Blueprint for Seamless Services: Repairing the Foundation of Vision Rehabilitation-

Through a nationwide survey, a review of research, and observations of private, state, and federal services, the presenter discovered systemic "cracks" in the foundation of vision rehabilitation service delivery (assessment, intervention, and outcomes.) This presentation offers a "blueprint" for repairing these "cracks" and creating seamless services across all systems.   

Lynda Jones

Moderator:  Dina Rosenbaum

Spreading the Word About Our Profession -

To those who need our services, our professions (RT, O&M, and TVI) are well-kept secrets. How can we better educate the public about our services? Recruiting and marketing are everyone's responsibility due to the critical national shortage of professionals in our fields. How can we recruit newcomers more effectively?    

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Improving the School Improvement Cycle: Using the Process to Improve the Product

For "school improvement" plans to achieve the desired results, they need to evolve from an unbiased analysis of the status quo, a clear understanding of legal requirements and best educational practice, involvement of all stakeholders, and administrative leadership.   

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Marjorie Kaiser, Ed.D., Aberdeen, SD

Moderator: Joe Catavero

Five Key Considerations in Translating Standardized Tests for Braille Readers: Examples and Solutions from the Development of the Woodcock-Johnson III Tests of Achievement - Braille Adaptation

Educators who assess the academic achievement of Braille readers should be aware of the problems inherent in translating standardized tests into Braille so as to avoid them. This presentation describes five key problems and their solutions, using examples based on the new Woodcock-Johnson III Tests of Achievement - Braille Adaptation.

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Lynne Jaffe, Ph.D., Tucson, AZ

National Agenda Past and Present: How to Make it Work for You

This session will present a detailed historical prospective of the National Agenda from its
inception up to present time. In addition, participants will learn about the national projects that were
developed as part of the National Agenda and what are state and local models in which to replicate.

Karen Blankenship, Ph.D., Nashville, TN, Phil Hatlen, Ph.D., Shoreline, WA

Moderator:  Elizabeth Eagan Satter

The Journey to Improved Student Outcomes

This session will provide participants with the theoretical underpinnings and resources for

program and service effectiveness. In addition, a national array of approaches, tools, and comparison

data will be shared with participants via panel discussion. This session is appropriate for both teachers

and administrators.

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Nancy Toelle, M.S., Austin, TX, Karen Blankenship, Ph.D., Nashville, TN

Needs Assessment in Rural and Urban Strategies and Challenges for addressing differences in service delivery, organizational structure and demographic composition

A statewide assessment of rehabilitation needs of consumers is often conducted to determine program strengths and service delivery improvements for consumers and agency personnel. Agencies serving persons who are blind/visually impaired often experience unique challenges in rural and urban areas.  This presentation offers strategies for needs assessments in these areas.

William Sansing, M.S., Mississippi State, MS,  Adele Crudden, Ph.D., Starkville, MS

Moderator: Elton Moore

Evaluation for Services in a Blindness Organization: Contributing to Continuous Quality Improvement from the Inside

This session will provide a synopsis of the quality improvement and evaluation of services journey experienced by CNIB over the past five years. We will focus on lessons learned from our attempts to increase the organization's capacity to evaluate its services and to cultivate a sprit of continuous learning.

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Bliljana Zuvela, Toronto, ON, Canada

Administration Division Education Session
Please join us as we hold a roundtable discussion on hot topics with rehabilitation counseling, employment service and the BEP Program. We will also discuss and initiate strategic planning for the division and induct the new 2010-2012 division officers

Laura Brown, Chair, Annisio Corriea, Chair Elect

2010 Data Releases and New Methods for Demographic Analyzes of Population and Prevalence Data of Visual Impairment and Other Disabilities for Service Agencies, Administrators, Program Planners, and Researchers

The 2000 Census expanded disability questions; however, limitations restricted planners and researchers ability to estimate needed services and/or programs. In 2008, the Census Bureau included separate vision and hearing loss questions in the American Community Survey. This presentation explains this data and how it can assist program planners and researchers

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William Sansing, M.S., Mississippi State, MS