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Geruschat, D.R., Flax, M, Tanna, N, Bianchi, M, Fisher, A, Goldschmidt, M, Fisher, Dagnelie, G, Deremeik, Smith, A., Anaflous, F., Dorn, J. (2015) FLORA™: Phase I development of a functional vision assessment for prosthetic vision users. Clinical Experimental Optometry. July; 98(4):342-7
Smith, B. & Smith, A. (2013). The building of transformational leadership for the field of sensory disabilities: The National Leadership Consortium in Sensory Disabilities. DVI Quarterly, 58 (3) 35-47 Smith, A., & Geruschat, D. (2010). Orientation and mobility for adults with low vision. In A. L. Corn, & J. N. Erin, (Eds.), Foundations of low vision (2nd. Ed.). (pp. 833–870). New York: AFB Press.
Geruschat, D., & Smith, A. (2010). Low Vision for orientation and mobility. In W. Weiner, R. Welsh & B. Blasch, (Eds.), Foundations of orientation and mobility Vol. 1: History and theory (pp. 63–83). New York: AFB Press.
Geruschat, D., & Smith, A. (2010). Improving the use of low vision for orientation and mobility. In W. Weiner, R. Welsh & B. Blasch, (Eds.), Foundations of orientation and mobility Vol. 2: Instructional strategies and practical applications (pp. 54–90). New York: AFB Press.
DiStefano, A., Huebner, K. M., Garber, M. & Smith, A. J. (2006). Community service, needs and resources in visual impairment: A 21st Century Public Health Perspective. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 100, 793-805.
Smith, A., & Geruschat, D., & Huebner, K. (2004). Policy to practice: Teachers’ and administrators’ views on curricular access by students with low vision. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 98, 612-628.
Selected Scholarly Presentations:
Smith, A. J. (2015, October). United States Models of Vision Rehabilitation. Paper presentation at the 7th International Low Vision Rehabilitation Forum, sponsored by the Chinese Disabled Persons Federation, Beijing, China (Invited).
Smith, A.J. (2015, October). The Importance of Functional Vision Assessment and Instruction: Complementing the clinical eye examination. Paper presentation at the Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Guangzhou, China (Invited).
Funded Grants and Education:
2011-15 Project Director – “A Vision for Diversity” – funded by US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs and Rehabilitation Services
2010-14 Financial Manager – “National Leadership Preparation in Sensory Disabilities” – funded by US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs
2010-12 Past Project Director – “Vision Rehabilitation Training: Weathering the Perfect Storm” – funded by US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs and Rehabilitation Services
Professional Certification:
2000-present - Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals - COMS
2000-present - Certified Low Vision Therapist- Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals - CLVT
Recognition/Teaching Awards:
2008 - Teacher of the Year Award – College of Education and Rehabilitation– Salus University
2005, 2006 - Teacher of the Year Award – Department of Graduate Studies in Vision Impairment– Pennsylvania College of Optometry
2001 - Teacher of the Year Award – Department of Graduate Studies in Vision Impairment– Pennsylvania College of Optometry
1998 - Outstanding Lifetime of Meritorious Services and Contributions to Individuals with Low Vision. Association of the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired.
1995 - Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Presidential Medal of Honor
