VITA - Texas Tech University
VITA
Nora Griffin-Shirley
Texas Tech University, College of Education, P.O. Box 41071, Lubbock, TX 79409-1071, (806) 834-0225, FAX (806) 742-2326, n.griffin-shirley@ttu.edu
Present Position
Professor: Director of the Virginia Murray Sowell Center for Research and Education in Sensory Disabilities; Coordinator of Orientation and Mobility Program & Coordinator of TTU Graduate Certification Program in Sensory Impairments & ASD; Division of Educational Psychology and Leadership, Program in Special Education, College of Education, Texas Tech University (August 1993 to Present).
Primary Responsibilities
Coordinate personnel preparation program in orientation and mobility; teach graduate courses in special education; serve on doctoral committees; supervise internship students; conduct research; prepare grant applications; provide workshops and consultation to the community; contribute to professional literature; secure funding for and manage the Virginia Murray Sowell Center for Research and Education in Sensory Disabilities.
Education
PhD Human Resources Development Georgia State University 1993
Gerontology Georgia State University 1988
Certificate
MEd Rehabilitation of the Blind (O&M) Boston College 1979
BS Elementary Education University of Maine 1976
Publications
Books
Pogrund, R.L. & Griffin-Shirley, N. (2018). Partners in O&M: Supporting Orientation and Mobility for Students Who Are Visually Impaired. New York: AFB Press.
Griffin-Shirley, N. & Bozeman, L. (2016). Orientation and mobility for independent living: Strategies for teaching orientation and mobility to older adults. New York: AFB Press.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Davidson, R., Shaughnessy, M., & Laman, E. (2008). Strength-based planning for students with sensory impairments. Deer Park, NY: Linus Publications, Inc.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Groff, G. (1993). Prescriptions for independence: Working with older people who are visually impaired. New York: AFB Press.
Book Chapters
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Pogrund, R.L. (2018). Overview of O&M. In R.L. Pogrund & N. Griffin-Shirley (Eds.), Partners in O&M: Supporting Orientation and Mobility for Students Who Are Visually Impaired. New York: AFB Press.
Meeks, M., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (2018). Brain and O&M. In R. Pogrund and N. Griffin-Shirley (Eds.), Partners in O&M: supporting orientation and mobility for students who are visually impaired. New York: AFB Press.
Griffin-Shirley, N.2018). O&M Tools and Systems. In R. Pogrund and N. Griffin-Shirley (Eds.), Partners in O&M: supporting orientation and mobility for students who are visually impaired. New York: AFB Press.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Delcambre, L. (2018). From policy to practices: Towards inclusion of children with visual impairments in the USA. Inclusion - Cross-cultural reflections on policies, practices, and approaches. New Delhi, India: Bharti Publications.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Trusty, S. (2017). Orientation and mobility. In C. Holbrook, C. Kamaei-Hannan. T. McCarthy (Ed.), Foundations of Education, 3rd Edition, Volume 2. (pp. 654-699). New York: AFB Press.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Bozeman, L. (2016). Vision loss and older adults: Considerations for the orientation and mobility professional. In N. Griffin-Shirley, & L. Bozeman, (Eds.). Orientation and mobility for independent living: Strategies for teaching orientation and mobility to older adults. (pp. 1-20). New York: AFB Press.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Bozeman, L. (2016). Fostering collaboration among professionals serving older people with vision loss. In N. Griffin-Shirley, & L. Bozeman, (Eds.). Orientation and mobility for independent living: Strategies for teaching orientation and mobility to older adults. (pp.213-234.). New York: AFB Press.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Bozeman, L. (2016). Current and emerging issues for O&M services. In N. Griffin-Shirley, & L. Bozeman, (Eds.). Orientation and mobility for independent living: Strategies for teaching orientation and mobility to older adults. (pp. 235-244). New York: AFB Press.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Page, A. (2012). Assistive technology used in O&M. In Rona Pogrund et al., (Eds.), TAPS: Electronic travel devices part 3: Appendices. (pp. 211-224). Austin, TX: Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Welsh, R.L. (2010). Teaching orientation and mobility to older adults. In W. Wiener, R.L. Welsh, & B. B. Blasch (Eds.). Foundations of orientation and mobility, Third edition. (pp. 286-314). NY: AFB Press.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Grimmett, E. S., & Smith, D. W. (2008). Using strength-based planning for transitioning students with visual impairments. In N. Griffin-Shirley, R. Davidson, M. Shaughnessy, & E. Laman (Eds.). Using strength-based planning for students with sensory impairments. (pp. 71-93). Deer Park, NY: Linus Publications, Inc.
Lechtenberger, D., Griffin-Shirley, N., & Grimmett, E. S. (2008). Future of strength-based service planning. In N. Griffin-Shirley, R. Davidson, M. Shaughnessy, &
E. Laman (Eds.). Using strength-based planning for students with sensory impairments. (pp. 121-138). Deer Park, NY: Linus Publications, Inc.
Griffin-Shirley, N. & Ferrara, S. (2006). How is physical education different from orientation and mobility? In R. Davidson, E. Laman, M. Shaughnessy (Eds.) Assessing the general physical education curriculum for students with sensory deficits. (pp. 67-84). Haerppauge, NY: NOVA Science Publishers, Inc.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Ferrara, S. L., Davidson, R., Daniel, C., & Laman, E. (2006). Sensory impact on motor development. In R. Davidson, E. Laman, M. Shaughnessy (Eds.) Assessing the general physical education curriculum for students with sensory deficits. (pp. 31-44). Haerppauge, NY: NOVA Science Publishers, Inc.
Hunter, S. J., Griffin-Shirley, N., & Noll, L. (2005). Visual impairments. In J. E. Farmer, J. Donders, & S. Warschausky (Eds.). Treating neurodevelopmental disabilities. (pp.132-146). New York: Guilford Publications, Inc.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Trusty, S., & Rickard, R. (2000). Orientation and mobility. In A. J. Koenig, M. C. Holbrook (Eds.), Foundations of education. (pp. 529-568). New York: AFB Press.
Refereed Journal Articles
Okungu, P., Griffin-Shirley, N., Pogrund, R. (2019). Accommodation Needs for Teachers Who Are Blind and Teach Students with Visual Impairments. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 113(3), 248-259.
Alsayedhassan, B., Banda, D., Lee, J., Kim, Y., Griffin-Shirley, N. (2019). A survey of parents’ perceptions of the picture exchange communication system for children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. Clinical Archives of Communication Disorders, 4(1), 1-9.
Davis, C., Pogrund, R., Griffin-Shirley, N. Project SASI: A Community Engagement Project to Increase Recruitment and Retention of Professionals Working with Students with Sensory Impairments in Rural and Remote Schools, Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement. (Accepted).
Griffin-Shirley, N. Bozeman, L., Obiero, N. A, Steinle, K. J., & Page, A. (2019). Preparation of orientation and mobility specialist students who are blind and have low vision: Survey of faculty who teach blindfold and simulation cane courses. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, p. 1-11.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Lee, J., Nguyen, T., Othuon, V., Page, A. (In Press). Survey-based learning of interns in orientation and mobility program. Vision Rehabilitation International.
Pogrund, R., Davis, C., Griffin-Shirley, N. Project SASI: A Community Engagement Project to Increase Recruitment and Retention of Professionals Working with Students with Sensory Impairments in Rural and Remote Schools. Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement.
Alsayedhassan, B., Lee, J., Banda, D., Kim, Y., Griffin-Shirley, N. (In Press). Practitioners’ perceptions of the picture exchange communication system for children with autism. Disability and Rehabilitation.
Penrod, W. M., Griffin-Shirley, N., Holliger, K., Burgin, X., Smolka, S., Okungu, P. A., Steinle, K., Obiero, N. A. (In Press). The Orientation and Mobility Specialist and Braille: Point-Counter Point. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Banda, D. R., Ajuwon, P.M., Cheon, J., Lee, J., Park, H.R., & Lyngdoh, S. L. (2017). A survey on the use of mobile applications for people who are visually impaired. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 111, 307-324.
Alsayedhassan, B., Banda, D., Griffin-Shirley, N. (2016). A review of picture exchange communication interventions implemented by parents and practitioners. Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 38, 191-208.
Ajuwon, P. M., Meeks, M. K., Griffin-Shirley, N., & Okungu, P. A. (2016). Reflections of teachers of visually impaired students on their assistive technology. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, New York: AFB Press. 110, 128-134.
DePountis, V., Pogrund, R., Griffin-Shirley, N., & Lan, W. Y (2015). Technologies that facilitate the study of advanced mathematics by students who are blind. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 109, 265-278.
Ajuwon, P. M., Sarraj, H., Griffin-Shirley, N., Letchenberger, D., & Zhou, L. (2015). Pre-service teachers’ attitudes toward including students who are blind or have low vision in their classrooms. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness. 109, 131-140.
Banda, D. R., Okungu. P. A., Griffin-Shirley, N., Meeks, M. K., & Landa-Vialard, O., (2015). Teaching orientation and mobility skills for students with autism and visual impairments in public schools: A data-based study. International Journal of Orientation and Mobility. 7, 34-43.
Banda, D. R., Griffin-Shirley, N., Okungu, P. A., Ogot, O. P., & Meeks, M. K. (2014). A review of intervention studies conducted with individuals with autism and sensory impairments. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 108, 299-309.
Zhou, L., Smith, D.W., Parker, A.T., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (2013). The relationship between perceived computer competence and the employment outcomes of transition-aged youths with visual impairments. Journal of Visual Impairments and Blindness, 107, 43-53.
Hamman, D., Lechtenberger, D., Griffin-Shirley, N., & Zhou, L. (2013, Accepted). Beyond exposure to collaboration: Preparing general-education teacher candidates for inclusive practice. The Teacher Educator.
Zhou, L., Ajuwon, P. M., Smith, D. W., Griffin-Shirley, N., Parker, A.
T., & Okungu, P. (2012). Assistive technology competencies for teachers of students with visual impairments: A national study. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness.106, (10), 656-665.
Ajuwon, P.M., Lechtenberger, D., Griffin-Shirley, N., Sokolosky, S., Zhou, L., & Mullins, F.E. (2012). General education pre-service teachers perceptions of including students with disabilities in their classrooms. International Journal of Special Education, 27, (3), 1-8.
Zhou, L., Griffin-Shirley, N., Kelley, P., Banda, D., Lan, W., Parker, A. T., & Smith, D. W. (2012). The relationship between computer and internet use and performance on standardized tests by secondary school students with visual impairments. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 106, 609-621.
Zhou, L., Smith, D. W., Parker, A. T., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (2011). Assistive technology competencies of teachers of students with visual impairments: A comparison of perceptions. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 105, 533-547.
Zhou, L., Parker, A., Smith, D. & Griffin-Shirley, N. (2011). Assistive technology for students with visual impairments: Challenges and needs in teacher preparation and teacher practice. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 105, 197-210.
Grimmett, E., Pogrund, R., Griffin-Shirley, N. (2011). A National Study of Parental Perspective of the Dual-Certified Vision Professional Service Delivery Model. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 4, 211-221.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Pogrund, R.L, & Grimmett, E. (2011). View of dual-certified vision education professionals across the United States. Insight: Research and Practice in Visual Impairment and Blindness, 4, 15-21.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Pogrund, R. (2010). Inclusion of CVI in Texas Tech University's Personnel Preparation Program, Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness. 104, (10), 660-661.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Pogrund, R., Smith, D., & Duemer, L. (2009). A three-phase study of dual-certified vision education professionals in the Southwest. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness. 103 (6), 354-366.
Smith, D.W., Kelley, P., Maushak, N.J., Griffin-Shirley, G., & Lan, W.Y. (2009). Assistive technology competencies for teachers of students with visual impairments. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 103, 457-469.
Smith, D.W., Griffin-Shirley, N., Pogrund, R., Lan, W., Dignan, K.C., & Marsh, R.A. (2008). A survey of dual-certified educational professionals in Texas. RE:view, 39 (1), 173-174.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Kelley, P., Page, A., & Matlock, D. (2006). Consumers’ perspectives of orientation and mobility for adult diabetics who are visually impaired. RE:view, 38 (2), 86-95.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Nes, S. L. (2005). Self-esteem and empathy in sighted and visually impaired preadolescents. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 99 (5), 276-285.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Matlock, D. (2004). Paraprofessionals speak out: A survey. RE:view, 36 (3), 127-136.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Trusty S., Kelley, P., Siew-Jin, L.K., & Macias, E.P. (2004). Barriers to eye care adult Hispanics with diabetes face. RE:view, 36 (2), 53-61.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Koenig, A.J., Layton, C.A., Davidson, R.C., Siew, L.K., Edmonds, A.R., & Robinson, M.C. (2004). A survey of teachers of students with visual impairments: Responsibilities, satisfactions, and needs. RE:view, 36 (1), 7-20.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Almon, P., & Kelley, P. (2002). Visually impaired personnel preparation program: A collaborative distance education model. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 96 (4), 233-245.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Marsh, R. A., & Hartmeister, F. (2001). Orientation and mobility specialists’ practices concerning liability issues. Journal of Visual Impairments and Blindness, 95 (1), 45-48.
Kelley, P., Ward, M.E., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (2000). Personnel preparation and the National Agenda. RE:view, 32 (3), 102-114.
Johnson, K., Griffin-Shirley, N., & Koenig, A. J. (2000). Active learning for children with visual impairments and additional disabilities. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 94 (9), 584-594.
Marsh, R.A., Hartmeister, F., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (2000). Legal issues for orientation and mobility specialists: Minimizing the risks of liability. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 94 (8), 495-508.
Griffin-Shirley, N., McGregor, D., & Jacobson, W. (1999). Survey of dual-certified orientation and mobility specialists. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 93 (3), 133-139.
McGregor, D., Griffin-Shirley, N., Brown, S., & Koenig, A. J. (1998). Interprofessional perceptions of orientation and mobility specialists and teachers of students with visual disabilities. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 5 (92), 366-372.
Long, R. G., Boyette, L. M., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (1996). Older persons and community travel: The effect of visual impairment. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 90 (4), 302-313.
Griffin-Shirley, N., McNeely, E.A., & Karwisch, A.H. (1992). Teaching caregivers to recognize diminished vision among nursing home residents. Geriatric Nursing Journal, November/December, 332-335.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1992). Teaching in an orientation and mobility program for Chinese special educators. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 86 (4), 371-372.
