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John Mascia

Wed, Oct 27, 2010 12:35 PM

I agree with all of the challenges mentioned and we are dealing with the
same issues here in Alabama. Another challenge is mentoring direct
service and middle management folks for higher level administrative
positions. It seems like such a logical thing to do however, it is not
happening on a consistent basis here. Any ideas?

Right now, however, the only issue I can really focus on is trying to
sustain funding for a program that has been cut more than 20% in two
years.

John Mascia, Au.D., CCC-A

Interim Vice President-Adult Programs

Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind

P.O. Box 698

Talladega, AL 35161

(256) 761-3402 - Voice/TTY

(256) 761-3450 - Fax

From: admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org
[mailto:admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of Mike Walsh
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 7:19 AM
To: Sylvia Perez; admindiv@lists.aerbvi.org
Subject: Re: [Admindiv] Let's get this Admin List moving!!!

Thanks to Sylvia and to all who have responded so far. I didn't realize
how much a few simple one- or two-line responses would offer in
encouragement and a sense of "common ground."

For me, the biggest challenge is determining how to develop programs and
services to reach more people in an environment of fiscal restraint.
Some of the new funding opportunities are very exciting, but come with
significant "strings." Determining the risk-reward equation is
challenging, especially when there is a very quick turn-around for a
new funding proposal.

Mike Walsh, vice president, program services

Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired

7000 Hamilton Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45231

513.728.6226

513.728.3946 (fax)

clovernook.org

From: admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org
[mailto:admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of Sylvia Perez
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 1:45 PM
To: admindiv@lists.aerbvi.org
Subject: [Admindiv] Let's get this Admin List moving!!!
Importance: High

Hello,

I joined the AER Admin list serve a few months ago and haven't seen much
on here at all, so after talking to Anisio Correa (Admin. Chair) and
Laura Brown (immediate past chair) I have agreed to get some "chatter"
going on the list serve. According to a 2009 survey, Admin division
members wanted a way to network and communicate about challenges and
just to get information and support. So, I'll be posting some topics
and ask you all to join in and reply-share your wisdom. Many of you
have been in the field of Vision Education and Rehabilitation for many
years and worked in a variety of capacities, so share your wisdom.

Here's our first topic-and by the way, feel free to throw a topic
/question out here yourself.

"What is the biggest challenge you have as an administrator?"

Sylvia

Sylvia Stinson-Perez

Executive Director

sperez@lvib.org

www.lvib.org http://www.lvib.org

Join us on FaceBook at:

http://www.facebook.com/LighthousefortheV.I.Pasco.Hernando.Citrus
http://www.facebook.com/LighthousefortheV.I.Pasco.Hernando.Citrus

Enjoy my BLOG at blog.lighthouse-pasco.org

Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind

Serving Pasco, Hernando and Citrus

Pasco

8610 Galen Wilson Blvd., Port Richey, Fl. 34668

Phone: 727-815-0303 FAX: 727-815-0203

Brooksville

6492 California Road, Brooksville, Fl. 34604

Phone: 352-754-1132 FAX: 352-754-5118

The mission of the Lighthouse is to

provide blind and visually impaired persons

with the skills needed to

achieve their maximum independence.

The most beautiful things cannot be seen or touched

But are felt with the heart.

