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ACADEMY FOR CERTIFICATION OF VISION
TUCSON, AZ · EIN 860987138 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.acvrep.org
revenue
$524K
expenses
$397K
net assets
$1.0M
employees
2
volunteers
185
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

CERTIFY COMPETENCY OF PROFESSIONALS PROVIDING SERVICES TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Academy for Certification of Vision provides certification and professional development for specialists working with individuals who are blind, have low vision, or are deafblind. They focus on empowering these individuals through assistive technology and rehabilitation services, primarily in the United States. The organization emphasizes a comprehensive approach to vision rehabilitation.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist (CATIS)
Certification program for specialists who empower individuals with visual impairments through assistive technology.
Certified Deafblind Intervenor Specialist (CDBIS)
Certification for professionals who support individuals who are deafblind, acting as a bridge to the world.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Specialized Certification Exam Administration 12 activities
    • Administering Certification Exams
      Administers a 140-item multiple-choice/multiple-select test to assess entry-level knowledge for various vision impairment specialist certifications, and offers one free retake for candidates who do not pass on the first attempt.
    • Administering Certification Exams
      Administers a 140-item multiple-choice/multiple-select test to assess entry-level knowledge for various vision impairment specialist certifications, and offers one free retake for candidates who do not pass on their first attempt.
    • Administering Certification Exams
      Administers a 140-item multiple-choice/multiple-select test to assess entry-level knowledge for various vision impairment specialist certifications, and offers one free retake for candidates who do not pass on the first attempt.
    • Administering Certification Exams
      Administers a 140-item multiple-choice/multiple-select test to assess entry-level knowledge for various vision impairment specialist certifications, and offers one free retake for candidates who do not pass on the first attempt.
    • Developing Certification Exams
      Develops certification exams, such as for Assistive Technology Instructional Specialists (CATIS), in collaboration with PhD level psychometricians, adhering to scientific best practices.
    • Developing Certification Exams
      Develops certification exams, such as for Assistive Technology Instructional Specialists, in collaboration with PhD level psychometricians, adhering to scientific best practices.
    • Developing Certification Standards and Exams
      Develops certification exams, such as for Assistive Technology Instructional Specialists (CATIS), in collaboration with PhD level psychometricians, adhering to scientific best practices. The organization also conducts public comment periods for new certifications and recertification changes, such as for Occupational Therapists and Certified Deafblind Intervenor Specialists.
    • Developing Certification Standards and Exams
      Develops certification exams, such as for Assistive Technology Instructional Specialists (CATIS), in collaboration with PhD level psychometricians, adhering to scientific best practices. The organization also solicits public comment on new certifications and recertification changes.
    • Developing Certification Standards and Exams
      Develops certification exams, such as for Assistive Technology Instructional Specialists (CATIS), in collaboration with PhD level psychometricians, adhering to scientific best practices. The organization also initiates public comment periods for new certifications and changes to existing ones.
    • Developing Certification Standards and Exams
      Develops certification exams, such as for Assistive Technology Instructional Specialists (CATIS), in collaboration with PhD level psychometricians, adhering to scientific best practices. The organization also initiates public comment periods for new certifications and recertification changes.
    • Public Comment Periods for New Certifications and Changes
      Initiates public comment periods for new certifications, such as for Occupational Therapists, and for draft recertification changes, such as for the Certified Deafblind Intervenor Specialist (CDBIS).
    • Public Comment Periods for New Certifications and Recertification Changes
      Conducts public comment periods for new certifications, such as for Occupational Therapists, and for proposed recertification changes, such as for the Certified Deafblind Intervenor Specialist (CDBIS).
  • Vision Specialist Certification Support 8 activities
    • Facilitating Continuing Education and Job Opportunities
      Provides an online search tool for approved continuing education opportunities and offers a platform to view ACVREP-approved job postings nationwide for vision impairment specialists.
    • Facilitating Professional Development and Employment
      Maintains a list of AERBVI Approved University Programs for Orientation and Mobility (O&M) and Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT), provides an online search tool for approved continuing education (CE) opportunities, and offers a platform to view ACVREP-approved job postings nationwide.
    • Maintaining Resources for Vision Professionals
      Maintains a list of AERBVI Approved University Programs for Orientation and Mobility (O&M) and Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT), provides an online search tool for approved continuing education (CE) opportunities, and offers a platform to view ACVREP-approved job postings nationwide.
    • Maintaining a Directory of Approved University Programs
      Maintains a list of AERBVI Approved University Programs for Orientation and Mobility (O&M) and Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT).
    • Maintaining a List of Approved University Programs
      Maintains a list of AERBVI Approved University Programs for Orientation and Mobility (O&M) and Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT).
    • Providing Continuing Education Resources
      Provides an online search tool for ACVREP-approved continuing education (CE) opportunities.
    • Supporting Professional Development
      Provides an online search tool for approved continuing education (CE) opportunities and offers a platform to view ACVREP-approved job postings nationwide.
