Aimee Bader
Aimee moved across the state line to Missouri more than 2 years ago after living in Kansas for many years. Her heart is still in Kansas and Missouri as well. She calls herself a Greater KC resident covering both sates.
Aimee is married with furry children and an adult son. Her past and present involvement includes, but work as an SSP Trainer, DeafBlind mentor, Adjunct Professor of ASL, ASL tutor, and VR counselor.
Aimee is married with furry children and an adult son. Her past and present involvement includes, but work as an SSP Trainer, DeafBlind mentor, Adjunct Professor of ASL, ASL tutor, and VR counselor.
IsabeLL Florence
Isabell Florence graduated from Western Michigan University Summa Cum Laude with a combined Master’s degree in Blind Rehabilitation Teaching and Speech Pathology/Audiology, and undergraduate degrees in social work and psychology. Ms. Florence was born DeafBlind.
Since graduating, Ms. Florence has worked extensively with DeafBlind and multiply handicapped Blind children and adults in various capacities as rehabilitation teacher, habilitation teacher, and consultant. Ms. Florence also teaches at Mott Community College as a sign language instructor and interpreter trainer. She developed curriculum for teaching interpreters how to work with DeafBlind consumers. Ms. Florence teaches a DeafBlind Interpreting course that includes the ProTactile philosophy. Ms. Florence was on the NTFDBI committee, was a member of AADB for many years and is now a trainer for the NDBEDP/ICC program for the state of Michigan. Ms. Florence has done workshops on PT and Haptics since becoming certified in 2013. Ms. Florence is a single parent of 1 daughter who is also a teacher.
Since graduating, Ms. Florence has worked extensively with DeafBlind and multiply handicapped Blind children and adults in various capacities as rehabilitation teacher, habilitation teacher, and consultant. Ms. Florence also teaches at Mott Community College as a sign language instructor and interpreter trainer. She developed curriculum for teaching interpreters how to work with DeafBlind consumers. Ms. Florence teaches a DeafBlind Interpreting course that includes the ProTactile philosophy. Ms. Florence was on the NTFDBI committee, was a member of AADB for many years and is now a trainer for the NDBEDP/ICC program for the state of Michigan. Ms. Florence has done workshops on PT and Haptics since becoming certified in 2013. Ms. Florence is a single parent of 1 daughter who is also a teacher.
Korian "Koko" Thomas
My name is Korian Thomas. I’m well known by name is Koko. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Graduated with BA in Social Work and MA in Public Administration from Gallaudet University and MS in Rehab Counseling from University of North Texas. Diversity, cites and equality are my passion. And with my pride as DB person.
