GEORGE J. ZIMMERMAN7709 Jacaranda Ln.

Naples, FL 34114412.760.2481GJZ@pitt.edu

EDUCATION

Vanderbilt University Ph.D. in Special Education, emphasis in research in blindness (Orientation and Mobility), December 1987Dissertation: Effects of microcomputer and tactile aid simulation of novel environments on the spatial layout ability of persons who are congenitally totally blind

Western Michigan University M.A. in Orientation and Mobility, August 1976

Kutztown University B.S. in Elementary Education/Special Education, Visually Impaired, August 1973

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

May 2016 University of PittsburghProfessor Emeritus

September 1993 – April 2016 University of PittsburghAssociate Professor and CoordinatorVision Studies Program

August 2000 – August 2008 University of PittsburghAssociate Professor and ChairDepartment of Instruction and Learning

July 1993 - August 2000 University of PittsburghAssociate Professor and Associate ChairDepartment of Instruction and Learning

May 1994 -1997 University of PittsburghCoordinatorProgram in Special Education

August 1988 - August University of Pittsburgh1993 Assistant Professor and Coordinator

Vision Studies Program

September 1987 - Vanderbilt UniversityJuly 1988 Project Coordinator

U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation, Research, and Demonstration.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

August 1987 - Peabody College of Vanderbilt UniversityDecember 1987 Instructor - Special Education for the Visually Impaired.

Develop syllabus and taught course in Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye.

September 1984 - Vanderbilt UniversityMay 1987 Doctoral Trainee - Special Education for the Visually

Impaired. Develop syllabus and taught courses in Visual Impairment and Orientation and Mobility.

September 1984 - Peabody College of Vanderbilt UniversityAugust 1985 Graduate Research Assistant - To John J. Rieser and

Everett W. Hill, Departments of Psychology and Special Education.

September 1985 - Peabody College of Vanderbilt UniversityAugust 1986 Director - Preschool Orientation and Mobility Project

Resource Center. Managed, directed, and controlled operational and personnel activities for a southeast regional, federally funded resource screening center for preschool children with visual impairments.

September 1986 - Peabody College of Vanderbilt UniversityMay 1987 Project Evaluator - Developed and established data

management system to evaluate effectiveness of interventions with individuals who were deaf and blind, and possessed concomitant disabilities.

August 1979 - Boston CollegeAugust 1984 Lecturer - Developed syllabus, taught, and supervised

graduate students in orientation and mobility.Project Coordinator - Administered and supervised training grant for orientation and mobility services, Department of Mental Health, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

July 1978 - Texas Commission for the Blind, Austin, TXAugust 1979 O&M Director - Managed, directed, and controlled

operational and personnel activities for statewide orientation and mobility services at Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center.University Supervisor - Provided on-site supervision to orientation and mobility interns from four national universities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

August 1977 - New Hampshire Low Vision Program, Derry, NH July 1978 Low Vision Therapist - Developed and provided direct

services in a statewide, nationally funded Innovations & Expansion grant. Provided orientation and mobility and low vision services.

August 1976 - Derry Public Schools, Derry, NHJuly 1977 Teacher/Consultant - Itinerant orientation and mobility

teacher for children who were visually impaired and possessed concomitant disabilities.

August 1974 - Provincetown Public Schools, Provincetown, MAJuly 1975 Teacher/Consultant - Itinerant teacher for children who

were visually impaired and possessed concomitant disabilities.

August 1973 - Northeastern Intermediate Unit #19, Scranton, PA July 1974 Teacher - Itinerant teacher for children who were visually

impaired and possessed concomitant disabilities.

PUBLICATIONS

Kaiser, J. T., & Zimmerman, G. J. (Under review). Using the Brainport® forindependent navigation and obstacle avoidance.

Dias, M. B., Duvall, J., Pearlman, J., Zimmerman, G. J., & Karimi, H. A. (Under review). Challenges and opportunities in assistive technology for enhanced urban navigation.

Karimi, H. A., Dias, M. B., Pearlman, J., & Zimmerman, G. J. (2014). Wayfinding andnavigation for people with disabilities using social navigation networks. EAI Endorsed Transactions on Collaborative Computing, 14(2): e5. http://eudl.eu/doi/10.4108/cc.1.2.e5

Karimi, H. A. & Zimmerman, G. J. (2013). Personalized accessibility location services (PALS) on a cloud for individuals with sensory and physical disabilities. Conference proceedings paper published for the Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America, Bellevue, WA.

Zebehazy, K. T., Zigmond, N., & Zimmerman, G. J. (2012a). Ability or access-ability: Differential item functioning of alternate performance-based assessment test items forstudents with visual impairments. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 106(6), 325-338.

PUBLICATIONS (continued)

Zebehazy, K. T., Zigmond, N., & Zimmerman, G. J. (2012b). Performance measurement and accommodation: The situation of student’s with visual impairment on Pennsylvania’s alternate assessment. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 106(1), 17-30.

Renshaw, R. L., & Zimmerman, G. J. (2008). Using a tactile map with a 5-year-old visually Impaired child. RE:view, 39(3), 113-121.

Zimmerman, G. J., Zebehazy, K. T., & Fox, L. A. (2006). Standardizing O&M observations in personnel preparation. Proceedings of the International Mobility Conference

12, Hong Kong.

Zebehazy, K. T., Zimmerman, G. J., & Fox, L. A. (2005). Use of digital video to assess O&M observation skills. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 99(10), 646–658.

Zebehazy, K. T., Zimmerman, G. J., Bowers, A. R., Luo, G., & Peli, Eli (2005). Establishing mobility measures to assess the effectiveness of night vision devices: Results of a pilot study. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 99(10), 663–670.

Roman, C. A., & Zimmerman, G. J. (1994). Mediated learning experiences and the orientationand mobility process. RE:view, 26(2), 83-91.

Harley, R. K., Zimmerman, G. J., & Straw, L. B. (1992). The development of programmed instruction in orientation and mobility for aged blind adults. Educational Gerontology, 19, 43-57.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1992). Orientation and mobility training: Enhancing the employment prospects for persons with blindness and visual impairments. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 2(1), 66-72.

