Joe Dlugo is a TSVI, COMS, and Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist (CATIS) at the Washington State School for the Blind. Joe is also the Vision Grant Program Mentor for Washington Sensory Disabilities Services. Always at the forefront of technology in the field of blind, low vision, and deafblind education, he brings us an introduction to ChatGPT and potential implications for our work.  Perkins School for the Blind recently published an article by Joe on this same topic:https://www.perkins.org/resource/generative-artificial-intelligence-impacts-on-professionals-in-the-field-of-educating-students-with-blindness-and-low-vision/

Joe Dlugo is a TSVI, COMS, and Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist (CATIS) at the Washington State School for the Blind. Joe is also the Vision Grant Program Mentor for Washington Sensory Disabilities Services. Always at the forefront of technology in the field of blind, low vision, and deafblind education, he brings us an introduction to ChatGPT and potential implications for our work.    Perkins School for the Blind recently published an article by Joe on this same topic: <a href="https://www.perkins.org/resource/generative-artificial-intelligence-impacts-on-professionals-in-the-field-of-educating-students-with-blindness-and-low-vision/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.perkins.org/resource/generative-artificial-intelligence-impacts-on-professionals-in-the-field-of-educating-students-with-blindness-and-low-vision/</a>

ChatGPT

Cody Laplante

Cody Laplante is an itinerant TSVI in Maryland and co-founder of "eye.t". He aims to create curriculum and professional development rolled into one for busy teachers of students with visual impairment with an emphasis on technology. You can currently find information regarding screen reader instruction on his website and tech tips on his youtube channel.  For more information on eye.t be sure to visit them on YouTube at and the eye.t website.

Cody Laplante is an itinerant TSVI in Maryland and co-founder of "eye.t". He aims to create curriculum and professional development rolled into one for busy teachers of students with visual impairment with an emphasis on technology. You can currently find information regarding screen reader instruction on his website and tech tips on his youtube channel.    For more information on eye.t be sure to visit them on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@eyetvision" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> at and the <a href="https://eyetvision.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eye.t website</a>.

Cody Laplante - eye.t

Neva Fairchild is here to tell us all about the American Foundation for the Blind, and what kind of opportunities its Blind Leaders Development Program can offer.   For more information: https://www.afb.org/blind-leaders

Neva Fairchild is here to tell us all about the American Foundation for the Blind, and what kind of opportunities its Blind Leaders Development Program can offer. For more information: <a href="https://www.afb.org/blind-leaders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.afb.org/blind-leaders</a>

Blind Leadership

Being a parent is hard enough, and being a parent to an individual with dual sensory loss presents a whole new set of challenges. Luckily, several groups have been created to help families of individuals with dual sensory loss get support as well as advocate for their loved one. Jacqueline Izaguirre and Melanie Knapp join us to talk about The National Family Association for Deaf-Blind (NFADB) and The Deaf-Blind Multihandicapped Association of Texas (DBMAT) and how they have helped them support and advocate for their loved ones with dual sensory loss.    For more information on NFADB, DBMAT, and the Cogswell-Macy Act please use the following links: NFADB: https://www.nfadb.org/ DBMAT: https://dbmat-tx.org/ Cogswell-Macy Act: https://cogswellmacyact.org/   Please feel free to contact Jacqueline or Melanie if you have more questions about NFADB or DBMAT.  Jacqueline Izaguirre: jacqueline@nfadb.org Melanie Knapp: melanie@nfadb.org

Being a parent is hard enough, and being a parent to an individual with dual sensory loss presents a whole new set of challenges. Luckily, several groups have been created to help families of individuals with dual sensory loss get support as well as advocate for their loved one. Jacqueline Izaguirre and Melanie Knapp join us to talk about The National Family Association for Deaf-Blind (NFADB) and The Deaf-Blind Multihandicapped Association of Texas (DBMAT) and how they have helped them support and advocate for their loved ones with dual sensory loss.  For more information on NFADB, DBMAT, and the Cogswell-Macy Act please use the following links: NFADB: <a href="https://www.nfadb.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nfadb.org/</a> DBMAT: <a href="https://dbmat-tx.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://dbmat-tx.org/</a> Cogswell-Macy Act: <a href="https://cogswellmacyact.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cogswellmacyact.org/</a> Please feel free to contact Jacqueline or Melanie if you have more questions about NFADB or DBMAT.  Jacqueline Izaguirre: <a href="mailto:jacqueline@nfadb.org">jacqueline@nfadb.org</a> Melanie Knapp: <a href="mailto:melanie@nfadb.org">melanie@nfadb.org</a>

