;
Lorem Ipsum Dolor Spring 2016
15
O&Ms, 3 dual-certified, and 5 TVIs. Upon becoming credentialed to
work in the Illinois early intervention system, the number of O&Ms
will increase from 4 to 9 providers, representing more than a 100%
increase in providers. The number of TVIs working in early
intervention will increase by 33%, from 24 to 32. Through these
additional providers, increasing numbers of young children with
visual impairments in Illinois will receive quality early intervention
services.
Ultimately, the goal of the EL VISTA™ program is to achieve
an adequately-staffed and highly-qualified early intervention
workforce. The OSEP-funded EL VISTA™ program at Illinois State
University is attempting to help in those efforts. The services have
the potential to provide a life-long impact to infants and toddlers with
vision loss and their families.
49