Straw, L. B., Harley, R. K., & Zimmerman, G. J. (1991). A program in orientation and mobility for visually impaired persons over age 60. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness,85(3), 108-113.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1990). Effects of microcomputer and tactile aid simulations on the spatial ability of blind persons. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 84(10), 541-547.

Stewart, I., & Zimmerman, G. J. (1990). Orientation and mobility services to visually impairedstudents enrolled in Iowa public schools. RE: View, XII(1), 23-30.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1989). Visual impairment and the artist [Review of The World Through Blunted Sight]. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 83(10), 520-521.

Invited Book Chapters

Dias, M. B., Teves, E. A., Zimmerman, G. J., Gedawy, H., K., Belousov, S. M., & Dias, M. B.(2015). Indoor navigation challenges for visually impaired people. In Indoor navigation and wayfinding, 0 vols., CRC Press, pp. 141-164. http://www.crcnetbase.com/doi/abs/10.1201/b18220-8

PUBLICATIONS (continued)

Zimmerman, G. J., & Zebehazy, K. T. (2011). Blindness and low vision. In J. M. Kauffman &D. P. Hallahan (Eds.), Handbook of special education. New York: Routledge Publishers.

Zimmerman, G. J., Zebehazy, K. T., & Moon, M. (2010). Optics and low vision devices. In A. L.Corn & A. J. Koenig (Eds. 2nd), Foundations of low vision: Clinical and functional perspectives. New York: AFB Press.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1997). The price of independence. In C. Holbrook, P. B. Smith, & B.Brasher (Eds.), Replenishing the well: Insights and inspirations from the field of visual impairment (pp. 67-68). Little Rock: Ozark Learning.

Zimmerman, G. J., & Roman, C. A. (1997). Services for children and adults: Standard programdesign. In B. B. Blasch, W. R. Wiener & R. L. Welsh (Eds.), Foundations of orientationand mobility (2nd edition, pp. 383-406). New York: AFB Press.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1996). Optics and low vision devices. In A. L. Corn & A. J. Koenig (Eds.), Foundations of low vision: Clinical and functional perspectives (pp. 115-142). New York: AFB Press.

Sauerburger, D., & Zimmerman, G. J. (1995). Transition: Travel skills for adult living. In K. M. Huebner, J. G. Prickett, T. R. Welch, & E. Joffee (Eds.), Hand in hand: Essentials of communication and orientation and mobility for your students who are deaf-blind. New York: AFB Press.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1992). Visual impairment, handicapping condition. In M. Alkin (Ed.),Encyclopedia of educational research, Sixth Edition (pp. 1495-1500). New York: Macmillan.

Other Publications

Zimmerman, G. J., Finkel, S. J., Holleran, M., & Reichbaum, C. (2012). First response: Assisting those with visual disabilities. Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh. Grant Project funded by the PA Department of Health and Cooperative Agreements.

Zimmerman, G. J., Renshaw, R. L., & Zebehazy, K. T. (2009). Orientation and mobilityspecialists positioning at intersections. AER Report.

Zimmerman, G. J. (2007). This mattered to me. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness,101(2), 119-120.

Corn, A. L., Ferrell, K. A., Spungin, S. J., & Zimmerman, G. J. (1997). What we know aboutteacher preparation programs in blindness and visual impairment. Final Report: NationalPolicy Forum NASDSE on Training Educators to Work with Students Who Are Blind orVisually Impaired, Contract No. HS92015001. Washington, DC: NASDSE.

PUBLICATIONS (continued)

Dodson Burk, B., & Zimmerman, G. J. (1996). Determining eligibility for individuals with a visualdisability: Guidelines for evaluating environmental barriers. ACCESS TransportationSystems, Inc. (Document # 95-0088). Washington, DC: Project ACTION/NIAT.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1991). [Review of The art and practice of low vision]. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 85(9), 363.

Rieser, J. J., Hill, E. W., Rosen, S., Long, R. G. Talor, C., & Zimmerman, G. J. (1985). The Locomotion and mobility of low vision persons. Final Report. Washington, D.C.: National Institute of Handicapped Research, Grant No. 1231413680A1.

MENTORSHIP OF DOCTORAL STUDENTS AND GRADUATES

Doctor of Philosophy

David R. Hill (2015) – Dissertation title: The Effect of Curriculum Based Measurement Combined with Student Consultation on Related Student Reading Outcomes and Duration of Daily Reading Instruction for Student with Intellectual Disability.

Justin T. Kaiser (2014) – Dissertation title: Using the Brainport® for Independent Navigation and Obstacle Avoidance.

Frances Mary D’Andrea (2010) – Dissertation title: Attitudes and Practices Among Students Who Read Braille and Use Assistive Technology.

Rebecca L. Renshaw (2010) – Dissertation title: Clinical Competencies of O&M Specialists:Development and Validation of a Clinical Evaluation Tool.

Kimberly T. Zebehazy (2006) – Dissertation title: Ability or Access-ability: Test ItemFunctioning and Accommodations for Students with Visual Impairments on Pennsylvania’s Alternate Assessment.

Ellyn N. Ross (2000) – Dissertation title: Braille Reading Instruction for Beginning BrailleReaders: Perspectives regarding current practice.

Christine. A. Roman (1996) – Dissertation title: Identification of Cortical Visual Impairments inInfants.

Doctor of Education

Lynn A. Fox (2012) – Dissertation title: Performance on High Stakes Tests for Students with Visual Impairments: Pennsylvania’s Report Card.

