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worthy goal was brought to bear in 2019 when MLFTC established a bachelor's
degree in special education with a concentration in visual impairment. This
program was designed to address the teacher shortage of teachers of students with
visual impairments (TVIs) in Arizona and across the country. The only
undergraduate degree program for teachers of students with visual impairments
west of the Mississippi River, this program prepares teachers to not only educate
but also to advocate for learners who are blind or have low vision in a wide range
of educational settings.
Figure 1
Inaugural Cohort Graduates from MLFTC's Visual Impairment Program
Note. Image of graduates smiling and wearing graduation gowns and sashes with
two other adults. Photo courtesy of Foundation for Blind Children.