Griffin-Shirley, N., McNeely, E.A., & Karwisch, A.H. (1990). Videotape simulations to teach staff of long-term care facilities about residents' vision loss. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 84 (10), 530-531.
Blasch, B., Long, R., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (1989). Results of a national survey of electronic travel aid use. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 83 (9), 449-53.
Blasch, B., Long, R., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (1987). Evaluation of electronic travel aids (ETA's) for visually impaired individuals. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 10 (4), 000-001.
Refereed Position Paper
Griffin-Shirley, N., Kelley, P., & Lawrence, B. (2006). The role of the orientation and mobility specialist in the public school. Division of Visual Impairments, Council for Exceptional Children.
Refereed Internet Training Unit
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Page, A. Older adults with vision loss orientation and mobility. AFB Senior Site. Summer, 2008.
Refereed Conference Proceedings
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2012). Inclusion of orientation and mobility services in early intervention programs for children with visual impairments. Global Commitments Towards Inclusive Development of Persons with Disabilities, 2012 International Conference India Association of Rehabilitation Professionals. March 2012. India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India.
Griffin-Shirley, N. & Mahapatra, B.C. (2009). Information technology and personnel preparation of teachers of students with visual impairments and orientation and mobility specialists in the United States and India: A comparative study. International Seminar Cum Annual Conference of All India Association for Educational research on Quality Concerns in Education, Dec. 2009. University of Lucknow, India.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Kelley, P. (2003) A step in cyberspace: Internet delivery of O&M coursework. Mobility: In Touch with Africa, In Step with the World. The 11th International Mobility Conference Proceedings. Stellenbosch. South Africa.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Kelley, P., & Marsh, R. A. (2000). The use of a collaborative vision for distance education in O&M. In a brighter vision for the future. The 10th International Mobility Conference. Warwick, UK: University of Warwick. Disk.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Robinson, M. C., & Miller, E. (2000). A needs assessment of rehabilitation services for older Americans residing in Alaska. In a brighter vision for the future. The 10th International Mobility Conference. Warwick, UK: University of Warwick. Disk.
McGregor, D., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (1998). Training O&M specialists for the twenty-first century. In E. Sifferman, M. Williams, B.B. Blasch (Eds.). O&M Moving into the Twenty-first Century. The 9th International Mobility Conference. (pp. 139-140). Atlanta, GA: Rehabilitation Research & Development Center, VA Medical Center.
McGregor, D., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (1998). Using verbal and physical prompts to teach the use of a long cane to a student who is visually impaired and has additional severe disabilities. In E. Sifferman, M. Williams, B.B. Blasch (Eds.). O&M Moving into the Twenty-first Century. The 9th International Mobility Conference. (pp. 120-122). Atlanta, GA: Rehabilitation Research & Development Center, VA Medical Center.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & McGregor, D. (1996). Results of a survey of college graduates who have dual certification as orientation and mobility specialists and teachers of children with visual disabilities. In J. M. Tellevik, & E. Haugum (Eds.) Coping with the environment, Conference Proceedings International Mobility Conference. No. 8. Vol. 2. (pp. 408-409). Melhus, Norway: Tambartum National Resource Center of Special Education for the Visually Impaired.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & McGregor, D. (1996). Interprofessional perceptions of orientation and mobility specialists and teachers of students with visual disabilities. In J. M. Tellevik, & E. Haugum (Eds.) Coping with the environment, Conference Proceedings International Mobility Conference. No. 8. Vol. 2. (pp. 405-407). Melhus, Norway: Tambartum National Resource Center of Special Education for the Visually Impaired.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1993). Utilizing research to improve service delivery to older adults with sensory impairments. Proceedings of the Helen Keller National Center's Second National Challenge to Independence Conference, Dallas, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N., McNeeley, E. A., & Karwisch, A. H., (1990). Caring for nursing home residents with impaired vision. In V. Bengtson (Ed.), The Gerontologist 43rd Annual Scientific Meeting Generations: Continuities, Conflicts, Reciprocities. Vol. 30. (pp.106A-107A). Washington, D.C.: The Gerontological Society of America.
Refereed Instructional Videotape
Griffin-Shirley, N., Karwisch, A. H., & McNeely, E. A. (Producers). (1990). Caring for the nursing home resident with impaired vision (Videotape). Atlanta, GA: Atlanta Research and Education Foundation.
Instructional Videotape
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Davis, C. S. Transformation Videotape Module (series of 4 videotapes). (2014). Lubbock, TX. College of Education.
Web-based Teacher Preparation Curriculum
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2016). Fostering Collaboration for Service Providers Working with Older Adults who are Blind or Visually Impaired, American Foundation for the Blind. April 8, 2016.
Lechtenberger, D. A., Griffin-Shirley, N., Hamman, D., & Hettler, T. (2009). Project IDEAL: Informing & Designing Education for All Learners. This online resource was developed with grant funding from the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities and provides teaching modules to assist teacher preparation program faculty in the training of pre-service teachers on how to work with students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms. The Project IDEAL website can be retrieved from
Smith, D., Grimmett, E., Lechtenberger, D. A., Griffin-Shirley, N., Hettler, T., Trusty, S., & Zhou, L. (2009). An Overview of Disability Categories. Teaching module for Project IDEAL website can be retrieved from
McNamara-Spears, K., Lechtenberger, D. A., Griffin-Shirley, N., & Zhou, L. (2009). Attitudes and Beliefs About Special Education and Students with Disabilities. Teaching module for Project IDEAL website can be retrieved from
Stocks, G., Lechtenberger, D. A., Griffin-Shirley, N., Hettler, T., & Zhou, L. (2009). Classroom Management. Teaching module for Project IDEAL website can be retrieved from
Smith, D., Lechtenberger, D.A., Hettler, T., Griffin-Shirley, N., Sokolosky, S., & Zhou, L. (2009). Special Education Policy and Procedures: A Brief Overview for Teachers. Teaching module for Project IDEAL website can be retrieved from
Lechtenberger, D. A., Hettler, T., Banda, D., Hart, S., Parker, A., Liu-Gitz, L, Griffin-Shirley, N., & Zhou, L. (2009). Behavior Management: A Guide for Students with Emotional Behavioral Challenges. Teaching module for Project IDEAL website can be retrieved from
Refereed Invited Publications
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2014). Book review of the art and science of teaching orientation and mobility to persons with visual impairments by William Jacobson. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness. 108, 83-88.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2008). Provision of orientation and mobility services in 1990s by Mark Uslan – Recommended by Nora Griffin-Shirley. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 102 (3), 173-174.
Non-refereed Invited Publications
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2009, November). United States-India Education Foundations Indian Fulbrighter Fifth Edition.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2008, Summer). Letter from the chair. Orientation and Mobility Division Newsletter, Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2008, Spring). Letter from the chair. Orientation and Mobility Division Newsletter, Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2008, Winter). Letter from the chair. Orientation and Mobility Division Newsletter, Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2007 Fall). Letter from the chair. Orientation and Mobility Division Newsletter, Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2007, Winter). Letter from the chair. Orientation and Mobility Division Newsletter, Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2007, Spring). Letter from the chair. Orientation and Mobility Division Newsletter, Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2007, Summer). Letter from the chair. Orientation and Mobility Division Newsletter, Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2006, Fall). Letter from the chair. Orientation and Mobility Division Newsletter, Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2005, Fall). Program Committee Update. Orientation and Mobility Division Newsletter, 11 (4), 7. Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2005, Winter). Professional development committee report. Orientation and Mobility Division Newsletter, 11 (2). Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2005, Winter). Professional issues committee report. Orientation and Mobility Division Newsletter, Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired. 11 (2).
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2005, Fall). From the desk of the guest editor. D.V.I. Quarterly, 51 (1).
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2004, Summer). AER needs you. AER Report, 21 (2).
Griffin-Shirley, N., Ruconich, S., Frith, S. (2004, Summer). Should AER hold annual international conferences? AER Report, 21 (2).
Non-refereed Publications
Moore, J.E., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (2014). On-site peer review report, April 6-9, 2014. Lighthouse of Pinellas, Inc. for the Blind and Visually Impaired (LHP). National Accreditation Council for Blind and Low Vision Services. Chattanooga, TN.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Pogrund, R., & Davidson, R. (2013, 2014). Project SASI- Students with Autism and Sensory Impairments: Addressing the Personnel Shortages of Rural, Remote, and High-Need Areas - Grant Performance Report (ED 524B). Washington, D.C.: Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1999). An assessment of the feasibility of offering an innovative program for older Alaskans who are blind and visually impaired. Report for the Kenai Peninsula Independent Living Center, Homer, Alaska.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1993). The effects of rehabilitation training of visually impaired older adults on self-efficacy, depression, activities of daily living, attitudes about blindness, and social support networks. (Dissertation).
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Orr, A. (1993). Aging and vision loss: Guidelines for an innovative personnel preparation curriculum in gerontology. New York, NY: American Foundation for the Blind.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Turco, D., & Groff, G. (1992). Stars for visually impaired youth. New York, NY: American Foundation for the Blind. Unpublished manuscript.
Harley, R. K., Straw, L. B., Zimmerman, G. J., Dodson-Burke, B., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (1992). Peabody mobility program for aged adults with visual impairment. Unpublished manuscript.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1987). Outline on visual impairment and blindness. Workshop curriculum guides for interpreter trainers. 10 (4). 000-001.
Editor of Texas Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired Newsletter, Division 9, 1998-1999.
Accepted Peer Refereed Publications
Griffin-Shirley, N., Bozeman, L., Obiero, N. A., Steinle, K., Page, A. Survey of university faculty training orientation and mobility specialists concerning what accommodations, teaching strategies and resources are used for students who are blind. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness.
Christopher, D., Pogrund, R., Griffin-Shirley, N. Using community engagement to increase recruitment and retention of professionals working with students with sensory impairments in rural and remote schools. Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship.
Submitted for Publication
Alsayedhassan, B., Lee, J., Banda, D., Kim, Y., Griffin-Shirley, N. Practitioners’ perceptions of the picture exchange communication system for children with autism. Disability and Rehabilitation.
Dissertation/Thesis Committees
Chair/Co-chair (Dissertations Completed)
1. Sharon Trusty
2. Rachel Rickard Martinez
3. David Henzi
4. Robert Duncan McGregor
5. Kenalea Johnson
6. Margaret Robinson
7. Lai Kuen Siew
8. Sharon Summers
9. Mohammed Safhi
10. Olaya Landa-Vialard
11. Phoebe Ogunko
12. Melanie Meeks
13. Kristen Smith
14. Bertha Guerroro
Chair/Co-chair (Dissertation in Progress)
1. Sanpalei Lygdoh
Member, Dissertation Committee
1. Mehmet Cihar
2. Mohanna Almohanna
3. Batool Alsayedhassan
Doctoral Committee Advisor
1. Shelley Danaher
2. Malcolm Brownell
Member, Dissertation Committee (Completed Dissertations)
1. Effie Laman
2. Amy Edmonds McKenzie
3. Pamela Broadston
4. Suzanne House
5. Mary Dell Donelson
6. Anne Estevis
7. Su Chen Chuang
8. Jeanette Wedding
9. Kuo-Tsai Chen
10. Eleanor Miller
11. Erika Ruegg
12. Carol Farrenkopf
13. Kathy Staudt
14. Derrick Smith
15. Doylene Lan
16. Sandy Nes
17. Rachelle Jones
18. Debra Hyde (Georgia Institute of Technology)
19. Grace Ambrose (Vanderbilt University)
20. Amy Parker
21. Cylathia Daniel
22. Li Zhou
23. Vicki DePountis
24. Kathy Sheffield
25. Nicole Johnson
26. Ismahan Arslan-Ari
27. Tara Mason
Member, Master’s Thesis Committee
1. Amy Edmonds
Personnel Preparation/Curriculum Development/
Distance Education Grants Activities
2020 Carter, S., Banda, D. & Griffin-Shirley, "Project TEDD: Teaching Educators on Dual Diagnosis," Sponsored by Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities, State, $750,000.00.
2019 Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal), Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), "Project INVITE: Interdisciplinary Neurological Visual Impairment Teaching Experts: Training Professionals to Work with Children with Visual Impairments in Rural, Remote, and High-Need Areas," Sponsored by United States Department of Education, Federal, $1,250,000.00. (October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2024).
2019 Carter, S., Banda, D. & Griffin-Shirley, "Project Leadership Challenge: Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders Working with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities," Sponsored by Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities, State, $750,000.00.
2018 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), & Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal), Reach Across Texas Program, Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, ($602,000).
2017 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), & Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal), Reach Across Texas Program, Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, ($602,000).
2016 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal), & Kackley, L. (Co-Principal): Project SASI: Students with autism and sensory impairments: Addressing the personnel shortages in rural, remote and high-need areas. U.S. Department of Education ($250,000).
2015-2020 Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal), Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), & Kackley, L. (Co-Principal): Project CAT-SI: Collaboration and Assistive Technology for Students with Sensory Impairment. Students with autism and sensory impairments: Addressing the personnel shortages in rural, remote and high-need areas. U.S. Department of Education ($1,249,999).
2016 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), & Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal), Reach Across Texas Program, Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, ($602,000).
2015 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), & Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal), Reach Across Texas Program, Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, ($602,000).
2015 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal), & Kackley, L. (Co-Principal): Project SASI: Students with autism and sensory impairments: Addressing the personnel shortages in rural, remote and high-need areas. U.S. Department of Education ($250,000).
2015 Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal), Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), & Kackley, L. (Co-Principal): Project CAT-SI: Collaboration and Assistive Technology for Students with Sensory Impairment. Students with autism and sensory impairments: Addressing the personnel shortages in rural, remote and high-need areas. U.S. Department of Education ($250,000).
2014 Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal), Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Reach Across Texas Program, Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, State, $528,250.
2014 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal), & Davidson, R. (Co-Principal): Project SASI: Students with autism and sensory impairments: Addressing the personnel shortages in rural, remote and high-need areas. U.S. Department of Education, ($250,000).
2013 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal), & Davidson, R. (Co-Principal): Project SASI: Students with autism and sensory impairments: Addressing the personnel shortages in rural, remote and high-need areas. U.S. Department of Education, ($250,000).
2013 Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal), Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Grant, "Reach Across Texas Program", Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, State, $502,000.
2012 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal), & Davidson, R. (Co-Principal): Project SASI: Students with autism and sensory impairments: Addressing the personnel shortages in rural, remote and high-need areas. U.S. Department of Education, ($250,000).
2012 Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal), Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal): Reach Across Texas Program, Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, State, $502,000.
