July 10, 2012

New Issue of WBRC Newsletter Available Via Web

Image: Front Page of the WBRC Annual Review

The WBRC Annual Review 2011-2012 Newsletter is now available on the web in both a PDF and Text Only format.  This issue of the WBRC Newsletter reviews the 2011-2012 fiscal year including the WBRC's move to Menlo Park, Alumni and Staff News, 2011 WBRC Demographics, articles by WBRC Staff, and more.  The newsletter will be archived on this blog on the right hand side menu under 'WBRC NEWSLETTERS'.    



Printed copies of this newsletter will be available in the coming weeks.  E-Mail summer.beasley-hoffman@va.gov or call the main WBRC line at (650) 614-9952 to be added to our mailing list or request a copy (while supplies last).

July 9, 2012

WBRC Hosts Open House


The Western Blind Rehabilitation Center (WBRC) recently hosted an Open House Event for local Alumni, invited VAPAHCS Employees, and VA Blind Rehabilitation Staff in Northern California.  The event included 60-minute group tours of the new center which incorporated education about each skill area, prosthetics, and specialty programs.  The event also included light refreshments and a slideshow of WBRC through the years.  

Photo Collage, Photo Information Follows in Paragraph Below
Photos of the WBRC Open House, details follow below.
 
WBRC Open House photographs clockwise from top left: John Kingston educates a group on the CNVR  program and demonstrates use of the Neuro Vision Technology light system; Rosalyn Conanan orients VA staff using a tactile map of the new building; Kristen Collins educates a group on adaptive medical equipment; Cory Tschogl (right) and Daniel Penrod (left) demonstrate visual aids and provide written materials to their tour. 

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