Hello My name is Julie Unatin and I have been a TVI/COMS with Oakland Schools in Michigan for 33 years. Almost 10 years ago I went back to school and got my graduate certificate in deaf blindness. I service students 0-26, who are VI, and DB. I have students I teach Braille with 4 days per week, and one that I am doing tactile sign with and haptics.
I love all things braille and provide braille classes through MDE-LIO on Demand for staff working with students with VI as well as my job as an =a consultant with DB central. I love evaluating, collaborating and doing alll I can to provide support to students, staff and families.
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Hi! My name is Denise and I am a TVI in Fulton County Georgia. I will be starting my 11th year as a TVI in August. I was previously a Spanish teacher and made the switch after losing my own vision.
I look forward to this program and learning from you all.
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Hello Denise
I am sure you are learning so much but more importantly, have so much to offer in your own journey with vision loss.
Hello Denise, I recognize your name from other groups. Glad to see you here. What does your caseload look like as far as students and their needs? How do you handle transportation from one school to another. Asking as a co-worker who is also blind that covers several school districts.
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Hi Sharon! I know you and your husband from a certain special school in Morristown NJ. Great to see you here!
I serve K-12 students and all levels of vision loss and impairment. I had 11 students last year and will have around 16 this year. My husband currently gets me from place to place but I have used Uber and Lyft in the past.