Vision Organizations and
Professionals in Oregon
DIRECTORY OF SERVICE PROVIDERS
2010-2011
Produced by Oregon AER
Association for Education and Rehabilitation for the
Blind and Visually Impaired
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Oregon Department of Education ..................................................... 4
Regional Programs
Region I .............................................................................................. 6
Region II ............................................................................................. 7
Region III ............................................................................................ 8
Region IV .......................................................................................... 10
Region V ........................................................................................... 11
Region VI .......................................................................................... 12
Region VII ......................................................................................... 13
Region VIII ........................................................................................ 14
State Services for the Blind
Oregon Commission for the Blind ................................................... 15
Teacher Training Programs
Portland State University ................................................................. 19
Oregon AER ...................................................................................... 20
Consumer/Support Groups
American Council of the Blind of Oregon ........................................ 22
National Federation of the Blind of Oregon ................................... 22
Other Services and Organizations
Advocates for the Visually Impaired ............................................... 23
Alliance for Blind Children ............................................................... 23
Assistive Technology Center – Portland State University ................. 23
Blanche Fischer Foundation ............................................................. 23
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Guide Dogs for the Blind................................................................... 24
Independent Living Centers .............................................................. 25
Oral Hull ............................................................................................ 26
Oregon Lions Statewide Low Vision Clinic ...................................... 27
Oregon Textbook and Media Center for the Visually Impaired ...... 27
Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Services....................................... 27
Pacific University Family Vision Center ............................................ 28
Portland State University .................................................................. 28
Southern Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Center ........................... 29
Talking Book and Braille Services .................................................... 29
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OREGON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Oregon Department of Education
Office of Special Education
255 Capitol Street, NE Salem, OR 97310-0203
503-378-5156 fax
Colleen Stover
colleen.stover@state.or.us
(503) 947-5705
Oregon Textbook & Media Center f/t Visually Impaired
2600 Pringle Road SE, Suite #105 Salem OR 97302
503-540-2940, Fax: 503-385-4716
www.otmc.org
EMAIL: first name.last name@wesd.org
Bob Disher, Media/Technology Manager
Shirley Swalwell, Clerk/Braillist
Kathy Seifer, Braillist
503-540-2940
503-540-2941
971-673-1607
or 503-540-2942
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REGIONAL VISION PROGRAMS
Region 1 – Eastern Oregon Regional Program
Serves: Baker, Grant, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa
Jennie Price, Umatilla-Morrow ESD
2802 Adams Avenue, La Grand, OR 97850
EMAIL: jennie.price@umesd.k12.or.us
OFFICE: 541-966-3145  FAX: 541-663-8531
Umatilla-Morrow ESD
ADDRESS: 2001 SW Nye, Pendleton Oregon 97801
www.umesd.k12.or.us
Satellite Office:
2802 Adams Avenue, LaGrande, OR 97850
OFFICE: 541-975-5652  FAX: 541-663-8531
EMAIL: first name.last name@umesd.k12.or.us
Jennie Price, Vision Supervisor
Marria Knight, O&M/Teacher
Pam Parker, O&M/Teacher