Helen Keller

I agree with all of the challenges mentioned and we are dealing with the same issues here in Alabama. Another challenge is mentoring direct service and middle management folks for higher level administrative positions. It seems like such a logical thing to do however, it is not happening on a consistent basis here. Any ideas? Right now, however, the only issue I can really focus on is trying to sustain funding for a program that has been cut more than 20% in two years. John Mascia, Au.D., CCC-A Interim Vice President-Adult Programs Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind P.O. Box 698 Talladega, AL 35161 (256) 761-3402 - Voice/TTY (256) 761-3450 - Fax ________________________________ From: admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org [mailto:admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of Mike Walsh Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 7:19 AM To: Sylvia Perez; admindiv@lists.aerbvi.org Subject: Re: [Admindiv] Let's get this Admin List moving!!! Thanks to Sylvia and to all who have responded so far. I didn't realize how much a few simple one- or two-line responses would offer in encouragement and a sense of "common ground." For me, the biggest challenge is determining how to develop programs and services to reach more people in an environment of fiscal restraint. Some of the new funding opportunities are very exciting, but come with significant "strings." Determining the risk-reward equation is challenging, especially when there is a very quick turn-around for a new funding proposal. Mike Walsh, vice president, program services Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired 7000 Hamilton Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45231 513.728.6226 513.728.3946 (fax) clovernook.org ________________________________ From: admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org [mailto:admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of Sylvia Perez Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 1:45 PM To: admindiv@lists.aerbvi.org Subject: [Admindiv] Let's get this Admin List moving!!! Importance: High Hello, I joined the AER Admin list serve a few months ago and haven't seen much on here at all, so after talking to Anisio Correa (Admin. Chair) and Laura Brown (immediate past chair) I have agreed to get some "chatter" going on the list serve. According to a 2009 survey, Admin division members wanted a way to network and communicate about challenges and just to get information and support. So, I'll be posting some topics and ask you all to join in and reply-share your wisdom. Many of you have been in the field of Vision Education and Rehabilitation for many years and worked in a variety of capacities, so share your wisdom. Here's our first topic-and by the way, feel free to throw a topic /question out here yourself. "What is the biggest challenge you have as an administrator?" Sylvia Sylvia Stinson-Perez Executive Director sperez@lvib.org www.lvib.org <http://www.lvib.org> Join us on FaceBook at: http://www.facebook.com/LighthousefortheV.I.Pasco.Hernando.Citrus <http://www.facebook.com/LighthousefortheV.I.Pasco.Hernando.Citrus> Enjoy my BLOG at blog.lighthouse-pasco.org Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind Serving Pasco, Hernando and Citrus Pasco 8610 Galen Wilson Blvd., Port Richey, Fl. 34668 Phone: 727-815-0303 FAX: 727-815-0203 Brooksville 6492 California Road, Brooksville, Fl. 34604 Phone: 352-754-1132 FAX: 352-754-5118 The mission of the Lighthouse is to provide blind and visually impaired persons with the skills needed to achieve their maximum independence. The most beautiful things cannot be seen or touched But are felt with the heart. Helen Keller

AC

Anisio Correia

Wed, Oct 27, 2010 1:49 PM

Further aggravating the issue of mentoring new leaders that john stated, we have the challenge posed by so many professionals in our field quickly approaching retirement. At CVI, we now take a close look at one's leadership potential when evaluating potential candidates for all our positions.

Anisio Correia
Vice President for Programs
Center for the Visually Impaired
Atlanta, Georgia

From: admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org [mailto:admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of John Mascia
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 8:35 AM
To: Mike Walsh; Sylvia Perez; admindiv@lists.aerbvi.org
Subject: Re: [Admindiv] Let's get this Admin List moving!!!

I agree with all of the challenges mentioned and we are dealing with the same issues here in Alabama. Another challenge is mentoring direct service and middle management folks for higher level administrative positions. It seems like such a logical thing to do however, it is not happening on a consistent basis here. Any ideas?
Right now, however, the only issue I can really focus on is trying to sustain funding for a program that has been cut more than 20% in two years.
John Mascia, Au.D., CCC-A
Interim Vice President-Adult Programs
Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind
P.O. Box 698
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3402 - Voice/TTY
(256) 761-3450 - Fax

From: admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org [mailto:admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of Mike Walsh
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 7:19 AM
To: Sylvia Perez; admindiv@lists.aerbvi.org
Subject: Re: [Admindiv] Let's get this Admin List moving!!!

Thanks to Sylvia and to all who have responded so far. I didn't realize how much a few simple one- or two-line responses would offer in encouragement and a sense of "common ground."
For me, the biggest challenge is determining how to develop programs and services to reach more people in an environment of fiscal restraint. Some of the new funding opportunities are very exciting, but come with significant "strings." Determining the risk-reward equation is challenging, especially when there is a very quick turn-around for a new funding proposal.

Mike Walsh, vice president, program services
Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
7000 Hamilton Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45231
513.728.6226
513.728.3946 (fax)
clovernook.org

From: admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org [mailto:admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of Sylvia Perez
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 1:45 PM
To: admindiv@lists.aerbvi.org
Subject: [Admindiv] Let's get this Admin List moving!!!
Importance: High

Hello,
I joined the AER Admin list serve a few months ago and haven't seen much on here at all, so after talking to Anisio Correa (Admin. Chair) and Laura Brown (immediate past chair) I have agreed to get some "chatter" going on the list serve. According to a 2009 survey, Admin division members wanted a way to network and communicate about challenges and just to get information and support. So, I'll be posting some topics and ask you all to join in and reply-share your wisdom. Many of you have been in the field of Vision Education and Rehabilitation for many years and worked in a variety of capacities, so share your wisdom.

