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Adjustment to Blindness Vendors Adjustment to Blindness vendors provide training individuals with vision loss to gain the skills necessary to work competitively and live independently. Training includes skills to help you travel and get where you need to go, learning to use braille and/or a computer with screen enlargement or speech output, mastering the tools and techniques to take on all the challenges of daily life, and gaining confidence to live successfully and pursue your personal and professional goals. Alphabetical List These Adjustment to Blindness (ATB) vendors, listed alphabetically, provide descriptions of themselves and their services.

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Adjustment to Blindness Vendors Adjustment to Blindness vendors provide training individuals with vision loss to gain the skills necessary to work competitively and live independently.

Training includes skills to help you travel and get where you need to go, learning to use braille and/or a computer with screen enlargement or speech output, mastering the tools and techniques to take on all the challenges of daily life, and gaining confidence to live successfully and pursue your personal and professional goals.

Alphabetical List These Adjustment to Blindness (ATB) vendors, listed alphabetically, provide descriptions of themselves and their services.

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Ali Quarnstrom iOS Services

Company Name:

Ali Quarnstrom iOS Services

Address: Minneapolis, MNPhone: 612-619-9428Fax:  Email address:

[email protected]

Website address:

 

Region served:

Metro

Services offered:

Assistive Technology

Description of Services:

I teach blind and visually impaired individuals how to use there iOS devices. Being visually impaired myself, I understand how these devices can seem impossible to use because they are touch screen. I will show my students in a positive and encouraging environment how to use and navigate their mobile devices successfully; allowing them to become more independent.

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Bailey, Janice L dba JB Rehabilitation Enterprises, LLC

Company Name: JB Rehabilitation Enterprises LLCAddress: 2100 Valkyrie DR NW Apt. 106 Rochester, MN 55901Phone: 507-288-5335Fax:  Email address: [email protected] address:  Region served: Mostly southeastern MN and southern metro, but I would go anywhere in

the state if needed.Services offered: Braille Instruction, Older Blind Group Training, Rehabilitation TeachingDescription of Services:

I have been in business for over 7 years, and offer rehab teaching services, Braille instruction and older blindness classes.

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Beal, Dan

Company Name:

Daniel Beal/Blind and Deafblind Rehabilitation Services

Address: 4900 Normandale Highlands Dr., Bloomington MN 55437Phone: 763-321-8702Fax:  Email address:

[email protected]

Website address:

 

Region served:

Southern, Metro

Services offered:

Braille Instruction, Keyboarding, Mobility (Travel) Instruction, Older Blind Group Training, Rehabilitation Teaching

Description of Services:

I am an independent consultant and instructor for low-vision, blind, and deafblind clients of all ages. Everything I do is based on giving you the best in three areas of service. Skills.  I offer quality training from the foremost centers of blind rehabilitation. I am a certified trainer for the top four guide-dog schools in the nation. I have master’s degrees in both mobility and rehabilitation from the leading university in the field, Western Michigan University.  I completed additional training with the National Federation of the Blind and with Helen Keller National Center.  You learn skills from the world’s best programs. Programming.  People have different needs and approaches to learning. I create a program for each client, focusing on your goals and abilities. Seniors may choose private instruction or take part in popular group seminars that feature both helpful tips and hands-on learning. Deafblind clients learn special skills designed for them with instruction in ASL.  A place to try your new wings. I give my clients the freedom to try new things and make mistakes in a safe environment.  My classes will nudge you forward, building on each success, until you are ready to fly on your own.  My professional experience includes work as a seminar leader for seniors, an instructor with SSB, an instructor for several rehabilitation centers, and the coordinator for a deafblind rehabilitation program. I’ve been successful.  The reason for this success is that I have a genuine desire to help people and to work for excellence.

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Blind, Inc.

Company Name:

Blindness: Learning In New Dimensions (BLIND), Inc.