Richard Smouse, Teacher
541-966-3145
541-975-5652
541-975-5652
541-966-3161
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Region 2 - Central Oregon Regional Program
Serves: Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Harney, Jefferson (includes the Confederated Tribes of
Warm Springs), Sherman, Wheeler
Sue Hayes, High Desert ESD
520 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR 97701
EMAIL: sue.hayes@hdesd.org
OFFICE: 541-693-5712  FAX: 541-693-5701
www.hdesd.org
EMAIL: first name.last name@hdesd.k12.or.us
Sue Hayes, Vision Supervisor
Nancy Abbott, Teacher
Elaine Bridwell, Vision Assistant
Shandra Harris, O&M/Teacher
Bob Hoffman, O&M/Teacher
Jeanine Johnson, Teacher
Gaye Lawson, Vision Assistant
Amy McCormack, Teacher
Renee O’Grady, Vision Assistant
Linda Rau, Vision Assistant
541-693-5712
541-693-5712
541-693-5712
541-693-5782
541-693-5783
541-693-5784
541-693-5781
541-693-5786
541-693-5787
541-693-5788
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Region 3 - Southern Oregon Regional Program
Serves: Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake
Mark Moskowitz, Southern Oregon ESD
101 N Grape Street, Medford, OR 97501-2793
EMAIL: mark_moskowitz@soesd.k12.or.us
OFFICE: 541-245-4626  FAX: 541-535-2460
www.soesd.org
EMAIL: first name.last name@soesd.k12.or.us
Mark Moskowitz, Vision Supervisor
Stacey Williams, Admin. Assistant
Barb Couch, Braillist/Vision Assistant
Kris Davis, O&M/Teacher
Pat Gehres, Lead Braillist/Vision Assistant
Phyllis Hultz, Teacher
Craig Singleton, O&M/Teacher
Douglas County Office
1871 SE Stephens, Roseburg OR 97470
Jane Johnson, O&M/Teacher
EMAIL: jane.johnson@douglasesd.k12.or.us
Grants Pass Office
409 NE 3rd Grants Pass, OR 97526
Susan Boigon, Teacher
Laurie Hammill, Braillist/Vision Assistant
Susan Hickey, Braillist/Vision Assistant
April Love, Teacher
John Pierce, Teacher
541-245-4626
541-245-5196
541-245-5190
541-245-5194
541-245-5195
541-245-4592
541-440-4783
541-479-5135
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Klamath County Office
485 South Alameda Klamath Falls OR 97601
Nancy Hall, Braillist/Vision Assistant
Lynette Kleespies, O&M/Teacher
541-850-1138
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Region 4 - Cascade Regional Program
Serves: Benton, Coos, Curry, Lincoln, Linn
Diana Allen, Linn-Benton-Lincoln ESD
905 4th Avenue SE, Albany, OR 97321-3199
EMAIL: diana.allen@lblesd.k12.or.us
OFFICE: 541-812-2770  FAX: 541-926-6047
Cascade Regional ESD
ADDRESS: 905 4th Ave SE, Albany OR 97321-3199
OFFICE: 541-812-2600  FAX: 541-926-6047
www.cascaderegionalprogram.org
EMAIL: first name.last name@lblesd.k12.or.us
Diana Allen, Coordinator
Terry Cadigan, Teacher
Daniel Glowicki, Teacher
Dixie Hovack, Teacher
Cris Kostol, O&M/Teacher
Jennifer Orton, Teacher
541-812-2770
541-812-2781
541-812-2782
541-812-2784
541-812-2783
541-812-2786
South Coast ESD (Coos & Curry counties)
1350 Teakwood, Coos Bay OR 97420
541-269-4522, fax 541-266-4011
www.scesd.k12.or.us
Donna Penny, O&M/Teacher
EMAIL: donnap@scesd.k12.or.us
541-269-1611
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Region 5 - Willamette Regional Program
Serves: Marion, Polk, Yamhill
Eleni Boston, Willamette ESD
2611 Pringle Road SE, Salem, OR 97302-1533
EMAIL: eleni.boston@wesd.org
OFFICE: 503-385-4641  FAX: 503-540-4473
Willamette ESD
ADDRESS: 2611 Pringle Road SE, Salem OR 97302-1533
OFFICE: 503-385-4641  FAX: 503-540-4473
legacy.willametteesd.org
EMAIL: first name.last name@wesd.org
Eleni Boston, Director/Vision Coordinator
503-385-4641
Vision teachers and service providers are not listed by request.
If you would like to be included here with your work phone,
please contact Jane at 541-440-4783
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Region 6 - Columbia Regional Program
Serves: Multnomah, Clackamas, Hood River, Wasco
Lisa McConachie, Columbia Regional Program, PPS
833 NE 74th Ave.
Portland, OR 97213
EMAIL: lmcconac@pps.k12.or.us
OFFICE: 503-475-9537  FAX: 503-916-5576
Columbia Regional Program
ADDRESS: 833 NE 74th Avenue, Portland OR 97213
www.columbiaregionalprogram.org
Blanchard Education Service Center,
501 N Dixon, Portland OR 97227
P.O. 3107, Portland OR 97208-3107
EMAIL: first initial last name@pps.k12.or.us
Lisa McConachie, Coordinator
503-916-5570
Vision teachers and service providers are not listed by request.
