A National Survey of Service Providers who Work with Young Children with Visual Impairments

Abstract

This survey sought to determine which service providers work with young children with visual impairments, the children they serve, their roles and responsibilities, and the professional competencies they consider important. The findings emphasized the need for service providers to develop strategies for working with families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and young children with multiple disabilities, to collaborate and consult effectively with other professionals and agencies, and to support caregiver-infant interactions.