2012 Griffin-Shirley, N. 2011 Collaborative Internship Program with DARS/DBS & Virginia Murray Sowell Center for Research & Education in Blindness & Visual Impairment, Sponsored by TX Dept. of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services, $12,000. (December1, 2010-September 30, 2012).
2011 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal), & Davidson, R. (Co-Principal):. Project SASI: Students with autism and sensory impairments: Addressing the personnel shortages in rural, remote and high-need areas. US Department of Education, ($250,000).
2011 Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal), Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Reach Across Texas Program, Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, State, $487,000.
2010 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Davidson, R. (Co-Principal), Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal): TTU Graduate School Growing Graduate Programs 2010-2011, Proposal for Graduate Student Enrollment Growth, Teaming to secure external funding for graduate student support: Meeting the critical need for personnel serving students with sensory impairments in remote and rural states, Texas Tech University, Graduate School, $11,525.
2010 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Davidson, R. (Co-Principal), Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal): TTU Graduate School Growing Graduate Programs 2010-2011, Proposal for Graduate Student Enrollment Growth, Distance Education Program in Sensory Impairments, Texas Tech University, Graduate School, $5,000.
2010 Griffin-Shirley, N.: 2010-11 Cooperative Internship Program with DARS/DBS & Virginia Murray Sowell Center for Research and Education in Blindness & Visual Impairment, TX Dept of Assistive & Rehabilitative Svcs, State, $12,000.
2010 Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal), Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Reach Across Texas Program, Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, State, $487,000.
2010 Griffin-Shirley, N.: 2009 Cooperative Internship Program with DARS/DBS & Virginia Murray Sowell Center for Research and Education in Blindness & Visual Impairment, TX Dept of Assistive & Rehabilitative Svcs, State, $1,200.
2009 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Davidson, R. (Co-Principal), Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal): TTU Graduate School Growing Graduate Programs 2009-2010, Proposal for Graduate Student Enrollment Growth, Distance Education Program in Sensory Impairments, Texas Tech University, Graduate School, $8,000.
2009 Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal), Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Grant, "Reach Across Texas Program", Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, State, $487,000.
2009 Griffin-Shirley, N.: National Center for Leadership in Visual Impairment. Pennsylvania College of Optometry. $14,230.
2009 Griffin-Shirley, N.: 2009 Cooperative Internship Program with DARS/DBS & Virginia Murray Sowell Center for Research and Education in Blindness & Visual Impairment, TX Dept of Assistive & Rehabilitative Svcs, State, $2,250.
2008 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Davidson, R. (Co-Principal), Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal): Personnel Preparation Programs in Sensory Impairments for Rural and Remote Areas: Orientation and Mobility Specialists, Teachers of Students with Deafblindness, Teachers of Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing & Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments. Texas Tech University Graduate School. $18,000.
2008 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Davidson, R. (Co-Principal), Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal): Growing Graduate Programs/ Sensory Impairments/University of Southern Mississippi. $12,652.
2008 Griffin-Shirley, N.: National Center for Leadership in Visual Impairment. Pennsylvania College of Optometry. $96,740.
2008 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal): Region 12 Education Service Center, Waco, Texas. $10,000 for student support.
2008 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal): Region 13 Education Service Center, Austin, Texas. $4,598 for student support.
2008 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Davidson, R. (Co-Principal): Region 4 Education Service Center, Houston, Texas. $10,000 for student support.
2008 Griffin-Shirley, N.: Proposal for a Cooperative Internship Program with DARS/DBS and the Virginia Murray Sowell Center. $1,200.
2008 Griffin-Shirley, N.: Reach Across Texas. Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. $338,000.
2007 Griffin-Shirley, N.: Region 1 Education Service Center, Edinburgh, Texas. $7,000.
2007 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Davidson, R. (Co-Principal): Region 4 Education Service Center, Houston, Texas. $10,000 for student support.
2007 Griffin-Shirley, N.: College of Education, University of Utah. $5,000 for student support.
2007 Griffin-Shirley, N.: National Center for Leadership in Visual Impairment. Pennsylvania College of Optometry. $130,316.
2007 Griffin-Shirley, N.: Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitation Services "Proposal for a cooperative internship program with DARS/DBS and Virginia Murray Sowell Center”. $1,800.
2007 Griffin-Shirley, N.: Reach Across Texas. Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. $336,000.
2006 Griffin-Shirley, N.: Reach Across Texas. Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. $320,000.
2006 Griffin-Shirley, N.: National Center for Leadership in Visual Impairment. Pennsylvania College of Optometry. $108,656.
2005 Griffin-Shirley, N.: National Center for Leadership in Visual Impairment. Pennsylvania College of Optometry. $54,328.
2005 Griffin-Shirley, N.: Reach Across Texas. Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. $320,000.
2004 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Koenig, A. (Co-Principal): Reach Across Texas. Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. $330,000.
2003 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Koenig, A. (Co-Principal): Grant to purchase videotapes for all students enrolled in EDSP 5390. Early Intervention Training Center for Infants and Toddlers with Visual Impairments, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. $809.
2003 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Koenig, A. (Co-Principal): Reach Across Texas. Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. $335,000.
2002 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Koenig, A. (Co-Principal): New Mexico Vision Professionals Outreach Project. New Mexico School for the Visually Impaired. $251,000.
2001 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Koenig, A. (Co-Principal): Visually Impaired Preparation Program. Texas Department of Education. $303,015.
2001 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Koenig, A. (Co-Principal): Reach Across Texas. Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. $300,000.
2000 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Koenig, A. (Co-Principal): Visually Impaired Preparation Program. Texas Department of Education. $303,015.
1999 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Koenig, A. (Co-Principal): Visually Impaired Preparation Program. Texas Department of Education. $303,015.
1998 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Koenig, A. (Co-Principal): Visually Impaired Preparation Program. Texas Department of Education. $303,015.
1993-1997 Project Director: Educational Seminar grants, Seeing Eye, Inc. $10,000 annually. Total of $80,000. 1984-1986
1994-1998 Project Co-director: Orientation and Mobility Specialists for Rural Areas, Department of Education. $117, 420.
1995 Project Director: Cooperative Summer Internship Program, Texas Tech University-Texas Commission for the Blind O&M Internship Grant for Teachers, Texas Commission for the Blind. $16,112.
1993-1995 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Director), Orr, A. (Co-Director): The Development of Curriculum on Aging and Vision Loss for University Gerontology Programs. National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research. $125,000 annually.
1992 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Director), Orr, A. (Co-Director): Aging and Vision Loss: The development of guidelines for an innovative personal preparation curriculum in gerontology. National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research. $125,000.
1986 Administrative Assistant: Arkansas Women in the World: the Next 150 Years, Arkansas Endowment for the Humanities. $5,000.
1985 Project Co-director: Help Yourself to Better Health, Commission on Status of Women and Office, and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Arkansas Department of Human Service. Grant was highlighted for its significance in the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Office of Research and Sponsored Programs’ Annual Report 1986. $1,000.
Research Grant Activities
2010 Lechtenberger, D. (Principal Investigator), Griffin-Shirley, N. (Project Coordinator): Project IDEAL: Individualizing and designing education alternatives for learning. TX Council of Developmental Disabilities, State, $596,722.
2008 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal): A National Study of Parental Perspectives of the Dual-Certified Vision professional Service Delivery Model. Texas Tech University, College of Education, $2,176.
2008 Lechtenberger, D. (Principal Investigator), Griffin-Shirley, N. (Project Coordinator): Project IDEAL: Connecting Research to Practice for Teacher Educators-IDEAL (Informing & Designing Education for all Learners), Texas Developmental Disabilities Council. $199,953. Principle Investigator: DeAnn Lechtenberger.
2007 Crooks, S. (Co-investigator), Agnello, M.I. (Co-investigator), Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-investigator), White, D. (Co-investigator), Pogrund, R. (Co-investigator): Reopening Doors to the Accessibility of Web-Based Instructional Resources for Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments: Increasing Utilization through Interface Redesign. Texas Tech University College of Education Research Grant Competition, 2007-2008 Texas Tech University College of Education. $5,000.
2007 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-investigator), Pogrund, R. (Co-investigator), Duemer, L. (Co-investigator): A National Study of the Effectiveness of the Dual-Certified Vision Professional Service Delivery Model. Texas Tech University College of Education Research Grant Competition. $5,000.
2007 Griffin-Shirley, N. ABC Braille Study. American Printing House for the Blind, Louisville, KY. $49,013. (Became investigator after Alan J. Koenig’s death).
2007 Project Co-investigator: Opening doors to the Accessibility of web-based instructional resources for teachers of the visually impaired: Software implementation project. Texas Tech University College of Education Research Grant. $2,112. (Became investigator after Alan J. Koenig’s death).
2006 Griffin-Shirley, N.: ABC Braille Study. American Printing House for the Blind, Louisville, KY. $49,013. (Became investigator after Alan J. Koenig’s death).
2006 Project Co-investigator: Accessibility of web-based instructional resources for teachers of the visually impaired: Software implementation project. Texas Tech University College of Education. $2,112. (Became investigator after Alan J. Koenig’s death).
2006 Griffin-Shirley, N., Pogrund, R., & Duemer, L. Collaborative research on dual certified vision professionals. Texas Tech University College of Education. $2,300.
2005 Griffin-Shirley, N. Virginia Murray Sowell Center for Research and Education in Visual Impairment Texas Excellence Funds Grant. Texas Tech University. $69,038.
2005 Griffin-Shirley, N. ABC Braille Study. American Printing House for the Blind, Louisville, KY. $47,586. (Became investigator after Alan J. Koenig’s death).
2005 Griffin-Shirley, N. Project SLATE. U.S. Dept. of Education. $41,000. (Became investigator after Alan J. Koenig’s death).
2004 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-investigator), Koenig, A. (Co-investigator): Within reach – Accessible training for professionals in visual impairments. FIPSE. U.S. Department of Education. $24,000.
2001 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Project Co-investigator), Koenig, A. (Co-investigator: Within reach – Accessible training for professionals in visual impairments. FIPSE. U.S. Department of Education. $123,056.
2001 Griffin-Shirley, N., Project Investigator: Texas Tech University Summer Research Stipend. $2,500.
2000 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Project Co-investigator: Within reach – Accessible training for professionals in visual impairments. FIPSE. U.S. Department of Education. $123,056.
1999 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Project Co-investigator), Koenig, A. (Co-investigator: Within reach – Accessible training for professionals in visual impairments. FIPSE. U.S. Department of Education. $88,926.
1999 Griffin-Shirley, N., Project Investigator: A study to determine the barriers to ophthalmic care in Hispanic diabetics. Texas Tech University Office of Sponsored Program. $15,100.
1999 Griffin-Shirley, N., Project Co-investigator: National plan for training personnel to serve blind children. U.S. Department of Education. $5,800.
1996 Griffin-Shirley, N., Project Co-investigator: Survey of Active Learning for Children with Visual Impairments and Severe Disabilities. Texas Tech University College of Education, State Funded Organized Research Grant. $900.
1996 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Project Co-investigator): Liability Risks and Other Legal Concerns: A Survey of O&M Specialists. Texas Tech University College of Education, State Funded Organized Research Grant. $900.
1996 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Project Co-investigator): Development of an Orientation and Mobility Specialist Training Distance Education Course, EDSP 5390. Texas Tech University Teaching, Learning and Technology Center. $3,900.
1994 Griffin-Shirley, N., Project Co-investigator: The Relationship Between the Depression Levels of Older Adults with Visual Impairment and Literacy, Texas Tech University College of Education, State Funded Organized Research Grant. $900.
1994 Griffin-Shirley, N., Project Co-investigator: Faculty Travel Award for Research Efforts, Office of Research Services, Texas Tech University $400.
1994 Griffin-Shirley, N., Project Co-investigator: Survey of Texas Tech University Graduates who have Dual Certification as Orientation and Mobility Specialists and Teachers of Children with Visual Disabilities. Texas Tech University College of Education, State Funded Organized Research Grant. $900.
1989 Griffin-Shirley, N. (Project Co-investigator): Evaluation of Videotape as an Information Dissemination Tool, Veterans Administration Pilot Project, Rehabilitation Research and Development Center, Department of Veterans Affairs, Decatur, Georgia.
1989 Griffin-Shirley, N. (, Project Director: Assessment of Independent Living Skills of Elderly People with Impaired Vision, Veterans Administration Pilot Project Rehabilitation Research and Development Center, Department of Veterans Affairs, Decatur, Georgia.
1985 Griffin-Shirley, N., Project Director: University-Wide Needs Assessment for Disabled Students and Faculty, University of Arkansas at Little Rock. $1,000.
Unfunded Grant Activities
2018 Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal), Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Okungu, P. (Co-Principal), "Project DOME: DeafBlind and Orientation & Mobility Experts: Preparing Teachers to Serve High-Need Students with DeafBlindness," Sponsored by U.S. Department of Education- Office of Special Education Programs, Federal, $1,250,000.00. (July 23, 2018).
2015 Banda, D. (Co-Principal), Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), "Project SPELL: Special Education Leaders Learning Evidence-Based Practices for Children with Disabilities," Sponsored by OSEP, U.S. Department of Education, Federal, $1,241,411.00. (December 2015).
2015 Banda, D. (Co-Principal), Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), "Development of an MEd Special Education and a Certificate Program in Multiple Disabilities: A Partnership between Texas Tech University & Amity University," Sponsored by The United States-India Educational Foundation, Other, $189,734.00. (October 2015).
2014. Davidson, R. (Co-Principal), Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal), "Project CAT –SI Collaboration and Assistive Technology for Students with Sensory Impairments," Sponsored by United States Department of Education-Office of Special Education, Federal, $1,250,000.00.
2013 Griffin-Shirley, N., & Banda, D, Development of a MEd Special Education in Inclusive Education: A Partnership between TTU & Banaras Hindu University. United States-India Education Foundation, New Delhi, India. $249,000
2011 Griffin-Shirley, N., & Banda, D. Exchanging and Empowering Special Education Personnel: An Indo-US Educational Reform Initiative, United States India Education Foundation, New Delhi, India. $84,379.
2011 Davidson, R., (Principal), Griffin-Shirley, N., (Supporting), Richman, D., (Supporting), Flores, Jr., C. A. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Special Education Evaluation and Research” Sponsored by Institute of Education Sciences, $689,999.
2010 Parker, A. (Principal), Burley, H., Griffin-Shirley, N., Sponsored Research, Cortical Activations in Special Populations: Measuring Responses to Educational Interventions, TTU's Restricted Research Initiatives, Texas Tech University, $100,000,. (expsub: January 25, 2010, sub: January 25, 2010).