If you would like to be included here with your work phone,
please contact Jane at 541-440-4783
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Region 7 - Lane Regional Program
Serves: Lane County
Barbara Minkler and Martin Monson, Lane Regional
1200 Highway 99N, Eugene, OR 97402-0374
EMAIL: minkler@4j.lane.edu and monson@4j.lane.edu
OFFICE: 541-687-3655  FAX: 541-461-8298
Lane Regional Program
ADDRESS: 1200 Highway 99N/PO Box 2680, Eugene, OR 97402-0374
www.laneregional program.org
Note: The Eugene 4J School District contracts to provide vision
services to Lane Regional Program, Region 7
EMAIL: last name@4j.lane.edu (unless noted below)
Barbara Minkler, Co-Chair, O&M/Teacher
Martin Monson, Co-Chair, Teacher
Lynn Lee Lansdon, Teacher
Tim McLeod, O&M/Teacher
Patricia Morgan, Braillist, OMA
Dee Murray, Coordinator Braille Services
(murray_d@4j.lane.edu)
Trumbull Ogilby, Braille Services
Wayne Oshiro, O&M/Teacher
Joel Phifer, Braillist, Notetaker, OMA
Sue Quillan, Admin Assistant
541-710-3671
541-710-3626
541-710-3627
541-710-3668
541-687-3156
541-687-3572
541-710-3620
541-710-0279
541-687-3339
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Region 8 - Northwest Regional Program
Serves: Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook, Washington
Scott McCallum, NW Regional ESD
5825 NE Ray Circle, Hillsboro, OR 97214-6436
EMAIL: smccallum@nwresd.k12.or.us
OFFICE: 503-614-1260  FAX: 503-614-1285
North West Regional Program, NW Regional ESD
ADDRESS: 5825 NE Ray Circle, Hillsboro, OR 97214-6436
OFFICE: 503-614-1275  FAX: 503-614-1285
www.nwresd.k12.or.us
EMAIL: first initial last name@nwresd.k12.or.us
Scott McCallum, Vision Supervisor
Mary Bjornskov, O&M
Kristin Buhler, Teacher
Vicki Clark, Teacher
Susan Dickerson, Teacher
Laura Fiasca, Teacher
Sheri Mowrey, Teacher
Julie Pitcher, O&M
Saaron Putnum-Almaguer, Teacher
Sue Schimmelpfennig, Teacher
503-614-1260
503-614-1636
503-614-1340
503-614-1334
503-338-3361
503-614-1326
503-614-1337
503-614-1635
503-614-1617
503-614-1617
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STATE SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
Oregon Commission for the Blind
535 SE 12th Avenue, Portland OR 97214
971-673-1588, TTY 971-673-1577, fax 971- 673-1570
Toll Free in Oregon 1-888-202-5463
www.oregoncommissionfortheblind.gov
EMAIL: first name.last name@cfb.state.or.us
Linda Mock, Administrator
Terri Lewis, Reception
Diana Bocci, Administrative Assistant
Dianne Bucellato, Administrative Assistant
Leslie Jones, Fiscal Manager
James Bowers, Accountant
Eva Mendolia, Property Control/Accounts Payable
Doris Patke, Payroll/Benefits/Accounts Payable
James Wood, IT Systems Administrator
REHABILITATIVE SERVICES
Dacia Johnson, Director
Angel Hale, Assistant Director
Vincent Gwozdz, Administrative Specialist
Cindi Bondi, Rehabilitation Assistant
Lynda VanDoran Employer Development Coordinator
Ivonne Allen, Vocational Counselor/Deaf-Blind Specialist
Carolyn Briggs, O&M/Rehabilitation Field Teacher
Melissa Hernandez, Vocational Counselor
Harvalee Hess, Rehab User Support/Vocational Counselor
Karen McDonald, Vocational Counselor
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Jessica Kuehne, Transition Counselor
Jeff Northeimer, Vocational Counselor
Michael Ray, Vocational Counselor
Business Enterprise Program
Walt Reyes, BE Director (Portland)
Oregon Career Center for the Blind (Rehabilitative Services)
Patricia Macdonell, OCCB Director
Charlene Cook, Rehabilitation Teacher Assistant
Mark Francis, Manual Arts Instructor
Scott Kuball, Technology Center Assistant
Ruth Lazzari, Technology Specialist
Pam Maxon, Career Exploration/Cooking Instructor
Winslow Parker, Technology Specialist
Richard Turner, Braille Instructor
Gail Webb, Low Vision Specialist
Georgeann Wilson, O&M
Michael Yamada, O&M
Older Blind Program
Angel Hale, Independent Living/Older Blind Director
James Schroeder, Rehabilitation Teacher Portland area
(Rehabilitation teachers throughout the state serve the agency’s
three primary programs, vocational rehabilitation, older blind, and
independent living.)