GRANTS AND CONTRACTS

Role: Co-Investigator Sponsor: Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (NIDRR), Information and

Communication Technology Access Title: Universal Pedestrian Access System Amount: $950,000 (Annual)Duration: Up to 5 years (Sept. 2014 – August 31, 2019) (Not Funded)

Role: Co-Principal Investigator Sponsor: National Institute on Disability Rehabilitation Research (Field Initiated) Title: Personalized Accessibility Location Service (PALS) for Individuals Who Are

Blind/Visually Impaired and Individuals Who Use Wheelchairs/Scooters Amount: $600,000 (Total)Duration: Up to 3 years (August 2013 – July 2016) (Not Funded) Role: Co-Principal Investigator Sponsor: National Science Foundation Title: Building Community and Capacity: Personalized Accessibility Location Services

PALS) on Cloud Infrastructure Amount: $300,000 (Total)Duration: Up to 2 years (Sept. 2013 – August 31, 2015) (Not Funded)

Role: Co-Principal Investigator Sponsor: National Science Foundation Title: Universal Navigation Technology (UNAVIT): A Framework for Automatic Creation

of Multi-Media Pedestrian Navigation Applications for Individuals with Disabilities Amount: $1.2 million (Total)Duration: Up to 4 years (May 2013 – April 30, 2017) (Not Funded)

Role: University Consortium Member Sponsor: U. S. Department of Education Title: National Center for Leadership in Visual Impairments Amount: Two NCLVI Fellows (approx. $48,000/year for four years)Duration: 4 years (Funded, September 2006, - August, 2010)

Role: Principal Investigator Sponsor: Pennsylvania Department of Education Title: Enhancing web-based courses Amount: $45,000.00 Duration: 2 years (Funded, September 2005, - August, 2007)

Role: Principal Investigator Sponsor: U. S. Department of Education Title: Personnel Preparation of Vision Specialists (Low Incidence) Amount: $1,250,000.00 Duration: Submitted April 15, 2004 (Approved, not funded)

Role: Principal Investigator Sponsor: Pennsylvania Department of Education Title: Development of on-line teacher of the visually impaired distance learning Amount: $147,000

Duration: 3 years (Funded, July 1, 2002 – June 30, 2005)GRANTS AND CONTRACTS (continued)

Role: Principal Investigator Sponsor: U. S. Department of Education Title: Personnel Preparation of Vision Specialists (Low Incidence) Amount: $1,500,000Duration: (Approved, not funded)

Role: Principal Investigator Sponsor: U. S. Department of Education Title: Personnel Preparation of Vision Specialists (Low Incidence) Amount: $1,481,196Duration: (Approved, not funded)

Role: Principal Investigator Sponsor: U. S. Department of Education Title: Personnel Preparation of Vision Specialists (Low Incidence) Amount: $900,000Duration: (Approved, not funded)

Role: Principal Investigator Sponsor: U. S. Department of Education Title: Personnel Preparation of Vision Specialists (Low Incidence) Amount: $600,000Duration: 3 years (Funded, September 1996--August 1999)

Role: Principal Investigator Sponsor: U. S. Department of Education Title: Alternative Pre-service Orientation and Mobility Project Amount: $338,473Duration: (Submitted - Not funded)

Role: Principal Investigator Sponsor: U. S. Department of Education Title: Personnel Preparation of Vision Specialists (Low Incidence) Amount: $450,000Duration: 4 years (Funded, July 1992--June 1996)

Role: Principal Investigator Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh Title: Effects of microcomputer simulation on the mental rotation abilities of low vision

and totally blind individuals Amount: $4,020Duration: 3 months (Funded, 1995)

Role: Co-Principal Investigator Sponsor: U. S. Department of Education Title: Integration of related services for children and youth with deaf-blindness into

instructional objectives Amount: $346,788Duration: 3 years (Funded, October 1990--September 1993)

GRANTS AND CONTRACTS (continued)

Role: Project Director Sponsor: The Seeing Eye, Inc. Amount: $4,877Duration: May 1991 (Funded)

Role: Principal Investigator Sponsor: School of Education, University of Pittsburgh Title: Effects of microcomputer simulation on the mental rotation abilities of blind

individuals Amount: $3,000Duration: 1 year (Funded, September, 1991--August, 1992)

Role: Principal Investigator Sponsor: U. S. Department of Education Title: Personnel Preparation of Vision Specialists (Low Incidence) Amount: $240,000Duration: 3 years (Funded, August 1989--July 1992)

Role: Project Director Sponsor: The Seeing Eye, Inc. Amount: $6,237Duration: May, 1990 (Funded)

Role: Project Director Sponsor: Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency Amount: $3,400Duration: December, 1989 (Funded)

Role: Project Director Sponsor: Zenith Data Systems Amount: $3,000Duration: October, 1989 (Funded)

Role: Project Director Sponsor: The Seeing Eye, Inc. Amount: $3,750Duration: May, 1989 (Funded)

Role: Principal Investigator Sponsor: Appalachia Educational Laboratory, Inc. Title: Effects of Microcomputers and Tactile Aid Simulation on the Spatial Layout

Knowledge of Congenitally Blind Persons Amount: $2,031Duration: One year (Funded, August 1, 1987 - August 1, 1988)

Role: Project CoordinatorSponsor: Department of Mental Health, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title: Orientation and Mobility for Mentally Retarded Adults Amount: $36,500Duration: One year (Funded, July 1, 1983 - June 30, 1984)

PRESENTATIONS

Zimmerman, G. J. (2018). The current state of orientation and mobility in the United States. Invited speaker. University of Osaka, Japanese Orientation and Mobility Symposium.

Zimmerman, G. J. (2018). Orientation and mobility in the United States. 56th Annual Conference of the Japanese Association for Special education. Invited presentation, Osaka, Japan.

Zimmerman, G. J. (2016). Keynote (Footnote) Address. Agents of change as tools of our trade. 2016 Penn-Del AER Conference, Harrisburg, PA.

Zimmerman, G. J. (2015). Commencement Speaker. Agents of change as tools of our trade. University of Pittsburgh, School of Education.

Petropoulos, G., Dias, M. B., Karimi, H. A., Steinfeld, A., & Zimmerman, G. J. (2015). 21st

Century navigation and wayfinding. Presentation made to the FISA Foundation.

Zimmerman, G.J. (2014). Keynote Address. Travel instruction and orientation and mobility: Anhistorical perspective. Consortium for the Educational Advancement of Travel Instruction, National Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

Zimmerman, G. J. and Karimi, H. A. (2013). Using PALS to navigate and wayfind in novel, large-scale environments. Paper presentation at the AER International Orientation and Mobility Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Karimi, H. A., Zimmerman, G. J., & Dias, M. B. (2013). Use of navigation technology foremergency evacuation by individuals with blindness and visual impairment. Invited presentation at the 2013 VisionServe Alliance Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

Karimi, H. A., & Zimmerman, G. J. (2013). Personalized accessibility location services (PALS) on a cloud for individuals with sensory and physical disabilities. Paperpresentation at the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of NorthAmerica (RESNA). Bellevue, WA.

