Maurice Belote has worked exclusively in the field of DeafBlindness for 43 years. He has served as a home/hospital teacher, a classroom teacher, and a state DeafBlind project coordinator. He is currently adjunct faculty with three university training programs in DeafBlindness and serves as Co-Chair of the National DeafBlind Coalition, which advocates for federal legislation and policies that promote equity for DeafBlind children and youth. Maurice is a frequent speaker at national and international meetings and, in 2021, was awarded the Anne Sullivan Medal for his work on behalf of DeafBlind students and their families.