Salem Office
Rehabilitative Services
336 Leslie St., Salem OR 97301
503-378-8479, fax 503-566-8550
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Dennis Crepeaux, Transition Counselor
Vicki Moehlmann, Rehabilitation Assistant
Deborah Marinos, Vocational Counselor
Nathan Tierney, Rehabilitation Instructor
Central Oregon
Rehabilitative Services
P.O. Box 6767, Bend OR 97701
541-317-4996, fax 541-388-4067
Julie Sliga, Vocational Counselor
Eugene Office
Rehabilitative Services
541 Willamette Room 408, Eugene OR 97401
541-686-7990, fax 541-485-7107
Kathleen O’Gieblyn, Vocational Counselor
Larry Trachtenberg, Transition Counselor
Kevin Ehrenshaft, Rehabilitation Instructor
Sandie Gomes, Rehabilitation Assistant
Medford Office
Rehabilitative Services
228 N Holly, Medford OR 97501
541-776-6047, fax 541-857-0747
Randy Costello, Vocational Counselor
Robin Illers, Rehabilitation Instructor
Dori Reinke, Rehabilitation Assistant
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Redmond
Rehabilitative Services
P.O. Box 1570, Redmond OR 97756
541-447-4915, fax 541-923-3372
Patrick Wetmore Rehabilitation Instructor
Lincoln City Office
2015 NW 39th Avenue Suite 301, Lincoln City OR 97367
541-994-2212, fax 541-994-3921
Phil Bourbeau, Vocational Counselor
OREGON INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND
c/o Oregon Commission for the Blind
905 SE Ankeny, Portland OR 97214
Desiree Paschall, Director
971-673-1385
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TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMS
Portland State University
Portland State University
Graduate School of Education
204 School of Education Building
615 SW Harrison, Portland OR
Mailing Address:
Graduate School of Education
Office of Special & Counselor Education
P.O. Box 751, Portland OR 97201
Visually Impaired Learner Program (Teacher Training)
Dr James “Blue” Bickford, Program Director
EMAIL: bickford@pdx.edu
503-725-5495
Professor Cheryl Grindol, Program Advisor
EMAIL: grindoc@pdx.edu
503-725-4639
Counselor Education Program (Vocational)
Hanoch Livneh, PhD, CRC, NCC, LPC, Professor
Susan Butterworth, Associate Professor
Marion Sharp Program Specialist
EMAIL: sharpml@pdx.edu
503-725-4876 or 1-800-547-8887 ext 4876
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OREGON AER
The mission of AER International is to support professionals who
provide education and rehabilitation services to people with visual
impairments, offering professional development opportunities,
publications, and public advocacy.