Zimmerman, G. J. (2012). Keynote Address. Paraprofessionals and professional practice. Presentation given at the Western PA School for Blind Students, Pittsburgh, PA.

Zimmerman, G. J., Hofmeister, J. & Wood, M. (2012). Orientation and mobility roundtable.Presentation given at the 2012 Penn-Del AER Spring Vision Conference, Grantville, PA.

Zebehazy, K. T., Zimmerman, G. J., & Renshaw, R. L. (2010). Orientation and mobility specialists' positioning practices when teaching street crossings: Is there a standard approach? Presentation at the 2010 AER International Conference, Little Rock, AR.

Sharma, V., Renshaw, R. L., & Zimmerman, G. J. (2010). Evaluating the use of GPS technology to measure the benefit of O&M instruction. Poster presentation at the 2010 Penn-Del AER Spring Vision Conference, Grantville, PA.

Renshaw, R. L., Zimmerman, G. J., & Zebehazy, K. T. (2009). Orientation and mobility specialists positioning at intersections. Presentation at the 2009 Penn-Del AER Spring Vision Conference, Grantville, PA.

PRESENTATIONS (continued) Zimmerman, G. J. (2009). Professional certification: ACVREP and governmental policies.

General session presentation at the 2009 Penn-Del AER Spring Vision Conference, Grantville, PA.

Zebehazy, K. T., Renshaw, R. L., Zimmerman, G. J., Fox, L. A., & D’Andrea, F. M. (2008). Professional consensus on pre-service O&M training: What errors should students be trained to observe?

Zimmerman, G. J., and McVeigh, V. (2007). Structural Committee presentation to the AERBVI, Penn-Del Spring Vision Conference.

Zimmerman, G. J., Zebehazy, K. T., & Fox, L. A. (2006). Standardizing O&M observations in personnel preparation. Paper presented at the International Mobility Conference 12, Hong Kong, China.

Zimmerman, G. J., Price, R. L., & Simon, J. (2005). Familiarization of a 4-year old to a large play-scale garden/play environment using a tactile map. Poster presentation at the Penn-Del AER 2005 Spring Vision Conference, Grantville, PA.

Zebehazy, K. T., Zimmerman, G. J., Peli, E., & Bowers, A. R. (2004). Creating a mobility performance measurement protocol for night mobility device research. Poster presentation at the 2004 AER International Conference, Orlando, FL.

Zimmerman, G. J., Price, R. L., & Simon, J. (2004). Familiarization of a 4-year old to a large play-scale garden/play environment using a tactile map. Poster presentation at the 2004 AER International Conference, Orlando, FL.

Zebehazy, K., Zimmerman, G. J., & Alderson, L. (2003). Use of digital video to assess O&M observational skills of pre-service learners. Poster presentation at the national Orientation and Mobility Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Zebehazy, K., Zimmerman, G. J., & Alderson, L. (2003). Use of digital video to assess O&M observational skills. Poster presentation at the National Center on Low Incidence Disabilities conference, Denver, CO.

Zimmerman, G. J., Leigh, L., Ross, D., & Ross, E. (2003). Personnel outreach efforts and the response of universities in the Commonwealth. Invited presentation at the Spring Vision Conference for Service Providers in Visual Impairment, Harrisburg.

Zimmerman, G. J. (2002). The Medicare vision rehabilitation services act of 2001. Invited presentation at the Spring Vision Conference for Service Providers in Visual Impairment, Harrisburg, PA.

Zimmerman, G. J. (2002). An orientation and mobility roundtable. Invited presentation at the Spring Vision Conference for Service Providers in Visual Impairment,Harrisburg, PA.

Zimmerman, G. J. (2001). Certification and the need for standards setting. Invited presentation at the National Council of State Agencies for the Blind annual meeting, San Antonio, TX.

PRESENTATIONS (continued)

Zimmerman, G. J. (2001). Professional certification. Presentation at the annual Spring Conference for Service Providers in the Field of Visual Impairment, Harrisburg, PA.

Zimmerman, G. J. (2001). Orientation and mobility certification. Presentation at the Central Atlantic Orientation and Mobility Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

Zimmerman, G. J. (2000). Professional certification and the push toward licensure. Invited general session presentation at the annual New York State AER Chapter Conference, Sagamore Inn, Lake George, NY.

Zimmerman, G. J., & Lolli, D. (2000). Update on the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals. Presentation at the biennial AER International Conference, Denver, CO.

Zimmerman, G. J. (2000). Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals. Presentation at the annual Spring Conference for Service Providers in the Field of Visual Impairment, Harrisburg, PA.

Griffin Shirley, N., & Zimmerman, G. J. (2000). Recruitment and retention. Invited presentation at the annual Josephine L Taylor Leadership Institute, Dallas, TX.

Zimmerman, G. J. (2000). Certification and professional development. Presentation at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit Vision Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

Lolli, D., & Zimmerman, G. J. (1999). Why change to the Academy and what's in store for the future. AER-Line Tele-seminar.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1999). AER certification: The next steps. Invited presentation at the annual Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio Tri-state AER Conference, Cincinnati, OH.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1999). Professional certification and the new Academy. Invited presentation at the annual Florida State AER Chapter Conference, Orlando, FL.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1999). Externalizing professional certification. Invited presentation at the annual AER Lift National Leadership Conference, Austin, TX.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1999). Visual impairment as an educational handicap. Presentation at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit Vision Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1999). National Plan for Training Personnel to Serve Children with Blindness and Low Vision (NPTP). Invited presentation at the Spring Vision Conference, Harrisburg, PA.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1998). Visual impairment as an educational handicap. Presentation at theAllegheny Intermediate Unit Vision Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1997). Orientation and mobility for young children with visual disabilities. Presentation at Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, Pittsburgh, PA.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1996). Licensure: Who are we? Who do we serve? Presentation at the

AER Lift Leadership Conference, Chicago, IL.

