Laurie Adams

- Oversees, teaches and assists other Older Individuals Who are Blind workers (OIBWs) in teaching customers core skills in areas of adjustment to blindness, independent living skills, communication skills, basic travel skills, use of support systems, and quality of living.
- Independently assesses customers’ level of functioning for the purpose of determining eligibility, develops the individuals’ independent living plan, and coordinates other services necessary to achievement of goals.
- Establishes and coordinate business relationships with Center(s) for Independent Living (CILs) and other community resource contacts to ensure customers continue to receive service delivery for goods/services not available through the OIB program.
- Participates in unit administration and program development, and develops internal policies and procedures.
- Completes, maintains and monitors documentation of case service delivery.
- Provides training and mentoring to other OIB Workers.
- Independently interacts with individuals and community agencies to explain OIB Services.
- Performs related work as directed.

• Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
• Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
• Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
• Led students on field trips to enhance educational programs.
• Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
• Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
• Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
• Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.

• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings with other professionals from different fields in order to coordinate plans of employment.
• Recommended appropriate assistive technology solutions based on an individual's unique needs.
• Delivered presentations on various topics related to vocational rehabilitation at conferences or workshops.
• Provided individualized job counseling services in areas such as resume writing, interviewing techniques, and job search strategies.
• Coordinated resources and services between state agencies and private organizations to ensure successful transition into the workforce.
• Managed load of multiple cases on consistent basis.
• Provided guidance on applying for disability benefits such as Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income.
• Analyzed labor market trends in order to make informed decisions regarding placement options.
• Evaluated and assessed the abilities, skills, interests, and needs of clients to determine their vocational goals.
• Maintained accurate records of client progress including case notes, assessments, IPEs, service plans.
• Performed assessments to determine individual limitations and strengths.