NFADB

The “Benefits of Audio Description in Education,” or BADIE contest is an opportunity for students to find something of interest to them and share their opinion of the description. Susan Glass, Tabitha Kenlon, and Jason Stark join us from the American Council of the Blind’s Audio Description Project and the Described and Captioned Media Program to give us all the details.   For more info about the contest: badiecontest.org

The “Benefits of Audio Description in Education,” or BADIE contest is an opportunity for students to find something of interest to them and share their opinion of the description. Susan Glass, Tabitha Kenlon, and Jason Stark join us from the American Council of the Blind’s Audio Description Project and the Described and Captioned Media Program to give us all the details. For more info about the contest: <a href="http://badiecontest.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">badiecontest.org</a>

BADIE

Craig Edgley

Our students always benefit from mentors and teachers who can identify with their disability so it's great to have Craig Edgley from TSBVI join us. Losing sight at a young age Craig has earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree so he's well aware of how to navigate the needs of blind and visually impaired students in an educational environment. We're so happy to have him here to share his experience and expertise. 

Our students always benefit from mentors and teachers who can identify with their disability so it's great to have Craig Edgley from TSBVI join us. Losing sight at a young age Craig has earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree so he's well aware of how to navigate the needs of blind and visually impaired students in an educational environment. We're so happy to have him here to share his experience and expertise.

Craig Edgley - TSBVI

Greg Stilson, Karen Anderson and Peter Tucic give us the inside scoop about the Monarch. This innovative tactile device aims to modernize and advance the ways we can access braille and tactile graphics. For more info from the American Printing House visit:https://www.aph.org/the-ebrf-revolution/ https://www.aph.org/dtd-fact-sheet/ Karen Anderson's Article: https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/fr/fr41/4/fr410414.htm

Greg Stilson, Karen Anderson and Peter Tucic give us the inside scoop about the Monarch. This innovative tactile device aims to modernize and advance the ways we can access braille and tactile graphics.   For more info from the American Printing House visit: <a href="https://www.aph.org/the-ebrf-revolution/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.aph.org/the-ebrf-revolution/</a> <a href="https://www.aph.org/dtd-fact-sheet/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.aph.org/dtd-fact-sheet/</a>   Karen Anderson's Article:  <a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/fr/fr41/4/fr410414.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/fr/fr41/4/fr410414.htm</a>

The Monarch

Peggy Garrett

While the population of blind and visually impaired people is comparatively small, the resources available are quite large. One of those resources is the American Council of the Blind of Texas. Joining us is Peggy Garrett, Immediate Past President – Constitution &amp; Bylaws Chair of ACBT, to tell us about what ACB does and how they can help people who are blind and visually impaired reach their goals.  For more information on services and how to get in touch with American Council of the Blind of Texas visit their website at https://acbtexas.org/

While the population of blind and visually impaired people is comparatively small, the resources available are quite large. One of those resources is the American Council of the Blind of Texas. Joining us is Peggy Garrett, Immediate Past President – Constitution &amp; Bylaws Chair of ACBT, to tell us about what ACB does and how they can help people who are blind and visually impaired reach their goals.  For more information on services and how to get in touch with American Council of the Blind of Texas visit their website at <a href="https://acbtexas.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://acbtexas.org/</a>

Peggy Garrett - American Council of the Blind of Texas

Peggy Chong

Peggy Chong, AKA The Blind History Lady, has taken it upon herself to document and explore lesser known historical figures who are blind. Today’s episode primarily focuses on Don Mahoney, however this is just the tip of the iceberg of knowledge that Peggy has accumulated over her impressive career. Check out: https://theblindhistorylady.com/ to find out more. Email: theblindhistorylady@gmail.com to join the monthly email list!

