The
is a
joint project between the Council for Exceptional
Children���s Division on Visual Impairments and the
University of Alabama at Birmingham���s Vision
Science Research Center: Education and Outreach
Module and School of Education: Program for Visual
Impairments. In 1995, the CEC/DVI board met to
plan a national art show, replicating an exhibit begun
in Alabama, Helen Keller���s home state. This team
had a vision to impact the lives of children who are
blind, deafblind, and visually impaired through their
artistic abilities. They wanted others to see that
children with sensory impairments have creativity
and desire to excel just as their sighted peers. It is
open to students from diverse educational
programs���public, private, residential, and home
settings���providing them with an opportunity to
showcase their special talents and abilities. The
artwork is unique with emphasis on creativity, color
and tactile media.
The annual call for art is completed through
national, professional, and parent publications;
letters to state directors of exceptional education;
superintendents of residential schools; and university
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