VIDBE-Q Volume 67 Issue 3
As a direct result of the conference, a website: Developing a National
Research Agenda for STEM Education for Students with Visual Impairments
(https://u.osu.edu/nationalresearchstemvisualimpairment/), was created to capture
what is going on in the field and present the identified needs of the field. This
website is hosted by The Ohio State University which ensures the longevity of the
site and the content. The website gives access to Collaborative Partners, Subject
Matter Professional Partners, News and Events, Materials, Research Highlights,
and Contact information pages.
The Welcome page introduces visitors to the project, the conference log (A
clipart picture of a chemistry test tube with symbols inside the test tube
representative of science, technology, engineering, and math. Written below the
clipart image is STEM in both regular print and simbraille), and the funding
information. Collaborative Partners presents photos and bios of the conference
committee members: Dr. Danene Fast, Dr. Stacy Kelly, Dr. Derrick Smith, and Dr.
Tiffany Wild. Subject Matter Professional Partners introduces the 28
professionals (with photos and short bios) who have participated and contributed to
the discussion and creation of the national research agenda. The News and Events
page posts the latest updates about the conference as well as information regarding
the research activities that grow out of the national research agenda. Visitors have
access to interact with the posts by leaving comments. This page is meant to keep
