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Project

Rhode Island Vision Education and Services Program

Center:

RI-The Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2023

Contact Information:

Amy Grattan
[email protected]
401-456-4739

Project Description:

The Special Legislative Commission documented that a large number of children who are blind or visually impaired were unserved or underserved. The Rhode Island Vision Education and Services Program was established at the Sherlock Center to serve these children. RIVESP's activities include: (1) providing vision education and services to children through an itinerant teacher model; (2) providing orientation and mobility services; (3) creating standards for quality services; (4) measuring the outcomes achieved by children with visual impairment; and (5) collaborating with other organizations to develop a comprehensive network of services and supports.

Keyword(s):

Vision Education and Vision Services

Core Function(s):

Training Trainees, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Other - Assistive Technology

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State