The purpose of Oregon AER is to develop and promote professional
excellence through support of those who provide services to people
of all ages with blindness and visual impairments by:
1. Offering professional development through conferences,
seminars, publications, leadership training experiences and
other means of promoting professional growth and education;
2. Working to improve and expand services for individuals with
visual impairments by advocating for:
a) Research
b) Innovative program development
c) Public policy benefiting persons who are blind or visually
impaired and the professionals who work with them, and
d) A forum for discussion of issues and opportunities related to
service delivery
Oregon Chapter Board of Directors
President: Jackie Macy
Secretary: Lisa McConachie
Treasurer: Jane Johnson
Board Member-at-Large: Kevin Ehrenshaft
Board Member-at-Large: Nathan Tierney
Board Member-at-Large: Stephanie Karpouzes
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Contact information for the members of the Oregon AER Board of
Directors can be found here in this professional directory, associated
with their employers throughout Oregon or on the website:
www.aerbvi.org and link to Oregon Chapter
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CONSUMER/SUPPORT GROUPS
American Council of the Blind of Oregon
James Edwards, President
EMAIL: james111@verizon.net
541-404-8214
www.acboforegon.org
National Federation of the Blind of Oregon
Elizabeth Rousseau-Rooney, President
535 E River Street, Cave Junction OR 97523
EMAIL: nfboforegon@frontiernet.net
541-592-3336 or 1-800-422-7093
www.nfb-or.org
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OTHER SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Advocates for the Visually Impaired
P.O. Box 2609, Salem OR 97301
503-769-4939
Alliance for Blind Children
P.O. Box 102, Salem OR 97308
Cindy Myers
503-930-8079
EMAIL: cindylmyers@msn.com
Assistive Technology Center
The ATC is an on-site computer lab for people with disabilities. Staff
provides assistive technology evaluations and training. The Center is
open to the public as well as students of PSU.
503-725-8395 (Voice, TTY), fax 503-725-6397
Phyllis Petteys, Director
EMAIL: petteysp@pdx.edu
Room 110 Millar Library, Portland State University Portland
Blanche Fischer Foundation
1511 SW Sunset Boulevard Suite 1-B, Portland OR 97239
503-819-8205, fax 503-246-4941
EMAIL: bff@bff.org
The Blanche Fischer Foundation (BFF) is a private, nonprofit
501(c)(3) charitable organization founded through a trust
established by the late Blanche Fischer, a native of Long Creek, Ore.
BFF makes direct grants on behalf of individuals with physical
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disabilities. The aid may relate directly to the disability or may less
directly foster independence. To be considered for a BFF grant, an
individual must have a disability of a physical nature; reside in the
state of Oregon; and show financial need. Since its founding in 1981,
BFF has awarded over $1.2 million to nearly than 2,200 individual
Oregonians with physical disabilities, and has made more than 100
organizational grants.
Community Colleges and Universities in Oregon offer services for
students with disabilities including students who are blind or visually
impaired. Please contact each campus to determine staff and
services available. A list of Oregon’s higher education campuses can
be found on line at http://www.stateoforegon.com/schools.php
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Oregon Campus
32901 SE Kelso Road, Boring OR 97009
503-668-2100, fax 503-668-2141
National Office Mailing Address
P.O. Box 151200, San Rafael CA 94915-1200
Guide Dogs for the Blind provide enhanced mobility to qualified
individuals through partnership with dogs whose unique skills are
developed and nurtured by dedicated volunteers and a professional
staff. Established in 1942, Guide Dogs for the Blind continue its
dedication to quality student training services and extensive followup support for graduates. Our programs are made possible through
the teamwork of staff, volunteers and generous donors. Services are
provided to students from the United States and Canada at no cost
to them.
