Brazos Valley Center for Independent Living

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Employment

Join Our Team- Vehicle Operator

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BVCIL is seeking a driver to join our team supporting persons with disabilities in the community. Vehicle operator is responsible for operating a lift-equipped 10 passenger bus and minivan with a rear-entry ramp to transport individuals with disabilities throughout our six county coverage area. Operators conduct pre-trip inspections; observe safety regulations and policies; and log and track vehicle usage.
Vehicle Operator will be expected to:
· Maintain a working knowledge of streets and businesses within the Bryan and College Station areas;
· Provide courteous service to passengers and community which includes being friendly, patient and flexible with the ability to relate well to others under all circumstances;
· Maintain accurate, legible and complete reports;
· Attend to the transport related needs of passengers including operation of mobility device restraints and all types of mobility device lifts including hydraulic platforms, ramps, and restraints;
· Ensure vehicle cleanliness; and
· Other duties as assigned.
Requirements of the position are:
· Valid Texas Driver’s License;
· Minimum three years verifiable driving experience with a good driving record;
· High School Diploma or GED, preferred;
· Minimum one year experience working with people with disabilities preferred;
· Have excellent interpersonal skills;
· Possess strong organizational skills;
· Willing to promote the Independent Living Philosophy;
· Willingness to travel;
· Ability to walk, stand, push, stoop, bend, stretch and lift 50 pounds routinely; and
· Personal experience with a disability preferred.
Part-time, Full-time, and Volunteer positions available.
To apply for this position, contact Mack Marsh at Mack@bvcil.org or 979-776-5505 Ex 1002.

Rev Up! – Vote

I VOTE EARLY

Send questions to revuptx@gmail.com or visit www.revuptexas.org.

The November 3 election will have a dramatic effect on disability rights and services at the local, state, and national levels for the next decade. 

The DISABILITY VOTE can influence the outcome of this election.  It is in our interest to support candidates – regardless of which party they represent – that support policies and funding that promote our ability to be included in our communities like every other Texan!

The COVID 19 pandemic poses unique challenges to the DISABILITY COMMUNITY.  Do we go to the polls and possibly confront long lines? Or do we use the mail-in ballot process (for the first time for many of us)?  The controversy about mail-in ballots adds another level of confusion.

REV UP Texas’ I VOTE EARLY campaign encourages eligible voters to use the mail-in ballot. But if you want to go to the polls, vote during the EARLY VOTING period. (See In-Person Voting below.)

>>REGISTER TO VOTE

If you have not already registered to vote, you MUST register by October 5 to be able to vote on November 3. Click here to register.

>>VOTING BY MAIL

  • To request a mail-in ballot, click here.
  • To be sure that your mail-in ballot WILL BE COUNTED, you must fill it out and mail it the day you get it – or the next day at the very latest. If you can hand-deliver your ballot, that’s even better. But you MUST deliver it by October 12.

>>IN-PERSON VOTING

Early Voting Dates: October 13 – October 30

General Election: November 3

  • Because of COVID-19, many counties are having a hard time finding poll workers.  This may cause counties to consolidate or eliminate polling locations.
  • If you find long lines when you go to vote in person, there are laws that may allow you to get preference.
  • Contact your county for voting locations. Click here to find contact information for your county election official.

>>LINKS TO FIND MORE INFORMATION

Secretary of State General Information on Disability – Voting  

Disability Rights Texas – Voting

12/21 Ticket to Work Webinar

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On December 21, 2016, at 3 p.m. ET, Ticket to Work’s team of disability benefits experts will present the following national Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE) webinar:
 
Ticket to Work: Debunking the Three Biggest Myths about Disability Benefits and Work
 
WISE webinars are a great first step for people who have a disability and are ready and able to benefit from the social and financial rewards of employment. Please download and post this flyer or forward this invitation to others who might be interested in this event.
 
The December 21 national WISE webinar will present the following information:
• Find out how Social Security will postpone your medical continuing disability review (CDR) while you are participating in the Ticket to Work program.
• Find out how you can restart your cash benefits without reapplying if your job does not work out.
• Get details on how you can keep your Medicare or Medicaid after you begin replacing your cash benefits with earnings from work.
Register online today at www.choosework.net/wise or call 1-866-968-7842 (V) or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY).

Texas A&M is hiring!

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Access Coordinator (Student Development Specialist II)

Disability Services at Texas A&M University

 

Serves as one of nine professional staff members who work with a variety of students with disabilities to provide and facilitate academic accommodations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide on-going service and case management to a caseload of students with disabilities.
  • Identify students with disabilities who are eligible for services (review documentation, conduct initial interviews).
  • Consult with campus units and departments regarding accessibility issues and laws.
  • Assist as needed with exam accommodations and other assigned projects.
  • Serve on University, Division and Departmental committees and task forces.
  • Keep updated on research and issues related to students with disabilities in higher education.
  • Evening work and/or travel may be required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of experience in student affairs work or related specialty OR Master’s degree.
  • Ability to relate well to the unique needs of college students with disabilities, including a desire to work one-on-one with these students to help meet their academic needs.
  • Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in humanities, social science, or related area OR Master’s degree in student affairs, counseling, or related field.
  • Related extra-curricular experience and/or student development experiences.
  • Knowledge of disability law as it applies to higher education.

Salary and Benefits:

  • $33,000-38,000 with excellent state benefits.

 

APPLY TODAY!

 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT AND UNIVERSITY

Disability Services staff members interact and collaborate with students, faculty and staff to promote an inclusive environment at Texas A&M University by educating the campus community and facilitating appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities. Disability Services offers accommodations counseling, evaluation referral, disability-related information, assistive technology services, sign language interpreting and transcription services for academically related purposes.

 

Texas A&M University is a land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant institution located in College Station, Texas. The university is centrally located, approximately equidistant from three of the ten largest cities in the United States (Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio) and the state capital (Austin). The university’s enrollment is more than 60,000 students studying for degrees in seventeen academic colleges including the Health Science Center and School of Law.

 

Texas A&M University has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people including women, members of ethnic minorities and individuals with disabilities.

 

The Division of Student Affairs is committed to cultivating a campus environment where people from all backgrounds and experiences can thrive. The Division builds and models a welcoming environment that promotes a deeper understanding of identities of an increasingly diverse population.