I am the parent of Dexter Ward, who has bilateral congenital glaucoma. When Dexter was three months we learned that he had congenital glaucoma. He had his first surgery when he was three months old and started wearing glasses at 18 months old.
Calleen is a paraprofessional with East County SELPA in San Diego, California.
I am a teacher of the visually impaired and a COMS (Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist). I have the pleasure of working with students of all ages and all abilities. My passion is teaching braille and adapting materials and books to make them accessible to my students.
Sozer Vurgun is a teacher in Turkey. His contact information and resume follow below. Reklam Soyad: Sözer VURGUN.
Karen is a Teacher of the Visually Impaired in Springfield, Illinois.
I am a single mother of five, living in Texas, along with two grandpuppies and two grandpiggies (guinea pigs). I am totally blind, due to a battle with Retinoblastoma, and enjoy homeschooling with my family.
Janice Milusich is a children’s author and a teacher for the visually impaired, presently workingwith preschool students. She has an M.S. in Education for the Visually Impaired/Blind fromHunter. Her children and her students’ experiences have often been the inspiration for herwriting.
Jonathan Hooper is a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) based in New York City, where he has worked for over a decade supporting learners of all ages, including Braille readers, students with CVI, and learners with complex needs – including those with dual sensory loss.
My name is Sophia Pea, and I am a Special Education Teacher currently pursuing a degree in Deaf Education. Four years ago, I had the opportunity to work with a student who is Deafblind, which inspired me to learn braille and various techniques to support individuals’ unique needs.
Dr. Phil Hatlen was the Superintendent at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) in Austin. He served in this position for 17 years, developing collaborative partnerships among TSBVI, Stephen F.