PRESENTATIONS (continued)

Zimmerman, G. J. (1995). Licensure of orientation and mobility specialists in Tennessee. Presentation at the AERBVI Licensure, Certification, & Third Party ReimbursementMeeting in Alexandria, VA.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1995). Orientation and mobility: Cracker barrel. Presentation at theannual Pennsylvania Conference for Educators of the Visually Impaired, Harrisburg, PA.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1995). Low vision simulation. Presentation at the parent conference, Project CRIB, Pittsburgh, PA.

Ross, D., Zambone, A., & Zimmerman, G. J. (1995). Personnel preparation in Pennsylvania. Presentation at the annual Pennsylvania Conference for Educators of the Visually Impaired, Harrisburg, PA.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1995). Simulations: Research and practice. Invited paper at the NationalInstitute for Special Education Conference, Tokyo, Japan.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1994). Using microcomputer simulations to enhance spatial orientation of congenitally blind travelers. Invited paper at the International Mobility Conference - 7,Melbourne, Australia.

Roman, C. A. and Zimmerman, G. J. (1993). Effects of select interventions on the visual behaviors of infants diagnosed as cortically visually impaired. Invited presentation at the Pennsylvania Conference for Educators of the Visually Impaired, Harrisburg, PA.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1992). Acquiring spatial knowledge using microcomputers. Invitedpresenter at the Central Orientation and Mobility Association Conference, Baltimore, MD.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1992). Integrating related services into instructional objectives. Poster session presented at the Association of for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired International Conference, Los Angeles, CA.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1992). Preschool orientation and mobility. Invited presentation at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit annual vision staff meeting, Pittsburgh, PA.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1991). Serving the orientation and mobility needs of children with visualdisabilities in the United States. Invited paper at the Theory and Practice of Educationand Rehabilitation of Severely Visually Impaired Children and Youth InternationalConference, Minsk, U.S.S.R.

Zimmerman, G. J., & Freeman, P. B., Biaggi, H., & Gallagher, P. (1991). Results of a follow-upstudy of use of low vision optical devices. Invited poster at the AERBVI Mid-AtlanticRegional Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1991). Orientation and mobility for the dual sensory impaired. Invited presentation at the T.R.A.C.E.S. Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

PRESENTATIONS (continued)

Zimmerman, G. J. (1990). Personnel shortages in orientation and mobility. Invited presentation at the State of Kentucky, Department of Special Education Task Force, Louisville, KY.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1990). Orientation and mobility for aged low vision patients. Invited presentation at the annual Pennsylvania Association for the Blind Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

Zimmerman, G. J., Welsh, R. R., & Kershman, S. M. (1990). Strategies to recruit personnel.Invited presentation at the Penn-Del AERBVI Conference, Grantville, PA.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1990). Orientation and mobility and supported employment. Invited presentation at the Job Support Strategies for Individuals with Blindness and VisualImpairment Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

Zimmerman, G. J., & Roman, C. A. (1989). Orientation and mobility for young visually impaired children. Invited paper presented at the Looking at the Young Child with Visual Impairments Conference, Mars, PA.

Zimmerman, G. J., Kershman, S. M., & Lasky, H. (1989). Issues in higher education. Invitedpaper presentation at the Annual Council for Exceptional Children, PennsylvaniaDivision for the Visually Handicapped, Harrisburg, PA.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1989). Computerized orientation and mobility. Presentation at the WesternPennsylvania School for Blind Children, Pittsburgh, PA.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1988). Multihandicapped visually impaired children. Keynote Speaker at theOutlook Okanagan 1988 Conference, Kelowna, British Columbia.

Zimmerman, G. J., & Zimmerman, S. R. (1988). Vision assessments of multihandicapped visually impaired children. Invited paper presentation at the Outlook Okanagan 1988Conference, Kelowna, British Columbia.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1988). Preschool orientation and mobility. Invited paper presentation at theOutlook Okanagan 1988 Conference, Kelowna, British Columbia.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1988). Effects of microcomputer and tactile graphic aid simulation of novel environments on the spatial layout ability of congenitally blind persons. Invited paperpresentation at the Council for Exceptional Children 66th Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1988). Effects of microcomputer and tactile graphic aid simulation of novel environments on the spatial layout ability of congenitally blind persons. Poster session atthe Association of Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Montreal, Canada.

Zimmerman, G. J., & Amerson, T. (1988). Research and orientation and mobility: How andwhy? Discussion Leader at the 18th Annual Southeastern Orientation and MobilityAssociation Conference, Atlanta, GA.

PRESENTATIONS (continued)

Smith, B., & Zimmerman, G. J. (1988). Using microcomputers to teach straight line of travel tovisually impaired preschool children. Poster session at the 18th Annual SoutheasternOrientation and Mobility Association Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Zimmerman, G. J. & Harley, R. K. (1988). Orientation and mobility assessment scale for the elderly blind. Poster session at the 18th Annual Southeastern Orientation and MobilityAssociation Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1987). Effects of microcomputer and tactile graphic aid simulation of novel environments on the spatial layout ability of congenitally blind persons. Invited paper presented at the Annual Orientation and Mobility Midwestern Regional Non-Conference, Lansing, MI.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1987). Effects of microcomputer and tactile graphic aid simulation of novel environments on the spatial layout ability of congenitally blind persons. Poster presentation at the 17th Southeastern Orientation and Mobility Association Conference, Nashville, TN.

Horn, E., Smith, B., DeStefano, D., Zimmerman, G. J., Hill, E., & Warren, S. (1987).Assessment and instruction of deaf-blind children. Poster session presented at the 17th Southeastern Orientation and Mobility Association Conference, Nashville, TN.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1987). Use of microcomputer to enhance the spatial layout knowledge of congenitally blind persons. Poster presentation at the Peabody Technology Fair, Nashville, TN.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1987). Effects of microcomputer and tactile graphic aid simulation novel environments on the spatial layout ability of visually impaired persons. Invited paper presented at the National Technology and Media Conference, Alexandria, VA.

Zimmerman, G. J., & Donovan, Jr., W. C. (1986). Using a microcomputer to improve spellingperformance. Invited paper presented at the Council for Exceptional Children 64th Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA.

Rieser, J. J., Hill, E. W., Long, R. G., Rosen, S., & Zimmerman, G. J. (1986). Orientation and mobility of low vision persons: Research results. Invited paper presented at the Association of Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Chicago, IL.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1986). Preschool orientation and mobility project resource center. Invited paper presented at the Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation Conference for Parents,Nashville, TN.

