The name SeeMac.Vision came to fruition in September 2022 though the  actual contracting business began in October 1996. 

Let me walk you through my experience!

I started working in Charlotte in 1989 after I graduated with my masters degree in vision and orientation and mobility. I was recruited in 1991 by the Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind to work as an Orientation and Mobility specialist on the North Island. Working there until 1994, after 2 ½  years I moved back to the  United States where I took a job with Perkins School for the Blind in Massachusetts. There I worked with the outreach program throughout Western Massachusetts and stretching at times to clients in Southern New Hampshire. I began to realize that the need for a teacher for the visually impaired and an orientation and mobility specialist was greatly needed, especially someone with dual certifications.

 In 1996, I was expecting my first child. I knew that I wanted to have more flexibility and control of my workflow while still being able to work with and build relationships with my clients. I decided to take a leap of faith and start a business that would offer comprehensive and holistic services in both vision and orientation and mobility. My business thrived throughout my time in Massachusetts and in 2020, I decided to move back to North Carolina. I worked for 2 years with the public schools, while continuing to work virtually with students in Massachusetts. In 2022 I decided to take another leap of faith and thus SeeMac.Vision was established. I continue to work in Massachusetts virtually. I am currently in several school districts around my new home. I am working throughout North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida in both public, private and charter schools virtually and in person. 

SeeMac.Vision is growing and will be adding several teachers and certified orientation and mobility specialists to our team!

About Connie MacLeod

With a rich tapestry of experience, Connie MacLeod is a devoted expert in visual impairment and blindness, amassing over 27 years as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired and an impressive 35 years as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist.

Connie MacLeod is a highly experienced and dedicated professional in the field of visual impairment and blindness. With over 27 years as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired and 35 years as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist, her commitment to helping individuals with visual impairments is truly remarkable.

Connie's educational journey began at the University of Florida, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Special Education in 1987, with a minor in music. During her time at the university, she gained valuable experience working at Perkins School for the Blind in Boston, Massachusetts. Her summers there, both in the residential cottages and in the classroom, played a significant role in shaping her career.

Throughout her career, Connie has held certifications as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired in multiple states, including Massachusetts, North Carolina, Florida, and South Carolina, showcasing her adaptability and willingness to serve wherever needed. She is also certified as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist by ACVREP, with international recognition.

Connie's contributions go beyond the classroom. She has actively promoted sports and recreation for the visually impaired, having worked as a guide runner and assistant goalball coach with the Florida Association for Blind Athletes (FABA). Her passion for sports and physical activity led her to establish the North Carolina Association for Blind Athletes and facilitate their membership in the United States Association for Blind Athletes (USABA). Connie's involvement in coaching goalball during the 1996 Para-Olympics in Atlanta demonstrates her commitment to improving the lives of those with visual impairments.

Notably, Connie's dedication extended internationally when she was recruited by The Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind to provide orientation and mobility services in New Zealand's Waikato Region. During her time there, she worked with the Ministry of Education in Special Education Services, contributing to early intervention programs and supporting visually impaired children in schools.

In 2020, Connie returned to North Carolina, where she now bases her contracting business. Her journey has come full circle, as North Carolina is home to her. She continues to provide support and services to individuals with visual impairments.

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Testimonials

  • Up until my senior year of high school, I had worked with several orientation and mobility instructors, but few stand out as much as Connie. Given that my senior year was during the pandemic, our meetings were through Zoom. Despite this obstacle, she still found a way to teach in an engaging and meaningful way. Over the course of meetings, she gave me pointers and techniques on navigating my way through a college campus, and even went on a virtual tour of my university with me. She effectively answered all my questions and upon seeing how nervous I was, took the day off and accompanied me to the school and walked me through all the areas I would need to familiarize myself with. I can truly say the patience and compassion she demonstrated was unmatched. She went far beyond the call of duty, and though I only worked with her for a year, I value all the lessons she taught me and am so grateful to know her.

    Camilla - Wake Forest University

  • “I was privileged to teach with Ms. MacLeod in the Charlotte Public Schools. She is very professional, hardworking, detailed, thorough, caring, has high standards, and sets high expectations for her students. She is student-focused, family-centered, and colleague-collaborative. Ms. MacLeod is a great teacher who I would hire and would be delighted if my own children and grandchildren had her as a teacher”.

    Dr. Michael Bina

  • I am a physical therapist that has worked professionally with Connie MacLeod. Ms. MacLeod is a dynamic and professional Teacher of the Visually Impaired and Orientation and Mobility Specialist. She thinks outside the box, meeting each patient at their level and knows just how to challenge them to explore and become a more active member of their environment and world. Ms. MacLeod finds it vital for carryover between staff and therapists as well as with family members. With Ms. MacLeod you will see the world through different eyes and they will take you anywhere.

    Cinzia, Physical Therapist

  • Authentic, experienced and professional--that's Connie.  Connie and I worked together over the course of two years in the public schools; I am an Assistive Tech Professional and she was the consulting TVI/OM. Her wealth of knowledge and straightforward professional manner made her my “go to” person for all vision and orientation related needs. Connie is supportive, student focused and gets right to the point.  Many years later, she continues to answer my questions while sharing tips and tricks about tools and current resources.

    Kate (ATP from Massachusetts)

  • "I was introduced to guide running from Connie. I am a middle school coach but have never coached a visually impaired student. Connie was patient and explained everything which made me so much more comfortable. She is extremely knowledgeable, and I could tell the parents and kids trust her. She spent quite a bit of time teaching me. I have now made a forever friend in the student I guided for.”

    Missie Mansfield RRCA Run Coach

  • "We have been supported by Connie for many years and can’t imagine a life without her. Her vast knowledge is matched by her creativity, advocacy, and commitment. These all helped our child grow and flourish, against so many odds. She has worked in person and virtually and we feel blessed by any opportunity to see her. Others do not compare."

    EK----parent of a child in Massachusetts