Peggy Chong, AKA The Blind History Lady, has taken it upon herself to document and explore lesser known historical figures who are blind. Today’s episode primarily focuses on Don Mahoney, however this is just the tip of the iceberg of knowledge that Peggy has accumulated over her impressive career. Check out: <a href="https://theblindhistorylady.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theblindhistorylady.com/</a> to find out more. Email: <a href="mailto:theblindhistorylady@gmail.com">theblindhistorylady@gmail.com</a> to join the monthly email list!

The Blind History Lady (Peggy Chong)

One of the biggest hurdles in teaching students with visual impairments is creating accessible learning environments for STEM and many software applications that are minimally accessible, like video and audio editing. Joining the podcast this week are Chris Correll and Sue O'Brien who are pioneering new curriculums in our TSBVI MakerSpace and Rosa M. Gonzales Center for Broadcast Communication to help bridge these gaps in learning.  Programming note: we will be on a break for the holiday and will return with another episode January 15th. 

One of the biggest hurdles in teaching students with visual impairments is creating accessible learning environments for STEM and many software applications that are minimally accessible, like video and audio editing. Joining the podcast this week are Chris Correll and Sue O'Brien who are pioneering new curriculums in our TSBVI MakerSpace and Rosa M. Gonzales Center for Broadcast Communication to help bridge these gaps in learning.  Programming note: we will be on a break for the holiday and will return with another episode January 15th.

TSBVI MakerSpace and Broadcast Studio

Interesting insights from the Outreach Team at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Looking forward to more interviews. Outreach is sorely needed in the VI field. Thanks for creating this!

More please!

THANK YOU for initiating these Podcasts Emily. Cyral Miller has so much to share with us all. Right now I am looking into the other organizations mentioned that support families of children with visual impairments besides TAPVI (whom we are already very familiar with). Looking forward to future Podcasts. Glad you have joined the TSBVI Team!

A Sense of Texas

Evan Hearn

Evan Hearn, a University of Texas at Austin journalism student, drives by the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and gets curious. It eventually leads to him creating his own podcast episode- spotlighting two of TSBVI's multi-talented students and the school's music education programs- which serves as the main course for our pre-holidays entry. We also invited Evan into the studio to tell his story about discovering and investigating the work TSBVI does and the students it benefits. As we wind into the holidays, this is a nice reminder that outreach happens all the time, even when we least expect it.  From the entire Sense of Texas team, we hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday season!

Evan Hearn, a University of Texas at Austin journalism student, drives by the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and gets curious. It eventually leads to him creating his own podcast episode- spotlighting two of TSBVI's multi-talented students and the school's music education programs- which serves as the main course for our pre-holidays entry. We also invited Evan into the studio to tell his story about discovering and investigating the work TSBVI does and the students it benefits. As we wind into the holidays, this is a nice reminder that outreach happens all the time, even when we least expect it.  From the entire Sense of Texas team, we hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday season!

Evan Hearn - An Outside Perspective

Matt Schultz

Matt Schultz from TSBVI Outreach joins the podcast to discuss interaction and the importance of building relationships and creating space for communication initiated by our students. Edgenie Bellah chimes in as our expert at the end to focus on the family perspective and the important, irreplaceable role they play in their child's life.

Matt Schultz from TSBVI Outreach joins the podcast to discuss interaction and the importance of building relationships and creating space for communication initiated by our students. Edgenie Bellah chimes in as our expert at the end to focus on the family perspective and the important, irreplaceable role they play in their child's life.

Matt Schultz - Interaction

Craig Meador

One of the greatest resources for students who are blind or have visual impairment and those that teach them has been in operation since Congress mandated it before the Civil War.  Dr. Craig Meador is the new president of the organization and is in the process of implementing new strategies and attitudes that will help APH reach those who need its services well into its next century of service. 