Rieser, J. J., Hill, E. W., Long, R. G., Rosen, S., & Zimmerman, G. J. (1985). Orientation andmobility of low vision persons. Invited paper presented at the Southeastern Orientationand Mobility Conference, Birmingham, AL.

Hill, E. W., Long R. G., Rosen, S., Talor, C. W., & Zimmerman, G. J. (1985). Orientation and mobility of low vision persons. Invited paper presented at the Tennessee Chapter of theAssociation for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired,

Nashville, TN.

PRESENTATIONS (continued)

Zimmerman, G. J., Edwards, P. A., Benson, S., Schroeder, G., & Augusto, C. R. (1982). Are orientation and mobility programs meeting the needs of the consumer? Invited paper presented at the American Association of Workers for the Blind, Orlando, FL.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1981). Motivation of clients. Invited paper presented at American Association of Workers for the Blind, Toronto, Canada.

SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS

Zimmerman, G. J. & Zimmerman, S. M. (2018). The current state of orientation and mobility inthe United States. Orientation and mobility symposium, October 5th-8th, 2018. University of Osaka, Japan.

Zimmerman, G. J. (2012). Low vision simulation and orientation and mobility guiding techniques. Presentation given to Fairmont Pittsburgh hotel new employees.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1980 – Present). Faculty chaperone for annual visit to The Seeing Eye, Inc.in Morristown, NJ. I served in this role for five years while on the faculty in the

Peripatology Program at Boston College, and for every year since 1988 at the University of Pittsburgh.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1990). Orientation and mobility: An update for the practitioner. University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.

Zimmerman, G. J., & Zimmerman, S. R. (1988). Low vision assessments of multihandicapped children. Outlook Okanagan 1988, Kelowna, British Columbia.

Zimmerman, G. J., & Morse, N. (1986). Orientation and mobility training for house parents. Tennessee School for the Blind, Nashville, TN.

Hill, E. W. Long, R. G., Rosen, S., & Zimmerman, G. J. (1985). Preschool orientation andmobility. Henry Horton State Park, TN.

Zimmerman, G. J., & Banning, T. R. (1984). Orientation and mobility for developmentally delayed adolescents. Hogan G. Berry Center, MA.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1984). Use of low vision simulation devices for teachers of visually impaired children. Taunton Public Schools, MA.

Zimmerman, G. J. (1983). Orientation and mobility for the low vision individual. Perkins Schoolfor the Blind, New England Chapter of American Association of Workers for the Blind, Boston, MA.

EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE

Peer Reviewer, Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1987 - present.

Editorial Advisory Board, Insight: Research and Practice in Visual Impairment and Blindness, 2008 – 2012.

EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

Peer Reviewer, Insight: Research and Practice in Visual Impairment and Blindness, 2008 – 2012.

Peer Reviewer, RE:view, 1998 – 2008.

Editorial Advisory Board, The Journal of Vision Rehabilitation, 1989 - 1998.

Editorial Board, Exceptional Children, 1992 - 1995.

Peer Reviewer, Exceptional Children, 1990 - 1995.

Peer Reviewer, The Journal of the Association for the Severely Handicapped, 1990 - 1995.

Grant Reviewer, U.S. Office of Special Education, 1988 – 2014.

UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE

University of PittsburghCourses taught: I&L 2500 - Foundations of Special Education I&L 2530 - Anatomy of the Eye and Low Vision I&L 2535 - Education of the Visually Impaired II&L 2537 - Anatomy, Physiology, and Educational Relevance of Eye DisordersI&L 2538 - Technology for the Exceptional LearnerI&L 2540 - Foundations of Orientation and Mobility I&L 2541 - Program Development: Orientation and MobilityI&L 2543 - Braille and Nemeth CodeI&L 2750 - Techniques of Orientation and Mobility II&L 2850 - Practicum: Visual ImpairmentI&L 2857 - Level 3 Internship: Orientation and Mobility I&L 3515 - Doctoral Seminar: Vision Studies Research

George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University

SE 250 - Anatomy and Physiology of the EyeSE 255 - Orientation and Mobility for Visually Impaired ChildrenSE 355 - Advanced Orientation and Mobility/PracticumSE 356 - Seminar in Orientation and Mobility (Beginning)SE 357 - Seminar in Orientation and Mobility (Advanced)

Boston College

ED 380 - Visual Handicaps: Physiology and Anatomy of the Eye; Educational Implications of Eye Disorders

ED 484 - Introduction to Orientation and Mobility Practicum. ED 583 - Foundations of Orientation and MobilityED 382 - Communications

ED 584 - Student Teaching (Peripatology). UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE (continued)

ED 585 - Seminar in Peripatology. ED 588 - Teacher Strategies for the Visually Handicapped. ED 683 - Internship (Peripatology).

UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES

University of Pittsburgh

Chair, Search Committee (Vision Studies Program), 2014-2015Member, Advisory Committee for the Admission of Student Athletes, 2013-2015Member, University Fulbright Scholarship Committee, 2012-2014Chair, SOE Faculty and Staff Development Committee, 2009-2012Member, BAE Committee, 2009-2011Faculty Representative to HECSE, 1992-2011Member, SOE Promotion and Tenure Committee, 2008-2010Member, University Chair’s Retreat Committee, 2006-2007Member, Dean’s Executive Committee, 2000-2008Member, SOE Academic Affairs Committee, 1997-2000Member, DIL Executive Committee, 1993- 2000Member, Doctoral Fellowship Coordinating Committee, 1993-2000Member, DIL Academic Affairs Committee, 1993-2000Member, Dean’s Task Force on Admissions, 1999-2000Member, Dean’s Task Force on Academic Advising, 1999-2000Member, Committee on Sponsored Research, 1993-1999Member, Dean’s Task Force on Distance Education, Summer 1997Member, Dean’s Academic Program Priority Planning Task Force, Summer 1997Member, DIL Technology Committee, 1992-1997Member, University Senate, Student Affairs Committee, 1991-1997Member, SOE Technology Committee, 1990-1996Member, Provost's Advisory Committee on Undergraduate Programs, 1993-1996Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee, 1993-1996Member, Resources Committee, 1989-1996Member, Teacher Education Steering Committee, 1991-1994Coordinator of Admissions, Special Education, May 1989-1994Member, Faculty Council, 1991-1994Coordinator, Special Education Programs, Summer SessionsChair, Resources Committee, 1992-1993Coordinator, DIL Brown Bag Seminars, 1991-1992Coordinator, Pittsburgh Internal Campaign, 1989Member, Faculty Search Committee, 1989-1990

