A Sense of Texas show

A Sense of Texas

Summary: Who better to investigate the resources available to blind, visually impaired, and DeafBlind children in Texas than a transplant from Washington State learning on the job, literally trying to get a sense of Texas?  Emily Coleman relocated to the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Austin, TX as the new Outreach Director. For episode transcripts please visit https://tsbvi.podbean.com/ and click Episode Transcripts

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Podcasts:

 Vivecca Hartman - DBMAT | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:42

Being a parent of a DeafBlind child can be challenging so having the opportunity to communicate and learn from other parents in a similar situation can make all the difference for your child. This week on the podcast Vivecca Hartman, president of DBMAT (the DeafBlind Multi-Handicap Association of Texas), joins us to explain the goals of DBMAT as well as discuss how the organization helped her family. 

 Sara Merritt - Short Term Programs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:36

Often times our visually impaired and DeafBlind students just need the slightest little push to lead them to success in their home districts. Sara Merritt and Kathi Garza join the podcast this week to describe how Short Term Programs at TSBVI can provide the skills and confidence to help students in the home, classroom, and in everyday life. 

 Miles Fain - Comprehensive Programs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:48

It's easy to forget sometimes that with all of the activities and programs TSBVI develops and runs every year, in the end it's a public school with students showing up every day for an education.  TSBVI Principal Miles Fain joins Emily to discuss the challenges and rewards of running a school for special needs students.

 Cyral Miller - Outreach Programs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:31

One outreach director to another. Emily interviews Cyral Miller, who created and ran the Outreach Department at TSBVI from its inception through her (semi) retirement this fall.

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