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Taking care of your child’s vision
CSEA members with an EBF vision plan include state government employees, Unified Court System employees, local government employees with our Silver, Gold, Platinum and Solstice Vision Plans and
eligible retirees. EBF is proud of our long-standing partnership with Davis Vision.
Here is some
great information
from Davis Vision about caring for your child’s eyes:
When a baby is born, they are only able to focus 8-10 inches
in front of them. It is only after several months that an infant gains a broader scope of vision which continues to develop throughout childhood. Read books, incorporate arts and crafts and try activities which improve hand and eye coordination to assist in developing healthy vision for your child.
A child can be taken to their first eye exam as early as 3 years old. An eye exam at this age will determine if their vision is developing correctly and also serves as a checkpoint in getting them ready for school. Routine exams following this initial checkup are extremely important because 80 percent of a child’s learning is visual and they will rarely report vision problems. Take notice if your child is often squinting and blinking as it could be a sign that something is wrong with their vision.
If your child is in need of glasses, find something strong and resilient like a metal or plastic frame. Polycarbonate lenses are a great choice for their durability, light
weight and scratch resistance. Also, keep your child’s comfort in mind. Ask the optometrist or eye care professional about options which include spring hinges, cable temples and adjustable nose pads.
If your local government unit (towns, villages, school districts, etc.) currently does not have vision coverage, several comprehensive and
competitive vision plan options are available from the CSEA Employee Benefit Fund to put on the table during contract negotiations. If your unit is interested in learning more, contact the local government Senior Benefits Specialist from your region.
Long Island Region
Candace Sclafani 631-462-5224 csclafani@cseaebf.org
Southern Region
Jordan Rider 845-831-1000 jrider@cseaebf.org
Capital Region
Erin Bazinet 518-782-1500, Ext. 860 ebazinet@cseaebf.org
Central Region
Gina Tralongo 518-782-1500, Ext. 800 gtralongo@cseaebf.com
Western Region
Jim Aldrich 518-782-1500, Ext. 818 jaldrich@cseaebf.org
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NYS & CSEA Partnership launches summer webinar series
CSEA members employed by New York state, local government agencies and the private sector
will have the opportunity to take webinar classes during July and August as part of the NYS & CSEA Partnership for Education and Training 2021 Summer Webinar Series. Webinars allow members the opportunity to learn from
the convenience of their office or home.
The 2021 Summer Webinar Series schedule:
• Getting Organized: Time, Tasks, and Life – July 7; 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
• Job Etiquette - July 8; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
• Microsoft Outlook 2016: Managing Contacts and Tasks - July 13; 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls for the Outdoor Worker – July 13; 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
• Dealing With Stress – July 14; 7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
• Better Team Skills – July 14; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
• Best Practices in Resume and Interviewing Preparation – July 15; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
• Designing Dynamic Presentations – July 20; 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
• Writing Effectively – July 21; 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
• Problem Solving: A Six Step Process - July 21; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
• Professionalism in the Digital Age – July 22; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
• Take Control of Your Time –
July 26; 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
• Professional Email That
Gets Results - July 27;
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
• Introduction to Critical
Thinking - July 28; 10 a.m. – 11
a.m.
• Communicating With
Confidence – July 28; 3 p.m. – 4
p.m.
• Get More Done With Keyboard
Shortcuts – July 29; 1 p.m. - 2
p.m.
• Avoiding Common Punctuation
and Grammar Mistakes – Aug.
3; 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
• Merit System: Examinations
and Eligible Lists – Aug. 4; 10
a.m. – 11 a.m.
• Using the Tuition Benefits
Program – Aug. 5; 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
To participate in a webinar, members need access to a phone, computer and Internet connection. Participants access a website to see the instructor’s computer screen and participate in the training using a telephone.
For more information
A web catalog of the 2021 Summer Webinar Series is available on the Partnership’s website at www.nyscseapartnership.org.
The catalog contains webinar descriptions and an application form that can be downloaded and printed. Members may also register for webinars through the Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS).
For more information about the 2021 Summer Webinar Series, call 518-486-7814 or, for areas outside the Capital Region, call 1-800- 253-4332, or email at learning@ nyscseapartnership.org.
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