From tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com  Sun Mar  8 12:29:54 2020
From: tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com (tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com)
Date: Sun, 8 Mar 2020 12:29:54 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: [NFBC-Info] CAGDU Barker Spring Edition
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From: NFBC-Info <nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Allison via
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Sent: Saturday, March 7, 2020 6:38 PM
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Subject: [NFBC-Info] CAGDU Barker Spring Edition

Heel,

 

Attached you will find the latest edition of the CAGDU Newsletter. Happy
Reading.

 

Respectfully,

Allison Depner

NFBCA, SD President

(619) 952-2352

Adepner1425 at gmail.com

You Can Live the Life You Want!!

Blindness Is Not What Holds You Back!!

 

 

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From mike at michaelhingson.com  Thu Mar 19 16:24:22 2020
From: mike at michaelhingson.com (mike at michaelhingson.com)
Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 16:24:22 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] UPDATE FROM GDB
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I thought everyone would be interested in the latest from GDB. I have
permission to distribute this.

 

Good afternoon Michael

As a valued member of our client community, we've been thinking a lot about
you. As we've been attending to our staff and volunteers, you have been ever
present in our mind, and we hope you are healthy and navigating this
situation as well as you can. I am writing to update you on GDB's continuing
efforts to support clients, staff, volunteers and donors during the COVID-19
outbreak.

 

As you are aware, several weeks ago GDB made the decision to restrict all
travel in the field to that which is essential for the safety of clients
and/or dogs. This response has allowed us to do our part to mitigate risks
and minimize the effects of the coronavirus within our constituent
community.

Beginning 3/17/2020, we have extended our precautionary measure to include
suspension of class training on our California and Oregon campuses; all
campus tours continue to be cancelled. We are now minimizing the number of
staff and volunteers on campus, while ensuring that our dogs continue to
receive the best care possible and that our people remain healthy and safe.
We are exploring and enacting creative ways to keep our operations and
life-changing mission moving forward. Please be assured that telephonic
support through our Support Center, Veterinary Financial Assistance program
and your Field Service Manager remain available; our Admissions Department
continues to process applications. 

Like you, we are closely monitoring the latest information about the virus
from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control
(CDC), along with state and local organizations, and will continue to make
any necessary adjustments to our operations. A GDB Operational Command team
is meeting on a daily basis to ensure an informed and measured response to
the COVID-19 situation while continuing to serve the purpose of mission. 

Thank you for your understanding and support during this challenging time.
You are a valued member of the GDB community and we will keep you informed
as things continue to unfold. 

Please contact the Support Center at 800-295-4050 with any questions. 

 

With Care,

Lauren Kenney

Director of Client Services

 

 

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From tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com  Thu Mar 19 18:25:24 2020
From: tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com (tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 18:25:24 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: Update about our Coronavirus COVID-19 efforts
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Subject: Update about our Coronavirus COVID-19 efforts

 





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Dear Friend of The Seeing Eye,

In these difficult times, we wanted to let you know The Seeing Eye continues to pursue our mission of enhancing the independence, dignity, and self-confidence of people who are blind through the use of Seeing Eye dogs. We are OK, and we hope that you are, too.

Our primary concern is the continued health of our staff, our students, and of course, our dogs. Thanks to the tireless efforts of our staff, and the hard work of our students, we were able to graduate our March 2nd class a little ahead of schedule so they could all return home safely.

With more than 200 dogs on our campus, we can never shut down completely. But we have reduced the number of people on campus, mostly focused on those people who directly care for and work with our amazing dogs. The rest of our staff continues to work, either from home or, if still on campus, in areas where they can maintain a safe six foot distance from others. Where employees must work in closer proximity to each other, we are asking them to wear personal protective equipment. And of course, we are asking them (and you!) to frequently wash hands.

Our Admissions Department continues processing applications from people who are blind seeking a place in a future class, and our Instruction & Training Department continues to provide follow-up support by phone or video conference to graduates who need it. One of our instructors even volunteered to drive to North Carolina to provide assistance to a graduate there.

We want to assure you, as a member of The Seeing Eye family, that despite unprecedented challenges, we strive to maintain our reputation as the pioneer and premier guide dog school in the world. We have been here for our graduates and their dogs since 1929, and we will continue to be during, and after, this crisis.

Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts, and stay safe.

Glenn Hoagland
President & CEO
The Seeing Eye





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From mike at michaelhingson.com  Mon Mar 23 13:59:33 2020
From: mike at michaelhingson.com (mike at michaelhingson.com)
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 13:59:33 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] FYI FW: Access NFB-NEWSLINE For COVID-19 Updates
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAF3a8NYjkvpOowK6HWZxiB7CgAAAEAAAAO3ufeIgNwJAl8fFIduNoa0BAAAAAA==@michaelhingson.com>

 

 

From: Scott White 
Sent: None
To: Michael Hingson <mike at michaelhingson.com>
Subject: Access NFB-NEWSLINE For COVID-19 Updates

 

In response to the current situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19), the
National Federation of the Blind has decided to provide up-to-date
information to all eligible subscribers of the service.