    • Supporting Professional Development Resources
      Provides an online search tool for approved continuing education (CE) opportunities and offers a platform to view ACVREP-approved job postings nationwide.
  • Professional Accreditation & Certification Maintenance 5 activities
    • Managing Professional Recertification
      Requires certified professionals to recertify every two, four, or five years, depending on the specific certification, to maintain current knowledge and participate in approved continuing education activities. The organization manages an online application process for recertification.
    • Managing Professional Recertification
      Requires certified professionals to recertify every two, four, or five years, depending on the specific certification, to maintain current knowledge and participate in ACVREP-approved continuing education activities. The organization also manages an online application process for recertification.
    • Managing Professional Recertification
      Requires certified professionals to recertify every two, four, or five years, depending on the specific certification, by participating in ACVREP-approved continuing education activities and manages an online application process for recertification.
    • Managing Professional Recertification
      Requires certified professionals to recertify every two, four, or five years, depending on the specific certification, to maintain current knowledge and participate in ACVREP-approved continuing education activities. The organization also manages an online application process for recertification.
    • Managing Professional Recertification
      Requires certified professionals to recertify every two, four, or five years, depending on the specific certification, to maintain current knowledge and participate in ACVREP-approved continuing education activities. The organization also manages an online application process for recertification.
  • Certification Management and Support Services 1 activity
    • Providing Certification Documentation
      Provides both digital and physical copies of certification certificates to individuals who have been certified.
  • Uncategorized 10 activities
    • Certifying Vision Impairment Specialists
      Establishes quality standards and offers certification programs for Vision Impairment Specialists in five roles: Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialists (COMS), Certified Low Vision Therapists (CLVT), Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapists (CVRT), Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialists (CATIS), and Certified Deafblind Intervenor Specialist (CDBIS).
    • Certifying Vision Impairment Specialists
      Establishes quality standards and offers certification programs for Vision Impairment Specialists in five roles: Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialists (COMS), Certified Low Vision Therapists (CLVT), Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapists (CVRT), Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialists (CATIS), and Certified Deafblind Intervenor Specialist (CDBIS).
    • Certifying Vision Impairment Specialists
      Establishes quality standards and offers certification programs for Vision Impairment Specialists in five roles: Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialists (COMS), Certified Low Vision Therapists (CLVT), Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapists (CVRT), Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialists (CATIS), and Certified Deafblind Intervenor Specialist (CDBIS).
    • Certifying Vision Impairment Specialists
      Establishes quality standards and offers certification programs for Vision Impairment Specialists in five roles: Orientation & Mobility Specialists (COMS), Low Vision Therapists (CLVT), Vision Rehabilitation Therapists (CVRT), Assistive Technology Instructional Specialists (CATIS), and Deafblind Intervenor Specialists (CDBIS).
    • Overseeing Supervised Internships
      Requires candidates for certification, such as CATIS, to complete a 350+ hour supervised internship under an experienced professional as part of the certification process.
    • Requiring Supervised Internships for Certification
      Requires candidates for certification, such as CATIS, to complete a 350+ hour supervised internship under an experienced professional.
    • Requiring Supervised Internships for Certification
      Requires candidates for certain certifications, such as CATIS, to complete a 350+ hour supervised internship.
    • Requiring Supervised Internships for Certification
      Requires candidates for certification, such as Assistive Technology Instructional Specialists, to complete a 350+ hour supervised internship.
    • Supervising Internships for Certification
      Requires candidates for certification, including CATIS, to complete a 350+ hour supervised internship as part of the certification process.
    • Supervising Internships for Certification
      Requires candidates for certification, such as CATIS, to complete a 350+ hour supervised internship as part of the certification process.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$524K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$520K99%
Investment income$4K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$397K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$171K
Grants paid out$18K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.17M
Cash$337K
Investments$639K
Liabilities$124K
Net assets$1.05M
Liquid reserves29.5 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +1.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KATHLEEN ZEIDER PRESIDENT/CEO 60 $110K
board members · 10
  • ELLY DU PRE — TREASURER
  • JACK CHEN — BOARD CHAIR
  • JAMIE DEAN — SCRETARY
  • JENNIFER UROSEVIC — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN ERICKSON — DIRECTOR
  • LAURA BOZEMAN — DIRECTOR
  • NICOLE ROSS — VICE CHAIR
  • NILIMA TANNA — DIRECTOR
  • STACY KELLY — DIRECTOR
  • SYLVIA STINSON-PEREZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • AERBVI Partner — Lists AERBVI Approved University Programs for O&M and VRT.
  • AERBVI Partner — Provides a list of accredited university programs for certification candidates.
  • PhD level psychometricians Partner — Collaborated in the development of the certification exam using scientific, best practices standards.
  • css@acvrep.org Partner — Contact point for arranging exam retakes and technical assistance