2009 Pogrund, R., Griffin-Shirley, N., Parker, A., Functional Vision Evaluations in an Arena Model for Children with Visual Impairments and Additional Disabilities in West Texas, The CH Foundation, Private, $29,856.
2008 Griffin-Shirley, N. A collaborative personnel preparation program for teachers of students with visual impairments in Houston, Texas area, TTU Graduate School, Texas Tech University, $117,200.
2008 Pogrund, R. (Co-Principal), Griffin-Shirley, N. (Co-Principal), Arena Evaluation of Children with Visual Impairments and Additional Disabilities from West Texas, Helen Jones Foundation, Private, $36,356.
2008 Project Co-investigator: Personnel Preparation Programs in Sensory Impairments for Rural and Remote Areas: Orientation and Mobility Specialists, Teacher of Students with Deafblindness, Teacher of Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing & Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments. Texas Tech University Graduate School. $111,000.
2008 Virginia Murray Sowell Center for Research and Education in Visual Impairment Distinguished Lecture on Teaching Strategies for Students with Visual Impairments and Additional Disabilities, CH Foundation. $41,556.
2007 A study of the effectiveness of a service delivery model for students with visual impairments. Office of the President for Research. $57,384.
2007 Texas Tech University Proposal for Recruitment Incentive Award: M.Ed./Certification personnel preparation program in teacher of children with visual impairment and orientation and mobility specialists in Dallas and Houston.
2006 Texas Tech University Office of Research Services, The development of an orientation and mobility evaluation (DOME) for children and adults with blindness and visual impairment.
2006 Texas Tech University Office of Research Services, The development of an orientation and mobility evaluation (DOME) for children and adults with blindness and visual impairment.
2006 Texas Tech University Research Development Grant. LMA Responding to Needs in the Field: Moving toward web-based accessibility instructional resources for teachers of the visually impaired: Software implementation project.
2005 Use of Segway Human Transport as an Assistive Mobility Device, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research Field-Initiated Program CFDA 84.133G-1. $447,235.
2004 Evaluation of 2-way Radios Usage as a TTU Teaching Tool, Teaching, Learning and Technology Centers Faculty Incentive Grant.
2004 Innovative Counseling Program Using Play Therapy and Animal Assisted Therapy for Elementary At Risk Students, The CH Foundation.
2004 Innovative Counseling Program Using Play Therapy and Animal Assisted Therapy for Elementary At Risk Students, Helen Jones Foundation.
2003 Reach Across Texas: Preparing Specialists to Deliver Instruction in the Expanded Core Curriculum for All Students with Visual Impairments, Including Those With Multiple Disabilities. U.S. Department of Education. $1,200,000.
2000 Distance Education Partnership: Preparing Specialists in Visual Impairment in New Mexico, Kansas, Nebraska, and Texas, Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education.
1999 Preparation of Special Education, Related Services, and Early Intervention Personnel to Serve Infants, Toddlers, and Children with Low-incidence Disabilities, Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education.
1997 Tri-state Personnel Preparation Program in Orientation and Mobility, Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education.
1997 A Curriculum Development Workshop to Standardize the O&M Curriculum Program Curricula for Distance Learning Between Three Texas Universities, Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education.
1997 TRIP – Texas Regional Innovative Program: Preparation of O&M Specialists, Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education.
1994 Dual Certification Personnel Preparation Program in O&M and Visual Impairment, Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education.
1994 Program to Prepare O&M Specialists for Rural Areas, Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education.
Certifications
Orientation and Mobility Specialist Certification through the Academy for the Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals, 2017-2022.
Regional Presenter for Orientation and Mobility Assistants Certification through Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired, 1991.
Ohio State Elementary School Teacher (K-8) Certification, 1979-83.
Maine State Elementary School Teacher (K-8) Certification, 1976-80.
Professional Awards and Honors
Phil Hatlen Award in Recognition of Providing Innovative Changes or Outstanding Leadership Which Improved Services to Programming and Quality of Life for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, Texas Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, 2011.
Dean’s Academic Achievement Award, College of Education, Texas Tech University, 2010.
President’s Academic Achievement Award Nominee, College of Education, Texas Tech University, 2010.
President’s Academic Achievement Award Nominee from College of Education, Texas Tech University, 2010.
Fulbright Scholarship Lecturer, United States-India Education Foundation, International, August 1, 2009-December 31, 2009.
Texas Tech University Faculty Development Leave, Fall 2009; Fall 2002.
Nominated for the Barnie E. Rushing Award, Jr. Faculty Distinguished Research Award, College of Education, Texas Tech University. 2008.
Nominated for the Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching Award, College of Education, Texas Tech University. 2008.
Nominated for the President’s Academic Achievement Award, College of Education, Texas Tech University. 2007.
Nominated for Spencer A. Wells Faculty Award, College of Education, Texas Tech University. 2007.
Honored Faculty Participant, Bridging the Disciplinary Divide, Texas Tech University Library 2006 Faculty Academic Contributing Exhibit, April 20, 2006.
Texas Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired Orientation and Mobility Leadership Award for 2005, TAER Annual Conference, Houston, TX, April 2005.
Alternate participant for the U. S. Department of Education’s Fulbright-Hays Group Studies Abroad Program to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos in Summer 2004. Funded through the Texas Tech University Office of International Affairs.
Outstanding Faculty Member 2001-2002, Texas Student Education Association, 2002.
Recipient of the Salzburg Seminar Honorarium, Schloss Leopoldskron, Austria, College of Education, Texas Tech University, Summer 2002.
Nominated for Spencer A. Wells Faculty Award, College of Education, Texas Tech University, 2001.
Nominated for Faculty Distinguished Leadership Award, College of Education, Texas Tech University, 2001.
Nominated for Barnie E. Rushing, Jr. Faculty Distinguished Research Award, College of Education, Texas Tech University, 2001.
Nominated for the McDonald Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Education, Texas Tech University, 2001.
President’s Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Education, Texas Tech University, 1999-2000.
Nominated for American Association of University Women Recognition Award for Emerging Scholars, Texas Tech University, 1997.
Nominated for the AAUW Emerging Scholar Award, College of Education, Texas Tech University, 1996.
Bennett Baxley Award, Georgia Chapter of the Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired, 1992.
Retirement Research Foundation National Media Award for training videotape, Caring for the nursing home resident with impaired vision, Chicago, Illinois 1990.
Outstanding Rating Certificate, Department of Veterans Affairs Performance Award, Atlanta, GA 1988, 1989, 1990.
Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year Award, Gerontology Center, Georgia State University 1989.
Kappa Delta Phi Honor Society, Member 1984-1990.
United States Rehabilitation Services Administration, Traineeship recipient 1978.
All Maine Women, University of Maine, Orono, Maine 1975.
Sophomore Eagles, an Advisory Group, University of Maine, Orono, Maine 1973.
Dollars for Scholars Scholarship, Bangor, Maine 1972.
Previous Professional Experience
Member of the India Peer Review Committee, Council for International Exchange of Scholars, Washington, D.C., 2010-2013.
Expert reviewer of proposed Orientation and Mobility Program, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, April-May 2010.
Program Evaluator for Personnel Preparation Grants in Orientation and Mobility, San Francisco State University, CA 2008 to present.
Reviewer of Step-By-Step (video and program), American Printing House for the Blind, August-September 2008.
Reviewer of Reclaiming Independence (video and program), American Printing House for the Blind, June 2006.
Consultant/presenter, Clark County School District, Las Vegas, Nevada, May, 26, 2006.
Associate Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham’s
School of Optometry, Division of Vision Services, 2006.
Special Education Program Coordinator, Texas Tech University, 1997-2001; 2004 -2006.
Private Contractor, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, 1993 to present.
Regional Consultant in Aging, American Foundation for the Blind, Southeast Regional Center, Atlanta, Georgia, 1990-1993.
Interim Director, American Foundation for the Blind, Southeast Regional Center, Atlanta, Georgia, January-June 1992.
Research Health Scientist, Rehabilitation Research & Development Center, Department of Veteran Affairs, Atlanta, Georgia, 1987-1990.
Instructor, Rehabilitation of the Blind Program, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1983-1987.
Orientation and Mobility Instructor, Vision Center for the Blind, Columbus, Ohio, 1979-1983.
Elementary School Teacher, Rangeley Lakes Region Public School, Rangeley, Maine, 1976-1978.
Teaching Experience at Texas Tech University
1993 to Present
Advanced Seminar in Orientation and Mobility
Advanced Orientation and Mobility Training for Individuals who are Blind/Visually Impaired
Anatomy & Functions of the Visual System
Applied Behavior Analysis
Basic Orientation and Mobility Skills
Exceptional Child and Youth
Intermediate Orientation and Mobility Training for Individuals who are Blind/Visually Impaired
Intermediate Seminar in Orientation and Mobility
Internship in Special Education
Physical Aspects Affecting Students with Visual Impairments and Multiple Disabilities
Practicum in Orientation and Mobility
Program Evaluation in Special Education
Sensory Impairments and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Texas Tech University (TTU) Committee & Service Activities
Faculty Mentor, TTU Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2016.
OP 74.08 TTU Allegations of Misconduct in Research or Scholarly Activities, Committee member, Spring 2015
Chairperson, TTU College of Education Search Committee for Assistant Professor in Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments/Deafblindness, Spring 2015 and Spring 2016.
Member, TTU College of Education Special Education Sub-committee on Development of Guidelines on How to Counsel Students Out of Programs, Spring 2015.
Member, TTU College of Education Search Committee for Communications Specialist, Fall 2012.
Member, TTU College of Education Promotion and Tenure Committee, 2011- 2016.
Participant, Faculty Strategic Planning Retreat, Office of Vice–President for Research, December 15, 2010.
Member, TTU Honors and Awards Council, 2010-2011.
Member, TTU College of Education Dean Search Committee, May 2010-Fall 2010.
Member, College of Education Graduate Academic Affairs Committee, 2010-2011.
Member, Search Committee for Special Education Diagnostician, January 13, 2009 -2010.
Member, Burkhardt Center Endowed Chair Search Committee, Committee Member, approximately September 1, 2009 - 2010.
Raiders Who Rock, recommended 2 students, April 22, 2009, April 2010.
Graduate School representative to read dissertation and completed forms. March 4, 2009.
Member, Faculty, Staff and Student Human Resources Committee, College of Education, 2009-2010.
Chair, Faculty, Staff and Student Human Resources Committee, College of Education, 2008-2009.
Convener, TTU College of Education, Leadership Council, 2008-2009.
Member, TTU College of Education, Leadership Council 2008-2009.
Member, Research Committee, Office of Vice President for Research, Texas Tech University, 2007-2008.
Member, Internal Program Review Committee for the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work, Graduate Program Reviews, Texas Tech University, 2007-2008.
Chair-elect, Faculty, Staff and Student Human Resources Committee, College of Education, 2007-2008.
Member, TTU Graduate Council, 2005-2007.
Member, Academic Program Committee, TTU Graduate Council, 2005-2007.
Member, TTU University Discipline Committee, 2004-2006.
Member, TTU College of Education, Leadership Council 2004 -2006.
Chair of 2 Special Education Program Search Committees; generic special education faculty position and associate professor in Teacher of Children with Visual Impairments Program, 2005-2006.
Member, TTU Faculty Awards, Recognition Committee, 2002 -2005.
Member, TTU Sexual Harassment Prevention Committee, 2003-2005.
Member, College of Education, Undergraduate Academic Affairs Committee 2003-2005.
Member, TTU Convocations Committee, 1997- 2002.
Focus Group Participant, Teaching Learning Technology Center, Texas Tech University, 2002.
Member, College of Education Research Committee, 2001-2002.
Member, TTU Elections Committee, 1997-2000.
Member, TTU Retirement & Benefits Committee, 1997-2001.
Member, College of Education, Faculty Awards Committee, 1996-98; 1999-2000.
Chairperson, College of Education Research Committee, 1995-1996.
Member, College of Education Research Committee, 1994-1996.
Member, TTU Library Committee 1995-1998.
Teaching Experience at Bhoj Open University, Bhopal, India - Fulbright Award - Fall semester 2009
Since Bhoj only offers distance education I went to the university’s regional study centers to teach the face-to-face components of the teacher of students with visual impairments curriculum:
Shree Ramana Maharishni Academy for the Blind, Banguluru
Blind People’s Association, Ahmadebad
Ramakrishna Mission Blind Boys School, Narendrapur.
Teaching Experience at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Optometry, Division of Vision Services, June 2005
Intermediate Seminar in Orientation and Mobility
Intermediate Orientation and Mobility Training for Multihandicapped and Blind
Emory University School of Medicine, 1989-1991
Clinical Senior Associate
Teaching Experience at the University of Arkansas
at Little Rock, August 1983 - August 1987
Orientation and Mobility for the Rehabilitation Teacher
Implications of Low Vision
Internship in Orientation and Mobility
Supervised Practice in Orientation and Mobility
Medical Aspects of Blindness and Associated Disability
Orientation and Mobility for the Classroom Teacher
Introduction to Independent Mobility for the Blind
University and Committee Assignments at the University of Arkansas
at Little Rock
Member, Blue Ribbon Committee Faculty Task Force on Social and Cultural Awareness, 1986.
Member, Academic Calendar and Schedules Committee, 1986.
Vice-Chairperson, College of Education's Academic Legislative Committee, 1986.
Member, Rehabilitation Personnel Program's Faculty Evaluation Committee, 1986.
President-Elect, Commission on the Status of Women, 1986.
President, Commission on the Status of Women, 1987.
Member, Commission on the Status of Women, 1984-87.
Chairperson, Orientation Project Management Team for Disabled Students, 1984-85.
Member, Orientation Project Management Team for Disabled Students, 1984-87.
Academic Advisor for Incoming Freshman and Transfer students, 1984-87.
Survival Session Group Leader, Orientation for Incoming Freshman, 1984-85.
Chairperson, College of Education's Social Committee, 1984.
Member, Department of Rehabilitation and Special Education's Governance Document Committee, 1984.
Teaching Experience at Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA
Summers 1986 & 1987
Orientation and Mobility for the Classroom Teacher
Editorial Activities and Peer Review Panels
Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research, UAE, Reviewer, Journal Article, UAE,approximately 15 hour(s) (Weekly). (September 29, 2015 - December 21, 2015).
