Chad Metcalf
Regional Services Coordinator at Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults- Claim this Profile
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Elizabeth Spiers
February 2011 To whom it may concern: I am glad to write a letter of support for Chad Metcalf. He would be a valuable asset in whatever career he is seeking. Chad worked at the American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB), a national advocacy organization of, by and for people who have all types and degrees of combined vision and hearing losses from 2006 to 2010. In this position, he was responsible for recruiting individuals and businesses to become members of AADB. He served as a graphic designer for our publications, including our magazine, The Deaf-Blind American, and our brochures and informational materials. He also took on additional responsibilities, including fundraising for our organization. I have worked as Chad’s supervisor from 2007 to 2010. Through the years, Chad has demonstrated a great work ethic. He is full of fresh ideas, is a problem-solver, and is always willing to take on additional responsibilities to help our organization. He is professional, works well independently and as part of a team, relates well with people, and has a great sense of humor. Chad would be a great asset to your organization. Please let me know if I can provide any further assistance or information. I can be reached at etspiers@aol.com Sincerely, Elizabeth Spiers Elizabeth Spiers
Elizabeth Spiers
February 2011 To whom it may concern: I am glad to write a letter of support for Chad Metcalf. He would be a valuable asset in whatever career he is seeking. Chad worked at the American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB), a national advocacy organization of, by and for people who have all types and degrees of combined vision and hearing losses from 2006 to 2010. In this position, he was responsible for recruiting individuals and businesses to become members of AADB. He served as a graphic designer for our publications, including our magazine, The Deaf-Blind American, and our brochures and informational materials. He also took on additional responsibilities, including fundraising for our organization. I have worked as Chad’s supervisor from 2007 to 2010. Through the years, Chad has demonstrated a great work ethic. He is full of fresh ideas, is a problem-solver, and is always willing to take on additional responsibilities to help our organization. He is professional, works well independently and as part of a team, relates well with people, and has a great sense of humor. Chad would be a great asset to your organization. Please let me know if I can provide any further assistance or information. I can be reached at etspiers@aol.com Sincerely, Elizabeth Spiers Elizabeth Spiers
Elizabeth Spiers
February 2011 To whom it may concern: I am glad to write a letter of support for Chad Metcalf. He would be a valuable asset in whatever career he is seeking. Chad worked at the American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB), a national advocacy organization of, by and for people who have all types and degrees of combined vision and hearing losses from 2006 to 2010. In this position, he was responsible for recruiting individuals and businesses to become members of AADB. He served as a graphic designer for our publications, including our magazine, The Deaf-Blind American, and our brochures and informational materials. He also took on additional responsibilities, including fundraising for our organization. I have worked as Chad’s supervisor from 2007 to 2010. Through the years, Chad has demonstrated a great work ethic. He is full of fresh ideas, is a problem-solver, and is always willing to take on additional responsibilities to help our organization. He is professional, works well independently and as part of a team, relates well with people, and has a great sense of humor. Chad would be a great asset to your organization. Please let me know if I can provide any further assistance or information. I can be reached at etspiers@aol.com Sincerely, Elizabeth Spiers Elizabeth Spiers
Elizabeth Spiers
February 2011 To whom it may concern: I am glad to write a letter of support for Chad Metcalf. He would be a valuable asset in whatever career he is seeking. Chad worked at the American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB), a national advocacy organization of, by and for people who have all types and degrees of combined vision and hearing losses from 2006 to 2010. In this position, he was responsible for recruiting individuals and businesses to become members of AADB. He served as a graphic designer for our publications, including our magazine, The Deaf-Blind American, and our brochures and informational materials. He also took on additional responsibilities, including fundraising for our organization. I have worked as Chad’s supervisor from 2007 to 2010. Through the years, Chad has demonstrated a great work ethic. He is full of fresh ideas, is a problem-solver, and is always willing to take on additional responsibilities to help our organization. He is professional, works well independently and as part of a team, relates well with people, and has a great sense of humor. Chad would be a great asset to your organization. Please let me know if I can provide any further assistance or information. I can be reached at etspiers@aol.com Sincerely, Elizabeth Spiers Elizabeth Spiers
Experience
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Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Services Coordinator
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Jul 2021 - Present
I got promoted to be Regional Services Coordinator and I oversee the daily functions, operations and activities in American Samoa, Arizona, California, Hawaii, the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and Nevada. In additional, I supervise two DeafBlind Specialists and the California Community Services Program Coordinator.
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Half-time Regional Representative & Half-time Coordinator, California Community Services Program
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Jan 2019 - Jul 2021
Half-time Regional Representative:• Collaborate with consumers, VR and services for the blind, state deaf-blind projects, and community partners to identify deaf-blind youth and adults for inclusion in the HKNC National Registry;• Facilitate the application process for individuals to HKNC for virtual services offered by the Community Services Program (CSP) team, and/or on-site assessment and/or training and facilitate coordination of transition back/follow up services to their community of choice;• Provide information, advocacy and referral to local services for individuals and their families to maximize opportunities that are accessible;• Coordinate and/or provide professional development training/resources to increase the number of qualified service providers (targeted, universal and intensive);• Offer and provide business relations and consultation services for employers to recruit, hire and retain qualified employees, develop employee retention strategies, and learn about work-site related accommodations;• Work with HKNC and community-based teams to support consumers with achieving their quality of life and employment goals;• Assist with National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP) capacity building within the region;• Support the development and provision of employment training services to VR consumers in the state of California through the services of the CA CSP team;• Manage state contract and reporting responsibilities;• Provide consultation, support, and training to/on behalf of individuals aged55+ and transition-age children, their families, and community service providers in collaboration with HKNC Senior Adult Specialist, educators, vocational rehabilitation counselors, Pre-ETS transition specialists, state deaf-blind projects, and the National Center on Deaf Blindness.Half-time Coordinator CA CSP:Ensure timelines are met and quality of reports submitted from the CSP Team are up to standard
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Associate Regional Representative
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2018
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LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistive Technology Trainer
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Jan 2015 - Dec 2018
• Responsible for assessing the skills of consumer and determine the best hardware and/or software to meet their telecommunication needs: PC or MAC computing systems, SMART phones, refreshable braille displays, note takers and/or screen magnification or speech software, noise canceling headphones, large print keyboards or other relevant hardware to ensure the recipient has full access and us to their equipment; • Provided telecommunication equipment (per the federal Deaf-Blind Telecommunication Equipment Program guidelines) and training with Deaf- Blind participants who are eligible for the Deaf-Blind Equipment Program (DBEP); • Reporting and organized documentation of client information and type of service received.
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Education
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2000 - 2005
Gallaudet University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
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