Address: 100 East 22nd St., Minneapolis, MN  55404Phone: 612-872-0100 or 800-597-9558Fax: 612-872-9358Email address:

[email protected]

Website address:

www.blindinc.org

Region served:

Statewide

Services offered:

Assistive Technology Services, Braille Instruction, Keyboarding, Mobility (Travel) Instruction, Older Blind Group Training, Rehabilitation Teaching, Job Placement, Other (Industrial Arts, Home and Personal Management, Seminar discussions about blindness, English Language Learning classes for non-native English speaking blind people, post-secondary readiness and empowerment program for high school students and the Buddy Program for children 9-14 years during the summer.

Description of Services:

Blindness: Learning In New Dimensions (BLIND), Inc. teaches the nonvisual skills that blind people need to become independent and employable, such as Braille, home management, the use of the white cane, computers with screen reading software, and industrial arts, along with offering a class specifically focused on obtaining employment. Just as importantly however, we instill in our students the confidence to put these skills into practice. We promote a positive attitude of blindness from the National Federation of the Blind. We work from the premise that blindness doesn’t have to be a tragedy. A majority of our staff are blind allowing them to demonstrate competency and efficiency in the same skills that our students are learning. This enables our instructors to share strategies and techniques for living as independent blind individuals. We offer training for adults, youth, seniors, and nonnative English speaking individuals. Students come from across the country and world. Our graduates are employed in nearly every vocation such as chemists, farmers, teachers, mechanics, etc. We want you to be in control of your life rather than allowing blindness to control it. 

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Buboltz, Monica

Company Name:

Monica R Buboltz

Address: 614 North Jefferson New Ulm MN 56073Phone: 507-217-6016Fax:  Email address:

[email protected]

Website address:Region served:

Statewide - including all regions - Southern, Northern, Metro

Services offered:

Rehabilitation Teaching for individuals and/or group classes Job Placement Job Coaching

Description of Services:

I am a Rehabilitation Teacher for people who are Visually Impaired or Blind. Helping individuals survive vision loss by training and mentoring. Areas such as household, personal, recreational, employment, and more. My objective is to enhance their lives, promote independence, while gaining self-confidence. I provide valuable training in life skills which may include but not limited to: adjustment to blindness training, indoor mobility training, uncontracted braille, and community resources. I have personally lived with low vision my entire life that is why I feel so compassionate about helping others. We all have the ability to use our determination to find a different way to be successful.

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Clark, John Lee

Company Name:

John Lee Clark

Address: 14701 Portland Ave #306 Burnsville MN 55306Phone: 651-829-2836Fax:  Email address:

[email protected]

Website address:

www.johnleeclark.com

Region served:

Statewide

Services offered:

Braille Instruction, Other (Tactile Sign Language Training, and Braille with Tactile Sign Language)

Description of Services:

I specialize in Braille instruction for clients who are deaf-blind. I am fluent in tactile American Sign Language, so there is no need to contract interpreters if the student is a signer. I provide direct instruction in such cases. But I am also willing to work with deaf-blind consumers who are new to tactile communication or to ASL. As a certified Pro-Tactile trainer, I also have the ability to incorporate Pro-Tactile techniques as needed for effective communication while instructing. If you have any questions, feel free to email me!

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Compass Mobility

Company Name:

Compass Mobility, LLC Mary Nicklawske, COMS

Address: 4830 Johnson Avenue, White Bear Lake, MNPhone: 651-894-4800Fax:  Email address:

[email protected]

Website address:

 

Region served:

Statewide

Services offered:

Mobility (Travel) Instruction

Description of Services:

Hi! My name is Mary Nicklawske. I have had the absolute pleasure of being a Certified Orientation and Mobility Instructor for 26 years. I started my career in Orientation and Mobility in Chicago at The VA Hospital. I continued my service to Veterans in Connecticut at the Eastern Blind Rehabilitation Center in West Haven; working with Veterans all over the East Coast, including major cities such as New York City and Boston.