Vanderbilt University

Member, Student's Doctoral Committee (Peggy Ann Cummins), 1999 - 2001Doctoral Student Representative, Faculty Evaluation Committee, 1986-1987Doctoral Student Representative, Personnel Preparation Program for the Visually

Impaired, 1984-1985

UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES (continued)

Boston College

Chair, Recruitment Committee, 1981-1982Faculty Representative, Conduct Board, 1980-1984

CONSULTANT

2003 Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education to Professionals, Tucson, AZ. - Ad-hoc university faculty consultant to issues2009 related to national O&M certification.

2002 Florida International University, Miami, FL.Content Consultant on Certification – Served as the certification content expert representing the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professional.

2002 American Printing House (APH) for the Blind, Louisville, KY.National Consultant in O&M – Assisted APH staff and research team with O&M product line development.

2002 Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, Pittsburgh, PA.Program Advisory Member – Assist in the development of lessons in pre-orientation and mobility.

2001 National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Alexandria, VA.Presenter – Blind Initiative Specialization Presenter to state directors of special education.

2000 National Plan for Training Personnel to Serve Children with Blindness and Low Vision, Reston, VA. Steering Management Committee – Represent the AERBVI on this federally funded research project.

1999 Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Special Education, Harrisburg, PA. Advisory Council, Comprehensive System of Personnel Development

1997 National Plan for Training Personnel to Serve Children with Blindness and Low Vision, Reston, VASteering Management Committee – Represent the AERBVI on this federally funded research project.

1996 Project Action, Pittsburgh, PAResearch Consultant - Advised ACCESS, Inc. in the development of an observational survey instrument.

1995 Project Action, Pittsburgh, PAResearch Consultant - Advised ACCESS, Inc. in the development of an observational survey instrument.

CONSULTANT (continued)

1994 Mohawk College, Brantford, OntarioProgram Consultant - Assisted Project Director with program development and implementation of an O&M program.

1994 South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SCProgram Consultant - Assisted Project Director with program development and implementation of an O&M program.

1993 University of Massachusetts – Boston, Boston, MAProgram Consultant - Assisted Project Director with program development and implementation of an O&M program.

1992 Veteran's Administration Hospital, Atlanta, GA Research Consultant - Member of a national group responsible for assisting scientists in the development of an Expert System on Task Safety in Orientation and Mobility

1991 University of Arizona, Department of Special Education, Tucson, AZProgram Consultant - Assisted Project Director with program development and implementation of an O&M program.

1990 State of Kentucky, Department of Special Education, Louisville, KYProgram Consultant - Assisted State Task Force in developing programstrategies to improve services to children with visual disabilities.

1989 Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School, Vinton, IA Research Consultant - Developed and analyzed a survey instrument to determine the O&M personnel needs for the State of Iowa.

1988 George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TNResearch and Curriculum Consultant - Developed assessment procedures and protocol for a three year Rehabilitation Research and Demonstration Grant.

1987 Veteran's Administration Hospital, Atlanta, GAReviewer - Consultant to research staff conducting spatial orientation studieswith aged persons who are blind.

1986 Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PACurriculum Development - National consultant on a federally funded grant todevelop distance vision training curriculum for individuals who have low vision.

1984 Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Mental HealthCurriculum Developer - Orientation and Mobility for adults with intellectualdisabilities.

1984 Children's Museum of Rhode IslandDesigned an exhibit to allow young children to experience various types of simulated visual impairments.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND OFFICES HELD

Life MemberAssociation of Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AERBVI)

Member, 1974 - Present Council for Exceptional Children

Division for the Visually Impaired

Member, Governing Board of Directors, Leaders and Legends of the Blindness Field, Hall of Fame, 2015 – PresentAmerican Printing House for the Blind

Member, University Review Advisory Board, 2012 - 2018AERBVI, International Board of Directors

Member, Envision Downtown Pittsburgh, 2015 Office of Mayor Peduto, City of Pittsburgh

Member, Board of Directors, 2005 - 2015Pennsylvania Association for the Blind

Member, Medical Advisory Committee, 2005 - 2014Pennsylvania Association for the Blind

Member, University Consortium, 2009 - 2015National Leadership Consortium in Sensory Disabilities

Member, Chapter Conference Committee, 1992 - 2015AERBVI, Penn-Del Chapter

Chair, University Review Committee, 2011 - 2012AERBVI, Vanderbilt University Review

Special Education Program Representative, 1993 - 2011Higher Education Consortium in Special Education

Member, Board of Directors, 2007 - 2009AERBVI, Penn-Del Chapter

Co-Chair, Higher Education Committee, 2006 - 2008National Center for Leadership in Visual Impairment

Member, University Faculty Committee, 2003 - 2007Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP)

Member, University Review Committee, 2006 - 2008AERBVI, Orientation and Mobility Division

Chair, Professional Standards Committee, 2004 - 2006AERBVI, Orientation and Mobility Division

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND OFFICES HELD (continued)

Chair, University Review Committee, 2004 - 2006AERBVI, International Board of Directors

Co-Chair, Restructuring Committee, 2006 – 2007Penn-Del Chapter AERBVI

Chair, 1995 - 2006Central Atlantic Orientation and Mobility Association

Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, 2000 - 2002ACVREP

Acting President, 2002 ACVREP

Chair, Orientation and Mobility Certification Committee, 2000 - 2002ACVREP

Member, Board of Directors, 1993 - 2000AERBVI International

Member, 1998 - 2001Council of Chief State School Officers, INTASC, National Special Education Standards Drafting Committee

Chair and Co-Chair, 1996 - 1999AERBVI, Steering Committee on Externalizing Certification

