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<DIV>I got my early childhood education from Western Michigan University with an endorsement in pre-primary impairment. I do what Kristen explained also. There is a great deal to do with blind and low vision babies to get them ready for school.<BR><BR></DIV>
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<DIV>Denise M. Robinson, TVI, Ph.D. <BR>Coordinator for Blind/VI students at ESD105<BR>Teacher of the Blind & Visually Impaired<BR>509-969-3622</DIV><BR><BR>--- On <B>Thu, 4/23/09, Kristen J Sims <I><ksims@opsb.net></I></B> wrote:<BR>
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Melissa, <BR>I am a teacher of blind students in Louisiana. I work in the school district with students ages 3-21 and all developmental levels. I have also worked with a program called Early Steps which is a program for infants and toddlers where you go into the home and work with the children and parents. I love doing both, I have always enjoyed working with families and little bitty babies but I get a rush from seeing the progress of the older kids in the school. By the way I got my certification from Louisiana Tech.<BR>Kristen J. Sims<BR>Teacher of Blind Students<BR><BR>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Date:</B> Friday, April 17 2009 10:41 AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Pibe-division] A career question</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>Hello.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>I am researching my options for a masters in early childhood special education.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>What are some of the careers that one can specialize in that focuses on working with blind/vi children from birth to age eight?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>What kind of advocate positions are there?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>If there are people on this list that are either advocates, for families, or work with blind/vi children birth to age eight.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>What advice would you give me?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>Thanks.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>Have a blessed day.<BR>Sincerely,<BR>Melissa R. Green<BR>You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can't possibly live long enough to make them all yourself. </FONT></DIV>
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