Journal of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Reviewer, Journal Article, Skopje, Macedonia, approximately 10 hour(s) (One Time). (June 30, 2015).
Peer Reviewer, Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1990 to present.
Member of Editorial Board/Committee, International Journal of Orientation and Mobility (IJOM). Guide Dogs of Australia NSW/ACT, 2005 to present.
Peer Reviewer, RE:view, 1991 to 2008.
Panelist for the grant proposal competition for the 84.325K Combination Priority for Personnel Preparation for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation for the U.S. Dept. of Education. Summer, 2005.
Guest Editor for the Division of Visual Impairments Quarterly Special Issue on Orientation and Mobility, Council for Exceptional Children, Volume 51, Number 1, Fall 2005.
Peer reviewed the text, Foundations in Moderate and Severe Disabilities, for Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall, Columbus, Ohio, February, 2005.
Peer reviewer, Orientation and mobility internet modules for early childhood professionals. FPG Child Development Institute, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Spring, 2004.
Member, Task Force for developing white paper on orientation and mobility assessments, Texas Personnel Preparation Advisory Group Executive Board, Austin, TX, 2004.
Peer reviewer, book chapter, Special Education and Counseling, Allyn & Bacon. Pearson Education, Inc. July 15, 2003.
Reviewer of presentations for the AERA Annual Meeting, 2002.
Related Professional Experience
Member of Best Practice Task Force Working Group for Older Individuals who are Blind Technical Assistance Center. The National Research & Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision, Mississippi, January 17-20, 2017.
Peer Reviewer for grant proposals, Transportation Research Center for Livable Communities, Western Michigan University, Kalamzoo, MI, 2015-present.
Peer Review Panel Member, National Accreditation Council for Blind and Low Vision Services, April 2014-present.
External reviewer of faculty member dossier, Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL, Fall 2010.
University Program Reviewer, Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired, 2010.
West Texas Cluster Meetings of ESCs and DARS & TTU, Attendee, Hold summer camps for blind children in West Texas, January 2008 - December 2009.
Personnel Preparation Advisory Group, Committee Member, Austin, TX, develop plan of action for state of TX concerning personnel preparation of professionals in blindness, May 12, 2009.
TX Dept. of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Attendee, Meeting, Lubbock, TX, USA, May 11, 2009.
TTU COE South Plains Student Open House, as director of the Sowell center I organized our Center for a visit, Lubbock, TX, USA, April 17, 2009.
Lubbock State School Christmas Program, annually the Sowell Center faculty and staff purchase gifts for the residents, Lubbock, TX, USA, December 19, 2008 - Present.
United States India Education Foundation National Selection Committee for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, Committee Member, Delhi, India, September 1, 2009 - September 27, 2009.
Region 17 Education Service center Regional Planning Meeting, TTU Representative, Lubbock, TX, April 17, 2008.
Consultant, Clark County School District, Las Vegas, Nevada, May 26, 2006.
Hosted Texas Division of Blind Services Cluster Meeting, College of Education, TTU, February 28-29, 2006.
TTU advisor, Pennsylvania College of Optometry National Center in Leadership in Visual Impairment University Coalition Steering Committee Member, 2005-2015
Enrichment Committee Member, Pennsylvania College of Optometry National Center in Leadership in Visual Impairment University Program.
University Consortium Member, National Center in Leadership in Visual Impairment Program, 2005 to present.
Discussion Leader, NCLVI Enrichment Program on Vocational Rehabilitation and Transition, Pennsylvania College of Optometry National Center in Leadership in Visual Impairment Program, December 2005.
Member, Portfolio Committee, Pennsylvania College of Optometry National Center in Leadership in Visual Impairment Program, 2006.
Chair & Instructor of the Higher Education Course, Pennsylvania College of Optometry National Center in Leadership in Visual Impairment 2006-2008.
Member of the Southeast Regional Consortium for Low Incidence Disabilities (SERC). Auburn University, U. S. Department of Education, 2004 -2006.
Member of the Texas Education of Blind and Visually Impaired Students Advisory Committee, Austin, Texas, August 22, 2005.
Consultant, Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri, to assist with the development of an orientation and mobility personnel preparation program. September, 2004.
Program Evaluator, University of Utah Special Education Program, November, 2001.
Consultant, Kenai Peninsula Independent Living Center, Homer, Alaska, 1999.
Member, CEC Steering Management Committee for a grant funded project, The National Plan for Training Personnel to serve children with blindness and low vision, 1998-2000.
Grant reviewer, Rehabilitation Services Administration grant competition, Centers for Independent Living of Older Individuals who are Blind, Rehabilitation Services Administration Discretionary Grants, 1992.
Board Member, Texas Commission for the Blind Regional Council, 1996-1999.
Chairperson, Texas Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired Program for State Conference, 1998.
Member, Texas Personnel Preparation Advisory Group Executive Board, Austin, TX, 1995 to present.
Conference co-chairperson, Southwest Orientation and Mobility Association 1996 Conference, Amarillo, TX, 1996.
Participated in videotape production on assistive technology for Assistive Technology Seminars, TATP regional site for Systems Change in Lubbock, Herbert Janssen, Underwood Technology Center, Texas Tech Health Science Campus, Lubbock, TX February, 1996.
University Representative, Texas University Professionals in Visual Impairments, 1995-1996.
Vice Chairperson, Georgia Division of Rehabilitation Services Statewide Advisory Council for Assistive Technology Resources, 1992-1993.
Chairperson and Member, Consumer Outreach Task Force, Georgia Department of Rehabilitation, 1992-1993.
Guest Lecturer: Northeast China Normal University, Changchun (lectured in course on low vision and psychosocial aspects of blindness for orientation and mobility program), Peoples Republic of China, The Carter Center, Atlanta, GA, May, 1991.
Member, Kuhry Grant Task Force for National Workshop on Mobility Assistants, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, 1991.
Member, American Foundation for the Blind, Advisory Committee for Dupont Grant, American Foundation for the Blind, Atlanta, GA, 1990.
Research Site Coordinator, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 1988-1990.
Chairperson, Orienteering Committee to organize meets for blind people in Georgia, 1989.
Member, Georgia Committee for the Aged Blind and Visually Impaired, Atlanta, GA 1989.
Orientation & Mobility Contractor, Veterans Administration, Atlanta, GA, 1988.
Executive Committee Member, Gerontology Center, Georgia State University, Atlanta,
GA, 1988.
Advisory Board Member, Living Independence for Elders, Division of Services for the Blind, Little Rock, AR, 1987.
Corresponding Secretary (1987), Member, Altrusa International, Inc., Arkansas Chapter, Little Rock, AR, 1986-1987.
Board of Directors, Arkansas Radio Reading Service for the Blind, Little Rock, AR, 1984-1987.
Board of Directors, Arkansas Society to Prevent Blindness, Little Rock, Arkansas; Newsletter Editor (1985), Chair of Glaucoma Screening program, 1985-1987.
Chairperson (1983-1985), Orientation Program Management Team for Disabled Students, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1983-1987.
Orientation & Mobility Consultant Little Rock Public Schools, Little Rock, AR, 1987.
Orientation & Mobility Consultant, Vision Outreach Program, Arcadia, LA, 1987.
Consultant for text, Access America, Northern Cartographic, Inc., Burlington, VT, 1986.
Consultant, Service Center for Developmentally Disabled Persons, Benson, AR, 1986.
Board Member, Newsletter Editor, Public Relations Committee Chairperson, Arkansas Society to Prevent Blindness, 1986.
Itinerant Orientation and Mobility Instructor, Carroll Center for the Blind, Newton, MA, August, 1979.
Counselor in summer recreation program for blind adults, Carroll Center for the Blind, Newton, MA, Summer 1979.
Elementary School Teacher, Rangeley Lakes Public School District, Rangeley, ME, 1976-1978.
Presentations
Invited Presentations
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2018, March). From policy to practices: Towards inclusion of children with visual impairments in the USA. Banaras Hindu University. National Conference on Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act: 2016: Fostering & Strengthening Inclusion. Varanasi, India.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2018, March). Best practices of inclusive strategies for children with sensory disabilities – An international perspective. Amity Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences. International Seminar on Best Practices of Inclusion Strategies for Students with Disabilities. New Delhi, India.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Hopkins, R. (Panelist), Belton, B. (Panelist), Worstell, M. (Panelist), 2016 AFB Leadership Conference: Building a Future of Possibilities, "Session 105: Advancing Policy Priorities: Continuing Our National Conversation on Aging and Vision Loss (Part 1)," American Foundation for the Blind, Arlington, VA. (March 4, 2016).
Bozeman, L., & Griffin-Shirley, N., 2016 AFB Leadership Conference: Building a Future of Possibilities, "Orientation and Mobility for Seniors with Vision Loss: An Interactive Experience," American Foundation for the Blind, Arlington, VA. (March 3, 2016).
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2014, October). Orientation and Mobility for children with cortical visual impairment. Amity Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences. International Seminar in Single-subject Research in Special Education. New Delhi, India.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Banda, D. (2014, October). Single-subject design in O&M for students with autism, blindness and intellectual disabilities. Amity Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences. International Seminar in Single-subject Research in Special Education. New Delhi, India.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2014, October). Education of persons with sensory and neurological impairment – American scenario. International Conference on Empowerment of Person with Multiple Disabilities. National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities. New Delhi, India.
Bozeman, L., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (2014, February). O&M for life. Your Bridge to the Future , AFB Leadership Conference. New York, USA.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2013, February). Inclusion of children with visual impairment workshop. Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, India.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2013, February; Invited Speaker). Inclusion of children with visual impairment in the general education classroom. REHABCON 13, Indian Association of Rehabilitation Professionals Annual Conference, Patna, India.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2013, February; Invited Talk). Assessment of orientation and mobility for children with visual impairment. Banaras Hindu University, College of Education, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2013, February; Invited Talk). Inclusion of children with visual impairment in the general education classroom. Banaras Hindu University, College of Education, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2012 July). Keynote: Early childhood and orientation and mobility. 2012 International Conference for Education of the Visually Impaired and the Taiwan Association for the Education of the Visually Impaired Congress, National Taichung University, Taichung, Taiwan.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2012 July). Keynote: O&M for children with cortical visual impairment and disabilities like autism and other developmental disabilities. 2012 International Conference for Education of the Visually Impaired and the Taiwan Association for the Education of the Visually Impaired Congress, National Taichung University, Taichung, Taiwan.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Smith, D., & Okungu, P. (2012 July). General Session: Assistive technology competencies for teachers of students with visual impairments and their use of assistive technology by students with visual impairments: Findings from national surveys. AER International Conference 2012, Hyatt Regency Bellevue, Washington.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2012). Inclusion of orientation and mobility services in early intervention programs for children with visual impairments. Global Commitments Towards Inclusive Development of Persons with Disabilities, 2012 International Conference India Association of Rehabilitation Professionals. March, 2012. India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2012). Early Childhood Intervention for Students with Visual Impairment and Additional Disabilities. Pre-conference Workshop. March 16, 2012. Indian Spinal Injury Center (ISIC), Sector-C, Vasanth Kunj, New Delhi, India.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2011 January). Keynote: A snapshot of O&M services around the world. 2011 SWOMA Moving into the Future, Corpus Christie, TX.
Simpkiss, P., DeLeon, J., McNear, D., Singh, R., Griffin-Shirley, N. &, Palmer, C. (2010, July). AER International Conference 2010, Little Rock, AR. Working with the blind and visually impaired: An international perspective.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2010, June). SCA U.S. Fulbright Pre-Departure Orientation, South and Central Asia Fulbright Program, Presented on 2 panels, Office of Academic Exchange Programs, U.S. Department of State.
Griffin-Shirley, N. & Lechtenberger, D. (2009, April). Project IDEAL. Texas Tech University College of Education TCUACC.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2009, September). Meeting with university faculty, Chritrash College, Bhopal, India, Special Education in America.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2009, February). What Defines Best Practice & Evidence-based Practice in Vision Rehabilitation? Blind Rehabilitation Service Continuum of Care Conference. Department of Veterans Affairs. Las Vegas, NV.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2009, February). Practicing 2009 Rehabilitation: Best Practices & Evidence-based Practices. Orientation and Mobility. Blind Rehabilitation Service Continuum of Care Conference. Department of Veterans Affairs. Las Vegas, NV.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2008, September). Orientation and mobility for adults with visual impairment. Envision Conference 08, Envision Rehabilitation Center. San Antonio, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2005, October). How to Survive a 4 Year Doctoral Program and Love it! National Center for Leadership in Visual Impairment Orientation Session for Fellows, American Printing House Annual Meeting: Learning Across a Lifetime, Louisville, KY.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2003, May). Presented testimony at the Twenty-ninth National Institute on Rehabilitation issues forum, Contemporary Issues in O&M: Building the Foundation to Meet Critical Staffing Shortages, Washington D.C.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Zimmerman, G. (2000, March). Recruitment and retention. Presented at the Achieving an Accessible World: Partnerships, Road blocks, and Opportunities, Josephine L. Taylor Leadership Institute, NY.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2006, May). Summary of orientation and mobility university personnel standards & ACVREP. Presented at the Las Vegas Public School District, Las Vegas, NV.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2006, May). Integration of beast practice & personal experience as a COMS. Presented at the Las Vegas Public School District, Las Vegas, NV.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2006, May). Highlights of O&M articles and O&M program discussion topics. Presented at the Las Vegas Public School District, Las Vegas, NV.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2003, February). Aging adults and mobility issues. Presented at New Mexico Association for the Education and Rehabilitation for Blind and Visually Impaired Annual Conference, Albuquerque, NM.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2003, February). AER and what it can do for you. Presented at the New Mexico Association for the Education and Rehabilitation for Blind and Visually Impaired Annual Conference, Albuquerque, NM.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2003, February). O&M for students with multiple impairments. Presented at the New Mexico Association for the Education and Rehabilitation for Blind and Visually Impaired Annual Conference, Albuquerque, NM.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1993, March). Challenges & opportunities: Serving older adults with sensory impairments. Presented at the Joint Conference on Aging. Biloxi, MS.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1990). Vision and aging: Everybody’s business. Presented at the Arthritis Health Professions Association, Southeast Conference, Richmond, VA.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2000, March). Diabetes and the eye. Presented at the RNR Healthy Living With Diabetes Support Group, RNR training Center, Floydada, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1993). Orienteering: A scavenger hunt with a purpose. Presented at the Annual Georgia VH Teacher Training Program, Georgia Academy for the Blind, Macon, GA.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1993). Working with older blind. Presented at the Blindness Training Session, Georgia Division of Rehabilitation Services, Atlanta, GA.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1992). Needs of mainstreamed visually impaired students. Presented at the Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1992). Assisting older visually impaired workers. Presented at the DeKalb Economic Opportunity Authority, Inc. Decatur, GA.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1991). Eye diseases affecting the elderly. Presented at the Georgia Association for Personnel Care Homes Inc. Annual Conference, Macon, GA.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1991). How to become a trainer/supervisor of orientation and mobility assistants. Presented at the Association for the Education and Rehabilitation for Blind and Visually Impaired, Atlanta, GA.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1991). Sensory impairments, church, synagogue and community agencies. Presented at the Georgia State University Gerontology Program, Atlanta, GA.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1991, April). Older adults and vision loss. Presented at the Broward Center for the Blind, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1990). Caring for nursing home residents with impaired vision (videotape). Presented at the Gerontology Faculty Research Symposium, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1990). Vision and technology. Presented at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1990). Sensory impairments panel. Presented by the Gerontology Center Continuing Education Panel, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1987). Orientation and mobility for visually impaired children. Presented at the Ransom Elementary School, West Monroe, LA.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1986). Orientation and mobility precane skills. Presented at the Interpreting for deaf-blind persons course, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, AR.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1986). Introduction to Blindness. Presented on Barrier Awareness Day at the Indian Hills Elementary School, North Little Rock, AR.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1986). Blindness. Presented on Barrier Awareness Day at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, AR.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1985). Orientation and mobility for the classroom teacher. Presented at the Arkansas School for the Blind, Little Rock, AR.