I am originally from St. Paul, Minnesota. In 1994 I came back to the Twin Cities Metro Area to teach Orientation and Mobility and Adaptive Exercise to adults at Vision Loss Resources and throughout Minnesota. In 2001, I started to expand my services to include working with children in several school districts in the Twin Cities. In 2005, I had the opportunity to teach Mobility in Ireland for 2 years.

I have vast experience working in all settings from rural to city and everything in-between. My services focus on the client and their individual needs. I specialize in helping people achieve their goals to gain the independence they desire in any setting. I have experience in all areas of teaching cane and guide dog travel with people of all abilities including wheelchair users, deaf blind and cognitively challenged. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from The College of St. Benedict and a Master of Arts degree in Orientation and Mobility from Western Michigan University.

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Duluth, Lighthouse for the Blind

Company Name:

Lighthouse Center for Vision Loss

Address: 4505 West Superior Street Duluth MN 55807Phone: 218-624-4828Fax: 218-624-4479Email address:

[email protected]

Website address:

http://www.lcfvl.org

Region served:

Statewide

Services offered:

We offer the most comprehensive set of low vision and blindness related services in the state, including: support groups, low vision occupational therapy and optometry, and training in assistive technology, braille, mobility, employment readiness, daily living skills, adaptive leisure and specialized programs for teens with vision loss.

Description of Services:

Description of Services:  The Lighthouse offers a wide range of center-based, community-based and in-home training and supportive services to help individuals of all ages live well with vision loss.

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Fedora Outlier LLC

Company Name:

Fedora Outlier LLC

Address: 20 Belmont Farms Dr. Ellenwood, GA 30294Phone: 888-958-6979Fax: 888-467-2162Email address:

[email protected]

Website address:

fedoraoutlier.com

Region served:

Statewide

Services offered:

Keyboarding, Assistive Technology Apple/Windows

Description of Services:

Fedora Outlier LLC provides services designed to encourage, equip and empower the blind to find or create work that is meaningful, purposeful and profitable. Fedora specializes in mastery of the skills needed to operate at a high level in work, life and play.

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Grundyson, Diane J.

Company Name:

Diane Grundyson

Address: 27258 330th St. S.E. McIntosh MN 56556Phone: 218-280-0293Fax:  Email address:

[email protected]

Website address:

 

Region served:

Northern as far south as the St. Cloud area

Services offered:

Braille Instruction, Mobility (Travel) Instruction, Rehabilitation Teaching, Small Group Instruction, Instruction for the use of IOS Devices

Description of Services:

It has been twenty years that I have worked as a Vendor for Minnesota SSB. I have the ACVREP Certification for Orientation and Mobility and Rehabilitation Therapy. Training was completed through SSB for the Small Group Instructional Model, as well as Orientation and Mobility for the Deaf-Blind. I added the SSB level of certification for IOS instruction. I have worked with all ages as a teacher for the visually impaired for 35 years and as a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for 30 years.

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Guerra, Stephen

Company Name:

Guerra Access Technology Training (GATT)

Address: 1501 41st St, NW Apt G1, Rochester, MN 55901Phone: 507-722-2864Fax:  Email address:

[email protected]

Website address:

http://www.gaccesstt.com

Region served:

Statewide

Services offered:

Assistive Technology

Description of Services:

I have 40 years of personal use and experience of Assistive Technology on Windows, Apple and Google.  I am certified by the State of Minnesota to teach and train iOS, Jaws, Windows, Microsoft Office, Mac, Kurzweil and Digital Book players.  I also have completed successfully setup of both Windows and Apple computers for clients using a wide variety of off-the-shelf software.  For more information, please contact me directly for specific questions regarding your clients.

Contact Guerra Access Technology Training for a free consult.