Here's our first topic-and by the way, feel free to throw a topic /question out here yourself.

"What is the biggest challenge you have as an administrator?"

Sylvia

Sylvia Stinson-Perez
Executive Director
sperez@lvib.org mailto:sperez@lvib.org
www.lvib.org http://www.lvib.org

Join us on FaceBook at:
http://www.facebook.com/LighthousefortheV.I.Pasco.Hernando.Citrus

Enjoy my BLOG at blog.lighthouse-pasco.org

Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind
Serving Pasco, Hernando and Citrus

Pasco
8610 Galen Wilson Blvd., Port Richey, Fl. 34668
Phone: 727-815-0303 FAX: 727-815-0203

Brooksville
6492 California Road, Brooksville, Fl. 34604
Phone: 352-754-1132 FAX: 352-754-5118

The mission of the Lighthouse is to
provide blind and visually impaired persons
with the skills needed to
achieve their maximum independence.

The most beautiful things cannot be seen or touched
But are felt with the heart.

Helen Keller[cid:image002.gif@01CB75BC.3ADF3840]

Further aggravating the issue of mentoring new leaders that john stated, we have the challenge posed by so many professionals in our field quickly approaching retirement. At CVI, we now take a close look at one's leadership potential when evaluating potential candidates for all our positions. Anisio Correia Vice President for Programs Center for the Visually Impaired Atlanta, Georgia From: admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org [mailto:admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of John Mascia Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 8:35 AM To: Mike Walsh; Sylvia Perez; admindiv@lists.aerbvi.org Subject: Re: [Admindiv] Let's get this Admin List moving!!! I agree with all of the challenges mentioned and we are dealing with the same issues here in Alabama. Another challenge is mentoring direct service and middle management folks for higher level administrative positions. It seems like such a logical thing to do however, it is not happening on a consistent basis here. Any ideas? Right now, however, the only issue I can really focus on is trying to sustain funding for a program that has been cut more than 20% in two years. John Mascia, Au.D., CCC-A Interim Vice President-Adult Programs Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind P.O. Box 698 Talladega, AL 35161 (256) 761-3402 - Voice/TTY (256) 761-3450 - Fax ________________________________ From: admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org [mailto:admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of Mike Walsh Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 7:19 AM To: Sylvia Perez; admindiv@lists.aerbvi.org Subject: Re: [Admindiv] Let's get this Admin List moving!!! Thanks to Sylvia and to all who have responded so far. I didn't realize how much a few simple one- or two-line responses would offer in encouragement and a sense of "common ground." For me, the biggest challenge is determining how to develop programs and services to reach more people in an environment of fiscal restraint. Some of the new funding opportunities are very exciting, but come with significant "strings." Determining the risk-reward equation is challenging, especially when there is a very quick turn-around for a new funding proposal. Mike Walsh, vice president, program services Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired 7000 Hamilton Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45231 513.728.6226 513.728.3946 (fax) clovernook.org ________________________________ From: admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org [mailto:admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of Sylvia Perez Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 1:45 PM To: admindiv@lists.aerbvi.org Subject: [Admindiv] Let's get this Admin List moving!!! Importance: High Hello, I joined the AER Admin list serve a few months ago and haven't seen much on here at all, so after talking to Anisio Correa (Admin. Chair) and Laura Brown (immediate past chair) I have agreed to get some "chatter" going on the list serve. According to a 2009 survey, Admin division members wanted a way to network and communicate about challenges and just to get information and support. So, I'll be posting some topics and ask you all to join in and reply-share your wisdom. Many of you have been in the field of Vision Education and Rehabilitation for many years and worked in a variety of capacities, so share your wisdom. Here's our first topic-and by the way, feel free to throw a topic /question out here yourself. "What is the biggest challenge you have as an administrator?" Sylvia Sylvia Stinson-Perez Executive Director sperez@lvib.org<mailto:sperez@lvib.org> www.lvib.org<http://www.lvib.org> Join us on FaceBook at: http://www.facebook.com/LighthousefortheV.I.Pasco.Hernando.Citrus Enjoy my BLOG at blog.lighthouse-pasco.org Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind Serving Pasco, Hernando and Citrus Pasco 8610 Galen Wilson Blvd., Port Richey, Fl. 34668 Phone: 727-815-0303 FAX: 727-815-0203 Brooksville 6492 California Road, Brooksville, Fl. 34604 Phone: 352-754-1132 FAX: 352-754-5118 The mission of the Lighthouse is to provide blind and visually impaired persons with the skills needed to achieve their maximum independence. The most beautiful things cannot be seen or touched But are felt with the heart. Helen Keller[cid:image002.gif@01CB75BC.3ADF3840]

LB

LauraC Brown

Thu, Oct 28, 2010 7:20 PM

Hello Mark.