Refereed International
Moon, H., Cheon, J., Lee, J., Banda, D., Griffin-Shirley, N., & Ajuwon, P. M. (2018). Factors Influencing Visually Impaired Users' Intention to Adopt Mobile Applications based on the UTAUT model. Paper accepted at the annual convention of Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Kansas City, MO.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Bozeman, L., & Page, A. AER International Orientation and Mobility Conference 2018, "What accommodations are used for students with disabilities taking cane classes?" Association for the Education & Rehabilitation of Blind & Visually Impaired, Reno, NV. (July 26, 2018).
Griffin-Shirley, N., Page, A. (Presenter & Author), Bozeman, L. (Presenter & Author), AER International Orientation and Mobility Conference 2017, "O&M for life: Orientation and Mobility for Older Individuals with Visual Impairment," Association for the Education & Rehabilitation of Blind & Visually Impaired, Pittsburgh, PA. (July 20, 2017).
Griffin-Shirley, N., Penrod, W. (Presenter & Author), Hollinger, K. (Presenter & Author), AER International Orientation and Mobility Conference 2017, "The O&M specialist and braille: Point-Counterpoint," Association for the Education & Rehabilitation of Blind & Visually Impaired, Pittsburgh, PA. (July 20, 2017).
Griffin-Shirley, N., Page, A. (Presenter & Author), Bozeman, L. (Presenter & Author), AER International Orientation and Mobility Conference 2017, "Challenges & strategies of teaching students with disabilities in university blindfold/cane classes," Association for the Education & Rehabilitation of Blind & Visually Impaired, Pittsburgh, PA. (July 19, 2017).
Park, H. R., Griffin-Shirley, N., Ajuwon, P., Banda, D., Cheon, J.-P., Lee, J., World Congress on Special Needs Education, "Use of mobile applications for people who are visually impaired," Philadelphia. (August 2016).
Bozeman, L. Griffin-Shirley, N., & Page, A., AER International Conference, "Orientation and Mobility for Independence: O&M for Life," Association for the Education & Rehabilitation of the Blind, Jacksonville, FL. (July 23, 2016).
Griffin-Shirley, N., Banda, D., Paul, A., Cheon, J.-P., Lee, J., Park, H. R., AER International Conference: Connect, Collaborate, Achieve, "Use of mobile applications for people who are visually impaired," Jacksonville, FL. (July 23, 2016).
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Pogrund, R. AER International Conference 2016, "Engagement as a Means to Teacher Recruitment & Retention in Rural Areas," Association for the Education & Rehabilitation of the Blind, Jacksonville, FL. (July 21, 2016).
Griffin-Shirley, N., AER Orientation and Mobility Division 2016 Awards Ceremony, "Nomination speech for the award winner of the Larry Blaha Award," Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind & Visually Impaired, Jacksonville, FL. (July 21, 2016).
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Bozeman, L. (2015, July). Orientation and mobility for life: Strategies for the older adult with visual impairment. IMC15, Montreal, Canada.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Banda, D. (2015, July). Teaching orientation and mobility skills for students with autism and visual impairment in public schools: A data-based study. IMC15, Montreal, Canada.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Banda, D. (2014, August). Teaching Orientation and Mobility Skills for Students with Autism and Visual Impairment in Public Schools. AER International Conference 2014: Moving into the Future, San Antonio, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Bozeman, L., & Page, A. (2014, July). O&M for life. AER International Conference 2014: Moving into the Future, San Antonio, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Bozeman, L., & Page, A. (2013, December). O&M for life: Orientation and mobility for older individuals with visual impairment. AER International Orientation & Mobility Conference 2013, New Orleans, LA.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Singh, R. (2012, February). Travel of older pedestrians with visual impairments in the United States and India: An overview. IMC 14, Mobility trhough the ages, up over & down under, Palmerston North, NZ.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2010, April). Strength in Numbers: 2010 AER-Lift Leadership Conference, Presented on 3 panels: Future of leadership; What do members want; and Networking with chapter treasurers. Association for the Education of the Blind and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Little Rock, AR
Pogrund, R., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (2010, July). A national study of parental perspectives. AER International Conference 2010, Little Rock, AR.
Sheriff, K., Sence, C. & Griffin-Shirley, N. (2010, July). Perspectives on transitioning from middle school to high school for a student with CHARGE: A case study of a successful transition. AER International Conference 2010, Little Rock, AR.
Singh, R., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (2010, July). The preparation of teachers, including teachers of students with visual impairments, and other professionals utilizing a distance education model in India. AER International Conference 2010, Little Rock, AR.
Griffin-Shirley, N., (2009, November). Fulbright Fellowships: The Essence is Promotion of Mutual Understanding. Fulbright Conference for US Fulbright-Nehru and Other Fulbright Scholars in India and Bhutan, United States-India Education Foundation, Puducherry, India.
Griffin-Shirley, N., (2009, November). Personnel Preparation of Educators of Students with Visual Impairments. Fulbright Conference for US Fulbright-Nehru and Other Fulbright Scholars in India and Bhutan, United States-India Education Foundation, Puducherry, India.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Mahapatra, B. C. (2009, October). Information Technology and the Personnel preparation of teachers with Visual Impairments and orientation and Mobility Specialists in the United States and India: A Comparative Study. International Seminar Cum Annual Conference of All India Association for Educational research on Quality Concerns in Education, All India Association for Educational Research, Lucknow, India.
Smith, D.W., Kelley, P.A., Griffin-Shirley, N., Maushak, N., & Lan, W. (2008, July). Assistive Technology Competencies for Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments: A Delphi Study. Presented at the Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired International Conference, Chicago, IL.
Pogrund, R., Griffin-Shirley, N. & Smith, D. (2008, July). Qualitative study of the effectiveness of the dual-certified vision professional service delivery model. Poster session presented at the international conference of the Association for the Education of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Chicago, IL.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2006, July). Diabetes 101: Perspective of a spouse. Presented at Climbing Hi-AER Together, Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Snowbird, UT.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2006, July). A reliability generalization of measures of orientation and mobility in children and adolescents with visual impairments. Poster session presented at Climbing Hi-AER Together, Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Snowbird, UT.
Davidson, R., Laman, E., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (2006, July). Equalization of opportunities through considerations of lighting and ambient sound levels and in settings for students with distance sensory loss in inclusive settings. Presented at the Climbing Hi-AER Together, Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired. Snowbird, UT.
Davidson, R. C., Laman, E., & Broadston, P. (2005, August). Functional hearing inventory: Report on inter-rater reliability. Presented at the European Conference of Deafblind International. Presov, Slovokia.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Kelley, P. (2005, April). Effective O&M traveling for adults with diabetes and visual impairment: A consumer’s perspective. Presented at Vision 2005 (Low Vision Conference), London, England.
Laman, E., Davidson, R. C., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (2004, July). Perceptions of siblings of children with visual impairments. Presented at the International Conference of the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Where Dreams Come True, Orlando, FL.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Nes, S. (2004, July). The influence of pet-bonding on self-esteem and empathy in children with visual impairments. Presented at AER-Where Dreams Come True International Conference, Orlando, FL.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Kelley, P., & Page, A. (2004, July). O&M in rural environments: Results of a Delphi study and implications for teaching. Presented at AER - Where Dreams Come True International Conference, Orlando, FL.
Laman, E., Davidson, R. C., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (2004, March). Perceptions of students who have a sibling with visual impairment/blindness. Presented at the Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities: Promises to Keep, Futures to Seek. Waikiki, HI.
Nes, S., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (2004, January). The influence of pet-bonding on self-esteem and empathy in children with visual impairments. Presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Kelley, P. (2003, December). Effective O&M for diabetics: Consumers’ perspective. Presented at the Association for the Education and Rehabilitation for Blind and Visually Impaired Orientation and Mobility Division Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Griffin-Shirley, N. Kelley, P., & Page, A. (2003, December). O&M in rural environments: Results of a Delphi study and implications for teaching. Presented at the Association for the Education and Rehabilitation for Blind and Visually Impaired Orientation and Mobility Division Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Kelley, P. (2003, April). A step into cyberspace: Internet delivery of O&M coursework. Presented at the Mobility: In Touch with Africa, In Step with the World.” The 11th International Mobility Conference. Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Layton, C. & Davidson, R. (2003, April). A survey of teachers of students with visual impairments including deafblindness. Presented at the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, Seattle, WA.
Kelley, P., Griffin-Shirley, N., Broadston, P., & Koenig, A. (2002, August). A study to determine the efficacy of internet delivery of classes in visual impairment: The new vision in distance education. Presented at the 11th ICEVI World Conference, New Visions: Moving Toward Inclusive Community, Noordwijkorhout, Netherlands.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2000, August). A needs assessment of rehabilitation services for older Americans with visual impairments residing in Alaska. Presented at A Brighter Vision for the Future, International Mobility Conference 10, University of Warwick, United Kingdom.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Kelley, P., & Marsh, R. A. (2000, August). The use of a collaborative vision for distance education in O&M. Presented at A Brighter Vision for the Future, International Mobility Conference 10, University of Warwick, United Kingdom.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Almon, P., Kelley, P., Marsh, R.A., & Bryan, W. (2000, July). A collaborative distance education model for the preparation of O&M specialists. Presented at the Aerodynamics: Soaring to New Heights, Association for the Education and Rehabilitation in Blindness and Visually Impairment International Conference, Denver, CO.
Kelley, P., Griffin-Shirley, N., & Ward, M. (2000, July). Personnel preparation and the National Agenda: A three state survey. Presented at the Aerodynamics: Soaring to New Heights, Association for the Education and Rehabilitation in Blindness and Visually Impairment International Conference, Denver, CO.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Nes, S., McGregor, D., Farrenkopf, C., & Rickard, R. (1998, July). On the road to determining outcome measures for consumers: Single-Subject research. Presented at the On the Road to Excellence- Teamwork marks the way! Association for the Education and Rehabilitation in Blindness and Visually Impairment International Conference, Atlanta, GA.
McGregor, D., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (1998, July). Training O&M specialist for the twenty-first century. Presented at The 9th International Mobility Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1998, July). Distance Education in O&M-A round table discussion. Presented at The 9th International Mobility Conference. Atlanta, GA.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Johnson, K. (1997, April). Survey of active learning for children with severe disabilities and multiple impairments. Presented at the Council for Exceptional Children conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & McGregor, D. (1996, May). Interprofessional perceptions of orientation and mobility specialists and teachers of students with visual disabilities. Presented at the 1996 International Mobility Conference No. 8. Trondheim and Melhus, Norway.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & McGregor, D. (1996, May). Results of a survey of college graduates who have dual certification as orientation and mobility specialists and teachers of children with visual disabilities. Presented at the 1996 International Mobility Conference No. 8. Trondheim and Melhus, Norway.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & McGregor, D. (1996, July). Interprofessional Perceptions of O&M Specialists and Teachers of Students with Visual Disabilities. Presented at the International Conference of Association for the Education of the Blind and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired. St. Louis, MO.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & McGregor, D. (1996, July). 1995 survey of college graduates who have dual certification as O&M specialists and teachers of children with visual disabilities. Presented at the International Conference of Association for the Education of the Blind and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired. St. Louis, MO.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Layton, C. (1996, July). The relationship between the depression levels of older adults with visual impairment and literacy. Presented at the 1996 International Conference of Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, St. Louis, MO
Griffin-Shirley, N., & McGregor, D. (1996, July). Results of a survey of graduates who have dual certification as specialists and teachers. Presented at the Council for Exceptional Child Annual Convention: Putting Magic into Learning, Orlando, FL.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Brown, S. (1995, April). Interprofessional perceptions of O&M specialists and teachers of students with visual disabilities. Presented at the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1994, July). The effect of rehabilitation training of visually impaired older adults on self-efficacy, depression, activities of daily living, attitudes about blindness and social support networks: Implications for future research. Presented at the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired Conference, Dallas, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1994, April). The building blocks to independence: Orientation and mobility for children with vision problems. Presented at the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, Denver, CO.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Bussen, P. (1990, July). Results of a national survey of assessment practices of independent living skills of elderly people with impaired vision. Presented at the International Conference of Association for Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired, Washington, D.C.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1990, July). Caring for nursing home residents with impaired vision. Presented at the International Conference of Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired, Washington, D.C.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1990, July). NCSAB/AER-The use of paraprofessionals in mobility. Presented at the International Conference of Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired, Washington, D.C.
Blasch, B., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (1989). Orienteering for visually impaired children. Presented at the Kaleidoscope, Toronto, Canada.
Blasch, B., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (1988, July). Evaluation of electronic travel aids. Presented at the International Conference of Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired, Montreal, Canada.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1998, July). Is accreditation necessary: Orientation and mobility and rehabilitation teaching training programs? Presented at the International Conference of Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired, Montreal, Canada.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1986, July). Issues in professional personnel preparation. Presented at the 1986 International Conference of Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Chicago, IL.
