VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Maite Rodriguez, LMSW, MS. Ed. has a diverse professional background, ranging from teaching ESL to working as a social worker. With a Master's degree in Adolescent Special Education and Social Work, Maite currently serves as an Administrative Supervisor and Bilingual Psychotherapist at Youth Enrichment Services, while also working as a Bilingual Social Worker at VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired. In addition, Maite is an Independent Contractor at International Social Service, USA Branch, providing home studies and assessments for international child welfare cases. Through previous roles, Maite has gained experience in family support, case management, and special education.
VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a nonprofit rehabilitation and social service organization whose purpose is to develop and implement programs to: - assist people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired to lead independent and active lives in their homes and communities, and - educate the public to understand the capabilities and needs of people who are blind or visually impaired so that they may be integrated into all aspects of community life. VISIONS fulfills its purpose by providing: - Individualized rehabilitation training at home or in the community - Social services - Employment training and job development - Group and community education and activities