One of the greatest resources for students who are blind or have visual impairment and those that teach them has been in operation since Congress mandated it before the Civil War.  Dr. Craig Meador is the new president of the organization and is in the process of implementing new strategies and attitudes that will help APH reach those who need its services well into its next century of service.

Dr. Craig Meador - American Printing House for the Blind

Vivecca Hartman

Being a parent of a DeafBlind child can be challenging so having the opportunity to communicate and learn from other parents in a similar situation can make all the difference for your child. This week on the podcast Vivecca Hartman, president of DBMAT (the DeafBlind Multi-Handicap Association of Texas), joins us to explain the goals of DBMAT as well as discuss how the organization helped her family. 

Being a parent of a DeafBlind child can be challenging so having the opportunity to communicate and learn from other parents in a similar situation can make all the difference for your child. This week on the podcast Vivecca Hartman, president of DBMAT (the DeafBlind Multi-Handicap Association of Texas), joins us to explain the goals of DBMAT as well as discuss how the organization helped her family.

Vivecca Hartman - DBMAT

John Ravenscroft

Dr. John Ravenscroft brings our first international perspective to the podcast to discuss brain based visual impairment (CVI, NIVI) as well as how proper research is helping practitioners in the field achieve better results for our kids. Sara Kitchen from TSBVI Outreach also joins us to show how TVI's and the Texas Sensory Support Network are helping kids with CVI right here at home.

Dr. John Ravenscroft brings our first international perspective to the podcast to discuss brain based visual impairment (CVI, NIVI) as well as how proper research is helping practitioners in the field achieve better results for our kids. Sara Kitchen from TSBVI Outreach also joins us to show how TVI's and the Texas Sensory Support Network are helping kids with CVI right here at home.

John Ravenscroft - CVI

Cindy Bachofer

Perhaps one of the most overlooked and least understood members of the blind population, low vision students face particular challenges as they navigate their lives.  Dr. Bachofer, part of the TSBVI Outreach staff, has dedicated her life and education to the field, as well as being a person with low vision herself.  Join Emily as she and Cindy take a deep dive into this fascinating subject.  Our expert for this episode is TSBVI student Rey Garza, who will give us a peek into his life and accommodations and will offer some advice to teachers with low vision students.

Perhaps one of the most overlooked and least understood members of the blind population, low vision students face particular challenges as they navigate their lives.  Dr. Bachofer, part of the TSBVI Outreach staff, has dedicated her life and education to the field, as well as being a person with low vision herself.  Join Emily as she and Cindy take a deep dive into this fascinating subject.  Our expert for this episode is TSBVI student Rey Garza, who will give us a peek into his life and accommodations and will offer some advice to teachers with low vision students.

Dr. Cindy Bachofer - Low Vision Students

Andrew Cohen

With the new school year not quite here but rapidly approaching we bring you another summer episode. Today we hear from George Stern and Andrew Cohen, two DeafBlind individuals who presented at the Texas DeafBlind Symposium in 2017. George discussed the importance of activity in his growth as a person who is DeafBlind and how we as educators can use activity to help our students feel involved both in and out of the classroom. Andrew brings to us information about the DeafBlind Camp of Texas. If you'd like to learn more about the DeafBlind Camp of Texas please visit their website at https://www.dbctx.org/

With the new school year not quite here but rapidly approaching we bring you another summer episode. Today we hear from George Stern and Andrew Cohen, two DeafBlind individuals who presented at the Texas DeafBlind Symposium in 2017. George discussed the importance of activity in his growth as a person who is DeafBlind and how we as educators can use activity to help our students feel involved both in and out of the classroom. Andrew brings to us information about the DeafBlind Camp of Texas. If you'd like to learn more about the DeafBlind Camp of Texas please visit their website at <a href="https://www.dbctx.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dbctx.org/</a>

Summer Episode: George Stern & Andrew Cohen at Texas DeafBlind Symposium 2017

Jim Meehan

As we all know there are many obstacles standing in the way of employment for people who are blind and visually impaired. Jim Meehan, President and CEO of the Austin Lighthouse, is here to tell us how the Austin Lighthouse is breaking down some of those barriers and providing employment opportunities as well as a variety of other services for the visually impaired community in the Austin area. TSBVI transition expert Carlotta Binns also joins us to share her opinions about employment and some of her insights from touring one of Jim's facilities. 