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INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS
Oregon Association of Centers for Independent Living (AOCIL)
P.O. Box 9425, Bend OR 97708
541-388-8103, TTY 541-388-8103, fax 541-388-1226
Central Oregon Resources for IL (CORIL)
20436 Clay Pigeon Court, P.O. Box 9425, Bend 97708
541-388-8103, TTY 541-388-8103, fax 541-388-1226
EMAIL: coril@coril.org
South Coast IL Services (SCILS)
Renee Brooks
97900 Shopping Center Avenue Suite 36, Brookings OR 97415
541-469-8887, TTY 541-469-7298, fax 541-469-8806
EMAIL: renee@scils.us
Lane Independent Living Alliance (LILA)
99 West Tenth Avenue Suite 117, Eugene OR 97401
541- 607-7020, fax 541-345-7021
lila@lilaoregon.org
Lane Independent Living Alliance (LILA-Satellite)
1701 Liberty Street SE, Salem OR 97302
EMAIL: lila@lilaoregon.org
HASL Independent Abilities Center
305 Northeast E Street, Grants Pass OR 97526
541-479-4275, fax 541-749-7261
EMAIL: haslstaff@yahoo.com
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SPOKES Unlimited
415 Main Street, Klamath Falls OR 97601
541-883-7547, TTY 541-883-7547, fax 541-885-2469
EMAIL: wendy.howard@spokesunlimited.org
Eastern Oregon CIL (EOCIL)
1021 Southwest Fifth Avenue, Ontario OR 97914
541-889-3119, TTY 541-889-3119, fax 541-889-4647
EMAIL: eocil@eocil.org
Eastern Oregon CIL (EOCIL Satellite)
322 Southwest Third Street Suite 6, Pendleton OR 97801
541-235-2224, fax 541-276-1037
Independent Living Resources, Inc. (ILR)
2410 Southeast 11th Avenue, Portland OR 97214
503-232-7411, TTY 503-232-8408, fax 503-232-7480
EMAIL: ilrpdx@qwest.net
Umpqua Valley disAbilities Network (UVDN)
736 Southeast Jackson Street, P.O. Box 507, Roseburg OR 97470
541-672-6336, TTY 541-440-2882, fax 541- 672-8606
EMAIL: uvdn@uvdn.org
MISCELLANEOUS
Oral Hull
43233 S.E. Oral Hull Road, Sandy OR 97055
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 157, Sandy OR 97055
503-668-6195
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Oral Hull is a 23-acre park three miles from Sandy, Oregon. Oral Hull
Park is run by a group of volunteers who form the Oral Hull
Foundation for the Blind. The park is reserved primarily for the use
of the blind. Founded in 1962 with a generous gift from Oral and
Albert Hull. Here the blind, the visually impaired, their friends &
family can enjoy a walk in the garden, jogging, fishing, swimming,
hold a meeting, or enjoy a rousing game of scrabble.
Oregon Lions Statewide Low Vision Clinic
Dr John Lowery, Optometrist
30100 NE Benjamin, Newburg, OR 97132
EMAIL: loweryj@pacificu.edu
Oregon Textbook & Media Center f/t Visually Impaired
2600 Pringle Road SE, Suite #105 Salem OR 97302
503-540-2940, Fax: 503-385-4716
EMAIL: first name.last name@wesd.org
Bob Disher, Media/Technology Manager
503-540-2940
Kathy Seifer, Braillist
971-673-1607 or 503-540-2942
Shirley Swalwell, Clerk/Braillist
503-540-2941
Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Services
OVRS Administration Unit
Department of Human Services
500 Summer Street NE E-87, Salem OR 97301-1120
EMAIL: vr.info@state.or.us
503-945-5880 or toll free 877-277-0513, TTY 1-866-801-0130, fax
503-947-5010
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Oregon's Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (OVRS) assists
Oregonians with disabilities to achieve and maintain employment
and independence.
Services include vocational counseling and guidance; evaluation; p
hysical restoration; vocational and other training services;
information and referral; job development and job search
assistance. OVRS is a state and federally funded program that works
in partnership with the community and with business to develop
employment opportunities for people who have disabilities.
Vocational Rehabilitation programs are custom-designed for each
individual.
OVRS provides services to adults whose vision has not yet reached
that of “legal blindness” and those individuals with non-organic
vision losses.
Pacific University
Portland Vision Center
511 SW 10th Avenue Suite 500, Portland OR 97205
503-352-2500, fax 503-352-2523
Portland State University
Disability Resource Center for Students
A university resource to promote barrier free environments physical,
program, information, attitude, ensuring the rights of students with
disabilities and assisting the university to meet its obligations under
federal and state statutes. DRC works to ensure access to university
courses, programs, facilities, services, and activities by documenting
disabilities and providing or arranging reasonable accommodations,
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academic adjustments, auxiliary aids and services, training,
consultation and technical assistance.
503-725-4150
Reader Services: 503-725-4153
Interpreter Services:503-725-5202
TTY 503-725-6504, fax 503-725-5438
EMAIL: drc@pdx.edu
Location: Room 118 Smith Memorial Student Union
Portland State University
1825 SW Broadway, Portland OR 97202-0751
Southern Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Center
228 N Holly, Medford OR 97501
541-779-3653
Talking Books and Braille Services
Oregon State Library
250 Winter Street NE, Salem OR 97310-0640
800-452-0292 or 503-378-3849
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