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Harrison Resources

Company Name: Harrison ResourcesAddress: 4257 Jackson St. NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421Phone: 612-987-1102Fax:  Email address: [email protected] Website address:Region served: StatewideServices offered: Assistive TechnologyDescription of Services:

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Independent Mobility, LLC

Company Name:

Independent Mobility LLC

Address: 2101 Regent Ave. N. Golden Valley, MN 55422Phone: 651-247-5553Fax:  Email address:

[email protected]

Website address:Region served:

Metro, Southern

Services offered:

Mobility (Travel) Instruction

Description of Services:

Linda Spaulding performs as a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist.  The orientation and mobility specialist is a practitioner who helps blind and visually impaired children and adults travel independently. The specialist evaluates the current skills of individuals, discusses their goals and helps them select a program of instruction, which will allow them to reach their greatest travel potential. The O&M specialist teaches his or her students to travel by utilizing remaining vision and/or a long white cane while incorporating the use of effective orientation techniques. Orientation is the process of mentally organizing the environment and determining one’s location within that environment. The mobility specialist helps students travel effectively by teaching concepts of the environment. The mobility specialist helps students travel effectively by teaching concepts of the environment, the use of the remaining senses, decision making, interaction strategies, use of optical aids, and by providing instruction in methods of safely avoiding obstacles, drop-offs, and locating objectives.  The mobility sequence usually begins with instruction indoors and gradually introduces more complex environments. As time progresses, instruction can be provided in a quite outdoor residential areas, business environments, indoor shopping malls, and downtown locations. In the process the student learns to take public transportation to various objectives. A unique program is developed for each student based upon his or her specific needs.

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Insights for Life

Company Name:

Insights for Life, LLC.

Address: PO Box 224 Cambridge MN 55008Phone: 612-284-4466Fax:  Email address:

[email protected]

Website address:

  www.insights4life.net

Region served:

Statewide

Services offered:

Assistive Technology Services, Braille Instruction, Keyboarding

Description of Services:

Insights For Life, LLC., Is a company whose goal is to educate people who are in need of both Braille and/or Assistive Technology skills, encourage the use of and support the independence these skills bring, and empower students to use those skills to attain their personal, academic and professional goals. Skills taught include: Keyboarding, Braille - all levels including recent UEB changes, screen reading software and the use of Internet, Microsoft Word and Outlook, IOS and Windows operating systems.

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Invision Services, Inc.

Company Name:

Invision Services Inc

Address: 15 E Minnesota St., Suite 104, St. Joseph, MN 56374

960 Corporate Drive Suite 203, Hillsborough, NC 27278Phone: Office: 919-643-7640  Cell: 919-810-4458Fax:  919-732-6624Email address:

[email protected]

Website address:

  www.InvisionServicesInc.com

Region served:

Statewide

Services offered:

Mobility (Travel) Instruction

Description of Services:

Invision serves people of all ages with vision loss and other disabilities that impact learning, activities of daily living, and mobility. We help our clients build skills, achieve their defined goals, and move toward greater independence. Our mission is to help children and adults with vision loss learn, function, and move as successfully and independently as possible in their homes, schools and communities.

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Jasmine, Sam

Company Name:

Sam Jasmine-Access Education, LLC

Address: 13005 34th Ave N Plymouth MN 55441Phone: 612-245-2367Fax:  Email address:

[email protected]

Website address:Region served:

Metro

Services offered:

Assistive Technology, Keyboarding, Braille

Description of Services:

My name is Sam Jasmine and I have had my company Access Education for over 15 years. Currently I teach notetakers such as BrailleNote Touch/Apex, and BrailleSense*U2 products. I teach Keyboarding where we enhance or learn touch typing skills and memorization of where the keys are. I also teach grade 1, and grade 2 braille. As soon as I am permitted, I will be adding Kurzweil and OpenBook reading software to my teaching. I have taught people from age 5 to 75 with both vision and learning disabilities. My secret to teaching is that there is no 1 method that fits all. In order for a student to learn, they must have some skin in the game and want to achieve. In order for a teacher to teach, they must be willing to teach outside the box, and find the method that works best for the student. When looking for a vendor, ask what sets them apart from other vendors.

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Johnson, Jean

Company Name: Jean JohnsonAddress: 2801 Arthur St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418Phone: 612-402-4952Fax:  Email address: [email protected] address:Region served: MetroServices offered: Rehabilitation Teaching Description of Services:

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K & N Kuhlmann, Inc.

Company Name:

K & N Kuhlmann, Inc.

Address: 44602 Brick Yard Rd Sauk Centre MN 56378Phone: 320-333-0738Fax:  Email address:

[email protected]

Website address:

 

Region served:

Northern, Southern

Services offered:

Assistive Technology Services

Description of Services:

I have been working for SSB since 2000 specializing in assistive technology of all kinds.  I offer training with various readers, screen magnifiers and adaptive equipment.  I am training to work with various levels of vision.

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Kautto, Mary L.

Company Name: Mary L. KauttoAddress: 5200 West River Rd. Rochester, MN 55901Phone: 507-421-2172Fax:  Email address: [email protected] address:  Region served: SouthernServices offered: Assistive TechnologyDescription of Services:

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Kleinschmidt, Kirk A.

Company Name:

Kirk A. Kleinschmidt

Address: 3831 Burr Oak Ct., Rochester, MN 55904Phone: 507-696-1344Fax:  Email address:

[email protected]

Website address:

 

Region served:

Metro, Southern

Services offered:

Assistive Technology

Description of Services:

I offer one-on-one, in-home (or office) training on ZoomText low-vision software, plus instruction on Windows, MS Word, Excel, and various internet and e-mail software. I also have 30+ years of experience as a PC support/repair specialist, including networking, small office technology, e-commerce, internet marketing and web development.

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Lakes Area Technology Insight, LLC

Company Name: Lakes Area Technology Insight, LLC Address: 24226 Ridgeview Cir, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501Phone: 218-848-4295Fax: N/AEmail address: [email protected] address: N/ARegion served: NorthernServices offered: Assistive TechnologyDescription of Services:

Currently certified to teach ZoomText, JAWS, Magic, Windows, Outlook, MS Word, Internet Explorer, iOS and Kurzweil.

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Low Vision Store / Steve Zent

Company Name:

The Low Vision Store

Address: 2200 University Ave West Ste 200, St. Paul MN 55114Phone: 651-203-2200 / 1-800-871-8780Fax:  Email address:

[email protected]

Website address:

www.lowvisionstore.org

Region served:

Statewide

Services offered:

Assistive Technology

Description of Services:

The Low Vision Store is a family run business located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. We have been in been in low vision and blindness business for 23 years. We cover the 5 state areas of North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa showing our products. Give us a call toll free at 1-800-871-8780 to find out about our free in house demonstration.

Our goal is to help people with macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts and other low vision problems get back their ability to read, write and seeing family photos. We have helped many people regain their independence with our low vision reading devices. Check out the line of reading machines represented by the low vision store.  

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Marcus, Sharee

Company Name:

Sharee Marcus Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Address: 3540 36th Ave S, Minneapolis MN 55406Phone: 612-729-2453 (home)

612-462-7998 (cell with voice mail) Fax:  Email address:

[email protected]

Website address:

 

Region served:

Metro

Services offered:

Braille Instruction, Mobility (Travel) Instruction, Older Blind Group Training, Rehabilitation Teaching

Description of Services:

I have been teaching in this field since 1990. I received my Masters Degree with a Masters of Education with a Dual Certification in both Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired where I teach Braille and Activities of Daily Living as well as a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist. I received my training at both Northern Illinois University and the University of MN I taught children who are visually impaired and Blind since 1990 to 2005. Since 2005 I have been working with Adults who are blind and visually impaired as well as blind and DeafBlind. My style is soft spoken, calm and creative. I can find a way to do things such as finding a route that would be the safest way to get from point A to point B, as well as finding my clients way of learning, and be as creative as possible to get the point across. I am also a yoga teacher and have taught yoga at VLR. I am happy to discuss with you any questions you have to help you make your decision about working with me.

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Marsh, Ruth Ann

Company Name: Marsh Orientation & Mobility Svcs. Address: 10 Lind St., Faribault MN 55021Phone: 507-491-8787Fax:  Email address: [email protected] address:  Region served:Services offered: Orientation & MobilityDescription of Services:

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Maruska, Karen

Company Name:

Karen Maruska

Address: 2679 7th Ave N Sartell MN 56377-2381Phone: 320-266-2759Fax:  800-886-0980Email address:

[email protected]

Website address:

 

Region served:

Northern

Services offered:

Braille Instruction, Mobility (Travel) Instruction, Rehabilitation Teaching

Description of Services:

I love teaching and helping others achieve their personal goals through increased independence. I began my teaching career with students who have visual impairments in January of 1988. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary/special education and a master's degree in special education. I'm a licensed teacher for blind/visually impaired, physically impaired, cognitively impaired, and elementary education. My O&M certification is through ACVREP (The Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals). After working in school districts for over 25 years, I became an approved vendor of services for SSB in 2013. In working with students and their families, I have witnessed so many people strive to meet their goals by learning skills that increase their independence at home, school, work, and in their communities.

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Million, Flint D.

Company Name:

Flint Million – DF Technology LLC

Address: 316 Hubbell Ave. Mankato MN 56001Phone: 507-351-5228Fax:  Email address:

[email protected]

Website address:

 

Region served:

Statewide

Services offered:

Assistive Technology Services

Description of Services:

I have been a technology trainer since 2001 and have successfully worked with clients of all ages, levels of blindness and skill levels from beginners through advanced users. My training services encompass a wide range of products and technologies, including computers, notetakers, Apple products, CCTVs, digital recorders, book readers, GPS, and so on. My focus is on developing and implementing a custom training program tailored specifically to the client’s individual learning style and personality, which will allow the client to most effectively obtain the technology skills they need to achieve their goals in employment and independence. I believe learning technology can be a very fun and rewarding experience and I strive to make each visit enjoyable and productive.

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Mobility Matters

Company Name: Mobility Matters, Kristin OienAddress: 290 Long Lake Ct Shoreview MN 55126Phone: 612-615-1922Fax:  Email address: [email protected] address:Region served: MetroServices offered: Mobility (Travel) Instruction, Rehabilitation TeachingDescription of Services:

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Peterson, Lydia B.

Company Name:

Lydia Peterson, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Address:  351 O’Day Street South, Maplewood, MN 55119Phone: 651-283-5501Fax:  Email address:

[email protected]

Website address:Region served:

Metro

Services offered:

Mobility (Travel) Instruction

Description of Services:

As an ACVREP Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Lydia Peterson has served the O&M needs of children and adults in the metro area since August 1980. Training options include instruction in the use of basic skills, orientation techniques, cane skills, visual efficiency strategies, low vision device procedures, problem solving methods, intersection analysis, street crossing techniques, and public or specialized transportation procedures. Instruction is provided in home communities, work environments, college campuses and commercial settings. For those who are Deafblind, Lydia has extensive experience working collaboratively with ASL interpreters and support service providers (SSPs).

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The Speech Gurus, LLC

Company Name:

The Speech Gurus, LLC

Address: 8484 Cortland Rd Minneapolis, MN 55344Phone: 888-641-6776Fax: 888-749-7997Email address:

[email protected]

Website address:

www.thespeechgurus.com

Region served:

Statewide

Services offered:

Assistive Technology

Description of Services:

We have been in business since 2007.  Our trainer, Jon Swenson Tellekson, has been training Zoomtext, Magic, Jaws, Open Book, Kurzweil 1000 and 3000, JSay, Dragon NaturallySpeaking and Microsoft Office since 1998.  We offer individual instruction in the consumer's home or at State Services for the Blind lab in St. Paul.