As we all know there are many obstacles standing in the way of employment for people who are blind and visually impaired. Jim Meehan, President and CEO of the Austin Lighthouse, is here to tell us how the Austin Lighthouse is breaking down some of those barriers and providing employment opportunities as well as a variety of other services for the visually impaired community in the Austin area. TSBVI transition expert Carlotta Binns also joins us to share her opinions about employment and some of her insights from touring one of Jim's facilities.

Jim Meehan - Austin Lighthouse

Michael Clinkscales

Schools for the blind are often responsible for more than sheer academics.  We are responsible for the whole student; helping them navigate the world as well as textbooks.  TSBVI Social Worker (and 27-year veteran of blind education) Michael Clinkscales joins Emily for a wide-ranging conversation on what brought a college student intent on teaching to taking on social work for a school for the blind, the challenges and rewards of the work, and some energizing new teaching methods on the horizon.  TSBVI Instructor John Rose joins us for the expert segment to discuss one of those new methods: the Unhushed Curriculum.

Schools for the blind are often responsible for more than sheer academics.  We are responsible for the whole student; helping them navigate the world as well as textbooks.  TSBVI Social Worker (and 27-year veteran of blind education) Michael Clinkscales joins Emily for a wide-ranging conversation on what brought a college student intent on teaching to taking on social work for a school for the blind, the challenges and rewards of the work, and some energizing new teaching methods on the horizon.  TSBVI Instructor John Rose joins us for the expert segment to discuss one of those new methods: the Unhushed Curriculum.

Michael Clinkscales - Student Health & Well Being

Nancy Toelle

The on-the-go lifestyle of an itinerant teacher is a large reason behind the creation of this podcast. In this episode we learn about Quality Programs for the Visually Impaired (QPVI). A program review process created by Nancy Toelle to ultimately improve student outcomes. This is an episode you won't want to miss, and besides, you probably need something to listen to on the way to your next school. 

The on-the-go lifestyle of an itinerant teacher is a large reason behind the creation of this podcast. In this episode we learn about Quality Programs for the Visually Impaired (QPVI). A program review process created by Nancy Toelle to ultimately improve student outcomes. This is an episode you won't want to miss, and besides, you probably need something to listen to on the way to your next school.

Nancy Toelle - QPVI

Norma Crosby

The National Federation of the Blind is one of the best known entities in blind services nationwide.  But as with many things we think we know, there's always so much more to learn about a subject.  Norma Crosby, the president of the NFB of Texas, joins Emily to discuss the many things the organization has cooking and to talk about living the life she wants.  Afterwards Emily speaks to a TSBVI student about navigating services on the ground level. To contact organizations mentioned in this episode: National Federation of the Blind of Texas https://www.nfbtx.org/ (281) 968-7733 BELL Academy Info: https://www.nfbtx.org/programs-summer-programs.php  National Organization of Parents of Blind Children https://www.nopbc.org/ Texas Parents of Blind Children http://www.tpobc.org/ 

The National Federation of the Blind is one of the best known entities in blind services nationwide.  But as with many things we think we know, there's always so much more to learn about a subject.  Norma Crosby, the president of the NFB of Texas, joins Emily to discuss the many things the organization has cooking and to talk about living the life she wants.  Afterwards Emily speaks to a TSBVI student about navigating services on the ground level. To contact organizations mentioned in this episode: National Federation of the Blind of Texas <a href="https://www.nfbtx.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nfbtx.org/</a> (281) 968-7733 BELL Academy Info: <a href="https://www.nfbtx.org/programs-summer-programs.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nfbtx.org/programs-summer-programs.php</a> National Organization of Parents of Blind Children <a href="https://www.nopbc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nopbc.org/</a> Texas Parents of Blind Children <a href="http://www.tpobc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.tpobc.org/</a>

