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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Julia Burrs

Waltham, Massachusetts
Specialization:
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Julian Chambliss

East Lansing, Michigan
Specialization:
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Expertise (special certification or a minimum of 5 years of experience):
Technology
DOE certified in:
Michigan

Olivia Charland

Hubbardston, Massachusetts
Specialization:
Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Jeanine Chiappetta

North Haven, Connecticut
Specialization:
Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Lori Cole

Little Rock, Arkansas
Specialization:
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Expertise (special certification or a minimum of 5 years of experience):
Early Childhood, Braille, Technology, Assessment
DOE certified in:
Arkansas

Kelly Coleman

Omaha, Nebraska
Specialization:
Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist

Kirsten Connelly

Burlington, Vermont
Specialization:
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Deaf Blind Specialist
DOE certified in:
Vermont

Lelia Couzyn

Barrington, Rhode Island
Specialization:
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Expertise (special certification or a minimum of 5 years of experience):
Early Childhood, Multiple disabilities/Independent living skills, Aging
Dual Sensory Impaired, Early Intervention.
DOE certified in:
Rhode Island

Bruce Crowley

Las Vegas, California
Specialization:
Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist
Expertise (special certification or a minimum of 5 years of experience):
Multiple disabilities/Independent living skills, Self-determination
DOE certified in:
California

Tina de Araujo

Watertown, Massachusetts
Specialization:
Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist, Braille Transcriptionist
Expertise (special certification or a minimum of 5 years of experience):
Multiple disabilities/Independent living skills

Melissa De Jesús

Canovanas , Puerto Rico
Expertise (special certification or a minimum of 5 years of experience):
Multiple disabilities/Independent living skills

Marie Diemert

Cortland, Ohio

Amy Downard

Honolulu, Hawaii
Specialization:
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Expertise (special certification or a minimum of 5 years of experience):
CVI, Early Childhood, Braille, Multiple disabilities/Independent living skills, Assessment, Transition, Self-determination, Aging
Professional training, awareness lessons for inclusion and teacher/instructor training for new professionals to our field
DOE certified in:
Hawaii

Elizabeth Doyle-Payne

Newport, Rhode Island
edoyle@ric.edu
Specialization:
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Expertise (special certification or a minimum of 5 years of experience):
CVI, Braille, Technology, Multiple disabilities/Independent living skills, Assessment, Transition, Career education, Social skills, Recreation and leisure, Self-determination
DOE certified in:
Rhode Island

Angela Dullea

Westport, Massachusetts
Specialization:
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Teacher of the Visually Impaired
DOE certified in:
Massachusetts

Melodie Ealy

Eagle Point, Oregon
carryasong@gmail.com
Specialization:
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
DOE certified in:
Oregon

Nadia Echeandia-Rivera

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
nadia.echeandia@gmail.com
Specialization:
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Expertise (special certification or a minimum of 5 years of experience):
O&M technology, Aging
DOE certified in:
Puerto Rico

Jillian Ellis

Attleboro, Massachusetts
jillianellis@gmail.com
Specialization:
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Marion Faulkenberry

Fall River, Massachusetts
Specialization:
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Expertise (special certification or a minimum of 5 years of experience):
Multiple disabilities/Independent living skills

Carla Ferreira

Narragansett, Rhode Island
Specialization:
Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist