The National Federation of the Blind
of Connecticut
Distance-learning Teacher of the Visually Impaired Programs

The following schools offer various methods of distance learning programs for fulfilling the educational requirements for teaching the visually impaired. Contact the school directly with questions or for specific program information.


Dominican College

University of Northern Colorado

University of Louisville

North Carolina Central University

Portland State University

Texas Tech University

Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Note: Pennsylvania College of Optometry currently offers a TVI program with some classes offered online, but plans to launch a full-distance learning program by the fall of 2004.

Also, University of Massachusetts at Boston offers a distance-learning program geared towards residents in the New England area. For more information about the program at UMASS Boston, contact:

Amy R. McKenzie
Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments
Program Coordinator
UMass Boston, Graduate College of Education
Phone: 617-287-7595
Email: amy.mckenzie@umb.edu

 
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