Stimulus funding grants are still active in many states and school
districts. However, decisions regarding how states access and use those
funds vary from state to state vary. Maybe your state Department of
Education can give you some information.

Good luck.

Laura
Laura C. Brown
Coordinator
Visually Impaired Programs
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Tampa, FL
813-837-7840 fax 813-837-7844
email: LauraC.Brown@sdhc.k12.fl.us

Hello Mark. Stimulus funding grants are still active in many states and school districts. However, decisions regarding how states access and use those funds vary from state to state vary. Maybe your state Department of Education can give you some information. Good luck. Laura Laura C. Brown Coordinator Visually Impaired Programs Hillsborough County Public Schools Tampa, FL 813-837-7840 fax 813-837-7844 email: LauraC.Brown@sdhc.k12.fl.us

BB

Berg, Beverly

Mon, Nov 1, 2010 3:12 PM

I also have the same challenges of stretching budgets, especially the Older Blind Program, to meet an increasing need for services.
Staffing has been an issue for many years. It eased a little this year when other states (like Idaho) have cut back on their staff. For the first time in about ten years we actually have qualified VRT's applying for an open position. Since I have been administrator we have hired individuals with bachelor degrees and used our training dollars (along with RSA stipends) to assist the person in obtaining either a VRT or O&M degree. This has worked well and about half the instructional staff that were hired this way.
BLVS shares the Human Resource Specialist with VR. About nine years ago she developed a program to provide opportunities for staff members to develop skills for leadership positions (and advancement into management). The Futures program is voluntary. To qualify the individual must have two years of experience in BLVS or VR. It is open to all staff, support staff included. The other qualification is the person has taken a training on management or supervision which is offered by the state. During the three years the individual is a member of Futures they attend quarterly meetings that include training on management or leadership issues and work on projects that affect the whole agency to develop their leadership skills. For example, one individual developed and implemented a bulk purchase system for equipment. This system has saved over $18,000 in the last three years and allows us to purchase additional equipment for Older Blind clients. If you want more information about futures, I'll give you contact information for the Human Resource Specialist. This program has been working well with several participants advancing into management positions.

Beverly Berg, CVRT, CRC
Blind and Low Vision Services
Montana Vocational Rehabilitation
PO Box 4210
Helena, MT 59604
406 444-4178
bberg@mt.gov

From: admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org [mailto:admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of John Mascia
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 6:35 AM
To: Mike Walsh; Sylvia Perez; admindiv@lists.aerbvi.org
Subject: Re: [Admindiv] Let's get this Admin List moving!!!

I agree with all of the challenges mentioned and we are dealing with the same issues here in Alabama. Another challenge is mentoring direct service and middle management folks for higher level administrative positions. It seems like such a logical thing to do however, it is not happening on a consistent basis here. Any ideas?
Right now, however, the only issue I can really focus on is trying to sustain funding for a program that has been cut more than 20% in two years.
John Mascia, Au.D., CCC-A
Interim Vice President-Adult Programs
Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind
P.O. Box 698
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3402 - Voice/TTY
(256) 761-3450 - Fax

From: admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org [mailto:admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of Mike Walsh
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 7:19 AM
To: Sylvia Perez; admindiv@lists.aerbvi.org
Subject: Re: [Admindiv] Let's get this Admin List moving!!!

Thanks to Sylvia and to all who have responded so far. I didn't realize how much a few simple one- or two-line responses would offer in encouragement and a sense of "common ground."
For me, the biggest challenge is determining how to develop programs and services to reach more people in an environment of fiscal restraint. Some of the new funding opportunities are very exciting, but come with significant "strings." Determining the risk-reward equation is challenging, especially when there is a very quick turn-around for a new funding proposal.