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Stonearch Employment Solutions, Inc.

Company Name: Stonearch Employment Solutions, Inc.Address: 2233 University Ave. West, Suite 423, St. Paul, MN 55114  Phone: 651-444-8596Fax: 651-444-8598Email address: [email protected] Website address:  Region served: StatewideServices offered: Job Carving, Job Readiness, Job Search and Placement, Job Coaching,

Job Trial, Work Experience, Technology Training, ASL and Tactile ASL Training

Description of Services: Stonearch offers employment services for Blind and DeafBlind adults and transition-age youth. Our staff are all highly skilled and knowledgeable about hearing loss, vision loss, American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf/DeafBlind Culture.Job Carving: Work with employer to find a position or parts of a position that can be adapted to fit a client.Job Readiness: Help client develop skills for job readiness. Assist with resume and cover letter development.Job Search and Placement: Research jobs online. Assist with applications and interviews.Job Trial: Provide job coaching and assessment to clients at various work trial sites.Job Coaching: Provide support for client on a new job, or to help them retain a current job.Work Experience: Identify a work site compatible with client’s goals. Provide employer and client with coaching services.Occupational Communication Specialists: Job Coaches are fluent in ASL and Tactile ASL.Technology Training: 1:1 training for Braille Note, IOS devices, JAWS, ZoomText, and other current technology and software.ASL and Tactile ASL Training: 1:1 training for those who have English signing skills and need to learn American Sign Language, Tactile ASL and tracking.

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Taylor, Nicholas

Company Name:

Nicholas Taylor

Address: 111 Marquette Ave #1308, Minneapolis, MN 55401Phone: 612-805-0045Fax:  Email address:

[email protected]

Website address:

 

Region served:

 Metro

Services offered:

Assistive Technology

Description of Services:

I work with JAWS and NVDA for Windows, in addition to ZoomText and MAGic. I can provide training for Windows 10 and earlier, using Office 2016 and earlier. I work with VoiceOver on the Mac, iPhone, and iPad, in addition to TalkBack on the Android platform. I also work with magnification for mobile platforms. 

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Tolhurst, Valerie

Company Name:

Valerie Tolhurst

Address: 747 Timber Lane Shoreview MN 55126Phone: 612-719-3914Fax:  Email address:

[email protected]

Website address:

 

Region served:

Metro and some of the surrounding cities

Services offered:

Braille Instruction, Mobility (Travel) Instruction, Rehabilitation Teaching

Description of Services:

I am a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist and Rehabilitation and Braille instructor who worked at Vision Loss Resources for about 18 years as a community-based, itinerant instructor.  I became and independent contractor as of March 2013.  In addition to serving the metropolitan areas, I am also available to travel to areas around Stacy, Stillwater, Red Wing, Northfield, Mankato, Buffalo, Etc.

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Vision Loss Resources

Company Name:

Vision Loss Resources

Address: 1936 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55403Phone: 612-871-2222Fax: 612-382-8422Email address:

[email protected]

Website address:

www.visionlossresources.com

Region served:

Metro

Services offered:

Assistive Technology, Braille Instruction, Keyboarding, Mobility (Travel) Instruction, Rehabilitation Teaching, Soft Job Skills, Training for Older Adults

Description of Services:

Mission The mission of Vision Loss Resources is to create a community of services, skills and support for people with vision loss. Vision rehabilitation training is provided to adults of all ages, working-age to retirees developing skills that enhance independence including daily living skills, technology and mobility. Trainings are provided in home, community or at VLR and can be one-on-one or in small groups.

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Waserman, Steve

Company Name: Steve WassermanAddress: 530 8th St. NW, Faribault, MN 55021Phone: 507-332-2792Fax:Email address: [email protected] address:Region served: MetroServices offered: JAWS ScriptingDescription of Services:

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Location and Service List ATB vendors listed by geographical area and service types.

Statewide Training

Metro Training

North Region Training

South Region Training