Refereed National
Moon, H., Cheon, J., Lee, J., Banda, D., Griffin-Shirley, N., & Ajuwon, P. M. (2018, October). Factors Influencing Visually Impaired Users' Intention to Adopt Mobile Applications based on the UTAUT model. Paper accepted at the annual convention of Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Kansas City, MO.
Griffin-Shirley, & N. Banda, D. (February, 2018). Use of mobile applications for people who are visually impaired. Council for Exception Council 2018, Tampa, FL.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Page, A. (Presenter & Author), It's a Game Changer, "O&M for Older Adults," Texas Association for the Education & Rehabilitation of Blind & Visually Impaired, Corpus Christie, TX. (March 30, 2017).
Griffin-Shirley, N., Pogrund, R., Engaged teaching, research, and service: What does it mean and why does it matter?, "Engagement as a means to teacher recruitment and retention in rural areas," Texas Tech University - 2017 TTU Regional Engagement Symposium, TTU Merket Center, Lubbock, TX. (February 22, 2017).
Griffin-Shirley, N. & Page, A. O&M for older adults with vision loss. (November 4, 2016. SWOMA, Southwest Orientation and Mobility Association Conference: On the Move, Region 11 ESC, Fort Worth, TX.
Park, H., Griffin-Shirley, N., Ajuwon, P., Banda, D., Cheon, J., & Lee, J. (August, 2016).
Use of mobile applications for people who are visually impaired. World Congress on
Special Needs Education Conference, Philadelphia, PA
Zhou, L., Parker, A., Smith, D., Griffin-Shirley, N. (April 25-28, 2011). Assistive Technology Competencies Perceived and Possessed by Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments. Poster presented at CEC’s 2011 Convention and Expo, in National Harbor, MD.
Pogrund, R., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (April 25-28, 2011). Study of Parental Perspective of the Dual-Certified Vision Professional Service Delivery Model. Presented at CEC’s 2011 Convention and Expo, in National Harbor, MD.
Zhou, L., Lechtenberger, D., Griffin-Shirley, N. & Hammon, D. (2010, April) Project IDEAL: Informing and designing education for all learners – An update. CEC 2010 Conference. Teacher Education Division, Nashville, TN.
Pogrund, R., Griffin-Shirley, N., & Grimmett, E. (2009, September). The Effectiveness of the Dual-Certified Vision Professional Service Delivery Model. CEC Convention and Expo 2009, Council for Exceptional Children, Seattle, WA.
Hamman, D., Lechtenberger, D., Stocks, D., Zhou, L., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (2009, February). Pedagogical interaction influences general-education student teachers’ efficacy for instructing students with disabilities. Association of Teacher Educators (ATE), Dallas, TX.
Lechtenberger, D. A., Hamman, D., Griffin-Shirley, N., & Hettler, T. (2008, November). Connecting Research to Practice for Teacher Educators: Project IDEAL (Informing & Designing Education for All Learners). Presentation for the 2008 Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children. Dallas, TX.
Lechtenberger, D. A., Griffin-Shirley, N., & Hamman, D. (2008, November). Informing Teacher Educators from Research to Practice: Project IDEAL. Presentation for the 2008 Phi Delta Kappa International Summit on High-Performing Educators. San Antonio, TX.
Lechtenberger, D. A., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (2008, April). Informing teacher educators: Project IDEAL (Informing & Designing Education for All Learners). Presented at the International Convention for the Council for Exceptional Children. Boston, MA.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Agnello, M.F., Crooks, S., White, D., & Pogrund, R. (2008, April). Accessibility of web-based instructional resources for teachers of the visually impaired. Presented at the International Convention for the Council for Exceptional Children. Boston, MA.
Nes, S., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (2006, April). Self-esteem, empathy, literacy, mobility, and pet-Bonding in adolescents with visual impairments. Presented at Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Davidson, R. C., Laman, E., Griffin-Shirley, N., & Broadston, P. (2005, April). Ambient sound levels and lighting in settings for students with deafblindness or visual impairment. Presented at the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention and Expo, Baltimore, MD.
Davidson, R. C., Laman, E., Griffin-Shirley, N., & Broadston, P., (2005 April). Ambient sound levels and lighting in settings for students with deafblindness or visual impairment. Presented at the Council for Exceptional Children annual conference in Baltimore, MD.
Laman, E., Davidson, R. C., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (2005, March). Perceptions of students who have a sibling with visual impairment/blindness. Presented at the annual conference of the American Council on Rural Special Education in Tulsa, OK.
Laman, E., Davidson, R. C., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (2004, April). Perceptions of siblings of children with visual impairments. Presented at the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention and Expo. New Orleans, LA.
Laman, E., Davidson, R. C., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (2004, April). Issues of students who are deafblind with complex health care needs. Presented at the Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Convention and Expo, New Orleans, LA.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Nes, S. (2004, April). Pet-bonding, self-esteem, and empathy: Studying children with and without visual impairments. Presented at the Council for Exceptional Children annual conference, New Orleans, LA.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Davidson, R. C., & Layton, C. (2003, July). Survey of teachers of students with visual impairments including deafblindness. Presented at the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention. Seattle, WA.
Sowell, V., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (1995, June). Training orientation and mobility specialists through a distance learning model. Presented at the Distance Learning National Conference II: Easing Boundaries for Learning, San Francisco State University, CA.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Layton, C. (1995, December). The relationship between the depression levels of older adults with visual impairment and literacy. Presented at the Getting In Touch With Literacy Second Biennial Conference, Austin, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1995, March). Be your own boss: How to start your own consulting business. Presented at the American Society on Aging Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1994, March). The effects of rehabilitation training on the next generation of older adults with vision loss. Presented at the 40th Annual Meeting of the American Society on Aging, San Francisco. CA.
Griffin-Shirley, N., McNeely, E., & Karwisch, A. H. (1991). Caring for nursing home residents with impaired vision. Presented at the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA.
Griffin-Shirley, N., McNeely, E., & Karwisch, A. H. (1991). Caring for nursing home residents with impaired vision. Presented at the American Society on Aging, New Orleans, LA.
Refereed Regional
Pogrund, R., Griffin-Shirley, N., (April 10, 2019). Engagement with partnering states in rural personnel preparation in special education, Texas Tech University - 2019 TTU Regional Engagement Symposium: The future of higher education: Redesigning teaching, research, and service to remain relevant, TTU McKenzie-Merket Center, Lubbock, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Pogrund, R., (February 22, 2017). "Engagement as a means to teacher recruitment and retention in rural areas," Texas Tech University - 2017 TTU Regional Engagement Symposium: Engaged teaching, research, and service: What does it mean and why does it matter? TTU Merket Center, Lubbock, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2011, January). O&M and independent living. Presented at 2011 Southwest Orientation and Mobility Conference: Moving into the Future, Corpus Christie, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2011, January). Providing O&M services to senior citizens. Presented at 2011 Southwest Orientation and Mobility Conference: Moving into the Future, Corpus Christie, TX.
Agnello, M.F., White, D., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (2006, February). Three perspectives of the project learning media assessment: instructional resources utility and preferences. Presented at the Southwest Educational Association Research Association, Austin, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2003, October). Pet bonding and social and emotional growth in children with and without visual impairments. Presented at the Northeast Education Research Association Annual Conference, Hudson Valley, NY.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Hartmeister, F., & Marsh, R. A. (1998, October). Legal implications of providing O&M services. Presented at the Southwest Orientation and Mobility Conference, Argyle, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1998, October). O&M implications for consumers with diabetes. Presented at the Southwest Orientation and Mobility Conference, Argyle, TX.
Marsh, R. A., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (1997, December). Legal implications of providing O&M services. Presented at the Jazzin It Up SWOMA/SOMA. New Orleans, LA.
McGregor, D., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (1995). Interprofessional perceptions of orientation and mobility specialists and teachers of students with visual handicaps. Presented at the Southwest Educational Research Association conference, Dallas, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1994, March). Orientation and mobility for older adults with vision problems. Presented at the Southeast Orientation and Mobility Conference, Gatlinburg, TN.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1994, July). Transitioning through life. Presented at the Missouri School for the Blind. St. Louis, MO.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1994, June). Sharing the challenge: Long-term care blinded veterans in the 90s. Presented at the Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Tuskegee, AL.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1994). Challenge for the 90’s: Functional assessment of independent living skills of visually impaired elderly people. Presented at the Southern Gerontological Society Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1990). Mobility assistant/licensure panel. Presented at the Southeastern Association for Orientation and Mobility Instructors Annual Conference, Chattanooga, TN.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Mancil, R. (1989). Vision and aging: What can you do to help and what can we do to assist you in this endeavor? Presented at the Southern Gerontological Society, 10th Annual Meeting, Charleston, SC.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1997). Problem solving session. Presented at the South Central Region Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired Conference, Jackson, MS.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Woolcock, K. (1996). Orientation and mobility for the multihandicapped. Presented at the Southern Orientation and Mobility Association Annual Conference, Jackson, MS.
State/Local
Griffin-Shirley, N., Lee, J., Othuon, V., Nguyen, T., & Page, A. (2019, March). Survey of Interns in orientation and mobility program. Poster session presented at the 18th Annual Graduate School Poster Competition Spring 2019, Lubbock, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Aguirre-Munoz, Z., Dwyer, J. & Gonzales, T. (April 7, 2017). Doctoral Writing Center-Grant Writing Timetable, Panelist, College of Education, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N., (September 16, 2016.). Presented Testimony, Texas Workforce Commission and DARS, Lubbock, TX.
Alsayedhassan, B. (Presenter & Author), Banda, D., Griffin-Shirley, N., Texas Association of Behavior Analysis Annual Conference, "A Review of picture exchange communication interventions implemented by parents and practitioners," Dallas, TX. (March 2016).
Griffin-Shirley, N. (June 24, 2015). Grant writing 7 the Fulbright Experience. TTU College of Education Curriculum & Instruction Department, Lubbock, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (November 3, 2015). Deafblindness. South Plains Lion Club, Guest Speaker, Lubbock, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (August 6-7, 2014). Inclusion of Students with Sensory Disabilities to Access the General Education Curriculum Workshop to Fulbright Students from Kosovo. TTU College of Education, Lubbock, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Ogunku, P., Johnson, K., Mullins, E., & Phyllis, J. (March 24-26, 2011). A Snapshot of Education & Rehabilitation Services for Persons with VI Around the World. TAER 2011 Conference: The Big Picture: Connecting the Dots, in Dallas, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2010, March). Education and Rehabilitation of Persons with Blindness in India. Rotary Club, Lubbock, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Pogrund, R., Smith, D., & Duemer, L. (2008, April). A three-phase qualitative study of dual-certified vision education professionals in the Southwest. Presented at the College of Education Spring Research Conference, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
Lechtenberger, D., Griffin-Shirley, N., & Spears, K. (2008, April). Identifying concerns of student teachers about working with students receiving special education services. Presented at the College of Education Spring Research Conference, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
Pogrund, R. L., Griffin-Shirley, N., & Smith, D. W. (2007, March). The effectiveness of the dual-certified vision professional service delivery model: A qualitative study. Presented at the Texas Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired Conference, Austin, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (2006, September). Orientation and mobility for older adults with visual impairments, Can you see the future? Presented at the 2006 Low Vision Seminar, Division of Blind Services, Amarillo, TX.
Agnello, M. F., White, D., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (2006, April). Administrator and practitioner perspectives on the use of the learning media assessments and existing practices. Presented at the Annual College of Education Research Conference 2006: Opening Doors to the Future through Research, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
Siew, L. K., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (2003, April). Students’ with Visual Impairments Perceptions of the Accessibility of the Internet. Presented at the Texas Association for the Education and Rehabilitation for Blind and Visually Impaired, Austin, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Davison, R., & Siew, L. K. (2002, April). Taking charge of the future of personnel preparation of children with visual impairments. Presented at the Taking Charge of Our Future, Texas Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired. Dallas, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Brown. B., & Kelley. P. (2002, April). Orientation and mobility for children with multiple impairments emphasizing Dr. Jan van Dijk strategies. Presented at the Taking Charge of Our Future, Texas Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired. Dallas, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Trusty, S. (2001, April). A study to determine the barriers to ophthalmic care in Hispanic diabetics. Presented at the Texas Association for the Education and Rehabilitation for Blind and Visually Impaired. Corpus Christie, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Brown, B. (2001, Spring). Orientation and mobility techniques for children with multiple impairments emphasizing Dr. Jan van Dijk strategies. Presented at the Texas Commission for the Blind Parent Weekend, Lubbock, TX.
Kelley, P., Griffin-Shirley, N., & Rickard, R. (1999). Results of a Texas survey on transition: Home to school to work to retirement. Presented at the Texas Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired State Conference, Austin, Texas.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1999). TETN O&M Class Meeting. Presented at Southwest Orientation and Mobility Association conference, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Hartmeister, F., & Marsh, R. A., (1998, April). Legal implications of providing O&M services. Presented at the Let’s Dance: Partnerships in Rhythm, Texas Association for Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired Conference, Forth Worth, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Hartmeister, F., & Marsh, R. A., (1997, April). Liability issues for O&M specialists. Presented at the Texas Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired State Conference, El Paso, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N., & Johnson, K. (1997, April). Active learning for visually impaired students. Presented at the Texas Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired State Conference, El Paso, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1996, August). Roles of the O&M specialist for the student with a visual impairment. Presented at the Region 17 Education Service Center, Lubbock, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1995, April). How to be an effective supervisor of O&M intern. Presented at the Texas Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired State Conference, Austin, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1994, April). The effects of rehabilitation training on the next generation of older adults with vision loss. Presented at the Tenth Annual All-University Conference on the Advancement of Women in Higher Education. Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1993). Prescriptions for independence: Assisting visually impaired residents of long-term care facilities. Presented at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Augusta, GA.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1989). Vision and aging: Everybody’s business. Presented at the Georgia Conference of Aging, Atlanta, GA.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1989). Orientation and mobility for severely and profoundly blind mentally retarded persons. Presented at the American on Mental Deficiency Convention, Hot Springs, AR.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1988). Orientation and mobility techniques for elderly blind. Presented at the Georgia Gerontological Society, Augusta, Georgia.
Blasch, B. & Griffin-Shirley, N. (1988). Orientating. Presented at Touch the Future, Atlanta Market Center, Atlanta, GA.
Blasch, B. & Griffin-Shirley, N. (1988). Orienteering. Presented at the Georgia State Conference of Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired, Hiawassee, GA.
