Belinda Rudinger Doctoral Student in Educational Sustainability Belinda.Rudinger@uwsp.edu Dallas, Texas
M.Ed.: Special Education (Specializing in Autism Intervention & Behavior Analysis), University of North Texas B.A.: Literature, University of North Texas Graduate Certificate: Education of Students with Visual Impairments, Stephen F. Austin
SCHOLAR MENTOR (EDSU 918) Kym Buchanan, Ph.D. Ph.D. in Learning, Technology, & Culture, Michigan State University UW-Stevens Point Associate Professor 715-346-2906 (office) kym.buchanan@uwsp.edu Expertise: includes motivation, positive psychology, and technology APPLIED RESIDENCY PROJECT (EDSU 919) Computers for the Blind in Dallas, Texas www.computersfortheblind.org Computers for the Blind is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and is approved as a tax-exempt, charitable organization. Working with their adult clients offers an opportunity to examine the effects of technology on autonomy, competence, and relatedness—the three components of self-determination theory.
According to their website, the mission of Computers for the Blind is: To open the world of information technology to persons who are blind or visually impaired by providing computer equipment, software and training. It is our hope that all with a visual impairment may experience the technology in a positive and productive manner. Specifically, we want to enable: • Ability to independently manage personal affairs. • Access to communication with others. • A learning environment where information is just a click away. • Employment opportunities by developing knowledge, skills, and marketable abilities.
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UW-Stevens Point Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability
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