Mike Walsh, vice president, program services
Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
7000 Hamilton Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45231
513.728.6226
513.728.3946 (fax)
clovernook.org

From: admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org [mailto:admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of Sylvia Perez
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 1:45 PM
To: admindiv@lists.aerbvi.org
Subject: [Admindiv] Let's get this Admin List moving!!!
Importance: High

Hello,
I joined the AER Admin list serve a few months ago and haven't seen much on here at all, so after talking to Anisio Correa (Admin. Chair) and Laura Brown (immediate past chair) I have agreed to get some "chatter" going on the list serve. According to a 2009 survey, Admin division members wanted a way to network and communicate about challenges and just to get information and support. So, I'll be posting some topics and ask you all to join in and reply-share your wisdom. Many of you have been in the field of Vision Education and Rehabilitation for many years and worked in a variety of capacities, so share your wisdom.

Here's our first topic-and by the way, feel free to throw a topic /question out here yourself.

"What is the biggest challenge you have as an administrator?"

Sylvia

Sylvia Stinson-Perez
Executive Director
sperez@lvib.org mailto:sperez@lvib.org
www.lvib.org http://www.lvib.org

Join us on FaceBook at:
http://www.facebook.com/LighthousefortheV.I.Pasco.Hernando.Citrus

Enjoy my BLOG at blog.lighthouse-pasco.org

Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind
Serving Pasco, Hernando and Citrus

Pasco
8610 Galen Wilson Blvd., Port Richey, Fl. 34668
Phone: 727-815-0303 FAX: 727-815-0203

Brooksville
6492 California Road, Brooksville, Fl. 34604
Phone: 352-754-1132 FAX: 352-754-5118

The mission of the Lighthouse is to
provide blind and visually impaired persons
with the skills needed to
achieve their maximum independence.

The most beautiful things cannot be seen or touched
But are felt with the heart.

Helen Keller[cid:image002.gif@01CB79A3.B2731DF0]

I also have the same challenges of stretching budgets, especially the Older Blind Program, to meet an increasing need for services. Staffing has been an issue for many years. It eased a little this year when other states (like Idaho) have cut back on their staff. For the first time in about ten years we actually have qualified VRT's applying for an open position. Since I have been administrator we have hired individuals with bachelor degrees and used our training dollars (along with RSA stipends) to assist the person in obtaining either a VRT or O&M degree. This has worked well and about half the instructional staff that were hired this way. BLVS shares the Human Resource Specialist with VR. About nine years ago she developed a program to provide opportunities for staff members to develop skills for leadership positions (and advancement into management). The Futures program is voluntary. To qualify the individual must have two years of experience in BLVS or VR. It is open to all staff, support staff included. The other qualification is the person has taken a training on management or supervision which is offered by the state. During the three years the individual is a member of Futures they attend quarterly meetings that include training on management or leadership issues and work on projects that affect the whole agency to develop their leadership skills. For example, one individual developed and implemented a bulk purchase system for equipment. This system has saved over $18,000 in the last three years and allows us to purchase additional equipment for Older Blind clients. If you want more information about futures, I'll give you contact information for the Human Resource Specialist. This program has been working well with several participants advancing into management positions. Beverly Berg, CVRT, CRC Blind and Low Vision Services Montana Vocational Rehabilitation PO Box 4210 Helena, MT 59604 406 444-4178 bberg@mt.gov From: admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org [mailto:admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of John Mascia Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 6:35 AM To: Mike Walsh; Sylvia Perez; admindiv@lists.aerbvi.org Subject: Re: [Admindiv] Let's get this Admin List moving!!! I agree with all of the challenges mentioned and we are dealing with the same issues here in Alabama. Another challenge is mentoring direct service and middle management folks for higher level administrative positions. It seems like such a logical thing to do however, it is not happening on a consistent basis here. Any ideas? Right now, however, the only issue I can really focus on is trying to sustain funding for a program that has been cut more than 20% in two years. John Mascia, Au.D., CCC-A Interim Vice President-Adult Programs Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind P.O. Box 698 Talladega, AL 35161 (256) 761-3402 - Voice/TTY (256) 761-3450 - Fax ________________________________ From: admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org [mailto:admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of Mike Walsh Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 7:19 AM To: Sylvia Perez; admindiv@lists.aerbvi.org Subject: Re: [Admindiv] Let's get this Admin List moving!!! Thanks to Sylvia and to all who have responded so far. I didn't realize how much a few simple one- or two-line responses would offer in encouragement and a sense of "common ground." For me, the biggest challenge is determining how to develop programs and services to reach more people in an environment of fiscal restraint. Some of the new funding opportunities are very exciting, but come with significant "strings." Determining the risk-reward equation is challenging, especially when there is a very quick turn-around for a new funding proposal. Mike Walsh, vice president, program services Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired 7000 Hamilton Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45231 513.728.6226 513.728.3946 (fax) clovernook.org ________________________________ From: admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org [mailto:admindiv-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of Sylvia Perez Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 1:45 PM To: admindiv@lists.aerbvi.org Subject: [Admindiv] Let's get this Admin List moving!!! Importance: High Hello, I joined the AER Admin list serve a few months ago and haven't seen much on here at all, so after talking to Anisio Correa (Admin. Chair) and Laura Brown (immediate past chair) I have agreed to get some "chatter" going on the list serve. According to a 2009 survey, Admin division members wanted a way to network and communicate about challenges and just to get information and support. So, I'll be posting some topics and ask you all to join in and reply-share your wisdom. Many of you have been in the field of Vision Education and Rehabilitation for many years and worked in a variety of capacities, so share your wisdom. Here's our first topic-and by the way, feel free to throw a topic /question out here yourself. "What is the biggest challenge you have as an administrator?" Sylvia Sylvia Stinson-Perez Executive Director sperez@lvib.org<mailto:sperez@lvib.org> www.lvib.org<http://www.lvib.org> Join us on FaceBook at: http://www.facebook.com/LighthousefortheV.I.Pasco.Hernando.Citrus Enjoy my BLOG at blog.lighthouse-pasco.org Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind Serving Pasco, Hernando and Citrus Pasco 8610 Galen Wilson Blvd., Port Richey, Fl. 34668 Phone: 727-815-0303 FAX: 727-815-0203 Brooksville 6492 California Road, Brooksville, Fl. 34604 Phone: 352-754-1132 FAX: 352-754-5118 The mission of the Lighthouse is to provide blind and visually impaired persons with the skills needed to achieve their maximum independence. The most beautiful things cannot be seen or touched But are felt with the heart. Helen Keller[cid:image002.gif@01CB79A3.B2731DF0]

