The Indiana DeafBlind Services Project has an advisory committee consisting of family members, consumers, administrators, teachers, state agency personnel, early interventionists, and IHE representatives. When members resign, new members reflecting the same affiliation are selected from a pool of recommendations by the resigning committee member, project staff and other committee members.
The committee meets as a whole, two times per year. Facilitated meetings are conducted to aid the committee in guiding and evaluating project activities. Designated committee members who have indicated an interest in particular topics meet as needed to review and assist project staff in planning activities or developing products.
Advisory Committee Members:
- Rochelle Bates, Director of Special Education, Harrison County Exceptional Learners Cooperative
- Marie Breitbach, ISD Representative
- Christina Commons, First Steps Director
- Melissa Cook, Blind and Low Vision Services, FSSA
- RJ Crace, Consumer
- Genevieve Barnes, Assistive Technology Trainer, Adaptive Enterprises
- Cara Kennett, Outreach Director, Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
- Sarah Kiefer, Deaf Education Coordinator, Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education
- Sharon Kight, Director of Special Education, Franklin Township Community School Corporation
- Jeanne Lee, Teacher of the Blind/Low Vision, Warrick County School Corporation
- Rhonda Marcum, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, FSSA
- Jennifer Mesanovic, Teacher of the Deaf/HH, Mooresville Schools
- Sara Moseley, Parent
- Mike Nevins, Research Associate, Center for Community Living and Careers, Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
- Amy Nichols, Teacher of the Blind/Low Vision, Visually Impaired Preschool Services
- Marilyn Ogan, Parent
- Denise Page, Parent
- Jodi Robinson, Regional Program Specialist, INSOURCE
- Jennifer Spencer, Low Incidence Specialist, Indiana Department of Education, Office of Special Education
- MaryBeth Staub, Parent
- Kacie Weldy, North Central Regional Representative 5, Helen Keller National Center