Jessica is a TVI in California and is also the resource specialist in Assistive Technology for California Transcribers and Educators for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CTEBVI). She was one of the authors of the Access Technology Evaluation Checklist For Blind and Low Vision Needs.
Formerly a TVI with public schools in Austin, currently a specialist in VI education with the Outreach Department of Texas School for the the Blind and Visually Impaired.
I am Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired, certified in PA and NJ. I am currently working as the Assistant Coordinator of Kutztown University’s Program on Visual Impairment, and the Executive Support Specialist for Out of Sight Teaching, LLC.
Michael Cantino is an educator, braille transcriber, and artist living in Portland, Oregon. He is currently serving as the BVIS Technology Professional Development Specialist for Oregon’s public schools.
Justine Carlone Rines is a speech language pathologist and worked with blind and visually impaired high school students for approximately nine years in the Secondary Program at Perkins School for the Blind. She is currently the evaluations coordinator for Perkins’ Educational Programs.
Cheryl Kamei-Hannan, Ph.D. is a Professor and researcher at California State University, Los Angeles. A leading expert in the field of visual impairment and blindness, her research agenda focuses on language, literacy, and access technology.
I am an Education Consultant and Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments for the Department of Aging and Disability Services – Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind (ADS-BESB) in Connecticut.
Dr. Kim Avila is an Assistant Professor at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. She is also a TVI and COMS.
Charlotte was the creator and manager of the Paths to Literacy website from 2010-2021. She has worked for Perkins School for the Blind in many capacities, including classroom teacher, consultant for Perkins International in Asia and Africa, Education Consultant for New England Center Deafblind Project, and Digital Projects Manager.
Lisha has been a TVI (teacher of the visually impaired) for over 25 years. She has worked in the classroom at Overbrook School for the Blind in Philadelphia. Lisha was an itinerant teacher for 18 years at the Montgomery County IU specializing in early intervention.