to problem
solve and utilize
> necessary resources
> Job Duties and Responsibilities:
> The essential functions of the
Itinerant
> Rehabilitation Teacher consist
> primarily
> of, but are not limited to, the
following:
> �
> Vision Rehabilitation Therapy,
including personal
> and home management,
> communication
> skills
> �
> Developing individualized plans in
conjunction with
> the client to meet
> lifelong goals.
> �
> Instruct individuals and small groups
in food
> preparation, budgeting, money
> management,
> understanding prescribed diets,
diabetes management,
> house cleaning,
> clothing care
> and identification, personal
grooming, sewing,
> eating skills, business
> etiquette,
> and leisure activities
> �
> Conduct instruction in personal
communication
> skills, as appropriate for the
> client�s
> needs, including handwriting and
signature, Braille,
> telephone dialing,
> reading using
> low vision adaptive devices, and use
of audio
> devices
> �
> Emphasizes the effective use of any
residual vision,
> tactile and other
> sensory modalities,
> and reinforce learning associated
with other areas
> of instruction
> �
> Ability to accurately maintain case
management files
> and case reporting
> �
> Maintains list of community resources
to make
> appropriate referrals as
> needed
> � Other duties as assigned by
supervisor
> Core Competencies:
> �
> Bosma Industries is committed to open
and honest
> communication among all
> employees;
> all sharing the responsibility to
listen to the
> ideas and suggestions of
> others
> �
> Bosma Industries employees will work
to cultivate a
> positive work
> environment that
> encourages creativity, values
teamwork, shares
> successes and rewards
> excellence
> �
> It is the expectation of Bosma
Industries that all
> employees, visitors, and
> community
> contacts be treated with a sense of
fairness,
> cooperation and respect
> �
> At Bosma Industries we conduct
ourselves with
> integrity and honesty;
> performing all
> duties and responsibilities legally,
ethically and
> with professionalism
> �
> Bosma Industries employees are
committed to
> maintaining the confidentiality
> of other
> employees, program participants, and
Bosma
> information
> �
> Bosma Industries employees work to
secure a safe and
> healthy work
> environment
> The statements contained in this job
description are
> intended to describe
> the general
> nature and level of work performed in
this position.
> They are not intended
> to be
> construed as an exhaustive list of all
> responsibilities, duties and skills
> required
> of the position. Management retains
the discretion
> to add to or change the
> duties
> of the position at any time.
> BOSMA INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND, INC.
> JOB DESCRIPTION
> Position Title: Adjustment Counselor
> Status: Salaried (Exempt)
> Reports To: Director of Rehabilitation
> Services
> This position provides counseling
services through
> individual and group
> sessions
> to assist individuals who are blind
or visually
> impaired deal with the loss
> of vision.
> The Adjustment Counselor conducts
tours and provides
> intake services to
> individuals
> seeking information and/or entering
programming at
> the center based
> rehabilitation
> program. The Counselor is responsible
for working
> with a multi-disciplinary
> team
> in providing services to individuals
who are blind
> or visually impaired,
> participates
> in client conferences, makes
referrals for
> additional services, provides
> minimal
> case management for individuals being
served and
> provides education to the
> community
> about blindness.
> Education and Experience:
> The Adjustment Counseling position
requires a
> minimum of a Master�s Degree
> in social
> work, psychology, or counseling and
at least three
> years of work experience
> in the
> field of blindness and visual
impairment. A minimum
> of 2 years providing
> individual
> and group therapy is required.
> Required Skills:
> The Adjustment Counselor must possess
effective
> listening skills, strong
> oral and
> written communication skills and
excellent problem
> solving skills, along
> with the
> ability to work in a team-oriented
environment.
> This position requires
> strong leadership
> skills, the ability to handle
multiple tasks and a
> commitment to improve the
> quality
> of the lives of blind, visually
impaired and
> disabled individuals.
> Job Duties and Responsibilities:
> �
> Assists consumers in resolving
personal issues
> through counseling, conflict
> management,
> and mediation
> �
> Designs counseling programs and/or
groups based on
> the needs of program
> participants
> � Reports counseling service
activity
monthly
> to management
> �
> Keeps records and writes reports
evaluating
> counseling activities
> �
> Maintains a cooperative relationship
with community
> partners such as
> residential
> providers, families and other service
agencies
> �
> Provides education regarding
blindness to various
> organizations throughout
> the community
> �
> Serves as a representative of Bosma
at community
> functions
> � Attends staff meetings and all
Bosma
> functions
> � Performs other duties as assigned
> Leadership:
> - Collaborates with other staff on
pertinent issues
> affecting the
> organization
> - Initiates opportunities to market
Bosma
> Industries� programs and services
> in the community at large
> - Performs all duties and
responsibilities in an
> ethical manner that
> denotes a
> high degree of professionalism
> - Takes the initiative to seek
feedback from other
> staff and supervisor as
> appropriate
> Deanna Austin LSW, CVRT
> Counseling Services Manager
> Bosma Industries for the Blind
> 8020 Zionsville Road
> Indianapolis IN 46268
> (317)704-8252
> (317) 704-8253 fax
> deannaa@xxxxxxxxx
> "Putting people who are blind to
work, works for
> everyone."
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