Visually Impaired Services

We offer training and support for educators, including consultants to address a student's needs, a lending library of hardware, software and other tools, and a network of resources in all areas of resources for students with visual impairments. 

Mission

It is the mission of the Kent ISD Visually Impaired staff to expand the knowledge and use of adaptive instruction and assistive technology (AT) within the local districts so all students can learn in a manner which best meets their needs and abilities. Our purpose is to collaborate on teaching and learning, build district capacity and local staff skills, and address students' needs in a timely and cost effective manner.

Who We Are

A team including ten Teacher Consultants for the Visually Impaired, three Orientation & Mobility Specialists and a Coordinator for Instructional Services from Kent ISD who work with instructional teams from all local area districts.

Who We Serve

Special Education students with visual impairments in local districts throughout Kent ISD, who require adaptive instructional methods and materials to achieve their educational goals.

Contact Info

VI Supervisor
  Allie Hamel 616.365.2280
 
Administrative Assistant
  Ashley Brown 616.365.2299
   
Orientation & Mobility Specialists
  Michelle Cameron 616.410.4961
  Carol Lillie-Dausman       616.410.4966  
  Danielle Cook

616.410.4965

   
Teacher Consultants for the Visually Impaired     
  Lane Bucsi 616.410.4960
  Joanne Hewartson 616.410.4963
  April Makley 616.410.4967
  Khristine Marquoit 616.410.4968
  Paula Newman 616.301.1661
  Nancy Ozinga 616.410.4972
  Betsy Svanda 616.410.4962
  Elizabeth Thelen 616.410.4988
  Mary West 616.410.4973

 

  Fax Number:

 

616.447.2440 

 

Media Center for the Visually Impaired
Kent ISD Collaboration Center @ Lincoln Campus
864 Crahen Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

 

 

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