In this webcast Dorinda Rife, CLVT, COMS, describes the importance of long-term planning and instruction to prepare students with visual impairments for the future by beginning in the early years and providing children with responsibilities. Dorinda challenges teachers and parents to look for opportunities that are in the child's everyday environments — school, home and community — and to engage them in activities that will develop early work skills.
Formerly the Superintendent of Programs and Services at Perkins School for the Blind, Dorinda Rife has extensive experience in working with students with visual impairments both as a Principal, a Teacher and as a Orientation and Mobility Specialist. She particularly enjoys interacting with students and encouraging independence among them.