VIDBE-Q 2026 Volume 71 Issue 2
Herzberg provides practical strategies for those in the field teaching mathematics
using UEB math/science and Nemeth code. This article is amazing in that it
provides those supporting students with low vision or blindness in math braille
instruction with resources and strategies for teaching the math braille code.
The rest of the issue focuses on recognizing amazing people making an
impact in the field of vision. Five people were recognized with DVIDB awards for
2026. Dr. Katie Ericson was awarded the 2026 DVIDB Deborah Hatton
Outstanding Dissertation of the Year Award, for her dissertation titled Improving
Feedback for Itinerant Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments. Dr. Saurym
Quezada was awarded the 2026 DVIDB Virginia M. Sowell Student of the Year
award for her dedication, excellence, and scholarship while a doctoral student at
Florida State University in the field of visual impairment and deafblind education.
Spencer Churchill was awarded the 2026 DVIDB Teacher of the Year Award for
his dedication, knowledge, and skill as a teacher of students with visual
impairments and orientation and mobility specialist working with students in the
state of Arizona and internationally. Katrina Dubree received the 2026 DVIDB
Exemplary Advocate Award for her exemplary leadership and commitment to the
field of visual impairments. Lastly, Rosel Dalisay received the 2026 DVIDB
Distinguished Service Award for her service as a special educator, advocate,
mentor, and partner to families in the field of vision.
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