ML

Mark Lucas

Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:03 PM

Many thanks to those folks who provided recommendations regarding the
stimulus funds.

Mark

Mark A. Lucas, M.S.
Executive Director
U.S. Association of Blind Athletes
33 N. Institute Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719.630.0422
719.630.0616 f
www.usaba.org
mlucas@usaba.org

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From: LauraC Brown [mailto:LauraC.Brown@sdhc.k12.fl.us]
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 1:21 PM
To: mlucas@usaba.org
Cc: admindiv@lists.aerbvi.org; jprickett@iowaschoolforthedeaf.org
Subject: Re: [Admindiv] Let's get this Admin List moving!!!

Hello Mark.

Stimulus funding grants are still active in many states and school
districts. However, decisions regarding how states access and use those
funds vary from state to state vary. Maybe your state Department of
Education can give you some information.

Good luck.

Laura

Laura C. Brown

Coordinator

Visually Impaired Programs

Hillsborough County Public Schools

Tampa, FL

813-837-7840 fax 813-837-7844

email: LauraC.Brown@sdhc.k12.fl.us

Many thanks to those folks who provided recommendations regarding the stimulus funds. Mark Mark A. Lucas, M.S. Executive Director U.S. Association of Blind Athletes 33 N. Institute Street Colorado Springs, CO 80903 719.630.0422 719.630.0616 f www.usaba.org mlucas@usaba.org Follow USABA Facebook <http://http:/www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/United-States-Association-o f-Blind-Athletes/115311768519523> Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/USABA1> _____ From: LauraC Brown [mailto:LauraC.Brown@sdhc.k12.fl.us] Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 1:21 PM To: mlucas@usaba.org Cc: admindiv@lists.aerbvi.org; jprickett@iowaschoolforthedeaf.org Subject: Re: [Admindiv] Let's get this Admin List moving!!! Hello Mark. Stimulus funding grants are still active in many states and school districts. However, decisions regarding how states access and use those funds vary from state to state vary. Maybe your state Department of Education can give you some information. Good luck. Laura Laura C. Brown Coordinator Visually Impaired Programs Hillsborough County Public Schools Tampa, FL 813-837-7840 fax 813-837-7844 email: LauraC.Brown@sdhc.k12.fl.us