COVID-19 updates are available in the Breaking News Online category of
NFB-NEWSLINE. This information is being obtained by the system searching the
thirty-four publications in the Breaking News Online category for
"coronavirus" and displaying the results. This information will also be
available for those few states that are currently not sponsored for the next
sixty days starting Monday, March 16th.

Access the coronavirus COVID-19 information using the telephone by pressing
5 from the main menu, then press 1 for the Breaking News Online category,
followed by pressing the 1 key which will bring you to the virus
information. If you are using the NFB-NEWSLINE Mobile IOS app, look for the
virus information under the "All Publications" section. The content can be
accessed with Braille devices such as note-takers and refreshable Braille
displays.

National Federation of the Blind | nfb.org | 866-504-7300 |
nfbnewsline at nfb.org <mailto:nfbnewsline at nfb.org>  

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From mike at michaelhingson.com  Sat Mar 28 15:35:57 2020
From: mike at michaelhingson.com (mike at michaelhingson.com)
Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 15:35:57 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] FYI FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Institute on Blindness gets
	grant extension for improved mobility and rehabilitation programs
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For those who might not have seen this. It is great that Dr. Bell and his
staff are empowering blind people to enter this field. We should also help
to advocate for guide dog schools to hire blind O&M teachers. 

 

 

Best Regards,

 

 

Michael Hingson

 

From: NFBNet-Members-List On Behalf Of Blake, Lou Ann via
NFBNet-Members-List
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 2:19 PM
To: nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Institute on Blindness gets grant extension
for improved mobility and rehabilitation programs

 

Institute on Blindness gets grant extension for improved mobility and
rehabilitation programs

 

March 20, 2020

 

Louisiana Tech's Institute on Blindness has received grant approval for
Structured Discovery Cane Travel (SDCT) and Structured Discovery
rehabilitation training, a development that brings more depth and
opportunity to the Institute's education programs that are specialized for
teaching individuals who are blind or visually impaired.  

 

Louisiana Tech University is the only university in Louisiana to offer
graduate certifications and master programs in Teaching Blind Students
(TBS), Orientation and Mobility (O&M), and Rehabilitation Teaching for the
Blind Counseling and Guidance. These graduate certifications and master
programs train individuals to become teachers who help give independence to
the blind community. The innovative and effective SDCT and Structured
Discovery rehabilitation training programs will offer more opportunities to
improve mobility and daily living skills for individuals who are blind or
visually impaired. 

 

Dr. Edward Bell, Director of the Professional Development and Research
Institute on Blindness (PDRIB), expressed that he has seen great success
from previous years and through the renewed grant he anticipates exponential
growth.

 

"Over the past five years, Louisiana Tech has benefited from this grant and
has trained 35 individuals who have gone on to be employed across the
country in professional careers," Bell said. "With this new grant, we are
excited to train as many as 40 new and eager students who are ready to
change the world by bringing independence to blind kids and adults
nationwide."

 

The PDRIB, housed in Tech's College of Education, prepares highly qualified
professionals to educate and rehabilitate individuals who are blind or
visually impaired. The PDRIB also conducts thorough research that broadens
perspectives, deepens the overall understanding of blindness, and seeks the
best methods to increase independence for individuals who are blind or
visually impaired.

 

However, there is a nationwide shortage of educators for the blind and
visually impaired community. With a 90% illiteracy rate and a 75%
unemployment rate nationwide within the blind community, there is a dire
need to increase the number of educators trained in teaching students with
visual impairments. Job opportunities have grown exponentially for teaching
blind or visually impaired students; currently there are four times the
number of teaching jobs available than there are the number of qualified
educators and instructors to fill those positions. 

 

Through their job assistance placement services and new program offerings,
Bell and his team seek to do their part to fill this hiring need and empower
educators to change lives within the visually impaired community.

 

All tuition and fees are covered for the Structured Discovery Cane Travel
(SDCT) and Structured Discovery rehabilitation training programs.
Scholarships are available on a competitive basis for those who pursue these
programs. Students who receive scholarship funding must work in the field of
rehabilitation for two years for each year of their scholarship support. 

 

To become an educator for the blind and visually impaired community, contact
Bell at ebell at latech.edu <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> . For more details on how
to make a difference in the national shortage of teachers for the blind and
visually impaired, visit  www.pdrib.com <http://www.pdrib.com> .

 

 

 

Lou Ann Blake, J.D.

Deputy Executive Director, Blindness Initiatives

200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230

(410) 659-9314, extension 2221 |  <mailto:lblake at nfb.org> lblake at nfb.org

 

 

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The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. Every day we work
together to help blind people live the lives they want.

 

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