Donna McNear, M.A., COMS, is an independent educational consultant specializing in services and supports to children with visual impairments. She provides on-going technical assistance and training to educational agencies, organizations, and families nationally and internationally. She is an author, researcher, and frequent presenter at workshops/conferences. She is a recipient of the Outstanding Leadership Award from the Council for Exceptional Children; and the Holbrook-Humphries Literacy Award, Getting In Touch with Literacy 2023. Donna is a career teacher in early childhood and teaching students with visual impairments; independent consultant and advocate to families, schools and VI companies; author, researcher in braille, and VI technology.
Education:
M.A., COMSPresenter Position:
Independent Educational Consultant; Teacher Certification, Vision Impairment and Elementary Education, Minnesota; Professional Certification, Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education ProfessionalsInstitution:
McNear ConsultingFinancial Disclosure:
Financial disclosures: Donna occasionally does small contract work and training with companies/organizations. She is not receiving any compensation for presenting this content. She receives compensation from CTG for preconference presentations. Non-financial disclosures: no non-financial dislosures