Norma Crosby - NFB

Sergio Oliva

Join us on our first over-the-phone guest interview as Sergio Oliva, Associate Vice President of The Braille Institute's National and Youth Programs, joins Emily for a discussion of the programs the Institute promotes to aid blind students and digs into the heart-warming reasons and results of the annual Braille Challenge.  Emily is then joined by a resident expert TSBVI student to give a kid-level report on the Challenge. brailleinstitute.org 1-800-BRAILLE

Join us on our first over-the-phone guest interview as Sergio Oliva, Associate Vice President of The Braille Institute's National and Youth Programs, joins Emily for a discussion of the programs the Institute promotes to aid blind students and digs into the heart-warming reasons and results of the annual Braille Challenge.  Emily is then joined by a resident expert TSBVI student to give a kid-level report on the Challenge. <a href="http://brailleinstitute.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">brailleinstitute.org</a> 1-800-BRAILLE

Sergio Oliva - The Braille Institute

Lou Tutt

Formed in 1984 AERBVI (Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired), more commonly known as AER, is THE professional organization for educators and rehabilitation counselors who work with individuals who are blind and visually impaired. Recently retired AER Executive Director Lou Tutt joins the podcast with newly elected AER President, our very own Emily Coleman, to discuss how AER helps professionals in the field of blindness and how we as professionals can find new leaders who will keep blindness education and rehabilitation moving forward for years to come.

Lou Tutt - AER

The curriculum is the backbone of every successful classroom especially when teaching blind and visually impaired students. Debra Sewell, head of the Curriculum department at TSBVI, joins the podcast to discuss upcoming releases, bestsellers, and some hidden gems you may not know about, including a great collaboration with Chris Montgomery and Matt Schultz from the Outreach Department for students with DeafBlindness. 

The curriculum is the backbone of every successful classroom especially when teaching blind and visually impaired students. Debra Sewell, head of the Curriculum department at TSBVI, joins the podcast to discuss upcoming releases, bestsellers, and some hidden gems you may not know about, including a great collaboration with Chris Montgomery and Matt Schultz from the Outreach Department for students with DeafBlindness.

Debra Sewell - TSBVI Curriculum

Before Emily transitioned from outreach director to superintendent, she attended the 2019 COSB Outreach Forum, which brings together professionals from all over the country to discuss the current state and future of outreach in blind education.  She rounded up eight of her colleagues to join her in this roundtable discussion of the challenges and joys of the job.  Joining Emily are: Adrian Amandi, California School for the Blind Tanya Armstrong, Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired Julie Johnson, New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Pam Parker, Washington State School for the Blind/Washington State Sensory Disability Services Tiffany Sanders, Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Dawn Soto, Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired Brandon Watts, Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind Cindy Williams, North Dakota Vision Services School for the Blind

Before Emily transitioned from outreach director to superintendent, she attended the 2019 COSB Outreach Forum, which brings together professionals from all over the country to discuss the current state and future of outreach in blind education.  She rounded up eight of her colleagues to join her in this roundtable discussion of the challenges and joys of the job.  Joining Emily are: Adrian Amandi, <a href="https://www.csb-cde.ca.gov/outreach/programoverview/index.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">California School for the Blind</a> Tanya Armstrong, <a href="http://www.ncecbvi.org/outreach/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired</a> Julie Johnson, <a href="http://nmsbvi.k12.nm.us/statewide.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired</a> Pam Parker, <a href="https://www.wssb.wa.gov/welcome-to-wssb/services/outreach/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Washington State School for the Blind</a>/<a href="https://www.wsdsonline.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Washington State Sensory Disability Services</a> Tiffany Sanders, <a href="https://www.in.gov/isbvi/2407.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired</a> Dawn Soto, <a href="https://www.wcbvi.k12.wi.us/outreach/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired</a> Brandon Watts, <a href="https://www.usdb.org/programs/blind-visually-impaired/outreach-for-blind-or-vision-impaired/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind</a> Cindy Williams, <a href="https://www.ndvisionservices.com/programs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">North Dakota Vision Services School for the Blind</a>

2019 Outreach Forum Roundtable

As we move from the hustle and bustle of the school year into the summer time we will be taking a break from our regular format to bring you some special episodes. Emily came to us from Washington state and was the keynote speaker at the Pacific Northwest AER Conference in March this year. So grab your chaise lounge and enjoy excerpts from the address from our own Emily Coleman. 

