Professional Directory
This directory allows Teachers of the Visually Impaired, Orientation Mobility Specialists, Vision Rehabilitation Therapists, Certified Low Vision Therapists, Deaf Blind Specialists, Braille Transcribers, and Assistive Technology Specialists to list their specialization(s), certification(s), location, contact information, and whether you are available for contract work. We encourage all vision professionals in New England to add themselves to the directory so that it is as comprehensive as possible.
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Laura Merwin
MEDFORD, Massachusetts
lauramerwintviom@gmail.com
Specialization:
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Expertise (special certification or a minimum of 5 years of experience):
Multiple disabilities/Independent living skills, Social skills, Recreation and leisure
10+ years experience teaching independent living skills to blind and visually impaired adolescents at Perkins School for the Blind. Currently working as an itinerant TVI/O&M in Boston.
DOE certified in:
Massachusetts
Nancy Moulton
Biddeford, Maine
nmoulton@ccmaine.org
Specialization:
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
DOE certified in:
Maine
Heidi Munschy
Providence, Rhode Island
Hmunschy@ric.edu
Specialization:
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
DOE certified in:
Rhode Island
Heidi Munschy
Providence, Rhode Island
hmunschy@ric.edu
Specialization:
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Expertise (special certification or a minimum of 5 years of experience):
Braille
DOE certified in:
Rhode Island
Daniel Norris
Berlin, Vermont
daniel.norris@umb.edu
Specialization:
Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist
Hope Pardee
Coastal, Connecticut
Specialization:
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
DOE certified in:
Connecticut
Caroline Pitts
Covington , Kentucky
cnpi227@uky.edu
Specialization:
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
DOE certified in:
Kentucky
Lisa Pruner
Newtown, Connecticut
Specialization:
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Expertise (special certification or a minimum of 5 years of experience):
Early Childhood
Birth to five specialist with particular interest in families and early literacy.
DOE certified in:
Connecticut
Tara Pursel
Syracuse, Utah
Specialization:
Other Specialization
Expertise (special certification or a minimum of 5 years of experience):
Early Childhood
Christine Reilly
Kingston, Massachusetts
christine.reilly4@gmail.com
Specialization:
Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Deaf Blind Specialist, Assistive Technology Specialist
Expertise (special certification or a minimum of 5 years of experience):
CVI, Braille, Technology, Multiple disabilities/Independent living skills, Assessment
DOE certified in:
Massachusetts
Tammy Reisman
Arlington, Massachusetts
tammy.reisman@umb.edu
Specialization:
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Expertise (special certification or a minimum of 5 years of experience):
CVI, Braille, Assessment, Self-determination
DOE certified in:
Massachusetts
Amy Rini
Stamford, Connecticut
Specialization:
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
CT Certified K-6 teacher
Meg (Margaret) Robertson
North Reading , Massachusetts
Mobilitymeg@aol.com
Specialization:
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Expertise (special certification or a minimum of 5 years of experience):
O&M technology, Multiple disabilities/Independent living skills, Transition, Recreation and leisure, Aging, Other area of expertise
Environmental Access and Public Right of Ways issues.
KAREN ROSS
SUDBURY, Massachusetts
karen.33.ross@gmail.com
Specialization:
Other Specialization
Educational program development/administration
Rachael Sessler Trinkowsky
r.sesslertrinkowsky@umb.edu
Specialization:
Assistive Technology Specialist, Other Specialization
Expertise (special certification or a minimum of 5 years of experience):
Technology, Career education
Lynn Shortis
LEE, Massachusetts
Specialization:
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Teacher of the Visually Impaired
DOE certified in:
Massachusetts
Adriana Somma
Norwalk, Connecticut
apcarpio@yahoo.com
Specialization:
Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Assistive Technology Specialist
Expertise (special certification or a minimum of 5 years of experience):
CVI, Braille, Technology, Multiple disabilities/Independent living skills, Assessment, Career education, Social skills, Recreation and leisure, Self-determination, Other area of expertise
Spanish Speaking
DOE certified in:
Connecticut
Anne Spitz
Boston, Massachusetts
nathespitz@aol.com
Specialization:
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Expertise (special certification or a minimum of 5 years of experience):
Braille, Technology, Assessment
DOE certified in:
Massachusetts
Karen Stiles
Mansfield, Massachusetts
Specialization:
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
DOE certified in:
Massachusetts
Allison Sullivan
Derry, New Hampshire
Specialization:
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Expertise (special certification or a minimum of 5 years of experience):
Early Childhood, Technology, Multiple disabilities/Independent living skills, Social skills
DOE certified in:
Massachusetts