PROGRAM FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
The mission of the Tacoma Public School's Program for the Visually
Impaired is to prepare students with visual impairments for their
roles as independently functioning productive members of society.
The vision staff uses Functional Vision Evaluations (FVE) and
medical reports before collaborating with staff, parents and
community partners to implement a program. Each student's
individual needs will be considered to determine which services are
most appropriate. Services to include/but not limited to: training
in braille, low vision devices, assistance technology and
orientation and mobility (O& M). Itinerant services, birth
through age 21, are available to meet students' needs as they
relate to their vision impairment. These services are provided
within school, community and home settings. Our professional staff
is dedicated to each and every student we serve to provide them the
best quality educational services.
Staff List:
Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI)
Charlee
Haderlie chaderl@tacoma.k12.wa.us;
253-571-1477
Jeanine Oliver joliver@tacoma.k12.wa.us;
253-571-1467
Cindy Maywalt cmaywal@tacoma.k12.wa.us;
253-571-1174
Michele Mercier-Rothman mrothma@tacoma.k12.us;
253-571-1176
Lisa Long llong1@tacoma.k12.wa.us
253-571-1393
Orientation and Mobility Specialist
(O&M)
Charlee Haderlie chaderl@tacoma.k12.wa.us
Michele Mercier-Rothman mrothma@tacoma.k12.wa.us
Braillist
Jeryl Brenner jbrenne@tacoma.k12.wa.us
253-571-1181
Paraprofessionals
Connie
Koontz ckoontz@tacoma.k12.wa.us;
253-571-1176
Becky McCauley bmccaul@tacoma.k12.wa.us;
253-471-1177The Braille library is
located in the Central Administration Building, room 221
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