July 3, 2012

New WBRC Admissions Coordinator Named

WBRC Admissions Coordinator
Photo: Rosalyn Conanan, WBRC Admissions Coordinator
WBRC is proud to announce that Ms. Rosalyn Conanan has accepted the position of WBRC Admissions Coordinator.  Ms. Conanan graduated with a Master’s Degree in Special Education, Emphasis on Orientation and Mobility from San Francisco State University in 2008.  She completed her Orientation and Mobility internship at the WBRC prior to graduating.  

Ms. Conanan joined the WBRC as an Orientation and Mobility Blind Rehabilitation Specialist in 2009.  Ms. Conanan transitioned to her role as WBRC Admissions Coordinator on May 7th, 2012. 

In the Job Posting Announcement written by the selection committee she was described as follows:
“Since 2009, Ms. Conanan established a strong foundation of collaboration, customer service excellence and true insight to the needs of visually impaired veterans as a Orientation & Mobility Specialist.  In addition, Ms. Conanan is an active member of the WBRC Communication Committee, Technology Committee, Accessibility Committee, and CARF Steering Committee.”


Ms. Conanan can be contacted via the information below.


Phone: 650-493-5000 ext. 24619

Phone: 650-614-9952

Fax: 650-614-8450

Mail:
Attn: Rosalyn Conanan, Admissions Coordinator
Western Blind Rehabilitation Center
VA Palo Alto Health Care System (640/124)
Menlo Park Division
795 Willow Road Bldg T-365
Menlo Park, CA 94025

4th of July Holiday Announcement

Photo: a close shot of an American Flag rippling in the breeze

The Western Blind Rehabilitation Center will be closed for business on July 4th, 2012. 


The RN station may be reached by calling:
(650) 493-5000
selecting 1, then entering 24623
-or-
selecting 2, then entering 24823


You may also leave a message at the WBRC Direct Line at:
(650) 614-9952


Please have a happy and safe 4th of July Holiday. 

July 1, 2012

July VIST Group Meetings Scheduled for Palo Alto and Stockton

Image: VIST Logo
The Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) group is open to all veterans, Active-Duty Service Members, family members and those interested in promoting the community of B/VI veterans in the region are welcome. Meetings have varying presentations and discussions of new technology, special training and many subjects relevant to B/VI persons.

The next Palo Alto VIST group meeting will be held on Thursday July 19th from 11 am to 12 pm at the address below:
VAPAHCS Palo Alto Hospital
Building 100, 3rd Floor, Room B3-136
3801 Miranda Ave
Palo Alto, CA 93401

The next Stockton VIST group meeting will be held on Thursday July 26th from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at the address below:
Stockton Community Center for the Blind
Conference Room
130 W Flora St
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 466-3836