Past Chair, 1996 - 1998AERBVI, Personnel Preparation, Division 17

Member, 1997 - 2000Steering Management Committee, National Plan for Training Personnel to Serve Children with Blindness and Low Vision

Chair, 1996 - 1998AERBVI, Certification Review Committee

Board of Directors, 1993 - 1997AERBVI Penn-Del Chapter

Chair, 1994 - 1996AERBVI, Personnel Preparation, Division 17

Chair-elect, 1992 - 1994AERBVI, Personnel Preparation, Division 17

Regional Director, 1992 - 1994AERBVI, Orientation and Mobility, Division 9

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND OFFICES HELD (continued)

Chair, 1993 - 1994AERBVI International Credentialing and Licensure Committee

Member, 1992 - 1994AERBVI International Conference Planning Committee

Member, 1992 - 1993AERBVI International Credentialing and Licensure Committee

Secretary/Treasurer, 1990 - 1992AERBVI, Personnel Preparation, Division 17

Member, 1990 - 1992AERBVI, Professional Issues Committee, Division 9

Member, 1990 - 1992AERBVI, Personnel Preparation, Division 17, Awards Committee

Chair, 1990 - 1991Program Committee, AERBVI Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference, Pittsburgh, PA

Member, 1990Committee on Endowed Chairs, American Foundation for the Blind

Chair, 1989 - 1990AERBVI, Penn-Del Chapter, Recruitment Committee

Secretary/Treasurer, 1988 - 1990AERBVI, Low Vision, Division VII

Chair, 1987 - 1996AERBVI, Orientation and Mobility, Division 9, University Review Committee

Board Member, 1984 - 1986AERBVI, Tennessee Chapter

Member, 1986 - 1987Program Planning Committee, 16th Annual Southeastern Regional Orientation and Mobility Association Conference, Nashville, TN

Member, 1985 - 1987AERBVI Nominations Committee, Division IX

Member, 1984 - 1986AERBVI Bylaws Committee, Division IX

Member, 1982 - 1985AERBVI Certification Committee, Division IX

Secretary/Treasurer, 1981 - 1984

Association of University Educators in Blind RehabilitationPROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND OFFICES HELD (continued)

Executive Member, 1981 - 1983American Association of Workers for the Blind, Division IX

Chair, 1981 - 1983AAWB Nominations Committee, Division IX

Member, 1981 - 1983AAWB Legislative Committee, Division IX

INTERNATIONAL

Japan – September-October, 2018. Invited presentations to the 56th Annual Conference of theJapanese Association for Special Education; and an Orientation and Mobility Symposium at the University of Osaka, Japan.

New Zealand – Fall term, 2014. Established an O&M certification-only program forqualified physiotherapists from the New Zealand Foundation for the Blind.

China -- November, 2006. Standardizing O&M observations in personnel preparation. International Mobility Conference – 12 in Hong Kong.

Japan -- February, 1995. The National Institute of Special Education, Technology Division invited me to present my research in microcomputer simulation and low vision simulation

devices at a seminar in Yokosuka, Japan.

Australia -- February, 1994. The results of three research projects involving the use of microcomputers and spatial orientation were presented at the International Mobility Conference - 7 in Melbourne.

New Zealand -- April, 1991. As Chair of an International University Review Committee, I wasresponsible for conducting an on-site review of a newly developing orientation andmobility. The program, developed at Massey University in Palmerston North, New Zealand received professional program approval.

Union of the Soviet Socialists Republic – June 1991. I was invited to speak at anInternational Conference held in Minsk, USSR, by the Byelorussian Association for the Blind. I presented on issues related to preschool orientation and mobility, and

personnel preparation of orientation and mobility specialists in the United States.

RELATED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES

Invited Participant, 1990 - TASH-TA, Master Trainer, Pittsburgh, PA.

Invited Participant, 1989 - OPTACON II. Mountain View, CA.

Participant, 1988 - Low Vision Assessments and Multihandicapped Children. Perkins School for the Blind, Boston, MA

Invited Participant, 1986, Pacific Grove, CA - Asilomar International Low Vision Conference.

RELATED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES (continued)

Invited Participant, 1980, Chicago, IL - National Training Workshop in Low Vision.

Research Assistant, 1984-1985 - George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University.

Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS), 2001- Present. Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Educational Professionals (ACVREP).

Teacher of the Visually Handicapped; Elementary Teacher Certification, 1973 – Present Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Teacher of the Visually Handicapped, 1976 - Present - State of New Hampshire.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Lifetime Achievement AwardPennsylvania Council of the Blind, October, 2017

Distinguished Alumni AwardCollege of Education, Kutztown University, April 2017

Lawrence E. Blaha Award AERBVI International, Orientation and Mobility Division, July 2014

Outstanding Faculty Honors ConvocationUniversity of Pittsburgh, March 2012

Distinguished Alumni AwardCollege of Health and Human Services, Western Michigan University, October 2010

Penn-Del AER Service AwardAssociation for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, April 2004

Outstanding Faculty Honors ConvocationUniversity of Pittsburgh, March 1992

American Optometric AssociationInternational Low Vision Recognition Award, June 1991

Vanderbilt UniversityGraduate School Research Award, May 1987

American Foundation for the BlindNational Student Competitive Research Award, June 1986

Doctoral Trainee: Vanderbilt University Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services, Washington, D.C., 1984-1987

Graduate Student Fellowship: Western Michigan UniversityRehabilitation Services Administration, Washington, D.C., 1975-1976

PRODUCTS

Zimmerman Low Vision Simulation Kit

In 1979 I developed a variety of low vision simulation lenses and materials that revolutionized personnel preparation and professional continuing education in the field of blindness and low vision. Prior to the development of my Kit, students enrolled in vision studies university training and practitioners engaged in professional development activities wore blindfolds to simulate visual impairment, despite knowing that the largest percentage of blind or visually impaired population had residual or low vision. The materials I developed are optically correct lenses which when worn, allows sighted practitioners, university students, family members, and others who have contact with individuals who have low vision to visually understand the impact of vision loss on education and daily function. Today, the Zimmerman Low Vision Simulation Kit is used in various academic, educational, legal, medical, optometric, and rehabilitation settings around the world to teach others about the impact of low vision.

Revised, September 2018