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Who We Are - RIPBVIC
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We are a group of concerned and dedicated parents working together with our membership and key stakeholders to insure the best possible services for our blind and visually impaired children.
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Our governing structure consists of a Board of Directors led by an Executive Committee consisting of a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer.
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We believe that the National Agenda is the standard by which all services for the Blind and Visually Impaired population should be delivered. We shall accept no less than the recommendations offered in the National Agenda and will work closely with the Rhode Island Department of Education to implement it.
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We are dedicated to an ongoing process of assessing the educational needs, gaps and priorities of our children, the services offered to them and the individuals involved in their education.
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We believe it is our role as parents to assist in the evaluation of the aforementioned issues so as to insure a comprehensive delivery of services to which our children are legally entitled.
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What We Can Do To Help
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Assist parents in gaining important knowledge about state regulations pertaining to the blind and visually impaired.
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Provide training and/or information for parents regarding their child's Individual Education Plan (IEP).
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Advocate for an increased state and federal budget to adequately provide our children with the necessary educational services.
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Educate legislators and other key stakeholders regarding the needs and gaps in services for the blind and visually impaired.
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Link with specialty areas such as legal, medical, social/human services, education, etc. to afford equitable distribution of services amongst our children.
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