As we move from the hustle and bustle of the school year into the summer time we will be taking a break from our regular format to bring you some special episodes. Emily came to us from Washington state and was the keynote speaker at the Pacific Northwest AER Conference in March this year. So grab your chaise lounge and enjoy excerpts from the address from our own Emily Coleman.

Summer Episode: Emily's Keynote Address

A Sense of Texas began as a way for TSBVI's new Outreach Director to learn more about her new home and position.  Now a plot twist has changed the game going forward.  Join us as Guest Host and TSBVI Board Member Michael Garrett sits down to discuss the future with the school's new superintendent, Ms. Emily Coleman.

A Sense of Texas began as a way for TSBVI's new Outreach Director to learn more about her new home and position.  Now a plot twist has changed the game going forward.  Join us as Guest Host and TSBVI Board Member Michael Garrett sits down to discuss the future with the school's new superintendent, Ms. Emily Coleman.

TSBVI's New Superintendent

David Wiley

Very little is more critical than finding the route our students can use to move from the world of learning to the world of doing.  Helping them discover the ways and means of how they will spend the rest of their lives is a singular and all-important task.  TSBVI Outreach's David Wiley joins Emily to discuss what he's learned in over 30 years in the field and shares an exercise many have found helpful in focusing the work of getting a child from student to productive member of society.  Afterwards, Emily talks to Gabby and Robbie Caldwell- a TSBVI student and parent, respectively- about looking to the future and matching interests to goals.

Very little is more critical than finding the route our students can use to move from the world of learning to the world of doing.  Helping them discover the ways and means of how they will spend the rest of their lives is a singular and all-important task.  TSBVI Outreach's David Wiley joins Emily to discuss what he's learned in over 30 years in the field and shares an exercise many have found helpful in focusing the work of getting a child from student to productive member of society.  Afterwards, Emily talks to Gabby and Robbie Caldwell- a TSBVI student and parent, respectively- about looking to the future and matching interests to goals.

David Wiley - Transitions

Chris Montgomery

Many difficulties arise when teaching a student who is hard of hearing or who has a visual impairment. When you combine the two it brings up a whole new set of challenges that not many of us are trained to deal with. Chris Montgomery, DeafBlind Consultant from TSBVI Outreach, joins us today to discuss how the Teacher of Students who are DeafBlind (TDB) Pilot program could help create more positive outcomes for individuals who are DeafBlind in your classroom and beyond. 

Many difficulties arise when teaching a student who is hard of hearing or who has a visual impairment. When you combine the two it brings up a whole new set of challenges that not many of us are trained to deal with. Chris Montgomery, DeafBlind Consultant from TSBVI Outreach, joins us today to discuss how the Teacher of Students who are DeafBlind (TDB) Pilot program could help create more positive outcomes for individuals who are DeafBlind in your classroom and beyond.

Chris Montgomery - TDB Pilot

Sara Merritt

Often times our visually impaired and DeafBlind students just need the slightest little push to lead them to success in their home districts. Sara Merritt and Kathi Garza join the podcast this week to describe how Short Term Programs at TSBVI can provide the skills and confidence to help students in the home, classroom, and in everyday life. 

Often times our visually impaired and DeafBlind students just need the slightest little push to lead them to success in their home districts. Sara Merritt and Kathi Garza join the podcast this week to describe how Short Term Programs at TSBVI can provide the skills and confidence to help students in the home, classroom, and in everyday life.

Sara Merritt - Short Term Programs

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