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Brambila-Hickman, B. & Griffin-Shirley, N. (1987, December). Orientation and mobility for the special education teacher. Presented at a workshop sponsored by Mobility Services, Atlanta, GA.
Griffin-Shirley, N. (1987). Orienteering in Arkansas. Presented at the Arkansas State Association for the Education and Rehabilitation for the Blind and Visually Impaired Conference, Little Rock, AR.
Leadership in Professional Associations
Fulbright Association, Member, 2009-present
Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER)
2002-2010 Board Member
2008-2010 District 2 representative
2008-2009 Membership Committee
2002-2006 Treasurer
2006-2008 Chair, Orientation and Mobility Division
2004-2006 President-elect, Orientation and Mobility Division
2004-2006 Chairperson, Professional Standards Committee
2004-2006 Chairperson, Program Committee
2004 to present Member, Personnel Preparation Division
2002-2006 Chairperson, AER Finance Committee
2004- 2006 Member, Biennial International Conference Program Committee
2002-2006 Member, Publications Committee
2004-2006 Member, Personnel Committee,
2004-2006 Chairperson, University Standards Committee, Orientation and Mobility
2005-2008 Member Division 15 (Aging)
1998-2000 Chairperson, Nominations Committee, Personnel Preparation Division
1998- 2000 Chairperson, Awards Committee, Personnel Preparation Division
1996 -1998 Chair, Personnel Preparation Division
1994- 1996 Member, Continuing Resolutions Committee
1994-1996 Chair-elect, Personnel Preparation Division
1994- 1996 Chairperson, Program Committee Division
1994- 1996 Chairperson, Bylaws Committee, Orientation & Mobility Division
1995- 2000 Member, Distance Education Committee, Orientation & Mobility Division
1993 Southeast Regional Representative, Orientation & Mobility Division
1990 Member, Program Committee, Personnel Preparation Division
1988 Chairperson of Program Committee, Personnel PreparationDivision
1979-1990 Chairperson, Mobility Assistants Subcommittee, Orientation & Mobility Division
Council of Exceptional Children, Division of Visual Impairments
2008- Audit Committee Chair
2003-2006 Chairperson, Orientation and Mobility Committee
2003-2006 Member, Program Review Committee
2002- 2004 Board of Directors Member of Division of Visual Impairments
1985 to present Member
American Association of University Women, Member, 2003-2004
Texas Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (TAER)
1993-present Member
1999-2000 Past-president
1998-1999 President
1997-1998 President-Elect
1999-2000 Chairperson, Nominating Committee
1997-1998 Chairperson, Awards Committee
Phi Beta Delta, 1994
American Society on Aging, 1991-1994
National Society of Performance and Instruction, Member, 1991-1994
Southern Gerontological Society, Member, 1990-1993
Kappa Delta Pi 1989
Program Conference Chairperson and Member, Georgia Board of Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired, 1990-1993
Board of Directors, Arkansas Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, 1986-1987.
Association of University Educators in Orientation and Mobility and Rehabilitation Teaching, Member, 1984-1986.
Ohio Chapter of AER, Member, 1979-1983
Collaborative Partnerships
MOU between TTU and Rehabilitation Council of India, 2010
India organizations: Leonard Cheshire Disability, Action on Disability and Development India, Mitra Jyothi, Mobility India, National Association for the Blind, Enable India.
Shree Ramana Maharishni Academy for the Blind, Banguluru, Blind People’s Association, Ahmadebad, Ramakrishna Mission Blind Boys School, Narendrapur.
Stephen F. Austin State University
Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired – Professional Development School memorandum of understanding with College of Education, Texas Tech University
Texas Educational Service Centers Regions 1, 4, 12, 13, 17, 19
University of Utah
Creative Activities Resulting in Media Coverage
Internet, TTU College of Education Red Raider Educator online newsletter.
Sowell Center grants re-upped, Griffin-Shirley textbook published - article discussed the grants received by the Center and the publication of a textbook authored by Dr. Rona Pogrund and Dr. Nora Griffin-Shirley.
Internet, TTU College of Education Red Raider Educator online newsletter.
Hero in Summer Cane Class article discussed the saving of an orientation and mobility
(O&M) student's life by another O&M student in the same summer course, EDSP 5387.
Pioneer Newspaper, Lucknow, India. Article: Meeting on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 Ends, March 13, 2018, p. 3.
Jansandesh Newspaper, Varanasi, India. Article: Meeting on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 Ends, March 11 & 12, 2018, p. 3.
TV, KMAC TV, Texas Tech Guiding Light for the Visually Impaired, ,TV news feature on the orientation and mobility program. July 2016.
Blog, Vision Aware, Article titled, Interview with Dr. Nora Griffin-Shirley, by Mary D'Apice, COMS and VisionAware Contributor.
TTU Today, Sowell Center Receives $1.25 Million U.S. Dept. of Education grant. July 20, 2015. of education-grant-2
TTU Digital Newsletter, Sowell Center Prepares Students to be Orientation, Mobility Specialists, Summer 2014.
The Daily Toreador Newspaper, Students Blindfolded to Simulate Visual Disabilities, October 16, 2014.
Class Teaches How to Be Blind, KCBD Nightly New Feature, July 3, 2013.
College of Education Faculty and Officials from India Continue Information Dissemination, EPI: Partners in Education, Newsletter of the TTU College of Education, April 2012.
Sowell Center Director Shares Information Concerning Cortical Visual Impairment with Taiwanese Educators of Students with Visual Impairments, EPI: Partners in Education, Newsletter of the TTU College of Education, September, 2012.
EPI: Partners in Education, Newsletter of the TTU College of Education, EPI: Partners in Education, Newsletter of the TTU College of Education, April 2012.
KLBK Interview concerning the 14th Annual Sowell Center Lecture, November14, 2012.
The Daily Toreador, White Cane Day honors blind Red Raiders, October 18, 2010
KCBD News Feature about Sowell Center's observation of White Cane Day 2010, October 15, 2010
The Hindustan Times, Bhopal, India, August 7, 2009.
KLBK New Feature on Deafblind Professional; October 25, 2008.
Health Briefly, Lubbock Online, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, March 6, 2008. March Named Save Your Vision Month. experts.ttu.edu
Muckerheide, S. (March 2008). Don’t turn a blind eye to protection. Health Teacher Teaching Health Concepts and Skills.
Whetstone, S. (February 7, 2008). Save your vision month promotes eye care and disease prevention. Office of Communication and Marketing, Texas Tech University. /depts.ttu.edu/communications/news/stories/08/02-vision-month.php.
Boisclair, M. (August 2006). Spirit of education. Southwest Airlines Spirit. 15 (8) 180-189.
Professional Development Activities
Effort Certifier Training," TTU, Lubbock, Texas, US. (June 22, 2018).
Title IX training, "Title IX reporter online training," Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA. (August 31, 2017).
TTU Contract Training, "TTU Contract Training," Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA. (August 31, 2017).
Conference Attendance, "AER International Orientation and Mobility Conference & Meeting 2017," Association for the Education of Blind and Visually Impaired, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. (August 18, 2017).
Conference Attendance, "AER International Orientation and Mobility Conference & Meeting 2017," Association for the Education of Blind and Visually Impaired, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. (July 19, 2017 - July 22, 2017).
Texas Personnel Preparation Advisory Group Meeting, "TSBVI Personnel Preparation Advisory Group Meeting," Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired, Austin, Texas, USA. (May 2, 2017).
Seminar, "Creating safe, supportive learning environments for children with disabilities," OSEP, U.S. Dept. of Education, Washington, DC, Washington DC, USA. (March 22, 2017).
Personnel Preparation Advisory Group, "Personnel Preparation Advisory Group Meeting," Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired, Austin, TX, USA. (November 10, 2015).
Workshop, "See The Sound Visual Phonics," Virginia Murray Sowell Center for Research & Education in Sensory Disabilities, Lubbock, TX, USA. (September 19, 2015).
"Title IX, The Clery Act and Title VII," TTU, Lubbock, TX, USA. (July 21, 2015).
Personnel Preparation Advisory Group, "Resources Most Useful to You As A Practitioner," Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired, Austin, TX, USA. (May 5, 2015).
"ECRT Training," TTU, Lubbock, TX, USA. (April 27, 2015 - April 28, 2015).
"EEO Training," TTU, Lubbock, TX, USA. (February 25, 2015).
Braille Boost: Evidence-based Instructional Strategies, Teaching Braille in a Team and Unified English Braille (UEB) Code Transition, Virginia Murray Sowell Center for Research & Education in Sensory Disabilities, Lubbock, Texas. (September 27, 2014).
Meeting of the Minds V, American Printing House for the Blind, Louisville, Kentucky. (September 14, 2014 - September 16, 2014).
Personnel Preparation Advisory Group, Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired, Austin, Texas. (May 6, 2014).
First Annual South Plains Veterans Summit, Texas Tech University, November 6, 2013.
PPAG Conference, Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired, Austin, TX, May 7, 2013, & November 5, 2013.
Stress in Children with Deafblindness. Texas Tech University Virginia Murray Sowell Center for Research and Education in Visual Impairment, Lubbock, TX, October 5, 2013.
Leadership Training: Development of new position descriptions for staff. Teaching, Learning, Professional Development Center, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, December 19, 2012.
Travel for Students with Visual Impairments in a Complex, Built Environment, Texas Tech University Virginia Murray Sowell Center for Research and Education in Visual Impairment, Lubbock, TX, November 17, 2012.
Striking a Balance: Curriculum Access That Makes Sense for Struggling Learners Who Are Deaf, Texas Tech University Virginia Murray Sowell Center for Research and Education in Visual Impairment, Lubbock, TX, November 5, 2011.
AER-Lift Leadership Development Seminar “Strength in Numbers: 2010 AER-Lift Leadership Conference”, Association for the Education of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Little Rock, Arkansas, April 16-18, 2010.
Protecting Human Research Participants, National Institutes of Health Office of Extramural Research Web-based course, September 9, 2010. Certification #475420.
The van Dijk child-guided assessment approach: A day and half with Dr. Jan van Dijk, Texas Tech University Virginia Murray Sowell Center for Research and Education in Visual Impairment, Lubbock, TX, October 13-14, 2010.
12th Annual Sowell Center Distinguished Lecturer Series, Evaluation of functional vision and learning media: Keys to accessing information for learners with visual and multiple impairments. Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. November 13, 2010.
TEACH Talk: Balancing teaching, research, and home life. Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. October 6, 2010.
Blackboard: Grading Forms (Rubrics). Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. September 30, 2010.
Navigating Hidden Rules of Higher Education: Results of the Study of First Generation and Under-resourced Students through Service Learning. Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. September 28, 2010.
TEACH Lunch Series Workshop: Confrontation in the Classroom: Managing Difficult Situations. Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. September 24, 2010.
Easy Voice-overs for Power Point Presentations. Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. September 21, 2010.
TEACH Talk: Getting students to participate and encouraging discussion. Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. September 16, 2010.
Blackboard: Using the Quiz Tool. Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. September 10, 2010.
Talking on the Tweet: Incorporating Twitter into you Classroom. Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. September 8, 2010.
Education-Today and Tomorrow, Swami Lokeswarananda Memorial Lecture, Ramakrishna Mission, Narendrapur, India, November 21, 2009.
Orientation, Orientation to Fulbright Scholarship in Southeast Asia & North Africa, Fulbright Office, Washington D.C., June 23, 2009 - June 26, 2009.
Two Days with van Dijk: Using child-guided strategies for assessment of students who are deafblind or those with multiple disabilities, Texas Tech University Virginia Murray Sowell Center for Research and Education in Visual Impairment, Lubbock, TX, March 23, 2009 - March 30, 2009.
Special Education Program Doctoral Program Retreat, College of Education, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA, December 10, 2008.
Blackboard Training, TLTC. Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, October, 2008.
Envision Conference on Low Vision, Envision Rehabilitation Center, San Antonio, TX, September 5-6, 2008.
AER-Lift Leadership Development Seminar, Association for the Education of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Dallas TX, March 28-30, 2008.
Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Great Plains IDEA Workshop, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, April 2007.
Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Great Plains IDEA Workshop, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, May 10-12, 2006.
Autism Spectrum Disorders 101: Just the Basics, Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, TX, January 14, 2006.
Avenue to the Experience: Strategies to Assist in Working with Individuals who Experience Vision Loss, Deaf-blindness and/or Multiple Disabilities, Southwest Orientation and Mobility Association, San Antonio, TX, November 18-19, 2006.
EEO for Managers, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, August 8, 2006.
137th American Printing House for the Blind Annual Meeting: Learning Across a Lifetime, Louisville, KY, October 13-15, 2006.
Orientation & Mobility Statewide Vendor Training, Texas Confidence Building, Division of Blind Services, Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Austin, TX, October 28-30, 2005.
Changing Communities One Voice at a Time, Texas Tech University College of Education, Lubbock, TX, April 2 & 25, 2005.
Together We Can Open New Lives, Texas Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Houston, TX, April 7-9, 2005.
Southwest Orientation and Mobility Association Conference, San Antonio 2005, San Antonio, TX, November 18-20, 2005.
Meeting of the Minds, American Printing House for the Blind, Louisville, KY, April 22-24, 2005.
Summit I Personnel Preparation Training Program Workshop, Atlanta, GA, January 4-6, 2001.
Summit II Personnel Preparation Training Program Workshop, Louisville, KY, May 19-22, 2001.
SPSS Training, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, January 30, 2001.
Distance Learning Workshop, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX, July 6-7, 1999.
FrontPage Training, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, Fall 1999.
Supervising Strategies, Little Rock, AR, 1987.
Global Education in Arkansas Workshop, Meadowcreek Project, Little Rock, AR, 1986.
Time Management Skills Seminar, Little Rock, AR, 1986.
Basic Techniques of Developmental Advising, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, AR, 1986.
Presenting Testimony Seminar, Little Rock, AR, 1986.
Women and Work Workshop, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, AR, 1985.
Reach Out and Teach, Arkansas School for the Blind, Little Rock, AR, 1985.
American Association of Workers for the Blind Workshop on Aging and Blindness, Arkansas Enterprises for the Blind, Little Rock, AR, 1984.
Effective Letter Writing, Department of Finance and Administration, State of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR, 1984.
Human Element Seminar, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, AR, 1983.
Improving College Teaching: A Seminar, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, AR, 1983.
Changing Attitudes toward Disability, Little Rock, AR, 1983.
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